In the biblical context, the term "others" often refers to individuals or groups distinct from the primary subject or audience being addressed. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting themes of community, service, and the call to love one's neighbor.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the notion of "others" frequently appears in the context of the Israelites' interactions with surrounding nations and peoples. The Israelites were called to be a distinct people, set apart for God, yet they were also instructed to treat others with justice and compassion. Leviticus 19:18 commands, "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD." This command extends beyond the immediate community to include foreigners and strangers, as seen in Leviticus 19:34: "You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt."

The prophets often reminded Israel of their responsibility towards others, particularly the marginalized and oppressed. Isaiah 58:6-7 emphasizes the importance of social justice: "Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the poor and homeless into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?"

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ expands the understanding of "others" through His teachings and actions. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is a profound illustration of this principle. When asked, "And who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:29), Jesus responds with a account that challenges societal boundaries and prejudices, demonstrating that love and compassion should extend to all, regardless of ethnic or social differences.

Jesus' ministry consistently modeled service to others. In Matthew 20:28, He states, "Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." This call to serve is echoed in the teachings of the apostles. Paul, in Philippians 2:3-4, exhorts believers: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Theological Implications

The biblical mandate to care for others is rooted in the imago Dei, the belief that all humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This theological foundation underscores the inherent dignity and worth of every person, calling believers to reflect God's love and justice in their interactions with others.

The concept of "others" also challenges believers to transcend cultural, racial, and social barriers, fostering a community that mirrors the unity and diversity of the body of Christ. Galatians 3:28 declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Practical Application

The call to love and serve others is a central tenet of Christian discipleship. It involves active engagement in acts of kindness, advocacy for justice, and the pursuit of peace. Believers are encouraged to cultivate empathy, practice hospitality, and seek reconciliation in their relationships.

In contemporary society, this biblical principle challenges Christians to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination, embodying the love of Christ in tangible ways. The church, as the body of Christ, is called to be a beacon of hope and a source of support for all, especially the marginalized and vulnerable.

