In the context of the Bible, the term "declaration" refers to the act of making a formal or emphatic statement, often concerning faith, truth, or divine revelation. Declarations in Scripture are significant as they often convey God's will, affirm faith, or proclaim truth to the people of God.

Old Testament Declarations

1. Divine Declarations: Throughout the Old Testament, God makes numerous declarations to His people through prophets and direct communication. For instance, in Exodus 34:6-7, God declares His nature to Moses: "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin."

2. Prophetic Declarations: Prophets often delivered declarations from God to the people of Israel. These declarations could be warnings, promises, or calls to repentance. For example, in Isaiah 55:11, God declares through the prophet Isaiah, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it."

3. Covenantal Declarations: The Old Testament is replete with declarations of covenant between God and His people. In Genesis 17:7, God declares His covenant with Abraham: "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you."

New Testament Declarations

1. Declarations of Jesus: Jesus Christ made several declarations about His identity and mission. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Such declarations are central to Christian faith, affirming Jesus as the sole path to salvation.

2. Apostolic Declarations: The apostles made declarations concerning the gospel and the nature of Christ. In Acts 4:12, Peter declares, "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

3. Declarations of Faith: The New Testament also includes declarations of faith by believers. In Romans 10:9, Paul writes, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This highlights the importance of verbal declaration in the believer's life.

Theological Significance

Declarations in the Bible are not mere statements; they carry theological weight and authority. They often serve as a means by which God communicates His will and purposes to humanity. Declarations can be seen as acts of faith, where believers affirm their trust in God's promises and His revealed truth. They are also instrumental in the proclamation of the gospel, as believers declare the good news of Jesus Christ to the world.

Practical Application

For Christians, making declarations based on Scripture is a practice that reinforces faith and aligns one's life with God's truth. Declarations can be used in prayer, worship, and evangelism, serving as a powerful tool to affirm one's beliefs and to proclaim the gospel to others. The act of declaring God's promises and truths can strengthen personal faith and encourage others in their spiritual journey.1. (n.) The act of declaring, or publicly announcing; explicit asserting; undisguised token of a ground or side taken on any subject; proclamation; exposition; as, the declaration of an opinion; a declaration of war, etc.

2. (n.) That which is declared or proclaimed; announcement; distinct statement; formal expression; avowal.

3. (n.) The document or instrument containing such statement or proclamation; as, the Declaration of Independence (now preserved in Washington).

4. (n.) That part of the process in which the plaintiff sets forth in order and at large his cause of complaint; the narration of the plaintiff's case containing the count, or counts. See Count, n., 3.

DECLARATION; DECLARE

dek-la-ra'-shun, deklar': "Declare" is the translation of a variety of Hebrew and Greek words in the Old Testament and New Testament, appearing to bear uniformly the meaning "to make known," "set forth," rather than (the older meaning) "to explain" (Deuteronomy 1:5). Declaration (Esther 10:2 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "full account"; Job 13:17; Ecc 43:6; Luke 11 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "narrative"; 2 Corinthians 8:19 the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American) "to show") has the like meaning.

3108. makarismos -- a declaration of blessedness
... a declaration of blessedness. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
makarismos Phonetic Spelling: (mak-ar-is-mos') Short Definition: regarding as ...
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1335. diegesis -- a narrative
... Word Origin from diegeomai Definition a narrative NASB Word Usage account (1).
declaration. From diegeomai; a recital -- declaration. see GREEK diegeomai. ...
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1834. exegeomai -- to show the way
... the way. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exegeomai Phonetic Spelling:
(ex-ayg-eh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I explain, make declaration Definition: I ...
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1555. ekdiegeomai -- to tell in detail
... and its outcome. "The word is a very strong expression for the fullest
and clearest declaration: '' " 253). Word Origin from ...
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3051. logion -- a saying, an oracle
... entire Old Testament). 3051 (from 3056 ) -- a divine declaration; a statement
originating from God. Word Origin neut. of logios ...
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262. achvah -- a declaration
... 261, 262. achvah. 263 . a declaration. Transliteration: achvah Phonetic
Spelling: (akh-vaw') Short Definition: declaration. Word ...
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6575. parashah -- exact statement
... declaration, sum. From parash; exposition -- declaration, sum. see HEBREW
parash. 6574, 6575. parashah. 6576 . Strong's Numbers.
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7650. shaba -- to swear
... To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, ie
Swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times) -- adjure, charge (by an ...
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A Declaration of Faith
A Declaration of Faith. <. A Declaration of Faith Gregory Thaumaturgus.
Translated by the Rev. SDF Salmond, MA Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Thanksgiving for the Declaration of Peace.
... Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving. THANKSGIVING FOR THE DECLARATION OF PEACE.
Praise God! for forth hath sounded The noble word of ...
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A Declaration of the Sentiments of Arminius On
... A Declaration Of The Sentiments Of Arminius On. On Predestination Divine Providence.
The Freedom Of The Will. The Grace Of God. The Perseverance Of The Saints. ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/a declaration of the sentiments.htm

