Definition and Context:
Attachment, in a biblical context, refers to the emotional and spiritual bonds that individuals form with God, other people, and material possessions. It encompasses the affections and loyalties that influence one's actions and spiritual well-being. The Bible addresses attachment in various forms, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with God above all else.

Attachment to God:
The Bible consistently calls believers to cultivate a deep and abiding attachment to God. This attachment is characterized by love, obedience, and trust. Deuteronomy 6:5 commands, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This verse underscores the totality of devotion expected from believers, urging them to prioritize their relationship with God above all earthly attachments.

In the New Testament, Jesus reiterates this principle in Matthew 22:37-38, stating, "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment." Such attachment to God is foundational to the Christian faith, guiding believers in their daily lives and decisions.

Attachment to Others:
The Bible also addresses the importance of healthy attachments to others, particularly within the context of family and community. In Genesis 2:24, the institution of marriage is described: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse highlights the deep bond and commitment expected in the marital relationship.

Furthermore, the New Testament encourages believers to form attachments within the body of Christ. In Romans 12:10, Paul writes, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another." Such attachments are meant to reflect the love and unity found in Christ, fostering a supportive and nurturing community.

Attachment to Material Possessions:
The Bible warns against excessive attachment to material possessions, which can lead to idolatry and distract from one's relationship with God. In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus advises, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." This teaching emphasizes the transient nature of earthly possessions and the importance of focusing on eternal values.

The account of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22 further illustrates the dangers of attachment to wealth. When Jesus instructs him to sell his possessions and follow Him, the young man departs sorrowfully, unable to detach from his riches. This narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the spiritual hindrance that material attachment can pose.

Spiritual Implications:
Attachment, when rightly ordered, can lead to spiritual growth and fulfillment. However, misplaced attachments can hinder one's relationship with God and lead to spiritual stagnation. The Bible encourages believers to examine their attachments and align them with God's will, ensuring that their primary allegiance is to Him.

In summary, the concept of attachment in the Bible encompasses the relationships and loyalties that shape a believer's life. Whether it is attachment to God, others, or material possessions, the Bible provides guidance on maintaining a balanced and God-centered approach.1 Peter 2:2
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1. (n.) The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party.

2. (n.) That by which one thing is attached to another; connection; as, to cut the attachments of a muscle.

3. (n.) Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device attached to a sewing machine to enable it to do special work, as tucking, etc.).

4. (n.) A seizure or taking into custody by virtue of a legal process.

5. (n.) The writ or percept commanding such seizure or taking.

5368. phileo -- to love
... From philos; to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), ie Have
affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5368.htm - 8k5401. nashaq -- to kiss
... with nasaq, through the idea of fastening up; compare chazaq, chashaq); to kiss,
literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip ...
/hebrew/5401.htm - 6k

5596. saphach -- to join, attach to
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to join, attach to NASB Word Usage assign
(1), attach (1), attachment (1), gathered together (1), mix (1). ...
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8615. tiqvah -- cord
... From qavah; literally, a cord (as an attachment (compare qaveh)); figuratively,
expectancy -- expectation ((-ted)), hope, live, thing that I long for. ...
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Attachment to the Church.
... RELIGIOUS EXULTATION. 657. " Attachment to the Church. 657. SM Dwight.
Attachment to the Church. 1 I love thy church, O God; Her ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/657 attachment to the.htm

Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the Presbyter ...
... Book VIII. Chapter XXIV."Eutropius the Reader, and the Blessed Olympian, and the
Presbyter Tigrius, are persecuted on account of their Attachment to John. ...
/.../chapter xxiv eutropius the reader and.htm

National Sorrows and National Lessons
... whole races, are guided, often half-unconsciously, and almost in spite of themselves;
and that is Loyalty, pure and simple Loyalty"the attachment to some ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxxiv national sorrows and.htm

Letter xiv. --Abandonment in Trials.
... Now, God has seen that for a long time past, after having become detached from all
other creatures, you still kept an attachment for and a confidence in your ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xiv abandonment in trials.htm

Letter xiii. --Reliance on God Alone.
... because the extreme sorrow and trouble to which a soul deprived of exterior help
abandons itself, can only proceed from an immediate attachment to these human ...
/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xiii reliance on god alone.htm

Whether There Can be virtue and vice in Connection with Outward ...
... harmonizeth not with its whole, is offensive." Secondly, the lack of moderation
in the use of these things may arise from the inordinate attachment of the user ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether there can be virtue.htm

Claim of Missions on Ministers of Influence.
... Had the church been allowed to vote, it doubtless would have spared its sons, rather
than its fathers: they would have stated their fond attachment to their ...
/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter vi claim of missions.htm

Friendship.
... VIII. FRIENDSHIP. BONDS OF ATTACHMENT. Each person is connected with every
other person by some bond of attachment. It may be by ...
/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/viii friendship.htm

The Silence of God
... conjugal dignity. Did the mother of Adeodatus justify such attachment"
an attachment which was to last more than ten years? The ...
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A Loyal Vow
... They were filled with a passionate personal attachment to the king, and that personal
attachment was ready to manifest itself as a willing sacrifice, as such ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a loyal vow.htm

Attachment (1 Occurrence)
... act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity;
regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a ...
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Love (703 Occurrences)
... these two Greek words is thus fitly described by Trench:, "Agapan has more of judgment
and deliberate choice; philein has more of attachment and peculiar ...
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Adherence (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of steady attachment;
faithfulness; as, adherence to a party or to opinions. ...
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Devotion (17 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment
love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately ...
/d/devotion.htm - 12k

Affection (30 Occurrences)
... propensity; tendency. 4. (n.) A settled good will; kind feeling; love; zealous
or tender attachment; -- often in the pl. Formerly followed ...
/a/affection.htm - 20k

Attach (12 Occurrences)
... suit. See Attachment, 4. 7. (vi) To adhere; to be attached. ... attach. 9. (n.) An
attachment. Multi-Version Concordance Attach (12 Occurrences). ...
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Simon (75 Occurrences)
... and surrender of his all to Jesus (Luke 5:1-11); his call to the apostolic office
and his spiritual equipment therefor (Matthew 10:2); his attachment to his ...
/s/simon.htm - 91k

Lot (145 Occurrences)
... old Israel. But particularly for Mohammed there was point of attachment
in Lot's career, offered in Genesis 19:7, 14. Like Mohammed ...
/l/lot.htm - 60k

Philippians (2 Occurrences)
... Their attachment to the apostle was very fervent, and so also was his affection
for them. ... It was not merely a personal attachment that prompted their gifts. ...
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Peter (181 Occurrences)
... and surrender of his all to Jesus (Luke 5:1-11); his call to the apostolic office
and his spiritual equipment therefor (Matthew 10:2); his attachment to his ...
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