The term "commonly" is not frequently used in the Bible, but the concept it represents—something that is usual, habitual, or generally accepted—can be found throughout Scripture. In biblical contexts, the idea of what is "common" often relates to practices, beliefs, or behaviors that are widespread among people, whether they are righteous or sinful.

Common Practices and Beliefs

In the Bible, certain practices and beliefs are described as common among the people of Israel and the surrounding nations. For example, idolatry was a common practice among the nations surrounding Israel, and the Israelites were repeatedly warned against adopting these practices. In 2 Kings 17:15 , it is written, "They rejected His statutes and His covenant He had made with their fathers and the testimonies He had testified against them. They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless, going after the surrounding nations the LORD had commanded them not to imitate."

Common Sins

The Bible often addresses sins that are common among humanity. Romans 3:23 states, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This verse highlights the universality of sin, indicating that it is a common condition affecting all people. The commonality of sin underscores the need for redemption through Jesus Christ.

Common Grace

The concept of "common grace" refers to the grace of God that is given to all people, regardless of their faith. This includes the blessings of life, provision, and the restraint of sin. Matthew 5:45 illustrates this idea: "He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." This verse shows that God's grace is commonly extended to all humanity, providing for their needs and sustaining the world.

Common Faith

The New Testament speaks of a "common faith" shared among believers. In Titus 1:4 , Paul writes, "To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior." This common faith unites believers in their shared belief in Jesus Christ and the salvation He offers.

Common Good

The Bible encourages believers to seek the common good, promoting unity and edification within the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:7 states, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." This verse emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given to believers not for personal gain, but for the benefit of the entire community of faith.

Common Meals

In the early church, sharing meals was a common practice that fostered fellowship and unity among believers. Acts 2:46 describes this practice: "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart." These common meals were a reflection of the communal life and love that characterized the early Christian community.

Common Salvation

Jude 1:3 refers to the "common salvation" shared by all believers: "Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints." This common salvation is the shared experience of redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ, which is the foundation of Christian unity and fellowship.1. (adv.) Usually; generally; ordinarily; frequently; for the most part; as, confirmed habits commonly continue through life.

2. (adv.) In common; familiarly.

3654. holos -- altogether, assuredly
... at all, commonly, utterly. Adverb from holos; completely, ie Altogether; (by analogy),
everywhere; (negatively) not by any means -- at all, commonly, utterly. ...
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2920. krisis -- a decision, judgment
... distinguish, judge") -- judgment, emphasizing its qualitative aspect that can apply
either to a positive verdict (for ) -- or more commonly, a "negative ...
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5401. phobos -- panic flight, fear, the causing of fear, terror
... Fear (5401 ) is commonly used in Scripture -- sometimes positively (in relation
to God) but more often negatively of the Lord (His will). ...
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1223. dia -- through, on account of, because of
... thoroughly"). 1223 () is also commonly used as a and lend the same idea
("thoroughly," literally, "successfully" ). [1223 () is ...
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2309. thelo -- to will, wish
... 2309 ("to desire, wish") is commonly used of the Lord extending His "best-offer"
to the believer -- wanting (desiring) to birth His persuasion (faith) in them ...
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4669. smurnizo -- to be like myrrh, to mingle with myrrh
... crucifixion. [Wine mixed was commonly offered to dying criminals as a . This
was routinely given to people condemned to brutal execution.]. ...
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5273. hupokrites -- one who answers, an actor, a hypocrite
... but another.". [5273 () was commonly used of actors on the Greek stage. When
applied in the NT, it refers to . "Christianity requires ...
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5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen
... as if meeting with); but in the latter application only impersonal (with ei), ie
Perchance; or (present participle) as adjective, usual (as if commonly met with ...
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685. ara -- a prayer, curse
... ara Phonetic Spelling: (ar-ah') Short Definition: a prayer or prayer for evil, a
curse, imprecation Definition: a prayer; more commonly: a prayer for evil, a ...
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4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... A prophet (4396 ) declares the mind (message) of God, which sometimes predicts the
future (foretelling) -- and more commonly, His message for a particular ...
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The Confession of the Society of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers. ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE CONFESSION OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, COMMONLY
CALLED QUAKERS. AD 1675. [The fifteen Theological Theses ...
/.../the confession of the society.htm

