Topical Encyclopedia
The term "whereupon" is an adverb and conjunction used in the Bible to indicate a subsequent action or event that follows immediately after a preceding statement or occurrence. It is often used to connect two related events, showing cause and effect or a direct consequence. In the context of Scripture, "whereupon" helps to convey the unfolding of divine plans, human responses, or the progression of narrative events.
Biblical Usage:1.
Acts 22:13 : In the account of Paul's defense before the people in Jerusalem, he recounts his conversion experience. Ananias, a devout man according to the law, is sent to Paul. "He stood beside me and said, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that very moment I could see him." The use of "whereupon" in this context (though not directly quoted in the) would indicate the immediate result of Ananias's command, highlighting the miraculous nature of Paul's healing and the divine intervention in his life.
2.
Acts 26:19 : Paul, speaking before King Agrippa, describes his obedience to the heavenly vision he received on the road to Damascus. "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision." The implied "whereupon" in this narrative underscores Paul's immediate and unwavering commitment to the mission God had set before him, demonstrating the transformative power of divine encounters.
Theological Implications:In Scripture, the use of "whereupon" often signifies a pivotal moment where divine will intersects with human action. It marks the point of transition from divine revelation to human response, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of obedience to God's commands. This term can be seen as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and acting upon God's guidance without delay.
Historical Context:The use of "whereupon" in biblical translations reflects the linguistic style of earlier English versions of the Bible, such as the King James Version. It serves as a bridge between events, providing clarity and continuity in the narrative flow. Understanding its function helps readers appreciate the coherence and interconnectedness of biblical events and teachings.
Application for Believers:For contemporary believers, the concept of "whereupon" can serve as an encouragement to respond promptly to God's leading in their lives. It challenges Christians to be attentive to the Holy Spirit's guidance and to act decisively when called to fulfill God's purposes. The immediacy implied by "whereupon" calls for a readiness to embrace God's will and to trust in His timing and provision.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) Upon which; after which.
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Herod is Made Procurator of all Syria; Malichus is Afraid of Him...
... Herod Is Made Procurator Of All Syria; Malichus Is Afraid Of Him, And Takes Antipater
Off By Poison;Whereupon The Tribunes Of The Soldiers Are Prevailed With...
The Life of Sir Archibald Johnston, Lord Warriston.
... another declaration, in name of the king, the covenanters, upon hearing it, gave
in another protestation in the same place by Mr. Johnston;whereupon the earl...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... He then taxed me with having circulated both lately, especially tracts:whereupon
I told him that I had never distributed a tract since I had been in Spain...
'The Heavenly vision'
... THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END 'THE HEAVENLY VISION'. 'Whereupon, O King Agrippa,
I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision.' Acts 26:19....
Concerning Sanballat and Manasseh, and the Temple which they Built...
...Whereupon Manasseh came to his father-in-law, Sanballat, and told him, that although
he loved his daughter Nicaso, yet was he not willing to be deprived of his...
Hebrews ix. 15-18
... while the testator liveth.Whereupon [3076] neither the first [testament]
was dedicated [3077] without blood.". [1.] It was probable...
That the Judges who Succeeded Gideon Made War with the Adjoining...
... who had now repented themselves of having slain the sons of Gideon, drove Abimelech
away, both from their city and their tribe;whereupon he contrived how he...
How Absalom Murdered Amnon, who had Forced his Own Sister; and How...
...Whereupon the damsel cried out, and said, "Nay, brother, do not force me, nor be
so wicked as to transgress the laws, and bring upon thyself the utmost...
The Life of Mr. Hugh M'kail.
... to the state and condition of the then rulers of church and state, that though he
made no particular application, yet was he reputed guilty;whereupon, a few...
The Life of John Campbel Earl of Loudon.
... Both armies marched towards the border, but upon the approach of the Scots, the
English were moved with great timidity,whereupon ensued a pacification...
Thesaurus
Whereupon (30 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Whereupon (30 Occurrences).
... (WEY). Matthew 14:7
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
...Epiphanes
... On the death of Ptolemy VI in 173, Antiochus laid claim to Coelesyria, Palestine
and Phoenicia;whereupon war broke out between Syria and Egypt....
Deluge (17 Occurrences)
... Accordingly, Deucalion constructed an ark and took refuge in it, but with his vessel
was stranded on Mount Parnassus in Thessaly,whereupon they disembarked...
Noah (55 Occurrences)
... Accordingly, Deucalion constructed an ark and took refuge in it, but with his vessel
was stranded on Mount Parnassus in Thessaly,whereupon they disembarked...
Antiochus
... On the death of Ptolemy VI in 173, Antiochus laid claim to Coelesyria, Palestine
and Phoenicia;whereupon war broke out between Syria and Egypt....
Tables (41 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 40:41 Four tables were on this side, and four tables on that side, by the
side of the gate; eight tables,whereupon they killed the sacrifices....
Whereunto (36 Occurrences)
Samson (37 Occurrences)
... The Philistines threatened the life of his bride, and she in turn wrung from Samson
the answer;whereupon he retorted (in Dr. Moore's version): `If with my...
Isaiah (64 Occurrences)
... of which threatened Jerusalem (Isaiah 36:2-22; 37:8). Isaiah on that occasion
encouraged Hezekiah to resist the Assyrians (37:1-7),whereupon Sennacherib sent...
Yearning (3 Occurrences)
... son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the
joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and thatwhereupon they set...
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