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The concept of being "victorious" in the Bible is deeply rooted in the narrative of God's ultimate triumph over sin, death, and evil through Jesus Christ. The term "victorious" is often associated with the spiritual victories that believers experience through faith in Christ, as well as the ultimate victory that God promises to His people.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, victory is frequently depicted in the context of battles and deliverance from enemies. God is portrayed as the divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people. For instance, in
Exodus 15:1-3, following the crossing of the Red Sea, Moses and the Israelites sing a song of victory: "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name."
The victories of Israel over their enemies are often attributed to God's intervention and faithfulness to His covenant. In
1 Samuel 17, the account of David and Goliath illustrates how faith in God leads to victory against seemingly insurmountable odds. David declares, "This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head" (
1 Samuel 17:46), emphasizing that the battle belongs to the Lord.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the theme of victory takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus Christ's death and resurrection are the ultimate victory over sin and death. In
1 Corinthians 15:57, Paul proclaims, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." This victory is not just a future hope but a present reality for believers who live in the power of the resurrection.
The Apostle John, in his first epistle, writes about the victory of faith: "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith" (1
John 5:4). This passage highlights that the victory believers experience is through faith in Jesus Christ, which enables them to overcome worldly challenges and temptations.
Spiritual Warfare and VictoryThe New Testament also speaks of spiritual warfare, where believers are called to stand firm against the forces of evil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 exhorts believers to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." The imagery of armor signifies the spiritual resources available to Christians to achieve victory in their daily battles against sin and spiritual opposition.
Eschatological VictoryThe Bible also points to an eschatological victory, where God's ultimate triumph will be fully realized at the end of the age.
Revelation 19:11-16 depicts Christ as the victorious King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who will return to judge and establish His eternal kingdom. This future victory assures believers that evil will be vanquished, and God's righteous reign will be established forever.
ConclusionThe theme of victory in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing historical deliverance, spiritual triumph, and eschatological hope. It underscores the faithfulness of God and the power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to live victoriously through faith and reliance on God's strength.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a victor; bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious day.
Greek
3533. Nikopolis -- "victorious city," Nicopolis, a city in Achaia... "
victorious city
... Word Origin from nikos and polis Definition "
victorious city,"
Nicopolis, a city in Achaia NASB Word Usage Nicopolis (1). Nicopolis.
...2131. Eunike -- "victorious," Eunice, the mother of Timothy
... 2130, 2131. Eunike. 2132 . "victorious... Word Origin from eu and nike Definition
"victorious," Eunice, the mother of Timothy NASB Word Usage Eunice (1). Eunice...
3528. nikao -- to conquer, prevail
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: nikao Phonetic Spelling: (nik-ah'-o) Short Definition:
I conquer, overcome Definition: I conquer, amvictorious, overcome, prevail...
3530. Nikodemos -- Nicodemus, an Israelite
... NASB Word Usage Nicodemus (5). Nicodemus. From nikos and demos;victorious among
his people; Nicodemus, an Israelite -- Nicodemus. see GREEK nikos....
3529. nike -- victory
... victory. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: nike Phonetic Spelling:
(nee'-kay) Short Definition: victory Definition: victory, avictorious principle...
3532. Nikolaos -- Nicolaus, a Christian, probably not connected...
... Nicolaus. From nikos and Laodikeus;victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a heretic --
Nicolaus. see GREEK nikos. see GREEK Laodikeus. (nikolaon) -- 1 Occurrence...
959. Bernike -- Berenice, Bernice, daughter of Herod Agrippa I
... Bernice. From a provincial form of phero and nike;victorious; Bernice, a member
of the Herodian family -- Bernice. see GREEK phero. see GREEK nike....
5245. hupernikao -- to be more than conqueror
... 5245 (from 5228 , "beyond" and 3528 , "conquer") -- properly, conquer, being ","
ie "-conqueror" who is "completely and overwhelminglyvictorious" (, 1, 39.58...
3527. Nikanor -- Nicanor, a Christian
... Nicanor. Probably from nikao;victorious; Nicanor, a Christian -- Nicanor. see GREEK
nikao. (nikanora) -- 1 Occurrence. 3526, 3527. Nikanor. 3528 ....
Strong's Hebrew
3467. yasha -- to deliver... 1), gained the victory (1), help (9), helped (5), preserve (1), safe (1), save
(85), saved (33), saves (5), savior (13), surely will not save (1),
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Pilgrims of theVictorious Life
... CHAPTER THIRTEEN PILGRIMS OF THEVICTORIOUS LIFE. PILGRIMS OF THEVICTORIOUS
LIFE Please... possible? I have met manyvictorious Christians....
The Philistines,victorious in this Prosperous Battle, Brought the...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter XXXI. The Philistines,
victorious in this prosperous battle, brought the ark of God?...
And Now,victorious and Mighty Constantine, in this Discourse...
... Pronounced on the thirtieth anniversary of his reign. Chapter XI. And now,
victorious and mighty Constantine, in this discourse?...
The Seven Crowns of the Beast to be Taken Away byvictorious...
... Chapter XIII."The Seven Crowns of the Beast to Be Taken Away byVictorious Chastity;
The Ten Crowns of the Dragon, the Vices Opposed to the Decalogue; The...
Chronology of the Life of Ephraim.
... to have been early in the reign of Constantine (306-337), on the authority of the
Vatican Life, which says, "In the days of thevictorious Constantine, true...
Of Apollo and Daphne, and of the Holy Babylas.
... for, said he, "I could say nothing, if the grove be not purified." Now at that time
there were lying there the relics of thevictorious martyr Babylas [621...
Cups Running Over
... of Revival. Revival itself is being absolutely filled to overflowing with
the Holy Spirit, and that isvictorious living. If we...
And Now we May Well Compare the Present with Former Things...
... Which of them foreknew the august and pious reign of ourvictorious emperor, or
his triumphant conquests everywhere over the false demons, or the overthrow of...
Brokenness
... Jesus is alwaysvictorious.... You see, the only life that pleases God and that can
bevictorious is His life"never our life, no matter how hard we try....
Demonstration v. --Of Wars.
... The Babylonians gloried over Daniel and cast him into the den of lions, and Daniel
came upvictorious, and they were cast instead of him into the den....
Thesaurus
Victorious (17 Occurrences)... Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a victor; bringing or causing a
victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a
victorious general;
victorious...Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... A triumph in Rome was a magnificent procession in honor of avictorious general,
and the highest military distinction which he could obtain....
Antiochus
... Thevictorious Polyxenidas, however, soon sustained a crushing defeat at the hands
of the Romans, and Antiochus abandoned Lysimachia, leaving an open road to...
Chariot (102 Occurrences)
... brandishing his lance. In the battle thevictorious Egyptians captured 2,041
horses and 924 chariots from the Syrian allies. 2. Chariots...
Messiah (9 Occurrences)
... It was by His Spirit that the king was qualified for the righteous government of
the people, and by His power that he would becomevictorious over all enemies....
Galilee (73 Occurrences)
... Joshua'svictorious campaign in the north (Joshua 11), and, subsequently, the triumph
of the northern tribes under Deborah and Barak (Judges 4 f) gave Israel...
Victories (5 Occurrences)
Victoriously (1 Occurrence)
Zerah (22 Occurrences)
... This is the only instance "in all the annals of Judah of avictorious encounter
in the field with a first-class heathen power in full force." The Egyptian host...
Overcome (300 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To overflow; to surcharge. 4. (vt) To come or pass over; to spreads over.
5. (vi) To gain the superiority; to bevictorious. Multi-Version Concordance...
Resources
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