Acknowledges
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In the context of the Bible, the term "acknowledges" often refers to the act of recognizing, confessing, or affirming the truth of something, particularly in relation to God, His sovereignty, and His commandments. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative and is essential for understanding the relationship between God and humanity.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, acknowledging God is frequently associated with recognizing His authority and sovereignty. Proverbs 3:6 states, "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's guidance in every aspect of life, suggesting that such acknowledgment leads to divine direction and wisdom.

The Hebrew word often translated as "acknowledge" is "yada," which means to know or recognize. This term is used in various contexts, including the acknowledgment of God's covenant and His laws. For instance, in Deuteronomy 4:39 , Moses instructs the Israelites, "Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." Here, acknowledgment is tied to the understanding and acceptance of God's unique position as the one true God.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, acknowledging Christ is a central theme. Jesus Himself speaks of the importance of acknowledgment in Matthew 10:32 : "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven." This passage highlights the reciprocal nature of acknowledgment, where confessing Christ publicly is met with His acknowledgment before God the Father.

The Greek word for "acknowledge" in the New Testament is "homologeo," which means to confess or declare openly. This is seen in Romans 10:9 , where Paul writes, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Here, acknowledgment is linked to salvation, underscoring its significance in the Christian faith.

Theological Implications

Acknowledgment in the biblical sense is not merely an intellectual assent but involves a heartfelt confession and recognition of God's truth and authority. It is an act of faith that encompasses both belief and action. In 1 John 4:15 , it is written, "If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God." This indicates that acknowledgment is integral to the believer's relationship with God, fostering a mutual indwelling.

Furthermore, acknowledgment is often associated with repentance and humility. In Psalm 32:5 , David writes, "Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and You forgave the guilt of my sin." This demonstrates that acknowledgment of sin is a prerequisite for receiving God's forgiveness and grace.

Practical Application

For believers, acknowledging God involves a daily commitment to recognize His presence, authority, and guidance in their lives. It requires a willingness to confess Christ openly and to live in accordance with His teachings. This acknowledgment is not limited to verbal confession but is reflected in one's actions, decisions, and lifestyle.

In summary, the biblical concept of acknowledgment is a profound expression of faith and devotion, encompassing the recognition of God's sovereignty, the confession of Christ as Lord, and the acceptance of His truth in every aspect of life.
Strong's Hebrew
5234. nakar -- to regard, recognize
... root Definition to regard, recognize NASB Word Usage able (1), acknowledge (3),
acknowledges (1), discern (1), distinguish (1), distinguishes (1), examine (1 ...
/hebrew/5234.htm - 6k
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The Devil Acknowledges the King.
... The Wilderness: Temptation The Devil Acknowledges the King. Another swift
shift of the scene. Swiftness is a feature now. In a moment ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the devil acknowledges the king.htm

The Same Continued. Pelagius Acknowledges the Doctrine of Grace in ...
... A work on the proceedings of pelagius, Chapter 20."The Same Continued. Pelagius
Acknowledges the Doctrine of Grace in Deceptive Terms. ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 20 the same continued pelagius.htm

Argument: Man Ought Indeed to Know Himself, but this Knowledge ...
... Chapter XVII."Argument: Man Ought Indeed to Know Himself, But This Knowledge Cannot
Be Attained by Him Unless He First of All Acknowledges the Entire Scope ...
/.../felix/the octavius of minucius felix/chapter xvii argument man ought indeed.htm

Being Compelled, He Gave his Attention to Learning; but Fully ...
... Book I. Chapter XII."Being Compelled, He Gave His Attention to Learning;
But Fully Acknowledges that This Was the Work of God. 19. ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xii being compelled he gave.htm

If this Queen Ye See Not, Now Rich Also with Royal Progeny. If She ...
... laid aside, and they do not entreat help of the Church, unto whom it was said,
"Thy face shall all the rich of the people entreat." If He acknowledges not the ...
/.../augustine/concerning faith of things not seen /6 if this queen ye.htm

