In the context of the Bible, the term "poses" does not directly appear as a specific word or concept. However, the idea of physical posture or positioning is present throughout the Scriptures, often reflecting attitudes of worship, prayer, humility, or authority. The physical stance or pose of a person in biblical narratives can symbolize their spiritual state or intention.

Worship and Prayer Poses

1. Kneeling: Kneeling is a common posture associated with prayer and worship, symbolizing humility and submission before God. In the Old Testament, Solomon's prayer of dedication for the temple is a notable example: "Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven" (1 Kings 8:22). Although the verse mentions standing, the act of spreading hands is often associated with kneeling in prayer.

2. Prostration: Prostration, or lying face down, is a pose of deep reverence and submission. In the book of Joshua, after the defeat at Ai, Joshua and the elders of Israel "fell facedown to the ground before the ark of the LORD until evening" (Joshua 7:6). This act demonstrated their repentance and plea for divine guidance.

3. Standing: Standing in prayer or worship can signify readiness and respect. Jesus, in His teachings, acknowledges this posture: "And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive your trespasses as well" (Mark 11:25).

Poses of Authority and Leadership

1. Sitting: Sitting is often a pose of authority, especially in teaching or judgment. Jesus frequently sat to teach His disciples and the crowds, as seen in the Sermon on the Mount: "When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him" (Matthew 5:1).

2. Standing: In addition to its use in prayer, standing can also denote authority and proclamation. In Acts, Peter stands with the eleven to address the crowd at Pentecost: "Then Peter stood up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd" (Acts 2:14).

Poses Reflecting Emotional States

1. Weeping and Mourning: Physical expressions of grief, such as weeping and tearing one's garments, are common in the Bible. Job, in his suffering, "tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship" (Job 1:20), illustrating his deep sorrow and continued reverence for God.

2. Joy and Celebration: Dancing and leaping are poses associated with joy and celebration. King David famously "danced before the LORD with all his might" (2 Samuel 6:14) as the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, expressing his exuberant worship.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "poses," the various physical postures described in Scripture convey significant spiritual truths and attitudes. These poses, whether in worship, authority, or emotional expression, provide insight into the hearts and minds of biblical figures and serve as examples for believers in their own spiritual practices.

The Joys of 'that Day'
... But Jesus Christ calmly poses before the world as not having His teaching activity
in the slightest degree suspended by that fact which puts a conclusive and ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the joys of that day.htm

The Bloody and Deceitful Man
... The Bloody and Deceitful Man views the Antichrist in relation to the Jews. In the
earlier stages of his public career he poses as their friend and benefactor. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/5 the bloody and deceitful.htm

The Career of the Antichrist
... parts in his career. In the first, he poses as the true Christ, claiming
to be indeed the Messiah of Israel. This claim will be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/the career of the antichrist.htm

"That Other Disciple"
... there is for all of us an unavoidable kind of influence; the unconscious effect
on another's life, made not by him who preaches, or poses, or undertakes to be ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/viii that other disciple.htm

Introduction
... It has generally been held that the Didachist himself wrote this section of the
work, adding it to the "Two Ways." It poses, however, very difficult problems ...
//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/introduction 5.htm

The Coin in the Fish's Mouth
... What shall we say of the sanity of a man who poses himself before the whole race,
claiming to be the Son of God, and whose continual teaching to them therefore ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the coin in the fishs.htm

The Scope of the Apocalypse is Indicated by Its Place in the ...
... bloodless victories, for he goes forth "conquering and to conquer." This first seal
at once conducts us to the time when the Prince of Darkness poses as the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/the scope of the apocalypse.htm

The Gospel of John
... Satan, who poses as an angel of light, is now sending forth his ministers "transformed
as the ministers of righteousness." Men who are loudly trumpeting their ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/why four gospels/the gospel of john.htm

In the Last Chapter we Confined Ourself to the Old Testament, in ...
... system. Appeal is made to the fact that though she poses as a virgin, yet
has she been guilty of the most awful spiritual fornication. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/in the last chapter we.htm

Antichrist in the Psalms
... do good" (v.3). This refers to his treacherous dealings with the Jews, and takes
note of the two great stages in his career; first, when he poses as Israel's ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/antichrist in the psalms .htm

Poses (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Poses (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 29:27 Now therefore,
why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who ...
/p/poses.htm - 6k

Model (9 Occurrences)
... measured; standard. 5. (n.) Any copy, or resemblance, more or less exact.
6. (n.) A person who poses as a pattern to an artist. 7. (a ...
/m/model.htm - 10k

Posidonius

/p/posidonius.htm - 6k

Ports (2 Occurrences)

/p/ports.htm - 7k

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