Definition and Context
Edging, in a biblical context, refers to the act of creating a boundary or border, often for the purpose of delineation or protection. This concept can be both literal, as in the physical boundaries of land, and metaphorical, as in the moral and spiritual boundaries set by God for His people. The Bible frequently addresses the importance of boundaries, both in terms of property and in the spiritual lives of believers.

Biblical References
While the term "edging" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is present throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, God provided specific instructions regarding the boundaries of the Promised Land. For example, in Numbers 34:2 , God commands Moses, "Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries."

The idea of setting boundaries is also evident in the moral and ethical laws given to the Israelites. These laws served as spiritual "edging," guiding the people in their relationship with God and with one another. In Deuteronomy 5:32-33 , Moses instructs the Israelites, "So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess."

Spiritual Significance
The concept of edging extends beyond physical boundaries to encompass spiritual and moral boundaries. In Proverbs 4:23 , believers are admonished, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse highlights the importance of setting spiritual boundaries to protect one's heart and maintain purity and righteousness.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks to the importance of spiritual boundaries in the life of a believer. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 , Paul writes, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?... Therefore, 'Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.'"

Practical Application
For Christians today, the concept of edging can be applied in various aspects of life. Setting clear boundaries in relationships, work, and personal conduct is essential for maintaining a life that honors God. This involves making conscious decisions about what influences to allow into one's life and being vigilant in guarding against anything that might lead one away from God's will.

In family and community life, edging can involve establishing rules and guidelines that reflect biblical principles, ensuring that homes and communities are places where God's presence is honored and His commandments are upheld.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Edge.

2. (n.) That which forms an edge or border, as the fringe, trimming, etc., of a garment, or a border in a garden.

3. (n.) The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal.

Beasts Similarly Subject to the Law of Mutation.
... a garment indeed of the choicest; nay, in the bloom of his neck richer than any
purple, and in the effulgence of his back more gilded than any edging, and in ...
/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter iii beasts similarly subject to.htm

Set at Liberty.
... lands, and finally swept up through the little village that lay at the foot of the
hill to the castellated fortress which covered the summit, edging its mighty ...
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The Heathen Gods were Simply Men.
... covers. There are also some large stone obelisks in the enclosure, and there
is a lake near them, adorned with an edging of stone. ...
/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter xxviii the heathen gods were.htm

The Nile and Egypt
... The terraces of the Libyan hills, away beyond the Western Nile, scarcely rise above
the horizon, and lie like a white edging between the green of the plain and ...
/.../chapter i the nile and egypt.htm

The Women of the Gospel Narrative the Study of the Early Christian ...
... That of the women usually consists of nothing but a long blue garment tied in round
the waist, a bonnet of red cloth, decorated with an edging or roll of ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/i the women of the.htm

A Plea Regarding Christians by Athenagoras, the Athenian
... It stands behind the sanctuary and extends the whole length of its wall. There is
a lake there, which is beautifully encircled with a stone edging. ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/a plea regarding christians by.htm

Edging (1 Occurrence)
...Edging (1 Occurrence). Exodus 30:3 It is to be plated with the best gold, the top
of it and the sides and the horns, with an edging of gold all round it. (BBE). ...
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Edges (28 Occurrences)

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Fringe (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Something resembling in any respect a fringe; a line of objects along
a border or edge; a border; an edging; a margin; a confine. ...
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Edge (150 Occurrences)
... on. 9. (vt) To move by little and little or cautiously, as by pressing forward
edgewise; as, edging their chairs forwards. 10. (vi ...
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Edible (2 Occurrences)

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Plated (29 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 30:3 It is to be plated with the best gold, the top of it and the
sides and the horns, with an edging of gold all round it. (BBE). ...
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Skirt (16 Occurrences)
... mantle. 2. (n.) A loose edging to any part of a dress. 3. (n.) Border; edge;
margin; extreme part of anything. 4. (n.) A petticoat. ...
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Best (252 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 30:3 It is to be plated with the best gold, the top of it and the
sides and the horns, with an edging of gold all round it. (BBE). ...
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