All Saints' Day, or St Ursula's Day
... constantly pricking and gnawing him. First, he acknowledges the greatness
of his sins, which he mourns and repents. Then he begins to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxvii all saints day.htm

Rhodo and his Account of the Dissension of Marcion.
... [1540] For Apelles, [1541] one of the herd, priding himself on his manner of life
[1542] and his age, acknowledges one principle, [1543] but says that the ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xiii rhodo and his account.htm

What the History of Sallust Reveals Regarding the Life of the ...
... And yet this same writer acknowledges in the first book of his history, in the very
exordium of his work, that even at that time, when a very brief interval ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 18 what the history of.htm

Of the Universal Way of the Soul's Deliverance, which Porphyry did ...
... of the Chald??ans, or from any source whatever, and that no historical reading had
made him acquainted with that way, he manifestly acknowledges that there is ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 32 of the universal way.htm

Grace Subtly Acknowledged by Pelagius.
... to that opponent that "the thing is possible, but only by the grace of God?" That,
however, after he is dismissed who already acknowledges the essential thing ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 11 x grace subtly acknowledged.htm

Thesaurus
Acknowledges (10 Occurrences)
...Acknowledges (10 Occurrences). Matthew 10:32 "Every man who acknowledges me before
men I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven. (WEY RSV NIV). ...
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Acknowledge (61 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Matthew 10:32 "Every man who acknowledges me before men I also will acknowledge
before my Father who is in Heaven. (Root in WEY RSV NIV). ...
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Zoar (12 Occurrences)
... er-Rameh), 7 miles Northeast of the mouth of the Jordan, a locality remarkable for
its stone monuments and well-supplied springs, but he acknowledges that the ...
/z/zoar.htm - 14k

Disciplines (5 Occurrences)
... Disciplines (5 Occurrences). Hebrews 12:6 for those whom the Lord loves He disciplines:
and He scourges every son whom He acknowledges." (WEY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/d/disciplines.htm - 7k

Disowns (5 Occurrences)
... Christ. (WEY). 1 John 2:23 No one who disowns the Son has the Father. He
who acknowledges the Son has also the Father. (WEY). Job ...
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Mightiest (4 Occurrences)
... Daniel 11:39 He shall deal with the strongest fortresses by the help of a foreign
god: whoever acknowledges him he will increase with glory; and he shall cause ...
/m/mightiest.htm - 7k

Promotes (4 Occurrences)
... 20 For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in
Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth ...
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Philippians (2 Occurrences)
... They alone of all the churches helped him by their contributions, which he gratefully
acknowledges (Acts 20:33-35; 2 Corinthians 11:7-12; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 ...
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Parcel (10 Occurrences)
... Daniel 11:39 He shall deal with the strongest fortresses by the help of a foreign
god: whoever acknowledges him he will increase with glory; and he shall cause ...
/p/parcel.htm - 11k

Continues (32 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 John 4:15 Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God--God continues
in union with him, and he continues in union with God. (WEY). ...
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Acknowledges (10 Occurrences)

Matthew 10:32
"Every man who acknowledges me before men I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven.
(WEY RSV NIV)

Luke 12:8
"I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;
(See RSV NIV)

2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God, whatever their number, have their confirmation in Him; and for this reason through Him also our "Amen" acknowledges their truth and promotes the glory of God through our faith.
(WEY)

Hebrews 12:6
for those whom the Lord loves He disciplines: and He scourges every son whom He acknowledges."
(WEY)

1 John 2:23
No one who disowns the Son has the Father. He who acknowledges the Son has also the Father.
(WEY NIV)

1 John 4:2
The test by which you may recognize the Spirit of God is that every spirit which acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come as man is from God,
(WEY NIV)

1 John 4:15
Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God--God continues in union with him, and he continues in union with God.
(WEY NIV)

Psalms 91:14
"Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
(See NIV)

Psalms 103:16
For the wind passes over it, and it is gone. Its place remembers it no more.
(See NAS)

Daniel 11:39
He shall deal with the strongest fortresses by the help of a foreign god: whoever acknowledges him he will increase with glory; and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for a price.
(WEB)

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