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In the context of the Bible, the concept of spelling is not directly addressed as it pertains to the modern understanding of orthography or the arrangement of letters to form words. However, the importance of language, words, and their correct usage is a theme that can be discerned throughout the Scriptures. The Bible, being a collection of divinely inspired texts, places significant emphasis on the power and precision of words.
Language and Communication in the BibleThe Bible begins with the account of creation, where God speaks the world into existence: "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (
Genesis 1:3). This underscores the power of words and communication. The precision of God's word is further emphasized in
Isaiah 55:11: "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it."
The Tower of BabelThe account of the Tower of Babel in
Genesis 11:1-9 highlights the significance of language and communication. At that time, "the whole world had one language and a common form of speech" (
Genesis 11:1). The confusion of languages by God as a response to human pride and ambition led to the scattering of people across the earth. This event illustrates the importance of language in human unity and the divine control over linguistic diversity.
The Role of ScribesIn ancient Israel, scribes played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting the Scriptures. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured the accurate copying of texts. This dedication to precision can be seen as an early form of concern for correct spelling and orthography, as any error could lead to misinterpretation of God's word. Ezra, a priest and scribe, is noted for his dedication to studying and teaching the Law of the Lord (
Ezra 7:10).
The Power of WordsThe Bible frequently addresses the power and impact of words.
Proverbs 18:21 states, "Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This proverb highlights the significance of using words wisely and accurately.
James 3:5-6 further warns of the potential for harm through careless speech: "The tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body."
Jesus and the Use of WordsJesus Christ, in His teachings, emphasized the importance of words and their alignment with truth. In
Matthew 12:36-37, He warns, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." This underscores the need for careful and truthful communication.
The Written WordThe Bible itself, as the written word of God, is a testament to the importance of accurate transmission of language. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often emphasizes the importance of sound teaching and doctrine, which relies on the correct understanding and communication of Scripture (
2 Timothy 2:15).
In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly discuss spelling as understood today, it places a high value on the power, precision, and correct use of language. The faithful transmission of God's word through the ages reflects a divine concern for accuracy and truth in communication.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spell.
2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spell.
3. (n.) The act of one who spells; formation of words by letters; orthography.
4. (a.) of or pertaining to spelling.
Greek
4972. sphragizo -- to seal... to seal. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sphragizo Phonetic
Spelling:
(sfrag-id'-zo) Short Definition: I set a seal upon Definition: I seal, set a seal
...4957. sustauroo -- to crucify together with
... to crucify together with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sustauroo Phonetic
Spelling: (soos-tow-ro'-o) Short Definition: I crucify together with...
4967. sphage -- slaughter
... slaughter. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sphage PhoneticSpelling:
(sfag-ay') Short Definition: slaughter, sacrifice Definition: slaughter...
4968. sphagion -- a victim (for slaughter)
... a victim (for slaughter). Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: sphagion
PhoneticSpelling: (sfag'-ee-on) Short Definition: a slaughtered victim...
4948. Suros -- Syrian
... Syrian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Suros PhoneticSpelling:
(soo'-ros) Short Definition: Syrian Definition: Syrian, belonging to Syria....
4926. sunomileo -- to converse with
... to converse with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunomileo PhoneticSpelling:
(soon-om-il-eh'-o) Short Definition: I talk with Definition: I talk with...
4955. sustasiastes -- rebel
... rebel. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sustasiastes PhoneticSpelling:
(soos-tas-ee-as-tace') Short Definition: a fellow insurgent Definition...
4928. sunoche -- a holding together, fig. distress
... distress. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sunoche PhoneticSpelling:
(soon-okh-ay') Short Definition: distress, anguish Definition: distress...
4939. suntrophos -- one brought up with, ie a foster brother or an...
... one brought up with, ie a foster brother or an intimate friend. Part of Speech:
Adjective Transliteration: suntrophos PhoneticSpelling: (soon'-trof-os) Short...
494. Antipatris -- Antipatris, a city between Joppa and Caesarea...
... Antipatris, a city between Joppa and Caesarea in Palestine. Part of Speech: Noun,
Feminine Transliteration: Antipatris PhoneticSpelling: (an-tip-at-rece...
Strong's Hebrew
5630. siryon -- armor... 5629, 5630. siryon. 5631 . armor. Transliteration: siryon Phonetic
Spelling:
(sir-yone') Short Definition: scale-armor. Word Origin
...5780. Uts -- a son of Aram, also a son of Nahor, also an Edomite...
... a son of Aram, also a son of Nahor, also an Edomite, also perhaps a district East
of Pal. Transliteration: Uts PhoneticSpelling: (oots) Short Definition: Uz....
5802. Azbuq -- an Israelite
... 5801, 5802. Azbuq. 5803 . an Israelite. Transliteration: Azbuq Phonetic
Spelling: (az-book') Short Definition: Azbuk. Word Origin...
5833. ezrah -- help, helper, assistance
... ezrah or ezrath. 5834 . help, helper, assistance. Transliteration: ezrah or ezrath
PhoneticSpelling: (ez-raw') Short Definition: help. Word Origin fem....
