Topical Encyclopedia
The term "throughly" is an archaic form of the word "thoroughly," which appears in several passages of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. In modern translations, including the Berean Standard Bible , this term is often rendered as "thoroughly" or "completely." The concept of being "throughly" is associated with completeness, thoroughness, and totality in action or effect.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Purification and Cleansing: The idea of being "throughly" cleansed or purified is a recurring theme in the Bible. In
Psalm 51:2 , David pleads with God, "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin." This verse highlights the desire for a complete and total cleansing from sin, emphasizing the need for divine intervention to achieve true purity.
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Judgment and Refinement: The process of judgment and refinement is often described as being "throughly" executed. In
Jeremiah 30:11 , God declares, "For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I completely destroy all the nations among which I scatter you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly and will by no means leave you unpunished." Here, the thoroughness of God's judgment is balanced with His mercy and covenant faithfulness.
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Equipping for Good Works: The New Testament speaks of being "throughly" equipped for good works. In
2 Timothy 3:16-17 , it is written, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." The thorough equipping of believers through Scripture underscores the sufficiency and authority of God's Word in preparing individuals for service.
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Construction and Building: The concept of building or constructing something "throughly" is also present in the Bible. In
1 Kings 6:9 , regarding the construction of Solomon's temple, it is noted, "So he built the house and finished it, and he covered the house with beams and boards of cedar." The thorough completion of the temple signifies the importance of diligence and excellence in fulfilling God's instructions.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of "throughly" in Scripture conveys the importance of completeness and thoroughness in various aspects of spiritual life. Whether it is in the context of cleansing from sin, undergoing divine judgment, being equipped for good works, or constructing a place of worship, the Bible emphasizes the need for totality and thoroughness. This reflects the character of God, who is perfect in His actions and desires His people to pursue holiness and excellence in all things.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the concept of being "throughly" equipped or cleansed serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of God's work in their lives. It encourages a wholehearted commitment to spiritual growth, moral integrity, and faithful service. By relying on the Holy Spirit and the authority of Scripture, Christians are called to pursue a life that is thoroughly aligned with God's will and purpose.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) Thoroughly.
Strong's Hebrew
7857. shataph -- to overflow, rinse or wash off... root; to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer --
drown, (over-)flow(- whelm, rinse, run, rush, (
throughly) wash (away).
...8254. shaqal -- to weigh
... pay, receive, spend, weigh. A primitive root; to suspend or poise (especially in
trade) -- pay, receive(-r), spend, Xthroughly, weigh. 8253, 8254....
Library
September the Thirteenth the Clean Heart
... And He will "wash methroughly from mine iniquity." Yes, and that not like the washing
of the hands, but like the washing of clothes, not like the washing of a...
David's Cry for Pardon
... PARDON. '... Blot out my transgressions.2. Wash methroughly from mine
iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.'"Psalm 51:1, 2. A...
Self-Denial
... a man to "deny himself, and take up his cross daily." This is a point which is,
of all others, most necessary to be considered andthroughly understood, even...
The Means of Grace
... 6. And experience shows how easily this notion spreads, and insinuates itself into
the minds of men; especially of those who arethroughly awakened out of the...
Book v. --General Reply to Sundry of Marcion's Heresies.
... Becomes salvation's cause; and, having paid.Throughly our debts bythroughly suffering.
320 On earth, in holy body, everything,. Seeks the infern!...
The Lord Our Righteousness
... irreconcilably to differ. I say seem; because I amthroughly convinced,
that many of them only seem to differ. The disagreement...
Thoughts Upon the Mystery of the Trinity.
... be deduced from these Words, which were spoken, it is true, by our Saviour before
his Ascension, but I question whether they werethroughly understood, till...
Isaiah's Discourse
... the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me
of mine enemies: and I will turn my hand upon thee, andthroughly purge away...
The Herald of the King
... Whose fan is in His hand, and He willthroughly purge His floor, and gather His
wheat into the garner; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire...
Preface
... 2. But I amthroughly sensible, these are not proposed in such a manner as some
may expect. Nothing here appears in an elaborate, elegant, or oratorical dress....
Thesaurus
Throughly (10 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Thoroughly. Multi-Version Concordance
Throughly (10 Occurrences). Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his
...Garner (4 Occurrences)
... Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he willthroughly purge his floor, and
gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with...
Purge (35 Occurrences)
... Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he willthroughly purge his floor, and
gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with...
Through (6695 Occurrences)
Grapegatherer (1 Occurrence)
... Jeremiah 6:9 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shallthroughly glean the remnant
of Israel as a vine: turn back thine hand as a grapegatherer into the baskets...
Furnished (18 Occurrences)
... we needed. (See NIV). 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works. (KJV ASV WBS). 2...
Fan (8 Occurrences)
... Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he willthroughly purge his floor, and
gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with...
Rough (24 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 2 Corinthians 11:6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge;
but we have beenthroughly made manifest among you in all things....
Rude (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 11:6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we
have beenthroughly made manifest among you in all things. (KJV ASV WBS)....
Soap (4 Occurrences)
... carbonates with oleaginous matter. The word "purely" in Isaiah 1:25 (RV,
"throughly;" marg., "as with lye") is lit. "as with bor...
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