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In the context of biblical studies, "sequence" refers to the order or arrangement of events, teachings, or narratives within the Scriptures. Understanding sequence is crucial for interpreting the Bible accurately, as it helps to discern the progression of God's revelation, the unfolding of historical events, and the development of theological themes.
Creation SequenceThe Bible begins with the sequence of creation in
Genesis 1, where God creates the world in six days and rests on the seventh. This sequence establishes the foundation for the biblical understanding of time, work, and rest. The orderly progression from light to the creation of humanity underscores the intentionality and purpose of God's creative work.
Genesis 1:1-2 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."
Genealogical SequencesGenealogies in the Bible, such as those found in
Genesis 5 and
Matthew 1, provide a sequence of generations that link key figures and events. These genealogical sequences serve to authenticate historical claims, establish lineage, and demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines. For instance, the genealogy of Jesus in
Matthew 1:1-17 traces His lineage from Abraham through David, emphasizing His rightful place in Jewish history and prophecy.
Historical SequencesThe historical books of the Old Testament, such as 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles, present a sequence of events that detail the history of Israel from the time of the judges through the monarchy and into the exile. These sequences highlight the faithfulness of God amidst the unfaithfulness of His people, as well as the consequences of obedience and disobedience to His covenant.
Prophetic SequencesProphetic literature often contains sequences of visions, judgments, and promises. The book of Daniel, for example, presents a sequence of visions that outline the rise and fall of empires and the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom.
Daniel 2:44 states, "In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever."
Sequential Teachings of JesusThe teachings of Jesus, particularly in the Gospels, often follow a sequence that builds upon previous lessons. The Sermon on the Mount in
Matthew 5-7 is a prime example, where Jesus begins with the Beatitudes, progresses through teachings on the law, and concludes with instructions on prayer and living a life of faith. This sequence provides a comprehensive guide to the ethics of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Eschatological SequencesThe book of Revelation presents a sequence of apocalyptic visions that describe the end times, the return of Christ, and the final judgment. These sequences are often symbolic and require careful interpretation to understand their implications for the future.
Revelation 1:19 provides a framework for understanding the sequence: "Therefore write down the things you have seen, and the things that are, and the things that will happen after this."
Theological SequencesThe epistles of the New Testament often follow a theological sequence, moving from doctrinal exposition to practical application. The book of Romans, for example, begins with the problem of sin, progresses through justification by faith, and concludes with instructions for living a life transformed by the Gospel.
Romans 12:1-2 urges believers, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Understanding sequence in the Bible is essential for grasping the narrative flow, theological development, and prophetic fulfillment within the Scriptures. It aids in recognizing the coherence and unity of God's redemptive plan throughout history.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) Succession; order of following; arrangement.
2. (n.) That which follows or succeeds as an effect; sequel; consequence; result.
3. (n.) Simple succession, or the coming after in time, without asserting or implying causative energy; as, the reactions of chemical agents may be conceived as merely invariable sequences.
4. (n.) Any succession of chords (or harmonic phrase) rising or falling by the regular diatonic degrees in the same scale; a succession of similar harmonic steps.
5. (n.) A melodic phrase or passage successively repeated one tone higher; a rosalia.
6. (n.) A hymn introduced in the Mass on certain festival days, and recited or sung immediately before the gospel, and after the gradual or introit, whence the name.
7. (n.) Three or more cards of the same suit in immediately consecutive order of value; as, ace, king, and queen; or knave, ten, nine, and eight.
8. (n.) All five cards, of a hand, in consecutive order as to value, but not necessarily of the same suit; when of one suit, it is called a sequence flush.
Greek
1534. eita -- then, next, therefore (an adv. denotingsequence)... denoting
sequence). Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: eita Phonetic Spelling:
(i'-tah) Short Definition: then, thereafter, next Definition: then
...5550. chronos -- time
... 5550 ("time insequence, duration") especially expresses time -- in contrast to
2450 ("opportune time") which portrays time ("time as "). Word Origin a prim....
5348. phthano -- to come before (another), anticipate, arrive
... come, arrive. 5348 -- properly, , arrive , ie something which indicates in
importance orsequence. Word Origin a prim. verb Definition...
