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The term "assumed" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of assumption can be explored through various biblical narratives and theological interpretations. In a biblical context, "assumed" often refers to the taking up or acceptance of certain roles, responsibilities, or beliefs, sometimes without explicit evidence or direct command.
Assumption of Roles and ResponsibilitiesThroughout the Bible, individuals are often seen assuming roles or responsibilities that align with God's purposes. For example, Moses assumed the role of leader and deliverer of the Israelites, despite his initial reluctance and self-doubt (Exodus 3-4). God called Moses from the burning bush, and although Moses hesitated, he eventually accepted the role God had prepared for him.
Similarly, Esther assumed the role of a courageous intercessor for her people. Despite the risk to her own life, she approached King Xerxes to plead for the salvation of the Jews (
Esther 4:14-16). Her assumption of this role was pivotal in the deliverance of her people.
Assumption of BeliefsIn the New Testament, the concept of assumption can be seen in the acceptance of the gospel message. The Bereans, for example, were commended for their noble character because they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true (
Acts 17:11). Their assumption of belief was not blind but was based on careful examination and confirmation through Scripture.
Assumption in Theological ContextTheologically, the term "assumed" can also relate to the doctrine of the Assumption of Mary, a belief held by some Christian traditions that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken up into heaven at the end of her earthly life. While this doctrine is not explicitly stated in the Bible, it is a tradition that has been developed over centuries within certain branches of Christianity.
Assumption of AuthorityIn the early church, the apostles assumed authority to teach and guide the new Christian communities. This authority was not self-appointed but was given by Christ Himself. Jesus said to Peter, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it" (
Matthew 16:18). This passage is often interpreted as Jesus conferring authority upon Peter and, by extension, the apostles.
Assumption in Faith and PracticeBelievers are called to assume a life of faith and practice that reflects the teachings of Christ. This involves assuming the identity of a follower of Christ, which includes living out the principles of love, service, and obedience to God's commandments. The apostle Paul writes, "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience" (
Colossians 3:12). This passage encourages believers to assume the characteristics of a Christ-like life.
In summary, while the term "assumed" may not be explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the narratives and teachings, illustrating the acceptance of roles, beliefs, and responsibilities in accordance with God's will and purpose.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Assume.
2. (a.) Supposed.
3. (a.) Pretended; hypocritical; make-believe; as, an assumed character.
Greek
1893. epei -- when, because... of 1909, ", fitting" and 1487 , "if, which assumes the premise is ") -- properly,
aptly if, introducing something to be , ie as appropriate to what is
assumed.
...1211. de -- indeed, now (used to give emphasis or urgency to a...
... 1211 ("certainly") what at last has "become clear and now may beassumed as true" (,
1149), ie has passed through the needed process and can be ....
5273. hupokrites -- one who answers, an actor, a hypocrite
... hypocrite. From hupokrinomai; an actor under anassumed character (stage-player),
ie (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite" -- hypocrite....
2467 -- know.
... know.Assumed by some as the base of certain irregular forms of epikaluma; to
know -- know. see GREEK epikaluma. (isasi) -- 1 Occurrence....
Library
Of the Defects of BodyAssumed by the Son of God (Four Articles)
... OF THE DEFECTS OF BODYASSUMED BY THE SON OF GOD (FOUR ARTICLES).... (1) Whether the
Son of God should haveassumed in human nature defects of body?...
Whether the Divine PersonAssumed a Man?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE HUMAN NATURE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the
Divine Personassumed a man?... But the Son of Godassumed a human nature....
Whether the Son of GodAssumed a Person?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE HUMAN NATURE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the
Son of Godassumed a person?... Nat.). Therefore the Son of Godassumed a person....
Whether the Flesh of Christ wasAssumed by the Word Before Being...
... OF THE ORDER OF ASSUMPTION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the flesh of Christ wasassumed
by the Word before being united to the soul? Objection...
Whether Christ Ought to haveAssumed all the Bodily Defects of Men...
... OF THE DEFECTS OF BODYASSUMED BY THE SON OF GOD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether
Christ ought to haveassumed all the bodily defects of men?...
But Let it beAssumed that There are These Gods...
... Book III. 5 But let it beassumed that there are these gods? But let
it beassumed that there are these gods, as you wish and...
Whether the Soul wasAssumed Before the Flesh by the Son of God?
... OF THE ORDER OF ASSUMPTION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the soul wasassumed
before the flesh by the Son of God? Objection 1: It would...
Whether the Whole Human Nature wasAssumed through the Medium of...
... OF THE ORDER OF ASSUMPTION (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the whole human nature
wasassumed through the medium of the parts? Objection...
Whether the Son of GodAssumed a Soul?
... OF THE PARTS OF HUMAN NATURE WHICH WEREASSUMED (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the Son
of Godassumed a soul?... Therefore He seems not to haveassumed a soul....
Whether the Son of GodAssumed a Human Mind or Intellect?
... OF THE PARTS OF HUMAN NATURE WHICH WEREASSUMED (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether
the Son of Godassumed a human mind or intellect? Objection...
Thesaurus
Assumed (3 Occurrences)... 2. (a.) Supposed. 3. (a.) Pretended; hypocritical; make-believe; as, an
assumed character. Multi-Version Concordance
Assumed (3 Occurrences).
...Attitudes (1 Occurrence)
... This is especially true of matters pertaining to the worship of the gods, and of
the attitudes or positionsassumed in homage and respect to monarchs and those...
Kenosis
... Now in the older discussions of the subject, this intellectual knowledge was tacitly
assumed (mystical theology apart) to be the only knowledge worthy of the...
Jareb (2 Occurrences)
... he bases on the probability that the successor of Shalmaneser IV, following the
example of other usurpers of the Assyrian throne before him,assumed the name...
Lysias (3 Occurrences)
... Lysias, who was probably a Greek by birth (compare Acts 21:37), and who had probably
assumed the Roman forename Claudius (Acts 23:26) when he purchased the...
Times (1875 Occurrences)
... this designates the entire eschatological period as that which the present course
of the world is to issue into, and not, as might beassumed, the closing...
Time (7245 Occurrences)
... this designates the entire eschatological period as that which the present course
of the world is to issue into, and not, as might beassumed, the closing...
Part (2071 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) That which belongs to one, or which isassumed by one, or which falls to
one, in a division or apportionment; share; portion; lot; interest; concern...
Election (6 Occurrences)
... thus be described as the Christian community in its widest sense, the sense in which
the sacramental position and the real are prima facieassumed to coincide....
Ptolemy
... was lost to Egypt. About this date Ptolemyassumed the title of "king,"
following the example of the Syrian ruler. In 305-304 he...
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