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The term "strictly" in a biblical context often relates to the adherence to God's commandments, the observance of religious laws, and the moral and ethical standards set forth in Scripture. The Bible emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions with precision and care, reflecting a life of obedience and devotion.
Adherence to God's CommandmentsThe Bible frequently underscores the necessity of strictly following God's commandments. In
Deuteronomy 5:32 , it is written, "So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left." This verse highlights the importance of unwavering obedience to God's laws, without deviation or compromise.
Observance of the LawThe Old Testament law required strict observance, as seen in the detailed instructions given to the Israelites. In
Leviticus 18:4-5 , God commands, "You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD." This passage emphasizes the life-giving nature of strict adherence to God's statutes.
Moral and Ethical StandardsStrictness in moral and ethical behavior is also a theme in the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus calls for a higher standard of righteousness. In
Matthew 5:20 , He states, "For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Here, Jesus challenges His followers to go beyond mere legalistic observance and embrace a deeper, more sincere commitment to God's will.
Discipline and CorrectionThe Bible also speaks to the necessity of strict discipline and correction within the community of believers. In
1 Corinthians 5:11-13 , Paul instructs the church to exercise strict discipline: "But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or verbal abuser, a drunkard or swindler. With such a man do not even eat. What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. 'Expel the wicked man from among you.'" This passage underscores the importance of maintaining purity and holiness within the church through strict measures.
Faithfulness and IntegrityStrictness in faithfulness and integrity is a recurring theme.
Proverbs 11:3 states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them." This proverb highlights the guiding power of strict adherence to integrity and the destructive nature of deviating from it.
ConclusionThe concept of "strictly" in the Bible is closely tied to the themes of obedience, discipline, and integrity. It calls believers to a life of careful adherence to God's commandments, moral standards, and communal responsibilities, reflecting a commitment to living in accordance with divine principles.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In a strict manner; closely; precisely.
Greek
199. akribos -- with exactness... Adverb; Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: akribos Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ree-boce') Short Definition: carefully, exactly,
strictly Definition: carefully
...3560. noutheteo -- to admonish, exhort
... best. [This root () doesstrictly mean "chastise," though this can be --
ie with needed admonishing, correcting, exhortation, etc.]....
195. akribeia -- exactness
... Cognate: 195 -- exactness. See 199 (). Word Origin from akribes Definition
exactness NASB Word Usagestrictly (1). exactness, precision....
2346. thlibo -- to press, afflict
... thlibo Phonetic Spelling: (thlee'-bo) Short Definition: I make narrow, persecute,
press hard Definition: (a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon...
1626. ektroma -- untimely birth, miscarriage
... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ektroma Phonetic Spelling:
(ek'-tro-mah) Short Definition: an untimely birth Definition: (strictly: a lifeless...
4561. sarx -- flesh
... Probably from the base of saroo; flesh (as stripped of the skin), ie (strictly)
the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the...
1341. dikaiokrisia -- righteous judgment
... [Strictly speaking, 1341 () is a compound rather than a pure cognate. It is grouped
here however because of its tight connection to the word-family.]....
4434. ptochos -- (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly...
... From ptosso (to crouch); akin to ptoeo and the alternate of pipto); a beggar (as
cringing), ie Pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy...
1540. hekaton -- a hundred
... 1540 -- one hundred. In Scripture, (1540 ) can bestrictly literal in meaning (Mk
6:40; Jn 19:39; Ac 1:15), or also be (Mt 18:12; Rev 7:4, 14:1,3, 21:17)....
1301. diatereo -- to keep carefully
... keep. From dia and tereo; to watch thoroughly, ie (positively and transitively)
to observestrictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly -- keep....
Strong's Hebrew
629. osparna -- thoroughly, with (all) diligence... Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition thoroughly, with (all) diligence NASB Word
Usage all diligence (2), diligently (2), full (1), great care (1),
strictly (1
...1220. betser -- precious ore, an ingot
... gold defense. From batsar;strictly a clipping, ie Gold (as dug out) -- gold defence.
see HEBREW batsar. 1219, 1220. betser. 1221 . Strong's Numbers.
205. aven -- trouble, sorrow, wickedness
... From an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant (hence, to exert oneself,
usually in vain; to come to naught);strictly nothingness; also trouble....
