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In the context of the Bible, the term "propose" often relates to the intention or plan of an individual or God. It involves setting forth a plan or intention with a specific purpose in mind. The concept of proposing is seen throughout Scripture, both in human actions and divine plans.
Human Proposals:1.
Marriage Proposals: While the Bible does not explicitly describe the modern concept of a marriage proposal, it does depict arrangements and intentions for marriage. For example, in
Genesis 24, Abraham's servant proposes a marriage arrangement for Isaac with Rebekah, demonstrating the intention and plan for a marital union.
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Plans and Intentions: In the book of Daniel, we see an example of personal resolve and intention.
Daniel 1:8 states, "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine that he drank." Here, Daniel proposes in his heart to remain faithful to God's laws, showing a deliberate intention to uphold his convictions.
Divine Proposals:1.
God’s Plans and Purposes: The Bible frequently speaks of God's sovereign plans and purposes. In
Isaiah 46:10 , God declares, "I distinguish the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’" This verse highlights God's ability to propose and fulfill His divine plans, emphasizing His omnipotence and sovereignty.
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Salvation and Redemption: God's proposal for humanity's salvation is a central theme in Scripture.
Ephesians 1:9-10 reveals, "And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ." This passage underscores God's intentional plan for redemption through Jesus Christ, a proposal that encompasses all of creation.
Responses to Proposals:1.
Acceptance and Rejection: The Bible records various responses to proposals, whether human or divine. In the parable of the wedding banquet (
Matthew 22:1-14), Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven as a king who proposes a wedding feast for his son. The invited guests' responses range from acceptance to rejection, symbolizing humanity's varied reactions to God's invitation to salvation.
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Faith and Obedience: The appropriate response to God's proposals is faith and obedience.
Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." This verse emphasizes the necessity of faith in responding to God's divine proposals.
In summary, the concept of proposing in the Bible encompasses human intentions and divine plans. It involves setting forth a purpose, whether in personal resolve or in God's overarching plan for creation and redemption. The responses to these proposals, whether acceptance or rejection, play a significant role in the unfolding of biblical narratives and the fulfillment of God's will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v.) To set forth.
2. (v.) To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
3. (v.) To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
4. (v. i.) To speak; to converse.
5. (v. i.) To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
6. (v. i.) To offer one's self in marriage.
7. (n.) Talk; discourse.
Greek
4388. protithemi -- to set before, iepropose... to set before, ie
propose. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: protithemi Phonetic
Spelling: (prot-ith'-em-ahee) Short Definition: I purpose, design
...4255. proaireo -- to bring forth or forward
... bring forth or forward. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proaireo Phonetic
Spelling: (pro-ahee-reh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: Ipropose, purpose Definition...
3195. mello -- to be about to
... 2), certainly (1), come (12), delay (1), future (1), going (19), intend (1), intending
(8), later (1), must (1), next* (1), point (1),propose (1), ready (1...
3049. logizomai -- to reckon, to consider
... consider (6), considered (2), counted (1), counting (1), credit (1), credited (9),
credits (1), dwell (1), maintain (1), numbered (2),propose (1), reason (1...
Library
As I have Said, IPropose to Take Only one Central Instance...
... Chapter 7 As I have said, Ipropose to take only one central instance? As
I have said, Ipropose to take only one central instance...
Having Completed Seven Books, I NowPropose to Begin the Eighth. ....
... Chapter I. Having completed seven books, I nowpropose to begin the eighth.? Having
completed seven books, I nowpropose to begin the eighth....
Orthodoxy i. Introduction in Defence of Everything Else
... too big an undertaking even for a much bigger book than this; it is necessary to
follow one path of argument; and this is the path that I herepropose to follow...
Preface.
... These rules Ipropose to teach to those who are able and willing to learn, if God
our Lord do not withhold from me, while I write, the thoughts He is wont to...
Preface
... These rules Ipropose to teach to those who are able and willing to learn, if God
our Lord do not withhold from me, while I write, the thoughts He is wont to...
St. James ii. 10
... HAVING in several Discourses endeavoured plainly and particularly topropose the
Terms, or Conditions, on which alone Christians, who have been in any sense...
Chapter two
... I have felt this with increasing emphasis every day since. "And I do not know that
any time is more appropriate than the present for me topropose a plan, or a...
Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... these be indeed but so many consequences from the forementioned Heads; yet, I cannot
but think it very well worth our while distinctly topropose, and consider...
The Mission of Little Children
... I do notpropose, however, at this time, to dwell upon the precise doctrines which
Christ taught in the instance, but having, as it were, the little child set...
The First Sermon in the Tabernacle
... I wouldpropose (and O may the Lord grant us grace to carry out that proposition,
from which no Christian can dissent), I wouldpropose that the subject of the...
Thesaurus
Propose (8 Occurrences)... 2. (v.) To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to
propose terms of peace; to
propose a question for discussion; to
propose an
...Move (113 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) Topropose; to recommend; specifically, topropose formally for consideration
and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution...
Proffer (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To offer for acceptance; topropose to give; to make a tender of; as,
to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship....
Proposed (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofPropose. Multi-Version Concordance
Proposed (9 Occurrences). Matthew 13:24 Another parable...
Propound (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To offer for consideration; to exhibit; to
propose; as, to propound a question; to propound an argument....
Proposal (6 Occurrences)
Lemuel (3 Occurrences)
... Instead of translating the word after this name as "oracle" somepropose to leave
it as a proper name, translating "king of Massa," and referring for his...
Impart (12 Occurrences)
... imparted (the King James Version "added") nothing to me" (Galatians 2:6); that
is, did notpropose any correction or addition to my teaching....
Ephron (13 Occurrences)
... Buhl and Schumacherpropose Kacr Wady el Ghafr, a ruined tower which completely
commands the deep Wady el Ghafr, but the ruins appear to be scanty. (3) Mt....
Doctor (5 Occurrences)
... The Jewish doctors taught and disputed in synagogues, or wherever they could find
an audience. Their disciples were allowed topropose to them questions....
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