Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the concept of race as understood in modern terms is not explicitly addressed. The Scriptures focus more on ethnic groups, nations, tribes, and languages rather than the contemporary notion of race based on physical characteristics. The Bible emphasizes the unity and equality of all human beings as created by God.Creation and Unity of Humanity The Bible begins with the creation of humanity in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This foundational truth establishes the inherent dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. The unity of humanity is further emphasized in Acts 17:26 , where Paul, speaking in Athens, declares, "From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands." This passage underscores the common ancestry of all people and God's sovereign plan for the diversity of nations. Diversity and God's Sovereign Plan Throughout the Bible, there is recognition of the diversity of peoples and nations. The Table of Nations in Genesis 10 outlines the descendants of Noah's sons and the spread of nations across the earth. This diversity is part of God's design and serves His purposes in history. The Old Testament often refers to various ethnic groups, such as the Israelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, Moabites, and others. These distinctions are primarily cultural and national rather than racial. God's covenant with Israel was not based on racial superiority but on His sovereign choice and purpose (Deuteronomy 7:6-8). The Gospel and the Breaking Down of Barriers The New Testament reveals the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 2:14-16 , Paul writes, "For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility. By abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees, He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He extinguished their hostility." The early church grappled with issues of ethnic division, particularly between Jews and Gentiles. The Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 addressed these tensions, affirming that salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all, without distinction. The Vision of Unity in Revelation The Bible culminates in a vision of ultimate unity and diversity in the book of Revelation. Revelation 7:9 describes a scene in heaven: "After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands." This vision reflects the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, where people from every ethnic background are united in worship of the Lamb, Jesus Christ. It highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel and the eternal significance of diversity within the body of Christ. Conclusion While the Bible does not address race in the modern sense, it provides a framework for understanding the unity and diversity of humanity. All people are created in the image of God, and through Christ, the barriers that divide are broken down, leading to a vision of eternal unity among all nations and peoples. Smith's Bible Dictionary Race[GAMES] ATS Bible Dictionary RacePsalm 19:5 Ecclesiastes 9:11. Various games were instituted among the Greeks and Romans, in honor of their gods, and with the design of training young men to personal vigor and activity, and to intrepidity and skill in war. These games were celebrated at stated places and times, with great pomp; renowned statesmen, legislators, and kings engaged in them; and it was deemed the highest of all honors to be crowned with a simple chaplet of laurel, olive, pine, or parsley, in the presence of the vast assemblage of witnesses who delighted to honor the victor. The preparatory training was very severe, and every weakening indulgence was forbidden. Among the most famous games were those celebrated on the isthmus of Corinth, hence called the Isthmian games; and to these Paul alludes in his letters to Corinth, 1 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. The foot race was a game of the first rank; other games were the chariot-race, wrestling, boxing, leaping, and throwing the quoit or the javelin. The foot-race well illustrates the Christian warfare, the sacrifices to be made, the diligent bringing the body under subjection, the laying aside every weight, the myriads of spectators lining the course, and among them those previously crowned victors, the exhausting efforts required, (from which the word agonize is derived,) and the glorious prize, Philippians 3:13 2 Timothy 4:7,8 Hebrews 12:1. