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In the context of the Bible, the term "publish" refers to the act of proclaiming, announcing, or making known information, particularly the message of God, His deeds, or His laws. The concept of publishing is integral to the dissemination of God's word and the spread of the Gospel.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "publish" is "basar," which means to bring good news or to announce. This is seen in passages where the deeds of God are proclaimed among the nations. For example, in
1 Chronicles 16:24 , it is written, "Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples." Here, the act of publishing is linked to the declaration of God's glory and works.
The prophets also played a significant role in publishing God's messages.
Isaiah 52:7 states, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" This verse highlights the importance of publishing the message of salvation and peace.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the Greek word "kerusso" is often used, meaning to proclaim or preach. The act of publishing the Gospel is central to the mission of the early church. Jesus Himself commanded His disciples to publish the Gospel to all creation.
Mark 16:15 records Jesus' instruction: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
The apostles took this command seriously, as seen in
Acts 13:49 : "And the word of the Lord spread through the whole region." The early church was committed to publishing the message of Christ, ensuring that it reached diverse audiences across different regions.
Role of the Written WordThe Bible itself is a testament to the importance of publishing God's word. The Scriptures were meticulously copied and distributed to ensure that God's laws, teachings, and the account of salvation were preserved and accessible. The apostle Paul, in his letters, often emphasized the importance of sharing the teachings of Christ. In
2 Timothy 4:2 , Paul exhorts Timothy, "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction."
Modern ImplicationsThe concept of publishing continues to be vital in the modern Christian context. The Bible has been translated into numerous languages and distributed worldwide, fulfilling the mandate to make God's word known to all nations. Christian literature, media, and digital platforms further extend the reach of the Gospel, ensuring that the message of Christ is continually published to new generations.
In summary, the act of publishing in the biblical sense is a divine mandate to proclaim God's truth, share His deeds, and spread the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. This mission, rooted in Scripture, remains a cornerstone of Christian faith and practice.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To make public; to make known to mankind, or to people in general; to divulge, as a private transaction; to promulgate or proclaim, as a law or an edict.
2. (v. t.) To make known by posting, or by reading in a church; as, to publish banns of marriage.
3. (v. t.) To send forth, as a book, newspaper, musical piece, or other printed work, either for sale or for general distribution; to print, and issue from the press.
4. (v. t.) To utter, or put into circulation; as, to publish counterfeit paper.
Greek
1229. diaggello -- topublish abroad, proclaim... to
publish abroad, proclaim. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diaggello Phonetic
Spelling: (de-ang-gel'-lo) Short Definition: I announce throughout, spread
...1308. diaphero -- to carry through, carry about, to differ, make a...
... worth...more (1). be better, differ from, make matter,publish. From dia and
phero; to bear through, ie (literally) transport; usually...
2784. kerusso -- to be a herald, proclaim
... preach, proclaim,publish. Of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier),
especially divine truth (the gospel) -- preacher(-er), proclaim,publish....
1310. diaphemizo -- to spread abroad
... to spread abroad. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diaphemizo Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-af-ay-mid'-zo) Short Definition: I report,publish abroad Definition...
1255. dialaleo -- to discuss
... to discuss. From dia and laleo; to talk throughout a company, ie Converse or (genitive
case)publish -- commune, noise abroad. see GREEK dia. see GREEK laleo....
1804. exaggello -- to tell out, proclaim
... show forth. From ek and the base of aggelos; topublish, ie Celebrate -- shew forth.
see GREEK ek. see GREEK aggelos. (exangeilete) -- 1 Occurrence....
Strong's Hebrew
1319. basar -- to bear tidings... messenger, preach,
publish, show forth, bear, bring, carry, preach. A primitive
root; properly, to be fresh, ie Full (rosy, (figuratively
...8085. shama -- to hear
... cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation),publish, regard, report...
1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose,
discover, exile, be gone, open, X plainly,publish, remove, reveal, X...
559. amar -- to utter, say
... command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X expressly,
X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,publish, report, require...
7121. qara -- to call, proclaim, read
... for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give)
name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation), pronounce,publish, read, renowned, say...
Library
Ep. Lii. Nicobulus Asked Gregory toPublish a Collection of his...
... Ep. LII. Nicobulus asked Gregory topublish a collection of his letters.?
(Nicobulus asked Gregory topublish a collection of his letters....
Matters Having Been Thus Concerted, Diocletian and Galerius Went...
... Chap. XIX. Matters having been thus concerted, Diocletian and Galerius went
in procession topublish the nomination? Matters having...
Whether it Belongs to the Sovereign Pontiff to Draw up a Symbol of...
... The same was repeated in the acts of the council of Chalcedon (P. ii, Act.5). Therefore
it seems that the Sovereign Pontiff has no authority topublish a new...
Introduction
... interest in all that concerned Anne Catherine, and on hearing of the work in which
the editor of this book was engaged, he strongly exhorted him topublish it....
Letter cxliv. From Augustine to Optatus.
... If I were topublish so elaborate a treatise as mine without his reply to it, he
might be justly indignant, and suppose me more intent on displaying my talents...
I Will Address the Master in one of his Own Phrases. Why, after...
... Why do you bring out in public what Peter and Paul were unwilling topublish?... Why
do you bring out in public what Peter and Paul were unwilling topublish?...
Kingo's Psalmbook
... In March, 1683, King Christian V, therefore, commissioned Thomas Kingo to prepare
andpublish a new church hymnal for the kingdom of Denmark and Norway....
Translator's Preface.
... But a letter of AD412 (Ad Marcellinum, Ep.143) intimates that friends were at that
time importuning him, although without success, to complete andpublish it....
The Life of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Warriston.
... But both these were rejected, and orders given by him to Traquair, topublish a
proclamation at Edinburgh and Stirling, against the requisitions of the...
Of the Words, "The More He Charged them to Tell no One, So Much...
... For if He, as one who held in His own knowledge all the intentions of men, both
present and future was aware that they wouldpublish it all the more the more...
Thesaurus
Publish (22 Occurrences)... 2. (vt) To make known by posting, or by reading in a church; as, to
publish banns
of marriage.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Publish (22 Occurrences).
...Announce (56 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To give public notice, or first notice
of; to make known; topublish; to proclaim. 2. (vt) To...
Marduk (1 Occurrence)
... Jeremiah 50:2 Declare among the nations andpublish, and set up a standard;publish,
and don't conceal: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is disappointed, Merodach is...
Merodach (2 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 50:2 Declare among the nations andpublish, and set up a standard;publish,
and don't conceal: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is disappointed, Merodach is...
Published (18 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofPublish. Multi-Version Concordance
Published (18 Occurrences). Matthew 9:31 But they went...
Blaze (9 Occurrences)
... BLAZE. blaz ("topublish"): Found only in the King James Version of Mark 1:45, for
Greek diaphemizein, translated by the Revised Version (British and American...
Conceal (19 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 50:2 Declare among the nations andpublish, and set up a standard;publish,
and don't conceal: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is disappointed, Merodach is...
Migdol (6 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 46:14 Declare in Egypt, andpublish in Migdol, andpublish in Memphis and
in Tahpanhes: say, Stand forth, and prepare; for the sword has devoured...
Abroad (120 Occurrences)
... Mark 1:45 But he went out, and began topublish it much, and to blaze abroad the
matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was...
Memphis (8 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 46:14 Declare in Egypt, andpublish in Migdol, andpublish in Memphis and
in Tahpanhes: say, Stand forth, and prepare; for the sword has devoured...
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