In the context of the Bible, the term "happening" refers to events or occurrences that unfold within the narrative of Scripture. These happenings are often seen as divinely orchestrated, reflecting God's sovereign will and purpose in the world. The Bible is replete with accounts of significant happenings that shape the course of human history and reveal God's character and plan for redemption.

Divine Providence and Sovereignty

The Bible frequently emphasizes that happenings are not random or coincidental but are under the sovereign control of God. Proverbs 16:9 states, "A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." This verse underscores the belief that while humans may make plans, it is ultimately God who directs the outcome of events. Similarly, Romans 8:28 assures believers that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."

Significant Biblical Happenings

1. Creation: The opening chapters of Genesis describe the creation of the world as a foundational happening. Genesis 1:1 declares, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This event establishes God's authority and power as the Creator of all things.

2. The Exodus: The deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage is a pivotal happening in the Old Testament. Exodus 14:21-22 recounts, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the LORD drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."

3. The Incarnation: The birth of Jesus Christ is a central happening in the New Testament. John 1:14 states, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." This event marks the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant.

4. The Crucifixion and Resurrection: The death and resurrection of Jesus are the cornerstone happenings of the Christian faith. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 affirms, "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." These events are seen as the ultimate demonstration of God's love and the means of salvation for humanity.

5. Pentecost: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost is a significant happening in the early church. Acts 2:1-4 describes, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them."

Human Response to Divine Happenings

Throughout the Bible, human responses to divine happenings vary. Some respond with faith and obedience, while others react with disbelief or rebellion. The appropriate response to God's workings is often highlighted as one of trust and submission. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see," encouraging believers to trust in God's unseen hand in the happenings of life.

Conclusion

The concept of happenings in the Bible serves to illustrate the unfolding of God's redemptive plan and His active involvement in the world. These events, whether miraculous or mundane, are seen as part of a divine narrative that calls for a response of faith and obedience from humanity.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Happen.1967. epiousios -- for the coming day, for subsistence
... 1967 (from 1909 , ", fitting" and 3776 , "being, substance") -- properly, aptly
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1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... 1), followed (1), formed (3), found (2), get (4), give (1), got (1), granted (1),
grown* (1), had (1), happen (6), happened (46), happening (5), happens (3 ...
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3433. molis -- with difficulty
... with difficulty, hardly, scarcely. 3433 (from , "toil) -- properly, something
happening with , ie (""). 3433 ("what barely happens ...
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4819. sumbaino -- to come together, ie (of events) to come to pass
... sun and the same as basis Definition to come together, ie (of events) to come to
pass NASB Word Usage came (1), happen (1), happened (3), happening (1), taken ...
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2013. epitugchano -- to light upon, ie to obtain
... 2013 (from 1909 , "suitably ," which intensifies 5177, "hit a mark, reach a point") --
properly, by "lighting upon" (falling in line with), happening upon; to ...
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That it was Before Predicted that the World Would Hold us in ...
... was before predicted that the world would hold us in abhorrence, and that it would
stir up persecutions against us, and that no new thing is happening to the ...
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Thus the Future of which we Spoke at the Beginning Has in England ...
... The philosopher (who turned him out), happening to call at these lodgings, with
the probable intention of raising the rent, stops to explain to him that he is ...
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Theophilus an Example of Conversion.
... the Spirit of God foretold the things that have already happened, just as they came
to pass, and the things now occurring as they are now happening, and things ...
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Against those who Say that Demons Govern Human Affairs, and who ...
... I indeed was hoping, that from the continuance of my discourse, you would have had
a surfeit of my words: but I see that the contrary is happening: that no ...
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Unseen Changes Going On.
... The judgment steers a straight course. The purpose holds its anchor steady. The
man rides the rough seas of temptation safely. Things are happening. ...
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(Of those who Ought not to be Admitted to Prefer an Accusation, or ...
... V. (Of those who ought not to be admitted to prefer an accusation, or to bear witness;
and that evidence is not to be given but on things happening in the ...
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Wisdom is Begotten of the Father, as Fire from Fire.
... since He ministers to the Father's will, and since He was begotten of the Father
by an act of will; [2168] just as we see [2169] happening among ourselves: for ...
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On the Saying of the Saviour, "All that came Before Me were ...
... I know that many are perpetually assailing us with the allegation, that not to
prevent a thing happening, is to be the cause of it happening. ...
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Let us See How He Continues after This: "These Events...
... comes to pass because it was predicted; but we do not grant this, maintaining that
he who foretold it was not the cause of its happening, because he foretold ...
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Whether the Saints have Knowledge of Our Prayers?
... xiii), where he quotes the aforesaid authority, and the following are his words:
"If such great men as the patriarchs knew not what was happening to the people ...
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Happening (17 Occurrences)
...Happening (17 Occurrences). ... (WEB). Mark 13:29 So also do you, when you see these
things happening, be sure that He is near, at your very door. (WEY DBY NAS NIV). ...
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Wager (2 Occurrences)
... A contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other
thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them, on the happening or not ...
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Incident (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A specific happening or event. ... 3. (a.) Liable to
happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining. ...
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Premature (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Happening too soon; mature or ripe before
the proper time; as, the premature fruits of a hotbed. ...
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Chance (78 Occurrences)
... of unknown or unconsidered forces; the issue of uncertain conditions; an event not
calculated upon; an unexpected occurrence; a happening; accident; fortuity ...
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Annual (6 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Occurring yearly; pertaining to a year; as an annual reunion; returning
every year; coming or happening once in the year; yearly. ...
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Sure (142 Occurrences)
... despised? (See NIV). Mark 13:29 So also do you, when you see these things
happening, be sure that He is near, at your very door. (WEY). ...
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Happeneth (7 Occurrences)

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Happens (32 Occurrences)

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Yearly (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Happening, accruing, or coming every year;
annual; as, a yearly income; a yearly feast. 2. (a.) Lasting ...
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