The Auburn Declaration. AD 1837.
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE AUBURN DECLARATION. AD 1837. [The Auburn Declaration ... 230.
See also Art. on The Auburn Declaration by Prof. ED Morris ...
/.../the auburn declaration a d 1837.htm

The Declaration of the Congregational Union of England and Wales. ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE DECLARATION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ENGLAND
AND WALES. AD 1833. [This is printed annually in the ...
/.../the declaration of the congregational.htm

Declaration of Faith of the National Council of Congregational ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. Declaration of Faith of the National Council of
Congregational Churches, held at Boston, Mass., June 14-24, 1865. ...
/.../declaration of faith of the.htm

A Monster Called a Declaration
... Wesley's Letter to an Editor; Impositions and Declarations; the Speaking Statue;
Wesley's Pentecost A Monster Called a Declaration. O England, England! ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/a monster called a declaration.htm

The Declaration of Faith of the Reformed Church in France. AD 1872 ...
... II. The Reformed Confessions of France and the Netherlands. 63. The Declaration
of Faith of the Reformed Church in France. AD 1872. Literature. ...
/.../ 63 the declaration of.htm

A Fragment of the Same Declaration of Faith, Accompanied by ...
... A Sectional Confession of Faith. A Fragment of the Same Declaration of
Faith, Accompanied by Glosses. "From Gregory Thaumaturgus ...
/.../dubious or spurious writings of gregory thaumaturgus/a fragment of the same.htm

The Oberlin Declaration of the National Congregational Council. AD ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE OBERLIN DECLARATION OF THE NATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL
COUNCIL. AD 1871. [The National Council of Congregational ...
/.../the oberlin declaration of the.htm

Declaration (9 Occurrences)
... or publicly announcing; explicit asserting; undisguised token of a ground or side
taken on any subject; proclamation; exposition; as, the declaration of an ...
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Protest (37 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) To make a solemn declaration (often a written one) expressive of
opposition; -- with against; as, he protest against your votes. ...
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Declare (346 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To make declaration of; to assert; to affirm; to set forth; to avow;
as, he declares the story to be false. ...DECLARATION; DECLARE. ...
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Promise (112 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) In general, a declaration, written or verbal, made by one person to another,
which binds the person who makes it to do, or to forbear to do, a ...
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Answer (2099 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) To speak or write in return to, as in return to a call or question, or to
a speech, declaration, argument, or the like; to reply to (a question, remark ...
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Affirmation (335 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) A solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury, by persons who
conscientiously decline taking an oath, which declaration is in law equivalent ...
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Beatitudes
... church beatitudo was used not only as an abstract term denoting blessedness, but
in the secondary, concrete sense of a particular declaration of blessedness ...
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Testimony (175 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A solemn declaration or affirmation
made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. ...
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Testify (110 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To make a solemn declaration, verbal or written, to establish some fact;
to give testimony for the purpose of communicating to others a knowledge of ...
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Profession (9 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The act of professing or claiming; open declaration; public avowal or
acknowledgment; as, professions of friendship; a profession of faith. ...
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