In the context of the Bible, the term "addressed" often refers to the manner in which God, prophets, apostles, or other figures communicate with individuals or groups. This communication can be direct or indirect, verbal or written, and is often intended to convey divine will, guidance, correction, or encouragement.

Divine Address

God frequently addresses His people directly or through intermediaries. In the Old Testament, God often speaks directly to individuals such as Moses, Abraham, and the prophets. For example, in Exodus 3:4, God addresses Moses from the burning bush: "When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses, Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'" This direct address signifies a personal and intimate communication from God to His chosen servant.

Prophetic Address

Prophets serve as God's mouthpieces, addressing the people of Israel and other nations with messages of warning, judgment, and hope. Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, among others, are tasked with delivering God's words. In Isaiah 1:18, the prophet conveys God's invitation: "'Come now, let us reason together,' says the LORD. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'" Here, the address is both an invitation and a promise of redemption.

Apostolic Address

In the New Testament, the apostles address the early church through letters and teachings. These epistles often begin with a formal address to the recipients, as seen in Paul's letters. For instance, in Philippians 1:1-2, Paul writes: "Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." This address establishes the authority of the message and the intended audience.

Christ's Address

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, addresses individuals and crowds with teachings, parables, and commands. His addresses often reveal profound truths about the Kingdom of God and the nature of discipleship. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses His followers with the Beatitudes, beginning with Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." These addresses are foundational to Christian ethics and theology.

Address in Worship and Prayer

Believers address God in worship and prayer, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His guidance. The Psalms are rich with examples of how the faithful address God, expressing adoration, lament, and thanksgiving. Psalm 5:1-2 illustrates this: "Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my groaning. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray."

Conclusion

The concept of being addressed in the Bible underscores the relational aspect of faith, where God communicates with His creation, and His people respond. This dynamic interaction is central to understanding the narrative of Scripture and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.(imp. & p. p.) of Address.4377. prosphoneo -- to call to
... Word Origin from pros and phoneo Definition to call to NASB Word Usage addressed
(1), addressing (1), call (2), called (1), called...over (1), spoke (1). ...
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1256. dialegomai -- to discuss, to address, to preach
... Word Origin from dia and lego Definition to discuss, to address, to preach NASB
Word Usage addressed (1), argued (1), carrying on a discussion (1), discussed (1 ...
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A Treatise on the Anger of God. Addressed to Donatus
A Treatise on the Anger of God. Addressed to Donatus. <. A Treatise on the
Anger of God. Addressed to Donatus Lactantius. translated by the rev. ...
/.../lactantius/a treatise on the anger of god addressed to donatus/

The Oration and Panegyric Addressed to Origen
The Oration and Panegyric Addressed to Origen. <. The Oration and Panegyric
Addressed to Origen Gregory Thaumaturgus. Translated by the Rev. ...
/.../thaumaturgus/the oration and panegyric addressed to origen/

Table of Persons Addressed
... TABLE OF PERSONS ADDRESSED. Agnese, Monna, di Francesco Andrea, Brother, of
Lucca Antonio, Brother, of Nizza Baldo, Brother Bartolomea ...
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A Letter Addressed to Hippolytus a Collibus
... FIFTH PART A LETTER ADDRESSED TO HIPPOLYTUS A COLLIBUS. A LETTER ADDRESSED TO
HIPPOLYTUS A COLLIBUS, Ambassador from the most illustrious ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/a letter addressed to hippolytus.htm

The Promises Addressed to Jerusalem in the Prophets Refer to the ...
... Tenth Book. 26. The Promises Addressed to Jerusalem in the Prophets Refer
to the Church, and are Still to Be Fulfilled. After all ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of john/26 the promises addressed to.htm

First Petition of the Commissioners, Addressed from Chalcedon, to ...
... Letters of the Blessed Theodoret, CLXVI. First Petition of the Commissioners,
addressed from Chalcedon, to the Emperor. It had been ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/clxvi first petition of the.htm

Third Demand of the Same, Addressed from Chalcedon to the ...
... Letters of the Blessed Theodoret, CLXVIII. Third Demand of the same, addressed
from Chalcedon to the Sovereigns. We never expected ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/clxviii third demand of the.htm

A Letter Addressed to the Count Valerius,
... A Letter Addressed to the Count Valerius,. on augustin's forwarding to him what
he calls his first book "on marriage and concupiscence.". ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/a letter addressed to the.htm

The Apology of Justin Addressed to Antoninus.
... Book IV. Chapter XII."The Apology of Justin addressed to Antoninus.
"To the Emperor Titus ??lius Adrian Antoninus Pius C??sar ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xii the apology of justin.htm

Written in the Form of a Letter Addressed to the Catholics...
... Book I. Written in the form of a letter addressed to the Catholics? Written
in the form of a letter addressed to the Catholics ...
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Addressed (23 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Addressed (23 Occurrences). Matthew 23:1 Then Jesus addressed
the crowds and His disciples. (WEY). ... Again the High Priest addressed Him. ...
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Catholic
... Catholic epistles: The epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude; so called because
they are addressed to Christians in general, and not to any church or person ...
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Address (8 Occurrences)
... to accost. 7. (v.) To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or
to direct and transmit; as, he addressed a letter. 8. (v ...
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Children
... Jesus addressed the sick of the palsy as "child" (Mark 2:5 the Revised Version,
margin). ... Jesus addressed His disciples as children (Mark 10:24). ...
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Laodiceans (2 Occurrences)
... by the Laodiceans? 2. Written by Paul from Laodicea? 3. An Epistle Addressed
to the Laodiceans II. EVIDENCE FAVORING EPISTLE TO ...
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Child (355 Occurrences)
... Jesus addressed the sick of the palsy as "child" (Mark 2:5 the Revised Version,
margin). ... Jesus addressed His disciples as children (Mark 10:24). ...
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Pastoral
... life. 5. (n.) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter
addressed by a bishop to his diocese; also (Prot. Epis. ...
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Lady (37 Occurrences)
... To whom the Second Epistle of John is addressed (2 John 1:1). Some think that the
word rendered "lady" is a proper name, and thus that the expression should be ...
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Gaius (5 Occurrences)
... Jerusalem. (3.) A Christain of Asia Minor to whom John addressed his third epistle
(3 John 1:1). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GAIUS. ...
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Elect (32 Occurrences)
... To whom the Second Epistle of John is addressed (2 John 1:1). Some think that the
word rendered "lady" is a proper name, and thus that the expression should be ...
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