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The term "divine" in the context of the Bible refers to that which pertains to God, His nature, and His actions. It encompasses the attributes, essence, and works of God as revealed in Scripture. The divine nature is characterized by holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and love, among other attributes. The Bible provides numerous insights into the divine nature and its implications for humanity.

Divine Nature and Attributes

The divine nature is fundamentally different from human nature, being perfect and infinite. In 2 Peter 1:3-4 , it is written, "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." This passage highlights the transformative power of the divine nature, which believers are invited to partake in through faith and the promises of God.

Divine Holiness

Holiness is a central attribute of the divine nature. God is described as holy, set apart, and pure. In Isaiah 6:3 , the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth." This thrice-repeated declaration emphasizes the absolute holiness of God, which is foundational to His character and actions.

Divine Omnipotence

God's omnipotence is another key aspect of His divine nature. He is all-powerful and sovereign over creation. In Jeremiah 32:17 , the prophet declares, "Ah, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You." This verse underscores God's ability to accomplish His will without limitation.

Divine Omniscience

The divine attribute of omniscience refers to God's complete and perfect knowledge. Psalm 147:5 states, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." God's omniscience assures believers that He is fully aware of all things, past, present, and future.

Divine Omnipresence

God's omnipresence means that He is present everywhere at all times. In Psalm 139:7-10 , David reflects on this truth: "Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast." This passage reassures believers of God's constant presence and guidance.

Divine Love

Divine love is a defining characteristic of God's relationship with humanity. John 3:16 famously declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the sacrificial and redemptive nature of God's love, which is central to the Christian faith.

Divine Revelation

God's divine nature is revealed through Scripture, creation, and ultimately through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:1-2 states, "On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe." Jesus is the ultimate revelation of the divine, embodying God's nature and will.

Divine Judgment and Mercy

The divine nature encompasses both judgment and mercy. God's holiness and justice necessitate judgment against sin, while His love and mercy offer forgiveness and redemption. Romans 11:22 advises, "Consider therefore the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in His kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off." This balance of judgment and mercy is integral to understanding the divine character.

In summary, the concept of the divine in the Bible encompasses the attributes and actions of God, as well as His relationship with creation and humanity. Through His divine nature, God reveals His holiness, power, knowledge, presence, love, and justice, inviting believers to partake in His divine nature and live in accordance with His will.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (a.) Of or belonging to God; as, divine perfections; the divine will.

2. (a.) Proceeding from God; as, divine judgments.

3. (a.) Appropriated to God, or celebrating his praise; religious; pious; holy; as, divine service; divine songs; divine worship.

4. (a.) Pertaining to, or proceeding from, a deity; partaking of the nature of a god or the gods.

5. (a.) Godlike; heavenly; excellent in the highest degree; supremely admirable; apparently above what is human. In this application, the word admits of comparison; as, the divinest mind. Sir J. Davies.

6. (a.) Presageful; foreboding; prescient.

7. (a.) Relating to divinity or theology.

8. (a.) One skilled in divinity; a theologian.

9. (n.) A minister of the gospel; a priest; a clergyman.

10. (v. t.) To foresee or foreknow; to detect; to anticipate; to conjecture.

11. (v. t.) To foretell; to predict; to presage.

12. (v. t.) To render divine; to deify.

13. (v. i.) To use or practice divination; to foretell by divination; to utter prognostications.

14. (v. i.) To have or feel a presage or foreboding.

15. (v. i.) To conjecture or guess; as, to divine rightly.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

DIVINE; DIVINER

di-vin, di-vin'-er. See AUGURY; ASTROLOGY; DIVINATION.

DIVINE NAMES

See GOD, NAMES OF.

DIVINE VISITATION

See PUNISHMENTS

Greek

2304. theios -- divine
... divine. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: theios Phonetic Spelling:
(thi'-os) Short Definition: divine Definition: divine; subst: the Deity. ...
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5538. chrematismos -- a divine response, an oracle
... a divine response, an oracle. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
chrematismos Phonetic Spelling: (khray-mat-is-mos') Short Definition: an oracle ...
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2305. theiotes -- divinity, divine nature
... divinity, divine nature. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: theiotes
Phonetic Spelling: (thi-ot'-ace) Short Definition: divinity Definition ...
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1589. ekloge -- a (divine) selection
... a (divine) selection. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ekloge Phonetic
Spelling: (ek-log-ay') Short Definition: a choosing out, selecting, choice ...
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3132. manteuomai -- to divine
... to divine. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: manteuomai Phonetic Spelling:
(mant-yoo'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I practice soothsaying Definition: I divine ...
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4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of the divine will). Part of Speech: Noun,
Masculine Transliteration: prophetes Phonetic Spelling: (prof-ay'-tace ...
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2920. krisis -- a decision, judgment
... a decision, judgment. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: krisis Phonetic
Spelling: (kree'-sis) Short Definition: judging, divine judgment Definition ...
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1343. dikaiosune -- righteousness, justice
... always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness
of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness. ...
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2999. latreia -- service
... Word Origin from latreuo Definition service NASB Word Usage divine worship (2),
service (2), service of worship (1). divine service, worship. ...
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3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a ...
... a speech. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: logos Phonetic Spelling:
(log'-os) Short Definition: a word, speech, divine utterance, analogy ...
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Strong's Hebrew

