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In the context of the Bible, the term "them" is often used as a pronoun to refer to groups of people, nations, or entities. It is a common word that appears throughout the Scriptures, serving as a connector in narratives, teachings, and prophecies. The usage of "them" can be seen in various contexts, each carrying significant theological and historical implications.
Old Testament Usage1.
Israel and the Nations: In the Old Testament, "them" frequently refers to the people of Israel or other nations. For example, in
Exodus 6:7 , God speaks to Moses, saying, "I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians." Here, "them" refers to the Israelites whom God is delivering from bondage.
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Covenantal Promises: The term is also used in the context of God's promises and covenants. In
Genesis 17:7 , God says to Abraham, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." The descendants, referred to as "them," are the recipients of God's covenantal promises.
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Judgment and Prophecy: Prophetic books often use "them" to denote those who are subject to God's judgment or recipients of His messages. For instance, in
Isaiah 1:24 , the Lord declares, "Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: 'Ah, I will vent My wrath on My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.'" Here, "them" refers to the enemies of God who will face His judgment.
New Testament Usage1.
The Disciples and Believers: In the New Testament, "them" is frequently used to refer to the disciples of Jesus and the early Christian community. In
John 17:9 , Jesus prays, "I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me, for they are Yours." Here, "them" refers to the disciples for whom Jesus is interceding.
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The Great Commission: The term is also significant in the context of the Great Commission. In
Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." "Them" refers to the nations and individuals who are to be discipled and taught.
3.
Parables and Teachings: Jesus often uses "them" in His parables and teachings to illustrate spiritual truths. In
Matthew 13:13 , Jesus explains, "This is why I speak to them in parables: 'Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.'" Here, "them" refers to the crowds who hear Jesus' teachings.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of "them" in the Bible underscores the communal and relational aspects of God's dealings with humanity. It highlights the collective identity of God's people, whether in the context of Israel or the Church. The term also emphasizes the inclusivity of the Gospel message, as it extends to all nations and peoples. Furthermore, "them" serves as a reminder of the accountability and responsibility that come with being part of God's covenant community.
In summary, "them" is a versatile term in the biblical narrative, rich with theological significance and reflective of God's interactions with His creation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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pron.) The objective case of they. See They.
Greek
2548. kakeinos -- and that one... and him, him also,
them also. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that (or those) --
and him (other,
them), even he, him also,
them (also), (and) they. see GREEK kai
...2762. keraia -- a little horn
... Spelling: (ker-ah'-yah) Short Definition: an apostrophe Definition: a little hook,
an apostrophe on letters of the alphabet, distinguishingthem from other...
417. anemos -- wind
... 45 Immediately and go ahead of Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while He Himself
was sending the crowd away. . . 48 Seeingthem straining at the...
846. autos -- (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the...
... 3) the same. Part of Speech: Personal Pronoun Transliteration: autos Phonetic Spelling:
(ow-tos') Short Definition: he, she, it, they,them, same Definition: he...
629. apolutrosis -- a release effected by payment of ransom
... 629 ("redemption, re-purchase") emphasizes the ("safety-margin") that results
between the rescued person, and what previously enslavedthem....
3560. noutheteo -- to admonish, exhort
... exhort. 3560 (from 3563 , "mind" and 5087 , "to place") -- properly, to
place the mind, ie with someone by ()them. 3560 ("admonish...
1006. bosko -- to feed
... God (Jn 21:15,17). While 4166 () focuses on "" the flock of God ( forthem),
1006 () stressesthem His Word. Word Origin from the...
5479. chara -- joy, delight
... likewise groupsthem as cognates, referring to 5479 () as the noun-form (), discussing
them separately in light of their distinct connotations.]....
5195. hubrizo -- to run riot, to outrage, insult
... figuratively) to injure, bring loss, especially to damage someone's reputation
(good name, honor); to rob a person of what rightfully belongs tothem ( it away...
5463. chairo -- to rejoice, be glad
... likewise groupsthem as cognates, referring to 5479 () as the noun-form () and
discussingthem separately in terms of their distinctive connotations.]....
Strong's Hebrew
1719. Dedan -- a descendant of Ham, also a descendant of Abraham...... from
them. Transliteration: Dedan or Dedaneh Phonetic Spelling: (ded-awn') Short
Definition: Dedan.
... from
them NASB Word Usage Dedan (11). Dedan.
...8485. Tema -- a son of Ishmael, also his desc. and the region...
... Tema. 8486 . a son of Ishmael, also his desc. and the region settled bythem.
Transliteration: Tema Phonetic Spelling: (tay-maw') Short Definition: Tema....
5321. Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his desc. and the district...
... a son of Jacob, also his desc. and the district settled bythem. Transliteration:
Naphtali Phonetic Spelling: (naf-taw-lee') Short Definition: Naphtali....
7971. shalach -- to send
... certainly let (1), certainly let the go (1), delivered (1), direct (1), dismissed
(2), dispatch (1), divorce (3), divorces (1), drive (1), drivingthem away (1...
