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The term "uttered" in the Bible often refers to the act of speaking, proclaiming, or expressing words, whether by God, prophets, or individuals. It is a significant concept as it underscores the power and authority of spoken words in biblical narratives and teachings.
Divine UtteranceIn the Scriptures, God's utterances are foundational to creation and revelation. The Bible begins with God's creative utterance: "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (
Genesis 1:3). This demonstrates the power of God's word to bring forth existence from nothingness. Throughout the Old Testament, God's utterances are conveyed through His prophets, who speak His words to guide, warn, and instruct His people. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 18:18, God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, saying, "I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him" .
Prophetic UtteranceProphets in the Bible are often described as those who utter the words of God. Their utterances are not merely human opinions but divinely inspired messages. In
2 Peter 1:21, it is stated, "For no prophecy was ever brought about through human initiative, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" . This highlights the belief that prophetic utterances are guided by the Holy Spirit, ensuring their divine origin and authority.
Human UtteranceThe Bible also addresses the significance of human utterance, emphasizing the moral and spiritual implications of speech.
Proverbs 18:21 declares, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit" . This proverb underscores the potential of words to build up or destroy, reflecting the ethical responsibility associated with human speech.
In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about the importance of words, stating in
Matthew 12:36-37, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned" . This teaching highlights the accountability individuals have for their utterances, as they reflect the condition of the heart.
Utterance in Worship and PrayerUtterance also plays a crucial role in worship and prayer. The Psalms are filled with expressions of praise, lament, and supplication, demonstrating the use of uttered words to communicate with God.
Psalm 19:14 expresses a desire for one's words to be pleasing to God: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer" .
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to pray and sing with understanding and spirit, as seen in
1 Corinthians 14:15: "So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind" . This reflects the importance of intentional and meaningful utterance in spiritual practices.
ConclusionThe concept of "uttered" in the Bible encompasses divine, prophetic, and human speech, each carrying significant weight and responsibility. Whether it is God's creative word, the prophetic messages delivered by His servants, or the everyday speech of individuals, utterance is a powerful tool that shapes reality, conveys truth, and reflects the heart's intentions.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Utter.
Greek
731. arretos -- unspeakable... unspeakable. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: arretos Phonetic Spelling:
(ar'-hray-tos) Short Definition: not to be
uttered, secret Definition: not to
...3850. parabole -- to expose oneself to danger
... parabole Phonetic Spelling: (par-ab-ol-ay') Short Definition: a parable, comparison
Definition: (a) a comparison, (b) a parable, often of thoseuttered by our...
630. apoluo -- to set free, release
... The Bible never contradicts itself and hence "the divorce passages" in the Gospels
uttered by Jesus (following on fornication) are not contrary to the...
4397. prophetikos -- prophetic
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: prophetikos Phonetic Spelling:
(prof-ay-tik-os') Short Definition: prophetic Definition: prophetic,uttered by...
546. apeileo -- to threaten
... by threatening. Word Origin from apeile Definition to threaten NASB Word Usage
uttered...threats (1), warn (1). threaten. Of uncertain...
1421. dusermeneutos -- hard of interpretation
... hard to utter or explain. From dus- and a presumed derivative of hermeneuo; difficult
of explanation -- hard to beuttered. see GREEK dus-. see GREEK hermeneuo....
2980. laleo -- to talk
... 54), speaks (25), spoke (44), spoken (38), stating (1), talked (1), talking (5),
tell (1), telling (1), things spoken (2), told (7),uttered (1), whispered* (1...
863. aphiemi -- to send away, leave alone, permit
... alone (6), let him have (1), neglected (1), neglecting (2), permit (6), permitted
(1), permitting (1), send...away (1), tolerate (1),uttered (1), yielded (1)....
3759. ouai -- alas! woe! (an expression of grief or denunciation)
... woe!, alas! Definition: woe!, alas!,uttered in grief or denunciation. Word
Origin a prim. interj. Definition alas! woe! (an expression...
215. alaletos -- inexpressible
... unutterable, inexpressible. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of
laleo; unspeakable -- unutterable, which cannot beuttered. see GREEK a....
Strong's Hebrew
5414. nathan -- to give, put, set... surely be given (1), surely give (2), take (2), taken (1), takes (1), to pay (1),
took (1), traded (1), turned (6), used (1), utter (1),
uttered (2),
uttered...5046. nagad -- to be conspicuous
... 10), reported* (1), show (2), shown (2), surely report (1), surely tell (1), tell
(101), telling (2), tells (3), told (131), told plainly (1),uttered (1)....
6475. patsah -- to part, open
... root Definition to part, open NASB Word Usage given (2), open (1), open wide
(1), opened (5), opens (2), rescue (2), rescues (1),uttered (1)....
