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In the context of biblical studies, the term "sections" can refer to various divisions within the biblical text, which are used for organization, study, and liturgical purposes. These divisions help readers and scholars navigate the Scriptures and understand the structure and themes of the biblical narrative.
Old Testament Sections1.
The Torah (Pentateuch): The first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses, are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books are foundational, detailing the creation, the patriarchs, the Exodus, and the Law given to Israel.
Genesis 1:1 begins with, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
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Historical Books: These books recount the history of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the return from exile. They include Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
3.
Wisdom Literature: This section includes Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. These books focus on themes of wisdom, worship, and the human experience.
Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline."
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Prophetic Books: Divided into Major and Minor Prophets, these books contain the messages of God's prophets. The Major Prophets include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The Minor Prophets, from Hosea to Malachi, are shorter in length but equally significant.
New Testament Sections1.
The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John present the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
John 1:14 declares, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
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Acts of the Apostles: This book, written by Luke, details the early church's history and the spread of the Gospel after Christ's ascension.
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Pauline Epistles: Letters written by the Apostle Paul to various churches and individuals, including Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and others. These letters address theological issues, church practices, and Christian living.
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General Epistles: These letters, written by various apostles, include Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, and Jude. They offer guidance and encouragement to believers.
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Revelation: The final book of the New Testament, written by John, is an apocalyptic vision of the end times and the ultimate victory of Christ.
Revelation 1:3 promises, "Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near."
Liturgical and Study Divisions·
Chapters and Verses: The modern chapter and verse divisions were developed in the Middle Ages to facilitate reference and study. While not original to the text, they are widely used today.
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Parashot and Haftarot: In Jewish tradition, the Torah is divided into weekly portions called parashot, read in synagogues. The Haftarot are selections from the Prophets read alongside the Torah portions.
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Lectionaries: In Christian liturgical traditions, lectionaries organize Scripture readings for worship services throughout the year, ensuring a comprehensive exposure to the Bible.
These sections and divisions serve to enhance the understanding and application of Scripture, providing a framework for both personal study and communal worship.
Strong's Hebrew
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Library
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Waters of the Flood Upon the Earth to Destroy All Flesh," Etc....
Appendix (G). On the So-Called "AmmonianSections" and "Eusebian...
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Sections and Subdivisions.
...Sections and Subdivisions. We have divided the work intosections for analytical
purposes, and in order to aid in the work of indexing...
Further Still, the Educated Man Observes that thoseSections which...
... Book 4 Chapter 13. Further still, the educated man observes that thosesections
which the Greeks call "kommata"? 13. Further still...
Prodigies of the Astrologers; System of the Astronomers; Chaldean...
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[187] "become segments; for example, if the division be by one section...
Examples of True Eloquence Drawn from the Epistles of Paul and the...
... nother ornament, too, is found here; for after certain statements finished in a
single tone of voice, which we call clauses andsections (membra et c??sa), but...
Introductory
... We shall find it helpful to consider the book in sixsections:" * I. The Unsatisfied
Life and its Remedy. * Chapter i.2-ii.7. * II. Communion Broken....
External Form of the New Testament.
... But it is uncertain whether any thing more is meant than parts orsections
of given contents. The earliest formal division of the...
The Church and Rural Public Thought
... Another belief that in somesections has a limited influence is that of observance
of Saturday instead of Sunday as the day set apart by biblical authority as...
The Knowledge of God Conspicuous in the Creation, and Continual...
... This chapter consists of two parts: 1. The former, which occupies the first ten
sections, divides all the works of God into two great classes, and elucidates...
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Sections (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Sections (6 Occurrences).
... His design was to unite the two
sections of humanity in Himself so as to form one new man, (WEY).
...Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... Between the preface and the conclusion the body of the book is made up of materials
of two kinds-first a series of "I"sections,sections uttered in the 1st...
Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... Between the preface and the conclusion the body of the book is made up of materials
of two kinds-first a series of "I"sections,sections uttered in the 1st...
Section (22 Occurrences)
... of a township. Thesesections are subdivided into quartersections for
sale under the homestead and preemption laws. 6. (n.) The...
Code (6 Occurrences)
... 2. Theft, Burglary, Robbery: The nextsections (section symbol, section symbol
6-25) occupy themselves with serious theft, burglary, robbery and other crimes...
Apostles (79 Occurrences)
... (9) Schmiedel (Encyclopedia Biblica) vigorously and at much length attacks Blass'
position, else "the conclusions reached in the foregoingsections would have...
Moon (70 Occurrences)
... Certain forms of the adoration of the moon, or superstitious fear of baneful influences
as coming from the moon, still abound in somesections of the world....
Chapter
... The Pentateuch was divided by the ancient Hebrews into 54 parshioth orsections,
one of which was read in the synagogue every Sabbath day (Acts 13:15)....
Hammurabi
... 2. Theft, Burglary, Robbery: The nextsections (section symbol, section symbol
6-25) occupy themselves with serious theft, burglary, robbery and other crimes...
Jeremiah (141 Occurrences)
... Consists of twenty-three separate and independentsections, arranged in five books....
1. II. Reproofs of the sins of the Jews, consisting of sevensections,....
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