The term "especially" is used in the Bible to denote particular emphasis or distinction within a broader context. It serves to highlight a specific group, action, or quality that is of notable importance or relevance. In the Berean Standard Bible , the word "especially" is employed to draw attention to certain aspects of Christian teaching and practice that require special consideration or adherence.

Scriptural Usage

1. Galatians 6:10 · "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith." This verse underscores the importance of prioritizing acts of kindness and support towards fellow believers. While Christians are called to do good to all people, there is a particular emphasis on caring for those within the Christian community. This reflects the biblical principle of mutual support and love among believers, which is a recurring theme in the New Testament.

2. 1 Timothy 5:8 · "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Here, the term "especially" highlights the critical responsibility of providing for one's family. The verse stresses that neglecting this duty is a serious failing, equating it with a denial of the faith. This passage reinforces the biblical mandate for believers to care for their immediate family, reflecting the importance of familial obligations in the Christian life.

3. 1 Timothy 4:10 · "To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe." In this context, "especially" is used to emphasize the particular relationship and salvation that believers have with God. While God is the Savior of all humanity, there is a special, covenantal relationship with those who have faith in Him. This distinction highlights the unique position of believers as recipients of God's promises and grace.

4. Philippians 4:22 · "All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar." This verse illustrates the presence and influence of Christians within the Roman imperial household. The use of "especially" serves to highlight the significance of these believers, who were part of a prominent and influential environment. It reflects the spread of Christianity across different social strata and the encouragement that comes from knowing fellow believers in high places.

Theological Implications

The use of "especially" in these contexts often serves to underscore the principle of prioritization in the Christian life. It calls believers to recognize and act upon their responsibilities, whether in the context of community, family, or faith. This prioritization is not meant to exclude others but to ensure that the foundational relationships and duties are upheld with integrity and diligence.

Furthermore, the emphasis on "especially" in relation to believers highlights the distinct identity and calling of the Christian community. It serves as a reminder of the special bond shared among those who follow Christ and the unique responsibilities that come with this identity. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's chosen people, set apart for His purposes and glory.

In summary, the term "especially" in the Bible is a tool for emphasis, drawing attention to particular duties, relationships, and distinctions that are vital to the Christian faith and practice.(adv.) In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.3122. malista -- most
... most. Part of Speech: Adverb, Superlative Transliteration: malista Phonetic Spelling:
(mal'-is-tah) Short Definition: most of all, especially Definition: most ...
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4592. semeion -- a sign
... indication, mark, token. 4592 -- a sign (typically miraculous), given especially
to confirm, corroborate or authenticate. 4592 ("sign ...
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3641. oligos -- few, little, small
... Speech: Adjective; Adverb Transliteration: oligos Phonetic Spelling: (ol-ee'-gos)
Short Definition: small, brief, few, soon Definition: (a) especially in plur ...
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3551. nomos -- that which is assigned, hence usage, law
... is used of: a) the Law (Scripture), with emphasis on the first five books of Scripture;
or b) any of religious thinking (theology), especially when occurs the ...
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4851. sumphero -- to bring together, to be profitable
... 4851 (from 4862 , "together " and 5342 , "bring, carry") -- properly, combine in
a way that brings a profit (gain), especially by a " of circumstances" that ...
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5550. chronos -- time
... season. 5550 -- (in general), especially viewed (a " of moments"); in in
the , sovereignly apportioned by God to each person. 5550 ...
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345. anakeimai -- to be laid up, to recline
... to be laid up, to recline. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anakeimai Phonetic
Spelling: (an-ak-i'-mahee) Short Definition: I recline, especially at a ...
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3952. parousia -- a presence, a coming
... Spelling: (par-oo-see'-ah) Short Definition: presence, a coming, arrival, advent
Definition: (a) presence, (b) a coming, an arrival, advent, especially of the ...
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3816. pais -- a child, boy, youth
... Spelling: (paheece) Short Definition: a boy or girl child Definition: (a) a male
child, boy, (b) a male slave, servant; thus: a servant of God, especially as a ...
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5092. time -- a valuing, a price
... 5092 (from , "accord honor, pay respect") -- properly, ; (literally, "price")
especially as -- ie what has in the eyes of ; (figuratively) the (, honor) to ...
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3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance
... NASB Word Usage abundantly (1), all (1), almost (1), badly (3), carefully (1), closely
(1), diligent (1), diligently (3), enough (1), especially (1), exceeding ...
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2256. chebel -- cord, territory, band
... Or chebel {khay'-bel}; from chabal; a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring
line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as ...
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5631. saris -- eunuch
... Or caric {saw-reece'}; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by
implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of ...
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6327. puwts -- to be dispersed or scattered
... A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
-- break (dash, shake) in (to) pieces, cast (abroad), disperse (selves ...
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5769. olam -- long duration, antiquity, futurity
... ie The vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), ie (practically)
eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional ...
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430. elohim -- God, god
... Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural
thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally ...
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4720. miqdash -- a sacred place, sanctuary
... 15:17) {mik-ked-awsh'}; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a
palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum -- chapel ...
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5158. nachal -- torrent, torrent-valley, wadi
... feminine) nachlah (Psalm 124:4) {nakh'-law}; or nachalah (Ezekiel 47:19; 48:28)
{nakh-al-aw'}; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter ...
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4707. mitspeh -- watchtower
... watch tower. From tsaphah; an observatory, especially for military purposes -- watch
tower. see HEBREW tsaphah. 4706, 4707. mitspeh. 4708 . Strong's Numbers
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582. enosh -- man, mankind
... It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition
with another word. Compare 'iysh. see HEBREW 'anash. see HEBREW 'adam. ...
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That it is Especially with the Platonists that we must Carry on ...
... Chapter 5."That It is Especially with the Platonists that We Must Carry on Our
Disputations on Matters of Theology, Their Opinions Being Preferable to Those ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 5 that it is especially.htm

