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In biblical terminology, the concept of "reserved" often pertains to God's sovereign will and His divine plan, where certain things are set apart for specific purposes or times. This notion is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's control over creation and His unfolding plan for humanity.
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Divine Judgment and Wrath: The Bible frequently uses the term "reserved" in the context of divine judgment. In
2 Peter 2:4, the apostle Peter writes, "For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell, delivering them in chains to be held in gloomy darkness until judgment," indicating that the fallen angels are reserved for a future day of judgment. Similarly,
Jude 1:6 states, "And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling, He keeps in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day."
2.
The Day of the Lord: The concept of reservation is also applied to the eschatological "Day of the Lord." In
2 Peter 3:7, it is written, "And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men." This passage underscores the certainty of God's future judgment and the preservation of the current world order until that appointed time.
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God's Promises and Inheritance: The idea of being reserved is not limited to judgment but extends to the promises and inheritance of believers. In
1 Peter 1:4, believers are described as having "an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you." This highlights the assurance and security of the believer's future hope, safeguarded by God's power.
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The Role of Believers: Believers themselves are called to be reserved for God's purposes. In
Romans 11:4, Paul references God's words to Elijah, "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal." This demonstrates God's preservation of a faithful remnant, set apart for His service and glory.
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The Nature of God's Word: The Scriptures themselves are depicted as being reserved for the edification and guidance of God's people. In
Psalm 119:11, the psalmist declares, "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You." Here, the act of reserving God's word within one's heart is a means of spiritual preservation and sanctification.
The theme of reservation in the Bible serves as a reminder of God's meticulous planning and the assurance that His purposes will be fulfilled in His perfect timing. Whether in judgment or blessing, the things that are reserved by God are secure and certain, reflecting His unchanging nature and sovereign will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Reserve.
2. (a.) Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as, reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater.
3. (a.) Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank.
Greek
606. apokeimai -- to be laid away, be laid up in store... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apokeimai Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ok'-i-mahee) Short
Definition: I have been put away, am stored, am
reserved for Definition: I
...620. apoleipo -- to leave, leave behind
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apoleipo Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ol-ipe'-o)
Short Definition: I leave, leave behind, desert, amreserved Definition: I...
2343. thesaurizo -- to lay up, store up
... Word Origin from thesauros Definition to lay up, store up NASB Word Usagereserved
(1), save (2), store (2), stored up...treasure (1), stores up treasure (1...
5020. tartaroo -- to cast into hell
... Later, came to represent for . "5020 () is a Greek name for the , especially
the abode of the -- hence " (); to send into thereserved for ....
3032. Libertinos -- Freedman, the name of a synagogue
... nos) Short Definition: a freedman Definition: a freedman, one of the class of
manumitted slaves; a synagogue at Jerusalem appears to have beenreserved for them...
5083. tereo -- to watch over, to guard
... over (1), keeping (1), keeping guard over (1), keeps (9), kept (12), kept in custody
(3), observe (3), preserve (1), preserved (1),reserved (4), watching over...
Strong's Hebrew
683. Atsalyahu -- "Yah hasreserved," an Israelite... 682b, 683. Atsalyahu. 684 . "Yah has
reserved," an Israelite. Transliteration:
Atsalyahu Phonetic Spelling: (ats-al-yaw'-hoo) Short Definition: Azaliah.
...3498. yathar -- to remain over
... 1), more than enough (1), preserve (1), prosper you abundantly (1), remain (2),
remainder (7), remained (2), remaining (2), remains (3),reserved (2), rest (18...
680. atsal -- to lay aside, reserve, withdraw, withhold
... Word Origin a denominative verb from the same as etsel Definition to lay aside,
reserve, withdraw, withhold NASB Word Usage refuse (1),reserved (1), set back...
8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve
... 1), performing (2), preserve (5), preserved (3), preserves (6), protect (4), protects
(1), regard (3), regards (2), remains (1),reserved (1), secured (1...
2820. chasak -- to withhold, refrain
... keep back (1), keeps back (1), kept (1), kept their in check (1), kept back (1),
lessen (1), lessened (1), refrain (1), requited (1),reserved (2), restrain (1...
