Topical Encyclopedia The term "obtained" in the biblical context often refers to the act of receiving or acquiring something, whether it be material possessions, spiritual gifts, or divine favor. The concept of obtaining is frequently associated with faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of God's promises.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the idea of obtaining is closely linked to the covenantal promises made by God to His people. For instance, the Israelites obtained the Promised Land as a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. In Genesis 12:7 , God tells Abraham, "To your offspring I will give this land." The eventual possession of Canaan by the Israelites is seen as the realization of this divine promise. The process of obtaining in the Old Testament often involves both divine intervention and human action. For example, the Israelites' conquest of Canaan required both God's miraculous support and the people's obedience and courage. In Joshua 21:43 , it is written, "So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there." New Testament Context In the New Testament, the concept of obtaining is frequently associated with spiritual blessings and salvation. The Apostle Paul speaks of obtaining righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ. In Philippians 3:9 , Paul expresses his desire to "be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness from God on the basis of faith." The New Testament also emphasizes the idea of obtaining eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ. In John 3:16 , it is stated, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Here, obtaining eternal life is presented as a gift from God, accessible through faith. Faith and Obedience Throughout the Bible, obtaining God's promises is often contingent upon faith and obedience. Hebrews 11, known as the "Faith Chapter," highlights numerous examples of individuals who obtained promises through faith. Hebrews 11:33 states, "who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and obtained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions." The relationship between faith, obedience, and obtaining God's promises is further illustrated in the life of Abraham. In Romans 4:13 , Paul writes, "For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith." Divine Favor and Grace The concept of obtaining is also linked to the grace and favor of God. Believers are encouraged to seek God's favor and to trust in His provision. In 2 Peter 1:3-4 , it is written, "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." Conclusion In summary, the biblical concept of obtaining encompasses the fulfillment of God's promises, the acquisition of spiritual blessings, and the reception of divine favor. It is intricately connected to faith, obedience, and the grace of God, demonstrating the dynamic relationship between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Obtain.Greek 3140. martureo -- to bear witness, testify ... 1), bear witness (1), continued to testify (1), gained approval (2), given (1), gives (1), good reputation (1), having a reputation (1), obtained the testimony ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3140.htm - 10k 2820. kleroo -- to assign by lot 5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen 2013. epitugchano -- to light upon, ie to obtain 2147. heurisko -- to find 4617b. sirikos -- Seric, ie silk. 2192. echo -- to have, hold 2983. lambano -- to take, receive Strong's Hebrew 6516. Parvayim -- a region from which Solomon obtained gold for ...... Parvayim. 6517 . a region from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple. Transliteration: Parvayim Phonetic Spelling: (par-vah'-yim) Short Definition: Parvaim ... /hebrew/6516.htm - 6k 7355. racham -- to love, have compassion 511. Elqanah -- "God has created," or "God has taken possession ... 8443. toaphah -- eminence 8504. tekeleth -- violet, violet thread 5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take Library How Obtained? How Brother Masseo Obtained from Christ the virtue of Humility How the Britons Obtained their First victory Over the Angles ... True Righteousness is Obtained by Christ. Whether one who Has Already Obtained Grace, Can, of Himself and ... How they who were Men Obtained the Name of Gods. Demetrius, Having Thus Obtained the Kingdom, Treated Jonathan with ... Joachas, his Son, Having Then Obtained the Kingdom, Held it for ... Whether the Angel Obtained Beatitude Immediately after one Act of ... Furthermore, if I have Obtained from You... Thesaurus Obtained (61 Occurrences)...Obtained (61 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Luke 22:31 "Simon, Simon, I tell you that Satan has obtained permission to have all of you to sift as wheat is sifted. (WEY). ... /o/obtained.htm - 25k Obtain (63 Occurrences) Result (73 Occurrences) Gained (66 Occurrences) Wine (282 Occurrences) Mercy (467 Occurrences) Tree (245 Occurrences) Virgins (33 Occurrences) Naaman (19 Occurrences) Unbelief (16 Occurrences) Resources Should the church accept money if it is obtained in an ungodly manner? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Martin Luther? | GotQuestions.org Who was Cyprian of Carthage? | GotQuestions.org Obtained: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Obtained (61 Occurrences)Luke 19:15 Luke 22:31 John 9:11 John 9:15 John 9:18 Acts 1:17 Acts 1:18 Acts 7:46 Acts 8:20 Acts 20:28 Acts 22:5 Acts 22:28 Acts 26:22 Acts 27:13 Romans 5:2 Romans 5:11 Romans 9:30 Romans 11:7 Romans 11:30 1 Corinthians 7:25 2 Corinthians 4:1 Ephesians 1:11 Philippians 3:12 1 Timothy 1:13 1 Timothy 1:16 Hebrews 1:4 Hebrews 6:15 Hebrews 8:6 Hebrews 9:12 Hebrews 11:2 Hebrews 11:4 Hebrews 11:5 Hebrews 11:33 Hebrews 11:39 1 Peter 2:10 2 Peter 1:1 1 John 5:15 Genesis 12:5 Genesis 31:1 Genesis 44:32 Exodus 38:25 Leviticus 6:4 Numbers 31:50 Joshua 19:9 1 Kings 1:1 Nehemiah 13:6 Esther 2:9 Esther 2:15 Esther 2:17 Esther 5:2 Job 28:15 Psalms 44:3 Proverbs 13:11 Proverbs 18:22 Proverbs 20:17 Proverbs 20:21 Ecclesiastes 1:16 Daniel 9:15 Daniel 11:6 Hosea 2:1 Hosea 2:23 Subtopics Related Terms |