Topical Encyclopedia The term "gulph" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of a "gulf" or a significant divide is present in biblical literature, often symbolizing a separation between two entities, whether physical, spiritual, or moral.Biblical Context 1. The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31): One of the most illustrative uses of a "gulf" in the Bible is found in the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this parable, Jesus describes a great chasm fixed between the place of comfort where Lazarus is and the place of torment where the rich man finds himself after death. The Berean Standard Bible states, "And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross from there to us" (Luke 16:26). This chasm, or gulf, signifies the irreversible separation between the righteous and the unrighteous after death, emphasizing the finality of one's eternal destiny based on earthly life choices. 2. Spiritual Separation: The concept of a gulf can also be understood in terms of spiritual separation from God due to sin. Isaiah 59:2 states, "But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear." This passage highlights the moral and spiritual gulf that sin creates between humanity and God, a divide that can only be bridged through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. 3. Reconciliation through Christ: The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the bridge over the gulf of sin. Ephesians 2:13 declares, "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ." Through His sacrificial death and resurrection, Christ provides the means for humanity to cross the gulf of separation and be reconciled to God. Theological Implications The imagery of a gulf in biblical teaching underscores the seriousness of sin and the profound need for redemption. It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of a life lived apart from God and the hope offered through Jesus Christ. The concept also reinforces the Christian doctrine of eternal judgment and the importance of making choices in this life that align with God's will. Moral and Ethical Considerations From a moral and ethical standpoint, the idea of a gulf challenges believers to examine their lives and relationships. It calls for a commitment to bridge divides, whether they be personal, communal, or spiritual, through love, forgiveness, and the pursuit of righteousness. The biblical narrative encourages Christians to be agents of reconciliation, reflecting the work of Christ in overcoming the greatest gulf of all—the separation between God and humanity. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) See Gulf.Library The Daily Walk with Others (ii. ). Paul and Silas in Thessalonica and Berea. A Dialogue with God How those are to be Admonished who Commit Very Small but Frequent ... Despondency Self-Corrected. --Ps. Lxxvii. For Mariners. Praise to the Redeemer. The Way to God Epistle ix. To Januarius, Bishop. Things that Accompany Salvation Thesaurus Gulph (1 Occurrence)... (n.) See Gulf. Multi-Version Concordance Gulph (1 Occurrence). Job 39:30 And his brood gulph up blood, And where the pierced 'are' -- there 'is' he! (YLT). ... /g/gulph.htm - 6k Gulps (1 Occurrence) Gulp (1 Occurrence) Brood (19 Occurrences) Pierced (63 Occurrences) Resources Gulph: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Gulph (1 Occurrence)Job 39:30 Subtopics Related Terms |
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