The term "reputed" refers to the general belief or opinion held about someone or something, often without definitive proof. In the context of the Bible, reputation plays a significant role in understanding the character and influence of various figures, both divine and human. The concept of being reputed is closely tied to themes of honor, integrity, and the perception of one's character within the community.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, reputation is often linked to one's standing before God and the community. For instance, the patriarchs such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were reputed for their faith and obedience to God. Their reputations were not only important for their personal legacy but also for the establishment of Israel as God's chosen people. Proverbs frequently addresses the importance of a good name, as seen in Proverbs 22:1 : "A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, reputation continues to hold significant weight, particularly in the early Christian communities. Jesus Himself was reputed among the people for His teachings and miracles, which drew both followers and critics. In Matthew 16:13-14 , Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They reply, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." This passage highlights the varied reputations Jesus held among the people.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the importance of reputation in the qualifications for church leaders. In 1 Timothy 3:7 , Paul writes, "Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil." Here, reputation is linked to the moral and spiritual integrity required of those in leadership positions within the church.

Reputation and Witness

Reputation in the Bible is not merely about personal honor but is deeply connected to one's witness for God. The reputation of believers is meant to reflect the character of Christ and serve as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel. In Matthew 5:16 , Jesus instructs, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." This underscores the idea that a believer's reputation should ultimately point others to God.

Challenges to Reputation

The Bible also acknowledges the challenges and potential pitfalls related to reputation. False accusations and slander are addressed in several passages, emphasizing the need for truth and justice. In Psalm 31:13 , David laments, "For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side; they conspire against me and plot to take my life." This highlights the vulnerability of one's reputation to the deceit and malice of others.

Conclusion

While the Bible places significant emphasis on the importance of a good reputation, it also reminds believers that their ultimate identity and worth are found in Christ. The pursuit of a good reputation should be rooted in a desire to honor God and serve as a faithful witness to His truth and love.(imp. & p. p.) of Repute.1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... to have an opinion, to seem NASB Word Usage deem (1), expect (1), has a mind (1),
inclined (1), recognized (1), regarded (1), reputation (3), reputed (1), seem ...
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116. Athenai -- Athens, capital of Attica in Greece
... Athens. Plural of Athene (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have
founded the city); Athenoe, the capitol of Greece -- Athens. ...
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2933. tamah -- to be stopped up, stupid
... be defiled, be reputed vile. A collateral form of tame'; to be impure in a religious
sense -- be defiled, be reputed vile. see HEBREW tame'. 2932b, 2933. ...
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Synopsis. --A Clearer Conception of Miracle Approached. --Works of ...
... IV SYNOPSIS."A clearer conception of miracle approached."Works of Jesus
once reputed miraculous not so reputed now. IV SYNOPSIS ...
/.../miracles and supernatural religion/iv synopsis a clearer conception of.htm

That Before his Birth in Time Christ was Always Called God by the ...
... And so the prophet Isaiah says, "Cease ye from the man whose breath is in his nostrils,
for it is He in whom he is reputed to be;" or as it is more exactly and ...
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Galatians Chapter ii.
... Ver.6. "But from those who were reputed to be somewhat [48] (whatsoever they were,
it maketh no matter to me, God accepteth no man's person.)". ...
/.../galatians chapter ii.htm

The Sinner's Friend
... of the Savior in the very form of sinners, taking upon himself the flesh of sinners,
being born of a sinner, having a sinner for his reputed father"his very ...
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Trypho Asks that Christ be Proved God, but Without Metaphor Justin ...
... as if they really were gods, but because the Scripture is teaching us that the true
God, who made all things, is Lord alone of those who are reputed gods and ...
/.../chapter lv trypho asks that christ.htm

Peter's Daily Work.
... And thus doing and discoursing day by day, he strongly buttressed the law of God,
challenging the reputed gods with the reputed Genesis, [1138] and arguing ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxxiv peters daily work.htm

Whether it was Fitting for Christ to be Crucified with Thieves?
... was crucified with thieves. On the contrary, It was foretold by Isaias
(53:12): "And He was reputed with the wicked.". I answer that ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether it was fitting for 4.htm

Whether Habits Increase?
... quantities, a thing is said to be great, according as it reaches the perfection
of quantity due to it; wherefore a certain quantity is reputed great in man ...
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Whether Seven Years is Fittingly Assigned as the Age for Betrothal ...
... 7: Further, those who at about the age of puberty, but before it, enter into the
marriage contract by words expressive of the present are reputed to be married ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether seven years is fittingly.htm

Synopsis. --The Present Net Results of the Discussion of the ...
... to the baggage of the Church."Probability of a further reduction of the list of
miracles."Also of a further transfer of events reputed miraculous to the ...
/.../miracles and supernatural religion/ii synopsis the present net results.htm

Reputed (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reputed (4 Occurrences). ... (WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV). Job
18:3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? ...
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Repute (12 Occurrences)
... to estimate. 2. (n.) Character reputed or attributed; reputation, whether
good or bad; established opinion; public estimate. 3. (n ...
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Oracle (57 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry
respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle ...
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Commentaries
... Its reputed founder was Lucian (martyred 311 AD); but its real heads were Diodorus
of Tarsus(379-94 AD) and Theodore of Mopsuestia (393-428 AD); and its most ...
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Phoenicians
... Their presence in Attica is vouched for by inscriptions, and legend connects Thebes
with them in the person of Cadmus, the reputed son of Agenor, king of ...
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Phoenicia (6 Occurrences)
... Their presence in Attica is vouched for by inscriptions, and legend connects Thebes
with them in the person of Cadmus, the reputed son of Agenor, king of ...
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Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)
... He was a notable wise man who, it seems, was reputed to have been taken by the gods
Shamash and Ramman into their fellowship and made acquainted with the ...
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Antediluvian
... He was a notable wise man who, it seems, was reputed to have been taken by the gods
Shamash and Ramman into their fellowship and made acquainted with the ...
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Keilah (16 Occurrences)
... The reputed strength of Keilah is confirmed by its mention in 5 tablets in the Tell
el-Amarna Letters under the name of Kilts (qilti, Petrie) with Gedor, Gath ...
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Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences)
... the way to Lydda. But it is open to doubt whether the reputed site of their
day had any serious claims. Any suggested site should ...
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