The term "onset" is not directly mentioned in the Bible; however, the concept of beginnings, initiations, or the commencement of events is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of beginnings, whether it be the creation of the world, the start of a covenant, or the initiation of a significant event in the history of God's people.

Creation and the Onset of the World

The most profound onset in the Bible is the creation of the world. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This verse marks the onset of time and the universe, highlighting God's sovereign power and authority as the Creator. The creation narrative sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for humanity and the cosmos.

The Onset of Sin

Another critical onset in the biblical narrative is the introduction of sin into the world. In Genesis 3, the disobedience of Adam and Eve marks the onset of sin and its consequences for humanity. This event initiates the need for redemption and sets the trajectory for God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.

The Onset of Covenants

Throughout the Bible, God initiates covenants with His people, marking new beginnings in His relationship with them. The covenant with Noah (Genesis 9:8-17), the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12:1-3), the Mosaic covenant (Exodus 19-24), and the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16) are all significant onsets that shape the history and identity of Israel. Each covenant represents a new phase in God's unfolding plan of salvation.

The Onset of the New Covenant

The New Testament introduces the onset of the New Covenant through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Luke 22:20 , during the Last Supper, Jesus says, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you." This marks the beginning of a new era in which salvation is available to all through faith in Christ, fulfilling the promises of the Old Testament covenants.

The Onset of the Church

The book of Acts records the onset of the Christian Church, beginning with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4 describes this event: "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of a fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." This marks the beginning of the Church's mission to spread the Gospel to all nations.

The Onset of the End Times

The Bible also speaks of the onset of the end times, a period characterized by significant events leading to the return of Christ. Jesus, in Matthew 24:6-8 , warns of the signs of the end times: "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains." This onset signals the culmination of God's redemptive plan and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.

In summary, while the term "onset" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is integral to understanding the unfolding of God's purposes throughout Scripture. From creation to the end times, the Bible records numerous beginnings that shape the narrative of God's interaction with humanity.1. (n.) An onslaught; an assault; a beginning; as, the onset of a cold; an attack; a storming; especially, the assault of an army.

2. (n.) A setting about; a beginning.

3. (n.) Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage.

4. (v. t.) To assault; to set upon.

5. (v. t.) To set about; to begin.

3730. horme -- a rapid motion forwards, onrush, assault
... assault. Of uncertain affinity; a violent impulse, ie Onset -- assault. (orme) --
2 Occurrences. 3729, 3730. horme. 3731 . Strong's Numbers.
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3730.htm - 6k3593. kidor -- onset
... 3592, 3593. kidor. 3594 . onset. Transliteration: kidor Phonetic Spelling:
(kee-dore') Short Definition: attack. Word Origin from ...
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How Taricheae was Taken. A Description of the River Jordan, and of ...
... and his party were neither affrighted at their number, nor at the good order they
were in, but made a sally upon them; and at the very first onset the builders ...
/.../chapter 10 how taricheae was.htm

The Death of Saint David.
... I will give the signal for the onset, which will lay thousands of our foemen low;
and see, for my ensign, I do wear upon my burgonet this leek, which will, if ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter sixteen the death of.htm

On the Councils, Or, the Faith of the Easterns.
... waves of awakening blasphemy struggled against God, you who still remain with me
faithful in Christ did not give way when threatened with the onset of heresy ...
/.../the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/on the councils or the.htm

How Antony at the Persuasion of Cleopatra Sent Herod to Fight ...
... with those orders, but were so emboldened by their foregoing victory, that they
presently attacked the Arabians, and beat them at the first onset, and then ...
/.../chapter 19 how antony at.htm

How Izates was Betrayed by his Own Subjects, and Fought against by ...
... and promised him great sums of money, if he would make an expedition against their
king; and they further promised him, that, on the first onset, they would ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 4 how izates was.htm

Acts XIV
... (4) Yet the multitude of the city was divided: some were with the Jews, and others
with the apostles. (5) But when an onset was made by both Gentiles and Jews ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xiv.htm

How the Meek and the Passionate are to be Admonished.
... For to strike with the point is to oppose with an onset of open rebuke: but to smite
the pursuer with the hinder end of the spear is calmly to touch the ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xvi how the meek.htm

His Charge of Cowardice is Baseless: for Basil Displayed the ...
... like then, that spiritless coward,' as Eunomius calls him, shrinking from danger,
and trusting to a retired cabin to save him?' Did he quail at this evil onset ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 12 his charge of.htm

Bossuet -- the Funeral Sermon on the Death of the Grande Conde
... Don Francisco de Mellos awaits the onset with a firm foot; and, without being able
to retreat, the two generals and the two armies seemed to have wished to ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/bossuet the funeral sermon.htm

The Invasion of Greece and the Battle of Marathon.
... of the Persians."State of Athens."The Greek army."Miltiades and his colleagues."
Position of the armies."Miltiades's plan of attack."Onset of the ...
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Onset (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) An onslaught; an assault; a beginning; as, the onset of a cold; an attack;
a storming; especially, the assault of an army. ...Onset (1 Occurrence). ...
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Assault (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.;
an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make ...
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Onslaught (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An attack; an onset; a furious or murderous assault.
2. (n.) A bloody fray or battle. Multi-Version Concordance ...
/o/onslaught.htm - 7k

Insult (25 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of leaping on; onset; attack. ... 3.
(vt) To leap or trample upon; to make a sudden onset upon. ...
/i/insult.htm - 13k

Charge (379 Occurrences)
... 12. (vt) To bear down upon; to rush upon; to attack. 13. (vi) To make an
onset or rush; as, to charge with fixed bayonets. 14. (vi ...
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Attack (221 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) To make an onset or attack. 6. (n.) The act of attacking, or falling on
with force or violence; an onset; an assault; -- opposed to defense. ...
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Onrush (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A rushing onward; an onset; a verbal or physical
assault. Multi-Version Concordance Onrush (2 Occurrences). ...
/o/onrush.htm - 7k

Onrushing (1 Occurrence)

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Weak (102 Occurrences)
... plant. 6. (vi) Not able to resist external force or onset; easily subdued
or overcome; as, a weak barrier; as, a weak fortress. 7 ...
/w/weak.htm - 38k

Fever (13 Occurrences)
... Such attacks may take place daily, a few hours of interval with normal temperature
separating the end of one fit from the onset of the next. ...
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