Now it is Especially Necessary for the Man who is Bound to Speak ...
... Book 4 Chapter 8. Now it is especially necessary for the man who is bound
to speak wisely? 8. Now it is especially necessary for ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 8 now it is.htm

Good-Will Exists Especially in the Church, and Nourishes Kindred ...
... Good-will exists especially in the Church, and nourishes kindred virtues.?
Good-will exists especially in the Church, and nourishes kindred virtues. 170. ...
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Whether Purity Belongs Especially to Chastity?
... OF CHASTITY (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether purity belongs especially to chastity? Objection
1: It would seem that purity does not belong especially to chastity. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether purity belongs especially to.htm

Of the Word Woman, Especially in Connection with Its Application ...
... Chapter V."Of the Word Woman, Especially in Connection with Its Application
to Eve. But since they use the name of woman in such ...
/.../tertullian/on the veiling of virgins/chapter v of the word woman.htm

Whether Sudden Things are Especially Feared?
... OF THE OBJECT OF FEAR (SIX ARTICLES) Whether sudden things are especially
feared? Objection 1: It would seem that unwonted and sudden ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether sudden things are especially.htm

The Creation of all Things, Especially the Angels...
... Article XII The Creation of All Things, Especially the Angels? The Creation
of All Things, Especially the Angels We believe that ...
/.../various/the belgic confession /article xii the creation of.htm

Natural Evil, or Suffering, and Especially the Suffering of ...
... Chapter II. Natural Evil, Or Suffering, And Especially The Suffering Of
Infants Reconciled With The Goodness Of God. Sweet Eden ...
/.../a theodicy or vindication of the divine glory/chapter ii natural evil or.htm

But Will not those Narratives, Especially when they are Understood ...
... Chapter XVII. But will not those narratives, especially when they are understood
in their proper sense? But will not those narratives ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xvii but will not.htm

Knowledge of Languages, Especially of Greek and Hebrew, Necessary ...
... Book II. Chapter 11."Knowledge of Languages, Especially of Greek and Hebrew,
Necessary to Remove Ignorance or Signs. 16. The great ...
/.../chapter 11 knowledge of languages especially.htm

Especially (23 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Especially (23 Occurrences). ... Acts 26:3 especially because
you are expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews. ...
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Specially (26 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) In a special manner; particularly; especially. ... (WEY). Philippians 4:22
All the saints greet you, especially those who are of Caesar's household. ...
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Embroidery (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated
decoration. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EMBROIDERY. ...
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Post (26 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A piece of timber, metal, or other solid substance, fixed, or to be fixed,
firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support ...
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Kenosis
... incarnation, but in recent years has acquired a still more technical sense, ie of
the Son's emptying Himself of certain attributes, especially of omniscience. ...
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Adoration
... In its widest sense it includes reverence to beings other than God, especially to
monarchs, who in oriental countries were regarded with feelings of awe. ...
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Sanhedrin (19 Occurrences)
... But before that date the word appears in the Septuagint version of Proverbs (circa
130 BC), especially in 22:10; 31:23, as an equivalent for the Mishnaic beth ...
/s/sanhedrin.htm - 27k

Zoroastrianism
... The Greek historians, especially Plutarch and Strabo, are naturally of great
importance, but the chief Greek work (that of Theopompus) is lost. ...
/z/zoroastrianism.htm - 17k

Mother (2641 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A female parent; especially, one of the
human race; a woman who has borne a child. 2. (n.) That ...
/m/mother.htm - 17k

Praise (487 Occurrences)
... words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works;
to do honor to; to display the excellence of; -- applied especially to the ...
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