The concept of "distinct" in the Bible often relates to the idea of being set apart, unique, or different in nature or purpose. This theme is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the distinctiveness of God, His people, and His commandments.

God's Distinct Nature

God's distinctiveness is a foundational theme in the Bible. He is portrayed as holy, set apart from His creation in purity and majesty. In Isaiah 46:9 , God declares, "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me." This verse emphasizes God's unique nature and His unparalleled sovereignty.

The Distinctiveness of God's People

The Israelites were called to be distinct from the nations around them. In Leviticus 20:26 , God commands, "You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own." This call to holiness and separation underscores the distinct identity of God's people, who were to reflect His character and values.

The New Testament continues this theme with the Church. Believers are described as a "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession" (1 Peter 2:9). This distinct identity is meant to demonstrate God's light and truth to the world.

Distinct Commandments and Laws

The laws given to Israel were distinct from those of other nations, designed to set them apart in their worship and daily living. Deuteronomy 4:8 states, "And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?" These laws were not only moral and ethical guidelines but also a means to distinguish Israel as God's covenant people.

Distinct Roles and Functions

Within the body of Christ, distinct roles and functions are emphasized. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 , Paul writes, "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 highlights the diversity and distinctiveness of spiritual gifts and roles within the Church, all contributing to the unity and edification of the body.

Distinctive Teachings and Truths

The teachings of Jesus were distinct from those of the religious leaders of His time. In Matthew 7:28-29 , it is noted, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." Jesus' teachings were marked by authority and clarity, setting them apart from traditional interpretations.

Conclusion

The theme of being distinct permeates the biblical narrative, calling God's people to live in a way that reflects His holiness and truth. This distinctiveness serves as a testimony to the world of God's unique nature and His redemptive purposes.1. (a.) Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

2. (a.) Marked; variegated.

3. (a.) Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with from.

4. (a.) Not identical; different; individual.

5. (a.) So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.

6. (v. t.) To distinguish.

2398. idios -- one's own, distinct
... one's own, distinct. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: idios Phonetic Spelling:
(id'-ee-os) Short Definition: one's own, private, personal Definition ...
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1484. ethnos -- a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct ...
... the nations (as distinct from Isr.). Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration:
ethnos Phonetic Spelling: (eth'-nos) Short Definition: a race, people, the ...
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518. apaggello -- to report, announce
... [The prefix () distinctly "looks back" to the cause (occasion) of the announcing
which gives 518 () a distinct nuance-application in each case. ...
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3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... frequently than the (""). The singular and plural be distinguished in
translation because they each express distinct nuances. [Of the ...
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5479. chara -- joy, delight
... likewise groups them as cognates, referring to 5479 () as the noun-form (), discussing
them separately in light of their distinct connotations.]. ...
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1189. deomai -- to want, entreat
... LS and Thayer find expresses distinct meanings in antiquity, perhaps indicating
a distinction in accent (like with the English terms, pro'duce and prod ce).]. ...
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4165. poimaino -- to act as a shepherd
... Cognate: 4165 -- properly, to , caring for (protecting) the flock. 4165
("shepherding, pastoring") is distinct from "feeding" (1006 ). ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... In short, 4102("faith") for the believer is "God's " – and therefore distinct
from human belief (confidence), yet involving it. ...
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3844. para -- from beside, by the side of, by, beside
... 3844 () usually adds the overtone, "from " (implying participation) and can be followed
by the , , or case -- each one conveying a distinct nuance. ...
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4073. petra -- a (large mass of) rock
... cave, stony ground. 4073 (a feminine noun) -- "a ," which is distinct
from 4074 () which is "a stone or boulder" (). 4073 () is ...
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6395. palah -- to be separated or distinct
... 6394, 6395. palah. 6396 . to be separated or distinct. Transliteration: palah
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-law') Short Definition: apart. Word Origin a prim. ...
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6568. perash -- to make distinct
... 6567b, 6568. perash. 6569 . to make distinct. Transliteration: perash
Phonetic Spelling: (per-ash') Short Definition: translated. ...
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6567a. parash -- to make distinct, declare
... 6567, 6567a. parash. 6567b . to make distinct, declare. Transliteration:
parash Short Definition: declared. Word Origin a prim. ...
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874. baar -- to make distinct or plain
... 873, 874. baar. 875 . to make distinct or plain. Transliteration: baar Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-ar') Short Definition: distinctly. Word Origin a prim. ...
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6567. parash -- to make distinct, declare
... 6566, 6567. parash. 6567a . to make distinct, declare. Transliteration: parash
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-rash') Short Definition: scatter. ...
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Whether it is Possible to Assign a Distinct Division of the ...
... OF THE JUDICIAL PRECEPTS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether it is possible to assign
a distinct division of the judicial precepts? Objection ...
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Whether the Theological virtues are Distinct from the Intellectual ...
... OF THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the theological virtues
are distinct from the intellectual and moral virtues? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the theological virtues are.htm

