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The term "lately" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible as a specific word, but the concept of recent events or occurrences is present throughout the biblical narrative. In Scripture, the idea of recent happenings often relates to God's ongoing work in the world, the fulfillment of prophecy, or the immediate context of the early church's experiences.
Biblical Context and Usage1.
Prophetic Fulfillment: The Bible frequently speaks of events that have occurred "lately" in the sense of prophetic fulfillment. For instance, the coming of Jesus Christ is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. In the New Testament, the apostles often refer to the recent events of Christ's life, death, and resurrection as the culmination of God's redemptive plan.
Acts 2:16-17 states, "No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people.'"
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Apostolic Teachings: The early church was keenly aware of the "lately" fulfilled promises and teachings of Jesus. The apostles emphasized the recent resurrection of Christ as a pivotal event. In
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 , Paul writes, "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."
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Immediate Context of the Early Church: The New Testament letters often address issues and events that had occurred "lately" within the communities to which they were written. These letters provide guidance and correction based on recent developments. For example, in
1 Thessalonians 3:6 , Paul writes, "But just now, Timothy has come to us from you and has brought us good news about your faith and love."
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Eschatological Implications: The concept of "lately" can also be tied to eschatological themes, where the early church lived with the expectation of Christ's imminent return. This sense of urgency is reflected in passages like
James 5:8 , "You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."
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Moral and Ethical Exhortations: The New Testament often uses recent events as a basis for moral and ethical exhortations. Believers are encouraged to live in light of what has "lately" been revealed through Christ. In
Romans 13:11 , Paul exhorts, "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed."
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of "lately" in the biblical narrative underscores the dynamic and unfolding nature of God's interaction with humanity. It highlights the immediacy of God's actions and the relevance of His word in the present moment. The fulfillment of prophecy, the teachings of the apostles, and the lived experience of the early church all point to a God who is actively involved in the world and whose purposes are continually being realized.
In summary, while the specific term "lately" may not appear in the BSB, the concept is woven throughout the biblical text, emphasizing the recent and ongoing work of God in history and the life of the church.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) Not long ago; recently; as, he has lately arrived from Italy.
Greek
4373. prosphatos -- recently... recently. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: prosphatos Phonetic Spelling:
(pros-fat'-oce) Short Definition: recently Definition: recently,
lately, newly.
...5305. husteron -- afterwards, later
... afterward, last of all. Neuter of husteros as adverb; morelately, ie Eventually --
afterward, (at the) last (of all). see GREEK husteros....
4372. prosphatos -- freshly slain, generally new
... new. From pro and a derivative of sphazo; previously (recently) slain (fresh), ie
(figuratively)lately made -- new. see GREEK pro. see GREEK sphazo....
Strong's Hebrew
7138. qarob -- near... Origin from qarab Definition near NASB Word Usage about (1), close (2), close relative
(1), closer (1), draws near (1), hand (1), kinsmen (1),
lately (1), near
...Library
Of one who wasLately Cured of a Disease in his Eye at the Relics...
... BOOK IV CHAP. XXXII. Of one who waslately cured of a disease in his eye
at the relics of St. Cuthbert. NOR is that cure to be passed...
Fragment v. ForLately a Certain Person, Beron, Along with Some...
... Part II."Dogmatical and Historical. Fragment V. Forlately a certain person,
Beron, along with some others? Forlately a certain...
ButLately, O Blindness, I Worshipped Images Produced from the...
... Book I. 39 Butlately, O blindness, I worshipped images produced from
the furnace? Butlately, O blindness, I worshipped images...
When travellinglately through the Simplon
... I. When travellinglately through the Simplon. When travellinglately through
the Simplon"one of the great Alpine passes leading...
VeryLately it Happened Thus: While the Bounty of Our Most...
... Chapter I. Verylately it happened thus: while the bounty of our most
excellent emperors was? [380] Verylately it happened thus...
"The Following is a Small Matter which I LearnedLately from the...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter III. "The following is a small matter
which I learnedlately from the narration of Arpagius?...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... of God, I shall be able to repair all, always provided I am allowed to follow my
own plans, and to avail myself of the advantages which havelately been opened...
Otherwise, if Everything which Goes against Origen and his...
... against you, we must suppose that the letters of the popes Theophilus and Epiphanius
and the rest of the bishops which at their desire Ilately translated are...
Entangled in the Land
... Thanks be unto God, certain of you havelately fled from your former bondage; but
the point I am to speak of is this"the great tyrant has not forgotten you...
The Warning
... Memories of infinite sadness were awakened by the words which had solately rung
around His path: "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.;" but His...
Thesaurus
Lately (6 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Not long ago; recently; as, he has
lately arrived
from Italy. Multi-Version Concordance
Lately (6 Occurrences).
...Late (24 Occurrences)
... 3. (v.) Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now;lately deceased,
departed, or gone out of office; as, the late bishop of London; the late...
New (1850 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated
or occurredlately; having recently come into existence, or into one's...
Fresh (41 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl)Lately produced, gathered, or prepared for market; not stale; not dried
or preserved; not wilted, faded, or tainted; in good condition; as, fresh...
Recently (8 Occurrences)
... (adv.) Newly;lately; freshly; not long since; as, advices recently received....
Micah 2:8 Butlately my people have risen up as an enemy....
News (453 Occurrences)
... 1. (n) A report of recent occurrences; information of something that haslately
taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh findings; recent intelligence...
Newly (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.)Lately; recently. 2. (adv.) Anew; afresh;
freshly. Multi-Version Concordance Newly (15 Occurrences)....
Now (15352 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly;
as, I will write now. 2. (adv.) Verylately; not long ago....
Unsuspecting (9 Occurrences)
... Micah 2:8 Butlately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and
clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle....
Old (3966 Occurrences)
... vice. 7. (superl.) Long cultivated; as, an old farm; old land, as opposed
to new land, that is, to landlately cleared. 8. (superl...
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