In the context of the Bible, the concept of "echoes" is not directly mentioned as a physical phenomenon, but the idea can be explored metaphorically and theologically. Echoes, as reverberations of sound, can symbolize the enduring impact of God's word, the repetition of His promises, and the reflection of His truth throughout history and in the lives of believers.

Echoes of God's Word

The Bible frequently emphasizes the enduring nature of God's word. Isaiah 55:11 states, "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." This verse suggests that God's word, once spoken, continues to resonate and fulfill its purpose, much like an echo that carries on beyond its initial utterance.

Echoes of God's Promises

Throughout Scripture, the promises of God are reiterated and fulfilled across generations, creating a sense of echoing assurance for His people. For instance, the promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3 , "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing," is echoed throughout the Bible as it is reaffirmed to Isaac, Jacob, and ultimately fulfilled in the nation of Israel and the coming of Christ.

Echoes in Worship and Praise

The Psalms often reflect the idea of echoes in worship, where the praises of God are repeated and magnified. Psalm 150:6 declares, "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Hallelujah!" This call to worship is an invitation for all creation to join in a chorus of praise, echoing the glory of God throughout the earth.

Echoes of Christ's Teachings

The teachings of Jesus Christ have echoed through the centuries, shaping the lives of countless individuals and communities. His words in Matthew 24:35 , "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away," affirm the eternal nature of His message. The parables, sermons, and commands of Christ continue to resonate, guiding believers in their faith and practice.

Echoes of the Apostles

The apostles, as witnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, carried His message to the ends of the earth. The book of Acts records the spread of the Gospel, with the apostles' teachings echoing in the early church and beyond. Acts 1:8 states, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This commission has echoed through the ages, inspiring missionary work and evangelism.

Echoes of Redemption

The theme of redemption is a central echo throughout the Bible, from the fall of man in Genesis to the ultimate redemption through Christ in Revelation. Romans 5:8 proclaims, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This message of grace and salvation reverberates through Scripture, offering hope and transformation to all who believe.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention "echoes" as a physical phenomenon, the concept serves as a powerful metaphor for the enduring and far-reaching impact of God's word, promises, and redemptive work throughout history and in the lives of believers.1. (n.) Plural of Echo.

2. (3d pers. sing. pres.) of Echo.

Hymns of Praise and Worship.
... The saying that the early Roman hymns were echoes of Christian Greece, as the Greek
hymns were echoes of Jerusalem, is probably true, but they were only echoes ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter i hymns of praise.htm

Introduction
... To quote from the author's preface to his third series:""In process of reading,
thoughts linked themselves to the memory, and echoes of music"much of it ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/introduction.htm

Sparrows and Altars
... The well-known saying of the saintly Rutherford, when he was silenced and
exiled from his parish, echoes and expounds these words. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/sparrows and altars.htm

Great Voices from Heaven
... When the echoes of it have died away, another is heard, commanding yet another unnamed
to 'cry,' and, in response to the latter's asking what is to be the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/great voices from heaven.htm

Like Teacher, Like Scholar
... dreamed of. Instead of a fresh voice, we have echoes, which, like all echoes,
give only a syllable or two out of a sentence. Teachers ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/like teacher like scholar.htm

The Second Day in Passion-Week - the Barren Fig-Tree - the ...
... in turn from their faces of rapt wonderment and enthusiasm to the Godlike Face of
the Christ, and then on those healed sufferers, took up the echoes of the ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter ii the second day.htm

The Suffering Servant --vi
... as the causes of His triumph! Echoes of both the two first clauses are heard
from the lips of Jesus. As He passed beneath the tremulous ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the suffering servantvi.htm

The Controversy Ended
... The redeemed raise a song of praise that echoes and re-echoes through the vaults
of heaven: "Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 42 the controversy ended.htm

The Controversy Ended.
... The redeemed raise a song of praise that echoes and re-echoes through the vaults
of heaven, "Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /42 the controversy ended.htm

The Prophet --His Youth and his Call.
... It gathers echoes from the desert far into Arabia, and news blown up and down the
great roads between Egypt and Damascus and beyond to the Euphrates; or when ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/lecture iii the prophethis youth.htm

Echoes (1 Occurrence)
... pres.) of Echo. Multi-Version Concordance Echoes (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 15:8 For
the cry has gone round the limits of Moab; as far as to Eglaim and Beer-elim. ...
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Canon
... In numerous instances only "echoes" of the thought of the epistles appear; again
quotations are incomplete; both showing that Scripture words are used as the ...
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Eclipse

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Logia
... 5. New Sayings: The other seven or eight logia, although not without possible echoes
of the canonical Gospels in thought and diction, are all non-canonical and ...
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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... In the opening address the connection with Ephesians 1:3-6 is too close
to be accidental. There are echoes of our epistle in chap. ...
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New (1850 Occurrences)
... In numerous instances only "echoes" of the thought of the epistles appear; again
quotations are incomplete; both showing that Scripture words are used as the ...
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Number (2370 Occurrences)
... in the western civilized world even to the present day; there is no direct trace
in the Bible, although, as will be shown later, there are some possible echoes...
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Echo (2 Occurrences)

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Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)
... and originality of his speeches (contained in Job 4; Job 5; Job 15; Job 22), the
speeches of the other friends being in fact largely echoes and emotional ...
/e/eliphaz.htm - 15k

Midian (60 Occurrences)
... that drew sword"; their kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, and their princes, Oreb and Zeeb,
sharing the common fate (Judges 6; Judges 7; Judges 7 8). Echoes of this ...
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