Exposing
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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "exposing" often relates to revealing truth, uncovering sin, or bringing hidden things to light. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, where God, His prophets, and His followers are depicted as agents who expose falsehood and sin to bring about repentance and righteousness.

Biblical Instances of Exposing:

1. God's Role in Exposing Sin:
· God is portrayed as the ultimate exposer of sin and deceit. In Hebrews 4:13 , it is written, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account." This verse underscores the omniscience of God and His ability to see beyond outward appearances to the true nature of the heart.

2. Prophets as Exposers:
· The prophets of the Old Testament often served as God's instruments to expose the sins of Israel and other nations. For example, Nathan the prophet exposed King David's sin with Bathsheba, leading to David's repentance (2 Samuel 12:1-14). Nathan's confrontation with David illustrates the prophetic role in bringing hidden sins to light.

3. Jesus Christ's Ministry:
· Jesus frequently exposed the hypocrisy of the religious leaders of His time. In Matthew 23, Jesus delivers a series of "woes" to the scribes and Pharisees, calling them out for their outward displays of piety that masked inner corruption. His ministry was marked by a commitment to truth and transparency, challenging individuals to live authentically before God.

4. Apostolic Teachings:
· The apostles continued the work of exposing false teachings and immoral behavior within the early church. In Ephesians 5:11 , Paul instructs believers, "Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." This directive emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to confront and reveal sin within the community.

5. The Role of the Holy Spirit:
· The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in exposing sin and guiding believers into all truth. In John 16:8 , Jesus says, "When He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment." The Spirit's work involves revealing the truth of the Gospel and convicting individuals of their need for repentance.

Exposing in the Life of Believers:

Believers are called to live lives of integrity and truth, exposing sin and falsehood through their words and actions. This involves a commitment to honesty, transparency, and accountability within the body of Christ. The process of exposing is not meant to shame or condemn but to lead others to repentance and restoration.

Warnings Against False Exposure:

Scripture also warns against false accusations and the wrongful exposure of others. In Matthew 7:3-5 , Jesus cautions against hypocrisy, urging individuals to examine their own lives before pointing out the faults of others. This teaching highlights the importance of humility and self-reflection in the process of exposing sin.

Conclusion:

The biblical theme of exposing is integral to the narrative of redemption, where truth triumphs over deceit, and light dispels darkness. Through the work of God, His prophets, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the hidden things are brought to light, calling humanity to a higher standard of holiness and truth.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Expose.
Greek
5461. photizo -- to shine, give light
... Cognate: 5461 (from 5457 , "light") -- properly, ; (figuratively) God sharing ,
exposing and overcoming darkness -- like the ignorance (prejudice) caused by sin ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5461.htm - 8k
Strong's Hebrew
4286. machsoph -- a laying bare, stripping
... 4285, 4286. machsoph. 4287 . a laying bare, stripping. Transliteration: machsoph
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-sofe') Short Definition: exposing. ...
/hebrew/4286.htm - 6k
Library

Guilt of Exposing Children.
... Chapter XXVII."Guilt of exposing children. But as for us, we have been
taught that to expose newly-born children is the part of ...
/.../justin/the first apology of justin/chapter xxvii guilt of exposing children.htm

Indignant Irony Exposing the Valentinian Fable About the Judicial ...
... Chapter XXXII."Indignant Irony Exposing the Valentinian Fable About the Judicial
Treatment of Mankind at the Last Judgment. The Immorality of the Doctrine. ...
/.../against the valentinians/chapter xxxii indignant irony exposing the.htm

It is Said that on a Recent Occasion Where the Letters of ...
... It is said that on a recent occasion where the letters of Theophilus exposing the
errors of Origen were read, our friend stopped his ears, and along with all ...
/.../14 it is said that.htm

The Heathen, who have not a Full Revelation of the Truth...
... man who can scarcely in public lift up his tunic, even when necessity of nature
presses him, takes it off in the circus, as if bent on exposing himself before ...
/.../tertullian/the shows or de spectaculis/chapter xxi the heathen who.htm

A Digression Upon the Imperfection of the virtues of the Pagans.
... [529] For Aristotle, the greatest intellect amongst them, pronounced this horrible
and most pitiless sentence. "As to the question of exposing, that is ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter x a digression upon.htm

The Woman Taken in Adultery.
... who harp upon this one vile string, professing, like these Pharisees, that they
drag such things before the public gaze for the sake of exposing vice and ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xvii the woman taken in.htm

How David Fell in Love with Bathsheba, and Slew Her Husband Uriah ...
... And he desired him to be glad of the opportunity of exposing himself to such great
pains, and not to be displeased at it, since he was a valiant soldier, and ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 how david fell.htm

Simon Magus.
... Simon is represented as traveling widely and spreading his errors in all directions,
while Peter follows him for the purpose of exposing his impostures, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pamphilius/church history/chapter xiii simon magus.htm

Its Evidence
... necessity of good works. The Apostle James devoted much of his Epistle to
the exposing of any empty profession. In his second chapter ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/9 its evidence.htm

What Carey did for Literature and for Humanity
... able man, who lacked the courage to profess Christ in the end, wrote the first tract,
the Gospel Messenger, and the first pamphlet exposing Hindooism, both of ...
/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter xi what carey did.htm

Thesaurus
Exposing (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Expose. Multi-Version Concordance
Exposing (3 Occurrences). Hebrews 6:6 it is impossible ...
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Undoing (7 Occurrences)
... I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance, for, to their own undoing,
they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God afresh and exposing Him to open ...
/u/undoing.htm - 8k

Infectious (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Corrupting, or tending to corrupt or contaminate; vitiating; demoralizing.
3. (a.) Contaminating with illegality; exposing to seizure and forfeiture. ...
/i/infectious.htm - 12k

Firing (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The application of fire, or of a cautery. 4. (n.) The process of partly
vitrifying pottery by exposing it to intense heat in a kiln. ...
/f/firing.htm - 7k

Flax (11 Occurrences)
... Reference is made in Joshua 2:6 to the custom of drying flax-stalks by
exposing them to the sun on the flat roofs of houses. It ...
/f/flax.htm - 13k

Repeatedly (28 Occurrences)
... I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance, for, to their own undoing,
they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God afresh and exposing Him to open ...
/r/repeatedly.htm - 14k

Exposure (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) Position as to points of compass, or to influences of climate, etc. 4.
(n.) The exposing of a sensitized plate to the action of light. Int. ...
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Exposeth (1 Occurrence)

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Exposition (2 Occurrences)

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Mortal (35 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Destructive to life; causing or occasioning death; terminating life; exposing
to or deserving death; deadly; as, a mortal wound; a mortal sin. ...
/m/mortal.htm - 17k

Resources
The Jesus Papers - what are they? | GotQuestions.org

When is it necessary to rebuke another believer? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about confidentiality? | GotQuestions.org

Exposing: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Exposing (3 Occurrences)

Hebrews 6:6
it is impossible, I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance, for, to their own undoing, they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God afresh and exposing Him to open shame.
(WEY)

Genesis 30:37
Jacob took to himself rods of fresh poplar, almond, plane tree, peeled white streaks in them, and made the white appear which was in the rods.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 23:9
And after him 'is' Eleazar son of Dodo, son of Ahohi, of the three mighty men with David; in their exposing themselves among the Philistines -- they have been gathered there to battle, and the men of Israel go up --
(YLT)

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Exposing

Exposing a Lie

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