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Definition and Etymology:The term "that'seeing" is not a traditional biblical term but can be understood as a colloquial expression that might relate to the act of perceiving or understanding something in a new or profound way. In biblical terms, seeing often goes beyond physical sight to include spiritual insight and understanding.
Biblical Context:In the Bible, seeing is frequently associated with both physical sight and spiritual insight. The act of seeing is often used metaphorically to describe understanding or perceiving God's truth. For example, in the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "ra'ah" is used to denote both physical sight and the perception of God's will.
Old Testament References:In
Genesis 16:13, Hagar refers to God as "El Roi," meaning "the God who sees me," acknowledging God's awareness and understanding of her plight. This highlights the belief that God sees and understands the circumstances of His people.
The prophets often spoke of seeing in terms of receiving divine revelation.
Isaiah 6:1 describes Isaiah's vision of the Lord, which is a profound spiritual experience that goes beyond mere physical sight: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple."
New Testament References:In the New Testament, seeing is frequently linked to faith and spiritual enlightenment. Jesus often spoke of seeing in terms of understanding and believing in Him. In
John 9:39, Jesus says, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind." Here, Jesus uses physical blindness as a metaphor for spiritual ignorance and sight as a metaphor for spiritual understanding.
The Apostle Paul also uses the concept of seeing to describe spiritual insight. In
2 Corinthians 4:18, he writes, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This passage encourages believers to focus on spiritual realities rather than temporal, physical ones.
Theological Implications:Seeing, in a biblical sense, often implies a deeper understanding or revelation from God. It is not merely about physical sight but involves a spiritual awakening or enlightenment. This is evident in the conversion of Saul (later Paul) on the road to Damascus, where he is struck blind and later regains his sight, symbolizing his newfound spiritual insight and mission (
Acts 9:3-18).
Practical Application:For believers, the concept of seeing is a call to seek spiritual insight and understanding through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. It is an encouragement to look beyond the physical world and perceive the spiritual truths that God reveals.
Conclusion:While "that'seeing" is not a direct biblical term, the concept of seeing in the Bible encompasses both physical sight and spiritual insight. It is a reminder of the importance of seeking God's perspective and understanding His will in our lives.
Greek
1512. eiper -- if perhaps... if so be, seeing, though. From ei and per; if perhaps -- if so be (
that),
seeing,
though. see GREEK ei. see GREEK per. (eiper) -- 6 Occurrences. 1511, 1512.
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Refutation of the Arguments of the Marcionites, who Attempted to...
... unto them in parables?"""Because it is given unto you to know the mystery of the
kingdom of heaven; but to them I speak in parables,that seeing they may not...
The Parables
... He said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto
them that are without, all things are done in parables:that seeing they may...
The Hearing Ear and the Seeing Eye
Town and Country Sermons. <....
It Appears to Me that Celsus Has Also Misunderstood this Statement...
... Moreover, we who, according to Celsus, are "worms," are represented by him as saying
that, "seeing some among us are guilty of sin, God will come to us, or...
That the Natural Inclination which we have to Love God is not...
... and therefore according to the bowels of his mercy he would not utterly ruin us,
nor deprive us of the sign of his lost grace, in orderthat seeing this, and...
But I have Said that These Men Would have Been Unable to Find...
... Observethat seeing is a different thing from knowing. Seeing and being seen belong
to bodies; to know and to be known belong to the intellectual nature....
Whether the Damned are in Material Darkness?
... known.". Yet it happens accidentallythat seeing is painful, when we see
things that are hurtful to us, or displeasing to our will....
Whether God Ought to be Loved More than Our Neighbor?
... It is in this waythat seeing is the cause of loving, not as though a thing were
lovable according as it is visible, but because by seeing a thing we are led...
Declaring How the Soul Putting it Self in the Presence of God...
... thee? I answer that there is no necessity forthat,seeing thou hast a design
to Pray, and for that end went'st to that place. Faith...
The Folly of Image Worship and Its Dishonour to Art.
... not receive daily attention they would certainly in time come to a natural end.4.
Or how could one fail to pity them in this also, inthat seeing, they worship...
Thesaurus
That'seeing (2 Occurrences)That'
seeing. That's,
That'
seeing. Thawing . Multi-Version Concordance
That'
seeing (2 Occurrences). Mark 4:12
that'
seeing they may
...Seeing (442 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:12that'seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear,
and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should...
That's (8 Occurrences)
Perceiving (25 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:12thatseeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and
not understand, lest they may turn, and the sins may be forgiven them.' (See...
Similes (22 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:10 And he said, 'To you it hath been given to know the secrets of the reign
of God, and to the rest in similes;thatseeing they may not see, and...
Parables (21 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:10 He said, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God,
but to the rest in parables;that'seeing they may not see, and hearing they...
Perceive (53 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:12that'seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear,
and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should...
Sense (195 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:12 Sothatseeing they may see, and it will not be clear to them; and hearing
it, they will not get the sense; for fear that they may be turned again to...
Stories (30 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:10 And he said, To you is given knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of
God; but to the others, they are given in stories, sothatseeing, they may...
Haply (26 Occurrences)
... (ASV). Mark 4:12thatseeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may
hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be...
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