Topical Encyclopedia Proclaiming, in the biblical context, refers to the act of announcing, declaring, or making known a message, often with a sense of authority and urgency. This concept is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, where it is associated with the communication of God's word, the announcement of His deeds, and the spread of the Gospel.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, proclaiming is often linked to the declaration of God's laws, His mighty acts, and His promises. The Hebrew word often translated as "proclaim" is קָרָא (qara), which means to call out or announce. For instance, in Leviticus 23:4, the Israelites are instructed to "proclaim" the appointed feasts of the Lord: "These are the appointed feasts of the LORD, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times." The prophets frequently engaged in proclaiming God's messages to the people of Israel. Isaiah 61:1, a passage later quoted by Jesus in the New Testament, states: "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound." New Testament Context In the New Testament, proclaiming takes on a central role in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. The Greek word κηρύσσω (kerysso) is commonly used, meaning to herald or announce publicly. Jesus Himself began His ministry by proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Mark 1:14-15 records, "After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. 'The time is fulfilled,' He said, 'and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!'" The apostles continued this mission, proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus and the salvation available through Him. Acts 4:33 notes, "With great power the apostles continued to give testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all." The Role of Believers Proclaiming is not limited to prophets, apostles, or clergy; it is a calling for all believers. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Believers are encouraged to proclaim the excellencies of God, as stated in 1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." Proclaiming in Worship and Daily Life Proclaiming is also an integral part of worship and daily Christian living. In worship, believers proclaim God's greatness, His works, and His salvation. Psalm 96:2-3 exhorts, "Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples." In daily life, Christians are called to live in a manner that proclaims the Gospel through words and actions, embodying the message of Christ in their interactions with others. Colossians 3:16 encourages believers to let "the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." Proclaiming, therefore, is a multifaceted concept in the Bible, encompassing the declaration of God's truth, the spread of the Gospel, and the daily testimony of believers' lives. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Proclaim.Greek 1229. diaggello -- to publish abroad, proclaim ... 1229 (from 1223 , "all the way through, thoroughly," which intensifies , "declare") -- properly, (); announce, "declaring ," ie () proclaiming. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1229.htm - 7k 2605. kataggello -- to proclaim 2980. laleo -- to talk 2784. kerusso -- to be a herald, proclaim Strong's Hebrew 7121. qara -- to call, proclaim, read... 1), men of renown (1), mentioned (3), name* (4), named (12), named* (62), offer it terms (1), proclaim (28), proclaimed (17), proclaiming (3), proclaims (2 ... /hebrew/7121.htm - 7k Library God Proclaiming his Own Name We Give Offence by Proclaiming that There is one God... Although, Even if There Went Before no Testimonies Concerning ... Table of Contents Matt. xxi. 12, 13 Catalogue of the Bishops of Rome. After the Above Statements, He Continues: "If He Wished to Remain ... Christ's Relation to the Twelve. --Significance of the Number A Refutation of the Heretics, from the Fact That, in the Various ... The Fig-Tree. Thesaurus Proclaiming (63 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Proclaiming (63 Occurrences). Matthew 3:1 And in those days cometh John the Baptist, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, (YLT). ... /p/proclaiming.htm - 25k Kind (290 Occurrences) Gaining (17 Occurrences) Infirmity (22 Occurrences) Throughout (291 Occurrences) Reformation (24 Occurrences) Malady (3 Occurrences) Proclaims (6 Occurrences) Penitent (7 Occurrences) Curing (4 Occurrences) Resources Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath? | GotQuestions.org Who was Esther in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Proclaiming: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Proclaiming (63 Occurrences)Matthew 3:1 Matthew 4:23 Matthew 9:35 Mark 1:4 Mark 1:14 Mark 7:36 Luke 3:3 Luke 3:18 Luke 8:1 Luke 8:39 Luke 9:6 Luke 20:1 Acts 4:2 Acts 5:20 Acts 5:42 Acts 8:4 Acts 8:5 Acts 8:12 Acts 8:40 Acts 10:36 Acts 11:20 Acts 14:7 Acts 14:15 Acts 14:21 Acts 15:35 Acts 16:17 Acts 16:21 Acts 17:3 Acts 17:19 Acts 20:24 Acts 20:25 Romans 10:8 Romans 10:15 Romans 15:16 1 Corinthians 2:1 1 Corinthians 9:14 1 Corinthians 9:18 1 Corinthians 11:26 2 Corinthians 8:18 2 Corinthians 11:4 Ephesians 6:20 2 Thessalonians 2:4 1 Timothy 3:13 2 Timothy 1:1 2 Timothy 4:5 Revelation 5:2 Exodus 34:6 1 Samuel 11:7 Esther 1:22 Esther 6:9 Esther 6:11 Psalms 99:6 Isaiah 40:9 Isaiah 41:26 Isaiah 41:27 Isaiah 52:7 Isaiah 60:6 Jeremiah 4:15 Jeremiah 20:8 Jeremiah 25:29 Jeremiah 34:15 Jeremiah 34:17 Nahum 1:15 Subtopics Related Terms |