In the context of biblical literature and theology, the term "levels" is not explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of levels can be understood in various ways, such as spiritual maturity, hierarchical structures, and degrees of faith or revelation. These interpretations can be drawn from different passages and themes throughout the Bible.

Spiritual Maturity

The idea of spiritual levels is often associated with the growth and maturity of a believer in their faith journey. The Apostle Paul addresses this concept in his letters, urging believers to progress from spiritual infancy to maturity. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 , Paul writes, "Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready." Here, Paul uses the metaphor of milk and solid food to describe different levels of spiritual understanding and maturity.

Similarly, the author of Hebrews encourages believers to move beyond elementary teachings and advance to maturity: "Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God" (Hebrews 6:1). This passage suggests a progression or levels of understanding and living out one's faith.

Hierarchical Structures

The Bible also presents levels in terms of hierarchical structures within the community of believers and the heavenly realm. In the early church, different roles and offices were established to maintain order and facilitate ministry. Ephesians 4:11-12 states, "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." These roles indicate a level of authority and responsibility within the church.

In the heavenly realm, levels of authority and hierarchy are also evident. Angels are described in various ranks and orders, such as archangels and cherubim. Jude 1:9 mentions Michael the archangel, indicating a level of authority among angelic beings.

Degrees of Faith and Revelation

The Bible also speaks to levels of faith and revelation among believers. Jesus often commended or rebuked individuals based on their level of faith. In Matthew 8:10 , Jesus marvels at the centurion's faith, saying, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith." This acknowledgment of "great faith" suggests varying degrees of faith among individuals.

Revelation and understanding of God's mysteries are also given in levels. Jesus taught in parables, revealing deeper truths to those who were spiritually perceptive. In Matthew 13:11 , Jesus explains to His disciples, "The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them." This indicates that revelation is granted in levels, according to one's openness and readiness to receive it.

Conclusion

While the term "levels" is not directly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture in various forms, including spiritual maturity, hierarchical structures, and degrees of faith and revelation. These themes encourage believers to grow in their faith, understand their roles within the body of Christ, and seek deeper knowledge of God's truths.357. analogizomai -- to consider
... thought-process (analysis); to "add things ," from "premise to conclusion" --
especially by repeated (nuanced) reflection that advance the "levels of truth.". ...
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3651. holoteles -- complete, perfect
... 3651 (an adjective, derived from 3650 , "whole" and 5056 , "end-purpose") -- properly,
(holistically), "fully-layered" (all levels present) -- describing ...
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1176. deka -- ten
... 1176 -- . The number "" commonly occurs in Scripture with (as well as literal)
meaning -- ie with (conveying both levels of meaning at ). ...
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That More Might be Given and Gotten.
... Now they are gone also. The mountain peaks have been lost in the foothills, and
these have yielded to dunes, and levels; mostly levels; dead levels. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/that more might be given.htm

If, Then, You Really Intend to do an Act of Repentance for those ...
... c12. I think very little, indeed, of one reproach which he levels against me, and
think it hardly worthy of a reply; that, namely, in which, in recounting the ...
/.../11 if then you really.htm

Private Prayer, and Public Worship.
... of thus bringing your life into the secret and separate presence of God, in private
prayer and thought, you incur the risk of sinking to any levels that happen ...
/.../percival/sermons at rugby/vii private prayer and public.htm

The Spirit and Power of Elias.
... Great men are God's greatest gifts to our race; and it is only by their interposition
that mankind is able to step up to higher and better levels of life. ...
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Be Diligent
... us, the prospect will take 'a sober colouring from an eye that hath kept watch over
man's mortality,' and there will be little on the lower levels to attract. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/be diligent.htm

Putting on the Armour
... Even upon the lower levels of life that is so. No man learns a science
or a trade without having to fight for it. But high above ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/putting on the armour.htm

The Note of Idealism.
... Living on low levels means inevitably preaching on low levels, though, as a man's
preaching is derived from higher sources than are found in his own soul, his ...
/.../jackson/the message and the man/chapter iii the note of.htm

Jotham
... want nothing else to lift us to a 'solemn scorn of ills,' and to deliver us from
the false sweetnesses and fading delights that grow on the low levels of a ...
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Unfailing Stabs and Fainting Men
... that the vigorous limbs will always be vigorous, and the clear eyesight will always
be keen, and to those of us who, in the long weary levels of middle life ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/unfailing stabs and fainting men.htm

We Sure of To-Morrow? a New Year's Sermon
... So long as our hope and anticipations creep along the low levels of earth, and are
concerned with external and creatural good, their language can never rise ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/we sure of to-morrow a.htm

Levels (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Levels (4 Occurrences). ... You shall set the door of the ship
in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third levels. (WEB). ...
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Inches (1 Occurrence)
... strike the hills they are thrown higher up into the cooler strata, and the moisture
condenses to form clouds and rain which increases on the higher levels. ...
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Rainfall
... strike the hills they are thrown higher up into the cooler strata, and the moisture
condenses to form clouds and rain which increases on the higher levels. ...
/r/rainfall.htm - 12k

Lebanon (66 Occurrences)
... of Lebanon would flourish if protected from the depredations of man and his domestic
animals, he crosses by turns at higher and higher levels the headwaters of ...
/l/lebanon.htm - 45k

Jordan (188 Occurrences)
... At the southern end of Lake Huleh, the valley narrows up to a width of a few hundred
yards, and the river begins its descent into levels below the Mediterranean ...
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Upper (99 Occurrences)
... upward. You shall set the door of the ship in its side. You shall make it
with lower, second, and third levels. (See NIV). Genesis ...
/u/upper.htm - 39k

Upward (74 Occurrences)
... upward. You shall set the door of the ship in its side. You shall make it
with lower, second, and third levels. (WEB JPS ASV). Genesis ...
/u/upward.htm - 32k

Levellest (1 Occurrence)

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Roof (55 Occurrences)
... upward. You shall set the door of the ship in its side. You shall make it
with lower, second, and third levels. (WEB BBE RSV NIV). ...
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Ramp (9 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) An inclined plane serving as a communication between different interior
levels. Multi-Version Concordance Ramp (9 Occurrences). ...
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