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In biblical terms, the concept of being "posted" is not directly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the idea of being stationed, assigned, or set in a particular place or role is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. This concept can be understood through various passages that describe individuals being appointed or positioned by God or leaders for specific purposes.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of being posted is often associated with the roles and duties assigned to individuals by God or leaders. For example, the Levites were appointed to specific duties in the service of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. Numbers 3:6-8 states, "Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the Tent of Meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle."

The concept of being posted can also be seen in the military context, where soldiers were stationed or assigned to specific posts. In 2 Samuel 11:16 , Joab posted Uriah in a place where he knew the strongest defenders were, illustrating the strategic placement of individuals for particular tasks.

Prophetic and Leadership Roles

Prophets and leaders in the Bible were often posted by God to deliver messages or lead His people. Jeremiah, for instance, was appointed by God as a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5 records God's words to Jeremiah: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Similarly, Moses was posted by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Exodus 3:10 recounts God's command to Moses: "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of being posted can be seen in the context of the early church and the roles assigned to believers. The apostles were appointed by Jesus to spread the Gospel and establish the church. In Mark 3:14 , it is written, "He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach."

The Apostle Paul often spoke of the roles and gifts given to believers for the edification of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:28 , Paul writes, "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, helping, guidance, and different kinds of tongues."

Spiritual Implications

The concept of being posted carries spiritual implications for believers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and fulfilling one's God-given role or calling. Ephesians 4:11-12 highlights the purpose of these roles: "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ."

Believers are encouraged to be faithful in their assigned roles, understanding that each position is part of God's divine plan and purpose. Romans 12:4-6 reminds us, "For just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. We have different gifts according to the grace given to us."

In summary, while the term "posted" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the importance of divine appointment and the fulfillment of God-given roles and responsibilities.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Post.
Greek
1187. dexiolabos -- probably a spearman or slinger
... a spearman or slinger. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: dexiolabos
Phonetic Spelling: (dex-ee-ol-ab'-os) Short Definition: one posted on the ...
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Strong's Hebrew
6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... go ahead and confirm (1), got (2), grown (1), lift (2), make it good (1), obliging*
(1), observed (2), opponent (1), pass (1), passes (1), posted (1), prepared ...
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The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium of the Great Church ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium
of the Great Church Near What is Called Dicymbala. In ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/the imperial edict posted in.htm

At that Time Judah Besieged the Syrians who were Posted in the ...
... At that time Judah besieged the Syrians who were posted in the citadel.? At that
time Judah besieged the Syrians who were posted in the citadel. ...
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The Anti-Missionary Agitation.
... Malicious placards are posted before every yamen and temple. ... In the large cities
of Tong-an and Chinchew placards were posted in great numbers. ...
/.../fagg/forty years in south china/x the anti-missionary agitation.htm

Lutherans in New York.
... On February 1, 1656, a stringent "Ordinance against Conventicles" was posted, which
ran: "Some unqualified persons in such meetings assume the ministerial ...
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The Pretended Relaxation.
... 1. The imperial edict of recantation, which has been quoted above, [2710] was
posted in all parts of Asia and in the adjoining provinces. ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter i the pretended relaxation.htm

Steps to Christ
... 20904. May 6, 1994. contact: seewei@orion.cc.andrews.edu (See-Wei Toh) This
text is in the public domain, posted to wiretap MAY 1994. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/title page.htm

The Great Controversy
... 20904. May 6, 1994. contact: seewei@orion.cc.andrews.edu (See-Wei Toh) This
text is in the public domain, posted to wiretap MAY 1994. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/title page.htm

Modesty, the Flower of Manners
... of) repentance, the sins both of adultery and of fornication." O edict, on which
cannot be inscribed, "Good deed!" And where shall this liberality be posted up ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on modesty/chapter i modesty the flower.htm

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Posted (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Posted (8 Occurrences). ... Isaiah 29:3 I will encamp against
you all around you, and will lay siege against you with posted troops. ...
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Nicanor (1 Occurrence)
... up Judas. He then retired to Beth-horon to find Judas posted opposite him
at Adasa (1 Maccabees 7:39;) 3 1/2 miles distant. Here ...
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Posterity (38 Occurrences)

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Post (26 Occurrences)

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Quarter (33 Occurrences)
... position; special location. 16. (n.) A station at which officers and men are
posted in battle; -- usually in the plural. 17. (vt) Place ...
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Watch (203 Occurrences)
... a guard. 3. (n.) The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where
a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept. 4. (n.) The ...
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Fortification (5 Occurrences)
... (6) mutstsabh (Isaiah 29:3, "fort" the English Revised Version, "mount" the King
James Version, "posted troops" the American Standard Revised Version). ...
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Fortress (75 Occurrences)
... (6) mutstsabh (Isaiah 29:3, "fort" the English Revised Version, "mount" the King
James Version, "posted troops" the American Standard Revised Version). ...
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Flank (3 Occurrences)
... flank of. 8. (vi) To border; to touch. 9. (vi) To be posted on the side.
Multi-Version Concordance Flank (3 Occurrences). Genesis ...
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Fortified (79 Occurrences)
... (6) mutstsabh (Isaiah 29:3, "fort" the English Revised Version, "mount" the King
James Version, "posted troops" the American Standard Revised Version). ...
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Posted (8 Occurrences)

Judges 7:19
So Gideon, and the hundred men who were with him, came to the outermost part of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch, when they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and broke in pieces the pitchers that were in their hands.
(See NAS)

2 Kings 10:24
They went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him eighty men outside, and said, "If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he who lets him go, his life shall be for the life of him."
(See NIV)

2 Kings 11:18
All the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images broke they in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. The priest appointed officers over the house of Yahweh.
(See RSV NIV)

2 Chronicles 23:18
Jehoiada appointed the officers of the house of Yahweh under the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of Yahweh, to offer the burnt offerings of Yahweh, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David.
(See RSV)

Nehemiah 4:9
But we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
(See NIV)

Nehemiah 4:16
It happened from that time forth, that half of my servants worked in the work, and half of them held the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the coats of mail; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
(See NIV)

Isaiah 22:7
And your most fertile valleys were full of war-carriages, and the horsemen took up their positions in front of the town.
(See NIV)

Isaiah 29:3
I will encamp against you all around you, and will lay siege against you with posted troops. I will raise siege works against you.
(WEB ASV)

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