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Overview:The term "Sentest" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, it may be a typographical error or a misinterpretation of a biblical name or term. In the context of biblical studies, it is essential to ensure accuracy in the transcription and interpretation of names and terms. This entry will explore potential connections or similar terms that might be relevant to understanding what "Sentest" could refer to within a biblical framework.
Possible Connections:1.
Sent Ones: The concept of being "sent" is significant in the Bible, particularly in the New Testament. Jesus Christ, in His earthly ministry, often spoke of being sent by the Father. In
John 20:21 , Jesus says, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you." This highlights the mission of the apostles and, by extension, the Church, to carry forth the message of the Gospel.
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Apostles: The Greek word "apostolos" means "one who is sent." The apostles were chosen by Jesus to be His messengers and to spread His teachings. The role of the apostles is foundational to the establishment of the early Church, as seen in
Acts 1:8 : "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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Prophets: In the Old Testament, prophets were often sent by God to deliver His messages to the people of Israel. For example,
Isaiah 6:8 records the calling of Isaiah: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'"
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Missionary Work: The concept of being sent is also central to the missionary work of the Church. The Great Commission in
Matthew 28:19-20 commands believers to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."
Theological Significance:The idea of being sent is deeply rooted in the mission and purpose of God's work through His people. It reflects obedience, purpose, and divine calling. Those who are sent by God are entrusted with a message and a mission that transcends their personal ambitions, aligning with the divine will and the advancement of God's kingdom on earth.
Conclusion:While "Sentest" does not appear as a specific term in the Bible, the concept of being sent is a recurring and significant theme throughout Scripture. It underscores the active role of believers in fulfilling God's purposes and the continuity of His work through chosen individuals and the collective body of the Church.
Library
And ThouSentest Thine Hand from Above, and Drewest My Soul Out of...
... Book III Chapter XI And Thousentest Thine hand from above, and drewest
my soul out of that profound? And Thousentest Thine hand...
The Confessions of Saint Augustine
... servants and prophets.? Chapter XI And Thousentest Thine hand from above,
and drewest my soul out of that profound? Chapter XII...
And the Saints of God Heard the Wrangling of Satan and Hades. ...
... Then he answered: I, when thousentest me before the gates of paradise, prayed and
entreated the Lord with tears, and called upon the guardian of paradise to...
Great Preparations for a Great Work
... day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.8. And Hiram
sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thousentest to me...
Afraid of Giants
... And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thousentest us, and
surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it.28....
Herod is Confirmed in his Kingdom by Caesar, and Cultivates a...
... and thus thou hast begun to be my friend before I began to be thine; on which account
Quintus Didius hath written to me that thousentest him assistance...
But the True Mediator, whom in Thy Secret Mercy Thou Hast Showed...
... But the true Mediator, Whom in Thy secret mercy Thou hast showed to the humble,
andsentest, that by His example also they might learn that same humility, that...
But as yet by Faith and not by Sight...
... But now no longer in his own voice; but in Thine whosentest Thy Spirit from above;
through Him who ascended up on high, and set open the flood-gates of His...
St. Ambrose Points Out that we must Consider the Divine Presence...
... through the sea, and were all baptized to Moses in the cloud and in the sea." [2841]
And further, Moses himself says in his song: "Thousentest Thy Spirit, and...
That the Renewal of Man is not Completed in this World.
... ye may be perfect;" [1228] and "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you?" [1229]
But now not in his own voice, but in Thine whosentest Thy Spirit from...
Thesaurus
Sentest (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Sentest (5 Occurrences). John 17:8 for the words
which thou hast given me I have given them, and they have
...Overthrown (44 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that
rose up against thee: thousentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as...
Floweth (16 Occurrences)
... Numbers 13:27 And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thousentest
us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it...
Excellence (31 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of thy excellence thou hast overthrown them that
rose up against thee: thousentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as...
Consumed (213 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that
rose up against thee: thousentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as...
Adversaries (93 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:7 And by the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown thine
adversaries: Thousentest forth thy burning wrath, it consumed them as stubble....
Sentences (2 Occurrences)
Sentries (4 Occurrences)
Considered (80 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 5:8 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which
thousentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of...
Whither (151 Occurrences)
... Numbers 13:27 And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thousentest
us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it...
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