Definition and Context
Assemblage refers to the gathering or coming together of individuals, often for a specific purpose or event. In the biblical context, assemblages are significant as they often denote gatherings for worship, instruction, or communal decision-making. The concept of assemblage is deeply rooted in the communal and covenantal aspects of biblical faith, where the people of God come together to seek His presence, guidance, and blessing.

Old Testament Instances
Assemblages in the Old Testament are frequently associated with the nation of Israel. One of the earliest examples is the gathering of the Israelites at Mount Sinai, where they received the Law from God through Moses. This event is pivotal, as it marks the formal establishment of the covenant between God and His people (Exodus 19:17-19). The assembly at Sinai underscores the importance of communal participation in the divine covenant.

The concept of sacred assemblies is further emphasized in the Levitical laws, where specific times were set aside for holy convocations. Leviticus 23 outlines various feasts and Sabbaths, describing them as "sacred assemblies" (Leviticus 23:2). These gatherings were not only times of worship but also opportunities for the community to reaffirm their identity and commitment to God.

New Testament Assemblages
In the New Testament, the early Christian community continued the tradition of gathering together. The Greek word "ekklesia," often translated as "church," literally means an assembly or gathering. The Book of Acts provides numerous accounts of the early Christians assembling for prayer, teaching, and fellowship (Acts 2:42-47). These gatherings were essential for the growth and unity of the early Church.

The writer of Hebrews exhorts believers not to forsake assembling together, highlighting the importance of mutual encouragement and accountability within the community of faith (Hebrews 10:25). This passage underscores the belief that spiritual growth and perseverance are fostered within the context of communal worship and fellowship.

Theological Significance
Assemblages in the Bible are not merely social gatherings; they are deeply theological events. They represent the visible expression of the people of God coming together in obedience and worship. Assemblages are occasions for the community to experience God's presence, receive His instruction, and participate in His mission.

The prophetic literature often speaks of a future assemblage of all nations, a vision of eschatological hope where people from every tribe and tongue will gather to worship the Lord (Isaiah 2:2-4). This vision reflects the ultimate purpose of assemblages: to glorify God and enjoy His presence forever.

Practical Implications
For contemporary believers, the biblical concept of assemblage serves as a reminder of the importance of communal worship and fellowship. Regular participation in church gatherings is seen as vital for spiritual health and growth. Assemblages provide opportunities for teaching, worship, service, and the strengthening of communal bonds.

In summary, the biblical theme of assemblage highlights the importance of community in the life of faith. Whether in the context of ancient Israel or the early Church, these gatherings are central to the experience and expression of faith, serving as a means through which believers encounter God and one another.1. (n.) The act of assembling, or the state of being assembled; association.

2. (n.) A collection of individuals, or of individuals, or of particular things; as, a political assemblage; an assemblage of ideas.

4128. plethos -- a great number
... Noun, Neuter Transliteration: plethos Phonetic Spelling: (play'-thos) Short Definition:
a multitude Definition: a multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. ...
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4864. sunagoge -- a bringing together, by ext. an assembling ...
... From (the reduplicated form of) sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish
"synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church ...
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6899. qibbuts -- assemblage
... 6898, 6899. qibbuts. 6900 . assemblage. Transliteration: qibbuts Phonetic
Spelling: (kib-boots') Short Definition: collection. Word ...
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5712. edah -- congregation
... Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically,
a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd) -- assembly, company ...
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7802. Shushan Eduth -- Shoshannim-Eduth, Shushan-eduth
... Or (plural of former) Showshanniym aeduwth {sho-shan-neem' ay-dooth'}; from shuwshan
and eduwth; lily (or trumpet) of assemblage; Shushan-Eduth or Shoshannim ...
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628. asaphsuph -- a collection, rabble
... mixed multitude. By reduplication from 'acuph; gathered up together, ie A promiscuous
assemblage (of people) -- mixt multitude. see HEBREW 'acuph. 627, 628. ...
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1571. gam -- also, moreover, yea
... By contraction from an unused root meaning to gather; properly, assemblage; used
only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. ...
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6952. qehillah -- assembly, congregation
... assembly, congregation. From qahal; an assemblage -- assembly, congregation. see
HEBREW qahal. 6951, 6952. qehillah. 6953 . Strong's Numbers.
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6951. qahal -- assembly, convocation, congregation
... assembly, company, congregation, multitude. From qahal; assemblage (usually concretely)
-- assembly, company, congregation, multitude. see HEBREW qahal. ...
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The Definition which must be Given of a People and a Republic, in ...
... But if we discard this definition of a people, and, assuming another, say that a
people is an assemblage of reasonable beings bound together by a common ...
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Whether There ever was a Roman Republic Answering to the ...
... For the people, according to his definition, is an assemblage associated by a
common acknowledgment of right and by a community of interests. ...
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Cicero's Opinion of the Roman Republic.
... "The people" he defines as being not every assemblage or mob, but an assemblage
associated by a common acknowledgment of law, and by a community of interests. ...
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Sacred Institutions of Worship and Seven Great Covenants.
... 4. The Synagogue. Greek work meaning an assemblage. ... The word means an assemblage
and is most commonly used of a local congregation of Christian workers. ...
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On his Birthday, ii. : Delivered on the Anniversary of his ...
... judgment. II. The mighty assemblage of prelates testifies to men's loyal
acceptance of Peter in Peter's unworthy successor. Therefore ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/sermon ii on his birthday.htm

Introduction.
... [7] His success amongst these outlying populations is proved by the unique assemblage
of the crowds of 5000 and 4000 men besides women and children. ...
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On the Study of Zoology.
... But the lobster and the cray fish, though belonging to distinct genera, have many
features in common, and hence are grouped together in an assemblage which is ...
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The National Preacher.
... eye of faith there appears a glorious system of wisdom and mercy, depraved reason
and prejudice may discover little else than an assemblage of inconsistencies ...
/.../leland/the national preacher vol 2 no 7 dec 1827/the national preacher.htm

Letter v. Society --Conversation.
... It is one of the marks of an advancing state of intelligence and culture, when an
assemblage of gentlemen and ladies can pass delightful hours in the mere ...
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The Christian Prayer
... The Different Places of Prayer."1. In the public assemblage (Psalm 122:1,2; Acts
3:1; Hebrews 10:25).2. In the social and family gathering (Matthew 18:19,20 ...
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Assemblage (20 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A collection of individuals, or of individuals, or of particular things;
as, a political assemblage; an assemblage of ideas. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Group (32 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A cluster, crowd, or throng; an assemblage, either of persons or things,
collected without any regular form or arrangement; as, a group of men or of ...
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Number (2370 Occurrences)
... n.) That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units;
a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage made up ...
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System (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some
distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects ...
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Village (21 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A small assemblage of houses in the country, less
than a town or city. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. VILLAGE. ...
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Navy (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A fleet of ships; an assemblage of
merchantmen, or so many as sail in company. 2. (n.) The whole ...
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Order (809 Occurrences)
... 15. (n.) An assemblage of genera having certain important characters in common;
as, the Carnivora and Insectivora are orders of Mammalia. 16. ...
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Jeer (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A gear; a tackle. 2. (n.) An assemblage or
combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship. ...
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Leaks (3 Occurrences)
... and thy pilots, they that repair thy leaks, and they that barter with thee, and
all thy men of war that are in thee, along with all thine assemblage which is ...
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Wave (65 Occurrences)
... 10. (n.) A vibration propagated from particle to particle through a body or elastic
medium, as in the transmission of sound; an assemblage of vibrating ...
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