Topical Encyclopedia The term "of" is a preposition used extensively throughout the Bible to indicate possession, origin, association, or relation. While seemingly simple, its usage in Scripture often carries significant theological and doctrinal implications. Below are some key contexts in which "of" is used in the Bible, along with relevant passages from the Berean Standard Bible .1. Possession and Ownership: The preposition "of" frequently denotes possession, indicating that something belongs to someone or something. For example, in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," the phrase "of the earth" implies the earth's possession of the heavens and the earth as God's creation. 2. Origin and Source: "Of" is used to describe the origin or source of something. In John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth," the phrase "of the one and only Son from the Father" indicates the divine origin of Jesus Christ. 3. Association and Relationship: The preposition often highlights relationships or associations between individuals or groups. In Romans 8:9, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you," the phrase "of God" signifies the relationship between the Spirit and God, emphasizing the divine nature of the Holy Spirit. 4. Partitive Use: "Of" can indicate a part of a whole. In 1 Corinthians 12:27, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it," the phrase "of Christ" suggests that believers are part of the larger body that belongs to Christ. 5. Identity and Description: The preposition is also used to describe or identify something by its characteristics or attributes. In Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control," the phrase "of the Spirit" identifies these virtues as characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit. 6. Covenantal Language: In the context of covenants, "of" is used to denote the parties involved. In Genesis 17:7, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you," the phrase "of your descendants" indicates the covenantal relationship between God and Abraham's lineage. 7. Theological Implications: The use of "of" in theological contexts often carries deep implications. For instance, in the phrase "fear of the Lord" (Proverbs 9:10), "of the Lord" signifies a reverential awe and respect that is due to God, highlighting the relationship between the believer and the divine. The preposition "of" serves as a crucial linguistic tool in the Bible, connecting concepts, individuals, and divine truths in a manner that underscores the intricate relationships and profound theological meanings within the biblical narrative. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (prep.) In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications; as:2. (prep.) Denoting that from which anything proceeds; indicating origin, source, descent, and the like; as, he is of a race of kings; he is of noble blood. 3. (prep.) Denoting possession or ownership, or the relation of subject to attribute; as, the apartment of the consul: the power of the king; a man of courage; the gate of heaven. 4. (prep.) Denoting the material of which anything is composed, or that which it contains; as, a throne of gold; a sword of steel; a wreath of mist; a cup of water. 5. (prep.) Denoting part of an aggregate or whole; belonging to a number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst; as, of this little he had some to spare; some of the mines were unproductive; most of the company. 6. (prep.) Denoting that by which a person or thing is actuated or impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as, they went of their own will; no body can move of itself; he did it of necessity. 7. (prep.) Denoting reference to a thing; about; concerning; relating to; as, to boast of one's achievements. 8. (prep.) Denoting nearness or distance, either in space or time; from; as, within a league of the town; within an hour of the appointed time. 9. (prep.) Denoting identity or equivalence; -- used with a name or appellation, and equivalent to the relation of apposition; as, the continent of America; the city of Rome; the Island of Cuba. 10. (prep.) Denoting the agent, or person by whom, or thing by which, anything is, or is done; by. 11. (prep.) Denoting relation to place or time; belonging to, or connected with; as, men of Athens; the people of the Middle Ages; in the days of Herod. 12. (prep.) Denoting passage from one state to another; from. 13. (prep.) During; in the course of. Greek 1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a ... ... 1066, 1067. geenna. 1068 . Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a symbolic name for the final place of punishment of the ungodly. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1067.htm - 7k 993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of ... 1223. dia -- through, on account of, because of 5228. huper -- over, beyond, fig. on behalf of, for the sake of ... 4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (of the alphabet) ... 4641. sklerokardia -- hardness of heart 5012. tapeinophrosune -- lowliness of mind, humility 5484. charin -- in favor of, for the pleasure of 4244. presbuterion -- a body of elders 1799. enopios -- in sight of, before Strong's Hebrew 6380. Pokereth Hatstsebayim -- "bindress of the gazelles," head of ...Pokereth Hatstsebayim. 6379, 6380. Pokereth Hatstsebayim. 6381 . "bindress of the gazelles," head of a postexilic family. Transliteration: Pokereth ... /hebrew/6380.htm - 6k 885. Beeroth Bene-yaaqan -- "wells of (the) sons of Jaakan," a ... 758. Aram -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem ... 5516. Sisera -- a general of the king of Hazor, also the father of ... 2441. chek -- palate, roof of the mouth, gums 1913. Hadoram -- a son of Joktan and his desc., also son of the ... 1010. Beth Baal Meon -- "house of Baal of (the) habitation," a ... 6936. qodqod -- head, crown of the head 5664. Abed Nego -- "servant of Nebo," Bab. name of one of Daniel's ... 1315. Basemath -- "perfume," a wife of Esau (or perhaps two wives ... Library Letters of Catherine Benincasa Expositions of Holy Scripture Expositions of Holy Scripture Expositions of Holy Scripture The Instructions of Commodianus in favour of Christian Discipline The Practice of Piety Expositions of Holy Scripture On the Catechising of the Uninstructed The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ The Creeds of the Evangelical Protestant Churches Thesaurus Of (369523 Occurrences)... 1. (prep.) In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications; as: ... /o/of.htm - 8k Unheard-of (1 Occurrence) Mother-of-pearl (1 Occurrence) Cause-of-fear-on-every-side (1 Occurrence) Ko'hathites (19 Occurrences) Kohathite (18 Occurrences) Zin (9 Occurrences) Kare'ah (14 Occurrences) Zelophehad (9 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Resources Of: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Of (369523 Occurrences)Of appears 369523 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms Mother-of-pearl (1 Occurrence) Cause-of-fear-on-every-side (1 Occurrence) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) |
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