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In biblical contexts, the term "leads" can refer to guidance, direction, or influence exerted by God, leaders, or individuals. The concept of leading is integral to understanding the relationship between God and His people, as well as the responsibilities of leaders within the community of faith.
Divine GuidanceThe Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as the ultimate guide and leader of His people. In
Psalm 23:2-3 , the psalmist declares, "He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in paths of righteousness for the sake of His name." Here, God's leading is portrayed as nurturing and restorative, providing both physical and spiritual sustenance.
Similarly, in
Isaiah 48:17 , the Lord proclaims, "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go." This passage underscores the belief that God's leading is purposeful and beneficial, aimed at guiding His people toward righteousness and prosperity.
Leadership in the CommunityThe Bible also addresses the role of human leaders who are called to lead others according to God's will. In the Old Testament, figures such as Moses and Joshua are depicted as leaders appointed by God to guide the Israelites. In
Deuteronomy 31:7-8 , Moses charges Joshua with leadership, saying, "Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you."
In the New Testament, the concept of leadership is further developed within the early church. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often provides guidance on the qualities and responsibilities of church leaders. In
1 Timothy 3:1-2 , Paul writes, "This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach."
The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is also depicted as a guide and leader for believers. In
John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit's leading is essential for understanding and living out the truths of the Christian faith.
Personal ResponsibilityWhile divine and human leadership are significant, the Bible also emphasizes personal responsibility in seeking and following guidance.
Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage highlights the importance of trusting in God's leading rather than relying solely on human wisdom.
In summary, the concept of "leads" in the Bible encompasses divine guidance, the responsibilities of human leaders, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the personal responsibility of individuals to seek and follow God's direction.
Greek
5497. cheiragogos -- leading by the hand... leading by the hand. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: cheiragogos
Phonetic Spelling: (khi-rag-o-gos') Short Definition: one who
leads a helpless
...2358. thriambeuo -- to triumph
... show (spectacle) of, cause to triumph. 2358 -- properly, to ; the victor
wholeads a -- and (, as ""). Word Origin from thriambos (a...
5428. phronesis -- understanding, practical wisdom
... Noun, Feminine Transliteration: phronesis Phonetic Spelling: (fron'-ay-sis) Short
Definition: understanding Definition: understanding (whichleads to right...
1872. epakoloutheo -- to follow after
... from 1909 , ", fitting," which intensifies 190 , "to follow") -- properly, follow
along as "fitting," ie as it morally corresponds to whatleads; hence, to...
2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose
... 2233 (from 71 , "to lead") -- properly, to lead the way (going before as a ) --
cognate with 2232 ("a governor or official wholeads others")....
5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth
... NASB Word Usage bear (6), bearing (1), bears (3), bring (16), bringing (7), brought
(14), carry (1), carrying (1), driven (2), endured (1),leads (1), made (3...
3877. parakoloutheo -- to follow closely, to investigate
... from close-beside" and 190 , "follow") -- properly, follow closely, especially through
a ; follow after closely to resemble (illustrate, play out) whatleads....
1983. episkopeo -- to look upon, fig. to care for
... caring) interest. The prefix () implies "looking with , concern," a looking
that requires what that naturallyleads to. Word Origin...
1806. exago -- to lead out
... Word Origin from ek and ago Definition to lead out NASB Word Usage bring
(1), brought (1), lead (1),leads (1), led (7), taking (1)....
1840. exischuo -- to have strength enough
... length and height and depth" (). [Eph 3:18) () -- The preposition 1537 ()
leads "the force of " (, 855).]. Word Origin from ek and...
Strong's Hebrew
8582. taah -- to err... deceiving (1), err (2), go astray (3), goes astray (1), gone astray (3), lead my
astray (1), lead you astray (1), leading them astray (1),
leads them astray (1
...3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... grows (1), hardly* (1), has (3), imported* (2), indeed go (1), issue (2), issued
(2), issues (1), laid (1), lay (1), lead (1), lead forth (1),leads (1),leads...
5095. nahal -- to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a...
... Definition to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a place of rest, refresh
NASB Word Usage fed (1), guide (3), guided (2), lead (1),leads (1), led (1...
