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The concept of being "collected" in the Bible often relates to the gathering or assembling of people, resources, or ideas for a specific purpose. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting God's intention to gather His people and fulfill His divine plans.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of collecting is frequently associated with the gathering of the Israelites. God often called His people to assemble for worship, instruction, or battle. For instance, in Exodus 32:26, Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, "Whoever is for the LORD, come to me." This call was a form of collecting those who were faithful to God amidst the rebellion of the golden calf incident.

The collection of resources for the construction of the Tabernacle is another significant example. In Exodus 35:21, the Israelites were moved to bring offerings for the work of the Tabernacle: "Everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its service, and for the sacred garments." This voluntary collection was a communal effort to create a dwelling place for God among His people.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of collection is evident in the gathering of believers and the collection of resources for the early church. Acts 2:44-45 describes the early Christian community: "All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need." This passage highlights the communal aspect of the early church, where resources were collected and distributed according to need.

The Apostle Paul also organized collections for the saints in Jerusalem, as seen in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2: "Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come, no collections will be needed." This organized collection was a demonstration of unity and support among the early Christians.

Eschatological Gathering

The concept of being collected also extends to eschatological themes, where God promises to gather His people at the end of times. In Matthew 24:31, Jesus speaks of the end times: "And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other." This future gathering signifies the ultimate collection of God's people into His eternal kingdom.

Spiritual Implications

Spiritually, the act of being collected can symbolize the gathering of one's thoughts and focus towards God. Believers are encouraged to collect their hearts and minds in devotion and service to the Lord. In Colossians 3:2, Paul exhorts, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." This call to focus on heavenly matters is a form of spiritual collection, aligning one's life with God's purposes.

Throughout Scripture, the theme of being collected underscores the importance of unity, purpose, and divine calling. Whether through the gathering of people, resources, or spiritual focus, the act of collecting serves as a reminder of God's sovereign plan and the communal nature of faith.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (imp. & p. p.) of Collect.

2. (a.) Gathered together.

3. (a.) Self-possessed; calm; composed.

Greek
1183. dekatoo -- to collect tithes
... See 1181 (). Word Origin from dekate Definition to collect tithes NASB Word Usage
collected a tenth (1), paid tithes (1). pay or receive tithes. ...
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4238. prasso -- to do, practice
... verb Definition to do, practice NASB Word Usage act (1), acted (1), attend (1),
collect (1), collected (1), committed (3), deeds* (1), do (7), does (1), doing ...
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2983. lambano -- to take, receive
... to take, receive NASB Word Usage accept (1), accepting (1), attempted* (1), bring
(2), caught (1), caught caught (1), collect (1), collected (1), conferred* (2 ...
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Strong's Hebrew
4723b. miqveh -- a collection, collected mass
... 4723a, 4723b. miqveh. 4724 . a collection, collected mass. Transliteration:
miqveh Short Definition: collecting. Word Origin from ...
/hebrew/4723b.htm - 5k

2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... 2), became...strong (1), been arrogant (1), captured (1), carried out repairs (12),
caught (1), caught fast (1), caught hold (1), collected his strength (1 ...
/hebrew/2388.htm - 8k

3664. kanas -- to gather, collect
... root Definition to gather, collect NASB Word Usage assemble (1), collected (1),
collecting (1), gather (4), gathered (1), gathers (2), wrap (1). ...
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6908. qabats -- to gather, collect
... root Definition to gather, collect NASB Word Usage assemble (7), assembled (7),
brought the together (1), collect (1), collected (2), gather (52), gathered (45 ...
/hebrew/6908.htm - 6k

622. asaph -- to gather, remove
... 1), amassed (1), assemble (9), assembled (12), assembling (1), attached (1), bring
(1), brought (2), brought together (1), collect (1), collected (2), collects ...
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624. asoph -- a store (ie a supply of provisions)
... collection of offerings. Passive participle of 'acaph; collected (only in the plural),
ie A collection of offerings) -- threshold, Asuppim. see HEBREW 'acaph. ...
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Library

Psalm 119. I have Collected and Disposed the Most Useful Verses of ...
... Psalm 119. I have collected and disposed the most useful verses of this psalm under
eighteen different heads, and formed a divine song upon each of them. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 119 i have collected.htm

The Scriptures were in Very Early Times Collected into a Distinct ...
... The Scriptures were in very early times collected into a distinct volume.? The
Scriptures were in very early times collected into a distinct volume. ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/section iii the scriptures were.htm

A Living and a Dead Faith. Collected from Several Scriptures.
... HYMN 140 A living and a dead faith. Collected from several scriptures. CM A
living and a dead faith. Collected from several scriptures. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 140 a living and.htm

