In biblical terminology, the concept of "coupled" often refers to the joining or linking together of objects, people, or ideas. This term is used in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual connections.

Old Testament Usage

The term "coupled" is prominently featured in the construction of the Tabernacle, as described in the book of Exodus. The Tabernacle, a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, required precise instructions for its assembly. In Exodus 26:3, the Berean Standard Bible states, "Five curtains are to be joined together, and the other five curtains are to be joined together." Here, "coupled" refers to the joining of curtains to form a unified structure, symbolizing the unity and completeness required in the worship of God.

Further in Exodus 36:10, the BSB records, "He joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well." This coupling of curtains was essential for the integrity and functionality of the Tabernacle, reflecting the importance of order and harmony in the service of God.

Symbolic and Spiritual Implications

Beyond its literal application, the concept of being "coupled" carries significant symbolic and spiritual implications. In the biblical narrative, coupling often represents unity and partnership, whether in marriage, community, or covenantal relationships with God.

Marriage is a primary example of coupling in the Bible. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This union is a divine institution, reflecting the intimate and sacred bond between husband and wife. The coupling in marriage is not merely physical but also spiritual, signifying a partnership that mirrors the relationship between Christ and the Church, as elaborated in Ephesians 5:31-32.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the idea of being coupled extends to the spiritual unity among believers. The Church is often described as the body of Christ, with each member being joined together in purpose and function. Ephesians 4:16 illustrates this concept: "From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part." Here, the coupling of believers is essential for the growth and edification of the Church, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in the Christian community.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of "coupled" encompasses both the physical joining of objects and the deeper spiritual connections among individuals and communities. Whether in the construction of the Tabernacle, the institution of marriage, or the unity of the Church, coupling signifies a divinely ordained order that reflects God's desire for harmony and unity among His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Couple.8535. tam -- complete
... one (2). coupled together, perfect, plain, undefiled, upright. From tamam;
complete; usually (morally) pious; specifically, gentle ...
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8382. taam -- to be double
... Word Origin denominative verb from toam Definition to be double NASB Word Usage
bear twins (2), double (2). coupled together, bear twins. ...
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Grace and Truth Coupled.
... II The Wooing Lover (John i. 1-18.) Grace and Truth Coupled. ... But grace and truth
coupled, intermingling. Of course real grace and truth always are coupled. ...
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The Soul Immortal. Proved by -1 Its Being Distinct from the Body ...
... For if even when united and coupled with the body it is not shut in or commensurate
with the small dimensions of the body, but often [151] , when the body lies ...
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V. ...
... so that they who do not obey the word may be won without the word, through the conduct
of their wives, when they see your chaste conversation coupled with fear ...
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Ambassadors for Christ
... What intenser pain can any hell have than the clear recognition of Christ's character
and power, coupled with fiercely obstinate and utterly vain rebellion ...
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The Deity of the Holy Spirit.
... IV. The name of the Holy Spirit is coupled with that of God in a way it would be
impossible for a reverent and thoughtful mind to couple the name of any finite ...
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Editor's Preface
... On the other side, the campaigns of the two monarchs are coupled with the astrological
phenomena on which the success of the campaigns was supposed to depend. ...
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Chapter xv
... 'Adhonay signifies Allherr, ie., "Lord of all"; coupled with Yahweh, it represents
a very respectful and reverent address and shows Abram as one who was by no ...
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Introduction.
... of Apologies to the Emperor by Quadratus and Aristides, "an Athenian philosopher;"
and implies that Hadrian was induced by these appeals, coupled with a letter ...
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David's Strength
... David was not likely to have been a man of brute gigantic strength. So
delicate a brain was probably coupled to a delicate body. ...
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About the Demon that Dwelt in the Woman.
... And he said, standing over against me, Thou and I shall be in one love, and we shall
have intercourse with each other, as a man is coupled with his wife. ...
/.../unknown/acts of the holy apostle thomas/about the demon that dwelt.htm

Coupled (9 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Couple. Multi-Version Concordance Coupled (9 Occurrences). 1 Peter 3:2
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Curtains (34 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:3 Five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and
the other five curtains shall be coupled one to another. ...
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Couple (19 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV). Exodus 39:4 They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple
it together: by the two edges was it coupled together. (KJV WBS). ...
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James (40 Occurrences)
... 6:15 Acts 1:13). By Matthew and Mark he is coupled with Thaddaeus, and
by Luke and Acts with Simon Zelotes. As Matthew or Levi is ...
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Fever (13 Occurrences)
... is translated burning ague in Leviticus 26:16 the King James Version (the Revised
Version (British and American) "fever"), and is coupled with dalleqeth ...
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Yoke (79 Occurrences)
... (3.) In 1 Samuel 11:7, 1 Kings 19:21, Job 1:3 the word thus translated is tzemed,
which signifies a pair, two oxen yoked or coupled together, and hence in 1 ...
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Visitation (17 Occurrences)
... vessel. It is, however, usually coupled with the right of search (see under
Search), visitation being used for the purpose of search. ...
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Zeboim (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Gazelles or roes. (1.) One of the "five cities of the
plain" of Sodom, generally coupled with Admah (Genesis 10:19; 14:2; Deuteronomy ...
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Kidneys (15 Occurrences)
... This hidden location, coupled with the sacred sacrificial use, caused the kidneys
to be thought of as the seat of the innermost moral (and emotional) impulses. ...
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Unit (7 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Exodus 36:13 He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains
one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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