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In the context of biblical teachings, "letting" often refers to the act of allowing or permitting something to happen, which can encompass a range of spiritual and moral implications. The concept of letting is deeply intertwined with themes of surrender, trust, and divine providence, as seen throughout Scripture.
Letting Go of Worry and AnxietyOne of the most significant aspects of letting in the Bible is the call to release worry and anxiety, trusting in God's provision and care. In
Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or about their bodies and what they will wear. He emphasizes the importance of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, assuring that all these things will be added to them. This passage highlights the necessity of letting go of earthly concerns and trusting in God's faithfulness.
Letting God WorkThe Bible frequently encourages believers to let God work in their lives, surrendering their own will to His divine plan.
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 verse underscores the importance of letting God guide one's life, rather than relying solely on human wisdom.
Letting Go of SinAnother critical aspect of letting in Scripture is the call to let go of sin and embrace a life of holiness.
Hebrews 12:1 exhorts believers to "lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us." This passage encourages Christians to release the burdens of sin and pursue a life of righteousness, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Letting Others BeThe Bible also addresses the concept of letting others be, particularly in the context of judgment and forgiveness. In
Romans 14:13 , Paul writes, "Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way." This instruction calls for believers to allow others the freedom to live according to their conscience, without imposing unnecessary judgments or hindrances.
Letting Love PrevailLetting love prevail is a central theme in the New Testament, where believers are called to love one another as Christ loved them. In 1
John 4:7 , it is written, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." This verse emphasizes the importance of allowing love to be the guiding principle in relationships, reflecting the love of God to the world.
Letting Go of the PastScripture also speaks to the importance of letting go of the past to embrace the new life offered in Christ.
Philippians 3:13-14 states, "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have laid hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages believers to release past failures and regrets, focusing instead on the future hope found in Christ.
In summary, the biblical concept of letting encompasses a range of spiritual disciplines, including surrendering to God's will, releasing anxiety, letting go of sin, allowing others freedom, prioritizing love, and moving beyond past mistakes. These principles are foundational to living a life that honors God and reflects His character.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Let.
Greek
3929. paresis -- aletting go... a
letting go. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: paresis Phonetic Spelling:
(par'-es-is) Short Definition: overlooking Definition: overlooking
...5289. hupostole -- aletting down, a shrinking back
... aletting down, a shrinking back. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
hupostole Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-os-tol-ay') Short Definition: a shrinking...
436. anthistemi -- to set against, ie withstand
... pushed back"). 436 ("oppose ") means to (where they unswervingly stand);
to ; withstand, without giving up (letting go). [436 () was...
4156. pniktos -- strangled
... Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pniktos Phonetic Spelling: (pnik-tos') Short
Definition: strangled Definition: strangled (ie killed withoutletting out the...
595. apothesis -- a putting away
... 595 (from 659 , "put away, let go") -- properly, a putting off (letting go) to
(set something aside); a from a previous obligation; (figuratively) removal, by...
859. aphesis -- dismissal, release, fig. pardon
... Transliteration: aphesis Phonetic Spelling: (af'-es-is) Short Definition: deliverance,
pardon, complete forgiveness Definition: a sending away, aletting go, a...
2970. komos -- a village festival, revel
... reveling, rioting. From keimai; a carousal (as ifletting loose) -- revelling, rioting.
see GREEK keimai. (komoi) -- 1 Occurrence. (komois) -- 2 Occurrences....
568. apecho -- to hold back, keep off, to be away, be distant
... enough. 568 (from 575 , " from" and 2192 , "have") -- properly, to have
one thing by separating from (letting go of) another. 568...
Strong's Hebrew
8059. shemittah -- aletting drop, a (temporary) remitting... shemittah. 8060 . a
letting drop, a (temporary) remitting. Transliteration: shemittah
Phonetic Spelling: (shem-it-taw') Short Definition: remission.
...7971. shalach -- to send
... 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 (1), lets you go (1),letting the go (...
6362. patar -- to separate, remove, set free
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to separate, remove, set free NASB Word Usage
dismiss (1), free (1),letting (1), open (4), separate (1), slipped away (1)....
5801. izzabon -- wares
... fair, ware. From azab in the sense ofletting go (for a price, ie Selling); trade,
ie The place (mart) or the payment (revenue) -- fair, ware. see HEBREW azab....
Library
The Eighth Beatitude
... There are but two ways of ending that antagonism: either by bringing the world up
to Christian character, orletting Christian character down to the world....
May one Lose the Blessing?
... If we possess the blessing, and desire to retain it, there is another matter of
the last importance that must be attended to, viz.,letting "the Word of Christ...
That Some May not Come to Feel the Perfection of this Work but in...
... And yet in this time they have full deliberation of all their wits bodily or ghostly,
and may use them if they desire: not without someletting (but without...
Gamaliel's Counsel
... It is, of course, possible that he bases his counsel ofletting the followers of
Jesus alone, on the grounds which he adduces, because he knew that reasons...
Methodical Liberality
... We do not know how long Joash tried the experiment ofletting the priests receive
the money and superintend the repairs; but probably the restoration project...
Colossians ii. 16-19
... well-being. Why,letting go the Head, dost thou cling to the members?
If thou art fallen off from it, thou art lost. "From whom...
The victory of Faith
... We fear we areletting the world overcome us; we are living too much in continual
fear of the chances and changes of this mortal life....
A Petulant Wish
... Instead of falling down before God, andletting his whole heart go out in jubilant
gratitude, he has nothing to say but 'I would rather that Thou didst it in...
Rhoda
... 'Root and branch' reform seldom answers. The true way is to girdle the tree by taking
off a ring of bark round the trunk, andletting nature do the rest....
With the Opening of this ChapterWe Come to Quite a Different Theme...
... The earthward trend of thought"theletting slip our own precious truth"has introduced
a "tongue" into Christendom that ought to be foreign to the Saint of...
Thesaurus
Letting (41 Occurrences)... & vb. n.) of Let. Multi-Version Concordance
Letting (41 Occurrences). Luke 2:29
Now you are
letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said; (BBE).
...Lease (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A demise orletting of lands, tenements, or hereditaments to another for
life, for a term of years, or at will, or for any less interest than that...
Hooks (41 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:30 Then the sailors made attempts secretly to get away from the ship,letting
down a boat as if they were about to put down hooks from the front of the...
Letteth (11 Occurrences)
Loose (219 Occurrences)
... 12. (n.) Aletting go; discharge.... Job 10:17 That you would send new witnesses against
me, increasing your wrath against me, andletting loose new armies on me....
Behaviour (115 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 21:13 So changing his behaviour before them, he made it seem as if he was
off his head, hammering on the doors of the town, andletting the water from...
Untouched (8 Occurrences)
... said, Ah, Lord! will you give all the rest of Israel to destruction in
letting loose your wrath on Jerusalem? (BBE). Daniel 6:23...
Ushers (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ushers (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 18:16 A man's offering
makes room for him,letting him come before great men. (See NIV)....
Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... The bones he cracks [hence the appropriateness of the name ossifrage, ie,
"bone-breaker"] byletting them fall on a rock from a great height....
Onto (22 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS). Genesis 24:18 And she said, Take a drink, my lord: and quicklyletting
down her vessel onto her hand, she gave him a drink. (BBE)....
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