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The term "notwithstanding" is used in the Bible to convey a sense of exception or contrast, often indicating that despite certain circumstances or conditions, a particular action or truth remains. It serves as a conjunction or preposition to highlight a contrast between what has been stated and what follows. In the context of Scripture, "notwithstanding" underscores the sovereignty of God, the persistence of His promises, and the resilience of faith amidst challenges.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, "notwithstanding" is used to emphasize God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises despite human failure or opposition. For example, in Numbers 14:44, the Israelites attempted to enter the Promised Land "notwithstanding" the warning from Moses that the Lord was not with them. This highlights the futility of human effort when it is not aligned with God's will.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, "notwithstanding" often appears in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles to illustrate the triumph of divine truth over human misunderstanding or adversity. In Matthew 11:11, Jesus speaks of John the Baptist, saying, "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; notwithstanding, he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." Here, "notwithstanding" introduces a profound spiritual truth that transcends earthly status.

Theological Implications

The use of "notwithstanding" in Scripture reflects the tension between human limitations and divine possibilities. It serves as a reminder that God's purposes prevail despite human shortcomings. This term reassures believers of the steadfastness of God's promises and the certainty of His plans, even when circumstances seem contrary.

Practical Application

For believers, "notwithstanding" encourages a perspective of faith that looks beyond immediate challenges to the ultimate reality of God's sovereignty. It calls Christians to trust in God's promises and remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that His purposes will be accomplished regardless of present difficulties.

Key Verses

· Numbers 14:44 : "But they dared to go up to the ridge of the hill country, though neither the ark of the covenant of the LORD nor Moses departed from the camp."
· Matthew 11:11 : "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; notwithstanding, he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."

In summary, "notwithstanding" is a powerful biblical term that underscores the contrast between human limitations and divine possibilities, encouraging believers to trust in God's unchanging nature and His ultimate plan for redemption.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (prep.) Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.

2. (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains.

Greek

2539. kaiper -- although
... although, though. 2539 (2532 , "and, even" which intensifies 4007 , "indeed") -- "
though," "though ," " (notwithstanding)". Word Origin ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2539.htm - 7k

4133. plen -- yet, except
... yet (3). nevertheless, however, notwithstanding, save, than. From pleion;
moreover (besides), ie Albeit, save that, rather, yet ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4133.htm - 6k

235. alla -- otherwise, on the other hand, but
... other things, ie (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even),
howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/235.htm - 7k

3676. homos -- yet, but yet
... Adverb from the base of homou; at the same time, ie (conjunctionally) notwithstanding,
yet still -- and even, nevertheless, though but. see GREEK homou. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

7535. raq -- but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least ...
... only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although -- but, even, except, howbeit
howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save ...
/hebrew/7535.htm - 6k

389. ak -- surely, howbeit
... of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only -- also, in any wise, at least,
but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save ...
/hebrew/389.htm - 6k

Library

Notwithstanding, not Even Then Will the Merciful and Benignant God ...
... Piece XXXV. Notwithstanding, not even then will the merciful and benignant
God leave the race of men? Notwithstanding, not even ...
/.../piece xxxv notwithstanding not even.htm

Argument. --In Fine, Notwithstanding the Said Heretics have ...
... Argument."In Fine, Notwithstanding the Said Heretics Have Gathered the Origin of
Their Error from Consideration of What is Written: Although We Call Christ ...
/.../chapter xxx argument in fine notwithstanding.htm

Notwithstanding the Depravity of Man's Soul by Original Sin, There ...
... Chapter XLI."Notwithstanding the Depravity of Man's Soul by Original Sin, There
is Yet Left a Basis Whereon Divine Grace Can Work for Its Recovery by ...
/.../a treatise on the soul/chapter xli notwithstanding the depravity of.htm

Notwithstanding their Conceits, the God of the Marcionites Fails ...
... Chapter XVIII."Notwithstanding Their Conceits, the God of the Marcionites Fails
in the Vouchers Both of Created Evidence and of Adequate Revelation. ...
/.../chapter xviii notwithstanding their conceits the.htm

Notwithstanding, those who have Written in this Manner Regarding ...
... Chapter IV. Notwithstanding, those who have written in this manner regarding
the "chief good" will go down? Notwithstanding, those ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter iv notwithstanding those who.htm

That we Must, Notwithstanding the Opinion of Apuleius, Reject the ...
... Book VIII. Chapter 22."That We Must, Notwithstanding the Opinion of Apuleius,
Reject the Worship of Demons. None of these four ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 22 that we must notwithstanding.htm

On the Words of the Gospel of John vii. 6, Etc. , Where Jesus Said ...
... On the words of the Gospel of John vii. 6, etc., where Jesus said that He was not
going up unto the feast, and notwithstanding went up. [CXXXIII. Ben.] ...
/.../sermon lxxxiii on the words.htm

The Fourth Rule of Prayer Is, that Notwithstanding of Our Being ...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 11 The fourth rule of prayer is, that
notwithstanding of our being thus abased and truly? The fourth ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 11 the fourth rule.htm

