Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the concept of a "claim" can be understood as a demand or assertion of a right or title, often in relation to God's promises, inheritance, or divine authority. The Bible provides numerous instances where individuals or groups make claims based on divine promises or covenants, as well as instances where God Himself makes claims over His creation and people.Divine Promises and Human Claims Throughout Scripture, God's promises form the basis for many claims made by His people. For example, the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were recipients of God's promises regarding land, descendants, and blessing. These promises were not only personal but extended to their descendants, forming the basis for Israel's claim to the land of Canaan. In Genesis 12:7 , God promises Abraham, "To your offspring I will give this land." This divine promise becomes a foundational claim for the Israelites as they journey towards the Promised Land. Inheritance and Legal Claims The concept of inheritance is closely tied to claims in the Bible. The division of land among the tribes of Israel, as described in the Book of Joshua, is an example of legal claims based on divine allotment. Each tribe received a portion of land as their inheritance, a claim rooted in God's covenant with Israel. In Joshua 21:43 , it is stated, "So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there." Claims of Authority and Kingship Claims to authority and kingship are also significant in the biblical narrative. David's claim to the throne of Israel is based on God's anointing and promise. In 1 Samuel 16:12-13 , God instructs Samuel to anoint David, saying, "Rise and anoint him, for he is the one." David's claim to kingship is thus divinely sanctioned, contrasting with Saul's loss of divine favor. Jesus Christ and Messianic Claims The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the rightful claimant to the title of Messiah. Jesus' claims about His identity and mission are central to the Gospels. In John 14:6 , Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This claim underscores His unique role in salvation history and His divine authority. Claims of Believers Believers are encouraged to make claims based on their faith in Christ and the promises of God. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often speaks of the believer's inheritance in Christ. In Ephesians 1:13-14 , Paul writes, "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory." This passage highlights the believer's claim to spiritual blessings and eternal life through faith. God's Sovereign Claims Ultimately, the Bible affirms God's sovereign claim over all creation. In Psalm 24:1 , it is declared, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." God's ownership and authority are absolute, and His claims are rooted in His role as Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v.) To ask for, or seek to obtain, by virtue of authority, right, or supposed right; to challenge as a right; to demand as due.2. (v./.) To proclaim. 3. (v./.) To call or name. 4. (v./.) To assert; to maintain. 5. (v. i.) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim. 6. (n.) A demand of a right or supposed right; a calling on another for something due or supposed to be due; an assertion of a right or fact. 7. (n.) A right to claim or demand something; a title to any debt, privilege, or other thing in possession of another; also, a title to anything which another should give or concede to, or confer on, the claimant. 8. (n.) The thing claimed or demanded; that (as land) to which any one intends to establish a right; as a settler's claim; a miner's claim. Greek 5346. phemi -- to declare, say ... Word Origin from a prim. root pha- Definition to declare, say NASB Word Usage claim (1), mean (1), replied (1), said (57), say (4), says (2), stated (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5346.htm - 7k 1861. epaggellomai -- to proclaim, to promise Strong's Hebrew 1921. hadar -- to honor, adorn, perhaps to swell... root Definition to honor, adorn, perhaps to swell NASB Word Usage claim honor (1), defer* (1), honor (1), majestic (1), partial (1), respected (1), rough ... /hebrew/1921.htm - 6k 4941. mishpat -- judgment 1350. gaal -- to redeem, act as kinsman 6963. qol -- sound, voice Library Whether Indulgences are as Effective as they Claim to Be? Claim to be Treated as Others are when Accused. The Greeks Claim, Without Reason, the Invention of the Arts. Claim of Judicial Investigation. None of the Heretics Claim Succession from the Apostles New ... There are Many who Claim as Theirs the Dignity of the Christian ... Claim of Missions on Ministers of Influence. When Hyrcanus who was Alexander's Heir, Receded from his Claim to ... But, Says Some One, You in Vain Claim So Much for Christ... Petilianus Said: "If You Wretched Men Claim for Yourselves a Seat. ... Thesaurus Claim (30 Occurrences)... 3. (v./.) To call or name. 4. (v./.) To assert; to maintain. 5. (vi) To be entitled to anything; to deduce a right or title; to have a claim. ... /c/claim.htm - 15k Right (4703 Occurrences) Challenge (6 Occurrences) Demand (34 Occurrences) Pretend (9 Occurrences) Release (61 Occurrences) Sanctification (13 Occurrences) Faithfulness (91 Occurrences) Inspiration (4 Occurrences) Lamentations (6 Occurrences) Resources Is “name it claim it” teaching biblical? | GotQuestions.orgHow should a Christian respond to people who claim, “I saw Jesus”? | GotQuestions.org Are people who claim to talk to God insane? | GotQuestions.org Claim: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Claim (30 Occurrences)Luke 11:18 John 4:20 John 8:24 John 8:28 John 8:53 John 8:54 John 9:41 John 10:33 Romans 2:17 Romans 3:8 1 Corinthians 9:4 1 Corinthians 9:12 2 Corinthians 3:5 2 Corinthians 11:12 2 Thessalonians 3:9 1 Timothy 2:10 Hebrews 5:5 1 John 1:6 1 John 1:8 1 John 1:10 Revelation 2:2 Revelation 3:9 2 Samuel 19:43 Nehemiah 2:20 Job 3:5 Job 31:13 Psalms 73:9 Proverbs 20:6 Proverbs 25:6 Jeremiah 23:38 Subtopics Related Terms |
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