7080. qasam -- to practice divination
... Word Origin denominative verb from qesem Definition to practice divination NASB
Word Usage conjure (1), divination (2), divine (2), diviner (2), diviners (7 ...
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7081. qesem -- divination
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition divination NASB Word Usage divination
(10), divine decision (1). divination, divine sentence, witchcraft. ...
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5172. nachash -- to practice divination, observe signs
... certainly, divine, enchanter, use enchantment, learn by experience, diligently
observe. A primitive root; properly, to hiss, ie Whisper ...
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430. elohim -- God, god
... of eloah Definition God, god NASB Word Usage divine (1), divine being (1), exceedingly
(1), God (2326), god (45), God's (14), goddess (2), godly (1), gods (204 ...
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6038. anavah -- humility
... gentleness, humility, meekness. From anav; condescension, human and subjective
(modesty), or divine and objective (clemency) -- gentleness, humility, meekness. ...
/hebrew/6038.htm - 6k

5397. neshamah -- breath
... blast, that breaths, inspiration, soul, spirit. From nasham; a puff, ie
Wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. ...
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4687. mitsvah -- commandment
... From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law) -- (which
was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. see HEBREW tsavah. ...
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5144. nazar -- to dedicate, consecrate
... A primitive root; to hold aloof, ie (intransitivey) abstain (from food and drink,
from impurity, and even from divine worship (ie Apostatize)); specifically ...
/hebrew/5144.htm - 5k

113. adon -- lord
... lord, master, owner. Or (shortened) adon {aw-done'}; from an unused root (meaning
to rule); sovereign, ie Controller (human or divine) -- lord, master, owner. ...
/hebrew/113.htm - 6k

4941. mishpat -- judgment
... properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially
a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual ...
/hebrew/4941.htm - 7k

Library

Abandonment to Divine Providence
Abandonment to Divine Providence. <. Abandonment to Divine Providence
Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Table of Contents. Title Page. INTRODUCTION. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/

The divine institutes
The divine institutes. <. The divine institutes Lactantius. translated
by the rev. william fletcher, dd Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lactantius/the divine institutes/

The Way to Divine Knowledge
The Way to Divine Knowledge. <. The Way to Divine Knowledge William
Law. Table of Contents. Title Page. [Way-1-1] Humanus.? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/law/the way to divine knowledge/

Divine and Moral Songs
Divine and Moral Songs. <. Divine and Moral Songs Isaac Watts. facsimile edition,
Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria, 1988. Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/divine and moral songs/

Divine Songs For Children
Divine Songs For Children. <. Divine Songs For Children Isaac Watts.
Produced by Lewis Jones Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watts/divine songs for children/

Revelations of Divine Love
Revelations of Divine Love. <. Revelations of Divine Love Julian of Norwich.
Warrack, Grace (Translator) Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/julian/revelations of divine love/

The Divine Inspiration of the Bible
The Divine Inspiration of the Bible. <. The Divine Inspiration of the Bible
Arthur W. Pink. Table of Contents. Title Page. Introduction. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/

Dionysis on Divine Names
Dionysis on Divine Names. <. Dionysis on Divine Names Dionysius. Table of
Contents. Title Page. PRINCIPAL WORKS ON DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/dionysius/dionysis on divine names/

A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory
A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory. <. A Theodicy, or, Vindication
of the Divine Glory Albert Taylor Bledsoe. Table of Contents. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bledsoe/a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/

A Divine Cordial
A Divine Cordial. <. A Divine Cordial Thomas Watson. Table of Contents.
Title Page. Extract from the preface. A Divine Cordial. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a divine cordial/

Thesaurus

Divine (39 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or belonging to God; as, divine perfections;
the divine will. 2. (a.) Proceeding from God; as, divine judgments. ...
/d/divine.htm - 19k

Kol
... a "sound," bath qol, while oil does not), sometimes also "echo." The expression
acquired among the rabbis a special use, signifying the Divine voice, audible ...
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Bath (13 Occurrences)
... a "sound," bath qol, while oil does not), sometimes also "echo." The expression
acquired among the rabbis a special use, signifying the Divine voice, audible ...
/b/bath.htm - 22k

Visitation (17 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Special dispensation; communication of divine favor and goodness, or, more
usually, of divine wrath and vengeance; retributive calamity; retribution ...
/v/visitation.htm - 15k

