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In the context of the Bible, the term "regards" often pertains to the consideration, respect, or attention given to individuals, actions, or principles. The concept of regarding others and God is deeply embedded in biblical teachings, emphasizing the importance of respect, honor, and acknowledgment in relationships and spiritual life.
Regard for God and His CommandmentsThe Bible frequently underscores the necessity of regarding God with reverence and obedience. In
Deuteronomy 6:5, believers are instructed to "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This commandment highlights the utmost regard one must have for God, prioritizing Him above all else. The fear of the Lord, which is often equated with a deep respect and regard for His authority and holiness, is described as the beginning of wisdom (
Proverbs 9:10).
Regard for OthersScripture also emphasizes the importance of regarding others with love and respect. In
Philippians 2:3-4, Paul writes, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage encourages believers to regard others with humility and selflessness, reflecting the love of Christ in interpersonal relationships.
God's Regard for HumanityThe Bible reveals God's regard for humanity through His acts of love, mercy, and salvation.
Psalm 8:4-5 marvels at God's attention to mankind: "What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor." This passage illustrates God's high regard for human beings, despite their frailty, and His desire to bestow honor upon them.
Regard for Justice and RighteousnessThe biblical narrative consistently calls for a regard for justice and righteousness.
Micah 6:8 states, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the regard believers must have for living a life that reflects God's justice and mercy.
Warnings Against Misplaced RegardThe Bible also warns against misplaced regard, such as valuing material wealth or human approval over God's will. In
Matthew 6:24, Jesus teaches, "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." This admonition serves as a reminder to maintain proper regard for God above worldly pursuits.
ConclusionThe concept of "regards" in the Bible encompasses a broad spectrum of relationships and attitudes, from the reverence due to God to the respect and love owed to others. It calls believers to align their hearts and actions with divine principles, ensuring that their regard is rightly placed according to biblical teachings.
Greek
1252. diakrino -- to distinguish, to judge... 2), doubting (2), doubts (2), judge (1), judged (1), made distinctions (1),
made...distinction (1), misgivings (2), pass judgment (1),
regards...as superior (
...1349. dike -- right (as self-evident), justice (the principle, a...
... Cognate: 1349 -- properly, , especially a which declares someone approved or
disapproved; a judgment (just finding) thatregards someone (something) as "guilty...
2820. kleroo -- to assign by lot
... [The above renderingregards the Greek genitive as "."]. Word Origin from kleros
Definition to assign by lot NASB Word Usage obtained an inheritance (1)....
3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a...
... [3056 () is a common term (used 330 times in the NT) withregards to a person
sharing a message (discourse, "communication-speech")....
2919. krino -- to judge, decide
... 42), judged (25), judges (10), judging (5), judgment (1), pass judgment (1), passes
judgment (1), passing judgment (1), pronounced (1),regards (2), stand...
Strong's Hebrew
7789. shur -- to behold, regard... root Definition to behold, regard NASB Word Usage behold (5), beholds (1), lie in
wait (1), look (2), notices (1), regard (1),
regards (1), see (1), watch (1).
...2803. chashab -- to think, account
... 1), plan (2), planned (3), planning (5), plans (4), plotted (1), pondered (1), purposed
(3), reckoned (10), regard (1), regarded (8),regards (1), require an...
6437. panah -- to turn
... 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), return* (...
8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve
... 1), perform (3), performed (1), performing (2), preserve (5), preserved (3), preserves
(6), protect (4), protects (1), regard (3),regards (2), remains (1...
7200. raah -- to see
... observed (5), observing (1), perceive (2), perceived (2), presents (1), provide
(3), provided (2), public (1), regard (2), regarded (2),regards (1), remained...
5234. nakar -- to regard, recognize
... 1), familiar (1), know (2), knows (1), partial* (1), partiality* (3), perceived
(1), point (1), recognize (7), recognized (8), regard (1),regards (2), show (3...
Library
Of the Effect of Penance, asRegards the Pardon of Mortal Sin (Six...
