The term "conceivable" refers to that which can be imagined or understood within the realm of human thought and reason. In a biblical context, this concept often relates to the understanding of God's nature, His works, and His plans, which are sometimes beyond human comprehension but can be grasped in part through divine revelation.

God's Nature and Attributes

The Bible frequently addresses the limits of human understanding when it comes to the nature of God. In Isaiah 55:8-9 , the Lord declares, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways... As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." This passage highlights the transcendence of God's wisdom and plans, which are often beyond what is conceivable to the human mind.

Divine Revelation

While God's full nature is beyond human comprehension, He has revealed aspects of Himself through Scripture and creation. Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This suggests that while God's essence is ultimately beyond full human understanding, His attributes can be conceived through the observation of His creation and the study of His Word.

The Mystery of Christ

The New Testament speaks of the mystery of Christ, which was once hidden but is now revealed to believers. In Ephesians 3:8-9 , Paul writes, "To me, though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things." The mystery of Christ, while once inconceivable, is now made known through the Gospel, allowing believers to grasp the depth of God's redemptive plan.

Human Limitations and Faith

The Bible acknowledges human limitations in understanding the full scope of God's plans. In 1 Corinthians 13:12 , Paul writes, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." This passage emphasizes the partial nature of human understanding in this life, pointing to a future time when believers will fully comprehend what is now only conceivable in part.

Prayer and Understanding

Believers are encouraged to seek understanding through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. James 1:5 advises, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." Through prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit, Christians can gain insight into God's will and purposes, expanding their capacity to conceive of His plans and actions.

Conclusion

The concept of what is conceivable in a biblical sense involves the tension between human limitations and divine revelation. While God's full nature and plans are beyond complete human understanding, He has provided sufficient revelation for believers to grasp His attributes, the mystery of Christ, and His redemptive work, encouraging a life of faith and reliance on divine wisdom.(a.) Capable of being conceived, imagined, or understood.

1 Corinthians xi. 26
... I mean, that it is quite conceivable that we should have had Christianity, and a
great number of Christians spread all over the world, but yet no Christian ...
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The Crowning Test and Triumph of Faith
... But is it conceivable that God should ever bid a man commit a crime? To the question
put in that bald way, of course there can be but one answer, No. ...
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A Seraph's Wings
... I, for my part, do not believe that any conceivable extension of creatural faculties,
or any conceivable hallowing of creatural natures, can make the creature ...
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The Dawn of Mind
... "Is it conceivable," asks Mr. Romanes, "that the human mind can have arisen by way
of a natural genesis from the minds of the higher quadrumana? ...
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Inspiration of Scripture. --Gospel Difficulties. --The Word of God ...
... It is a conceivable case, that, hereafter, three persons of known truthfulness should
meet, in a Court of Justice at the Antipodes; where the entire difficulty ...
/.../inspiration and interpretation/sermon iii inspiration of scripture gospel.htm

How Appolonius Suffered Martyrdom at Rome.
... But it is conceivable that the prefect Perennius may have sentenced the informant
to death, in accordance with the old law mentioned by de Mandajors, and that ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxi how appolonius suffered martyrdom.htm

The Incarnation.
... No doubt it is true that all men in their measure reveal God, and it is conceivable
that some individual should fully illustrate all that God meant to reveal ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/i the incarnation.htm

Snares of Satan.
... inexperienced. In every conceivable manner they will seek to cause that which
is pure and righteous to be regarded as foul and deceptive. ...
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Snares of Satan
... inexperienced. In every conceivable manner they will seek to cause that which
is pure and righteous to be regarded as foul and deceptive. ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 32 snares of satan.htm

The Writings of Papias.
... it may be said that the silence of all other early writers does not necessarily
disprove the existence of a second John; for it is quite conceivable that all ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxxix the writings of papias.htm

Conceivable (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Capable of being conceived, imagined, or understood.
Multi-Version Concordance Conceivable (2 Occurrences). ...
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First (4693 Occurrences)
... The men who founded that criticism were under no conceivable constraint in such
a conclusion, save the constraint of obvious and incontrovertible fact. ...
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Conceive (23 Occurrences)

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Corinthians (3 Occurrences)
... The men who founded that criticism were under no conceivable constraint in such
a conclusion, save the constraint of obvious and incontrovertible fact. ...
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Lovable (2 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:7 Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a simply just
man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there ...
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To-day (208 Occurrences)
... Luke 13:33 "Yet I must continue my journey to-day and to-morrow and the day following;
for it is not conceivable that a Prophet should perish outside of ...
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Ten (234 Occurrences)
... the first two prohibitions were novelties in the religious life of the world; for
men worshipped many gods, and bowed down to images of every conceivable kind. ...
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To-morrow (52 Occurrences)
... Luke 13:33 "Yet I must continue my journey to-day and to-morrow and the day following;
for it is not conceivable that a Prophet should perish outside of ...
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Earthly (39 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) of all things on earth; possible; conceivable. 3. (a.) Made of earth; earthy.
4. (adv.) In the manner of the earth or its people; worldly. Int. ...
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Presbyter
... formed after the pattern of the synagogue, might well have offered to the churches
formed elsewhere under apostolic preaching the only conceivable plan. ...
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