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The term "renowned" refers to being widely acclaimed and honored, often for notable achievements or qualities. In the context of the Bible, renown is associated with individuals, places, or events that have gained significant recognition and respect due to their roles in God's divine plan. The concept of renown is closely tied to the idea of legacy and the lasting impact of one's actions or character.
Biblical Figures of Renown1.
Abraham: Known as the father of many nations, Abraham's faith and obedience to God earned him a place of great renown. In
Genesis 12:2, God promises Abraham, "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." Abraham's legacy is foundational to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths.
2.
David: King David is renowned for his leadership, military prowess, and deep relationship with God. His psalms and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel contribute to his lasting fame. In
1 Samuel 18:7, the women of Israel sing, "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands," highlighting his renown as a warrior.
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Solomon: Renowned for his wisdom, King Solomon's fame spread far beyond Israel. His ability to govern with discernment and his role in building the Temple in Jerusalem are key aspects of his legacy. In
1 Kings 10:24, it is noted, "The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart."
Places of Renown1.
Jerusalem: As the city of David and the location of Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem holds a place of great renown in biblical history. It is the spiritual heart of Israel and a focal point for God's covenant with His people.
Psalm 48:1-2 declares, "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King."
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Mount Sinai: Renowned as the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, Mount Sinai is a symbol of God's covenant and law.
Exodus 19:18 describes the scene: "Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire."
Events of Renown1.
The Exodus: The deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage is a pivotal event of renown, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness. This event is commemorated annually in the Jewish Passover. In
Exodus 15:11, Moses and the Israelites sing, "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?"
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The Resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, marking Jesus' victory over sin and death. This event is renowned for its transformative impact on the disciples and its foundational role in the spread of Christianity. In
1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Paul emphasizes its importance: "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."
Conceptual UnderstandingRenown in the Bible is often linked to God's purposes and the fulfillment of His promises. It is not merely about fame or human achievement but is deeply connected to divine approval and the advancement of God's kingdom. Those who are renowned in Scripture are often those who have demonstrated faithfulness, courage, and a willingness to serve God's will, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire and instruct believers today.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king.
Greek
1059. Gamaliel -- Gamaliel, arenowned teacher of the law... Gamaliel, a
renowned teacher of the law. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Gamaliel Phonetic Spelling: (gam-al-ee-ale') Short Definition
...Strong's Hebrew
7148. qari -- called, summoned... famous,
renowned. From qara'; called, ie Select -- famous,
renowned. see HEBREW
qara'. 7147, 7148. qari. 7149 . Strong's Numbers.
8051. Shammua -- three Israelites
... NASB Word Usage Shammua (5). Shammua, Shammuah. From shamem;renowned; Shammua,
the name of four Israelites -- Shammua, Shammuah. see HEBREW shamem....
8034. shem -- a name
... 8), famous (3), famous* (1), memorial (1), Name (3), name (654), name's (11), name*
(4), named (7), named* (66), names (80), renown (6),renowned (1), report (1...
1984. halal -- to shine
... deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against),
give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage,renowned, shine....
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...
1984b. halal -- to be boastful, to praise
... a mad (1), makes fools (1), making fools (1), offers praises (1), praise (90), praised
(20), praises (1), praising (5), race madly (1),renowned (1), sang...
Library
He Proves from theRenowned Confession of the Blessed Peter that...
... Book III. Chapter XII. He proves from therenowned confession of the blessed
Peter that Christ is God. But if you prefer the authority...
Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax, Men Distinguished and...
... Book VII. Chapter XXVIII."Acacius, Bishop of Beroea, Zeno, and Ajax,
Men Distinguished andRenowned for Virtue. The following...
The Adventures of Saint George of England.
... King Bobadildo, the sable monarch of that empire, so wonderfullyrenowned in its
own annals, if not in those of other countries, received him with all the...
The Same Continued.
... do. For your justlyrenowned presbytery, worthy of God, is fitted as exactly
to the bishop as the strings are to the harp. Therefore...
For the King There were Three Great Perils: the People...
... Both wererenowned for beauty and the splendor of their dress.... There in a great
palace, erected by the king, they met the tworenowned women....
Jesus in the Temple.
... very verge of daring, he plants himself in the temple and addresses the multitude
in a capacity that was assumed only by the oldest and mostrenowned Rabbis of...
Paul Before his Conversion.
... Saul or Paul [342] was of strictly Jewish parentage, but was born, a few years after
Christ, [343] in therenowned Grecian commercial and literary city of...
When the Nation of the Picts Received the Faith of Christ. [565 AD...
... But whatsoever he was himself, this we know for certain concerning him, that he
left successorsrenowned for their continence, their love of God, and...
You Say that You are not the Defender or the Champion of Origen...
... defender or the champion of Origen; but I will at once confront you with your own
book of which you spoke in that notorious preface to yourrenowned work in...
Of the Example of Patience Given by Abbot Paphnutius.
... Now let us give the other instance of Abbot Paphnutius, who always remained so
zealously in the recesses of thatrenowned and far-famed desert of Scete, in...
Thesaurus
Renowned (15 Occurrences)... (a.) Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or
for grandeur; eminent; as, a
renowned king.
...Renowned (15 Occurrences).
...Shinar (8 Occurrences)
... Later on came Evedoreschus, the native Enwe-duran-ki,renowned as a priest favored
by the gods.... It was apparentlyrenowned as a necropolis....
Renown (24 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 26:17 They shall take up a lamentation over you, and tell you, How you are
destroyed, who were inhabited by seafaring men, therenowned city, who was...
Zechariah (55 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah isrenowned or remembered. (1.) A prophet
of Judah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets....
Tower (74 Occurrences)
... of the foundation of heaven and earth," called by Nabopolassar and Nebuchadrezzar
ziqqurat Babili, "the Tower of Babylon"-the world-renowned temple dedicated...
Vanished (13 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 26:17 They shall take up a lamentation over you, and tell you, How you are
destroyed, who were inhabited by seafaring men, therenowned city, who was...
Zenas (1 Occurrence)
... Plutarch applies this name to therenowned jurist Mucius Scaevola." The ordinary
meaning seems preferable, which sees in Zenas one who previous to his...
Nevermore (3 Occurrences)
... 14:20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed
thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never berenowned....
Oak (22 Occurrences)
... Tristram says that this oak near Hebron "has for several centuries taken the place
of the oncerenowned terebinth which Marked the site of Mamre on the other...
Leeks (1 Occurrence)
... such a use of the word occurs in the Talmud The leek (Allium porrum) is much grown
today in Palestine, while in ancient Egypt this vegetable wasrenowned....
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