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In the context of the Bible, the term "uses" can refer to the various ways in which God, His Word, and His creation are employed for specific purposes. The concept of "uses" is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, illustrating how God orchestrates events, objects, and people to fulfill His divine will.
Divine UsesGod's sovereignty is evident in how He uses individuals and nations to accomplish His purposes. For instance, God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (
Exodus 3:10). Similarly, He used Cyrus, a pagan king, to facilitate the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem (
Isaiah 45:1-4). These examples demonstrate that God can use anyone, regardless of their background, to fulfill His plans.
Uses of ScriptureThe Bible itself is described as being useful for various purposes. 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." This passage highlights the multifaceted uses of Scripture in teaching, guiding, and equipping believers.
Uses of CreationCreation is also used by God to reveal His glory and to serve humanity.
Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Nature serves as a testament to God's majesty and power. Additionally, the resources of the earth are provided for human use, as seen in
Genesis 1:29-30, where God gives plants and animals for food.
Uses of Spiritual GiftsThe New Testament speaks of spiritual gifts given to believers for the edification of the church. In
1 Corinthians 12:7 , it is written, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." These gifts are to be used to build up the body of Christ, demonstrating the importance of using one's talents and abilities for the benefit of others.
Uses of Trials and SufferingTrials and suffering are also used by God for refining and strengthening faith.
James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." Through challenges, believers are molded into the likeness of Christ and grow in spiritual maturity.
Uses of PrayerPrayer is a powerful tool used by believers to communicate with God, seek His guidance, and intercede for others.
Philippians 4:6 instructs, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Prayer is used to align the believer's heart with God's will and to bring about change in accordance with His purposes.
Uses of the ChurchThe church is used by God as a community of believers to spread the Gospel and serve as a light in the world.
Ephesians 4:11-12 explains that Christ "gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." The church is a vessel through which God's love and truth are shared with the world.
In summary, the concept of "uses" in the Bible encompasses a wide range of applications, from the use of individuals and nations to the use of Scripture, creation, spiritual gifts, trials, prayer, and the church. Each serves a unique role in the unfolding of God's divine plan.
Greek
5536. chrema -- a thing that oneuses or needs... a thing that one
uses or needs. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrema
Phonetic Spelling: (khray'-mah) Short Definition: money, riches Definition
...5495. cheir -- the hand
... 5495 -- properly, ; (figuratively) the instrument a personuses to accomplish
their purpose (intention, plan). Word Origin a prim....
1124. graphe -- a writing, scripture
... 27 in Greek). [The NT generallyuses 1124 () for the Scriptures (the OT) --
but see also 2 Tim 3:16 and 2 Pet 3:16. 1124 () was...
1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... Bothuses of 1921 () work in conjunction with the Greek adverb, 2531 ("to the extent
of)." The "appropriate (apt)" knowledge matches the envisioned "contact...
444. anthropos -- a man, human, mankind
... Accordingly, the Bibleuses 444 () of a specific man, woman, or class (type, group)
of people -- ie (inclusive of every man, woman and child; see also 1 Cor 11...
1388. dolos -- a bait, fig. craft, deceit
... 1388 ("deceit motivated by ")uses to snare (deceive) people which implies to
exploit the naive (undiscerning) -- them through (with) their ....
1322. didache -- doctrine, teaching
... [The NTuses two feminine nouns (1319 , 1322 ) from the same root. For more
on this see 1319 ("-teaching, systematic theology").]....
1093. ge -- the earth, land
... region. 1093 -- properly, the physical earth; (figuratively) the "" we live
in which operates in which Goduses to prepare us for ....
5143. trecho -- to run
... run. Apparently a primary verb (properly, threcho; compare thrix); whichuses dremo
drem'-o (the base of dromos) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk...
2905. kraugazo -- to cry out
... shouting out.". [Platouses 2905 () for the howling of a dog: 'The yelping
hound, (2905 ) at her lord' (, 607)" (, 501).]. Word Origin...
Strong's Hebrew
8641. terumah -- contribution, offering (for sacreduses)... 8640, 8641. terumah. 8642 . contribution, offering (for sacred
uses).
Transliteration: terumah Phonetic Spelling: (ter-oo-maw') Short Definition:
...2763. charam -- to ban, devote, exterminate
... A primitive root; to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religioususes
(especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose...