Whether the New Law is Distinct from the Old Law?
... OF THE NEW LAW AS COMPARED WITH THE OLD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the New
Law is distinct from the Old Law? Objection 1: It would ...
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Whether the Reason is Distinct from the Intellect?
... OF THE INTELLECTUAL POWERS (THIRTEEN ARTICLES) Whether the reason is distinct
from the intellect? Objection 1: It would seem that ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the reason is distinct.htm

Whether the Gift of Understanding is Distinct from the Other Gifts ...
... OF THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the gift of
understanding is distinct from the other gifts? Objection 1: It ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the gift of understanding 5.htm

Whether Hope is Distinct from the Other Theological virtues
... Article Six Whether Hope is Distinct from the other Theological Virtues.
Whether Hope is Distinct from the other Theological Virtues ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/nature and grace/article six whether hope is.htm

Whether Dulia is a Special virtue Distinct from Latria?
... OF DULIA (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether dulia is a special virtue distinct from latria?
Objection 1. It seems that dulia is not a special virtue distinct from latria. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether dulia is a special.htm

Whether Free-Will is a Power Distinct from the Will?
... OF FREE-WILL (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether free-will is a power distinct from the will?
Objection 1: It would seem that free-will is a power distinct from the will. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether free-will is a power.htm

Whether Intelligence is a Power Distinct from Intellect?
... OF THE INTELLECTUAL POWERS (THIRTEEN ARTICLES) Whether intelligence is a power distinct
from intellect? ... Therefore also intellect and intelligence are distinct. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether intelligence is a power.htm

Whether the Sensitive and Intellectual Appetites are Distinct ...
... OF THE APPETITIVE POWERS IN GENERAL (TWO ARTICLES) Whether the sensitive
and intellectual appetites are distinct powers? Objection ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the sensitive and intellectual.htm

Distinct (5 Occurrences)
... separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood;
not confused; well-defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct ...
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Article (17 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other
writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treating of various ...
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Trinity
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A word not found in Scripture, but used to express the
doctrine of the unity of God as subsisting in three distinct Persons. ...
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Dim (22 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure
in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished. ...
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Section (22 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A distinct part or portion of a book or writing; a subdivision of a chapter;
the division of a law or other writing; a paragraph; an article; hence ...
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Serpent (40 Occurrences)
... Its ground color is pale yellow and it has a dorsal series of distinct
diamond-shaped dark spots. ... It does not seem to have a distinct name. ...
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Discrepancies
... We have two distinct genealogies of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-16 Luke 3:23; compare
GENEALOGY). We may even note that Pilate's superscription ...
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Preaching (116 Occurrences)
... He is not expected to give his own, as distinct from or opposed to the faith of
the church in whose name he has been set apart to proclaim the gospel. ...
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Will (64996 Occurrences)
... In the second and third persons, the idea of distinct volition, wish, or purpose
is evanescent, and simple certainty is appropriately expressed; as, You will go ...
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Illustration (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education;
also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct. ...
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