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In the context of the Bible, the term "prominent" refers to individuals, places, or concepts that hold significant importance or influence within the biblical narrative. The prominence of a person or event often underscores their role in God's divine plan and the unfolding of biblical history.
Prominent Individuals:1.
Abraham · Known as the father of faith, Abraham is a central figure in the Bible. His prominence is established through God's covenant with him, promising that he would be the father of many nations (
Genesis 17:4-5). Abraham's faith and obedience are highlighted in his willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac, demonstrating his trust in God's promises (
Genesis 22:1-18).
2.
Moses · Moses is a prominent leader and prophet in the Old Testament. He is chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, a pivotal event in biblical history (
Exodus 3:10). Moses' role in receiving the Law on Mount Sinai further cements his significance (
Exodus 19:20-25).
3.
David · King David is a prominent figure due to his role as the second king of Israel and his establishment of Jerusalem as the nation's capital. His heart for God and his psalms contribute to his lasting legacy (
1 Samuel 13:14;
Psalm 23).
4.
Jesus Christ · The most prominent figure in the New Testament, Jesus is the central figure of Christianity. His life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of Christian faith. Jesus' teachings, miracles, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies highlight His divine nature and mission (
John 1:14;
Matthew 28:5-6).
Prominent Places:1.
Jerusalem · A city of great significance, Jerusalem is the site of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship. It is also where Jesus was crucified and resurrected, making it a focal point for Christian faith (
2 Chronicles 6:6;
Luke 24:46).
2.
Mount Sinai · Known as the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, Mount Sinai is a place of divine revelation and covenant (
Exodus 19:20).
3.
Bethlehem · The birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem holds prominence as the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the Messiah's origins (
Micah 5:2;
Matthew 2:1).
Prominent Concepts:1.
Covenant · The concept of covenant is central to the biblical narrative, representing God's promises and relationships with His people. Key covenants include those with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and the New Covenant through Jesus Christ (
Genesis 9:9;
Jeremiah 31:31).
2.
Faith · Faith is a prominent theme throughout the Bible, exemplified by figures like Abraham and emphasized in the New Testament as essential for salvation (
Hebrews 11:1;
Ephesians 2:8).
3.
Redemption · The theme of redemption is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting God's plan to save humanity from sin through Jesus Christ. This concept is central to understanding the purpose of Jesus' sacrifice (
Romans 3:24;
Ephesians 1:7).
The prominence of these individuals, places, and concepts underscores their integral roles in the biblical narrative and their enduring impact on the faith and practice of believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Likely to attract attention; conspicuous; as, a prominent feature of the face; a prominent building.
2. (a.) Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.
3. (a.) Eminent; distinguished above others; as, a prominent character.
Greek
1851. exoche -- a projection, eminence... Word Origin from execho (to project from, be
prominent); from ek and echo Definition
a projection, eminence NASB Word Usage
prominent (1). principal.
...2158. euschemon -- comely
... Word Origin from eu and schema Definition comely NASB Word Usage appropriate (1),
presentable (1), prominence (1),prominent (2). comely, honorable....
Strong's Hebrew
4696. metsach -- brow, forehead... brow, forehead, impudent. From an unused root meaning to be clear, ie Conspicuous;
the forehead (as open and
prominent) -- brow, forehead, + impudent.
...1419. gadol -- great
... 1), major (1), many (1), marvelous (1), mighty (1), mighty and great (1), more*
(1), much (1), nobles (1), old (1), older (8), oldest (3),prominent (1), rich...
3151. Yaziz -- an officer of David
... Jaziz. From the same as ziyz; he will makeprominent; Jaziz, an Israelite -- Jaziz.
see HEBREW ziyz. 3150, 3151. Yaziz. 3152 . Strong's Numbers.
4201. mezuzah -- a doorpost, gatepost
... door, side post. Or mzuzah {mez-oo-zaw'}; from the same as ziyz; a door-post (as
prominent) -- (door, side) post. see HEBREW ziyz. 4200, 4201....
2117. Zaza -- a descendant of Judah
... of Judah NASB Word Usage Zaza (1). Zaza. Probably from the root of ziyz;prominent;
Zaza, an Israelite -- Zaza. see HEBREW ziyz. 2116, 2117. Zaza. 2118 ....