7604. shaar -- to remain, be left over
... left (1), leave (12), leave as a remnant (1), leaves (1), left (73), left behind
(2), remain (10), remained (11), remains (6), remnant (2),reserved (1), rest...
5603. saphan -- to cover, cover in, panel
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to cover, cover in, panel NASB Word Usage covered
(1), paneled (3), paneling (1),reserved (1), treasures (1)....
Library
Whether, if this Sacrament had BeenReserved in a Pyx, or...
... Whether, if this sacrament had beenreserved in a pyx, or consecrated at the moment
of Christ's death by one of the apostles, Christ Himself would have died...
That the Believer is Amended andReserved.
... Third Book. 57. That the believer is amended andreserved. In the cxviith
Psalm: "The Lord amending hath amended me, and hath not...
The Absurd Opinion of Epicurus and the Profane Conceits of the...
... Chapter L."The Absurd Opinion of Epicurus and the Profane Conceits of the Heretic
Menander on Death, Even Enoch and ElijahReserved for Death....
Another Reason for which Our Redemption was Denied to Angels and...
... THE SECOND CENTURY 35 Another reason for which our Redemption was denied
to Angels andreserved only to be wrought by our Saviour....
How Titus Exhibited all Sorts of Shows at Cesarea Philippi....
... CHAPTER 2. How Titus Exhibited All Sorts Of Shows At Cesarea Philippi. Concerning
Simon The Tyrant How He Was Taken, AndReserved For The Triumph....
The Answer, Telling that this Question Should beReserved for a...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XXXVI. The answer, telling that
this question should bereserved for a future Conference....
Of the Characteristics of the Prayer, the Fuller Treatment of...
... Prolegomena. Chapter IX. Of the characteristics of the prayer, the fuller treatment
of which isreserved for the Conferences of the Elders....
Psalm XLIV.
... Thee "face to face," yet by any created being whatsoever "Thou commandest salvation
unto Israel." For that sight of Thee "face to face" isreserved for those...
Translated from the Greek.
... predicted of Christ [2820] that then would the rulers fail from Judah, and the leaders
from his thighs, [2821] when He came for whom it isreserved (the kingdom...
That the Scriptures are Divinely Inspired.
... foretold of Him, that princes would not cease from Judah, nor leaders from between
his thighs, until He should come for whom it has beenreserved (viz., the...
Thesaurus
Reserved (28 Occurrences)... & pp) of Reserve. 2. (a.) Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as,
reserved troops; a
reserved seat in a theater.
...Reserved (28 Occurrences).
...Reserve (15 Occurrences)
... except. 4. (n.) The act of reserving, or keeping back; reservation. 5. (n.)
That which isreserved, or kept back, as for future use. 6...
Nether (19 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:4 For if God didn't spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down
to Tartarus, and committed them to pits of darkness, to bereserved for judgment...
Blackness (13 Occurrences)
...reserved for ever." In art this figurative language has found majestic and
awe-inspiring expression in Dore's illustrations of Dante's Purgatory and Milton's...
Servants (763 Occurrences)
... These must have been more or less menial, the more formal and honorable duties being
reserved for "the priests and Levites, the singers, (and) porters" (Ezra 7...
Keepers (78 Occurrences)
... On them shall devolve all the various duties of the temple except the actual offering
of sacrifices, which isreserved for "the priests the Levites, the sons...
Gloom (29 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:17 These are springs without water, and mists driven by storm, to whom
the gloom of darkness isreserved for ever. (DBY YLT RSV)....
Footmen (13 Occurrences)
... 8:4 David took from him one thousand seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand
footmen: and David hamstrung all the chariot horses, butreserved of them for...
Dense (11 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:17 These people are wells without water, mists driven along by
a storm, men for whom the dense darkness has beenreserved. (WEY)....
Blackest (5 Occurrences)
... Blackest (5 Occurrences). 2 Peter 2:17 These are wells without water, clouds driven
by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has beenreserved forever....
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