... OF THE EFFECT OF PENANCE, ASREGARDS THE PARDON OF MORTAL SIN (SIX ARTICLES).
We must now consider the effect of Penance; and (1) as...
Of the Cause of Sin, asRegards the Devil (Four Articles)
... OF THE CAUSE OF SIN, ASREGARDS THE DEVIL (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now
consider the cause of sin, asregards the devil; and under...
Whether the Goodness of the Will, asRegards the Means, Depends on...
... OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES) Whether
the goodness of the will, asregards the means, depends on the intention of...
Of the Condition of the Offspring asRegards Knowledge (Two...
... OF THE CONDITION OF THE OFFSPRING ASREGARDS KNOWLEDGE (TWO ARTICLES). We next
consider the condition of the offspring as to knowledge....
Of the Work of Adornment, asRegards the Fourth Day (Three...
... OF THE WORK OF ADORNMENT, ASREGARDS THE FOURTH DAY (THREE ARTICLES). We
must next consider the work of adornment, first as to each...
Of the Condition of the Offspring asRegards Righteousness (Two...
... OF THE CONDITION OF THE OFFSPRING ASREGARDS RIGHTEOUSNESS (TWO ARTICLES). We now
have to consider the condition of the offspring as to righteousness....
Of the Grace of God asRegards Its Essence (Four Articles)
... OF THE GRACE OF GOD ASREGARDS ITS ESSENCE (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now
consider the grace of God asregards its essence; and under...
Whether the Book of LifeRegards Only the Life of Glory of the...
... THE BOOK OF LIFE (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the book of liferegards only
the life of glory of the predestined? Objection 1: It seems...
Whether any virtueRegards the Outward Movements of the Body?
... OF MODESTY AS CONSISTING IN THE OUTWARD MOVEMENTS OF THE BODY (FOUR ARTICLES)
Whether any virtueregards the outward movements of the body?...
A Difficulty asRegards the Chastity of Unbelievers. None but a...
... Book I. Chapter 4."A Difficulty asRegards the Chastity of Unbelievers.
None But a Believer is Truly a Chaste Man. What, then, have...
Thesaurus
Regards (43 Occurrences)...Regards (43 Occurrences).
... (WEY). Acts 5:35 and said to them, Men of Israel, take
heed to yourselves as
regards these men what ye are going to do; (DBY).
...Riches (118 Occurrences)
... (4) Hamonregards riches in the aspect of being much, this coming from the original...
(5) Chayilregards riches as power (Psalm 62:1 Isaiah 8:4; Isaiah 10:14)....
Descent (22 Occurrences)
... The formerregards the clause "of the earth," an appositive genitive, as when we
speak of "the city of Rome," namely, "the lower parts, ie the earth." The...
Persevering (2 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Romans 12:12 Asregards hope, rejoicing: asregards tribulation,
enduring: asregards prayer, persevering: (DBY YLT NAS)....
Precious (128 Occurrences)
... Josephus (Ant., III, vii, 5; BJ, V, v, 7). The possible Greek and Latin equivalents
of Hebrew names are thus as follows: It may be remarked, asregards the 1st...
Stones (244 Occurrences)
... Josephus (Ant., III, vii, 5; BJ, V, v, 7). The possible Greek and Latin equivalents
of Hebrew names are thus as follows: It may be remarked, asregards the 1st...
Regard (230 Occurrences)
... upon; to respect; to relate to; to touch; as, an argument does not regard the question;
-- often used impersonally; as, I agree with you asregards this or that...
Foreknow (1 Occurrence)
... It is true that the Scripture makes use of anthropomorphic forms of expression as
regards the way in which God obtains knowledge (Genesis 3:8), and sometimes...
Foreknowledge (2 Occurrences)
... It is true that the Scripture makes use of anthropomorphic forms of expression as
regards the way in which God obtains knowledge (Genesis 3:8), and sometimes...
Utter (111 Occurrences)
... your minds. Asregards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but asregards your
minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years. (WEY). 2...
Resources
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