Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of the Bible, the term "referred" often pertains to the act of mentioning or alluding to a person, place, event, or concept within the scriptural narrative. The Bible, as a divinely inspired text, frequently refers to earlier events, prophecies, and teachings to provide continuity and deeper understanding of God's unfolding plan.
Old Testament ReferencesThe Old Testament is rich with instances where later texts refer back to earlier events or figures. For example, the prophets often referred to the covenant established with the patriarchs, such as in
Micah 7:20, "You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old." This reference underscores the continuity of God's promises and His faithfulness across generations.
The Psalms frequently refer to the Exodus and God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, as seen in
Psalm 77:11-12, "I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds." Such references serve to remind the Israelites of God's past faithfulness and encourage trust in His future provision.
New Testament ReferencesThe New Testament writers often referred to Old Testament scriptures to validate the life and mission of Jesus Christ. Matthew, in particular, frequently cites Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. For instance,
Matthew 1:22-23 refers to
Isaiah 7:14, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means, 'God with us')."
Jesus Himself referred to Old Testament scriptures to affirm His identity and mission. In
Luke 4:17-21, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah and declares, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing," referring to
Isaiah 61:1-2. This act not only identifies Him as the fulfillment of prophecy but also connects His ministry to the broader narrative of God's redemptive work.
Apostolic ReferencesThe apostles, in their epistles, often referred to the teachings of Jesus and the events of His life, death, and resurrection to instruct and encourage the early church. Paul, in
1 Corinthians 15:3-4, refers to the core message of the Gospel, "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." This reference underscores the fulfillment of scriptural prophecy and the foundational truth of the Christian faith.
Theological SignificanceThe act of referring within the biblical text serves several theological purposes. It reinforces the unity and coherence of the Bible as a single narrative of God's interaction with humanity. It also highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of His word. Furthermore, these references provide a framework for understanding the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with His people, from the Old Testament through the New Testament and into the life of the church.
In summary, the concept of being "referred" in the Bible is a vital tool for understanding the interconnectedness of Scripture, the fulfillment of divine promises, and the consistency of God's redemptive plan throughout history.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Refer.
Greek
2743. kauteriazo -- sear with a hot iron.... [2743 () literally
referred to branding a person with a red-hot iron which
sears the flesh and deadens (numbs) the nerves. After
...5326. phantasma -- an appearance, apparition
... phantom. 5326 -- properly, a ; "(so Aesch., etc.)" (). 5326 () originally
referred to "seeing" a ghost or apparition.]. Word Origin...
3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... When is subsequentlyreferred to in narrative or by some speaker, the reference
is always in the plural, whether verb or pronoun , etc., except Rev 7:9 where...
1813. exaleipho -- to wipe out, erase, obliterate
... [1813 () originally meant, "to plaster, rub smooth, or whitewash." Later itreferred
to "wiping out" in the sense of "to " (rubbing out a writing or seal...
1427. dodeka -- two and ten, ie twelve
... dodeka Phonetic Spelling: (do'-dek-ah) Short Definition: twelve Definition: twelve;
the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus arereferred to....
2316. theos -- God, a god
... Gen 1 - 3). [Long before the NT was written, 2316 ()referred to the supreme
being who and sustains all things.]. Word Origin of...
1103. gnesios -- lawfully begotten, genuine
... because . [Originally, 1103 ()referred to children born from a marriage --
properly, "lawfully begotten, born in wedlock" (). It...
3751. osphus -- the loin
... "To smite the loins"referred to a fatal blow -- "forever ending" anything
that would (could) come from the slain.]. Word Origin a prim....
2197. Zacharias -- Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist...
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Zacharias Phonetic Spelling: (dzakh-ar-ee'-as)
Short Definition: Zechariah Definition: Zechariah, (a) a priestreferred to as...
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... The Lord continuously in the yielded believer so they can know what He prefers,
ie the (1 Jn 5:4). [4102 () in secular antiquityreferred to a (warranty)....
