Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the concept of a "founder" can be understood in various contexts, including the establishment of cities, nations, religious practices, and spiritual foundations. The term is not explicitly used in the Berean Standard Bible , but the idea is prevalent throughout the Scriptures.Founders of Cities and Nations The Bible often attributes the founding of cities and nations to specific individuals. For example, Cain is noted as the founder of the first city. In Genesis 4:17 , it is written, "Cain made love to his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch. Then Cain built a city and named it after his son Enoch." This act of founding a city marks a significant development in human civilization, as it represents the beginning of organized community life. Similarly, Nimrod is recognized as a mighty leader and founder of several cities. Genesis 10:10 states, "The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar." Nimrod's role as a founder highlights the expansion of human influence and the establishment of early kingdoms. Founders of Religious Practices In the realm of religious practices, Moses is a pivotal figure as the founder of the Israelite religious system. Through Moses, God delivered the Law, which became the foundation of Israelite worship and societal structure. Exodus 24:12 records God's instruction to Moses: "The LORD said to Moses, 'Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.'" Moses' role as a founder is further emphasized in the New Testament, where he is often referenced as the lawgiver and a precursor to Christ. Hebrews 3:5-6 states, "Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house." Spiritual Founders In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is recognized as the ultimate spiritual founder. He is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, establishing a new covenant between God and humanity. Ephesians 2:19-20 declares, "Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone." The apostles, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are also seen as foundational figures in the early Church. Their teachings and writings laid the groundwork for Christian doctrine and community life. Acts 2:42 describes the early believers: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Conclusion The concept of a founder in the Bible encompasses a range of roles, from the establishment of cities and nations to the founding of religious practices and spiritual communities. These foundational figures are instrumental in shaping the course of biblical history and the development of faith traditions. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) One who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author; one from whom anything originates; one who endows.2. (n.) One who founds; one who casts metals in various forms; a caster; as, a founder of cannon, bells, hardware, or types. 3. (v. i.) To become filled with water, and sink, as a ship. 4. (v. i.) To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse. 5. (v. i.) To fail; to miscarry. 6. (v. t.) To cause internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs of (a horse), so as to disable or lame him. 7. (n.) A lameness in the foot of a horse, occasioned by inflammation; closh. 8. (n.) An inflammatory fever of the body, or acute rheumatism; as, chest founder. See Chest founder. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia FOUNDERfoun'-der (from tsaraph): A worker in molten metal (Judges 17:4, etc.). Greek 747. archegos -- founder, leader ... founder, leader. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: archegos Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khay-gos') Short Definition: originator, author, founder ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/747.htm - 7k 4516. Rhome -- Rome, the capital of Italy and the Rom. Empire ... 2939. ktistes -- a creator 2194. Zaboulon -- Zebulun, a son of Jacob and one of the Isr. ... 3128. Manasses -- Manasseh, an Israelite 958. Beniamin -- Benjamin, one of the twelve Isr. tribes 5079. technites -- a craftsman, artificer 7. Abia -- Abijah, Abia, the name of two Israelites 3017. Leui -- Levi, the name of several Israelites 4502. Rhouben -- Reuben, a son of Jacob, also a tribe of Isr. Strong's Hebrew 8007. Salma -- father of Boaz, also the founder of Bethlehem... 8006, 8007. Salma. 8008 . father of Boaz, also the founder of Bethlehem. Transliteration: Salma Phonetic Spelling: (sal-maw') Short Definition: Salma. ... /hebrew/8007.htm - 6k 5248. Nimrod -- a son of Cush and founder of the Bab. kingdom 6884. tsaraph -- to smelt, refine, test 25. Abi Gibon -- father of Gibeon Library The Founder and Finisher of the Temple The Founder of Christianity. Augustus, the Founder of the Empire, Would not Even have the Title ... Argument. --That God is the Founder of all Things, their Lord and ... Manes, the Founder of the Manich??an Heresy, and on his Origin. What Carey did for Science --Founder of the Agricultural and ... That Rome Made Its Founder Romulus a God Because it Loved Him; but ... Thales; his Physics and Theology; Founder of Greek Astronomy. Pontitianus' Account of Antony, the Founder of Monachism, and of ... Of the Fratricidal Act of the Founder of the Earthly City, and the ... Thesaurus Founder (5 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) One who founds; one who casts metals in various forms; a caster; as, a founder of cannon, bells, hardware, or types. ... See Chest founder. Int. ... /f/founder.htm - 9k Empire (8 Occurrences) Nimrod (4 Occurrences) Ashkenaz (3 Occurrences) Sargon (1 Occurrence) Graven (61 Occurrences) Shinar (8 Occurrences) Roman (26 Occurrences) Confounded (64 Occurrences) Pharaoh (245 Occurrences) Resources What is Jesus Culture? Is Jesus Culture biblical? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is Rosicrucianism? | GotQuestions.org What is The Old Path / Members Church of God International / Ang Dating Daan? | GotQuestions.org Founder: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Founder (5 Occurrences)Judges 17:4 Isaiah 41:7 Jeremiah 6:29 Jeremiah 10:14 Jeremiah 51:17 Subtopics Related Terms |
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