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In the context of biblical study, "particulars" refers to the specific details, instructions, or elements within the broader narrative or teachings of Scripture. These particulars are essential for understanding the full meaning and application of biblical texts. They often provide clarity and depth to the overarching themes and doctrines found in the Bible.
Old Testament Particulars1.
Covenantal Details: The Old Testament is rich with particulars concerning God's covenants with His people. For instance, the Abrahamic Covenant includes specific promises such as the land, descendants, and blessings (
Genesis 12:1-3). The Mosaic Covenant, given at Sinai, contains detailed laws and commandments, including the Ten Commandments (
Exodus 20:1-17).
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Sacrificial System: The Levitical laws provide meticulous instructions for sacrifices and offerings. Leviticus chapters 1-7 outline various offerings, each with specific requirements and purposes, such as the burnt offering, grain offering, and peace offering.
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Construction of the Tabernacle:
Exodus 25-31 provides detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the materials, dimensions, and furnishings. These particulars underscore the importance of worship and God's presence among His people.
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Prophetic Visions and Symbols: The prophets often conveyed God's messages through visions and symbols, each with particular meanings. For example, Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones (
Ezekiel 37:1-14) symbolizes the restoration of Israel.
New Testament Particulars1.
Teachings of Jesus: The Gospels record numerous particulars of Jesus' teachings, parables, and miracles. For instance, the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) contains specific ethical teachings and principles for living in the Kingdom of God.
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The Last Supper: The accounts of the Last Supper provide details about the institution of the Lord's Supper. Jesus' words, "This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me" (
Luke 22:19), highlight the significance of this sacrament.
3.
Pauline Epistles: The letters of Paul often address specific issues within the early church, providing doctrinal teachings and practical instructions. For example,
1 Corinthians 12-14 discusses the particulars of spiritual gifts and their use within the church.
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Revelation's Imagery: The Book of Revelation is filled with vivid imagery and symbols, each with particular meanings. The letters to the seven churches (Revelation 2-3) contain specific commendations and admonitions for each congregation.
Theological SignificanceThe particulars found in Scripture are not mere details but are integral to understanding God's character, His plan of redemption, and His expectations for His people. They reveal the meticulous nature of God's instructions and the importance of obedience and faithfulness. As
2 Timothy 3:16-17 states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."
Application in Christian LifeUnderstanding the particulars of Scripture aids believers in applying biblical principles to their lives. It encourages a deeper study of the Word, fostering spiritual growth and maturity. By paying attention to these details, Christians can better align their lives with God's will and purpose, living out their faith with integrity and devotion.
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Particulars
... CHAP. III. That these three miracles are well circumstanced. Section II.
Particulars. We will now go over theparticulars of the...
Particulars of the Alleged Communication to a Montanist Sister.
... Chapter IX."Particulars of the Alleged Communication to a Montanist Sister.
When we aver that the soul has a body of a quality...
FurtherParticulars Concerning the Term "Consubstantial. " Council...
... Book III. Chapter XIX."FurtherParticulars concerning the Term "Consubstantial."
Council of Ariminum, the Manner, Source, and Reason of its Convention....
General Division of the Following Discourse, with Regard to Pagan...
... SECT. I. General division of the following discourse, with regard to Pagan and
Jewish authors, who mentionparticulars relating to our Saviour....
They who have Sinned in DiversParticulars, if they have...
... Canon II. They who have sinned in diversparticulars, if they have persevered
in the prayer of? They who have sinned in divers...
A Description of the Roman Armies and Roman Camps and of Other...
... CHAPTER 5. A Description Of The Roman Armies And Roman Camps And Of Other
Particulars For Which The Romans Are Commended. 1. Now...
The Man About whom the Apostle is Here Treating, do Far as He Is...
... For this is required by the analogy of the subject itself that is under the law
and the dominion of sin"as he is under the law, theparticulars enumerated in...
The Method of Classifying Things and Names.
... For ofParticulars there is no scientific knowledge, seeing they are infinite....
Whence alsoParticulars are resolved into Universals....
Chapter viii.
... But whether, when we come to theparticulars, and the detail of the narrative, the
historical books of the New Testament be deserving of credit as histories...
A Treatise against Eutyches and Nestorius
... Butparticulars are terms which are never predicated of other things, as Cicero,
Plato, this stone from which this statue of Achilles was hewn, this piece of...
Thesaurus
Particulars (1 Occurrence)...Particulars (1 Occurrence). Mark 5:16 And those who had seen it told them the
particulars of what had happened to the demoniac, and all about the swine. (WEY).
...Particular (8 Occurrences)
... member of a class, or part of a whole; an individual fact, point, circumstance,
detail, or item, which may be considered separately; as, theparticulars of a...
Particularly (4 Occurrences)
... Revised Version (British and American) "severally." We have the plural noun in the
sense of "details" in 2 Maccabees 2:30: "to be curious inparticulars"; 11:20...
Narrative (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An account of theparticulars of an event
or transaction. 2. (a.) Apt or inclined to relate stories...
Parallel (6 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Continuing a resemblance through manyparticulars; applicable in all essential
parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage....
Narration (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of telling or relating theparticulars
of an event; rehearsal; recital. 2. (n.) That which...
Tongues (67 Occurrences)
... the "interpretation of tongues." This "gift" was a different manifestation of the
Spirit from that on Pentecost, although it resembled it in manyparticulars....
Table (125 Occurrences)
... statement which may be comprehended by the eye in a single view; a methodical or
systematic synopsis; the presentation of many items orparticulars in one group...
Recite (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To tell over; to go over inparticulars; to relate; to narrate; as,
to recite past events; to recite theparticulars of a voyage....
Enter (372 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To inscribe; to enroll; to record; as, to enter a name, or a date, in a
book, or a book in a catalogue; to enter theparticulars of a sale in an account...
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