Jump to: ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terminology, the concept of a "bond" encompasses various meanings, ranging from physical restraints to spiritual and relational commitments. The term is used in both literal and metaphorical contexts throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human relationships and divine covenants.1. Physical Restraints and Servitude: In the Old Testament, "bond" often refers to physical restraints or servitude. For example, the Israelites were in "bondage" in Egypt, subjected to harsh labor under Pharaoh's rule. Exodus 1:14 states, "They made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their harsh labor, the Egyptians worked them ruthlessly." This bondage was a physical and oppressive state from which God delivered His people through Moses. 2. Spiritual and Moral Bonds: The New Testament expands the concept of bonds to include spiritual and moral dimensions. In Romans 7:2 , Paul uses the metaphor of marriage to describe the binding nature of the law: "For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage." Here, the bond signifies a legal and moral obligation that is only dissolved by death. 3. Bonds of Love and Unity: The Scriptures also speak of bonds in the context of love and unity among believers. Colossians 3:14 exhorts, "And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity." Love is depicted as the ultimate bond that holds the community of faith together, promoting harmony and mutual support. 4. Bondage to Sin and Freedom in Christ: A significant theme in the New Testament is the contrast between bondage to sin and freedom in Christ. Romans 6:6 declares, "We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." Through Christ's redemptive work, believers are liberated from the bonds of sin and death, entering into the freedom of righteousness and eternal life. 5. Apostolic Bonds and Suffering: The Apostle Paul frequently refers to his own bonds as a prisoner for Christ. In Ephesians 6:20 , he writes, "For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should." Paul's physical imprisonment serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Gospel, illustrating how bonds can also signify dedication and sacrifice for the sake of Christ. 6. Covenantal Bonds: The Bible also speaks of bonds in the context of covenants between God and His people. These bonds are characterized by promises and obligations, as seen in the covenant with Abraham and the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 8:10 states, "This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people." In summary, the concept of a bond in the Bible is rich and varied, encompassing physical, spiritual, relational, and covenantal dimensions. It reflects the complexities of human existence and the profound nature of divine-human relationships. Easton's Bible Dictionary An obligation of any kind (Numbers 30:2, 4, 12). The word means also oppression or affliction (Psalm 116:16; Philippians 1:7). Christian love is the "bond of perfectness" (Colossians 3:14), and the influences of the Spirit are the "bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) That which binds, ties, fastens, or confines, or by which anything is fastened or bound, as a cord, chain, etc.; a band; a ligament; a shackle or a manacle.2. (n.) The state of being bound; imprisonment; captivity, restraint. 3. (n.) A binding force or influence; a cause of union; a uniting tie; as, the bonds of fellowship. 4. (n.) Moral or political duty or obligation. 5. (n.) A writing under seal, by which a person binds himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, to pay a certain sum on or before a future day appointed. This is a single bond. But usually a condition is added, that, if the obligor shall do a certain act, appear at a certain place, conform to certain rules, faithfully perform certain duties, or pay a certain sum of money, on or before a time specified, the obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force. If the condition is not performed, the bond becomes forfeited, and the obligor and his heirs are liable to the payment of the whole sum. 6. (n.) An instrument (of the nature of the ordinary legal bond) made by a government or a corporation for purpose of borrowing money; as, a government, city, or railway bond. 7. (n.) The state of goods placed in a bonded warehouse till the duties are paid; as, merchandise in bond. 8. (n.) The union or tie of the several stones or bricks forming a wall. The bricks may be arranged for this purpose in several different ways, as in English or block bond (Fig. 1), where one course consists of bricks with their ends toward the face of the wall, called headers, and the next course of bricks with their lengths parallel to the face of the wall, called stretchers; Flemish bond, where each course consists of headers and stretchers alternately, so laid as always to break joints; Cross bond, which differs from the English by the change of the second stretcher line so that its joints come in the middle of the first, and the same position of stretchers comes back every fifth line; Combined cross and English bond, where the inner part of the wall is laid in the one method, the outer in the other. 9. (n.) A unit of chemical attraction; as, oxygen has two bonds of affinity. It is often represented in graphic formulae by a short line or dash. See Diagram of Benzene nucleus, and Valence. 10. (v. t.) To place under the conditions of a bond; to mortgage; to secure the payment of the duties on (goods or merchandise) by giving a bond. 11. (v. t.) To dispose in building, as the materials of a wall, so as to secure solidity. 12. (n.) A vassal or serf; a slave. 13. (a.) In a state of servitude or slavery; captive. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia BONDGreek 4886. sundesmos -- that which binds together, ie a bond ... that which binds together, ie a bond. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sundesmos Phonetic Spelling: (soon'-des-mos) Short Definition: a band ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4886.htm - 7k 1199. desmos -- a band, bond 5498. cheirographon -- a (handwritten) document, legal note, bond 1401. doulos -- a slave 4889. sundoulos -- a fellow servant 254. halusis -- a chain 2853. kollao -- to glue, unite 1402. douloo -- to enslave, bring under subjection 630. apoluo -- to set free, release 5370. philema -- a kiss Strong's Hebrew 4562. masoreth -- bond (of the covenant)... 4561, 4562. masoreth. 4563 . bond (of the covenant). Transliteration: masoreth Phonetic Spelling: (maw-so'-reth) Short Definition: bond. ... /hebrew/4562.htm - 6k 4147. moser -- a band, bond 632. issar -- a bond, binding obligation 612. esur -- a band, bond 2784. chartsubbah -- bond, fetter, pang 613. esur -- a band, bond 4148. musar -- discipline, chastening, correction 5647. abad -- to work, serve 6298. pagash -- to meet, encounter 4575. ma'adannah -- bonds, bands Library The Bond of the Communion of Saints. The Bond-Servant and the Son The Bond of Peace. For what Christian Men of Our Time Being Free from the Marriage ... The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace. "The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace. " John Chapter iii. 21-Jun Are You Willing to be a Servant? God who Appeared to Moses is Distinguished from God the Father. The Case of all the Protestant or Reformed Churches, With Thesaurus Bond (32 Occurrences)... The word means also oppression or affliction (Psalm 116:16; Philippians 1:7). 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