How does the Bible define undefiled? What does undefiled mean within the context of Scripture? What is Undefiled? Something that is undefiled is understood to be something that is pure, wholesome, and without blemish. It is free from stain or blemish and is immaculate or pure and having no faults. It could be said of someone who is sinless that they are undefiled or blameless, however that seems to exclude the human race because every one of us fall far... Read more
Let’s find out what the biblical definition of strife is and what exactly strife means when used in the Bible. Strife is… You can look in the world today and see no shortage of strife which can be defined as a vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism toward someone else or others. Strife could include being in a quarrel, struggle, or clash with others or another person and might even include an armed conflict but is not limited to... Read more
What does being submissive mean? Is it the same thing as being in submission? What is a biblical definition of submissive or submission? Submission is… To be submissive means someone who gives up their rights and their free will to be controlled by another. When we obey traffic laws, we are being submissive to the law enforcement agencies and yielding our own preferences to those in authority. We are all being submissive in one way or another, even if it’s... Read more
What does the word reproach mean when used in the biblical context and what is the biblical definition of reproach? Reproach is… Someone who is above reproach is said to be not deserving of blame or criticism for something they said or did but someone who is being reproached is someone who has received criticism, disproval, or disappointed others that is justified by their actions. In other words, they have done things or something that deserved condemnation and rebuke or... Read more
What does the word “revelation” mean? What is the context of this word in the Bible and what is a biblical definition of revelation? Revelation is… The word revelation simply means a revealing of something or someone. It is to reveal what was before hidden. It’s like opening a curtain or a door and seeing what is behind it. The automakers make a revelation of their new models each fall and what was previously hidden is hidden no longer when... Read more
What does the word “prudent” mean when used in the context of Scripture? What is a biblical definition for prudent? Prudent is… Sometime it is better to say nothing at all than to say anything. That shows prudence, so the wise thing to do under certain circumstances could be to keep our mouths shut, especially if we’re in trouble, and the only prudent thing to say might be, “I’m sorry.” Someone who is being prudent is careful or wise in... Read more
Does the Bible give us a good definition of what oppressed means? If so, what is the biblical definition of oppressed? Oppressed is… Someone or a people that is being oppressed is typically under someone else’s control or rule and they are taken advantage of and treated in a harsh or cruel way and so it is seen as the exercise of authority or power over another person or a people and using them for their own purposes in a... Read more
What does the word manifest mean when used in the Bible? What is the biblical definition of the word manifest? Manifest is… When something is manifest it is evident, obvious, apparent, and plain for everyone to see. I remember the Communist Manifesto from years ago which revealed what the philosophy behind it was. This manifesto was a huge document that gave precise details that made it clear to those who read it what this agenda was all about so a... Read more
What does the Bible refer to as a legion? What is the biblical definition of legion? A Legion is… There is the Foreign Legion and the American Legion but a legion can be a large group of people, soldiers, a national or local organization, a military force, a very large force of any kind, a national association of veterans or a Roman Legion which can be anywhere between 3,000 and 6,000 troops, depending upon what century it was. A Roman... Read more
Here is a biblical definition of longsuffering according to the scriptures. Longsuffering is… In short, longsuffering is suffering long! It is like patiently enduring a lasting offense or hardship and is referring to a great deal of patience or endurance of something or someone like an illness or the mistreatment by others of one’s self. The single mother who raises children by herself with little or no help of others must be longsuffering for she has the full weight of... Read more
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