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The term "various" in the context of the Bible often refers to a diversity or multiplicity of elements, whether they be people, gifts, trials, or teachings. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the manifold ways in which God interacts with His creation and the diverse responses of humanity to His divine will.
Diversity in Creation and HumanityThe Bible begins with the account of creation, where God brings forth a world teeming with variety.
Genesis 1 describes the creation of various kinds of plants, animals, and celestial bodies, each according to its kind. This diversity reflects the creativity and orderliness of God. Humanity itself is created in the image of God, yet with a variety of roles and functions.
Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."
Various Gifts and MinistriesIn the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of the diversity of spiritual gifts given to believers for the edification of the Church. In
1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Paul writes, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people." This passage highlights the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member contributes uniquely to the whole.
Various Trials and TemptationsThe Bible also addresses the various trials and temptations that believers may face.
James 1:2-3 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." These trials are diverse in nature but serve a singular purpose: to refine and strengthen the faith of the believer.
Various Teachings and DoctrinesThroughout Scripture, there is a recognition of the presence of various teachings and doctrines, some of which are true and others false. The Apostle Paul warns Timothy in
1 Timothy 1:3-4 to "command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith." This admonition underscores the importance of discernment in the face of diverse teachings.
Various Nations and PeoplesThe Bible frequently mentions various nations and peoples, each with their own customs and beliefs. God's plan of salvation encompasses all nations, as seen in the Great Commission in
Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." This reflects the inclusivity of the Gospel message and God's desire for all people to come to the knowledge of the truth.
ConclusionThe concept of "various" in the Bible serves to illustrate the richness and complexity of God's creation, the Church, and the human experience. It calls believers to appreciate the diversity within the body of Christ, to endure through various trials, and to remain steadfast in the truth amidst various teachings.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.
2. (a.) Changeable; uncertain; inconstant; variable.
3. (a.) Variegated; diversified; not monotonous.
Greek
1325. didomi -- to give (invarious senses lit. or fig.)... 1324, 1325. didomi. 1326 . to give (in
various senses lit.
... Word Origin redupl.
from the root do- Definition to give (in
various senses lit.
...4164. poikilos -- many colored
... many colored. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: poikilos Phonetic Spelling:
(poy-kee'-los) Short Definition:various, of different colors Definition...
2425. hikanos -- sufficient, fit
... a) considerable, sufficient, of number, quantity, time, (b) of persons: sufficiently
strong (good, etc.), worthy, suitable, withvarious constructions, (c) many...
3918. pareimi -- to sit constantly beside
... From para and eimi (including itsvarious forms); to be near, ie At hand; neuter
present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property -- come, X have...
5046. teleios -- having reached its end, ie complete, by ext....
... From telos; complete (invarious applications of labor, growth, mental and moral
character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ho) completeness -- of full age, man...
2476. histemi -- to make to stand, to stand
... stao stah'-o (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand
(transitively or intransitively), used invarious applications (literally or...
2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... over (3), private* (1), privately* (7), reference (1), rightly* (1), standpoint
(2), terms (2), through (1), throughout (6), together* (1),various (4), way (4...
575. apo -- from, away from
... A primary particle; "off," ie Away (from something near), invarious senses (of
place, time, or relation; literal or figurative) -- (X here-)after, ago, at...
1313. diaphoros -- varying, excellent
... Word Origin from diaphero Definition varying, excellent NASB Word Usage differ
(1), more excellent (2),various (1). differing, diverse, more excellent....
932. basileia -- kingdom, sovereignty, royal power
... Millennium" (G. Archer). [The (932 ) is constantly used in connection with --
which also extends invarious .]. Word Origin from...
Strong's Hebrew
7553. riqmah -- variegated stuff... variegated stuff NASB Word Usage embroidered (4), embroidered cloth (2), embroidered
work (3), embroidery (1), many colors (1), stones of
various colors (1
...5301. naphach -- to breathe, blow
... A primitive root; to puff, invarious applications (literally, to inflate, blow
hard, scatter, kindle, expire; figuratively, to disesteem) -- blow, breath...
3651. ken -- so, thus
... From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually
(as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (invarious applications to...