On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of ...
... Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons. Sec. IV."On the Management of the Resources
Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iv on the management of.htm

A Living and a Dead Faith. Collected from Several Scriptures.
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:140. A living and a dead faith. Collected from several
scriptures. 1 Mistaken souls! that dream of heaven, And ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 138888889 a living and.htm

The Hostile Verdict of Biblical Critics Shewn to be Quite of ...
... He invites his readers to believe that when, (before the end of the second century,)
the four Evangelical narratives were collected into a volume and dignified ...
/.../chapter ii the hostile verdict.htm

The Hostile Verdict of Biblical Critics Shewn to be Quite of ...
... He invites his readers to believe that when, (before the end of the second century,)
the four Evangelical narratives were collected into a volume and dignified ...
/.../chapter ii the hostile verdict.htm

But Unbelievers Cry, "How Can the Flesh, which Has Been Putrified ...
... an opinion of God's power that you do not believe it possible for the scattered
dust of which each man's flesh was composed to be re-collected and restored to ...
/.../42 but unbelievers cry how.htm

Modern Library of the World's Best Books
... Nights 53 GEORGE, HENRY Progress and Poverty 36 GODDEN, RUMER Black Narcissus 256
GOETHE Faust 177 GOETHE The Sorrows of Werther (In Collected German Stories ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/renan/the life of jesus/modern library of the worlds.htm

The Passion of the Holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas.
... If ancient illustrations of faith which both testify to God's grace and tend to
man's edification are collected in writing, so that by the perusal of them, as ...
/.../the passion of the holy.htm

Thesaurus
Collected (55 Occurrences)
...Collected (55 Occurrences). Matthew 13:40 As then the darnel is collected together
and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age. (WEY). ...
/c/collected.htm - 23k

Collect (24 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To assemble together; as, the people collected in a crowd; to accumulate;
as, snow collects in banks. 5. (vi) To infer; to conclude. ...
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Taxing (3 Occurrences)
... Josephus speaks of the large amounts accruing to the temple-treasury from this source
(Ant., XIV, vii, 2). It was still collected as the distinctive temple-tax ...
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Tax (43 Occurrences)
... Josephus speaks of the large amounts accruing to the temple-treasury from this source
(Ant., XIV, vii, 2). It was still collected as the distinctive temple-tax ...
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Reservoir (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) A place where anything is kept in store; especially, a place where water
is collected and kept for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal ...
/r/reservoir.htm - 12k

Crowd (166 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A number of things collected or closely pressed together; also,
a number of things adjacent to each other. 8. (n.) A number ...
/c/crowd.htm - 35k

Cluster (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous;
a group; as, a cluster of islands. 3. (n.) A number of ...
/c/cluster.htm - 10k

Myrrh (22 Occurrences)
... 37:25; Genesis 43:11), but it is still gathered from various species of cistus,
especially C. creticus in the Greek Isles, where it is collected by threshing ...
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Stacte (1 Occurrence)
... This nataph must have been either myrrh "in drops," as it is collected, or some
other fragrant gum, similarly collected, such, for example, as gum tragacanth. ...
/s/stacte.htm - 8k

Great (10383 Occurrences)
... 4. Campaign in Asia Minor: Having thus secured his rear, Alexander collected his
army at Pella to cross the Hellespont, that he might exact the vengeance of ...
/g/great.htm - 35k

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Collected (55 Occurrences)

Matthew 13:40
As then the darnel is collected together and burnt up with fire, so will it be at the Close of the Age.
(WEY)

Matthew 13:48
When full, they haul it up on the beach, and sit down and collect the good fish in baskets, while the worthless they throw away.
(See NIV)

Matthew 17:24
When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the didrachma?"
(WEB NAS)

Matthew 22:10
So those servants went out into the highways, and collected all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
(WBS)

Matthew 24:28
For wherever the carcass is, there will the eagles be collected.
(WBS)

Luke 8:4
And when many people were collected, and had come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable:
(WBS)

Luke 11:22
but as soon as another stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away that complete armour of his in which he trusted, and distributes the plunder he has collected.
(WEY)

Luke 17:37
And they answered and said to him, Where Lord? And he said to them, Wherever the body is, thither will the eagles be collected.
(WBS)

Luke 19:23
Then why didn't you deposit my money in the bank, and at my coming, I might have earned interest on it?'
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 14:20
When, however, the disciples had collected round him, he rose and went back into the town. The next day he went with Barnabas to Derbe;
(WEY)

Hebrews 7:6
but he whose genealogy is not counted from them has accepted tithes from Abraham, and has blessed him who has the promises.
(See NAS NIV)

Hebrews 7:8
Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
(See NIV)