Strong's Hebrew
3240. yanach -- bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let...... (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here
referred to, in accordance with the older
grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these
...Library
The ApostlesReferred to the Redeemer's Return in the Language of...
... Chapter Five The Imminency of the Redeemer's Return 2. The Apostlesreferred
to the Redeemer's Return in the language of Imminency....
Ep. Lxii. The ArmenianReferred to is Probably Eustathius Bishop...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. LXII. The Armenianreferred to
is probably Eustathius Bishop of Sebaste? (The Armenian...
The Ninth Chapter: all Things Should beReferred to God as their...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Ninth Chapter: All Things should be
Referred to God as their Last End. The Voice of Christ MY...
Why the PassageReferred to must be Understood of a Man...
... A Treatise against two letters of the pelagians, Chapter 22."Why the PassageReferred
to Must Be Understood of a Man Established Under Grace....
To Baptism must beReferred all Remission of Sins, and the...
... Book I. Chapter 38 [XXXIII.]"To Baptism Must BeReferred All Remission of Sins,
and the Complete Healing of the Resurrection. Daily Cleansing....
Appendix (Referred to in Note 1)
... APPENDIX (referred to in note 1). It may be necessary to notice the only preceptive
passage in the New Testament which apparently bears a different aspect....
Principal AuthoritiesReferred To
... PRINCIPAL AUTHORITIESREFERRED TO. ATCD MS. F.4, 6, containing the Vita S.
Malachiae and a portion of Sermo ii. imbedded therein. Cent....
Translations. The Principal Latin Versions have BeenReferred to...
... The principal Latin versions have beenreferred to in 1. Of those in foreign
languages it is not easy to procure adequate information. Fialon....
That all Things which the Physical Theologists haveReferred to...
... Chapter 29."That All Things Which the Physical Theologists HaveReferred to the
World and Its Parts, They Ought to HaveReferred to the One True God....
Remarks on Some of the "Dangers and Wounds"Referred to in the...
... Book II. Chapter III."Remarks on Some of the "Dangers and Wounds"Referred
to in the Preceding Chapter. If these things are so...
Thesaurus
Referred (7 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of Refer. Multi-Version Concordance
Referred (7 Occurrences).
... For
they saw that in this parable He had
referred to them. (WEY).
...Reference (23 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of referring, or the state of beingreferred; as, reference to a
chart for guidance.... 4. (n.) One who, or that which, isreferred to....
Ass (95 Occurrences)
... as (chamowr or chamor, compare Arabic chamar, apparently connected with Arabic root
'achmar, "red," butreferred by some to root hamal, "to carry"; also, but...
Refer (4 Occurrences)
... or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source,
a motive, reason, or ground of explanation; as, hereferred the phenomena...
Refiner (10 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The process of refining metals isreferred to by way of
illustrations in Isaiah 1:25; Jeremiah 6:29; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2, 3....
Cities (427 Occurrences)
... The locality is firstreferred to in Genesis 13:10, where it is said that Lot "lifted
up his eyes, and beheld all the Plain of the Jordan, that it was well...
Ciccar
... The locality is firstreferred to in Genesis 13:10, where it is said that Lot "lifted
up his eyes, and beheld all the Plain of the Jordan, that it was well...
Almond (7 Occurrences)
... In Ecclesiastes 12:5, it isreferred to as illustrative, probably, of the haste
with which old age comes.... Also see Jeremiah 1:11referred to above....
Lily (9 Occurrences)
... use of the English word "lily." The expression "lily of the valleys" (Songs 2:1)
has nothing to do with the plant of that name; the flowersreferred to appear...
Canonicity
... Numerous psalms, by their mention of the "king" (as Psalms 2; 18; 20; 21; 28; 33;
45; 61; 63; 72; 101; 110), are naturallyreferred to the period of the...
Resources
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