In the biblical context, the concept of groups is significant as it reflects the communal and relational nature of human existence as designed by God. Throughout Scripture, groups are seen in various forms, including families, tribes, nations, and religious communities. These groups often serve as the primary means through which God's purposes and plans are realized.

Family Groups

The family is the foundational group unit in the Bible. From the creation narrative, God establishes the family as the primary social structure. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." The family is seen as the first institution ordained by God, intended for companionship, procreation, and the nurturing of children in the faith.

Tribal and National Groups

The twelve tribes of Israel represent a significant grouping in the Old Testament. These tribes, descended from the twelve sons of Jacob, form the nation of Israel. Each tribe had its own distinct identity and role within the larger community. Numbers 1:52-54 describes the organization of the tribes: "The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp under his own standard." The tribal system was crucial for maintaining order, distributing land, and organizing worship.

Religious and Worship Groups

Religious groups, such as the Levites, played a central role in the spiritual life of Israel. The Levites were set apart for service in the tabernacle and later the temple, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10: "Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him." This group was responsible for the religious education and spiritual leadership of the nation.

In the New Testament, the early church is depicted as a new kind of group, transcending ethnic and social boundaries. Acts 2:42-47 provides a snapshot of the early Christian community: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This group was characterized by unity, shared resources, and a common mission to spread the Gospel.

Social and Political Groups

Various social and political groups are also mentioned in the Bible. The Pharisees and Sadducees were influential religious-political groups during the time of Jesus. These groups often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the Law and the nature of the Kingdom of God. Matthew 23:13 records Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces."

Groups in the Body of Christ

The New Testament emphasizes the concept of the Church as the Body of Christ, a spiritual group united by faith in Jesus. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 explains, "For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also is Christ." This metaphor highlights the diversity and interdependence of believers, each contributing uniquely to the mission of the Church.

Conclusion

The biblical narrative underscores the importance of groups in fulfilling God's purposes. Whether through families, tribes, religious communities, or the Church, groups are integral to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. They provide structure, support, and a means for collective worship and mission.Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
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The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
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5479. chara -- joy, delight
... likewise groups them as cognates, referring to 5479 () as the noun-form (), discussing
them separately in light of their distinct connotations.]. ...
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4849. sumposion -- a drinking party, company (guests at a party)
... Word Origin from sumpino Definition a drinking party, company (guests at
a party) NASB Word Usage groups (1). group, party, company. ...
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5463. chairo -- to rejoice, be glad
... likewise groups them as cognates, referring to 5479 () as the noun-form () and
discussing them separately in terms of their distinctive connotations.]. ...
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4237. prasia -- a garden bed
... like garden-beds). Word Origin from prason (a leek) Definition a garden bed
NASB Word Usage groups (1). a group. Perhaps from prason ...
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2828. klisia -- a place for reclining
... group of diners. Word Origin from klino Definition a place for reclining
NASB Word Usage groups (1). company, party at a meal. From a ...
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1461. egkentrizo -- to take pride in, glory in
... In the NT, 1461 () always refers to God combining His redeemed ethnic groups (OT,
NT believers) (Heb , Gk ). 1461 () occurs six times, all in Ro 11:17-24. ...
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Three Great Groups.
... The Need Three Great Groups. The human heart is tender. It answers quickly
to the cry of need. It is oftentimes hard to find. In ...
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The Groups Round the Cross
... CHAPTER XIII. THE GROUPS ROUND THE CROSS. In the last chapter we saw the
Son of Man nailed to the cursed tree. There He hung for ...
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The Scope of the Apocalypse Shewn by Its Place in the Canon
... But while the order of the separate books may vary, they are always arranged
in four groups which never vary: " (1) The Four Gospels. ...
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Psalms
... In its present form it obviously rests upon groups, which in turn rest upon individual
psalms, that are no doubt often far older than the groups in which they ...
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The Living Word
... Influenced by the Haugean movement in Norway and Grundtvig's own earlier work,
scattering groups of Evangelicals and Pietists began to evince new life and ...
/.../aaberg/hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter thirteen the living word.htm

The Divisions of the Scriptures.
... The books of the Old and New Testaments may each be divided into three or five groups
as follows: First Into three groups. ... (1 book). Second, into five groups. ...
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Warp-Threads.
... grows it reaches one climax after another, each increasing in intensity, until the
intensest is reached.[17] And these incidents fall naturally into groups. ...
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The Church and Other Rural Agencies
... in the National Council of Rural Social Service affiliated with the American Country
Life Association will indicate the large number of groups now contributing ...
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The Church and Rural Public Thought
... The extremes to which the emotional expression of religion has gone have been such
that these groups have become popularly known as "Holy Rollers." Wherever ...
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Jesus the Bread of Life.
... This inconsiderate pursuit of Jesus, instead of offending Him, touched Him; and
as He marked them toiling up the hill in groups, or one by one, some quite ...
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Groups (13 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Groups (13 Occurrences). Mark 6:39 He commanded them that
everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. (WEB BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Group (32 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) An assemblage of objects in a certain order or relation, or having some
resemblance or common characteristic; as, groups of strata. ...
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Relationships (1 Occurrence)
... Those of consanguinity may be divided into lineal and collateral groups; the former
are those of parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and ...
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Shushan (19 Occurrences)
... 8:2). The great hall of this palace (Esther 1) "consisted of several magnificent
groups of columns, together with a frontage of 343 feet 9 inches, and a depth ...
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Quotations
... There are no longer two separate groups of books standing apart from each other
and having bonds of union only within the group, but, on the contrary, two ...
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Sit (216 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEY YLT NAS). Mark 6:39 He commanded them that everyone should sit down
in groups on the green grass. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Seated (252 Occurrences)
... Mark 6:39 And he made them all be seated in groups on the green grass. ... And he said
to his disciples, Make them be seated in groups, about fifty to a group. ...
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Grove (23 Occurrences)

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Law (670 Occurrences)
... THE WRITTEN RECORD OF THE LAW 1. The Critical Dating of the Laws 2. Groups of Laws
in P (the Priestly Code) 3. The Book of the Covenant (1) Judgments. ...
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Hallelujah (26 Occurrences)
... The Hallelujah Psalms are found in three groups: 104-106; 111-113; 146-150. In the
first group, Hallelujah is found at the close of the psalm as a lit. ...
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