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In biblical terms, the concept of "derived" often pertains to the origin or source from which something is obtained or developed. This can relate to various aspects of theology, doctrine, and biblical interpretation, where understanding the source or origin of a concept, practice, or belief is crucial.
Creation and LifeThe idea of derivation is foundational in the biblical account of creation. Humanity is described as being derived from the dust of the ground, with life being imparted by God Himself.
Genesis 2:7 states, "Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being." This passage highlights the divine origin of human life, emphasizing that life is derived from God's creative act.
Wisdom and KnowledgeIn the realm of wisdom and knowledge, the Bible teaches that true wisdom is derived from God.
Proverbs 2:6 declares, "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." This underscores the belief that human understanding and insight are not self-generated but are gifts from God, derived from His infinite wisdom.
Authority and PowerThe concept of authority in the Bible is also seen as derived.
Romans 13:1 states, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God." This passage indicates that all earthly authority is derived from God's sovereign will, and thus, human governance is subject to divine ordination.
Righteousness and SalvationRighteousness and salvation are central themes in Christian theology, and both are understood to be derived from God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Romans 3:22 explains, "And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe." This verse highlights that righteousness is not a human achievement but is derived from God, granted to believers through faith.
Spiritual Gifts and MinistryThe New Testament teaches that spiritual gifts and ministries within the church are derived from the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 states, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people." This passage emphasizes that the diversity of gifts and ministries in the church is derived from the triune God, who empowers and equips believers for service.
ConclusionThe concept of "derived" in the Bible points to the understanding that many aspects of life, authority, wisdom, and spiritual gifts have their origin in God. This perspective encourages believers to recognize their dependence on God for all things and to attribute glory and honor to Him as the ultimate source of all that is good and true.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Derive.
Greek
2819. kleros -- a lot ... congregation. Cognate: 2819 (a masculine noun
derived from , "to cast a ") --
properly, a , cast to distribute ("apportion"). Scripture
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2819.htm - 8k4985. somatikos -- bodily
... 4985 (an adverb, derived from 4984 which is an adjective derived from 4983 , "body") --
(used only in Col 2:9). It refers to "Christ's of the ('fullness of God ...
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2305. theiotes -- divinity, divine nature
... Cognate: 2305 (a feminine noun derived from 2304 , "divine," which is derived from
2316 , "God") -- properly, ie the of God (His) which Himself for people to ...
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952. bebelos -- permitted to be trodden, by impl. unhallowed
... 952 (an adjective, derived from , "go" and , "a threshold to enter a building") --
properly, , entry -- literally, "crossing a threshold" which because of. ...
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4908. sunetos -- intelligent
... Cognate: 4908 (an adjective, derived from 4920 , "to understand by synthesizing") --
properly, "personal" understanding that results from facts (concepts), ie ...
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5046. teleios -- having reached its end, ie complete, by ext. ...
... Cognate: 5046 (an adjective, derived from 5056 , "consummated goal") -- (consummated)
from going through the necessary stages to reach the -, ie into a ...
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468. antapodoma -- requital
... requital. Cognate: 468 (a neuter noun derived from 467 ) -- recompense
("a pay-back"); a just retribution. See 467 ("to give "). ...
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587. apodektos -- acceptable
... acceptable, welcome, pleasant. Cognate: 587 (an adjective, derived from 588 , "
receive") -- properly, what is because (). 587 () looks ...
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5094. timiotes -- preciousness, worth
... Cognate: 5094 (a feminine noun, derived from the feminine noun 5092 , "perceived
value, worth") -- that brand of wealth which has value in the eyes of the ...
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941. bastazo -- to take up, carry
... Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis (through the idea of removal); to
lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc ...
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Strong's Hebrew
7771. showa' -- independent, noble (in station)... From shava' in the original sense of freedom; a noble, ie Liberal, opulent; also
(as noun in the
derived sense) a halloo -- bountiful, crying, rich.
... /hebrew/7771.htm - 5k 3864. Lubim -- inhab. of N. Africa
... 11:43) {loob-bee'}; partrial from a name probably derived from an unused root meaning
to thirst, ie A dry region; apparently a Libyan or inhabitant of interior ...
/hebrew/3864.htm - 6k
567. Emori -- perhaps "mountain dwellers," a Canaanite tribe
... Probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from 'amar in the sense of publicity,
ie Prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish ...
/hebrew/567.htm - 6k
3026. Yegar Sahadutha -- "heap (of stones) of the testimony, " a ...
... Jegar-Sahadutha. (Aramaic) from a word derived from an unused root (meaning to gather)
and a derivation of a root corresponding to sahed; heap of the testimony ...
