Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terminology, the word "part" can refer to a portion, division, or share of something, whether it be physical, spiritual, or metaphorical. The concept of "part" is used in various contexts throughout the Bible, illustrating themes of inheritance, responsibility, and divine judgment.Old Testament Usage 1. Inheritance and Land Division: The concept of "part" is frequently associated with the division of land among the tribes of Israel. In the Book of Joshua, the land of Canaan is divided among the tribes, with each tribe receiving its "part" or portion as an inheritance. Joshua 18:5 states, "They are to divide it into seven parts. Judah is to remain in its territory on the south, and the house of Joseph in their territory on the north." 2. Sacrificial Offerings: In the Levitical laws, specific parts of sacrificial animals were designated for different purposes. Certain parts were to be burned on the altar, while others were given to the priests as their portion. Leviticus 7:33-34 specifies, "The right thigh must be given as a contribution to the priest from your peace offerings. The son of Aaron who offers the blood and fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as his portion." 3. Judgment and Consequences: The prophets often spoke of a "part" in terms of judgment or consequences for sin. In Isaiah 57:6, the prophet condemns idolatry, saying, "Your portion is among the smooth stones of the valley; indeed, they are your lot. Yes, to them you have poured out drink offerings and offered grain offerings. Should I relent because of these?" New Testament Usage 1. Spiritual Inheritance: In the New Testament, the concept of "part" often relates to spiritual inheritance and the believer's share in the kingdom of God. Colossians 1:12-13 speaks of this inheritance: "giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son." 2. Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ: The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of the body to describe the Church, emphasizing that each member has a "part" to play. In 1 Corinthians 12:27, Paul writes, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it." This highlights the importance of each individual's role within the larger community of believers. 3. Eternal Consequences: The New Testament also speaks of "part" in terms of eternal destiny. In Revelation 20:6, those who partake in the first resurrection are blessed: "Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years." Theological Implications The concept of "part" in the Bible underscores the themes of divine justice, communal responsibility, and individual calling. It reflects the biblical understanding that each person has a designated role and inheritance, both in this life and in the life to come. The division of land, the allocation of sacrificial portions, and the spiritual inheritance of believers all point to a God who is sovereign in His distribution of blessings and responsibilities. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass, or the like, regarded as going to make up, with others, a larger number, quantity, mass, etc., whether actually separate or not; a piece; a fragment; a fraction; a division; a member; a constituent.2. (n.) An equal constituent portion; one of several or many like quantities, numbers, etc., into which anything is divided, or of which it is composed; proportional division or ingredient. 3. (n.) A constituent portion of a living or spiritual whole; a member; an organ; an essential element. 4. (n.) A constituent of character or capacity; quality; faculty; talent; -- usually in the plural with a collective sense. 5. (n.) Quarter; region; district; -- usually in the plural. 6. (n.) Such portion of any quantity, as when taken a certain number of times, will exactly make that quantity; as, 3 is a part of 12; -- the opposite of multiple. Also, a line or other element of a geometrical figure. 7. (n.) That which belongs to one, or which is assumed by one, or which falls to one, in a division or apportionment; share; portion; lot; interest; concern; duty; office. 8. (n.) One of the opposing parties or sides in a conflict or a controversy; a faction. 9. (n.) A particular character in a drama or a play; an assumed personification; also, the language, actions, and influence of a character or an actor in a play; or, figuratively, in real life. See To act a part, under Act. 10. (n.) One of the different melodies of a concerted composition, which heard in union compose its harmony; also, the music for each voice or instrument; as, the treble, tenor, or bass part; the violin part, etc. 11. (n.) To divide; to separate into distinct parts; to break into two or more parts or pieces; to sever. 12. (n.) To divide into shares; to divide and distribute; to allot; to apportion; to share. 13. (n.) To separate or disunite; to cause to go apart; to remove from contact or contiguity; to sunder. 14. (n.) Hence: To hold apart; to stand between; to intervene betwixt, as combatants. 