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The term "mingle" in the Bible often refers to the act of mixing or combining different elements, whether they be substances, people, or practices. This concept appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and metaphorical mixtures.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "mingle" is frequently used in the context of prohibitions against mixing different kinds of seeds, fabrics, or practices.
Leviticus 19:19 states, "You must keep My statutes. You shall not breed your livestock with different kinds, nor sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor wear clothing made of two kinds of material." This command underscores the importance of purity and separation, reflecting God's desire for His people to remain distinct from surrounding nations and their practices.
The concept of mingling also appears in the context of idolatry and religious practices. In
Psalm 106:35 , the Israelites are criticized for mingling with the nations and adopting their customs: "but they mingled with the nations and learned their works." This mingling led to spiritual corruption and idolatry, demonstrating the dangers of compromising one's faith through association with ungodly influences.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the idea of mingling is less about physical mixtures and more about the blending of beliefs and practices. The early church faced challenges as it expanded into Gentile territories, where believers were tempted to mingle Christian teachings with pagan philosophies. The Apostle Paul addresses this in
2 Corinthians 6:14 , urging believers not to be "unequally yoked with unbelievers," highlighting the importance of maintaining spiritual purity and integrity.
Symbolic and Metaphorical UsesThe Bible also uses the concept of mingling in a symbolic sense. In
Daniel 2:43 , the vision of the statue with feet partly of iron and partly of clay is described: "As you saw the iron mixed with clay, so the people will mix with one another, but will not hold together, just as iron does not mix with clay." This imagery represents the fragility and instability of human kingdoms that attempt to unite disparate elements without a solid foundation.
Mingle in Worship and SacrificeIn the context of worship and sacrifice, mingling can refer to the combination of elements in offerings. In
Exodus 29:40 , the instructions for the daily offerings include "a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of beaten oil." This mingling of flour and oil in offerings symbolizes the unity and completeness of the sacrifice presented to God.
Mingle and Social InteractionsThe Bible also addresses the social aspect of mingling, particularly in the context of fellowship and community. Believers are encouraged to engage with one another in love and unity, as seen in
Hebrews 10:24-25 : "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This positive form of mingling fosters spiritual growth and mutual encouragement within the body of Christ.
In summary, the concept of "mingle" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from physical mixtures to spiritual and social interactions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining purity and integrity in one's faith while engaging with the world and fellow believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To mix; intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product; to confuse; to confound.
2. (v. t.) To associate or unite in society or by ties of relationship; to cause or allow to intermarry; to intermarry.
3. (v. t.) To deprive of purity by mixture; to contaminate.
4. (v. t.) To put together; to join.
5. (v. t.) To make or prepare by mixing the ingredients of.
6. (v. i.) To become mixed or blended.
7. (n.) A mixture.
Greek
4669. smurnizo -- to be like myrrh, tomingle with myrrh... to be like myrrh, to
mingle with myrrh. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: smurnizo
Phonetic Spelling: (smoor-nid'-zo) Short Definition: I
mingle with myrrh
...3396. mignumi -- to mix
... to mix. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mignumi Phonetic Spelling:
(mig'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I mix,mingle Definition: I mix,mingle....mingle....
2767. kerannumi -- to mix
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: kerannumi Phonetic Spelling: (ker-an'-noo-mee) Short
Definition: I mix, pour out for drinking Definition: I mix,mingle, pour out...
4874. sunanamignumi -- to mix up together, hence to associate with
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunanamignumi Phonetic Spelling: (soon-an-am-ig'-noo-
mee) Short Definition: I keep company with Definition: Imingle together with...
Strong's Hebrew
1101. balal -- tomingle, mix, confuse, confound... 1100, 1101. balal. 1101a . to
mingle, mix, confuse, confound. Transliteration:
balal Phonetic Spelling: (baw-lal') Short Definition: anoint.
...1101a. balal -- tomingle, mix, confuse, confound
... 1101, 1101a. balal. 1101b . tomingle, mix, confuse, confound.
Transliteration: balal Short Definition: mixed. Word Origin a prim....