2104. Zuzim -- a people East of the Jordan
... Zuzims. Plural probably from the same as ziyz;prominent; Zuzites, an aboriginal
tribe of Palestine -- Zuzims. see HEBREW ziyz. 2103, 2104. Zuzim. 2105 ....
4697. mitschah -- greaves
... greaves, shin-pieces of armor. From the same as metsach; a shin-piece of armor
(asprominent), only plural -- greaves. see HEBREW metsach. 4696, 4697....
2099. Ziv -- the second month of the Jewish calendar
... Probably from an unused root meaning to beprominent; properly, brightness (compare
ziyv), ie (figuratively) the month of flowers; Ziv (corresponding to Ijar...
Library
Ep. Clxxxiv. Bosporius, Bishop of Colonia in Cappadocia Secunda...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. CLXXXIV. Bosporius, Bishop of Colonia in
Cappadocia Secunda, who had apparently taken aprominent part in?...
The Tenth Item in the Accusation. The MoreProminent Points of...
... A work on the proceedings of pelagius, Chapter 30 [XIV.]"The Tenth Item in the
Accusation. The MoreProminent Points of Coelestius' Work Continued....
Scripture Phrases and Passages Clearly Assert "The Resurrection of...
... Scripture Phrases and Passages Clearly Assert "The Resurrection of the Dead." The
Force of This Very Phrase Explained as Indicating theProminent Place of the...
How a Little Study Upset the Plans of a FewProminent Infidels.
... How a Little Study Upset the Plans of a fewProminent Infidels. It is said
of West, an eminent man, that he was going to take up...
The Peter of History and the Peter of Fiction.
... In the Gospels, the human nature of Simon appears mostprominent the Acts unfold
the divine mission of Peter in the founding of the church, with a temporary...
Christ and Nicodemus.
... This chapter relates another and a remarkable incident of this visit to Jerusalem,
an interview with a member of the Sanhedrim, aprominent Pharisee....
He Moves to Mt. Byrd. Debate with JW Fitch. Preaches at Madison...
... We had no place of worship, and the court-house in which we met was not comfortable.
Some of theprominent members had become very worldly....
Christ the Lamb of God.
... Him the Lamb of God. But innocence is not the onlyprominent feature in
contemplating Jesus as a lamb. The idea of sacrifice to...
Letter xvii. Harmony of Christian Character.
... If one is deficient, and another tooprominent, the idea of deformity strikes the
mind with painful sensations, somewhat similar to those produced by harsh...
Who is on the Lord's Side? Exodus 32:26.
... 5. It is aprominent object with such Christians, in all their intercourse
with men, to make them friends of God. Whether they converse...
Thesaurus
Prominent (13 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Likely to attract attention; conspicuous;
as, a
prominent feature of the face; a
prominent building.
...Wrath (503 Occurrences)
... When used of God it is to be understood that there is the complete absence of that
caprice and unethical quality soprominent in the anger attributed to the...
Anger (387 Occurrences)
... When used of God it is to be understood that there is the complete absence of that
caprice and unethical quality soprominent in the anger attributed to the...
Leprosy (51 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs
or as reddish, shining, slightlyprominent spots, with spreading edges....
Glory (590 Occurrences)
... of words, translated "glory" in the English Versions of the Bible, and in which
the ideas of size, rarity, beauty and adornment areprominent, the emphasis...
Ezekiel (4 Occurrences)
... He held aprominent place among the exiles, and was frequently consulted by the
elders (8:1; 11:25; 14:1; 20:1). His ministry extended over twenty-three years...
Pharaoh (245 Occurrences)
... The forehead is low and narrow; the brow-ridgeprominent; the eye-brows are thick
and white; the eyes are small and close together; the nose is long, thin...
Laban (52 Occurrences)
... 24:29), he is related to his sister by the express announcement, "And Rebekah had
brother, and his name was Laban." In this chapter he takesprominent part in...
Euodia (1 Occurrence)
... 1. WomenProminent in Church at Philippi: The Textus Receptus of the New Testament
of Stephen reads Euodia, which means "fragrant," Philippians 4:2. King James...
Male (303 Occurrences)
... mal (1) zakhar, zakhar, zakhur (the root means "to stand out," "to beprominent,"
here a physiological differentiation of the sex, as neqebhah, "female," which...
Resources
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