1249. bar -- pure, clean
... choice, clean, clear, pure. From barar (in itsvarious senses); beloved; also pure,
empty -- choice, clean, clear, pure. see HEBREW barar. 1248, 1249....
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...
579. anah -- to be opportune, to meet, encounter opportunely
... A primitive root (perhaps rather identical with 'anah through the idea of contraction
in anguish); to approach; hence, to meet invarious senses -- befall...
4100. mah -- what? how? anything
... (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even relatively,
that which); often used with prefixes invarious adverbial or conjunctive...
6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... A primitive root; to rise (invarious applications, literal, figurative, intensive
and causative) -- abide, accomplish, X be clearer, confirm, continue, decree...
7186. qasheh -- hard, severe
... From qashah; severe (invarious applications) -- churlish, cruel, grievous,
hard((-hearted), thing), heavy, + impudent, obstinate, prevailed, rough(-ly), sore...
5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand
... A primitive root; to stand, invarious relations (literal and figurative, intransitive
and transitive) -- abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm...
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Sermons onVarious Important Subjects
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Important Subjects Andrew Lee et al. E-text prepared by...
Various.
... Chapter III Writings. Section 5.Various. Besides the more formal works
mentioned above,various conversations, sayings, bon mots...
Various Prayers
... PRAYERS OF SOEUR TH??R??SE, THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUSVARIOUS PRAYERS. "If you ask
the Father anything in My Name, He will give it you.""John 16:23....
Who Teach: that There areVarious Kinds of Election of God unto...
... First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Paragraph 2 Who teach: That
there arevarious kinds of election of God unto eternal life?...
Various Precepts.
... The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. The Lord's Teaching Through the Twelve
Apostles to the Nations. Chapter IV. "Various Precepts....
There are notVarious Decrees of Election, but one and the Same...
... First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Article 8 There are not
various decrees of election, but one and the same decree respecting all?...
TheVarious Lots of Man in Life.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN XIII. Thevarious Lots of Man in Life. 8.6.8.6 James Montgomery.
Thevarious Lots of Man in Life. One human pair, and only one,....
Various Relations of the Logos to Men.
... Book II. 3.Various Relations of the Logos to Men. Now it is possible that
some may dislike what we have said representing the Father...
Of theVarious Ways in which Christ is the Logos.
... Book I. 42. Of theVarious Ways in Which Christ is the Logos. As, then,
from His activity in enlightening the world whose light...
On theVarious Distinctions of the Will of God
... DISPUTATION XIX ON THEVARIOUS DISTINCTIONS OF THE WILL OF GOD. Though
the will of God be one and simple, yet it may be variously...
Thesaurus
Various (52 Occurrences)... 1. (a.) Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of
various names;
various occupations;
various colors.
...Various (52 Occurrences).
...All-various (1 Occurrence)
All-various. Alluring, All-various. All-wise . Multi-Version
Concordance All-various (1 Occurrence). Ephesians 3:10...
Diverse (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Different; takingvarious forms; dissimilar;
distinct; separate. 2. (a.) Capable ofvarious forms; multiform....
Varied (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Changed; altered;various; diversified; as, a
varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery. 2. (imp. & pp) of Vary....
Partition (4 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A score. 6. (vt) To divide into parts or shares; to divide and
distribute; as, to partition an estate amongvarious heirs....
Basin (37 Occurrences)
... 28). Thevarious vessels spoken of by the names "basin, bowl, charger, cup,
and dish," cannot now be accurately distinguished. The...
Prisoner (87 Occurrences)
... priz'-n, priz'-'-n-er, priz'-ner (there arevarious Hebrew words which are rendered
"prison" in the King James Version, among them: 1. Hebrew Words: (1) cohar...
Marble (5 Occurrences)
... (4.) Sohareth, "black marble," probably some spotted variety of marble. "The marble
pillars and tesserae ofvarious colours of the palace at Susa came...
Varieties (5 Occurrences)
... Varieties (5 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 12:4 Now there arevarious kinds of
gifts, but there is one and the same Spirit; (See NAS RSV)....
Variety (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) The quality or state of beingvarious; intermixture or succession of different
things; diversity; multifariousness. 2. (n.) That which isvarious....
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