Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical literature, the term "scene" refers to a specific setting or event within the narrative that holds theological, historical, or moral significance. Scenes in the Bible are often rich with symbolism and meaning, serving as pivotal moments in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.
Creation SceneThe opening scene of the Bible is the creation account in
Genesis 1-2. Here, God speaks the universe into existence, establishing the heavens, the earth, and all living creatures. This scene underscores God's sovereignty and creative power.
Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." The creation scene sets the stage for the entire biblical narrative, introducing themes of order, purpose, and divine authority.
The FallAnother critical scene is the Fall of Man in
Genesis 3. This event takes place in the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve disobey God's command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This scene introduces sin into the world and highlights the consequences of disobedience.
Genesis 3:6 describes the moment: "When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it."
The ExodusThe Exodus from Egypt is a foundational scene in the Old Testament, depicting God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery. This scene is marked by miraculous events, such as the parting of the Red Sea, and is a testament to God's faithfulness and power.
Exodus 14:21 recounts, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided."
The CrucifixionIn the New Testament, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central scene that embodies the core of Christian theology. This event, occurring at Golgotha, is the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry and the means by which salvation is offered to humanity.
Matthew 27:50-51 records, "When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit. At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked, and the rocks were split."
The ResurrectionThe resurrection of Jesus is another pivotal scene, affirming His victory over sin and death. This event is celebrated as the cornerstone of Christian faith, providing hope of eternal life.
Luke 24:6-7 declares, "He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and on the third day rise again.'"
The AscensionThe ascension of Jesus into heaven marks the conclusion of His earthly ministry and the beginning of the Church's mission. This scene, described in
Acts 1:9 , states, "After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight." The ascension signifies Jesus' exaltation and the promise of His return.
The New JerusalemThe vision of the New Jerusalem in
Revelation 21-22 presents the final scene of the biblical narrative, depicting the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. This scene offers a glimpse of the restored creation, where God dwells with His people.
Revelation 21:2-3 describes, "I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.'"
Each scene in the Bible contributes to the overarching account of redemption, revealing God's character and His plan for humanity. These scenes are not merely historical accounts but are imbued with spiritual truths that continue to resonate with believers today.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The structure on which a spectacle or play is exhibited; the part of a theater in which the acting is done, with its adjuncts and decorations; the stage.
2. (n.) The decorations and fittings of a stage, representing the place in which the action is supposed to go on; one of the slides, or other devices, used to give an appearance of reality to the action of a play; as, to paint scenes; to shift the scenes; to go behind the scenes.
3. (n.) So much of a play as passes without change of locality or time, or important change of character; hence, a subdivision of an act; a separate portion of a play, subordinate to the act, but differently determined in different plays; as, an act of four scenes.
4. (n.) The place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs, or in which the action of a story, play, or the like, is laid; surroundings amid which anything is set before the imagination; place of occurrence, exhibition, or action.
5. (n.) An assemblage of objects presented to the view at once; a series of actions and events exhibited in their connection; a spectacle; a show; an exhibition; a view.
6. (n.) A landscape, or part of a landscape; scenery.
7. (n.) An exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others; often, an artificial or affected action, or course of action, done for effect; a theatrical display.
8. (v. t.) To exhibit as a scene; to make a scene of; to display.
Greek
2210. zemioo -- to damage, suffer loss... eternal significance in every
scene of life by living in faith ("His inworked
persuasion," 4102 , Phil 3:8,9). This eternal gain always follows, no matter how
...740. artos -- bread, a loaf
... 740 -- properly, bread; (figuratively) divine provision; all the sustenance God
supplies to yielded believersscene-by-scene to live in His preferred-will...
5241. huperentugchano -- to intercede, to make petition for
... 5241 () is used only in Ro 8:26. 5241 ("intercede") refers to the Holy Spirit
interceding inscene of our lives so we can "come in line with" the Lord's ....
3640. oligopistos -- little faith
... Him. In contrast, the goal of life is to receive (obey) the Lord's gift
of faith in eachscene of life (Ro 14:23; Heb 11:6). [3640...
1954. epiloipos -- still left
... This intensified term (used only in 1 Pet 4:2) stresses the profound, eternal that
each decision (action), in everyscene of life (cf. 2 Pet 1:1, Gk text)....
5524. choregeo -- to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers), to...
... stage . 5524 (" supply") in both NT occasions refers to God , inscene
of life -- so each becomes() ! See 2 Cor 9:10; 1 Pet 4:11....
