The term "newly" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of newness is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical understanding of newness, particularly in relation to creation, covenant, life in Christ, and eschatology.

New Creation

The idea of newness is central to the Christian doctrine of regeneration. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 , the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This passage emphasizes the transformative power of faith in Christ, where believers are made new, leaving behind their former ways of sin and embracing a life that reflects the righteousness of God.

New Covenant

The concept of a "new covenant" is pivotal in understanding the transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament. In Jeremiah 31:31-33 , God promises a new covenant with the house of Israel and Judah, distinct from the covenant made with their ancestors. This new covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as described in Hebrews 8:6-13 , where it is stated that Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant, established on better promises. This covenant is characterized by an internal transformation, where God's laws are written on the hearts of His people.

New Life in Christ

The newness of life in Christ is a recurring theme in the New Testament. Romans 6:4 states, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life." This verse highlights the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection, symbolizing a break from the past and the beginning of a new life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

New Heavens and New Earth

Eschatologically, the Bible speaks of a future renewal of creation. In Isaiah 65:17 , God declares, "For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind." This promise is reiterated in Revelation 21:1 , where John envisions a new heaven and a new earth, signifying the ultimate restoration and renewal of all things. This future hope encourages believers to live in anticipation of God's final act of redemption.

New Song

The Psalms frequently mention singing a "new song" to the Lord, symbolizing a fresh expression of worship and praise. Psalm 96:1 exhorts, "Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth." This call to worship reflects the ongoing renewal of the believer's relationship with God, as they continually experience His grace and mercy.

In summary, while the term "newly" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept of newness permeates the biblical narrative, offering profound insights into God's redemptive work through Christ, the transformation of believers, and the ultimate renewal of creation.1. (adv.) Lately; recently.

2. (adv.) Anew; afresh; freshly.

3504. neophutos -- newly planted
... newly planted. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: neophutos Phonetic Spelling:
(neh-of'-oo-tos) Short Definition: newly-planted, recent convert ...
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738. artigennetos -- newborn
... newborn. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: artigennetos Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-teeg-en'-nay-tos) Short Definition: newly begotten, newly born Definition ...
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529. apantesis -- a meeting
... the act of meeting, to meet Definition: the act of meeting, to meet (a phrase seemingly
almost technical for the reception of a newly arrived official). ...
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4373. prosphatos -- recently
... recently. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: prosphatos Phonetic Spelling:
(pros-fat'-oce) Short Definition: recently Definition: recently, lately, newly. ...
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4372. prosphatos -- freshly slain, generally new
... Adjective Transliteration: prosphatos Phonetic Spelling: (pros'-fat-os) Short
Definition: recent, new Definition: (originally: newly slaughtered, freshly killed ...
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3565. numphe -- a bride, a young woman
... law. 3565 (the root of 3567 , "bridal chamber, with the marriage-bed for sexual
relations") -- (a newly married spouse). 3565 () "signifies ...
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6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... confirm, continue, decree, X be dim, endure, X enemy, enjoin, get up, make good,
help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform ...
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Josiah and the Newly Found Law
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES JOSIAH AND THE NEWLY FOUND LAW. 'And when
they brought out the money that was brought into the house ...
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Of the Manifestation of the Newly Born Christ (Eight Articles)
... OF THE MANIFESTATION OF THE NEWLY BORN CHRIST (EIGHT ARTICLES). We must now consider
the manifestation of the newly born Christ: concerning ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of the manifestation of the.htm

The Newly Erected Statue at Antioch.
... Book IX. Chapter III."The Newly Erected Statue at Antioch. After this man
had carried on all kinds of war against us and had caused ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter iii the newly erected statue.htm

But You, Beloved, who Possess this Faith, or who have Begun Now ...
... 11. But you, beloved, who possess this faith, or who have begun now newly
to have it, let it be nourished and increase in you. For ...
/.../augustine/concerning faith of things not seen /11 but you beloved who.htm

Whether this is True: "God was Made Man"?
... Reply to Objection 1: To be made man is to be made simply, in all those in
whom human nature begins to be in a newly created suppositum. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether this is true god 2.htm

Of Two Degrees of Perfection with which this Commandment May be ...
... who in time to come were to adore, love and serve the great Pacific King Jesus Christ,
our Saviour; amongst whom there are some, who being newly freed from ...
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Preface to the "Divine Names. "
... The Greek language is moulded in a marvellous manner to express the newly revealed
Christian Faith in its most exalted form, in a style which Daill?? confesses ...
/.../dionysius/dionysis on divine names/preface to the divine names.htm

The Bishops are not to Go Beyond their Dioceses to Churches Lying ...
... Few ceremonies are of greater antiquity in the Christian Church than the solemn
placing of the newly chosen bishop in the episcopal chair of his diocese. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon ii the bishops are.htm

Food for the Lambs.
... As new-born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that they may grow thereby."
1:Pet.2:2. Milk is the aliment which the nature of the newly born infant ...
/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/food for the lambs.htm

Eucharistic Rites. Liturgy.
... like the day, concerning which it is said, darkness shall not be hidden from thee,
and the night shall be light as the day." As the newly-baptized entered the ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/chapter v eucharistic rites liturgy.htm

Newly (15 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Anew; afresh; freshly. Multi-Version Concordance Newly (15 Occurrences).
Matthew 2:2 inquiring, "Where is the newly born king of the Jews? ...
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Newly-married (8 Occurrences)
Newly-married. Newly-born, Newly-married. New-moon . Multi-Version
Concordance Newly-married (8 Occurrences). Matthew ...
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Newly-born (1 Occurrence)
Newly-born. Newly, Newly-born. Newly-married . Multi-Version Concordance
Newly-born (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 2:2 Thirst, like newly...
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Novice (1 Occurrence)
... a beginner; a tyro. 2. (n.) One newly received into the church, or one newly
converted to the Christian faith. 3. (n.) One who enters ...
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New (1850 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Newly beginning or recurring; starting anew; now commencing; different
from has been; as, a new year; a new course or direction. ...
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Newness (2 Occurrences)
... margin "create a creation"); bakhar, "to be first-fruits" (Ezekiel 47:12; so the
Revised Version margin); qum, "setting," is translated "newly" (Judges 7:19 ...
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Figtree
... Years of patient labor-such as that briefly hinted at in Luke 13:7 -must pass
before a newly planted group of fig-trees can bear profitably. ...
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Fig-tree (33 Occurrences)
... Years of patient labor-such as that briefly hinted at in Luke 13:7 -must pass
before a newly planted group of fig-trees can bear profitably. ...
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Fig (45 Occurrences)
... Years of patient labor-such as that briefly hinted at in Luke 13:7 -must pass
before a newly planted group of fig-trees can bear profitably. ...
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Firstfruits (37 Occurrences)
... (5.) The law enjoined that no fruit was to be gathered from newly-planted
fruit-trees for the first three years, and that the first-fruits of the fourth year ...
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