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In the context of the Bible, the term "regarded" often pertains to how individuals, actions, or offerings are perceived or valued by God or others. This concept is significant in understanding the relational dynamics between God and humanity, as well as among individuals within the biblical narrative.
Divine RegardGod's regard for individuals is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In
Genesis 4:4-5, the Lord's regard for Abel and his offering, as opposed to Cain's, highlights the importance of the heart's condition and the sincerity behind one's actions: "And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering He did not look with favor." This passage underscores the principle that God values the intentions and righteousness behind offerings more than the offerings themselves.
Similarly, in
1 Samuel 16:7, when Samuel is sent to anoint a new king, God instructs him, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This verse emphasizes that God's regard is based on internal qualities rather than external appearances.
Human RegardThe Bible also addresses how individuals regard one another. In
Philippians 2:3, believers are encouraged to "do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves." This teaching reflects the biblical ethic of valuing others and regarding them with love and humility, following the example of Christ.
In the context of leadership and authority,
Hebrews 13:17 instructs believers to "obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no benefit to you." This passage highlights the importance of regarding spiritual leaders with respect and cooperation, recognizing their role in guiding the community of faith.
Regard for God's Law and CommandsThe Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of regarding God's law and commands with reverence and obedience.
Psalm 119:6 states, "Then I would not be ashamed when I regard all Your commandments." This verse illustrates the connection between regarding God's commands and living a life of integrity and honor.
In the New Testament, Jesus reinforces the significance of regarding God's commandments in
John 14:15: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." Here, the regard for God's commands is directly linked to the expression of love for Christ, indicating that true devotion is demonstrated through obedience.
Regard in Worship and SacrificeThe concept of regard is also evident in the context of worship and sacrifice. In
Malachi 1:8, God rebukes the Israelites for offering blemished sacrifices, saying, "When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" This passage highlights the necessity of offering God what is worthy and honorable, reflecting a proper regard for His holiness and majesty.
In summary, the biblical concept of "regarded" encompasses how God perceives individuals and their actions, how people are to regard one another, and how God's laws and commands are to be esteemed. It serves as a reminder of the importance of sincerity, humility, and obedience in one's relationship with God and others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Regard.
Greek
1784. entimos -- valued, precious... Word Origin from en and time Definition valued, precious NASB Word Usage high regard
(1), highly
regarded (1), more distinguished (1), precious (2).
...3625. oikoumene -- the inhabited earth
... the land that is being inhabited, the land in a state of habitation), the inhabited
world, that is, the Roman world, for all outside it wasregarded as of no...
1896. epeidon -- to look upon
... to look upon. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epeidon Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-i'-don) Short Definition: I looked upon,regarded Definition: I looked upon...
2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose
... 2), considering (1), count (4), counted (1), esteem (1), governor (1), leader (1),
leaders (3), leading (1), led (1), regard (5),regarded (1), Ruler (1...
3131. manna -- manna
... 2307 ). [GHC MacGregor, "There is evidence to show that Jewish theologyregarded
the giving of manna as the miracle , the even for the Messiah....
1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... opinion) Definition to have an opinion, to seem NASB Word Usage deem (1), expect
(1), has a mind (1), inclined (1), recognized (1),regarded (1), reputation (3...
3049. logizomai -- to reckon, to consider
... 1), credit (1), credited (9), credits (1), dwell (1), maintain (1), numbered (2),
propose (1), reason (1), reckoned (2), regard (4),regarded (3), suppose (1...
5440. phulakterion -- an outpost, fortification, an amulet
... capsule containing little parchment rolls with the Hebrew texts, affixed to the
left upper arm or the forehead of men at morning prayer, andregarded as a...
3148. mastix -- a whip, scourge
... 24, cf. Heb 11:26). It is an old word that was used for afflictionsregarded
as a scourge from God" (, 1 299). When 3148 () refers...
2239. ethos -- custom
... 2239 (from 1485 , "habit, custom") -- "familiar morals," referring to daily (moral ,
behavioral ). 2239 ("habits,regarded") only occurs in 1 Cor 15:33....
Strong's Hebrew
7182. qesheb -- attentiveness... diligently, hearing, much heed, that
regarded. From qashab; a hearkening -- X
diligently, hearing, much heed, that
regarded. see HEBREW qashab. 7181, 7182.
...2803. chashab -- to think, account
... 2), mindful (1), plan (2), planned (3), planning (5), plans (4), plotted (1), pondered
(1), purposed (3), reckoned (10), regard (1),regarded (8), regards (1...
2811. Chashabyahu -- "Yah has taken account," the name of a number...
... Hashabiah. Or Chashabyahuw {khash-ab-yaw'-hoo}; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has
regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites -- Hashabiah....
2181. zanah -- to commit fornication, be a harlot
... the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment);
figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish people beingregarded as the...
