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Stopping, in the biblical context, often refers to the act of ceasing an action, halting progress, or bringing something to an end. This concept can be seen throughout Scripture in various forms, including the cessation of work, the halting of sin, and the stopping of divine judgment.
Sabbath RestOne of the most prominent examples of stopping in the Bible is the observance of the Sabbath. God commanded the Israelites to stop their work on the seventh day as a sign of the covenant and a reminder of His creation. In
Exodus 20:8-10 , it is written, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God; on it you shall not do any work." This cessation of labor was intended to provide rest and reflection on God's provision and sovereignty.
Stopping Sinful BehaviorThe Bible frequently calls for individuals to stop sinful behavior and turn towards righteousness. In the New Testament, the call to repentance is a call to stop sinning and to follow Christ. In
Acts 3:19 , Peter exhorts, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." This stopping of sin is essential for spiritual renewal and alignment with God's will.
Divine InterventionThere are instances in Scripture where God intervenes to stop certain actions or events. For example, in
Genesis 11:7-8 , God stops the construction of the Tower of Babel by confusing the language of the people: "Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech. So the LORD scattered them from there over the face of all the earth, and they stopped building the city." This divine intervention serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over human endeavors.
Stopping JudgmentThe Bible also records instances where God stops impending judgment in response to repentance or intercession. In the book of Jonah, the city of Nineveh is spared from destruction after its inhabitants repent.
Jonah 3:10 states, "When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them." This stopping of judgment highlights God's mercy and willingness to forgive those who turn from their wickedness.
Stopping in WarfareIn the context of warfare, stopping can refer to the cessation of hostilities or the end of a battle. In
Joshua 10:13 , during the battle against the Amorites, God intervenes by stopping the sun: "So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies." This miraculous event underscores God's power to control the natural order and bring victory to His people.
Personal Reflection and PrayerStopping is also a theme in personal reflection and prayer, where individuals are encouraged to pause and seek God's guidance.
Psalm 46:10 invites believers to stop and recognize God's sovereignty: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." This call to stillness is an invitation to trust in God's plan and presence.
In summary, the concept of stopping in the Bible encompasses a range of actions and divine interventions, each serving to remind believers of God's authority, mercy, and the importance of obedience and reflection.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stop.
2. (n.) Material for filling a cavity.
3. (n.) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
4. (n.) A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
Greek
4999. taberne -- "hut," a tavern, spec. Treis Tabernai, "Three...... Treis Tabernai, "Three Taverns," a
stopping place on the Appian Way. Part of Speech:
Noun, Feminine Transliteration: taberne Phonetic Spelling: (tab-er'-nahee
...3896. parapleo -- to sail by or past
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: parapleo Phonetic Spelling: (par-ap-leh'-o)
Short Definition: I sail past Definition: I sail past (withoutstopping there...
Strong's Hebrew
2014. haphugah -- benumbing, cessation... 2013, 2014. haphugah. 2015 . benumbing, cessation. Transliteration: haphugah
Phonetic Spelling: (haf-oo-gaw') Short Definition:
stopping.
...Library
FaithStopping the Mouths of Lions
... THE BOOK OF DANIEL FAITHSTOPPING THE MOUTHS OF LIONS. 'Then the king commanded,
and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions....
Quaker City Excursion
... Our firststopping place was at the Azores, then we went to Gibraltar and Marseilles,
where time was given to the passengers to visit Paris and London; next to...
Justin Justifies his Departure from Greek Customs.
... his sailing past the Sirens [2496] gave evidence that he was destitute of worthy
prudence, because he could not depend on his prudence forstopping his ears....
The Changed Life
... than the first. In the last place, religion does not consist in negatives,
instopping this sin andstopping that. The perfect character...
Meanwhile Florian Varillo had not Gone to Naples. ...
... Varillo dashed down the window and put his head out, almost beside himself with
rage. "What are youstopping for! What are youstopping for!" he yelled....
The Same Continued.
... Although the saidstopping of our ears shows plainly enough that it does not lie
within our own power not to hear so long as our ears are open; perhaps, too...
An Ancient Nonconformist
... 'Wide is the gate'"that is a reason forstopping out; 'and broad is the way'"that
is a reason forstopping out; 'and many there be that go in thereat...
The Burial and Assumption of the Blessed virgin
... They went away in scattered groups, some remaining to pray and watch by the tomb,
othersstopping to pray here and there at the Stations of the Cross....
The Suicide of Thought
... ascetic. The old humility was a spur that prevented a man fromstopping;
not a nail in his boot that prevented him from going on....
Shall we Go?
... And with great joy you come to his help withoutstopping to count the cost
in the doubtful, questioning way. Friendship is mutual....
Thesaurus
Stopping (22 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Stopping (22 Occurrences). Matthew 20:32 And Jesus,
stopping,
sent for them, and said, What would you have me do to you? (BBE).
...Water-springs (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 3:25 Pulling down the towns, covering every good field with stones,stopping
up all the water-springs, and cutting down all the good trees; they went...
Stops (10 Occurrences)
Viol (2 Occurrences)
... of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck
with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets forstopping the strings....
Kicking (4 Occurrences)
... Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of
oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe,Stopping his ear...
Overthrew (17 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 3:25 Pulling down the towns, covering every good field with stones,stopping
up all the water-springs, and cutting down all the good trees; they went...
Lycia (1 Occurrence)
... Lycia was astopping-place, rather than the scene of the active work of Paul, and
therefore it figures little in the earliest history of Christianity....
Gate (248 Occurrences)
... or of exit. 3. (n.) A door, valve, or other device, forstopping the passage
of water through a dam, lock, pipe, etc. 4. (n.) The...
Water-spring (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 3:19 And you are to put every walled town to destruction, cutting down every
good tree, andstopping up every water-spring, and making all the good...
Fist (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 10:32 This very day he isstopping at Nob; he is shaking his hand against
the mountain of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. (See NAS RSV NIV)....
Resources
How can I stop questioning my salvation? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is finite godism? | GotQuestions.orgHow was Jesus' death a real sacrifice if He knew He would be resurrected? | GotQuestions.orgStopping: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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