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In the context of the Bible, the term "your" is a possessive pronoun used extensively throughout the Scriptures to denote ownership, relationship, or association. It is used to address individuals, groups, or even nations, often in the context of God's relationship with His people, commandments, blessings, and instructions.
Usage in Scripture:1.
Divine Ownership and Relationship: The use of "your" frequently emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people. For instance, in
Exodus 20:2 , God declares, "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." Here, "your" signifies God's covenant relationship with the Israelites, highlighting His role as their deliverer and protector.
2.
Commandments and Instructions: The pronoun is often used in the context of commandments, where God provides specific instructions to His people. In
Deuteronomy 6:5 , it is written, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This commandment underscores the total devotion expected from the Israelites towards God.
3.
Blessings and Promises: "Your" is also used in the context of blessings and promises given by God. In
Jeremiah 29:11 , God assures His people, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." The use of "your" here personalizes the promise, making it applicable to the individual and collective future of God's people.
4.
Warnings and Judgments: The term is used in warnings and judgments, often to call individuals or nations to repentance. In
Ezekiel 18:30 , God warns, "Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to your ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your offenses, so that sin will not be your downfall." The use of "your" emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability before God.
5.
Expressions of Worship and Praise: In the Psalms and other poetic books, "your" is frequently used in expressions of worship and praise.
Psalm 23:1 states, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." While "your" is not directly used here, the personal nature of the relationship is implied, as seen in other verses like
Psalm 100:4 , "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name."
Theological Implications:The use of "your" in the Bible underscores the personal and communal aspects of faith. It highlights the intimate relationship between God and His people, where He is not a distant deity but a personal God involved in the lives of His followers. This possessive pronoun serves as a reminder of the covenantal bond, the responsibilities of obedience, and the assurance of divine care and guidance.
Conclusion:The term "your" in the Bible is a powerful linguistic tool that conveys ownership, relationship, and responsibility. It is a reminder of the personal nature of God's interaction with humanity, calling individuals to a life of faith, obedience, and worship.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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pron. & a.) The form of the possessive case of the personal pronoun you.
Greek
5212. humeteros --your, yours...your, yours. Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun Transliteration: humeteros Phonetic
Spelling: (hoo-met'-er-os) Short Definition:
your Definition:
your, yours.
...4674. sos --your
...your. Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun Transliteration: sos Phonetic Spelling:
(sos) Short Definition: yours, thy, thine Definition: yours, thy, thine....
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... 2 Ro 12:2,3: " And do not be conformed to this world, but betransformed by the renewing
ofyour mind, so that you may prove what (2307) of God is, that which...
2251. hemeteros -- our
... pronoun from hemeis Definition our NASB Word Usage ours (1). our,your. From thnetos;
our -- our,your (by a different reading). see GREEK thnetos....
5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... 1), concerned (1), feel (1), have...attitude (3), intent on...purpose (1), live
in harmony (1), mind (4), observes (2), set their minds (2), setyour mind (1...
1438. heautou -- of himself, herself, itself
... or accusative case) of autos; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with
the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-,your-) self (selves...
2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... By, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more,
X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+your) X own...
373. anapauo -- to give rest, give intermission from labor, by...
... refresh NASB Word Usage give...rest (1), refresh (1), refreshed (3), rest (3), resting
(2), rests (1), takeyour ease (1). take ease, refresh, give rest....
2398. idios -- one's own, distinct
... private or separate -- X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due,
his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine,your) own (business...
3570. nuni -- now
... Col 3:8: "But (3570 ) you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice,
slander, and abusive speech fromyour mouth" (). 3570...
Strong's Hebrew
1121. ben -- son... calves (2), calves* (1), child (2), children (111), children and on the grandchildren
(1), children and their grandchildren (1), children and
your children's (1
...7971. shalach -- to send
... 3), let me go (4), let my go (11), let my go free (1), let out freely (1), let the
go (8), let them down (1), let them go (6), let you go (7), letyour loose (1...
7725. shub -- to turn back, return
... 1), indeed bring me back (1), indeed return (2), indeed turn away (1), keeps (2),
make them return (1), make restitution (1), paid (2), passyour again (1...
3605. kol -- the whole, all
... 1), all its the entire (1), all the and every (1), all the of every (1), all the
everywhere (1), all the throughout (1), allyour concerning everything (1...
8159. shaah -- to gaze
... to gaze NASB Word Usage gaze away (1), had regard (1), had...regard (1), have regard
(3), look (3), looked (1), pay...attention (1), turnyour eyes (1), turn...