Omniscience
... 2. Tacit Assumption and Explicit Affirmation: Scripture everywhere teaches
the absolute universality of the divine knowledge. In ...
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Godhead (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) Godship; deity; divinity; divine nature or
essence; godhood. 2. (n.) The Deity; God; the Supreme Being. ...
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Wrath (503 Occurrences)
... snorting mad (Genesis 27:45 Matthew 2:16). 1. Divine Wrath: Wrath is used with
reference to both God and man. When used of God it is to ...
/w/wrath.htm - 50k

Spirituality
... word. It is purely a religious term and signifies the state of a soul
vitalized by the Divine Spirit and made alive unto God. It ...
/s/spirituality.htm - 9k

Selfsurrender
... 3. The Prophets: In the divine call to the prophets and in their
life-work self-surrender is prominent. The seer, as such, must ...
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Self-surrender
... 3. The Prophets: In the divine call to the prophets and in their
life-work self-surrender is prominent. The seer, as such, must ...
/s/self-surrender.htm - 17k

Resources

What is the divine right of kings? | GotQuestions.org

What is divine simplicity? | GotQuestions.org

What is divine providence? | GotQuestions.org

Divine: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Divine (39 Occurrences)

Mark 14:62
"I am," replied Jesus, "and you and others will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the divine Power, and coming amid the clouds of the sky."
(WEY)

Luke 1:2
on the authority of those who were from the beginning eye-witnesses and were devoted to the service of the divine Message,
(WEY)

Acts 8:10
to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is that great power of God."
(See NIV)

Acts 17:29
Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.
(WEB DBY NAS NIV)

Acts 19:27
Not only is there danger that this our trade come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be counted as nothing, and her majesty destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worships."
(See NIV)

Romans 1:20
For, from the very creation of the world, His invisible perfections--namely His eternal power and divine nature--have been rendered intelligible and clearly visible by His works, so that these men are without excuse.
(WEY NAS NIV)

Romans 1:25
For they had bartered the reality of God for what is unreal, and had offered divine honours and religious service to created things, rather than to the Creator--He who is for ever blessed. Amen.
(WEY)

Romans 3:25
whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God's forbearance;
(See RSV)

Romans 9:4
who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, and the promises;
(See NIV)

Romans 11:4
But what says the divine answer to him? I have left to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed knee to Baal.
(DBY YLT NAS)

1 Corinthians 2:10
For us, however, God has drawn aside the veil through the teaching of the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, including the depths of the divine nature.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 10:4
for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
(See NAS RSV NIV)

2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
(See RSV)

Colossians 1:19
For it was the Father's gracious will that the whole of the divine perfections should dwell in Him.
(WEY)

Colossians 1:25
of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,
(See RSV)

Colossians 2:19
Such a one does not keep his hold upon Christ, the Head, from whom the Body, in all its parts nourished and strengthened by its points of contact and its connections, grows with a divine growth.
(WEY)

1 Timothy 1:4
neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith-
(See RSV)

1 Timothy 4:14
Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.
(WEY)

Hebrews 9:1
Now indeed even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service, and an earthly sanctuary.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS)

Hebrews 9:6
These arrangements having long been completed, the priests, when conducting the divine services, continually enter the outer tent.
(WEY NAS)

Hebrews 10:10
It is through that divine will that we have been set free from sin, through the offering of Jesus Christ as our sacrifice once for all.
(WEY)

Hebrews 11:2
For by this, the elders obtained testimony.
(See RSV)

2 Peter 1:3
seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

2 Peter 1:4
by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Genesis 41:38
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
(See NAS)

Genesis 44:15
Joseph said to them, "What deed is this that you have done? Don't you know that such a man as I can indeed divine?"
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

1 Samuel 28:8
Saul disguised himself, and put on other clothing, and went, he and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, "Please divine to me by the familiar spirit, and bring me up whoever I shall name to you."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)

1 Samuel 28:9
And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?
(See JPS)

1 Samuel 28:13
The king said to her, "Don't be afraid. For what do you see?" The woman said to Saul, "I see a god coming up out of the earth."
(See NAS)

Psalms 45:6
Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
(See RSV)

Psalms 82:1
A Psalm by Asaph. God presides in the great assembly. He judges among the gods.
(See RSV)

Proverbs 16:10
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)

Isaiah 35:4
Say to those who are full of fear, Be strong and take heart: see, your God will give punishment; the reward of God will come; he himself will come to be your saviour.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 18:18
Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 13:9
My hand shall be against the prophets who see false visions, and who divine lies: they shall not be in the council of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and you shall know that I am the Lord Yahweh.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 13:23
Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Ezekiel 21:29
while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies to you, to lay you on the necks of the wicked who are deadly wounded, whose day is come in the time of the iniquity of the end.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Micah 3:6
"Therefore night is over you, with no vision, and it is dark to you, that you may not divine; and the sun will go down on the prophets, and the day will be black over them.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Micah 3:11
The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

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