Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "accord" often refers to agreement, unity, or harmony among individuals or groups. This concept is significant in both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the importance of unity among God's people and the power that comes from collective agreement in faith and purpose.Old Testament Context The idea of being in one accord is foundational in the Old Testament, where unity among the Israelites was crucial for their identity and survival as God's chosen people. In Exodus 24:3, the people of Israel respond to Moses with one voice, saying, "All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do." This collective agreement underscores their commitment to God's covenant. The Psalms also highlight the beauty and strength found in unity. Psalm 133:1 states, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!" This verse celebrates the blessings that come from living in accord with one another, reflecting God's desire for His people to dwell in peace and unity. New Testament Context In the New Testament, the concept of being in one accord is particularly emphasized in the early church. The Book of Acts frequently mentions the believers being in one accord as they gathered for prayer, worship, and the sharing of resources. Acts 1:14 notes, "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." This unity in prayer was a precursor to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Acts 2:46 further illustrates this unity: "With one accord, they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart." The early church's unity was a powerful testimony to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit and served as a model for Christian community. The Apostle Paul also stresses the importance of unity in his epistles. In Romans 15:5-6 , he writes, "Now may the God of endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Paul encourages believers to live in harmony, reflecting the unity of the Godhead and the body of Christ. Theological Significance From a conservative Christian viewpoint, being in one accord is not merely about external agreement but reflects a deeper spiritual unity rooted in Christ. This unity is essential for the church's mission and witness in the world. It is a manifestation of the love and fellowship that believers share through the Holy Spirit, transcending cultural, social, and personal differences. The call to be in one accord is a call to align with God's purposes, to seek His will collectively, and to demonstrate the love of Christ through harmonious relationships. It is a reflection of the unity within the Trinity and a foretaste of the perfect unity that will be realized in the eternal kingdom of God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) Agreement or concurrence of opinion, will, or action; harmony of mind; consent; assent.2. (v. t.) Harmony of sounds; agreement in pitch and tone; concord; as, the accord of tones. 3. (v. t.) Agreement, harmony, or just correspondence of things; as, the accord of light and shade in painting. 4. (v. t.) Voluntary or spontaneous motion or impulse to act; -- preceded by own; as, of one's own accord. 5. (n.) An agreement between parties in controversy, by which satisfaction for an injury is stipulated, and which, when executed, bars a suit. 6. (v. t.) To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust; -- followed by to. 7. (v. t.) To bring to an agreement, as persons; to reconcile; to settle, adjust, harmonize, or compose, as things; as, to accord suits or controversies. 8. (v. t.) To grant as suitable or proper; to concede; to award; as, to accord to one due praise. 9. (v. i.) To agree; to correspond; to be in harmony; -- followed by with, formerly also by to; as, his disposition accords with his looks. 10. (v. i.) To agree in pitch and tone. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ACCORD; ACCORDING; ACCORDINGLYa-kord', a-kord'-ing-li: In Old Testament, peh, "mouth," "to fight with one accord" (Joshua 9:2) lephi, "according to the mouth of," "according to their families" (Genesis 47:12, "acc. to (the number of) their little ones" the Revised Version, margin). In Isaiah 59:18 the same Hebrew word, ke`al, is rendered "according to" and "accordingly." In New Testament homothumadon, indicative of harmony of mind or action, Acts, 1:14, 2:46, 7:57, 18:12 and kata, of the same mind. according to Christ Jesus (Romans 15:5); automatos, "of itself," "without constraint," "opened to them of its own accord" (Acts 12:10), i.e. without human agency (compare Leviticus 25:5 the King James Version; Mark 4:28); authairetos, "of his own free choice" (2 Corinthians 8:17). God "will render to every man according to his works" (Romans 2:6), that is, agreeably to the nature of his works (1 Corinthians 3:8), but salvation is not according to works (2 Timothy 1:9 Titus 3:5). Greek 830. authairetos -- self-chosen, ie of one's own accord ... self-chosen, ie of one's own accord. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: authairetos Phonetic Spelling: (ow-thah'-ee-ret-os) Short Definition: of one's ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/830.htm - 7k 844. automatos -- acting of one's own will, of its own accord 3661. homothumadon -- with one mind 4861. sumpsuchos -- of one mind 2596. kata -- down, against, according to 4784. sugkatatithemi -- to deposit together, hence to agree with 1596. hekousios -- voluntarily 5092. time -- a valuing, a price 210. akon -- unwilling 230. alethos -- truly Strong's Hebrew 6310. peh -- mouth... root Definition mouth NASB Word Usage accord (1), accordance (1), accordance* (1), accorded (1), according (9), according* (2), apt (1), beak (2), boast* (1 ... /hebrew/6310.htm - 7k 5599. caphiyach -- outpouring 3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart 6957. qav -- line 3162. yachad -- unitedness Library How a Perfect Worker Shall Pray, and what Prayer is in Itself; and ... But, You Say, they came of their Own Accord... On the Other Hand, I did not Proceed to Ireland of My Own Accord.. ... When a Person Swears of his Own Accord, or Wantonly... How one of the Towers Erected by the Romans Fell Down of Its Own ... Whence it is not Right Either that those of the Clergy who have ... Philippians ii. 4-Jan 'The Lord Thee Keeps' Tertullian Pushes his Opponent into a Dilemma. The Ministration of the Spirit and Prayer Thesaurus Accord (43 Occurrences)... 2. (vt) Harmony of sounds; agreement in pitch and tone; concord; as, the accord of tones. 3. (vt) Agreement, harmony, or just correspondence ... /a/accord.htm - 21k According (7613 Occurrences) Accordingly (34 Occurrences) Wrought (186 Occurrences) Rush (35 Occurrences) Respond (21 Occurrences) Rushed (24 Occurrences) Continuing (24 Occurrences) Constantly (47 Occurrences) Consent (34 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean to be in one accord? | GotQuestions.orgCalvinism vs. Arminianism - which view is correct? | GotQuestions.org What is the importance of Christian unity? | GotQuestions.org Accord: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Accord (43 Occurrences)Luke 12:47 John 5:19 John 8:42 John 10:18 John 11:51 John 12:49 John 18:34 Acts 1:14 Acts 2:1 Acts 2:46 Acts 4:24 Acts 5:12 Acts 7:57 Acts 8:6 Acts 12:10 Acts 12:20 Acts 15:25 Acts 18:12 Acts 19:29 Romans 15:5 Romans 15:6 2 Corinthians 6:15 2 Corinthians 8:3 2 Corinthians 8:17 Philippians 2:2 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Titus 2:1 Leviticus 18:4 Leviticus 25:5 Numbers 16:28 Numbers 24:13 Joshua 9:2 Judges 8:35 1 Samuel 17:27 1 Kings 22:13 2 Kings 10:15 2 Chronicles 18:12 Job 34:9 Psalms 83:5 Psalms 119:85 Jeremiah 5:5 Jeremiah 9:13 Zephaniah 3:9 Subtopics Related Terms Unchangeableness (1 Occurrence) |