The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, Commonly Called the Didache
... A CHURCH MANUAL: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, Commonly Called the Didache
The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, Commonly Called the Didache. THE TEXT ...
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{Transcriber's Note: this Book is Commonly Known as "The Baltimore ...
... {Transcriber's Note: This book is commonly known as "The Baltimore Catechism
No. 4" and is the last part of a four volume e-text collection. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/transcribers note this book is.htm

Commonly those Only are Said to Aspire to Perfection that ...
... THERETO. CHAPTER II. Commonly those only are said to aspire to perfection
that consecrate themselves to God.? Sec. 1. Commonly ...
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Letter xxviii. To Flavian Commonly Called "The Tome. "
... Letter XXVIII. To Flavian commonly called "the Tome.". To Flavian commonly
called "the Tome." I. Eutyches has been driven into his ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter xxviii to flavian commonly.htm

An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to ...
... A CHURCH MANUAL: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, Commonly Called the Didache
An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to the ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/an anonymous sermon commonly called 2.htm

An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to ...
... A CHURCH MANUAL: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, Commonly Called the Didache
An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to the ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/an anonymous sermon commonly called.htm

The Question is Also Commonly Raised, Whether Baptism is to be ...
... Book VII. Chapter 53. " 101. The question is also commonly raised,
whether baptism is to be held valid? "101. The question ...
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The Following Hymn is Very Commonly Used at Funerals or at Easter ...
... The following hymn is very commonly used at funerals or at Easter services:". THE
RESURRECTION. 9,6,5,7+4. Aufterstehn, ja aufterstehn wirst du. ...
/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/the following hymn is very.htm

Excuses Commonly Urged in Defence of Second Marriage their ...
... Chapter XII."Excuses Commonly Urged in Defence of Second Marriage Their Futility,
Especially in the Case of Christians, Pointed Out. ...
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Commonly (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) Usually; generally; ordinarily; frequently; for the most part; as, confirmed
habits commonly continue through life. ...Commonly (5 Occurrences). ...
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Grace (277 Occurrences)
... relief through chancery. 5. (n.) Fortune; luck; -- used commonly with hard or
sorry when it means misfortune. 6. (n.) Inherent excellence ...
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Lampstand (38 Occurrences)
... Sometimes the handle is horizontal, but commonly vertical. ... Olive oil was commonly
used, but terebinth oil also (Thomson, LB, III, 472). H. Poster. ...
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Lamp (45 Occurrences)
... Sometimes the handle is horizontal, but commonly vertical. ... Olive oil was commonly
used, but terebinth oil also (Thomson, LB, III, 472). H. Poster. ...
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Gentiles (150 Occurrences)
... heathen," and oftener still, "nation," which latter is the usual rendering in the
Revised Version (British and American), but it, is commonly used for a non ...
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Irrigation
... For purposes of irrigation, water was raised from streams or pools by water-wheels,
or by a shaduf, commonly used on the banks of the Nile to the present day. ...
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Fishhook (1 Occurrence)
... The Egyptian monuments show that the hook was quite commonly used for catching fish.
The hook is still used in Bible lands, although not as commonly as nets. ...
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Retribution (14 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) That which is given in repayment or compensation; return suitable to the
merits or deserts of, as an action; commonly, condign punishment for evil or ...
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Reservoir (1 Occurrence)
... houses. These are commonly excavated to some depth in the soil or rock, though
the walls are likely to rise above the surface. Between ...
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Die (401 Occurrences)
... 15. (n.) A perforated block, commonly of hardened steel used in connection with
a punch, for punching holes, as through plates, or blanks from plates, or for ...
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