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The term "prone" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being prone to certain behaviors or tendencies is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. In a biblical context, "prone" often refers to the natural inclination or tendency of human beings towards sin and disobedience due to the fallen nature inherited from Adam and Eve.
Human Nature and SinThe Bible teaches that all humans are born with a sinful nature, making them prone to sin. This is rooted in the doctrine of original sin, which suggests that the fall of Adam and Eve introduced sin into the human race. As a result, every person is naturally inclined to rebel against God. In
Romans 3:23, the Apostle Paul writes, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" . This verse underscores the universal tendency of humans to sin, highlighting the need for divine intervention and redemption.
The Struggle with SinThe Apostle Paul vividly describes the internal struggle with sin in
Romans 7:18-19: "For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do" . This passage illustrates the conflict between the desire to live righteously and the natural propensity to sin, a struggle that believers face throughout their lives.
The Role of Grace and RedemptionDespite the human tendency to sin, the Bible offers hope through the grace of God and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. In
Romans 5:8, Paul declares, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" . This demonstrates that although humans are prone to sin, God's love and grace provide a way for redemption and transformation.
Sanctification and Overcoming SinThe process of sanctification, or becoming more like Christ, involves overcoming the natural inclination to sin. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are enabled to resist sinful tendencies and grow in holiness.
Galatians 5:16 encourages believers, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh" . This verse emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit to overcome the proneness to sin and live a life that honors God.
Practical ImplicationsUnderstanding the concept of being prone to sin has practical implications for Christian living. It calls for vigilance, humility, and dependence on God's grace. Believers are encouraged to engage in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other Christians to strengthen their faith and resist the temptations that arise from their natural inclinations.
In summary, while the term "prone" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is integral to understanding the human condition and the need for God's grace. Through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers can overcome their natural tendencies and live in a manner that reflects God's righteousness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Bending forward; inclined; not erect.
2. (a.) Prostrate; flat; esp., lying with the face down; -- opposed to supine.
3. (a.) Headlong; running downward or headlong.
4. (a.) Sloping, with reference to a line or surface; declivous; inclined; not level.
5. (a.) Inclined; disposed; -- applied to the mind or affections, usually in an ill sense. Followed by to.
Greek
2000. episphales --prone to fall...prone to fall. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: episphales Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-sfal-ace') Short Definition: dangerous, likely to fall Definition
...3711. orgilos -- inclined to anger, passionate
... inclined to anger, passionate. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: orgilos
Phonetic Spelling: (org-ee'-los) Short Definition:prone to anger Definition...
4248. prenes -- headlong
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: prenes Phonetic Spelling: (pray-nace')
Short Definition: falling headlong Definition: falling headlong,prone....
Library
You are asProne to Love
... THE SECOND CENTURY 65 You are asprone to love. You are asprone to love,
as the sun is to shine; it being the most delightful and...
But as Men areProne to Estimate Sins...
... Book 3 Chapter 15. But as men areprone to estimate sins? 15. But as men
areprone to estimate sins, not by reference to their...
Men, ThoughProne to Lust, and Inclined, through Weakness of...
... Book IV. 23 Men, thoughprone to lust, and inclined, through weakness of
character? Men, thoughprone to lust, and inclined, through...
That we must not Believe Everyone, and that we areProne to Fall...
... THE THIRD BOOK. ON INWARD CONSOLATION CHAPTER XLV That we must not believe
everyone, and that we areprone to fall in our words....
He Shows by Example that Even Infancy isProne to Sin.
... Book I. Chapter VII."He Shows by Example that Even Infancy isProne to
Sin. 11. Hearken, O God! Alas for the sins of men! Man...
Whether the Precepts of the Decalogue are Suitably Formulated?
... the demons. Reply to Objection 4: Punishments are necessary against those
who areprone to evil, as stated in Ethic. x, 9. Wherefore...
Sundry Quotations from Hermogenes Now Uncertain and Vague are his...
... the boiling water of the caldron; it would rather be even and regular, oscillating
indeed of its own accord between good and evil, but yet notprone or tending...
The Offending Hand, or Foot, or Eye.
... [5972] For the practical faculty of the soul, ifprone to sin, and the walking faculty
of the soul, so to speak, ifprone to sin, and the faculty of clear...
But what Creature could I Desire to be which I am not Made? There...
... He is infinitelyprone to love, and thou art like Him.... What can more agree than that
which is infinitely lovely, and that which is infinitelyprone to love!...
"The Truth. " Some Generals Proposed.
... the way and the truth, be false ways and by-ways, leading us away from the true
resting-place, and from that way which is the truth; yet we areprone and ready...
Thesaurus
Prone (1 Occurrence)... Followed by to. Multi-Version Concordance
Prone (1 Occurrence). Exodus
32:22 Aaron said, "Don't let the anger of my lord grow hot.
...Astrology
... THE WORSHIP OF THE HEAVENLY BODIES THE FORM OF IDOLATRY TO WHICH THE ISRAELITES
WERE MOSTPRONE 1. Chiun, Certainly the Planet Saturn 2. Saturn or Moloch...
Uncertainty (4 Occurrences)
... and so "uncertain." Also the King James Version The Wisdom of Solomon 9:14 for
episphales, "unsteady," the Revised Version (British and American) "prone to fall...
Uncertain (13 Occurrences)
... and so "uncertain." Also the King James Version The Wisdom of Solomon 9:14 for
episphales, "unsteady," the Revised Version (British and American) "prone to fall...
Irascible (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)Prone to anger; easily provoked or inflamed to anger;
choleric; as, an irascible temper or mood. Multi-Version Concordance...
Indecisive (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Undetermined;prone to indecision; irresolute; unsettled; wavering; vacillating;
hesitating; as, an indecisive state of mind; an indecisive character....
Factious (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Given to dissension, in opposition to the common good; turbulent; seditious;
prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons....
Fable
... See ALLEGORY; PARABLE. (2) The Semitic mind is peculiarlyprone to allegorical
expression, and a modern Arabian storyteller will invent a fable or a parable as...
Revengeful (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Full of, orprone to, revenge; vindictive; malicious;
revenging; wreaking revenge. Multi-Version Concordance...
Erect (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Upright, or having a vertical position; not
inverted; not leaning or bent; notprone; as, to stand erect....
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