7725. shub -- to turn back, return
... 1), back (7), back again (2), bring (1), bring her back (1), bring him back (2),
bring it back (1), bring me back (2), bring the back (1), bringthem again (1...
1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... away into exile (2), banished (1), betray (1), captives (1), captivity (1), carried
(1), carried and away (1), carried into exile (4), carriedthem into exile...
7617. shabah -- to take captive
... captors captive (1), captured (4), carried (4), carried away captive (1), carried
captive (1), carried off (1), driven away (1), keep (1), ledthem captive (1...
3381. yarad -- to come or go down, descend
... bowed (1), bring (1), bring him down (2), bring his down (1), bring it down (1),
bring me down (2), bring my down (3), bring the down (1), bringthem down (10...
7993. shalak -- to throw, fling, cast
... root Definition to throw, fling, cast NASB Word Usage brings him down (1), cast
(41), cast it away (1), cast me away (2), cast me off (1), castthem away (1...
8248. shaqah -- cause to drink water, give to drink
... water, give to drink NASB Word Usage drink (23), drinks were served (1), gave him
a drink (2), gave me to drink (1), gave the a drink (1), gavethem drink (2...
Library
An Admonition tothem who Come to visit the Sick.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. An Admonition tothem who come to visit the Sick.
They who come to visit ihe sick, must have a special care...
November 5. "I inThem, and Thou in Me" (John xvii. 23).
... NOVEMBER 5. "I inthem, and Thou in Me" (John xvii. 23). "I inthem,
and Thou in Me" (John 17:23). If we would be enlarged to...
Compelthem to Come In
... CompelThem to Come In. A Sermon (No.227).... REV. CH SPURGEON. at the Music Hall,
Royal Surrey Gardens. "Compelthem to come in.""Luke 14:23....
He Spake tothem of the Father
... Chapter 5 He Spake ToThem Of The Father. "They understood not that he
spake tothem of the Father." One of the most illuminating...
To You Letthem Give Good Health, to us Bad...
... Book I. 21 To you letthem give good health, to us bad? To you letthem
give good health, to us bad, ay, the very worst. Letthem...
But Why I viewthem with Greater Delight under that Aspect than if...
... Book 2 Chapter 8. But why I viewthem with greater delight under that aspect
than if no? 8. But why I viewthem with greater delight...
The Pestilence which came UponThem.
... Book VII. Chapter XXII."The Pestilence which came uponthem. 1. After
these events a pestilential disease followed the war, and...
Why Jesus Calledthem an Adulterous Generation. The Law as Husband...
... Book XII. 4. Why Jesus CalledThem an Adulterous Generation. The Law as
Husband. And He calledthem, indeed, "an evil generation...
He Ledthem by a Right Way. Ps 107:07:00
... PSALMS Hymn 49 He ledthem by a right way. Ps 107:7. John Newton 8,6,8,6. He led
them by a right way. Ps 107:7. When Israel was from Egypt freed,....
Bit and Bridle: How to EscapeThem
... Bit and Bridle: How to EscapeThem. A Sermon (No.2190). Delivered on
Lord's-day Morning, February 15th, 1891, by. CH SPURGEON,. At [8...
Thesaurus
Them (63393 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Them (63393 Occurrences).
Them is used 63393 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search.
...Them'my (1 Occurrence)
Them'my. Theme,Them'my. Themselves . Multi-Version Concordance
Them'my (1 Occurrence). Romans 9:25 As he says also...
Similes (22 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Similes (22 Occurrences). Matthew 13:3 and he spake to
them many things in similes, saying: 'Lo, the sower went forth to sow, (YLT)....
Sheweth (34 Occurrences)
... Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and
sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory ofthem; (KJV)....
Slaughtering (14 Occurrences)
... And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants
of Ai in the field, even in the wilderness wherein they pursuedthem, and they...
Staffs (47 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Mark 14:48 And Jesus answered and said tothem, Have ye come out, as against
a thief, with swords and with staffs to take me? (WBS)....
Smashed (22 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Deuteronomy 9:17 I took hold of the two tables, and castthem out
of my two hands, and brokethem before your eyes. (See NAS)....
Vexed (37 Occurrences)
... Acts 5:16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem,
bringing sick folks, andthem which were vexed with unclean spirits: and...
Vex (20 Occurrences)
... It represents over a score of Hebrew and Greek words, most ofthem translated by
this word only once, and many ofthem changed in the Revised Version (British...
Vicinity (18 Occurrences)
... came to him. (See NAS). Luke 24:50 He ledthem out as far as Bethany, and
he lifted up his hands, and blessedthem. (See NIV). Acts 5...
Resources
Why did Jesus say “Father, forgive them” on the cross? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that you will know them by their fruit in Matthew 7:16? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to come out from among them (2 Corinthians 6:17)? | GotQuestions.orgThem: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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