Topical Encyclopedia The term "meet" in the Bible often conveys the idea of suitability, fitness, or appropriateness. It is used in various contexts to describe relationships, actions, and offerings that align with God's standards and purposes.1. Creation and Relationships: One of the most notable uses of "meet" is found in the creation narrative in Genesis. In Genesis 2:18 , God observes, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." The word "suitable" is often translated as "meet" in other versions, indicating that Eve was created as a fitting companion for Adam, complementing him in a way that no other creature could. This establishes the foundational biblical principle of marriage as a divinely ordained union between a man and a woman, designed to fulfill God's purpose for companionship and procreation. 2. Offerings and Sacrifices: The concept of being "meet" also applies to offerings and sacrifices. In the Old Testament, offerings had to be without blemish and presented in a manner that was acceptable to God. This idea is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are urged to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1). The notion of being "meet" in this context underscores the importance of purity and wholehearted devotion in worship. 3. Repentance and Righteousness: In the New Testament, John the Baptist calls for repentance that is "meet" for the kingdom of heaven. In Matthew 3:8 , he exhorts, "Produce fruit worthy of repentance." Here, "worthy" is akin to "meet," emphasizing that genuine repentance must be accompanied by actions that reflect a transformed heart. This aligns with the biblical theme that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). 4. Service and Ministry: The Apostle Paul frequently uses the concept of being "meet" in relation to service and ministry. In 2 Timothy 2:21 , he writes, "If a man cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work." The term "useful" here conveys the idea of being "meet" for God's service, highlighting the necessity of personal holiness and readiness for those who serve in His kingdom. 5. Judgment and Reward: The Bible also speaks of actions being "meet" for judgment or reward. In Colossians 1:12 , Paul gives thanks to the Father, "who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light." The qualification or being "meet" for this inheritance is through the redemptive work of Christ, underscoring the grace by which believers are made fit for eternal life. In summary, the biblical use of "meet" encompasses the ideas of suitability, fitness, and appropriateness in various aspects of life, from relationships and worship to service and eternal destiny. It reflects the divine standard to which believers are called, emphasizing alignment with God's will and purpose. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To join, or come in contact with; esp., to come in contact with by approach from an opposite direction; to come upon or against, front to front, as distinguished from contact by following and overtaking.2. (v. t.) To come in collision with; to confront in conflict; to encounter hostilely; as, they met the enemy and defeated them; the ship met opposing winds and currents. 3. (v. t.) To come into the presence of without contact; to come close to; to intercept; to come within the perception, influence, or recognition of; as, to meet a train at a junction; to meet carriages or persons in the street; to meet friends at a party; sweet sounds met the ear. 4. (v. t.) To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer; as, the eye met a horrid sight; he met his fate. 5. (v. t.) To come up to; to be even with; to equal; to match; to satisfy; to answer; as, to meet one's expectations; the supply meets the demand. 6. (v. t.) To come together by mutual approach; esp., to come in contact, or into proximity, by approach from opposite directions; to join; to come face to face; to come in close relationship; as, we met in the street; two lines meet so as to form an angle. 7. (v. t.) To come together with hostile purpose; to have an encounter or conflict. 8. (v. t.) To assemble together; to congregate; as, Congress meets on the first Monday of December. 9. (v. t.) To come together by mutual concessions; hence, to agree; to harmonize; to unite. 10. (n.) An assembling together; esp., the assembling of huntsmen for the hunt; also, the persons who so assemble, and the place of meeting. 11. (a.) Suitable; fit; proper; appropriate; qualified; convenient. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia MEETmet, adjective (yashar; axios): Various words are employed to express meetness, the sense of what is proper, worthy, or fit. We have yashar, "straight," "upright," "right" (2 Kings 10:3, "meetest"; Jeremiah 26:14, the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); yashar (Jeremiah 27:5, the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); yosher (Proverbs 11:24, the Revised Version margin "what is justly due"); 'arikh, Aramaic "meet" (Ezra 4:14); bene, "sons of" (Deuteronomy 3:18, the King James Version "meet for the war," margin "Hebrew sons of power," the Revised Version (British and American) "men of valor"); kun, "to be right" etc. (Exodus 8:26); `asah "to be made," "used" (Ezekiel 15:5 twice, the Revised Version margin "made into"), tsaleach, "to be good or fit for" (Ezekiel 15:4, the Revised Version (British and American) "profitable"); ra'ah, "seen," "looked out," "chosen" (Esther 2:9); axios, "worthy" (Matthew 3:8 Acts 26:20, the Revised Version (British and American) "worthy"; 1 Corinthians 16:4 2 Thessalonians 1:3); dikaios, "just," "right" (Philippians 1:7 the Revised Version (British and American) "right"; 2 Peter 1:13 the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); euthetos, "we set" (Hebrews 6:7); euchrestos, "very useful," "profitable" (2 Timothy 2:21, "meet for the master's use"); hikanos, "sufficient" (1 Corinthians 15:9); hikanoo, "to make sufficient" (Colossians 1:12); kalos, "beautiful," "honest" (Matthew 15:26 Mark 7:27); dei "it behooveth" (Luke 15:32 Romans 1:27, the Revised Version (British and American) "due"). For "meet" (supplied) (Judges 5:30), the Revised Version (British and American) has "on"; for "Surely it is meet to be said unto God" (Job 34:31), "For hath any said unto God?" In 2 Maccabees 9:12, we have dikaios, the Revised Version (British and American) "right." Greek 5221. hupantao -- to go to meet, to meet ... to go to meet, to meet. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hupantao Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-an-tah'-o) Short Definition: I meet Definition: I meet, go to ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5221.htm - 6k 528. apantao -- to meet 4876. sunantao -- to meet with, hence to befall 4940. suntugchano -- to meet with 4820. sumballo -- to throw together, hence to discuss, consider ... 4877. sunantesis -- meet. 5222. hupantesis -- a going to meet 5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen 529. apantesis -- a meeting 1793. entugchano -- to chance upon, by impl. confer with, by ext. ... Strong's Hebrew 6923. qadam -- to come or be in front, meet... 6922, 6923. qadam. 6924 . to come or be in front, meet. Transliteration: qadam Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-dam') Short Definition: meet. ... /hebrew/6923.htm - 6k 6298. pagash -- to meet, encounter 6293. paga -- to meet, encounter, reach 7136a. qarah -- to encounter, meet, befall 579. anah -- to be opportune, to meet, encounter opportunely 7125. qirah -- against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way 7136. qarah -- to encounter, meet, befall 3259. yaad -- to appoint 7122. qara -- to encounter, befall 4672. matsa -- to attain to, find Library How to Meet God Prepare to Meet God. Cannot Meet with Sin Come with Your Praises, a Sacrifice Meet, My Opponent Will Perhaps Meet Me with Many Other Slanderous and ... It is Meet to Praise the Creator for the Good Things which are ... The Macedonians and Acacians Meet at Antioch, and Proclaim their ... Christ is Born, Go Forth to Meet Him, "The Rich and Poor Meet Together. " Ep. cxlii. Though My Desire to Meet You is Warm, and the Need of ... Thesaurus Meet (281 Occurrences)... To come into the presence of without contact; to come close to; to intercept; to come within the perception, influence, or recognition of; as, to meet a train ... /m/meet.htm - 41k Help-meet Encounter (10 Occurrences) Runneth (36 Occurrences) Kissed (26 Occurrences) Kisseth (14 Occurrences) Prevent (32 Occurrences) Consult (27 Occurrences) Station (78 Occurrences) Boweth (53 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean that a wife is supposed to be a helpmeet / help meet? | GotQuestions.orgDid Paul ever meet Jesus in person? | GotQuestions.org Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse? | GotQuestions.org Meet: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Meet (281 Occurrences)Matthew 3:8 Matthew 8:34 Matthew 15:26 Matthew 22:9 Matthew 25:1 Matthew 25:6 Matthew 28:9 Matthew 28:16 Mark 5:2 Mark 7:27 Mark 14:13 Luke 9:37 Luke 14:31 Luke 15:32 Luke 22:10 John 11:20 John 11:30 John 12:13 John 12:18 John 18:4 John 18:20 Acts 2:46 Acts 5:12 Acts 16:16 Acts 17:17 Acts 21:22 Acts 22:30 Acts 26:20 Acts 28:15 Acts 28:17 Acts 28:23 Romans 1:27 1 Corinthians 11:18 1 Corinthians 11:20 1 Corinthians 11:34 1 Corinthians 15:9 1 Corinthians 16:4 2 Corinthians 13:5 Philippians 1:7 Colossians 1:12 1 Thessalonians 4:17 1 Thessalonians 5:9 2 Thessalonians 1:3 2 Thessalonians 2:1 2 Timothy 2:21 Titus 3:14 Philemon 1:21 Hebrews 4:2 Hebrews 6:7 Hebrews 7:1 Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 11:26 James 1:2 2 Peter 1:13 Revelation 21:2 Genesis 2:18 Genesis 2:20 Genesis 14:17 Genesis 18:2 Genesis 19:1 Genesis 19:6 Genesis 23:8 Genesis 24:12 Genesis 24:17 Genesis 24:65 Genesis 29:13 Genesis 30:16 Genesis 32:6 Genesis 32:19 Genesis 33:4 Genesis 42:4 Genesis 46:29 Exodus 4:14 Exodus 4:27 Exodus 5:3 Exodus 5:14 Exodus 5:20 Exodus 7:15 Exodus 8:26 Exodus 18:7 Exodus 19:17 Exodus 23:4 Exodus 25:22 Exodus 29:42 Exodus 29:43 Exodus 30:6 Exodus 30:36 Leviticus 10:19 Numbers 14:35 Numbers 17:4 Numbers 20:18 Numbers 20:20 Numbers 21:23 Numbers 21:33 Numbers 22:34 Numbers 22:36 Numbers 23:3 Numbers 23:15 Numbers 24:1 Numbers 31:13 Subtopics Related Terms |