Genesis 1:9
And God saith, 'Let the waters under the heavens be collected unto one place, and let the dry land be seen:' and it is so.
(YLT)

Genesis 29:7
And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be collected: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.
(WBS)

Genesis 29:8
And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks are collected, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.
(WBS)

Genesis 41:48
He gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was around every city, he laid up in the same.
(See NIV)

Genesis 47:14
Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.
(See NIV)

Genesis 48:2
Someone told Jacob, and said, "Behold, your son Joseph comes to you," and Israel strengthened himself, and sat on the bed.
(See NAS)

Exodus 15:8
And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were collected, the floods stood upright as a heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
(WBS)

Exodus 32:1
And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people collected together to Aaron, and said to him, Up, make us a god, who will go before us; for this Moses, the man that has brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what is become of him!
(DBY)

Exodus 35:1
And Moses collected all the assembly of the children of Israel, and said to them, These are the things which Jehovah has commanded, to do them.
(DBY)

Leviticus 8:4
And Moses did as Jehovah had commanded him; and the assembly was collected at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
(DBY)

Numbers 3:50
from the firstborn of the children of Israel he took the money, one thousand three hundred sixty-five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:
(See NIV(

Numbers 16:39
Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers, which those who were burnt had offered; and they beat them out for a covering of the altar,
(See NIV)

Numbers 21:23
And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon collected all his people, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel:
(WBS)

Judges 4:13
And Sisera collected all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles to the river of Kishon.
(WBS)

Judges 11:3
Then Jephthah fled from his brothers, and dwelt in the land of Tob; and worthless fellows collected round Jephthah, and went raiding with him.
(DBY RSV)

Judges 11:20
But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon collected all his people, and encamped in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
(WBS)

Judges 12:4
Then Jephthah collected all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the Manassites.
(WBS)

Judges 18:22
And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah's house were collected, and overtook the children of Dan.
(WBS)

1 Samuel 17:1
Now the Philistines collected their armies to battle, and were assembled at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and encamped between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim.
(WBS)

1 Samuel 22:2
And every one in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one of embittered spirit collected round him; and he became a captain over them; and there were with him about four hundred men.
(DBY)

1 Samuel 28:1
And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines collected their armies for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.
(WBS)

1 Samuel 28:4
And the Philistines assembled, and came and encamped in Shunem: and Saul collected all Israel, and they encamped in Gilboa.
(WBS)

1 Samuel 29:1
Now the Philistines collected all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites encamped by a fountain which is in Jezreel.
(WBS)

2 Samuel 12:29
And David collected all the people, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.
(WBS)

2 Samuel 23:11
And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were collected into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.
(WBS)

1 Kings 10:26
And Solomon collected chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.
(WBS)

1 Kings 11:24
And he collected men to him, and became captain of a band, when David slew them of Zobah; and they went to Damascus, and dwelt there, and reigned in Damascus.
(DBY)

1 Kings 20:1
And Ben-hadad the king of Syria collected all his army: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.
(WBS)

2 Kings 12:4
Jehoash said to the priests, "All the money of the holy things that is brought into the house of Yahweh, in current money, the money of the persons for whom each man is rated, and all the money that it comes into any man's heart to bring into the house of Yahweh,
(See NIV)

2 Kings 22:4
"Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the money which is brought into the house of Yahweh, which the keepers of the threshold have gathered of the people.
(See RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 18:5
Therefore the king of Israel collected of prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand.
(WBS)

2 Chronicles 24:11
Now it came to pass, that at the time the chest was brought to the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to its place again. Thus they did day by day, and collected money in abundance.
(WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 28:24
And Ahaz collected the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made for himself altars in every corner of Jerusalem.
(WBS)

2 Chronicles 34:9
And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had collected from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.
(WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 34:17
And they have collected the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen.
(WBS)

Job 30:7
Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were collected.
(WBS)

Ecclesiastes 2:8
I got together silver and gold and the wealth of kings and of countries. I got makers of song, male and female; and the delights of the sons of men--girls of all sorts to be my brides.
(See NAS)

Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails well fastened are those that are composed in collections; they are given from one shepherd.
(See RSV NIV)

Isaiah 22:9
Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye collected the waters of the lower pool.
(WBS NAS RSV)

Isaiah 43:9
Let all the nations be collected, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and show us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth.
(WBS)

Isaiah 62:9
But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have collected it shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.
(WBS)

Micah 1:7
All her idols will be beaten to pieces, and all her temple gifts will be burned with fire, and all her images I will destroy; for of the hire of a prostitute has she gathered them, and to the hire of a prostitute shall they return."
(See NAS)

Zechariah 14:14
And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the heathen around shall be collected, gold, and silver, and apparel, in great abundance.
(WBS RSV NIV)

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