In biblical contexts, the concept of being "registered" often pertains to the recording or enrolling of individuals for various purposes, such as censuses, genealogies, or specific duties. This practice is evident in both the Old and New Testaments, serving as a means of organization and accountability among the people of Israel and the early Christian community.

Old Testament Context

The practice of registration is notably seen in the censuses conducted during the time of Moses. In the Book of Numbers, God commands Moses to take a census of the entire Israelite community. Numbers 1:2-3 states, "Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army."

This registration was crucial for organizing the tribes, preparing for military engagements, and ensuring the proper distribution of land and resources. It also served a spiritual purpose, as it was a means of acknowledging each individual's place within the covenant community of Israel.

Genealogical records were another form of registration, meticulously maintained to preserve the lineage of the tribes and families. These records were essential for determining tribal inheritance rights and maintaining the purity of the priesthood, as seen in Ezra 2:62 : "These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but they could not find it, so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, registration is most prominently featured in the account of the birth of Jesus Christ. Luke 2:1-3 records, "Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to his own town to register."

This decree led Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace. The registration here serves as a divine orchestration of events, aligning with God's sovereign plan for the incarnation of His Son.

Spiritual Implications

The concept of being registered also carries spiritual significance. In the Book of Revelation, the Lamb's Book of Life is a heavenly register containing the names of those who belong to Christ. Revelation 21:27 declares, "But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life."

This divine register underscores the importance of spiritual belonging and eternal security for believers. It serves as a reminder of God's omniscience and the assurance of salvation for those who are in Christ.

Conclusion

Throughout Scripture, the act of registration is a multifaceted concept, encompassing practical, genealogical, and spiritual dimensions. It reflects God's order and purpose for His people, both in their earthly organization and their eternal destiny.(imp. & p. p.) of Register.3205. yalad -- to bear, bring forth, beget
... sons (1), has (1), have (2), labor (5), labor has borne (1), labor the midwife
(1), laid (1), midwife (1), midwives (6), produced (1), registered by ancestry ( ...
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3789. kathab -- to write
... to write NASB Word Usage decreed (1), describe (3), described (1), inscribed (1),
prescribed (2), record (3), recorded (7), registered (3), registers (1), sign ...
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Writing v. But as up to that Time the Genealogies of the Hebrews ...
... I."The Epistle to Aristides. Writing V. But as up to that time the
genealogies of the Hebrews had been registered in? But as ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/writing v but as up.htm

Jesus is Born at Bethlehem
... In those days the Emperor Augustus commanded that every one should be registered.
So all went to be registered, each to his own town. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus is born at bethlehem.htm

Of the Two Fathers and Leaders who Sprang from one Progenitor.
... which are propagated from him who is called Seth, although daughters as well as
sons are said to have been begotten, no woman is expressly registered by name ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 17 of the two fathers.htm

How it is that Cain's Line Terminates in the Eighth Generation ...
... Why, then, is so small a number of Cain's generations registered, if it was proper
to trace them to the deluge, and if there was no such delay of the date of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 20 how it is that.htm

The Investigative Judgment.
... The books of record in heaven, in which the names and the deeds of men are
registered, are to determine the decisions of the judgment. ...
/.../28 the investigative judgment.htm

Facing Life's Record
... The books of record in heaven, in which the names and the deeds of men are
registered, are to determine the decisions of the judgment. ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 28 facing lifes record.htm

The Poor Man's Friend
... When ten thousand slaves have cried to God apparently in vain, it has not really
been in vain, for he has registered their cries, and in due season has avenged ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 53 1907/the poor mans friend.htm

Our Status.
... If by some mistake a girl were registered as a boy, and therefore counted as a boy,
then at the proper time she would be summoned to serve in the militia ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxi our status.htm

That the Original Language in Use among Men was that which was ...
... We are to understand that, when the earth was divided, the descendants of Noah who
are registered as founders of nations were not only already born, but were ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 11 that the original language.htm

The Nativity of Jesus the Messiah.
... According to the Roman law, all country-people were to be registered in their own
city' - meaning thereby the town to which the village or place, where they ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter vi the nativity of.htm

Registered (21 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Registered (21 Occurrences). Luke 2:3 and all went to
be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged. (WEY). ...
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Register (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Register (14 Occurrences). Luke 2:3 and all went to be
registered--every one to the town to which he belonged. (Root in WEY NAS NIV). ...
/r/register.htm - 13k

Pedigree
... In Numbers 1:18, it is said: "They declared their pedigrees"; that is, they enrolled
or registered themselves according to their family connections. ...
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Nethanel (14 Occurrences)
... (9) A priest registered under the high priest Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:21). (10) A Levite
musician who assisted at the dedication of the walls (Nehemiah 12:36). ...
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Universal (7 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 12:23 the universal gathering; and to the assembly of the firstborn who
are registered in heaven; and to God, judge of all; and to the spirits of just ...
/u/universal.htm - 9k

Jephthah (26 Occurrences)
... Jephthah prepared for battle, but before taking the field paused at Mizpeh of Gilead,
and registered a vow that if he were successful in battle, he would offer ...
/j/jephthah.htm - 20k

Indicated (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Indicate. 2. (a.) Shown; denoted;
registered; measured. Multi-Version Concordance Indicated (4 Occurrences). ...
/i/indicated.htm - 7k

Registers (2 Occurrences)

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Poll (5 Occurrences)
... in an election. 6. (n.) The casting or recording of the votes of registered
electors; as, the close of the poll. 7. (n.) The place ...
/p/poll.htm - 12k

Betrothed (19 Occurrences)
... (WEY ASV DBY YLT RSV). Luke 2:5 to have himself registered together with Mary, who
was betrothed to him and was with child. (WEY ASV DBY YLT RSV). ...
/b/betrothed.htm - 12k

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