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In the biblical context, the concept of "rejecting" often pertains to the refusal to accept God's commands, His messengers, or His salvation. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the consequences of turning away from divine instruction and grace.
Old Testament InstancesThe Old Testament frequently addresses the rejection of God's laws and prophets. In
1 Samuel 8:7, the Israelites demand a king to rule over them, rejecting God as their sovereign. The Lord tells Samuel, "Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king."
The rejection of God's prophets is another recurring theme. In
Jeremiah 6:19, God declares, "Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have not listened to My words and have rejected My law." This passage underscores the consequences of rejecting divine guidance.
New Testament TeachingsIn the New Testament, the rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah is a central theme.
John 1:11 states, "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." This rejection is further illustrated in the parable of the tenants (
Matthew 21:33-46), where the tenants reject and kill the landowner's son, symbolizing the rejection of Christ by the Jewish leaders.
The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue of rejection in his epistles. In
Romans 11:1-2, he writes, "I ask then, has God rejected His people? Certainly not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew." Here, Paul emphasizes that despite Israel's rejection of Christ, God has not abandoned His covenant people.
Consequences of RejectionThe Bible consistently warns of the spiritual and temporal consequences of rejecting God. In
Proverbs 1:24-26, wisdom personified declares, "Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, because you neglected all my counsel and wanted none of my correction, in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you." This passage highlights the peril of ignoring divine wisdom.
In the New Testament, Jesus warns of the eternal consequences of rejecting Him. In
John 12:48, He states, "There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day." This underscores the gravity of rejecting Christ's message of salvation.
Hope and RedemptionDespite the serious implications of rejection, the Bible also offers hope for redemption. In
Acts 3:19, Peter urges, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." This call to repentance demonstrates God's willingness to forgive and restore those who turn back to Him.
The parable of the prodigal son (
Luke 15:11-32) further illustrates God's readiness to accept those who have previously rejected Him. The father's joyous reception of his wayward son symbolizes God's grace and mercy towards repentant sinners.
In summary, the biblical theme of rejecting serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of accepting God's word and His salvation through Jesus Christ. The scriptures consistently call believers to heed divine instruction and embrace the grace offered through faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reject.
Greek
781. asophos -- unwise... 781 (an adjective, derived from 1 "not" and 4680 , "wise") -- properly, not wise;
because
rejecting God's leading (His will). Word Origin from alpha (as a neg.
...114. atheteo -- to do away with what has been laid down, set aside
... to do away with what has been laid down, set aside NASB Word Usage nullify (1),
refuse (1), reject (1), rejected (1), rejects (6),rejecting (1), set aside (3...
654. apostrepho -- to turn away, turn back
... ie () from the previous . 654 () emphasizes the element involved with turning
away orrejecting (, 1, 68.44). Word Origin from apo...
Library
Receiving andRejecting.
... XL. RECEIVING ANDREJECTING. 3rd Sunday after Trinity. S. Luke, xv.2.... The
time will come when He will be the Judge,rejecting them....
Faustus's Reasons forRejecting the Old Testament, and Augustin's...
... Book IV. Faustus's reasons forrejecting the Old Testament, and Augustin's
animadversions thereon. 1. Faustus said: Do I believe the Old Testament?...
The Jews, inRejecting Christ, Rejected God who Sent Him.
... Chapter CXXXVI."The Jews, inrejecting Christ, rejected God who sent him.
"For you see how He now addresses the people, saying...
With the Desire to Learn what Subjection to Christ Means after...
... Book V. Chapter XIII. With the desire to learn what subjection to Christ
means after putting forward andrejecting? With the desire...
The Dispersion of the Jews, and their Desolate Condition for...
... is shown to be the Son of God, Who created the world Chapter XXIII."The Dispersion
of the Jews, and Their Desolate Condition forRejecting Christ, Foretold....
The Epistle to Philemon this Epistle not Mutilated. Marcion's...
... Mutilated. Marcion's Inconsistency in Accepting This, andRejecting Three
Other Epistles Addressed to Individuals. Conclusions....
Marcion, who Would Blot Out the Record of Christ's Nativity, is...
... makes men Christian,"nay, you are the more dead, the more you are not a Christian;
having fallen away, after you had been one, byrejecting [6964] what you...
Our Scriptures were Received by Ancient Christians of Different...
... Upon the first of these we find, in very early times, one class of hereticsrejecting
the Old Testament entirely; another contending for the obligation of its...
The Doctrine of the Last Things.
... May not the guilt on our part forrejecting the second coming of Christ be as great
if not greater than that of the Jews forrejecting His first coming? II....
The Impending Conflict
... Whether this be accomplished by casting aside the law altogether, or byrejecting
one of its precepts, the result will be ultimately the same....
Thesaurus
Rejecting (9 Occurrences)... & vb. n.) of Reject. Multi-Version Concordance
Rejecting (9 Occurrences).
... Titus
3:10 A sectarian man, after a first and second admonition be
rejecting, (YLT).
...Rejection (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Act ofrejecting, or state of being rejected.
Multi-Version Concordance Rejection (3 Occurrences)....
Disciples (277 Occurrences)
... and that the appointment of a like number to extend the work of His kingdom was
a parabolic recognition that as the Jews were officiallyrejecting Him, so He...
Seventy (97 Occurrences)
... and that the appointment of a like number to extend the work of His kingdom was
a parabolic recognition that as the Jews were officiallyrejecting Him, so He...
Gibeah (52 Occurrences)
... The evening was nigh when they came over against Jebus-Jerusalem-but,rejecting
his servant's suggestion that they should lodge in this "city of a stranger"-ie...
Receiving (72 Occurrences)
... John 12:48 He who isrejecting me, and not receiving my sayings, hath one who is
judging him, the word that I spake, that will judge him in the last day, (YLT)....
Rejecteth (3 Occurrences)
Commandment (209 Occurrences)
... heaven" (Matthew 5:19). He condemned the Pharisees forrejecting the
commandments of God as given by Moses (Mark 7:8-13). There is a...
Admonishing (7 Occurrences)
... and admonishing you, (YLT). Titus 3:10 A sectarian man, after a first and
second admonition berejecting, (See RSV). Isaiah 8:11 For...
Apple-tree (3 Occurrences)
... On the whole there does not appear to be any sufficient reason forrejecting the
translation of the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and...
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