1980. halak -- to go, come, walk
... going (30), gone (39), grew (2), grew steadily (1), grew...continually (1), grow
(1), growing* (1), indeed gone (1), involve (1), lead (2),leads (1), leave (1...
7686. shagah -- to go astray, err
... err NASB Word Usage commits error (1), committed a error (1), erred (2), exhilarated
(2), go astray (1), goes astray (1), intoxicated (1),leads the astray (1...
1869. darak -- to tread, march
... to tread, march NASB Word Usage aimed (1), aims (1), archers* (1), bend (6), bends
his bend (1), bent (6), come (1), guide (1), lead (1),leads (2), led (2...
5148. nachah -- to lead, guide
... root Definition to lead, guide NASB Word Usage brings (1), brought (1), guide (7),
guided (6), guides (1), lead (14),leads (1), led (5), left (1), put (1...
Library
For NothingLeads or Carries You Anywhere, Nothing Generates...
... [Way-2-80] For nothingleads or carries you anywhere, nothing generates
either life or death in you? For nothingleads or carries...
ObedienceLeads to Peace.
... Homily III. Chapter LXII."ObedienceLeads to Peace. "But, further, let
the things that are happening before your eyes persuade...
LMC Wesley. GodLeads us Right.
... VI. THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. 270. LMC Wesley. GodLeads Us Right. 1 Leader
of Israel's host, and Guide Of all who seek the land...
HeLeads to Reformation his Friend Alypius, Seized with Madness...
... Book VI. Chapter VII."HeLeads to Reformation His Friend Alypius, Seized
with Madness for the Circensian Games. 11. These things...
My CreedLeads Me to Think that Prayer is Efficacious...
... Chapter I My Creedleads me to think that prayer is efficacious? My Creed
leads me to think that prayer is efficacious, and surely...
Now a Strong Desire for Clearness SometimesLeads to Neglect of...
... Book 4 Chapter 24. Now a strong desire for clearness sometimesleads
to neglect of the more polished? 24. Now a strong desire...
Now in this Sensibility, which Every Man's Own NatureLeads Him...
... [Way-1-107] Now in this sensibility, which every man's own natureleads
him into? Now in this sensibility, which every man's own...
Felix of Bagai Said: "As when the BlindLeads the Blind...
... Book VI. Chapter 19. " 32. Felix of Bagai said: "As when the blindleads
the blind? "32. Felix of Bagai [1653] said: "As when...
Showing How we have Need of the Grace of God, which Makes us Like...
... THE SECOND BOOK CHAPTER LX. SHOWING HOW WE HAVE NEED OF THE GRACE OF GOD, WHICH
MAKES US LIKE UNTO GOD ANDLEADS US TO GOD WITHOUT MEANS....
The Death of Christ Voluntary. How the Mediator of Life Subdued...
... Voluntary. How the Mediator of Life Subdued the Mediator of Death. How the
DevilLeads His Own to Despise the Death of Christ. 16....
Thesaurus
Leads (64 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Leads (64 Occurrences).
... (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). Matthew
7:14 How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that
leads to life!
...Lead (192 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firingleads
the grooves of a rifle. 8. (vt) To placeleads between...
Astray (116 Occurrences)
... power of God; (YLT). Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered them, "Be careful that no
oneleads you astray. (WEB ASV YLT RSV). Matthew 24:5 For...
Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... The aim of redemption, to beget in men's hearts the will to do right, once fulfilled,
leads men to seek successfully along all possible avenues for life....
Narrow (21 Occurrences)
... Matthew 7:13 "Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the
way thatleads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it....
Leader (183 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who, or that which,leads or conducts;
a guide; a conductor. 2. (n.) One who goes first. 3...
Goodness (83 Occurrences)
... They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also
God has given the repentance whichleads to Life." (WEY)....
Road (155 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 7:13 "Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad
is the way thatleads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it....
Deceives (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Deceives (14 Occurrences). Matthew 24:4 Jesus answered
them, "Be careful that no oneleads you astray. (See NIV)....
Drunkenness (10 Occurrences)
... its immediate effect is to make one oblivious of his misery; but ultimately it
"biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder," andleads to woe and sorrow...
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