Foreword
... Notwithstanding the fact that the Second Coming of Christ occupies a prominent place
in the Holy Scriptures, notwithstanding the fact that this subject is a ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/foreword.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xi. 2, "Now when John Heard in ...
... "Among them that are born of women," saith the Lord, "there hath not risen a greater
than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is less in the kingdom of ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xvi on the words.htm

Thesaurus

Notwithstanding (37 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv. / conj.) Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding
it rains. Multi-Version Concordance Notwithstanding (37 Occurrences). ...
/n/notwithstanding.htm - 18k

Tower (74 Occurrences)
... This building, however, notwithstanding its importance, was to all appearance never
regarded by the Babylonians as the Tower of Babel, for the very good reason ...
/t/tower.htm - 52k

Though (623 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (conj.) Granting, admitting, or supposing that;
notwithstanding that; if. 2. (adv.) However; nevertheless ...
/t/though.htm - 36k

Essenes
... Essenes. Notwithstanding this silence of the Gospels, the prominence of this
third sect is undeniable. Even in Egypt they are known. ...
/e/essenes.htm - 38k

Ethiopia (26 Occurrences)
... Since the researches of Joseph Halevy (1868), some date within the Christian era
has seemed preferable, notwithstanding their ignorance of Talmudic rules. ...
/e/ethiopia.htm - 45k

Commanders (93 Occurrences)
... of God. Notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said,'He shall
not go up with us to the battle.' (See NAS RSV NIV). 2 ...
/c/commanders.htm - 36k

Nevertheless (153 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (conj.) Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of;
yet. Multi-Version Concordance Nevertheless (153 Occurrences). ...
/n/nevertheless.htm - 37k

Offices (14 Occurrences)
... of Divine calling appeared from time to time; the foundation work of Moses was built
on; the regular order of the worship of Yahweh, notwithstanding many lapses ...
/o/offices.htm - 43k

Silas (22 Occurrences)
... But some texts proceed in 15:34, "Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there
still," and others add "and Judas alone proceeded." Of this, the first half ...
/s/silas.htm - 21k

Shinar (8 Occurrences)
... The Semites of Babylonia were to all appearance thick-set and muscular, but the
Sumerians, notwithstanding the stumpy figures which their statues and bas ...
/s/shinar.htm - 27k

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Concordance

Notwithstanding (37 Occurrences)

Matthew 2:22
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
(KJV WBS)

Matthew 11:11
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
(KJV WBS)

Matthew 17:27
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
(KJV WBS)

Luke 10:11
Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
(KJV WBS)

Luke 10:20
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
(KJV WBS)

John 21:11
Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and notwithstanding there were so many, yet the net was not broken.
(WBS)

Acts 15:34
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
(KJV BBE)

Acts 24:4
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
(KJV WBS)

Philippians 1:18
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
(KJV WBS)

Philippians 4:14
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.
(KJV WBS)

1 Timothy 2:15
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
(KJV WBS)

2 Timothy 4:17
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
(KJV WBS)

James 2:16
And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
(KJV WBS)

Revelation 2:20
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
(KJV WBS)

Exodus 16:20
Notwithstanding they didn't listen to Moses, but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and became foul: and Moses was angry with them.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Exodus 21:21
Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Leviticus 25:32
Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.
(KJV WBS)

Leviticus 27:28
"'Notwithstanding, no devoted thing, that a man shall devote to Yahweh of all that he has, whether of man or animal, or of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy to Yahweh.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Numbers 26:11
Notwithstanding, the sons of Korah didn't die.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV)

Numbers 26:55
Notwithstanding, the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Deuteronomy 1:26
Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:
(KJV WBS)

Deuteronomy 12:15
Notwithstanding, you may kill and eat flesh within all your gates, after all the desire of your soul, according to the blessing of Yahweh your God which he has given you: the unclean and the clean may eat of it, as of the gazelle, and as of the hart.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Joshua 22:19
Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD's tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.
(KJV DBY)

Judges 4:9
And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honor; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

1 Samuel 2:25
If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh, who shall entreat for him?" Notwithstanding, they didn't listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh was minded to kill them.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS)

1 Samuel 20:8
Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
(KJV WBS)

1 Samuel 29:9
Achish answered David, "I know that you are good in my sight, as an angel of God. Notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines have said,'He shall not go up with us to the battle.'
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Samuel 24:4
Notwithstanding, the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the army. Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

1 Kings 11:12
Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

2 Kings 17:14
Notwithstanding, they would not listen, but hardened their neck, like the neck of their fathers, who didn't believe in Yahweh their God.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Kings 23:26
Notwithstanding, Yahweh didn't turn from the fierceness of his great wrath, with which his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocation with which Manasseh had provoked him.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Chronicles 6:9
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
(KJV WBS)

2 Chronicles 32:26
Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of Yahweh didn't come on them in the days of Hezekiah.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 13:3
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.
(See JPS)

Job 34:6
Notwithstanding my right I am considered a liar. My wound is incurable, though I am without disobedience.'
(WEB JPS ASV)

Jeremiah 35:14
The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.
(KJV WBS)

Micah 7:13
Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.
(KJV WBS)

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