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To raze.2. (n.) A root. 3. (n.) The descendants of a common ancestor; a family, tribe, people, or nation, believed or presumed to belong to the same stock; a lineage; a breed. 4. (n.) Company; herd; breed. 5. (n.) A variety of such fixed character that it may be propagated by seed. 6. (n.) Peculiar flavor, taste, or strength, as of wine; that quality, or assemblage of qualities, which indicates origin or kind, as in wine; hence, characteristic flavor; smack. 7. (n.) Hence, characteristic quality or disposition. 8. (n.) A progress; a course; a movement or progression. 9. (n.) Esp., swift progress; rapid course; a running. 10. (n.) Hence: The act or process of running in competition; a contest of speed in any way, as in running, riding, driving, skating, rowing, sailing; in the plural, usually, a meeting for contests in the running of horses; as, he attended the races. 11. (n.) Competitive action of any kind, especially when prolonged; hence, career; course of life. 12. (n.) A strong or rapid current of water, or the channel or passage for such a current; a powerful current or heavy sea, sometimes produced by the meeting of two tides; as, the Portland Race; the Race of Alderney. 13. (n.) The current of water that turns a water wheel, or the channel in which it flows; a mill race. 14. (n.) A channel or guide along which a shuttle is driven back and forth, as in a loom, sewing machine, etc. 15. (v. i.) To run swiftly; to contend in a race; as, the animals raced over the ground; the ships raced from port to port. 16. (v. i.) To run too fast at times, as a marine engine or screw, when the screw is lifted out of water by the action of a heavy sea. 17. (v. t.) To cause to contend in a race; to drive at high speed; as, to race horses. 18. (v. t.) To run a race with. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia RACEras (merox; agon, dromos). Greek 1408. dromos -- a course, race ... a course, race. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: dromos Phonetic Spelling: (drom'-os) Short Definition: a running, course, career Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1408.htm - 6k 1484. ethnos -- a race, a nation, pl. the nations (as distinct ... 246. allophulos -- of another race 1074. genea -- race, family, generation 2104b. eugenes -- of noble race 241. allogenes -- of another race 4712. stadion -- a stadium (a Gr. measure of length), by impl. a ... 5443. phule -- a clan or tribe 1085. genos -- family, offspring 444. anthropos -- a man, human, mankind Strong's Hebrew 4793. merots -- a running, a race... 4792, 4793. merots. 4794 . a running, a race. Transliteration: merots Phonetic Spelling: (may-rotes') Short Definition: race. Word ... /hebrew/4793.htm - 6k 6154. ereb -- mixture, mixed company 4464. mamzer -- a bastard, child of incest 4794. merutsah -- a running, course 2233. zera -- a sowing, seed, offspring 734. orach -- a way, path 1984b. halal -- to be boastful, to praise 3120. Yavan -- a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land Library The Heavenly Race The Christian Race. And that this Race was to Become an Holy People was Declared in ... When was the Human Race Destroyed by a Flood? was it not Before Us ... A Sermon on the Boat Race. The Race of Life The Christian Race. The Christian Race. Jesus Recognised by all the Race. The Life of Faith the Christian Race. Thesaurus Race (36 Occurrences)... or the channel or passage for such a current; a powerful current or heavy sea, sometimes produced by the meeting of two tides; as, the Portland Race; the Race... /r/race.htm - 19k Race-course (1 Occurrence) Foot-race (1 Occurrence) Generation (150 Occurrences) Syrians (63 Occurrences) Giants (18 Occurrences) Course (87 Occurrences) Imputation Shinar (8 Occurrences) Macedonia (23 Occurrences) Resources What is the critical race theory, and how should a Christian view it? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to 'run the race set before us' (Hebrews 12:1)? | GotQuestions.org What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race? | GotQuestions.org Race: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Race (36 Occurrences)Matthew 10:6 Mark 7:26 Acts 4:36 Acts 7:13 Acts 7:19 Acts 10:28 Acts 13:26 Acts 17:26 Acts 18:2 Acts 18:24 Acts 20:24 Romans 5:18 Romans 9:3 Romans 9:5 1 Corinthians 9:24 2 Corinthians 11:26 Galatians 1:14 Galatians 2:2 Galatians 5:7 Ephesians 3:5 Philippians 2:16 Philippians 3:5 Philippians 3:12 2 Timothy 4:7 Hebrews 12:1 James 3:7 1 Peter 2:9 2 Peter 3:6 Judges 16:7 Judges 16:11 Judges 16:17 Ezra 9:2 Psalms 19:5 Ecclesiastes 9:11 Nahum 2:4 Zechariah 9:6 Subtopics Related Terms |
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