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Definition and Usage:The term "main" is not directly used in the Bible as a standalone word in the context of the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of "main" can be understood in terms of primary or central themes, ideas, or elements that are prevalent throughout the biblical text. In a biblical context, "main" often refers to the core principles or central messages that are emphasized in Scripture.
Central Themes in the Bible:1.
The Sovereignty of God: The Bible consistently emphasizes the sovereignty and majesty of God as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Scriptures such as
Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," and
Psalm 103:19, "The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all," highlight God's supreme authority and control over all creation.
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The Redemption of Humanity: A central theme in the Bible is the redemption of humanity through Jesus Christ. This is encapsulated in
John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." The narrative of salvation is woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments, pointing to Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection as the means of reconciliation with God.
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The Covenant Relationship: The Bible outlines a series of covenants between God and His people, beginning with Noah, Abraham, and Moses, and culminating in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. These covenants establish the framework for God's relationship with humanity, as seen in
Genesis 17:7, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you."
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The Call to Holiness: Holiness is a recurring theme, with God calling His people to live set apart for His purposes.
Leviticus 19:2 states, "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.’" This call to holiness is reiterated in the New Testament, as seen in
1 Peter 1:15-16, "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
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The Kingdom of God: The concept of the Kingdom of God is central to Jesus' teaching and the New Testament. It represents God's reign and rule, both in the present and in the future. Jesus proclaimed in
Mark 1:15, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." The Kingdom of God is a spiritual reality that believers are called to seek and advance.
Application in Christian Life:Understanding the "main" themes of the Bible is crucial for believers as they seek to live out their faith. These central messages guide Christians in their relationship with God, their understanding of salvation, and their daily conduct. By focusing on these core principles, believers can align their lives with God's purposes and grow in spiritual maturity.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A hand or match at dice.
2. (n.) A stake played for at dice.
3. (n.) The largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.
4. (n.) A match at cockfighting.
5. (n.) A main-hamper.
6. (v.) Strength; force; might; violent effort.
7. (n.) The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.
8. (n.) The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.
9. (n.) The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.
10. (v.) principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engine.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.
11. (a.) Very or extremely strong.
12. (a.) Vast; huge.
13. (a.) Unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.
14. (a.) Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.
15. (a.) Important; necessary.
16. (a.) Very; extremely; as, main heavy.
Greek
2774. kephalaion -- of the head, themain point... of the head, the
main point. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kephalaion
Phonetic Spelling: (kef-al'-ah-yon) Short Definition: the chief matter, a
...1327b. diexodos -- a way out through, an outlet
... 1327a, 1327b. diexodos. 1328 . a way out through, an outlet.
Transliteration: diexodos Short Definition:main. Word Origin from...
709. aristao -- to breakfast, hence to take a meal
... Cognate: 709 -- to eat breakfast or lunch -- the "noon" meal eaten roughly in the
middle of the day; to eat 1173 ("supper"), ie before themain meal, usually...
3989. pelagos -- the deep, the deep sea
... depth, sea. Of uncertain affinity; deep or open sea, ie Themain -- depth, sea.
(pelagei) -- 1 Occurrence. (pelagos) -- 1 Occurrence. 3988, 3989....
1329. diermeneuo -- to explain thoroughly, by impl. to translate
... to translate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diermeneuo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-er-main-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I translate, interpret, explain...
1328. diermeneutes -- an explainer, an interpreter
... an explainer, an interpreter. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
diermeneutes Phonetic Spelling: (dee-er-main-yoo-tace') Short Definition: an...
712. ariston -- breakfast, dinner
... 712 (literally, "without boundary, designation") -- properly, "undetermined,"
referring to the meal eaten themain meal (ie "supper," 1173 )....
Strong's Hebrew
4583. maon -- dwelling, habitationmaon or
main. 4582, 4583. maon or
main. 4584 . dwelling, habitation.
Transliteration: maon or
main Phonetic Spelling: (maw-ohn') Short Definition:
...8415. tehom -- deep, sea, abyss
... Or thom {teh-home'}; (usually feminine) from huwm; an abyss (as a surging mass of
water), especially the deep (themain sea or the subterranean water-supply...