3326. meta -- with, among, after
... Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation
or proximity, and transfer orsequence. see GREEK pros. see GREEK apo....
430. anecho -- to hold up, bear with
... 430 (from 303 , "/completing a process" and 2192, "to have") -- properly, " bearing "
going through the neededsequence ( of action); to ; for the believer...
399. anaphero -- to carry up, lead up
... 399 (from 303 , "" and 5342 , "bring, carry") -- properly, bring to the goal (end
point), ie itssequence to reach its needed consummation (note the prefix, )....
2517. kathexes -- successively
... Word Origin from kata and hexes Definition successively NASB Word Usage afterwards*
(1), consecutive order (1), orderlysequence (1), successively (1...
Library
Sequence Dies Irae First Mode
...Sequence Dies Irae First Mode. First Mode 1. Die irae, dies illa, Solvet
saeclum in favilla: Teste David cum Sibylla. 2. Quantus...
EasterSequence
... EasterSequence. The Easter and Whitsuntide sequences which were introduced
in the previous period were now expanded into longer...
ASequence Found About the Same Date is Called in Old Manuscripts
... Asequence found about the same date is called in old manuscripts. THE COMMON
MAN'S PROCESSIONAL. i. Also heilig ist der Tag. [30]Anon. trans....
Another "Leich" or "Sequence" of His, which Became Extremely...
... Another "Leich" or "Sequence" of his, which became extremely popular, is. THE PRAISE
OF GOD. i. Wurze des waldes. [23]Spervogel. Twelfth century. trans....
Valid LogicalSequence is not Devised but Only Observed by Man.
... Book II. Chapter 32."Valid LogicalSequence is Not Devised But Only Observed
by Man. 50. And yet the validity of logical sequences...
Reply to an Objection Founded on the Words of St. Paul (2 Cor. Iv....
... the words of St. Paul (2 Cor. iv. 4) St. Paul occasionally uses words not
in their grammaticalsequence. 1. As to their affirming...
I Said, Some Short Time Since,
... I said, some short time since,. that the Greek Ode and the Latin Notkerian
Sequence were essentially the same. This being so, it...
Preface
... man. The desire has been expressed in various quarters that thissequence
of sermons on prayer should appear by itself. Possibly...
The Fifth Beatitude
... THE divine simplicity of the Beatitudes covers a divine depth, both in regard
to the single precepts and to thesequence of the whole....
It Will not do to Apply this Conception, as Drawn Out Above, of...
... produced, but without separation, from the cause), while the creation is to be viewed
in an extension of distances,"all order andsequence of time in events...
Thesaurus
Sequence (1 Occurrence)... 8. (n.) All five cards, of a hand, in consecutive order as to value, but not
necessarily of the same suit; when of one suit, it is called a
sequence flush.
...Order (809 Occurrences)
... or'-der (`arakh, "to arrange"; tassein (diatassein, taxis, tagma)): "Order" in Biblical
phrases may indicate (1) arrangement in rows, (2)sequence in time, (3...
Eucharist
... Language of the Institution 3. Sacrificial System of Jewish Dispensation 4. Paschal
Background of the Institution of the Eucharist V.SEQUENCE OF THE...
Supper (17 Occurrences)
... Language of the Institution 3. Sacrificial System of Jewish Dispensation 4. Paschal
Background of the Institution of the Eucharist V.SEQUENCE OF THE...
Straight (196 Occurrences)
... 4. (superl.) Composed of cards which constitute a regularsequence, as the ace,
king, queen, jack, and ten-spot; as, a straight hand; a straight flush....
Serah (5 Occurrences)
Sepulchres (17 Occurrences)
Joel (22 Occurrences)
... come upon the narration, "Then Amaziah the priest of Beth-el sent to Jeroboam,"
etc., so here we have obviously to take the narrative to be thesequence of the...
Lord's (548 Occurrences)
... Language of the Institution 3. Sacrificial System of Jewish Dispensation 4. Paschal
Background of the Institution of the Eucharist V.SEQUENCE OF THE...
Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... to Mark and Luke the arrival of Jairus in Capernaum fell immediately after the return
of Jesus from Gadara, but according to Matthew thesequence of events was...
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