5794. az -- strong, mighty, fierce
... 5793, 5794. az. 5795 . strong, mighty, fierce. Transliteration: az Phonetic
Spelling: (az) Short Definition: strong. Word Origin...
578. anah -- to mourn
... 577, 578. anah. 579 . to mourn. Transliteration: anah PhoneticSpelling:
(aw-naw') Short Definition: lament. Word Origin a prim....
5805. azubah -- forsakenness, desolation
... 5804b, 5805. azubah. 5806 . forsakenness, desolation. Transliteration: azubah
PhoneticSpelling: (az-oo-baw') Short Definition: places....
5810. azaz -- to be strong
... 5809, 5810. azaz. 5811 . to be strong. Transliteration: azaz PhoneticSpelling:
(aw-zaz') Short Definition: prevail. Word Origin a prim....
5830. Ezra -- "help," three Israelites
... 5829, 5830. Ezra. 5831 . "help," three Israelites. Transliteration: Ezra
PhoneticSpelling: (ez-raw') Short Definition: Ezra. Word...
5834. Ezrah -- "help," a man in Judah
... 5833, 5834. Ezrah. 5835 . "help," a man in Judah. Transliteration: Ezrah Phonetic
Spelling: (ez-raw') Short Definition: Ezrah. Word Origin fem....
Library
Spelling God.
... I John's StorySpelling God. I want to give you a... The four-letteredspelling
is for all the world. The five-letteredspelling is chiefly...
SimplifiedSpelling.
... IV Closer Wooing (Chapters xiii.-xvii.) SimplifiedSpelling.... Some of us need to go
to school, and to sit down in the lower classes wherespelling is taught....
GodSpelling Himself Out in Jesus.
... The Purpose in Jesus' Coming GodSpelling Himself out in Jesus. Jesus is God
spelling Himself out in language that man can understand....
His First School. The School-House. The Teacher. The Order of...
... The Teacher. The Order of Reciting.Spelling Matches. First Sweetheart.... The Teacher.
The Order of Reciting.Spelling Matches. First Sweetheart....
Editor's Preface
... to the rule. Thespelling of ancient Egyptian proper names adopted by
Professor Maspero will perhaps seem strange to many. But it...
Luke's History: what it Professes to Be
... in orthography leads us back to the time of some old copyist, who used as his authority
a manuscript of the History of Luke, in which thespelling Joanes was...
Transcriber's Note:
... similar spellings. * p.14: Correctedspelling of word "cribes" to "scribes"
located in the phrase "But woe unto you, cribes". * p...
The Purpose in the Coming of Jesus.
... GodSpelling Himself out in Jesus: change in the original language"bother inspelling
Jesus out"sticklers for the old forms"Jesus' newspelling of old...
Volume iii. From the Year 1816 to the Year 1828.
... it proper to mention the following facts, as furnishing good reasons for an apology
for any errors which have been or may be detected, in thespelling of names...
Preface
... 2. Archaic word usage and allspelling has been revised to modern American
English. 3. All place names and proper names have been...
Thesaurus
Spelling (1 Occurrence)... n.) of Spell. 3. (n.) The act of one who spells; formation of words by letters;
orthography. 4. (a.) of or pertaining to
spelling.
...Spelling (1 Occurrence).
...Mebunnai (1 Occurrence)
... The Revised Version (British and American)spelling occurs in 1 Chronicles 11:29,
the King James Version "Sibbechai" in 1 Chronicles 20:4 (compare 2 Samuel 21...
Mattithiah (8 Occurrences)
... mat-i-thi'-a (mattithyah, or mattithyahu, "gift of Yah"): (1) The Mattithiah of
Nehemiah 8:4 (1stspelling) was one of those who stood at Ezra's right hand...
Mehujael (1 Occurrence)
... The list in Genesis 5:12; is a working-over of the same material of genealogy by
another hand at a different date ofspelling (comparespelling of Chaucer and...
Bason (3 Occurrences)
... The American Standard Revised Version has "basin," the King James Version and the
Revised Version (British and American) "bason," the preferredspelling of the...
Basin (37 Occurrences)
... The American Standard Revised Version has "basin," the King James Version and the
Revised Version (British and American) "bason," the preferredspelling of the...
Straight (196 Occurrences)
... Before Englishspelling had reached a relatively settled stage thespelling of the
two words was interchanged occasionally, but in even Elizabethan times this...
Straightway (96 Occurrences)
... Before Englishspelling had reached a relatively settled stage thespelling of the
two words was interchanged occasionally, but in even Elizabethan times this...
Aramaic (12 Occurrences)
... that while the presence of late peculiarities proves nothing but the inaccuracy
of the copyist, early grammatical forms and modes ofspelling are nearly...
Manasseh (140 Occurrences)
... In the Revised Version (British and American) of Matthew 1:10 and Revelation 7:6
thespelling "Manasseh" is given for the King James Version "Manasses." The...
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