The term "massed" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of assembling or gathering in large numbers is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This idea is often associated with military formations, congregational gatherings, or the unification of people for a common purpose.

Military Formations:

In the context of warfare, the Bible frequently describes armies being massed together for battle. One notable example is found in the account of the Israelites' battles during their conquest of Canaan. In Joshua 11:4, the text describes how various kings "came out with all their armies, a multitude as numerous as the sand on the seashore, along with a great many horses and chariots." This imagery of massed forces underscores the formidable opposition faced by the Israelites and highlights God's deliverance and power in granting them victory.

Similarly, in 1 Samuel 17:1, the Philistines are described as gathering their forces for war against Israel, leading to the famous encounter between David and Goliath. The massing of troops in these narratives serves to set the stage for divine intervention and the demonstration of God's sovereignty over the nations.

Congregational Gatherings:

The concept of massed gatherings is also evident in the religious and communal life of Israel. The Israelites were commanded to assemble for various feasts and holy convocations. In Leviticus 23, God outlines the appointed festivals, during which the people were to gather in large numbers to worship and celebrate. These gatherings were not only acts of obedience but also opportunities for communal worship and reaffirmation of their covenant relationship with God.

In the New Testament, the early church is depicted as gathering in large numbers for teaching, fellowship, and prayer. Acts 2:46-47 describes the believers as meeting together daily in the temple courts and breaking bread in their homes, resulting in the Lord adding to their number daily those who were being saved. This massing of believers reflects the growth and unity of the early Christian community.

Unification for a Common Purpose:

The Bible also records instances where people massed together for a common purpose, whether righteous or rebellious. In Genesis 11:1-9, humanity united to build the Tower of Babel, an act of defiance against God's command to fill the earth. This massing of people for a prideful endeavor resulted in God confusing their language and scattering them across the earth.

Conversely, in Nehemiah 8:1-3, the Israelites gathered as one man in the square before the Water Gate to hear the reading of the Law. This massed assembly marked a significant moment of spiritual renewal and recommitment to God's Word.

Conclusion:

While the term "massed" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the biblical narrative, illustrating themes of divine intervention, communal worship, and the consequences of human unity, whether for good or ill. These gatherings, whether for battle, worship, or other purposes, serve as reminders of God's presence and authority in the lives of His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Mass.4390. male -- to be full, to fill
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The Springing of the Great Light
... of the verb 'saw.' There is something very impressive in that long-drawn-out
accumulation of geographical names, and in their being all massed in the one sad ...
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Virtues of the Mantle. It Pleads in Its Own Defence.
... and then to reduce them to a more finished elegance, and to assign to the guardianship
of the stretchers [62] the whole figment of the massed boss; subsequently ...
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Of the Reasons Assigned by the Apostle for Bidding Women to be ...
... of course it is most of all to a virgin that this is a distinction; for their very
adornment properly consists in this, that, by being massed together upon the ...
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It was a Clear Morning and the Tenth Day Before the Kalends of ...
... In a little time the cohort was on its way to Jerusalem. Arriving, it massed in
front of the royal palace. Vergilius repaired to the king's chamber. ...
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The Festival of Games, in Honor of Augustus, were About to Begin ...
... Circles were closely massed around the base of the fountain. They stood
in silence, all looking down. The old king surveyed them. ...
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Introduction
... the fully formed nation to the land of promise; this is the period of constitutional
development, and in this part of the history we find massed together the ...
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The Lake and the River
... the people in India, I should not mean by that that I had any feeling about any
individual soul of all those dusky millions, but only that I massed them all ...
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The Emperor and Empress
... [8] Between and behind them were massed a number of courtiers in all the ranks of
Byzantine officialism"perfectissimi, egregii, illustres, and spectabiles. ...
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The River of Life
... Another thought connected with this source of the river of life is that all the
blessings which, massed together, are included in that one word 'salvation ...
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Sight and Blindness
... dashes across the border on undefended places; and time after time he found himself
out in his calculations, and troops enough to beat him off massed where he ...
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Massed (6 Occurrences)
...Massed (6 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Psalms 78:13 The sea was cut in two so that they
might go through; the waters were massed together on this side and on that. ...
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Massah (5 Occurrences)

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Waves (43 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:8 By your breath the waves were massed together, the flowing waters were
lifted up like a pillar; the deep waters became solid in the heart of the sea ...
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Flowing (123 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:8 By your breath the waves were massed together, the flowing waters were
lifted up like a pillar; the deep waters became solid in the heart of the sea ...
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Dense (11 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Having the constituent parts massed or crowded together; close; compact;
thick; containing much matter in a small space; heavy; opaque; as, a dense ...
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Masseiah (4 Occurrences)

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Ablaze (19 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 30:33 For a place of fire has long been ready; yes, it has been made ready
for the king; he has made it deep and wide: it is massed with fire and much ...
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Afire (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 30:33 For a place of fire has long been ready; yes, it has been made ready
for the king; he has made it deep and wide: it is massed with fire and much ...
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Store (134 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) That which is accumulated, or massed together; a source from which supplies
may be drawn; hence, an abundance; a great quantity, or a great number. ...
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Solid (13 Occurrences)
... Exodus 15:8 By your breath the waves were massed together, the flowing waters were
lifted up like a pillar; the deep waters became solid in the heart of the sea ...
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