5172. nachash -- to practice divination, observe signs
... practice divination, observe signs NASB Word Usage divination (1), divined (1),
enchantments (1), indeed practice divination (1), indeeduses (1), interprets...
5647. abad -- to work, serve
... 52), serves (2), serving (5), slave (1), slaves (1), subject (1), till (1), tiller
(1), tiller* (1), tills (2), use as slaves (1), used (1),uses services (1...
7080. qasam -- to practice divination
... NASB Word Usage conjure (1), divination (2), divine (2), diviner (2), diviners
(7), divining (1), practice (1), practiced (1), use (1),uses (1), utter...
Library
TheUses of the Law
... TheUses of the Law. A Sermon (No.128). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, April 19,
1857, by the. REV.... Why, a thing may have manyuses, if not a particular one....
The SweetUses of Adversity
... The SweetUses of Adversity. A Sermon (No.283). Delivered on Sabbath Morning,
November 13th, 1859, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. at the...
The ReligiousUses of Memory
... THE RELIGIOUSUSES OF MEMORY. 'Do ye not remember!'"Mark 8:18. The disciples
had misunderstood our Lord's warning 'against the...
NewUses for Old Trophies
... NewUses for Old Trophies. A Sermon (No.972). Delivered on Lord's-day Evening, November
20th, 1870 by. CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington....
Uses of Church History.
... Section 5.Uses of Church History. Church history is the most extensive, and,
including the sacred history of the Old and New Testaments...
Of theUses of Adversity
... THE FIRST BOOK. ADMONITIONS PROFITABLE FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CHAPTER XII Of
theuses of adversity. It is good for us that we sometimes...
Some GeneralUses.
... CHAPTER XX. SOME GENERALUSES. Before we come to speak of some particular
cases of deadness, wherein believers are to make use of...
Uses of Evils.
... Book IX. Chapter VIII."Uses of Evils. "But perhaps you will say, that
in those things indeed in which the necessity of nature...
Some GeneralUses from this Useful Truth, that Christ is the Truth...
... CHAPTER XII. SOME GENERALUSES FROM THIS USEFUL TRUTH, THAT CHRIST IS THE
TRUTH. Having thus cleared up this truth, we should come...
Ambrose AlsoUses the Temperate and Ornamented Style when He is...
... Book 4 Chapter 48. Ambrose alsouses the temperate and ornamented style
when he is holding up before? 48. Ambrose alsouses the...
Thesaurus
Uses (15 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Uses (15 Occurrences).
... (WEY). 1 Timothy 1:8 But we know
that the law is good, if a man
uses it lawfully, (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV).
...Glory (590 Occurrences)
... THEUSES OF KABHODH 1. Material Wealth 2. Human Dignity and Majesty 3. "My Soul":
the Self 4. Self-Manifestation of God (Yahweh) (1) Exodus 23:18 (2) Isaiah 6...
Love (703 Occurrences)
... When our Lord says, "Lovest thou me?" heuses the Greek word agapas; and when Simon
answers, heuses the Greek word philo, ie, "I love." This is the usage in...
Look (1874 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LOOK. look: (1) Theuses of the simple verb in
English Versions of the Bible are nearly all good modern English....
Lefthanded (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Judges 3:15; 20:16), one unable to use the right hand
skilfully, and who thereforeuses the left; and also one whouses the left as...
Night (3322 Occurrences)
... 1. In the Old Testament: Figurativeuses: The word "night" (laylah or layil
is sometimes used figuratively in the Old Testament....
Linen (111 Occurrences)
... 2. GeneralUses: Linen was used, not only in the making of garments of the finer
kinds and for priests, but also for shrouds, hangings, and possibly for other...
Ass (95 Occurrences)
... swiftness. (5) `Arodh, is, in all probability, an Aramaic loan-word for the
Hebrew pere'. The Targumuses `arodha' and `aradha'. 3.Uses...
Oil (281 Occurrences)
... OIL. oil (shemen; elaion): 1. Terms 2. Production and Storage 3.Uses (1) As a
Commodity of Exchange (2) As a Cosmetic (3) As a Medicine (4) As a Food (5) As an...
Ransom (46 Occurrences)
... The word Heuses bears a well-established meaning, and is accurately rendered by
our word "ransom," a price paid to secure the freedom of a slave or to set...
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