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The term "respectively" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of order and sequence, which "respectively" implies, is present throughout the Scriptures. The word "respectively" is used in modern language to indicate that items in a list correspond to items in another list in the same order. In the biblical context, understanding the order and sequence of events, genealogies, and teachings is crucial for proper interpretation and application.
Order in Creation and GenealogiesThe Bible begins with the account of creation, where God establishes order in the universe.
Genesis 1 details the sequence of creation, with each day bringing forth new elements of the world, culminating in the creation of humanity. This orderly account underscores the importance of sequence in God's design.
Genealogies in the Bible, such as those found in
Genesis 5 and
Matthew 1, also reflect the concept of order. These genealogies list individuals in a specific sequence, showing the lineage from one generation to the next. The order is significant for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises, particularly the lineage of Jesus Christ.
Order in Worship and LawThe Old Testament law, given to Moses, includes detailed instructions for worship and sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of following God's commands in a specific order.
Leviticus 1-7 outlines the procedures for various offerings, each with its own sequence of actions. This order reflects the holiness and precision required in approaching God.
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the order in worship within the church. In
1 Corinthians 14:40, he instructs, "But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner." This directive highlights the importance of maintaining order in the assembly of believers to ensure edification and peace.
Order in the Teachings of JesusJesus' teachings often follow a logical sequence, building upon previous lessons to reveal deeper truths. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is a prime example, where Jesus begins with the Beatitudes, progresses through teachings on the law, and concludes with instructions on living a life of faith and obedience.
Order in EschatologyThe Bible's prophetic literature, particularly in the books of Daniel and Revelation, presents a sequence of events concerning the end times. Understanding the order of these events is essential for interpreting eschatological prophecies. For instance,
Revelation 1:19 provides a framework for the book: "Therefore write down the things you have seen, and the things that are, and the things that will happen after this."
ConclusionWhile the word "respectively" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept of order and sequence is integral to understanding Scripture. From creation to eschatology, the Bible presents a divinely ordained order that reflects God's nature and purposes. Recognizing this order helps believers comprehend the unfolding of God's plan throughout history and in their own lives.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers to each in order; as, let each man respectively perform his duty.
2. (adv.) Relatively; not absolutely.
3. (adv.) Partially; with respect to private views.
4. (adv.) With respect; regardfully.
Greek
5025. tautais and tautas -- hence, that, then, these, those.... Word Origin dat. and acc. fem. pl.
respectively of houtos,, qv. hence, that,
then, these, those. And tautas (tow'-tas) dative case
...5026. taute and tauten and tautes -- her
... Word Origin dat., acc. and gen. fem. sing.respectively of houtos,, qv.
her And tauten (tow'-tane), and tautes (tow'-tace) dative...
1199. desmos -- a band, bond
... Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculinerespectively from deo; a band, ie Ligament
(of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or...
5590. psuche -- breath, the soul
... is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from zoe, which is mere vitality,
even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspondrespectively to the...
4572. seautou -- of (to, for) yourself
... seh-ow-to', and accusative case seauton seh-ow-ton', likewise contracted sautou
(sow-too'), sautoi (sow-to'), and sauton (sow-ton'),respectively of (with, to...
5368. phileo -- to love
... will as a matter of principle, duty and propriety: the two thus stand related very
much as ethelo and boulomai, or as thumos and nousrespectively; the former...
3004. lego -- to say
... relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas epo and phemi
generally refer to an individual expression or speechrespectively; while rheo...
5516. chxs -- abbreviation for six hundred sixty-six
... 14th and an obsolete letter (stigma as a cross) of the Greek alphabet (intermediate
between the 5th and 6th), used as numbers; denotingrespectively 600, 60...
2878. korban -- an offering
... Korbanas (kor-ban-as') of Hebrew and Chaldee originrespectively (qorban); a votive
offering and the offering; a consecrated present (to the Temple fund); by...
4894. suneidon -- to see together, hence to comprehend
... From sun and eido; to see completely; used (like its primary) only in two past tenses,
respectively meaning to understand or become aware, and to be conscious...
Strong's Hebrew
3672. Kinaroth -- a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city... Or Kinnereth {kin-neh'-reth};
respectively plural and singular feminine from the
same as kinnowr; perhaps harp-shaped; Kinneroth or Kinnereth, a place in
...Library
Concerning the Words Ascribed to John by all the Four Evangelists...
... The Prologue. Chapter XII."Concerning the Words Ascribed to John by All
the Four EvangelistsRespectively. 25. Moreover, Matthew...
Who are These Men who are Wont to Dispute at Such Great Length in...
... with the open countenance of truth. Bishopsrespectively of Rome, Alexandria,
Milan, and Aquileia. 22. Who are these men who are...
Nature of Covenanting.
... The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between partiesrespectively independent
of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture....
The Order of the Books
... The Hebrew Bible has also three divisions, knownrespectively as the Law, the
Prophets, and the Writings. The Law stands for the Pentateuch....
Blessed Trust
... types of character, and that these threefold benedictions constitute, as it were,
the keynotes of the portions of the psalm in which theyrespectively occur....
Dream and Reality
... But the difference between all these other appearances of gods and the Incarnation
lies in the acts to which they and itrespectively led, and the purposes for...
Articuli xxxix. Ecclesi?? Anglican??. AD 1562.
... 'That if any publick Reader in either of Our Universities, or any Head or Master
of a College, or any other personrespectively in either of them, shall affix...
The Lost Coin.
... but on the contrary, a studied balanced parallelism, I look for the distinction
in the nature of the property which, in the two casesrespectively, was lost...
Egypt and Greece.
... The Greeks and the Egyptians were both wealthy and powerful, and the countries which
theyrespectively inhabited were fertile and beautiful beyond expression...
Perishing or Being Saved
... Further, we have to observe that the consideration which determines the class to
which men belong, is the attitude which theyrespectively take to the...
Thesaurus
Respectively (2 Occurrences)... 1. (adv.) As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers
to each in order; as, let each man
respectively perform his duty.
...Esdras
... ESDRAS 5 AND 6. (or 4 Ezra): These names have been appliedrespectively to the first
two and the last two chapters of 2 (4) Esdras in the Latin Bible of 1462....
Tower (74 Occurrences)
... dedicated to Ea. (Ae) and Nuskurespectively; on the South was a single
temple to the two great gods, Anu and Bel (Enlil?). It was...
Precious (128 Occurrences)
... translators, it follows that 'odhem and bareqeth, the first and last stones of the
1st row according to our Hebrew text, mayrespectively be equivalent either...
Stones (244 Occurrences)
... translators, it follows that 'odhem and bareqeth, the first and last stones of the
1st row according to our Hebrew text, mayrespectively be equivalent either...
Languages (36 Occurrences)
... The noun had three cases, nominative, genitive, and accusative, ending in
-um', -im, -am,respectively, as in the Sabean inscriptions....
Eucharist
... them, so that the bread and cup have come to be the "communion of the body of Christ"
and the "communion of the blood of Christ,"respectively (1 Corinthians 10...
Supper (17 Occurrences)
... them, so that the bread and cup have come to be the "communion of the body of Christ"
and the "communion of the blood of Christ,"respectively (1 Corinthians 10...
Ephraim (168 Occurrences)
... assemblies, and the center of the nation's worship, should be chosen within the
land occupied by the children of Joseph, at Shechem and Shilohrespectively....
Respects (13 Occurrences)
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