Definition and Meaning:
The term "reflect" in a biblical context often refers to the act of contemplation, meditation, or mirroring God's character and teachings in one's life. It involves a deep consideration of God's Word and His works, leading to spiritual growth and transformation.

Biblical References:

1. Meditation and Contemplation:
Reflecting on God's Word is a recurring theme in Scripture. Psalm 1:2 states, "But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." This verse highlights the importance of constant reflection on God's commandments as a source of delight and wisdom.

2. Self-Examination:
Reflection also involves examining one's own life in light of God's standards. In 2 Corinthians 13:5, Paul urges believers, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." This self-reflection is crucial for spiritual authenticity and growth.

3. Mirroring God's Character:
Believers are called to reflect God's character in their lives. Ephesians 5:1-2 instructs, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God." Reflecting God's love and holiness is a central aspect of Christian living.

4. Transformation through Reflection:
Reflecting on God's glory leads to transformation. 2 Corinthians 3:18 states, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." This passage emphasizes the transformative power of reflecting on God's glory.

5. Wisdom and Understanding:
Reflecting on God's works and creation leads to wisdom. Psalm 77:12 declares, "I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds." Such reflection fosters a deeper understanding of God's power and faithfulness.

Theological Significance:

Reflecting on God's Word and character is essential for spiritual maturity. It involves a deliberate and ongoing process of aligning one's thoughts, actions, and attitudes with God's will. Through reflection, believers gain insight, wisdom, and the ability to discern God's guidance in their lives. This practice is not merely intellectual but deeply spiritual, as it involves the heart and soul in seeking a closer relationship with God.

Practical Application:

1. Daily Devotion:
Set aside time each day for reading and reflecting on Scripture. This practice helps internalize God's Word and apply it to daily life.

2. Prayerful Reflection:
Engage in prayerful reflection, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal areas in need of growth and to provide guidance and strength.

3. Journaling:
Keep a journal to record insights and reflections on Scripture and personal experiences. This can serve as a tool for tracking spiritual growth and God's faithfulness.

4. Community Reflection:
Participate in small groups or Bible studies where collective reflection on God's Word can provide diverse insights and encouragement.

By engaging in reflection, believers can deepen their faith, grow in wisdom, and more fully embody the teachings of Christ in their lives.1. (v.) To bend back; to give a backward turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays of light; polished metals reflect heat.

2. (v.) To give back an image or likeness of; to mirror.

3. (v. i.) To throw back light, heat, or the like; to return rays or beams.

4. (v. i.) To be sent back; to rebound as from a surface; to revert; to return.

5. (v. i.) To throw or turn back the thoughts upon anything; to contemplate. Specifically: To attend earnestly to what passes within the mind; to attend to the facts or phenomena of consciousness; to use attention or earnest thought; to meditate; especially, to think in relation to moral truth or rules.

6. (v. i.) To cast reproach; to cause censure or dishonor.

2734. katoptrizo -- to reflect as a mirror
... to reflect as a mirror. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katoptrizo Phonetic
Spelling: (kat-op-trid'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I mirror, reflect ...
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1760. enthumeomai -- to reflect on, to ponder
... to reflect on, to ponder. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: enthumeomai Phonetic
Spelling: (en-thoo-meh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I meditate upon, reflect ...
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1327a. dienthumeomai -- to consider, reflect
... 1327, 1327a. dienthumeomai. 1327b . to consider, reflect. Transliteration:
dienthumeomai Short Definition: reflecting. Word Origin ...
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1327. diexodos -- to consider, reflect
... to consider, reflect. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: diexodos Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-ex'-od-os) Short Definition: a public spot in a city ...
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4908. sunetos -- intelligent
... more neutral. But even here it doesn't reflect the prudence (intelligence)
that comes directly from the Holy Spirit.]. Word Origin ...
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1911. epiballo -- to throw over, to throw oneself
... to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more
or less force); specially (with heautou implied) to reflect; impersonally, to ...
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Let Then the High Accomplished Scholar Reflect, that He Comes by ...
... Address 121: Let then the high accomplished scholar reflect, that he
comes by his wit? Let then the high accomplished scholar ...
/.../address 121 0 0 let then the.htm

