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In the context of the Bible, the term "meets" is often associated with the concept of suitability, appropriateness, or fitness for a particular purpose or relationship. This term is most notably found in the creation narrative of Genesis, where it describes the relationship between Adam and Eve.
Creation and CompanionshipThe first mention of a "meet" relationship is found in
Genesis 2:18, where God observes, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." . The Hebrew word translated as "suitable" or "meet" is "kenegdo," which implies a counterpart or complement. This indicates that Eve was created to be a fitting partner for Adam, equal in value and purpose, yet distinct in role and function.
Marriage and UnityThe concept of being "meet" or suitable extends into the biblical understanding of marriage.
Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." . This union is designed to be a harmonious partnership where both individuals complement each other, fulfilling God's design for human relationships.
Spiritual SuitabilityBeyond the marital context, the idea of being "meet" can also be applied to spiritual readiness and suitability for God's purposes. In
2 Timothy 2:21, Paul writes, "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work." . Here, the emphasis is on being spiritually prepared and suitable for service in God's kingdom.
Moral and Ethical FitnessThe Bible also speaks to the moral and ethical dimensions of being "meet." In
Ephesians 4:1, believers are urged to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received." . This call to live a life that is "meet" or fitting for a follower of Christ underscores the importance of aligning one's conduct with the teachings and character of Jesus.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of "meets" encompasses a range of meanings, from the suitability of companionship in marriage to the readiness and fitness for spiritual service. It highlights the importance of alignment with God's design and purposes, whether in personal relationships or in one's spiritual walk.
Greek
1967. epiousios -- for the coming day, for subsistence... It refers to God's provision that is needed for (Mt 6:11; Lk 11:3) -- literally,
"bread that (
meets) the unique demands of the coming day.".
...2379. thusiasterion -- an altar
... 2379 -- ; (figuratively) the ; (figuratively) the "place" of consecration,
where the Lordmeets and communes with the sincere believer....
5544. chrestotes -- goodness, excellence, uprightness
... Hence 5544 () is listed as (Gal 5:22). With the believer, 5544 ("divine ") is the
goodness whichmeets the need and avoids human harshness (cruelty)....
996. boetheia -- help
... Cognate: 996 (a feminine noun derived from 997 ) -- a brand of help, especially
assistance thatmeets an situation (delivering aid). See 997 ()....
417. anemos -- wind
... (Mk 6:48) Ironically, obedience to the Lord sometimes does bring us ! Here God
meets (transforms) us in ways that could never happen otherwise....
2192. echo -- to have, hold
... 7), holds (2), ill* (5), incurring (1), involves (1), keep (3), keeping (3), kept
(1), maintain (1), maintained (1), maintaining (1),meets (1), nearby (1...
Strong's Hebrew
533. ammits -- mighty... 532b, 533. ammits. 534 . mighty. Transliteration: ammits Phonetic Spelling:
(am-
meets') Short Definition: mighty. Word Origin from
...2548. chamits -- seasoned (with salt)
... 2547, 2548. chamits. 2549 . seasoned (with salt). Transliteration: chamits
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-meets') Short Definition: salted....
4330. mits -- squeezing, pressing, wringing
... 4329, 4330. mits. 4331 . squeezing, pressing, wringing. Transliteration:
mits Phonetic Spelling: (meets) Short Definition: churning....
6293. paga -- to meet, encounter, reach
... 1), cut him down (1), entreat (2), fall (7), fell (4), happen (1), intercede (2),
interceded (1), kill (1), make supplication (1), meet (3),meets (3), met (2...
6298. pagash -- to meet, encounter
... to meet, encounter NASB Word Usage common bond (1), encounter (1), have a common
bond (1), have this (1), have this in common (1), meet (3),meets (1), met (7...
Library
The SaintMeets those who in Jewish Wise Object to the Order of...
... Book V. Chapter IX. The saintmeets those who in Jewish wise object to the
order of the words? The saintmeets those who in Jewish...
St. AmbroseMeets the Objection of those who Make the Desire of...
... Concerning Widows. Chapter XV. St. Ambrosemeets the objection of those
who make the desire of having children an? St. Ambrose...
WesleyMeets Peter Bohler
... Chapter 2. Troubles in Georgia; Return to England; Peter Bohler; "I Felt my
Heart Strangely Warmed" WesleyMeets Peter Bohler. Tuesday...
ClementMeets Appion.
... Homily VI. Chapter I."ClementMeets Appion. And on the third day, when
I came with my friends to the appointed place in Tyre, I...
GainasMeets his Doom
... BOOK II CHAPTER XXXIV GA?�NASMEETS HIS DOOM. Desinat elatis quisquam confidere
rebus, Instabilesque Deos ac lubrica numina discat...,....
HeMeets the Objection Taken from These Words: no one Gave Birth...
... Book VII. Chapter II. Hemeets the objection taken from these words: No one
gave birth to one who had existed before her. And before...
The ApostleMeets the Question by Leaving it Unsolved.
... Book II. Chapter 15."The ApostleMeets the Question by Leaving It Unsolved.
Since in the case of those two twins we have without...
HeMeets Pelagius with Another Passage from Hilary.
... A Treatise on nature and grace, against pelagius; Chapter 73."HeMeets
Pelagius with Another Passage from Hilary. Now even Job...
Whence the Contentions of Philosophers have Sprung. Against those...
... Philosophers Have Sprung. Against Those Who Catch at Everything thatMeets
Them, and Give It Credence, and Cling to It. Origen Was...
A Statement of Augustin's Reason for Undertaking this Work on the...
... VII."A Statement of Augustin's Reason for Undertaking This Work on the Harmony of
the Evangelists, and an Example of the Method in Which HeMeets Those Who...
Thesaurus
Meets (17 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Meets (17 Occurrences). Mark 3:26 So if Satan has risen
in arms and has made war upon himself, stand he cannot, but
meets his end.
...Greetings (48 Occurrences)
... work of Christ Jesus-- (WEY). Romans 16:5 Greetings, too, to the Church
thatmeets at their house. Greetings to my dear Epaenetus...
Archaeology
... Let theory first be confirmed by fact; then it may be received into the life. (b)
Success not Attestation: Even a theory whichmeets all the known conditions...
Criticism (1 Occurrence)
... Let theory first be confirmed by fact; then it may be received into the life. (b)
Success not Attestation: Even a theory whichmeets all the known conditions...
Meet (281 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To come up to; to be even with; to equal; to match; to satisfy; to answer;
as, to meet one's expectations; the supplymeets the demand....
Murderer (17 Occurrences)
... NIV). Numbers 35:19 The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to
death: when hemeets him, he shall put him to death. (WEB...
Aquila (7 Occurrences)
... Hemeets them first in Corinth (Acts 18:2). Aquila was a native of Pontus, doubtless
one of the colony of Jews mentioned in Acts 2:9 1 Peter 1:1. They were...
Avenger (18 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 35:19 The avenger of blood shall
himself put the murderer to death: when hemeets him, he shall put him to death....
Megiddo (13 Occurrences)
... a very limited area. No position has yet been suggested whichmeets all
the conditions as well as el-Lejjun. The Khan here shows...
Ebionites
... Clement, a young Roman orphan of rank in search of a religion,meets Barnabas, who
tells him of Christ, describing Him as the "Son of God," and says that He...
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