1419. gadol -- great
... 9), greatly (3), greatness (1), hard (1), heavy (2), high (21), highest (1), impressed
(1), large (30), larger (1), loud (22), loudly (1),main (1), major (1...
3389. Yerushalaim -- probably "foundation of peace," capital city...
... Rarely Yruwshalayim {yer-oo- shaw-lah'-yim}; a dual (in allusion to its twomain
hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of...
323. achashdarpan -- satraps
... lieutenant. Of Persian derivation; a satrap or governor of amain province (of Persia)
-- lieutenant. 322, 323. achashdarpan. 324 . Strong's Numbers.
2975. yeor -- stream (of the Nile), stream, canal
... a channel, eg A fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of
Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as themain river of...
Library
TheMain Current of the Reformation
... CHAPTER I THEMAIN CURRENT OF THE REFORMATION. I One of the greatest tragedies
in Christian history is the division of forces which...
The First andMain Doctrine of Christ and his Apostles Was...
... Address 125: The first andmain doctrine of Christ and his apostles was?
The first andmain doctrine of Christ and his apostles...
St. Ambrose Returns to theMain Question, and Shows that Whenever...
... Book III. Chapter XI. St. Ambrose returns to themain question, and shows
that whenever Christ is said to? St. Ambrose returns...
Of theMain Purpose of God and his Daily Providence.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VII. Of themain purpose of God
and His daily Providence. For the purpose of God whereby...
Of theMain Effort Towards the Contemplation of Things and an...
... I. First Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter VIII. Of themain effort towards the
contemplation of things and an illustration from the case of Martha and Mary....
TheMain Points of Our Author's Subject. On the Sexes of the Human...
... Chapter XXXVI."TheMain Points of Our Author's Subject. On the Sexes
of the Human Race. For the discussion of these questions...
TheMain Road --Experiences of Power and Privilege
... 2. TheMain Road"Experiences of Power And Privilege. The Bethlehem Birth.... This is
themain road that He trod. It is themain road of this "Follow Me" journey....
Through all this Chaos, Then we Come Back once More to OurMain...
... Chapter 36 Through all this chaos, then we come back once more to ourmain
conclusion.? Through all this chaos, then we come back...
"They that Go Down to the Sea in Ships. " 1 Lord of the Wide...
... 825. " "They that go down to the sea in ships." 1 Lord of the wide extendedmain!...
"They that go down to the sea in ships.". 1 Lord of the wide extendedmain!...
These Remaining Chapters an Appendix to theMain Work in this...
... Chapter XXXIII."These Remaining Chapters an Appendix to theMain Work In This Chapter
Tertullian Notices a Difference Among Sundry Followers of Ptolemy, a...
Thesaurus
Main (17 Occurrences)... 4. (n.) A match at cockfighting. 5. (n.) A
main-hamper. 6
... 7. (n.) The chief
or principal part; the
main or most important thing. 8
...Main-sail
Main-sail. Mainsail,Main-sail. Mainstay . Easton's Bible Dictionary (Gr. artemon...
40). Mainsail,Main-sail. Mainstay . Reference Bible.
Branch (60 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A shoot or secondary stem growing from themain
stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant....
Mediation
... But in themain we shall be concerned with the former view, as more in harmony with
the development of Biblical theology which culminates in the New Testament...
Mediator (7 Occurrences)
... But in themain we shall be concerned with the former view, as more in harmony with
the development of Biblical theology which culminates in the New Testament...
Galatians (2 Occurrences)
... a few words in his own handwriting, as a precaution against such forgeries...In
the present case he writes a whole paragraph, summing up themain lessons of...
Olives (30 Occurrences)
... Themain ridge is considerably higher than the site of ancient Jerusalem, and still
retains a thick cap of the soft chalky limestone, mixed with flint, known...
Hezekiah (124 Occurrences)
... 1. Scripture Annals: The historical accounts in 2 Kings 18, 20 and 2 Chronicles
29, 32 are derived in themain from the same state annals, though the latter...
Wing (18 Occurrences)
... 13. (n.) One of two corresponding appendages attached; a sidepiece. 14. (n.) A side
building, less than themain edifice; as, one of the wings of a palace. 15....
Trunk (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The stem, or body, of a tree, apart from its limbs
and roots; themain stem, without the branches; stock; stalk....
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