2782. charats -- to cut, sharpen, decide
... Definition to cut, sharpen, decide NASB Word Usage act promptly (1), bark* (1),
decided (1), decisive (1), decreed (3), determined (3), maimed (1),uttered (1...
4008. mibta -- rash utterance
... a rash utterance. From bata'; a rash utterance (hasty vow) -- (that which...)Uttered
(out of). see HEBREW bata'. 4007, 4008. mibta. 4009 . Strong's Numbers
1696. dabar -- to speak
... statements (2), subdues (2), talk (7), talked (7), talking (9), tell (18), telling
(4), tells (2), threatened (1), told (16), utter (1),uttered (1), utters (1...
7880. siach -- a bush, shrub, plant
... bush, plant, shrub. From siyach; a shoot (as ifuttered or put forth), ie (generally)
shrubbery -- bush, plant, shrub. see HEBREW siyach. 7879, 7880....
422. alah -- to swear, curse
... root Definition to swear, curse NASB Word Usage oaths (1), put the under oath (1),
swearing (1), take (2), takes an oath (2), under oath (1),uttered a curse (1...
Library
The Various BlasphemiesUttered by the Arians against Christ are...
... St. Ambrose's Exposition of the Christian Faith. Book I. Chapter V. The various
blasphemiesuttered by the Arians against Christ are cited.?...
'HeUttered his Voice, the Earth Melted'
... THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS 'HEUTTERED HIS VOICE, THE EARTH MELTED'. 'Then
Isaiah the son of Amos sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith...
Petilianus Said: "If PaulUttered These Words to the Unlearned and...
... Book II. Chapter 42. " 99. Petilianus said: "If Pauluttered these
words to the unlearned and to the? "99. Petilianus said...
Archelaus Said: those Sayings which are Put Forth by the Blessed...
... 37 Archelaus said: Those sayings which are put forth by the blessed Paul
were notuttered? Archelaus said: Those sayings which...
Refutation of Basilides, and of the Opinion that the Prophets...
... Against Heresies: Book II Chapter XXXV."Refutation of Basilides, and of the opinion
that the prophetsuttered their predictions under the inspiration of...
A Refutation of those who Allege that the ProphetsUttered Some...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXXV."A refutation of those who allege that the
prophetsuttered some predictions under the inspiration of the highest...
These Things Being Said by God, While the TrumpetsUttered their...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter XVIII. These things
being said by God, while the trumpetsuttered their voices?...
Have I Spoken of God, orUttered his Praise...
... BOOK I. Chapter 6. Have I spoken of God, oruttered His praise? 6. Have
I spoken of God, oruttered His praise, in any worthy way?...
Now it Followed from all the Predictions which wereUttered...
... Chapter LXII. Now it followed from all the predictions which wereuttered
regarding Him " amongst which? Now it followed from...
The Overthrow of the Tyrants and the Words which theyUttered...
... Book IX. Chapter X."The Overthrow of the Tyrants and the Words which they
uttered before their Death. 1. The circumstances which...
Thesaurus
Uttered (60 Occurrences)... & pp) of Utter. Multi-Version Concordance
Uttered (60 Occurrences).
... (See RSV). Matthew
27:50 But Jesus
uttered another loud cry and then yielded up His spirit.
...Voice (651 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Sounduttered by the mouth, especially thatuttered by human beings in speech
or song; sound thusuttered considered as possessing some special quality...
Voices (76 Occurrences)
... Revelation 10:3 He cried with a loud voice, as a lion roars. When he cried, the
seven thundersuttered their voices. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)....
Cry (431 Occurrences)
... (vi) Any expression of grief, distress, etc., accompanied with tears or sobs; a
loud sound,uttered in lamentation.... Luke 1:42 anduttered a loud cry of joy....
Fulfil (60 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 22:21 And whosoever bringeth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD
in fulfilment of a vow clearlyuttered, or for a freewill-offering, of the...
Fulfill (80 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 22:21 And whosoever bringeth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD
in fulfilment of a vow clearlyuttered, or for a freewill-offering, of the...
Utter (111 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 14:9 So also you, unless youuttered by the tongue words
easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken?...
Open (586 Occurrences)
... 10. (a.)Uttered with a relatively wide opening of the articulating organs; -- said
of vowels; as, the an far is open as compared with the a in say. 11....
Groan (32 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sounduttered in pain or
great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the...
Tahpanhes (7 Occurrences)
... affirms his invasion of Egypt in his 37th year (568-567 BC), most scholars have
agreed that the predictions of Jeremiah (43:9-13; 44:30)uttered shortly after...
Resources
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