Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the term "referred" often pertains to the act of mentioning or alluding to a person, place, event, or concept within the scriptural narrative. The Bible, as a divinely inspired text, frequently refers to earlier events, prophecies, and teachings to provide continuity and deeper understanding of God's unfolding plan.Old Testament References The Old Testament is rich with instances where later texts refer back to earlier events or figures. For example, the prophets often referred to the covenant established with the patriarchs, such as in Micah 7:20, "You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old." This reference underscores the continuity of God's promises and His faithfulness across generations. The Psalms frequently refer to the Exodus and God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, as seen in Psalm 77:11-12, "I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds." Such references serve to remind the Israelites of God's past faithfulness and encourage trust in His future provision. New Testament References The New Testament writers often referred to Old Testament scriptures to validate the life and mission of Jesus Christ. Matthew, in particular, frequently cites Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. For instance, Matthew 1:22-23 refers to Isaiah 7:14, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means, 'God with us')." Jesus Himself referred to Old Testament scriptures to affirm His identity and mission. In Luke 4:17-21, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah and declares, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing," referring to Isaiah 61:1-2. This act not only identifies Him as the fulfillment of prophecy but also connects His ministry to the broader narrative of God's redemptive work. Apostolic References The apostles, in their epistles, often referred to the teachings of Jesus and the events of His life, death, and resurrection to instruct and encourage the early church. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, refers to the core message of the Gospel, "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." This reference underscores the fulfillment of scriptural prophecy and the foundational truth of the Christian faith. Theological Significance The act of referring within the biblical text serves several theological purposes. It reinforces the unity and coherence of the Bible as a single narrative of God's interaction with humanity. It also highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of His word. Furthermore, these references provide a framework for understanding the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with His people, from the Old Testament through the New Testament and into the life of the church. In summary, the concept of being "referred" in the Bible is a vital tool for understanding the interconnectedness of Scripture, the fulfillment of divine promises, and the consistency of God's redemptive plan throughout history. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Refer.Greek 2743. kauteriazo -- sear with a hot iron. ... [2743 () literally referred to branding a person with a red-hot iron which sears the flesh and deadens (numbs) the nerves. After ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2743.htm - 7k 5326. phantasma -- an appearance, apparition 3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people 1813. exaleipho -- to wipe out, erase, obliterate 1427. dodeka -- two and ten, ie twelve 2316. theos -- God, a god 1103. gnesios -- lawfully begotten, genuine 3751. osphus -- the loin 2197. Zacharias -- Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist ... 4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness Strong's Hebrew 3240. yanach -- bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let ...... (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these ... /hebrew/3240.htm - 6k Library The Apostles Referred to the Redeemer's Return in the Language of ... Ep. Lxii. The Armenian Referred to is Probably Eustathius Bishop ... The Ninth Chapter: all Things Should be Referred to God as their ... Why the Passage Referred to must be Understood of a Man ... To Baptism must be Referred all Remission of Sins, and the ... Appendix (Referred to in Note 1) Principal Authorities Referred To Translations. The Principal Latin Versions have Been Referred to ... That all Things which the Physical Theologists have Referred to ... Remarks on Some of the "Dangers and Wounds" Referred to in the ... Thesaurus Referred (7 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of Refer. Multi-Version Concordance Referred (7 Occurrences). ... For they saw that in this parable He had referred to them. (WEY). ... /r/referred.htm - 8k Reference (23 Occurrences) Ass (95 Occurrences) Refer (4 Occurrences) Refiner (10 Occurrences) Cities (427 Occurrences) Ciccar Almond (7 Occurrences) Lily (9 Occurrences) Canonicity Resources Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star? | GotQuestions.orgWhat did the Law mean when it referred to a lasting ordinance? | GotQuestions.org Why is Jesus referred to as a man of sorrows in Isaiah 53:3? | GotQuestions.org Referred: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Referred (7 Occurrences)Matthew 3:3 Mark 12:12 Luke 20:19 John 7:39 John 11:13 Galatians 3:19 Hebrews 2:14 Subtopics Related Terms |
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