6148. arab -- to take on pledge, give in pledge, exchange
... engage, intermeddle with,mingle self, mortgage, occupy, give pledges,.
A primitive root; to braid, ie Intermix; technically, to...
6151. arab -- to mix
...mingle self, mix. (Aramaic) corresponding to arab; to commingle --mingle (self),
mix. see HEBREW arab. 6150, 6151. arab. 6152 . Strong's Numbers.
4537. masak -- to mix, produce by mixing
... mixing (1).mingle. A primitive root; to mix, especially wine (with spices) --
mingle. 4536, 4537. masak. 4538 . Strong's Numbers.
4197. mezeg -- a mixture
... liquor. From an unused root meaning tomingle (water with wine); tempered wine --
liquor. 4196, 4197. mezeg. 4198 . Strong's Numbers.
3947. laqach -- to take
... A primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) -- accept, bring,
buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, X many,mingle, place, receive...
1934. hava -- to become, come to pass, be
... other words) -- be, become, + behold, + came (to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, +
do, + give, + have, + judge, + keep, + labour, +mingle (self), + put...
Library
Why Does GodMingle those who Will Persevere with those who Will...
... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 19."Why Does GodMingle
Those Who Will Persevere with Those Who Will Not? Let...
But we are not to Suppose that it is against Rule toMingle These....
... Book 4 Chapter 51. But we are not to suppose that it is against rule to
mingle these? 51. But we are not to suppose that it is...
War! War! War!
... in heaven!". While, however, we shall anxiously watch the contest, it will
be quite as well if wemingle in it ourselves. Not that...
Third Part of the Book.
... and in order"; that is "all that ye do, look ye do it honestly and orderly." Then
at the first, let every lover of GOD see that ye yearn not tomingle with the...
The World.
... known it are exposed to be deceived by its perfidious allurements; and those who,
in order to know it, with a view of despising it, desire tomingle in its...
The Memories of Home. [A]
... erase the image. It will be ever fresh, and, with awakening power,mingle
with her tears and glow in her fondest hopes. Though time...
The Record of Two Kings
... God's servants can nevermingle themselves with His enemies without harm, unless
theymingle with them for the purpose of turning them into His servants....
The Pharisee and the Publican.
... with "stood," rather than "prayed." It is in perfect accord with the narrative to
intimate that he stood by himself"he was not the man tomingle with the...
The Image and the Stone
... And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shallmingle themselves
with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is...
A Divided Heart
... will venture into the church, they will propose to receive her communion, and to
be numbered with her members, and they will afterwards go andmingle with the...
Thesaurus
Mingle (7 Occurrences)...Mingle (7 Occurrences).
... Isaiah 5:22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine,
and men of strength to
mingle strong drink: (KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT).
...Mix (10 Occurrences)
... or more substances with each other, or of one substance with others; to unite or
blend into one mass or compound, as by stirring together; tomingle; to blend...
Blend (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To mix ormingle together; esp.... 3. (vi) Tomingle; to mix; to unite intimately;
to pass or shade insensibly into each other, as colors....
Intermeddle (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vt) To intermix; tomingle. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. INTERMEDDLE.
in-ter-med'-'-l (`arabh, "to mix up (self) with something...
Doubles (1 Occurrence)
... Revelation 18:6 Render to her as also she did render to you, and double to her doubles
according to her works; in the cup that she didminglemingle to her...
Meddle (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To mix; tomingle.... 4. (vt) To mix; to
mingle. Multi-Version Concordance Meddle (6 Occurrences)....
Miry (6 Occurrences)
... Daniel 2:43 Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they shallmingle themselves
with the seed of men; but they shall not cling to one another, even as...
Confound (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) Tomingle and blend, so that different
elements can not be distinguished; to confuse. 2. (vt) To...
Combine (3 Occurrences)
... Daniel 2:43 Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they shallmingle themselves
with the seed of men; but they shall not cling to one another, even as...
Mingled (62 Occurrences)
... & pp) ofMingle.... NOTE.-The Hebrew noun for "mingled people" may or may not be connected
with the verb translated "mingle" in Ezra 9:2 Psalm 106:35 Daniel 2:43....
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