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In biblical terminology, the word "lets" is not commonly used in the context of the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations. However, the concept of "letting" or allowing is prevalent throughout Scripture, often associated with themes of permission, release, or divine will.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of "letting" is frequently connected to God's commands and the actions of His people. For instance, in the narrative of the Exodus, God commands Pharaoh through Moses to "let My people go" (
Exodus 9:1). This command is a directive for Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage, highlighting God's authority and the necessity of obedience to His will.
The concept of "letting" also appears in the context of the Sabbath and the land. In
Leviticus 25:4, God instructs the Israelites to let the land rest during the seventh year, a sabbatical year: "But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land, a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard." This command underscores the principle of rest and trust in God's provision.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the notion of "letting" is often associated with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs His followers to "let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (
Matthew 5:16). Here, "letting" is an active expression of faith, encouraging believers to live in a way that reflects God's glory.
The apostle Paul frequently uses the concept of "letting" in his epistles to convey spiritual truths and ethical instructions. In
Philippians 2:5, Paul writes, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" . This exhortation calls believers to adopt the mindset of Christ, emphasizing humility and selflessness.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of "letting" in the Bible often involves a surrender to God's will and an openness to His guidance. It reflects a posture of submission and trust, recognizing God's sovereignty and the believer's role in His divine plan. The act of "letting" can also imply a relinquishing of control, allowing God to work through circumstances and individuals for His purposes.
Practical ApplicationFor contemporary believers, the biblical principle of "letting" serves as a reminder to yield to God's authority and to be receptive to His leading. It encourages Christians to live lives marked by obedience, faith, and a willingness to be used by God for His glory. Whether in personal decisions, relationships, or community involvement, the act of "letting" God guide one's actions is a fundamental aspect of Christian discipleship.
Greek
3884. paralogizomai -- to miscalculate, to reason falsely... erroneous) way. 3884 ("deceive close-beside") operates by -- using what "plausible"
but
lets the person down ("disappoints"). Word Origin
...Strong's Hebrew
7971. shalach -- to send... let the go (8), let them down (1), let them go (6), let you go (7), let your loose
(1), let go (1), let loose (2), let...down (1), let...go (3),
lets his loose
...2503. Chelets -- two Israelites
... Chelets. 2504 . two Israelites. Transliteration: Chelets Phonetic Spelling:
(kheh'-lets) Short Definition: Helez. Word Origin from chalats Definition two Isr....
8281. sharah -- to let loose
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to let loose NASB Word Usagelets it loose
(1), set you free (1). direct. A primitive root; to free -- direct. 8280, 8281...
Library
Of Man's Turning to God; and what Helps and whatLets his Turning.
... THE FIRE OF LOVE. BOOK I CHAPTER I OF MAN'S TURNING TO GOD; AND WHAT HELPS
AND WHATLETS HIS TURNING. Be it known to all manner...
The Justice of God
... Godlets those prosper under whose wing his people are sheltered.... (2.) Godlets men
go on in sin, and prosper, that he may leave them more inexcusable....
Faith
... He made us, He gave us our bodies, gave us our life; what we do HElets us
do, what we say Helets us say; we all live on sufferance....
Our Ally
... But here Helets a beam of light in upon the darkness. These forlorn Twelve,
listening to Him, might well have said, 'Thou art about...
"Bought with a Price"
... Observe how well the apostle Paul succeeds, for though he does not mask the sin,
but tears the veil from it, andlets us know well what it is that he is aiming...
Holds Also that God Has no Part with the World Itself...
... in the following terms with regard to the end, [1524] as he has also written: When
the elder has displayed his image, [1525] the Omophorus thenlets the earth...
The Thin Life
... quickly withers away. This sort of soil receives quickly and as quicklylets
go. It is like that unstable man of whom St. James writes...
Gravity Upward.
... He had gone down, now Helets Himself rebound up.... Now that purpose being achieved,
He quietlylets Himself up toward the natural center of gravity of His life....
The Cross the victory and Defeat of Darkness
... Nor is that all. For the next words of my text bring in a third set of powers as
in operation. 'This is your hour'lets us see man overarched by the abyss of...
Healing and Service
... her' of Mark, he intensifies the telling into 'they besought Him for her.' Now,
I think that Mark's is plainly the more precise story, because helets us see...
Thesaurus
Lets (31 Occurrences)...Lets (31 Occurrences).
... (BBE). John 10:3 The porter
lets him in; and the sheep give
ear to his voice; he says over the names of the sheep, and takes them out.
...Spreads (31 Occurrences)
... When he goes abroad, he tells it. (See NIV). Proverbs 6:14 His mind is ever
designing evil: helets loose violent acts. (See NAS)....
Letter (112 Occurrences)
... (see WRITING.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) One wholets or permits; one
wholets anything for hire. 2. (n.) One who retards or hinders....
Stirs (23 Occurrences)
... flowing of waters. (See NIV). Proverbs 6:14 His mind is ever designing
evil: helets loose violent acts. (See NIV). Proverbs 6:19...
Evil-doer (88 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 21:12 The Upright One, looking on the house of the evil-doer,
lets sinners be overturned to their destruction. (BBE)....
Strife (71 Occurrences)
... sakes: (KJV WBS). Proverbs 6:14 His mind is ever designing evil: helets
loose violent acts. (See NAS). Proverbs 6:19 A false witness...
Damage (57 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:5 If a man makes a fire in a field or a vine-garden, andlets the fire
do damage to another man's field, he is to give of the best produce of his...
Keeps (154 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 11:26 He who keeps back grain will be cursed by the people; but a blessing
will be on the head of him wholets them have it for a price. (BBE)....
Vine-garden (43 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:5 If a man makes a fire in a field or a vine-garden, andlets the fire
do damage to another man's field, he is to give of the best produce of his...
Uncared (1 Occurrence)
... Uncared (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 14:5 And the roe, giving birth in the field,lets
her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass. (BBE)....
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