Does it not Occur to You to Reflect and to Examine in Whose Domain ...
... Book I. 30 Does it not occur to you to reflect and to examine in whose
domain you? Does it not occur to you to reflect and to ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/30 does it not occur.htm

May 24. "Where is the Way Where Light Dwelleth" (Job xxxviii. 19).
... If they are put in certain positions they will reflect the beauty of the sun. ... If
they are many-sided, they reflect more light, and display more beauty. ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /may 24 where is the.htm

Another Mode of Justification
... But if any one will only reflect upon it that the Gospel has not been given in vain
to the world, and that Christ has not been promised, set forth, has not ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 9 another mode of.htm

To Sister Bartolomea Della Seta Nun in the Convent of Santo ...
... I would rather exert myself for Christ crucified, feeling pain, gloom and inward
conflicts, than not exert myself and feel repose." And reflect, that this is ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to sister bartolomea della seta.htm

The Formula of Sanctification
... What is the "glory" of the Lord, and how can mortal man reflect it, and how can
that act as an "impressed force" in moulding him to a nobler form? ...
/.../the formula of sanctification.htm

How to Become Like Christ.
... No sooner are we told by Paul that we must act as mirrors of Christ than we recognise
that nature has made us to be mirrors, that we cannot but reflect what is ...
/.../dods/how to become like christ/how to become like christ.htm

The Open Door.
... And these precious stones are of different colours, as they reflect the
light from a different point. So is it with the people of ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon xxxv the open door.htm

"Boast not Thyself of To-Morrow, for Thou Knowest not what a Day ...
... I mean, God hath given to man two notable capacities beyond other things;"one is,
to know and reflect upon himself, and to consider what conveniency is in ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon vi boast not thyself.htm

A New Years Sermon to the Young
... These are Rejoice, Reflect, Remember. Rejoice"the fitting gladness of
youth; reflect"the solemn thought that will guard the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/a new years sermon to.htm

Reflect (6 Occurrences)
... turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface;
as, a mirror reflects rays of light; polished metals reflect heat. ...
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Deliberate (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To weigh in the mind; to consider the reasons for and against; to consider
maturely; to reflect upon; to ponder; as, to deliberate a question. ...
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Ethics
... primarily manners. 1. Rise of Ethics: Men live before they reflect, and
act before they examine the grounds of action. So long as ...
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Glass (12 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) A weatherglass; a barometer. 9. (vt) To reflect, as in a mirror; to
mirror; -- used reflexively. 10. (vt) To case in glass. 11. ...
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Providence (3 Occurrences)
... His words reflect the views that were entertained by all the Old Testament historains
as to God's hand in the government and guidance of the nation. ...
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Night (3322 Occurrences)
... in the account of Creation, namely, "And there was evening and there was morning,
one day" (Genesis 1:5); Leviticus 23:32 and Daniel 8:14 reflect the same mode ...
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Occupies (1 Occurrence)
... Occupies (1 Occurrence). Ecclesiastes 5:20 For he shall not often reflect on the
days of his life; because God occupies him with the joy of his heart. (WEB). ...
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Outwardly (7 Occurrences)
... If any man is confident as regards himself that he specially belongs to Christ,
let him consider again and reflect that just as he belongs to Christ, so also ...
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Galatians (2 Occurrences)
... pelikois grammasin), that his hand-writing may reflect the energy and determination
of his soul." (see JUSTIFICATION.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Fatherless (44 Occurrences)
... value of human life. Passages in the Apocrypha reflect the same spirit
(2 Esdras 2:20; Ecclesiasticus 4:10). In the New Testament ...
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