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The concept of being "transferred" in the biblical context often relates to the movement or change of position, status, or condition, particularly in a spiritual sense. This term can be understood through various scriptural references that highlight the transformative work of God in the lives of individuals and communities.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of being transferred can be seen in the narratives of individuals who experience a change in their circumstances or roles by divine intervention. For example, Enoch is described as having been taken by God: "Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God took him away" (
Genesis 5:24). This transfer from earthly life to being with God signifies a divine act of relocation.
The Israelites' exodus from Egypt is another significant example of transfer. God delivered them from slavery and transferred them to the Promised Land, a journey that symbolized a shift from bondage to freedom and from oppression to divine promise (Exodus 12-14).
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of being transferred is often associated with spiritual transformation and the kingdom of God.
Colossians 1:13 states, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son" . This passage highlights the transfer from a state of spiritual darkness to one of light and belonging in Christ's kingdom.
The Apostle Paul frequently discusses the transformation of believers through faith in Christ. In
Romans 6:4, he writes, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life" . This transfer from death to life is a central theme in Christian doctrine, emphasizing the believer's new identity in Christ.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of being transferred underscores the transformative power of God's grace. It reflects the belief that through faith in Jesus Christ, individuals are moved from a state of sin and separation from God to one of righteousness and communion with Him. This transfer is not merely a change in status but involves a profound internal transformation, as believers are renewed and sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
The transfer from the old self to the new self is a recurring theme in the writings of Paul. In
Ephesians 4:22-24, he exhorts believers to "put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" .
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, the concept of being transferred has practical implications for daily living. It calls for a continual process of spiritual growth and renewal, as believers seek to live in accordance with their new identity in Christ. This involves a conscious effort to leave behind old patterns of sin and to embrace a life characterized by the fruits of the Spirit (
Galatians 5:22-23).
Moreover, the idea of being transferred into the kingdom of God serves as a reminder of the hope and assurance that believers have in their eternal destiny. It encourages a perspective that looks beyond the temporal struggles of this world to the eternal glory that awaits those who are in Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Transfer.
Greek
3534. nikos -- victory... [The results of Christ's conquest come through faith, ie they are
transferred by grace to the regenerated believer (1 Cor 15:57).].
...3179. methistemi -- to change, pervert
... Word Origin from meta and histemi Definition to change, pervert NASB Word Usage
remove (1), removed (2),transferred (1), turned away (1). to remove, turn away....
Strong's Hebrew
8132. shana -- to change... 1), beam (1), change (2), changed (4), changing (1), different (1), disguise (1),
disguised (1), given to change (1), pervert (1),
transferred (1), various (1
...5437. sabab -- to turn about, go around, surround
... set (3), set* (1), sit (1), surround (7), surrounded (18), surrounding (2), surrounds
(2), swinging (1), swirling (1), taken around (1),transferred (2), turn...
4971. mathkoneth -- measurement, tally, proportion
... Or mathkuneth {math-koo'-neth}; from takan in thetransferred sense of measuring;
proportion (in size, number or ingredients) -- composition, measure, state...
Library
Gregory of Nazianzus isTransferred to the See of Constantinople....
... Book V. Chapter VI."Gregory of Nazianzus istransferred to the See of
Constantinople. The Emperor Theodosius falling Sick at Thessalonica...
The Body of John ChrysostomTransferred to Constantinople, and...
... Chapter XLV."The Body of John Chrysostomtransferred to Constantinople, and placed
in the Church of the Apostles by the Emperor at the Instigation of Proclus...
The Prophetical Gifts of the Jews wereTransferred to the...
... Chapter LXXXII."The prophetical gifts of the Jews weretransferred to the Christians.
"For the prophetical gifts remain with us, even to the present time....
The Body of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, is Honorably...
... Book V. Chapter IX."The Body of Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, is honorably
transferred from his Place of Exile. Death of Meletius....
The Tombs of Martyrs and the Cemeteries to beTransferred to the...
... Book II. Chapter XL."The Tombs of Martyrs and the Cemeteries to be
transferred to the Possession of the Churches. "Again, with...
Against the Wise Men of the World, who Fancy that the Earthly...
... Book XXII. Chapter 4."Against the Wise Men of the World, Who Fancy that the Earthly
Bodies of Men Cannot BeTransferred to a Heavenly Habitation....
Whether Men are Taken up into the Angelic Orders?
... But the angels of the lowest hierarchy are nevertransferred into the middle, or
the first. Therefore neither are mentransferred to the angelic orders....
The Author's Opinion of the Validity of Translations from one See...
... That many bishops have beentransferred from one city to another to meet the exigencies
of peculiar cases, I shall now prove by giving the names of those...
Six Facts Underlying Prayer.
... Third:"Man, who held the dominion of the earth in trust from God,transferred
his dominion to somebody else, by an act which was a double act....
1 Cor. Iv. 6
... Now these things, brethren, I have in a figuretransferred to myself and Apollos
for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not to think of men above that which...
Thesaurus
Transferred (5 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Transfer. Multi-Version Concordance
Transferred (5 Occurrences). Acts 25:3 asking a favor
...Transfer (6 Occurrences)
... vt) To make over the possession or control of; to pass; to convey, as a right, from
one person to another; to give; as, the title to land istransferred by deed...
Pass (1172 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To go; to move; to proceed; to be moved ortransferred from one point to
another; to make a transit; -- usually with a following adverb or adverbial...
Enrogel (4 Occurrences)
... Firstly, Zoheleth was a stone; this is a natural rock scarp; such a stone
might probably have beentransferred from place to place....
En-rogel (4 Occurrences)
... Firstly, Zoheleth was a stone; this is a natural rock scarp; such a stone
might probably have beentransferred from place to place....
Birthright (10 Occurrences)
... tribes belonged to him. That honour was, however,transferred by God from
Reuben to Levi (Numbers 3:12, 13; 8:18). (2.) The first...
Figure (19 Occurrences)
... to change the form or appearance," "to transfer figuratively" (1 Corinthians
4:6,"These things, brethren, I have in a figuretransferred to myself and Apollos...
Macedonia (23 Occurrences)
... Thermaic Gulf. Their capital, which was originally at Edessa or Aegae (Vodhena),
was afterwardtransferred to Pella by Philip II. The...
Transfiguration
Rome (12 Occurrences)
... of three hundred. Later this function wastransferred to the censors who
were elected at intervals of five years. But custom and...
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