2195. zaam -- indignation
... From za'am;strictly froth at the mouth, ie (figuratively) fury (especially of God's
displeasure with sin) -- angry, indignation, rage. see HEBREW za'am....
3485. Yissaskar -- perhaps "there is recompense," a son of Jacob...
... Issachar. (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward;
Jissaskar, a son of Jacob -- Issachar. see HEBREW nasa'. see HEBREW sakar....
7650. shaba -- to swear
... an oath (1), promised on oath (1), promised them by oath (1), put the under oath
(1), put them under oath (1), solemn (1), solemnly swear (1),strictly put (1...
645. epho -- then
... here, now, where. Or hephowe {ay-fo'}; from poh;strictly a demonstrative particle,
here; but used of time, now or then -- here, now, where? see HEBREW poh....
Library
Now this isStrictly the Incapacity of Reason, to Speak...
... [Way-2-62] Now this isstrictly the incapacity of reason, to speak? Now
this isstrictly the incapacity of reason, to speak, or...
The Third Kind of General Mortification is Silence; the which is...
... CHAPTER VII. The third kind of general mortification is silence; the which isstrictly
enjoined in St? Sec. Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11....
Why Will God Then have the Ten Commandments SoStrictly Preached...
... Lord's Day 44 Question 115 Why will God then have the ten commandments so
strictly preached, since no man in this life can keep them?...
The New Year All-Embracing as the Greek Service Books Are...
... STILLING THE TEMPEST THE NEW YEAR All-embracing as the Greek service books are,
curiously enough they contain,strictly speaking, no Thanksgiving services....
A Question, Why Sometimes when we are Fasting MoreStrictly than...
... Chapter XXXV. A question, why sometimes when we are fasting morestrictly than
usual, we are troubled by carnal desires more keenly than usual....
Discredit, from the Date of the Incarnation, of Idol-Cultus...
... Gentile philosophy. And whereas the old cults werestrictly local and independent,
the worship of Christ is catholic and uniform. When...
The Objects of Merit
... Similarly, too, the first grace of justification (gratia prima habitualis) cannot
bestrictly merited by the sinner preparing for justification....
Repentance and Impenitence.
... All the states or phenomena of the intelligence are purely passive states of mind,
and of course moral character,strictly speaking, cannot be predicated of...
The Displeasure of Jesus.
... have no right to change a root-meaning, and say in one case that a word means he
was indignant, in another that it means he straitly orstrictly charged, and...
The Influence of Dionysius in Religious History
... The Master replies that no characteristics applicable to the finite and limited
can bestrictly applicable to the infinite and eternal....
Thesaurus
Strictly (19 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Strictly (19 Occurrences).
... Jesus
strictly commanded them,
saying, "See that no one knows about this." (WEB ASV WBS YLT).
...Forbad (11 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS). Mark 8:30 And Hestrictly forbad them to tell this about Him to any
one.... Luke 9:21 And Jesusstrictly forbad them to tell this to any one; (WEY)....
Strict (7 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:43 Hestrictly ordered them that no one should know this, and commanded that
something should be given to her to eat. (Root in WEB WEY WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Warned (63 Occurrences)
... Matthew 9:30 Their eyes were opened. Jesusstrictly commanded them, saying,
"See that no one knows about this." (See NAS NIV). Matthew...
Commanded (553 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Matthew 9:30 Their eyes were opened. Jesusstrictly commanded them,
saying, "See that no one knows about this." (WEB). Matthew...
Close (186 Occurrences)
... 19. (vt)Strictly confined; carefully guarded; as, a close prisoner.... (vt) Adhering
strictly to a standard or original; exact; strict; as, a close translation....
Appeal (30 Occurrences)
... 17:8-13, directions are given that a lower court, under certain conditions, shall
ask a higher for instructions as to procedure, and shallstrictly follow the...
Solomon's (56 Occurrences)
... In architecture a "porch" isstrictly an exterior structure forming a covered approach
to the entrance of a building; a "portico" is an ambulatory, consisting...
Preaching (116 Occurrences)
... It isstrictly in harmony with those ideas that obtain in both testaments regarding
the method of propagating the faith, set forth through the agency of holy...
Priest (500 Occurrences)
... PRIESTLY FUNCTIONS AND CHARACTER 1. AStrictly Religious Order 2. Priestism Denied
3. The High Priest's Qualifications 4. Symbolism of Aaron's Rod IV....
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