6437. panah -- to turn
... 2), faced* (1), faces (3), facing (11), facing back (1), have regard (2), look
(4), looked (9), prepare (1), prepared (1), regard (2),regarded (1), regards (1...
3939. laanah -- wormwood
... hemlock, wormwood. From an unused root supposed to mean to curse; wormwood (regarded
as poisonous, and therefore accursed) -- hemlock, wormwood. 3938, 3939....
1951. hun -- to be easy
... Short Definition: easy. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be easy NASB
Word Usageregarded it as easy (1). be ready. A primitive...
7200. raah -- to see
... observe (1), observed (5), observing (1), perceive (2), perceived (2), presents
(1), provide (3), provided (2), public (1), regard (2),regarded (2), regards (1...
2185. zonoth -- armour
...Regarded by some as if from zuwn or an unused root, and applied to military equipments;
but evidently the feminine plural active participle of zanah; harlots...
Library
How the BishopsRegarded Origen.
... Book VI. Chapter XXVII."How the Bishopsregarded Origen. He was so earnestly
affected toward Origen, that he urged him to come...
Three Things Briefly to beRegarded in Christ --viz. His Offices...
... CHAPTER 15. THREE THINGS BRIEFLY TO BEREGARDED IN CHRIST"VIZ. HIS OFFICES OF PROPHET,
KING, AND PRIEST. THREE THINGS BRIEFLY TO BEREGARDED IN CHRIST"VIZ....
HeRegarded not God Indeed under the Form of a Human Body, but as...
... Book VII. Chapter I."HeRegarded Not God Indeed Under the Form of a Human
Body, But as a Corporeal Substance Diffused Through Space....
The New Testament Immediately Emancipated Itself from the...
... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 1. The New Testament immediately emancipated itself
from the conditions of its origin, and claimed to beregarded as simply a...
Celsus, Moreover, Assumes that Sun, and Moon, and Stars are...
... Chapter XIII. Celsus, moreover, assumes that sun, and moon, and stars
areregarded by us as of? Celsus, moreover, assumes that...
We have Already Shown that Jesus Can beRegarded Neither as an...
... Chapter XXXII. We have already shown that Jesus can beregarded neither
as an arrogant man? We have already shown that Jesus can...
For it Would, Indeed, be Absurd that Certain Stones and Buildings...
... Chapter LIX. For it would, indeed, be absurd that certain stones and
buildings should beregarded as? For it would, indeed, be...
All the People Upon the Earth are to beRegarded as Having Used...
... Chapter XXX. All the people upon the earth are to beregarded as having
used one divine? All the people upon the earth are to...
Marcion Insinuated the Untrustworthiness of Certain Apostles whom...
... Paul Rebuked The Rebuke Shows that It Cannot BeRegarded as Derogating from
Their Authority. The Apostolic Gospels Perfectly Authentic....
He Passes from Philosophy to the Philosophers, Beginning with...
... Chap. XVII."He Passes from Philosophy to the Philosophers, Beginning with Epicurus;
And How HeRegarded Leucippus and Democritus as Authors of Error....
Thesaurus
Regarded (52 Occurrences)...Regarded (52 Occurrences). Matthew 14:5 And he would have liked to put him to death,
but was afraid of the people, because they
regarded John as a Prophet.
...Lud (10 Occurrences)
... In Isaiah 66:19 Lud is mentioned with Tarshish and Pul (generallyregarded
as a mistake for Phut), Tubal, Javan, and the isles....
Ludim (3 Occurrences)
... In Isaiah 66:19 Lud is mentioned with Tarshish and Pul (generallyregarded
as a mistake for Phut), Tubal, Javan, and the isles....
Deuterocanonical
... pertains to "a second Canon or ecclesiastical writing of inferior authority," and
the history of these books shows that they were all at timesregarded by a...
Deutero-canonical
... pertains to "a second Canon or ecclesiastical writing of inferior authority," and
the history of these books shows that they were all at timesregarded by a...
Azazel (3 Occurrences)
... an intentional alteration of 'el plus `azaz, robur Dei, "strength of God"; compare
below the angel of the Book of Enoch); while others haveregarded the word...
Adoration
... In its widest sense it includes reverence to beings other than God, especially to
monarchs, who in oriental countries wereregarded with feelings of awe....
Promise (112 Occurrences)
... In the New Testament these promises are founded on, andregarded as having their
true fulfillment in, Christ and those who are His (2 Corinthians 1:20...
Africa (1 Occurrence)
... 1. Africa as Known to the Ancients: Naturally the most considerable part of Africa
known to the Hebrews was Egypt itself, but Libya isregarded as being...
Adultery (49 Occurrences)
... Adultery wasregarded as a great social wrong, as well as a great sin.... 3. A Heinous
Crime: Adultery wasregarded as a heinous crime (Job 31:11)....
Resources
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