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The term "onto" is not directly found as a standalone word in the Bible; however, it is often used in modern translations to describe movement or positioning in relation to an object or place. In biblical contexts, the concept of moving "onto" something can be seen in various narratives and teachings, illustrating themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention.
Biblical Contexts and Themes:1.
Faith and Obedience: The act of moving "onto" something often symbolizes a step of faith or obedience to God's command. For instance, when God instructed Noah to build an ark, Noah and his family moved onto the ark as an act of obedience and faith in God's promise of salvation from the flood (Genesis 6-7). This movement onto the ark was a physical manifestation of trust in God's word.
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Divine Intervention: In the New Testament, the concept of moving "onto" is illustrated in the account of Jesus walking on water. In
Matthew 14:29, Jesus invites Peter to come onto the water: "Come," He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. This miraculous event demonstrates Jesus' divine power and Peter's initial faith, though it falters when he becomes aware of the wind and waves.
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Spiritual Positioning: The idea of being positioned "onto" something can also be seen in spiritual terms. Believers are encouraged to place their trust onto the firm foundation of Christ. In
1 Corinthians 3:11, Paul writes, "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." This metaphorical use of "onto" emphasizes the importance of building one's life upon the teachings and person of Jesus.
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Prophetic Fulfillment: The movement onto specific locations often fulfills prophetic words or divine plans. For example, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, as described in
Matthew 21:7, fulfills the prophecy from
Zechariah 9:9. The disciples placed their cloaks onto the donkey, and Jesus sat on them, symbolizing the fulfillment of messianic prophecy and the ushering in of His kingdom.
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Symbolic Acts: In the Old Testament, the laying on of hands often involved placing hands onto an individual or animal, symbolizing the transfer of blessing, authority, or sin. In
Leviticus 16:21, Aaron is instructed to lay both hands onto the head of the live goat, confessing over it all the iniquities of the Israelites, symbolically transferring their sins onto the goat.
Conclusion:While the specific word "onto" may not appear frequently in biblical texts, the concept it represents is integral to understanding various biblical narratives and teachings. It often signifies movement, positioning, or transfer, each carrying deep spiritual significance within the biblical framework.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
prep.) On the top of; upon; on. See prep.
Greek
1909. epi -- on, upon... 1), certainly* (2), chamberlain* (1), charge (1), concerning (4), connection (1),
embraced* (2), extent* (2), further* (3), inasmuch* (1),
onto (1), over (57
...1976. epirapto -- to sew upon
... I sew (on). Word Origin from epi and the same as rhaphis Definition to
sew upon NASB Word Usage sews (1). sewonto. From epi and...
1519. eis -- to or into (indicating the point reached or entered...
... 1), eliminated* (2), end (2), even (1), ever* (2), forever* (1), forward* (3), leading
(2), leads (1), mine* (1), never* (1), next* (1),onto (2), over (1...
Strong's Hebrew
413. el -- to, into, towards... corresponding* (1), defied* (1), everywhere* (1), faced (1), facing* (3), far (1),
greatly* (1), inside* (1), next (1), next* (1), nor (1),
onto (1), opposite
...Library
The Sermon on the Mount.
... us. One has a wide gateway openingonto the broad street, and other a narrow
gate openingonto a straitened street or alley. The...
The Annunciation
... some share in sending Him. She knelt long in an ecstasy of prayer; then
she bowed her headonto her breast. But now at her right...
Experience the Value of Testimony.
... How she carried her proud, stubborn boy on her heart, and how she heldonto God's
skirt and tugged away until He answered. THE STRIVING OF THE SPIRIT....
The visitation
... Some baggage was packedonto it, amongst which was a striped sack of Joseph's (it
seemed to me to be knitted) in which was a long brownish garment of Mary's...
Faith and Works
... of the things he greatly loves than to lose Christ"then one is saved, "by fire."
But if, in time of testing, he should prefer to holdonto these temporal and...
The Friend of Sinners
... And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners they said
onto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans...
Christ's Summary of his Work
... 'I have declaredonto them Thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith
Thou hast loved Me may be in them, and I in them.'"John 17:26....
'Strong Crying and Tears'
... be very heavy; 34. And saithonto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto
death: tarry ye here, and watch.35. And He went forward...
How Sin came In
... hast done? and the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And the Lord God saidonto the serpent. Because thou hast...
The First Easter Sunrise
... VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV THE FIRST EASTER SUNRISE. 'Now, upon the
first day of the week, very early in the morning, they cameonto the sepulchre...
Thesaurus
Onto (22 Occurrences)... (prep.) On the top of; upon; on. See prep. Multi-Version Concordance
Onto (22
Occurrences). Matthew 5:1 Seeing the multitudes, he went up
onto the mountain.
...Tables (41 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 9:9 When I was gone uponto the mountain to receive the tables of stone,
even the tables of the covenant which Yahweh made with you, then I stayed...
Mountain (298 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 5:1 Seeing the multitudes, he
went uponto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him....
Yesterday (13 Occurrences)
... Now therefore take and cast himonto the plot of ground, according to the
word of Yahweh." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Noticed (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:39 When it was day, they didn't recognize the land, but they noticed a certain
bay with a beach, and they decided to try to drive the shiponto it....
Nights (27 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 9:9 When I was gone uponto the mountain to receive the tables of stone,
even the tables of the covenant which Yahweh made with you, then I stayed...
Onslaught (2 Occurrences)
Onus
Letting (41 Occurrences)
... Genesis 24:18 And she said, Take a drink, my lord: and quickly letting down
her vesselonto her hand, she gave him a drink. (BBE)....
Led (260 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought
them uponto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into...
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