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Library
Whether the Species Derived from the End is Contained under the ...
... OF THE GOOD AND EVIL OF HUMAN ACTS, IN GENERAL (ELEVEN ARTICLES) Whether the species
derived from the end is contained under the species derived from the object ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the species derived from.htm
Whether the Flesh of Christ was Derived from Adam?
... OF THE MATTER FROM WHICH THE SAVIOUR'S BODY WAS CONCEIVED (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether the flesh of Christ was derived from Adam? Objection ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the flesh of christ 2.htm
Whether Every Human Law is Derived from the Natural Law?
... OF HUMAN LAW (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether every human law is derived from the
natural law? Objection 1: It would seem that not every ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether every human law is.htm
Whether Every Law is Derived from the Eternal Law?
... OF THE ETERNAL LAW (SIX ARTICLES) Whether every law is derived from the
eternal law? Objection 1: It would seem that not every law ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether every law is derived.htm
Whether the Intelligible Species are Derived by the Soul from ...
... HOW THE SOUL WHILE UNITED TO THE BODY UNDERSTANDS CORPOREAL THINGS BENEATH IT (EIGHT
ARTICLES) Whether the intelligible species are derived by the soul from ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the intelligible species are.htm
The System of Basilides Derived from Aristotle.
... Book VII. Chapter II."The System of Basilides Derived from Aristotle. Since,
therefore, in the six books preceding this, we have ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter ii the system of basilides.htm
Psalm 77:2. Second Part. Comfort Derived from Ancient Providences ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 77:2. Second Part. Comfort derived from ancient
providences; or, Israel delivered from Egypt, and brought to Canaan. ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 77 2 0 second part comfort.htm
Whether Intellectual Knowledge is Derived from Sensible Things?
... HOW THE SOUL WHILE UNITED TO THE BODY UNDERSTANDS CORPOREAL THINGS BENEATH IT (EIGHT
ARTICLES) Whether intellectual knowledge is derived from sensible things? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether intellectual knowledge is derived.htm
Heresy of Valentinus; Derived from Plato and Pythagoras.
... Book VI. Chapter XVI."Heresy of Valentinus; Derived from Plato and Pythagoras.
The heresy of Valentinus [649] is certainly, then ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xvi heresy of valentinus derived.htm
Original Sin is Derived from the Faulty Condition of Human Seed.
... Book II. Chapter 20."Original Sin is Derived from the Faulty Condition
of Human Seed. This, however, I would not say, as implying ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 20 original sin is derived.htm
Thesaurus
Derived (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Derived (5 Occurrences). Romans 3:1 What special privilege,
then, has a Jew? Or what benefit is to be
derived from circumcision?
.../d/derived.htm - 8kAss (95 Occurrences)
... 1. Names: The name `arodh (Job 39:5) is rare; onos (Matthew 21:2). 2. Meaning:
(1) Chamor is derived from the root which means, in all probability, "to carry a ...
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Nehushtan (1 Occurrence)
... In the second place, it is probable that Nehushtan is to be derived from nachash,
"serpent," rather than from nechosheth, "brass," (1) because the Greek VSS ...
/n/nehushtan.htm - 11k
Stoics (1 Occurrence)
... and Religion 3. Sensationalist Epistemology 4. Ethical Teaching 5. Relation to
Christianity LITERATURE 1. Origin and Propagation: The name was derived from the ...
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Gnosticism
... the fantastic product of the blending of certain Christian ideas-particularly that
of redemption through Christ-with speculation and imaginings derived from a ...
/g/gnosticism.htm - 38k
Emmaus (1 Occurrence)
... Jerusalem. This name, el-Kubeibeh, meaning "little dome," is derived from
the remains of the Crusaders' church yet to be found there. ...
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Manna (19 Occurrences)
... The name is commonly taken as derived from man, an expression of surprise, "What
is it?" but more probably it is derived from manan, meaning "to allot," and ...
/m/manna.htm - 21k
Credit (39 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Reputation derived from the confidence of others; esteem; honor;
good name; estimation. 3. (n.) A ground of, or title to ...
/c/credit.htm - 20k
New (1850 Occurrences)
... of Haddington). Hence is derived the name given to the latter portion of
the Bible. (see TESTAMENT.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1 ...
/n/new.htm - 101k
Measures (50 Occurrences)
... 35 1 Chronicles 23:29 Ezekiel 4:11, 16); mishpaT, "judgment" (Jeremiah 30:11; Jeremiah
46:28); ca'ce'ah, a word of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from seah ...
/m/measures.htm - 35k
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