15. (n.) To separate by a process of extraction, elimination, or secretion; as, to part gold from silver. 16. (n.) To leave; to quit. 17. (v. i.) To be broken or divided into parts or pieces; to break; to become separated; to go asunder; as, rope parts; his hair parts in the middle. 18. (v. i.) To go away; to depart; to take leave; to quit each other; hence, to die; -- often with from. 19. (v. i.) To perform an act of parting; to relinquish a connection of any kind; -- followed by with or from. 20. (v. i.) To have a part or share; to partake. 21. (adv.) Partly; in a measure. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia INWARD PARTA symbolic expression in the Old Testament represented by three Hebrew words: chedher, "chamber," hence, inmost bowels or breast; tuchoth, "the reins"; qerebh, "midst," "middle," hence, heart. Once in the New Testament (esothen, "from within," Luke 11:39). The viscera (heart, liver, kidneys) were supposed by the ancients to be the seat of the mind, feelings, affections: the highest organs of the psyche, "the soul." The term includes the intellect ("wisdom in the inward parts," Job 38:36); the moral nature ("inward part is very wickedness," Psalm 5:9); the spiritual ("my law in their inward parts," Jeremiah 31:33). Its adverbial equivalent in Biblical use is "inwardly." INWARD MAN (which see) is identical in meaning. PART part: "to part" as a verb is no longer in good use (except in a few special phrases, compare Ruth 1:17), but is obscure only in Proverbs 18:18, where the meaning is "break up their quarrel" (compare 2 Samuel 14:6). the Revised Version (British and American) has not changed the King James Version's usage, except (strangely) in 1 Samuel 30:24, where "share" is written. For the noun see PORTION. PORTION; PART por'-shun: As far as a distinction between these words is possible in English, it lies in the fact that a "portion" is a "part" about whose destiny something is implied (Psalm 142:5, etc.). The Hebrew has no two synonyms similarly related, and in consequence the use of the words in English Versions of the Bible is settled either by rather arbitrary considerations (menah, is always "portion" in the Revised Version (British and American), but is "part" in the King James Version, Exodus 29:26 Leviticus 7:33; Leviticus 8:29) or by the context, irrespective of the Hebrew word used. So "part" and "portion" both represent dabhar, 1 Kings 6:38 Nehemiah 12:47; peh, Zechariah 13:8 Deuteronomy 21:17; chebhel, Joshua 17:5 (Revised Version); Ezekiel 47:13; meros, Luke 11:36; Luke 12:46. And in the vast majority of cases in the Old Testament both words represent simply some derivative of chalaq, normally the noun cheleq. FOURTH PART See FOUR. Greek 1181. dekate -- a tenth part, a tithe ... a tenth part, a tithe. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: dekate Phonetic Spelling: (dek-at'-ay) Short Definition: a tenth part, a tithe Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1181.htm - 6k 3313. meros -- a part, share, portion 3310. meris -- a part, portion 728. arrabon -- an earnest (a part payment in advance for security ... 673. apochorizo -- to separate, part asunder 4942. sunupokrinomai -- to play a part with 1480. ethizo -- to accustom, ie the established custom (perf. pass ... 1486. etho -- to be accustomed, part. custom 4815. sullambano -- to collect, ie to take, by impl. to take part ... 1764. enistemi -- to place in, to be at hand, perf. part. to be ... Strong's Hebrew 268. achor -- the hind side, back part... 267, 268. achor. 269 . the hind side, back part. Transliteration: achor Phonetic Spelling: (aw-khore') Short Definition: back. Word ... /hebrew/268.htm - 6k 7130. qereb -- inward part, midst 7253. reba -- fourth part, four sides (pl.) 4643. maaser -- tenth part, tithe 905. bad -- separation, a part 1335. bether -- a part, piece 1506. gezer -- part 4490. manah -- part, portion 2872. tabbur -- highest part, center 2513b. chelqah -- smooth part, smoothness, flattery Library part i. part 1 part iii The Sixt Part. part ii. The First Part part ii Second Part part third: part ii. Thesaurus Part (2071 Occurrences)... 6. (n.) Such portion of any quantity, as when taken a certain number of times, will exactly make that quantity; as, 3 is a part of 12; -- the opposite of ... /p/part.htm - 12k Tenth-part (6 Occurrences) Front-part (1 Occurrence) Fore-part (1 Occurrence) Memorial-part (7 Occurrences) Back-part (1 Occurrence) Under-part (1 Occurrence) Hinder-part (1 Occurrence) Quarter (33 Occurrences) Shares (8 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? | GotQuestions.orgCould an EMP attack be a part of the end times? | GotQuestions.org Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ? | GotQuestions.org Part: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Part (2071 Occurrences)Part is used 2071 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms |
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