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The term "consorted" generally refers to associating or keeping company with others, often implying a close relationship or partnership. In the context of the Bible, the concept of consorting can be seen in various narratives and teachings, where individuals or groups are depicted as forming alliances, friendships, or associations that have significant spiritual and moral implications.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of consorting is often linked with the Israelites' interactions with surrounding nations and peoples. God repeatedly warned the Israelites against forming alliances with pagan nations, as these relationships could lead them away from worshiping Him and into idolatry. For instance, in Deuteronomy 7:3-4 , God commands, "Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, for they will turn your children away from following Me to serve other gods."

The consequences of consorting with foreign nations are illustrated in the account of King Solomon. Despite his wisdom, Solomon's alliances through marriage with foreign women led him to idolatry, as recorded in 1 Kings 11:1-4 : "King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. They were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, 'You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.' Yet Solomon clung to these women in love."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of consorting is addressed in the context of Christian fellowship and the importance of maintaining purity in relationships. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often warns believers about the dangers of forming close associations with those who do not share their faith. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 , Paul writes, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?"

The early church faced challenges in maintaining the purity of the faith amidst a diverse and often hostile cultural environment. The call to avoid consorting with those who could lead believers astray was a means of preserving the integrity of the Christian community and ensuring that believers remained faithful to the teachings of Christ.

Spiritual Implications

The biblical perspective on consorting emphasizes the importance of discernment in relationships. Believers are encouraged to form associations that strengthen their faith and align with God's commandments. The warnings against consorting with those who could lead one away from God serve as a reminder of the spiritual dangers that can arise from such relationships.

Throughout Scripture, the theme of consorting underscores the need for believers to be vigilant in their associations, ensuring that their relationships honor God and support their spiritual growth. The biblical narrative consistently highlights the impact of relationships on one's faith journey, urging believers to seek companionship that fosters righteousness and devotion to God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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"Love and I" --A Mystery
... Now, a prayer from such a one as Jesus, our Lord and Master; a prayer in such a
company, with the eleven whom he had chosen, and who had consorted with him ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 28 1882/love and ia mystery.htm

Acts xvii. 1, 2, 3
... "And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout
Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few." (v.4.) The writer ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxxvii acts xvii 1.htm

Thessalonica and Berea
... have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach
unto you, is Christ.4. And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/thessalonica and berea.htm

The Three Parables of the Gospel: of the Recovery of the Lost - of ...
... their charge was so far true, that this One,' in contrariety to the principles and
practice of Rabbinism, received sinners' as such, and consorted with them. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xvii the three parables.htm

The Greek Philosophy in Great Part Derived from the Barbarians.
... Thales was a Phoenician by birth, and was said to have consorted with the prophets
of the Egyptians; as also Pythagoras did with the same persons, by whom he ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xv the greek philosophy in.htm

The Marriage of Christian Hearts.
... Sure their paths through life must miss; Nay, but when the time is there,.
See a well-consorted pair. Here a prudent son has grown,. ...
/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/the marriage of christian hearts.htm

A Roman Lady who Manifested a Deed of Modesty.
... flowed in abundance, and she offered her neck to the sword; for she preferred to
die in her chastity than to survive, after having consorted lawfully with a ...
/.../sozomen/the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter x a roman lady who.htm

Letter Liii. --Second Letter to Monks.
... The abbat Psarphi' replied that the Father' had forbidden the monks to pray with
strangers who consorted with the Arians,--a clear allusion to the letter ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/letter liii second letter to monks.htm

Departure from Rome.
... being taken on board a ship, I was borne by adverse winds to Alexandria instead
of Jud??a; and being detained there by stress of weather, I consorted with the ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter viii departure from rome.htm

Against Apollinarius; the Second Letter to Cledonius. (Ep. Cii. )
... nature with which He surrounded Himself, according to the Scripture, He knew what
was in man; [4727] but teaching that it means, He consorted and conversed ...
/.../against apollinarius the second letter.htm

Thesaurus
Consorted (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Consort. Multi-Version Concordance
Consorted (1 Occurrence). Acts 17:4 And some of them ...
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Consorts (3 Occurrences)

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Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)
... Some of them, Luke tells us, "were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas;
and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few ...
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Believed (135 Occurrences)
... Acts 17:4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the
devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. ...
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Paul (207 Occurrences)
... Some of them, Luke tells us, "were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas;
and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few ...
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Herod (45 Occurrences)
... the four children he left (BJ, II, xi, 6), three are known to history-Herod Agrippa
II, king of Calchis, Bernice of immoral celebrity, who consorted with her ...
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Consist (7 Occurrences)
... Some of them, Luke tells us, "were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas;
and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few ...
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First (4693 Occurrences)
... Some of them, Luke tells us, "were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas;
and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few ...
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Resources
What is the Brotherhood of Light? | GotQuestions.org

Consorted: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Acts 17:4
And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
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