7921. shakol -- to be bereaved
... root Definition to be bereaved NASB Word Usage abort (1), been (1), bereave (2),
bereave them of children (2), bereave you ofyour children (1), bereave you of...
3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... abounding (1), achieve honor (1), became fierce (1), became heavy (1), boasting
(1), burdensome (1), dim (1), distinguished (3), dull (2), enjoyyour glory (1...
6743b. tsaleach -- to advance, prosper
... root Definition to advance, prosper NASB Word Usage advanced (1), give us success
(1), made his successful (1), make his successful (1), makeyour prosperous (1...
5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire...
... yourselves (13). any, thyself, themyour-selves, slay, soul, tablet, they,
thing,. From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, ie...
7337. rachab -- to be or grow wide or large
... root Definition to be or grow wide or large NASB Word Usage enlarge (6), enlarged
(2), enlarges (3), extend (1), extends (1), large (1), madeyour wide (1...
Library
"What isYour Life?"
... "WHAT ISYOUR LIFE?". "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For
what isyour life? It is even as a vapour, that appeareth...
BeYour Own Executor.
... Money BeYour Own Executor.... It must be kept moving. But, but"and the whole heart
of the teaching is here"be very wary aboutyour exchanges....
Your Own Salvation
...Your Own Salvation. A Sermon (No.1003).... CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan
Tabernacle, Newington. "Your own salvation.""Philippians 2:12....
Bring to the ChristYour Fears,
... ASPIRATIONS Bring to the Christyour fears,. tr., John Brownlie 6,6,6,6,6,6. I.
Bring to the Christyour fears,. And tellyour sorrows there,....
What, have You Seen withYour Eyes, and Handled withYour Hands...
... Book II. 9 What, have you seen withyour eyes, and handled withyour hands?
What, have you seen withyour eyes, and handled [3455...
What isYour Life?
... LIFE, DEATH AND FUTURITY. 519. " What isyour Life? 519. CHM J. Taylor.
What isyour Life? 1 O, what is life?"'tis like a...
Your Prayers Requested.
... Chapter XIV."Your prayers requested. Knowing as I do that ye are full
of God, I have but briefly exhorted you. Be mindful of me...
What isYour Word Worth?
... TALK FIFTEEN. WHAT ISYOUR WORD WORTH?... Think whether you really want to do, or really
will do, what you promise. Consideryour promises binding....
Your Business is Now to Give Way to this Heavenly Working of the...
... [Way-1-5]Your business is now to give way to this heavenly working of
the Spirit of?Your business is now to give way to this...
Ep. Lxxiii. As to the Subject ofYour Letter, These are My...
... Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. LXXIII. As to the subject ofyour letter, these are my
sentiments.? As to the subject ofyour letter, these are my sentiments....
Thesaurus
Your's (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Your's (6 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 3:21 Therefore
let no man glory in men. For all things are
your's; (KJV).
...Your'no (1 Occurrence)
Your'no. You're,Your'no. Yours . Multi-Version Concordance
Your'no (1 Occurrence). Matthew 5:37 But letyour'Yes' be...
Your'yes (1 Occurrence)
Your'yes. Yourselves,Your'yes. Youth . Multi-Version Concordance
Your'yes (1 Occurrence). Matthew 5:37 But letyour...
Your (45733 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceYour (45733 Occurrences).Your is found 45733 times in
12 translations. You can narrowyour search using the Advanced Bible Search....
Votive (13 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:38 besides the Sabbaths of Yahweh, and besidesyour gifts, and besides
allyour vows, and besides allyour freewill offerings, which you give to...
Sisters (20 Occurrences)
... Mark 3:32 A multitude was sitting around him, and they told him, "Behold,your mother,
your brothers, andyour sisters are outside looking for you." (WEB WEY)....
Valuation (22 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 27:2 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them,'When a man
makes a vow, the persons shall be for Yahweh byyour valuation....
Splinter (5 Occurrences)
... Splinter (5 Occurrences). Matthew 7:3 And why do you look at the splinter inyour
brother's eye, and not notice the beam which is inyour own eye? (WEY)....
Speck (6 Occurrences)
... Speck (6 Occurrences). Matthew 7:3 Why do you see the speck that is inyour brother's
eye, but don't consider the beam that is inyour own eye?...
Seamen (6 Occurrences)
... (BBE RSV). Ezekiel 27:8 The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad wereyour rowers:your
wise men, Tyre, were in you, they wereyour pilots. (See NIV)....
Resources
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to “in all your ways acknowledge Him” in Proverbs 3:6? | GotQuestions.orgWhat did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me”? | GotQuestions.orgYour: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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