1093. ge -- the earth, land
... 2 Cor 5:1-10). In this way, God makes an of we do . Through faith, eachscene of
life becomes , (cf. Mt 13:31,32,17:20; cf. also Lk 16:10; Lk 17:6; 2 Pet 1:1)....
5051. teleiotes -- a completer, finisher
... In everyscene of His earthly life, Jesus lived in faith, ie receiving and
perfectly obeying the inbirthing of the Father's will ()....
3453. mueo -- to initiate into the mysteries, hence to instruct
... akin to 3466 , "mystery") -- properly, shutting the eyes and mouth to ; (figuratively)
the wonderful "mystery revelation" of learning to in everyscene of life...
5054. teleute -- a finishing, end, ie death
... 5054 (), used only in Mt 2:15, expresses (consummation) in terms of how --
down to day He moves each person off thescene of earth (cf....
Library
The HomeScene.
... II. THE HOMESCENE. The curtain rises on a quiet Judean village, the sanctuary
of three holy hearts. Each of the inmates have some...
This is the GreatScene of his Eternal Wisdom and Omnipotence...
... [Way-2-42] This is the greatscene of his eternal wisdom and omnipotence? This
is the greatscene of his eternal wisdom and omnipotence...
AScene of Mourning.
... Book X. Chapter LIX."AScene of Mourning. "And when he said this, I said
to him, And what advantage will you gain from this deed...
While the ForegoingScene was Taking Place at the Vatican...
... XXIX. While the foregoingscene was taking place at the Vatican? While the
foregoingscene was taking place at the Vatican, Angela...
The JudgmentScene.
... THREE LESSONS TO THE DISCIPLES. THE JUDGMENTSCENE. "But when the Son of
man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him...
Of the Temple of Concord, which was Erected by a Decree of the...
... Book III. Chapter 25."Of the Temple of Concord, Which Was Erected by a Decree
of the Senate on theScene of These Seditions and Massacres....
Of his Walking Upon the Water, and of the Questions Regarding the...
... Chapter XLVII."Of His Walking Upon the Water, and of the Questions Regarding the
Harmony of the Evangelists Who Have Narrated thatScene, and Regarding the...
Of the Mockery which He Sustained at the Hands of Pilate's Cohort...
... the Mockery Which He Sustained at the Hands of Pilate's Cohort, and of the Harmony
Subsisting Among the Three Evangelists Who Report thatScene, Namely, Matthew...
By the Sea once More
... Not far distant was Capernaum, thescene of so many miracles.... Vividly they recalled
thescene beside the sea when Jesus had bidden them follow Him....
Of the Concord Between Matthew, Mark, and John in their Notices of...
... as He sat at meat;" and so on down to the words, "there shall also this that this
woman hath done be told for a memorial of her." [1209] Thescene with the...
Thesaurus
Scene (3 Occurrences)... display. 8. (vt) To exhibit as a
scene; to make a
scene of; to display.
Multi-Version Concordance
Scene (3 Occurrences). Mark
...Hinnom (11 Occurrences)
... It was thescene of idolatrous practices in the days of Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:3)
and of Manasseh, who "made his children to pass through the fire in the valley...
Tabor (12 Occurrences)
... 6-14. There is an old tradition, which, however, is unfounded, that it was
thescene of the transfiguration of our Lord. (see HERMON...
Transfiguration
... In His heart now would sound forever the Father's approval, "This is my beloved
Son, in whom I am well pleased." Thescene, therefore, wrought out in Jesus a...
Kidron (11 Occurrences)
... quite early times it was a favorite situation for interments (2 Kings 23:4, 6, 12
2 Chronicles 34:4, 5); it is by Moslem and Jewish tradition thescene of the...
Vale (20 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ELAH, VALE OF. (`emeq ha-'elah, "valley of the
terebinth"; he koilas Ela; A, tes druos): Thescene of the events of 1 Samuel 17...
Jezreel (37 Occurrences)
... between the ridges of Gilboa and Moreh, an offshoot of Esdraelon, running east to
the Jordan (Joshua 17:16; Judges 6:33; Hosea 1:5). It was thescene of the...
Prayers (99 Occurrences)
... Godhead. This passage emphatically is a prayer-scene of the Son of Man.... prayed.
Thescene is most suggestive, in the light of our Lord's words....
Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... were driven to dens, caves and rocky strongholds for safety (Judges 6:2). After
seven years of such invasion and suffering Gideon comes upon thescene....
Sanctuary (250 Occurrences)
... The admission to thisscene of the national solemnities was by the great
east gate described in Exodus 27:13-16 (see EAST GATE)....
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