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In the context of the Bible, "settings" can refer to various elements that establish the context or environment in which biblical events, teachings, and narratives occur. These settings are crucial for understanding the historical, cultural, and theological backdrop of the Scriptures.
1. Geographical Settings:The Bible is set in a variety of geographical locations, each with its own significance. The land of Israel, with its diverse landscapes, serves as the primary setting for much of the biblical narrative. Key locations include:
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Jerusalem: Central to Jewish worship and the site of the Temple, Jerusalem is pivotal in both the Old and New Testaments. It is the city where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
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Bethlehem: Known as the birthplace of Jesus (
Matthew 2:1), Bethlehem holds prophetic significance as foretold in
Micah 5:2.
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Egypt: A place of refuge and bondage, Egypt is where the Israelites were enslaved before the Exodus (
Exodus 1:11-14).
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Babylon: Symbolic of exile and judgment, Babylon is where the Israelites were taken captive (
2 Kings 25:11).
2. Cultural and Historical Settings:Understanding the cultural and historical context of the Bible is essential for interpreting its messages. The Bible spans several eras, including:
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Patriarchal Period: The time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, characterized by nomadic lifestyles and covenantal promises (Genesis 12-50).
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Monarchical Period: The era of the united and divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, marked by the reigns of kings like David and Solomon (1 Samuel · 2 Chronicles).
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Exilic and Post-Exilic Periods: Times of captivity and return, shaping the identity and faith of the Jewish people (Ezra, Nehemiah).
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First-Century Judea: The setting of the New Testament, under Roman occupation, where Jesus' ministry took place.
3. Literary Settings:The Bible contains various literary genres, each with its own setting:
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Historical Narrative: Books like Genesis and Acts provide historical accounts within specific settings.
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Poetry and Wisdom Literature: Psalms and Proverbs offer insights into human experience and divine wisdom, often set in the context of worship and daily life.
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Prophetic Literature: Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah deliver messages within the socio-political settings of their times.
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Apocalyptic Literature: Books like Daniel and Revelation use symbolic settings to convey visions of divine intervention and future events.
4. Theological Settings:The settings in the Bible also have theological implications, revealing God's character and purposes:
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Creation: The setting of the Garden of Eden illustrates God's original design for humanity (Genesis 2).
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Covenant: Various settings, such as Mount Sinai, where God establishes covenants with His people (Exodus 19-20).
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Redemption: The setting of the cross at Calvary is central to the Christian faith, symbolizing salvation through Jesus Christ (
John 19:17-18).
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Eschatological Settings: Future settings, such as the New Jerusalem, represent the fulfillment of God's promises (
Revelation 21:1-2).
In summary, the settings of the Bible are integral to its narrative, providing context and depth to the unfolding account of God's interaction with humanity. Understanding these settings enhances the reader's comprehension of biblical truths and their application to life.
Strong's Hebrew
4906. maskith -- a showpiece, figure, imagination... Definition a showpiece, figure, imagination NASB Word Usage carved images (1), figured
(1), figured stones (1), imagination (1), imaginations (1),
settings (1
...4390. male -- to be full, to fill
... 1), overflowing* (1), overflows* (1), passed (1), presume* (1), refresh (1), required
(2), satisfied (1), satisfy (2), set (1),settings (2), space (1)....
8596. toph -- a timbrel, tambourine
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a timbrel, tambourine NASB Word Usage
settings (1), tambourine (2), tambourines (7), timbrel (6), timbrels (1)....
Library
Note
... THE PREFACE TO THE NOTES. The origin of this book was my attempt, when precentor
of a village choir, to provide bettersettings of the hymns than those in use....
Preface to the Yattendon Hymnal
... preface to the notes, and the few other old tunes which do not fall into either
of the two above-mentioned classes, were included for the sake of theirsettings...
Synopsis of the Music in Order of Date
... English, 16th cent, four, Nos.39.53.66.87. Twosettings by GEO.... JSBACH, eightsettings,
mostly of earlier melodies, Nos.13.57.62.80.83.85.90.97....
The Sabbath
... But these priceless gems had been placed in falsesettings.... God desired them to be
removed from theirsettings of error and replaced in the framework of truth....
Prayer and the Word of God
... always to pray and not to faint," is as fundamental to God's cause, today, as when
Jesus Christ enshrined that great truth in the immortalsettings of the...
Preface to Third Edition
... The following is a list of all thesettings with which I am acquainted:". * "Peace!
It is I!" by the Rev. T. Helmore, MA Second Edition. Novello.1863....
"God is Very Father and Very Mother of Nature: and all Natures...
... FOR in that time He shewed our frailty and our fallings, our afflictings and our
settings at nought, [247] our despites and our outcastings, and all our woe so...
Evening Hymn.
... Lover of men! O hear my call,. And guard and save me from them all! [set by Mr.
Helmore: also by Mr. Arthur Brown. Bothsettings have reached a second Edition.]...
Coming In
... The Christian life is the only one which has no failures, no balked efforts, no
frustrated aims, no bravesettings out and defeated returnings....
The Winepress and Its Treader
... it. The repeatedsettings up of Christ's winepress have all been one in
principle, and they all point onwards to a final one. There...
Thesaurus
Settings (19 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Settings (19 Occurrences).
... (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). Exodus
28:13 You shall make
settings of gold, (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV).
...Filigree (9 Occurrences)
... of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children
of Israel: you shall make them to be enclosed insettings of gold....
Ouches (8 Occurrences)
... OUCHES. ouch'-ez, -iz (mishbetsoth (Exodus 28:11, 13, 14, 25; Exodus 39:6, 13, 16,
18) the American Standard Revised Version "settings," but in Exodus 39:13...
Enclosed (16 Occurrences)
... of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children
of Israel: you shall make them to be enclosed insettings of gold. (WEB)....
Onyx (16 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they shall
be enclosed in gold in theirsettings.... They were enclosed in goldsettings....
Wreathen (8 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; like cords shalt thou make them, of wreathen
work: and thou shalt put the wreathen chains on thesettings....
Row (26 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:17 You shall set in itsettings of stones, four rows of stones: a row
of ruby, topaz, and beryl shall be the first row; (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY...
Braided (10 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:14 and two chains of pure gold; you shall make them like cords of braided
work: and you shall put the braided chains on thesettings. (WEB NIV)....
Ends (108 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:25 The other two ends of the two braided chains you shall put on the two
settings, and put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod in its forepart....
Setting (82 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:17). The instruction runs: "Thou shalt set in itsettings of stones,"
namely, four rows of precious stones. The same word...
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