The term "recited" in the context of the Bible often refers to the oral delivery or repetition of Scripture, prayers, or other religious texts. This practice has been a significant aspect of Jewish and Christian traditions, serving as a means of teaching, worship, and preserving the Word of God.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the recitation of God's laws and commandments was a crucial part of Israelite worship and education. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 emphasizes the importance of reciting God's commandments: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the role of recitation in passing down the faith to future generations.

The Psalms, often recited in both personal and communal worship, are another example. Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is a profound meditation on the beauty and necessity of God's law, frequently recited to instill a love for divine statutes.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, recitation continues to play a vital role. Jesus Himself recited Scripture, as seen in His response to Satan during the temptation in the wilderness. In Matthew 4:4 , Jesus quotes Deuteronomy, saying, "It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" This demonstrates the power and authority of recited Scripture in spiritual warfare and daily life.

The early church also engaged in the recitation of Scripture and creeds. Colossians 3:16 encourages believers: "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you 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." This verse underscores the communal aspect of recitation in worship and teaching.

Liturgical and Devotional Practices

Throughout church history, the recitation of Scripture and prayers has been integral to liturgical and devotional practices. The Jewish Shema, the Lord's Prayer, and the Apostles' Creed are examples of texts that have been recited regularly by the faithful. These recitations serve to unify believers in shared beliefs and practices.

In monastic traditions, the recitation of the Psalms, known as the Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours, has been a central practice. This disciplined recitation fosters a continual meditation on God's Word, shaping the spiritual life of the community.

Theological Significance

Theologically, recitation is seen as a means of internalizing God's Word, allowing it to transform the heart and mind. Romans 10:17 states, "Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." Recitation, therefore, is not merely a rote exercise but a dynamic encounter with the living Word of God, fostering faith and obedience.

In summary, the practice of reciting Scripture and prayers is deeply rooted in biblical tradition, serving as a vital tool for teaching, worship, and spiritual formation. Through recitation, believers engage with the Word of God, allowing it to dwell richly within them and guide their lives.(imp. & p. p.) of Recite.

Of Sins, and the Verses of the Sibyls Respecting them Recited.
... Chap. XXII."Of Sins, and the Verses of the Sibyls Respecting Them Recited.
This is what I had to say, most beloved Donatus, respecting ...
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That the Christian Miracles are not Recited, or Appealed To, by ...
... OF THE AUXILIARY EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY CHAPTER V. THAT THE CHRISTIAN MIRACLES
ARE NOT RECITED, OR APPEALED TO, BY EARLY CHRISTIAN WRITERS THEMSELVES SO ...
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Part of the Proceedings of the Council of Carthage against ...
... Chapter 3 [III.]"Part of the Proceedings of the Council of Carthage Against Coelestius.
"The bishop Aurelius said: Let what follows be recited.' It was ...
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And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided
... II. Historical Setting: Narratives to be recited in class and to be recorded briefly. ...
NOTE."To be recited, but not recorded save the titles and references. ...
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Synagogues in the City; and Schools.
... traditions might be taught. These things are recited elsewhere, and there the
number ariseth to four hundred and eighty. "R. Phinehas, in ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 36 synagogues in the.htm

Historical Introduction.
... Then the holy Council declared: "It is plain, from what has been recited, in what
manner the holy Councils are wont to approve what is brought before them. ...
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Personalia
... I finally decided to go and see Mr. Beecher. As I recited the facts to him I could
see the expression of indignation and the colour come to his face. ...
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Christ Predicts the Danger of the Disciples in their New Relations ...
... Not so: verse 37 contains the ground of the change in the disciples' condition,
recited in verse 36; the execution of Christ as a transgressor, making him an ...
/.../section 271 christ predicts the.htm

Manner and Object of Teaching Luther's Catechism
... the Catechism! The task is sullenly learned and sullenly recited; and
the Catechism is hated worse than the sin committed. Then ...
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John Chapter vii. 19-24
... For the precious truth that sounded forth from the mouth of the Lord was both written
for our sakes, and preserved for our sakes, and recited for our sakes ...
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Recited (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Recite. Multi-Version Concordance
Recited (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 32:44 Moses came and ...
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Charm (5 Occurrences)
... The word charm is derived from the Latin carmen, "a song," and denotes strictly
what is sung; then it comes to mean a magical formula chanted or recited with a ...
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Recite (5 Occurrences)

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Name (10157 Occurrences)
... shema`, "hear," the first word in 6:4), the first article of Israelite faith, taught
to all the children, written on the phylacteries, and still recited as the ...
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Lesson (11 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something,
as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time ...
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Gaudy (1 Occurrence)
... meretricious. 2. (superl.) Gay; merry; festal. 3. (n.) One of the large
beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited. 4 ...
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Reciting (1 Occurrence)

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Dionysia
... Even the poorest and humblest were given an opportunity to see and hear the contests
between the professional rhapsodists, who recited Homer, between choruses ...
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Magi (4 Occurrences)
... said, to that tribe. They guarded the sacred fire, recited hymns at dawn
and offered sacrifices of haoma-juice, etc. Herodotus i.132 ...
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Psalms (44 Occurrences)
... Psalm 113-118, inclusive, constitute the "hallel" recited at the three great feasts,
at the new moon, and on the eight days of the feast of dedication. ...
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