In summary, the biblical concept of "others" invites believers to embrace a life of service, compassion, and justice, reflecting the heart of God in a broken world.5244. huperephanos -- showing oneself above others
... showing oneself above others. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: huperephanos
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-ay'-fan-os) Short Definition: proud, arrogant ...
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1053. Galatia -- Galatia, a district in Asia Minor or a larger ...
... 1052, 1053. Galatia. 1054 . Galatia, a district in Asia Minor or a larger
Roman province including this district as well as others. ...
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5244a. huperephanos -- showing oneself above others
... 5244, 5244a. huperephanos. 5244b . showing oneself above others.
Transliteration: huperephanos Short Definition: proud. Word Origin ...
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244. allotriepiskopos -- one who meddles in things alien to his ...
... os) Short Definition: a prier into other men's affairs Definition: one who meddles
in things alien to his calling or in matters belonging to others; factious. ...
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3588. ho, he, to -- the
... 3), companions* (8), condition* (1), experiences (2), far (1), followers* (1), former*
(1), meat (1), one (6), one who (1), one* (1), others (4), others* (1 ...
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245. allotrios -- belonging to another
... Spelling: (al-lot'-ree-os) Short Definition: belonging to another person, foreign
Definition: belonging to another person, belonging to others, foreign, strange ...
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3062. loipos -- the rest, the remaining
... loipos Phonetic Spelling: (loy-poy') Short Definition: left, left behind, the remainder
Definition: left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. ...
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5363. philanthropia -- love for mankind, kindness
... 5363 (from 5384 , "a friend" and 444 , "of , people") -- properly, a "friend
(benefactor) of humanity"; a person who warmly loves others, treating them with ...
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5197. hubristes -- a violent, insolent man
... Cognate: 5197 (a masculine noun derived from 5195 ) -- properly, someone ""
others by lashing out with a nasty spirit. This kind ...
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4285. proegeomai -- to go before (as a leader)
... from 4253 , "before" and 2233 , " an important conclusion") -- properly, to lead
the way, (modeling, exhibiting) the proper behavior, ie so others can follow ...
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7923. shikkulim -- bereavement, childlessness
... to have after loss of others. Plural from shakol; childlessness (by continued
bereavements) -- to have after loss of others. see HEBREW shakol. 7922, 7923. ...
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7200. raah -- to see
... advise cause to, show self, sight of others, espy, stare, surely, think,
view,. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively ...
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1189. Baal Tsephon -- "Baal of winter," a place in Egypt
... From Ba'al and tsaphown (in the sense of cold) (according to others an Egyptian
form of Typhon, the destroyer); Baal of winter; Baal-Tsephon, a place in Eqypt ...
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5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire ...
... 2), lives (34), living creature (1), longing* (1), man (4), man's (1), men* (2),
mind (2), Myself (3), myself (2), number (1), ones (1), others (1), ourselves ...
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1992a. hem -- they
... pronoun Definition they NASB Word Usage both (1), both* (1), ones (1), others (1),
part (1), places (1), same (1), such (1), theirs (8), theirs* (3 ...
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594. anak -- to plummet
... plumb-line. Probably from an unused root meaning to be narrow; according to most
a plumb-line, and to others a hook -- plumb-line. 593, 594. anak. 595 . ...
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405. ekeph -- pressure
... hand. From 'akaph; a load; by implication, a stroke (others dignity) -- hand.
see HEBREW 'akaph. 404, 405. ekeph. 406 . Strong's Numbers.
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8598. tappuach -- apple tree, apple
... Others of the pome order, as the quince, the orange, etc.) -- apple (tree). See
also Beth Tappuwach. see HEBREW naphach. see HEBREW Beth Tappuwach. 8597, 8598 ...
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3240. yanach -- bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let ...
... to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind
is to be made, these should rather be referred to nuwach, and the others here ...
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554. amots -- strong
... bay. Probably from 'amats; of a strong color, ie Red (others fleet) -- bay. see
HEBREW 'amats. 553, 554. amots. 555 . Strong's Numbers.
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Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others
Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others. <. Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and
Others Frances Bevan. Table of Contents. Title Page. Preface. ...
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Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series)
Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series). . Hymns of Ter Steegen and
Others (Second Series) Frances Bevan. Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
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Whether the Actions of Others are a Cause of Pleasure to Us?
... OF THE CAUSE OF PLEASURE (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the actions of others are a cause
of pleasure to us? ... But the actions of others are not conjoined to us. ...
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Whether Christ could Merit for Others?
... OF THE UNITY OF CHRIST'S OPERATION (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether Christ could merit for
others? Objection 1: It would seem that Christ could not merit for others. ...
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And Others, a Multitude Both of Men and Women...
... Chapter 8. And others, a multitude both of men and women? ... And others said: He
raised Lazarus from the tomb after he had been dead four days. ...
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And Certain Others, a Multitude of Men and Women...
... Latin Form. Chapter 8. And certain others, a multitude of men and women? ... And others
said to Pilate: He raised up dead Lazarus from the tomb after four days. ...
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Whether we Ought to Pray for Others?
... OF PRAYER (SEVENTEEN ARTICLES) Whether we ought to pray for others? Objection
1: It would seem that we ought not to pray for others. ...
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Oracles on the Scythians. (With Some Others: iv. 5-vi. 29. )
... 2. Oracles on the Scythians. (With some others: IV. 5-VI. 29.). The invasion
of Western Asia by the Scythians happened some time ...
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For, Like Some Others, You are under the Delusion that Our God is ...
... For, like some others, you are under the delusion that our god is an ass's? For,
like some others, you are under the delusion that our god is an ass's head. ...
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The Works of Others that Flourished at that Time.
... Book V. Chapter XXVII."The Works of Others that flourished at that Time.
Numerous memorials of the faithful zeal of the ancient ...
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Others (1190 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Others (1190 Occurrences). Others is found 1190 times
in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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Baptizer (16 Occurrences)
... Matthew 16:14 They said, "Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and
others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." (WEB). Matthew ...
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Ago (61 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 6:15 But others said, "He is Elijah."
Others said, "He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets." (See NIV). ...
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Agrapha
... About 30 others can be added from Christian and Jewish sources and about 80 sayings
found in Muhammadan literature (Expository Times, V, 59, 107, 177, 503, 561 ...
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Ananias (11 Occurrences)
... The expression may mean (a) that Paul had at the moment overlooked the honour due
to the high priest; or (b), as others think, that Paul spoke ironically, as ...
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Steward (23 Occurrences)
... The two are found together in Galatians 4:2. Some scholars say they are used
synonymously, others that the first word is a more general term including the ...
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Soil (59 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:5 Others fell on rocky ground, where they didn't have much soil, and
immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth. ...
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Yielded (28 Occurrences)
... Yielded (28 Occurrences). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit:
some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. (WEB ASV NAS). ...
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Share (138 Occurrences)
... 4. (v.) Especially, the part allotted or belonging to one, of any property or interest
owned by a number; a portion among others; an apportioned lot; an ...
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Partake (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in common with others; to have a
share or part; to participate; to share; as, to partake of a feast with others...
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