The term "contained" in the context of the Bible often refers to the idea of something being held within certain boundaries or limits, whether physical, spiritual, or metaphorical. This concept can be seen throughout Scripture in various forms, illustrating God's order, purpose, and the nature of His creation.

1. Creation and Order: The idea of containment is evident in the creation narrative, where God establishes boundaries for the natural world. In Genesis 1, God separates light from darkness, waters from dry land, and day from night, each element contained within its designated sphere. This order reflects God's sovereignty and the structured nature of His creation.

2. The Ark of the Covenant: A significant example of containment is the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna (Hebrews 9:4). The Ark symbolized God's presence and covenant with Israel, and its contents were a constant reminder of His law, provision, and authority.

3. The Temple: The Temple in Jerusalem was a physical structure that contained the Holy of Holies, the innermost sanctuary where God's presence dwelt. This sacred space was set apart and contained within the larger temple complex, emphasizing the holiness and separateness of God (1 Kings 8:10-11).

4. Scriptural References: The Bible often uses the term "contained" to describe the inclusion or encapsulation of ideas, laws, or prophecies within Scripture. For example, Romans 9:25-26 references the words of the prophets as being contained within the Scriptures, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises: "As He says in Hosea: 'I will call them ‘My people’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My beloved’ who is not My beloved,' and, 'It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’'"

5. Spiritual Containment: The concept of containment also applies to spiritual truths and the believer's life. In 2 Corinthians 4:7, Paul speaks of the treasure of the gospel being contained in "jars of clay," referring to the human body. This metaphor illustrates the idea that God's power and glory are contained within the frailty of human existence, demonstrating His strength in our weakness.

6. Moral and Ethical Boundaries: The Bible sets forth moral and ethical boundaries for believers, containing behavior within the framework of God's commandments. Psalm 119:11 states, "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You." Here, the psalmist speaks of containing God's word within his heart as a means of guiding his actions and maintaining purity.

7. Prophetic Fulfillment: Prophecies contained within the Old Testament find their fulfillment in the New Testament, particularly in the life and work of Jesus Christ. This containment of prophecy and its subsequent realization underscores the continuity and reliability of God's word.

In summary, the concept of "contained" in the Bible encompasses a range of ideas from physical structures and sacred objects to spiritual truths and moral guidelines. It reflects God's order, presence, and the unfolding of His divine plan throughout history.(imp. & p. p.) of Contain.4023. periecho -- to surround
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Whether the New Law is Contained in the Old?
... OF THE NEW LAW AS COMPARED WITH THE OLD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the New Law is
contained in the Old? ... Therefore the New Law is not contained in the Old. ...
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Of those Things that are Contained in the New Law (Four Articles)
... OF THOSE THINGS THAT ARE CONTAINED IN THE NEW LAW (FOUR ARTICLES). We must
now consider those things that are contained in the New ...
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Whether God is Contained in a Genus?
... OF THE SIMPLICITY OF GOD (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether God is contained in a genus?
Objection 1: It seems that God is contained in a genus. ...
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Whether the Whole Christ is Contained under this Sacrament?
... OF THE WAY IN WHICH CHRIST IS IN THIS SACRAMENT (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the
whole Christ is contained under this sacrament? Objection ...
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Whether the Whole Christ is Contained under Each Species of this ...
... OF THE WAY IN WHICH CHRIST IS IN THIS SACRAMENT (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the
whole Christ is contained under each species of this sacrament? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the whole christ is 2.htm

Of the Prophecy that is Contained in the Prayer and Song of ...
... Book XVIII. Chapter 32."Of the Prophecy that is Contained in the Prayer
and Song of Habakkuk. In his prayer, with a song, to whom ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 32 of the prophecy that.htm

Of those Things which are Contained in Books Second and Third.
... Book IV. Chapter 2."Of Those Things Which are Contained in Books Second and
Third. We had promised, then, that we would say something ...
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The Errors Contained in the Books of vincentius victor. He Says ...
... A Treatise on the soul and its origin, Chapter 4 [IV.]"The Errors Contained
in the Books of Vincentius Victor. He Says that the ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 4 iv the errors contained.htm

Whether Inconstancy is a vice Contained under Prudence?
... OF IMPRUDENCE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether inconstancy is a vice contained under
prudence? Objection 1: It would seem that inconstancy ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether inconstancy is a vice.htm

But, Moreover, Taking the History, Contained in the Gospel ...
... Chapter XXXVIII. But, moreover, taking the history, contained in the Gospel
according to Matthew? But, moreover, taking the history ...
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Contained (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Contain. Multi-Version Concordance
Contained (11 Occurrences). Romans 2:14 For when the ...
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Content (30 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which
one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest. ...
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Deutero-canonical
... The Septuagint contained many of the apocrphyal books, and among these were
most of those which we have designated deutero-canonical. ...
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Deuterocanonical
... The Septuagint contained many of the apocrphyal books, and among these were
most of those which we have designated deutero-canonical. ...
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Contain (19 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:38 He made ten basins of brass: one basin contained forty baths; and every
basin was four cubits; and on every one of the ten bases one basin. ...
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Laver (13 Occurrences)
... was of brass (rather copper; Hebrews nihsheth), made from the metal mirrors the
women brought out of Egypt (Exodus 38:8). It contained water wherewith the ...
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According (7613 Occurrences)
... History: Speaking of Papias Eusebius mentions that he has related the story of a
woman who was accused of many sins before the Lord, which is contained in the ...
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Synoptic
... b) The other source (now commonly named Q) is found first by an examination of the
matter not contained in the 2nd Gospel, which is common to Matthew and Luke. ...
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Libraries
... Again, the palace library of King Akhnaton (circa 1360 BC) at Amarna, which contained
collections of the royal foreign correspondence on clay tablets, has been ...
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Inside (185 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) Within the sides of; in the interior;
contained within; as, inside a house, book, bottle, etc. ...
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