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Definition and Context:The term "won" in the context of the Bible generally refers to the act of gaining victory, achieving success, or acquiring something through effort or struggle. It is often associated with spiritual battles, personal struggles, and the triumph of faith over adversity. The concept of winning is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, where the ultimate victory is seen as belonging to God and those who follow His ways.
Biblical References:1.
Spiritual Victory: The Bible frequently speaks of spiritual battles and the victory that believers can achieve through faith in God. In
1 Corinthians 15:57 , the Apostle Paul writes, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." This verse emphasizes that true victory is not achieved by human strength but is a gift from God through Jesus Christ.
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Overcoming the World: In the New Testament, believers are encouraged to overcome worldly challenges and temptations. 1
John 5:4 states, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." Here, faith is depicted as the means by which Christians can win against the trials and tribulations of the world.
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The Battle Against Sin: The struggle against sin is a recurring theme in the Bible, and victory over sin is portrayed as a significant achievement for believers.
Romans 6:14 declares, "For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace." This passage highlights the victory over sin that is possible through the grace of God.
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The Ultimate Victory: The Book of Revelation speaks of the ultimate victory of God over evil.
Revelation 17:14 proclaims, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers." This verse assures believers of the final victory of Christ and His followers over all forces of evil.
Theological Implications:·
Divine Empowerment: The concept of winning in the Bible underscores the belief that true victory is not achieved by human effort alone but through divine empowerment. Believers are called to rely on God's strength and guidance to overcome challenges.
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Faith as a Means of Victory: Faith is consistently portrayed as the key to winning spiritual battles. It is through faith that believers can access God's power and achieve victory over sin, temptation, and worldly pressures.
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Eternal Perspective: The Bible encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, understanding that earthly victories are temporary, but the ultimate victory in Christ is eternal. This perspective provides hope and motivation to persevere in faith.
Practical Application:·
Perseverance in Trials: Christians are encouraged to persevere through trials, trusting that victory is assured in Christ.
James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him."
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Living Victoriously: Believers are called to live victoriously by embodying the principles of faith, love, and obedience to God. This involves daily surrender to God's will and reliance on His strength to overcome life's challenges.
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Witnessing to Others: The victory that believers experience in Christ serves as a powerful testimony to others. Christians are encouraged to share their accounts of triumph over sin and adversity as a means of witnessing to the transformative power of the Gospel.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Win.
2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Win.
3. (v. i.) To dwell or abide.
4. (n.) Dwelling.
Greek
4642. skleros -- hard, rough... 4642 -- properly, hard (because out); (figuratively) stiff, stubborn (unyielding)
describing people who "
won't budge" (bend, submit), or what is .
...4928. sunoche -- a holding together, fig. distress
... 4928 (from 4912, see there) -- properly, something held together in close ("hard")
tension; (figuratively) tension from difficult circumstances that "won't move...
4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom....
... and ironically is also symbol of ! At , Jesuswon our salvation -- which
is free but certainly not ! For more discussion on the...
2431. hilaros -- cheerful
... persuaded"). 2431 ("won over, already inclined") is only used in 2 Cor
9:7 where it describes spontaneously giving. Word Origin...
3534. nikos -- victory
... Cor 15:55). See 3528 (). : Christ has alreadywon the day! Thus the believer
doesn't fight victory -- but rather ! [The results...
2770. kerdaino -- to gain
... Js 4:13). Word Origin from kerdos Definition to gain NASB Word Usage gain (2), gained
(4), gains (2), incurred (1), profit (1), win (5),won (2). gain, win....
2432. hilarotes -- cheerfulness
... Cognate: 2432 (a noun, derived from 2431 , "alreadywon over, approving") -- "cheerful
readiness" (J. Thayer), ie the attitude that is ready to respond from a...
3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... 1), relied (1), seeking the favor (1), sure (2), took...advice (1), trust (2), trusted
(1), trusting (1), trusts (1), urging (1), win...over (1),won over (2)....
Library
Will the World beWon?
... The Plan Will the World BeWon? The... Himself. But some earnest friend is thinking
of an objection to all this talk about a world beingwon....
"Won't You Save Me?"
... Sacrifice "Won't You Save Me?".... But may I tell you now plainly that itwon't be an
easy thing? Somebody will have to sacrifice if the thing's to be done....
December 23. "Out of the SpoilsWon in Battles, did they Dedicate...
... DECEMBER 23. "Out of the spoilswon in battles, did they dedicate to maintain
the house of the Lord" (I. Chron. xxvi. 27). "Out...
Many areWon by Justice and Benevolence and Courtesy...
... Chapter XIX. Many arewon by justice and benevolence and courtesy? Many arewon
by justice and benevolence and courtesy, but all this must be sincere. 95....
How HeWon the Favor of the People.
... Book II. Chapter XXII."How hewon the Favor of the People. But his
munificence bestowed still further and more numerous favors...
The Glory and Honor that Jesus HasWon
... THE NEW TESTAMENT THE GLORY AND HONOR THAT JESUS HASWON. John, to the
seven churches in the province of Asia. May a blessing be...
"Won by a Smile. "
... "Won by a Smile.". In... Sunday."Won to Christ by a smile! We must get the
wrinkles out of our brows, and we must have smiling faces....
Seeing, However, that Celsus Alleges that "Christians areWon Over...
... Chapter LXXX. Seeing, however, that Celsus alleges that "Christians are
won over by us through vain hopes? Seeing, however, that...
Of the Wickedness of the War Waged by the Romans against the...
... Book III. Chapter 14."Of the Wickedness of the War Waged by the Romans Against
the Albans, and of the VictoriesWon by the Lust of Power....
From this First Proof that the Prince had BeenWon Over to their...
... Book II. Chapter XXXIX. From this first proof that the prince had been
won over to their side? From this first proof that the...
Thesaurus
Won (24 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Won (24 Occurrences).
... In the world you have affliction.
But keep up your courage: *I* have
won the victory over the world." (WEY).
...Won't (144 Occurrences)
Won't. Wont,Won't. Wonted . Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A colloquial
contraction of will not.... See Will. Multi-Version ConcordanceWon't (144 Occurrences...
Quench (14 Occurrences)
... Matthew 12:20 Hewon't break a bruised reed. Hewon't quench a smoking flax, until
he leads justice to victory.... Isaiah 42:3 Hewon't break a bruised reed....
Bruised (36 Occurrences)
... Matthew 12:20 Hewon't break a bruised reed. Hewon't quench a smoking flax, until
he leads justice to victory.... Isaiah 42:3 Hewon't break a bruised reed....
Victory (71 Occurrences)
... Victory (71 Occurrences). Matthew 12:20 Hewon't break a bruised reed. He
won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory....
Reap (35 Occurrences)
... Ecclesiastes 11:4 He who observes the windwon't sow; and he who regards the
cloudswon't reap.... Micah 6:15 You will sow, butwon't reap....
Disappointed (69 Occurrences)
... (WEB). 2 Corinthians 9:4 so that Iwon't by any means, if there come with me any
of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be...
Maintain (50 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Chronicles 26:27 Out of the spoilswon in battles did they
dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD. (KJV DBY WBS)....
Condemn (43 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Luke 6:37 Don't judge, and you
won't be judged. Don't condemn, and youwon't be condemned....
Sow (61 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Ecclesiastes 11:4 He who observes the windwon't sow; and he who regards
the cloudswon't reap.... Micah 6:15 You will sow, butwon't reap....
Resources
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