Subjecting, in a biblical context, refers to the act of bringing oneself or others under authority, control, or governance. This concept is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, where it is often associated with submission to God's will, the authority of Christ, and the established order within various human relationships.

Divine Order and Creation

The principle of subjecting is rooted in the divine order established by God at creation. In Genesis, God creates the heavens and the earth, establishing a hierarchy within creation. Humanity is given dominion over the earth and its creatures, as seen in Genesis 1:28 : "God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'"

Christ's Authority

The New Testament emphasizes the authority of Christ, to whom all things are subjected. In 1 Corinthians 15:27 , Paul writes, "For 'God has put everything under His feet.' But when it says that everything has been put under Him, it is clear that this does not include the One who put everything under Him." This passage highlights the supremacy of Christ and the ultimate subjection of all creation to Him.

Human Relationships

Subjecting is also a key principle in human relationships, particularly within the family and the church. Ephesians 5:22-24 instructs, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." This passage underscores the importance of order and respect within the marital relationship, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the church.

Similarly, Hebrews 13:17 speaks to the relationship between church members and their leaders: "Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you."

Submission to Governing Authorities

The Bible also addresses the subjecting of oneself to governing authorities. Romans 13:1-2 states, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." This passage emphasizes the divine origin of authority and the believer's responsibility to respect and obey civil leaders.

Spiritual Warfare

In the realm of spiritual warfare, subjecting oneself to God is crucial for resisting the devil. James 4:7 exhorts believers, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." This verse highlights the protective power of submission to God in the believer's spiritual life.

Conclusion

The concept of subjecting in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing the divine order of creation, the authority of Christ, the structure of human relationships, and the believer's relationship with governing authorities and spiritual forces. Through submission, believers align themselves with God's will and purpose, reflecting the order and harmony intended by the Creator.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Subject.5293. hupotasso -- to place or rank under, to subject, mid. to ...
... to obey NASB Word Usage put in subjection (5), subject (16), subjected (7),
subjecting (1), subjection (4), submissive (3), submit (2). ...
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This is He who Took a Bodily Form in the virgin
... O Israel, transgressor of the law, why hast thou committed this new iniquity,
subjecting the Lord to new sufferings"thine own Lord, Him who fashioned thee ...
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On Mutual Subjection {1} --(First Printed in 1744)
... And although this doctrine of subjecting ourselves to one another may seem to grate
upon the pride and vanity of mankind, and may therefore be hard to be ...
/.../swift/three sermons three prayers/on mutual subjection 1first printed.htm

Ephesians v. 15, 16, 17
... melody with your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name
of our Lord Jesus Christ to God even the Father; subjecting yourselves one ...
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Justinian.
... maintain. And so we lost no time in subjecting and uniting all bishops of
the whole eastern region[116] to the See of your Holiness. ...
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The True Doctrine is to be Sought in the Prophets.
... where, in remarkable accordance with inspiration [931] she compares delusion to
darkness, and the knowledge of God to the sun and light, and subjecting both to ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter viii the true doctrine is.htm

Choice Op Companions.
... At your age the heart is confiding and effusive, and it needs some bosom in which
to repose its confidence; for it would be subjecting it to an ordeal too rude ...
/.../sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/chapter xiv choice op companions.htm

Scheme of Necessity Denies the Reality of Moral Distinctions.
... or a necessary sin, is a contradiction in terms, if we would only allow reason to
speak for itself, instead of extorting testimony from it by subjecting it to ...
/.../chapter iii scheme of necessity.htm

Dr. Martin Luther Concerning Penitence and Indulgences.
... 7. God never remits any man's guilt, without at the same time subjecting him, humbled
in all things, to the authority of his representative the priest. ...
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The Choice of Pursuits.
... therefore, in idleness and ignorance of any useful occupation, is not only doing
great injustice to the child, but also to human society, subjecting her to ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/philips/the christian home/chapter xxi the choice of.htm

Paul Before the Council.
... The barbarous practise of subjecting an accused person, to torture, was, in certain
cases, permitted by the Romans, and has been adopted by some modern nations ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvi paul before the.htm

Subjecting (5 Occurrences)
... n.) of Subject. Multi-Version Concordance Subjecting (5 Occurrences). Ephesians
5:21 subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. (WEB ASV YLT). ...
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Subjected (18 Occurrences)

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Subjection (40 Occurrences)

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Unsubjected (1 Occurrence)
... Hebrews 2:8 all things Thou didst put in subjection under his feet,' for in the
subjecting to him the all things, nothing did He leave to him unsubjected, and ...
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Unsubject (1 Occurrence)
... Unsubject (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 2:8 thou hast subjected all things under his feet.
For in subjecting all things to him, he has left nothing unsubject to him. ...
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Universe (19 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 2:8 Thou hast put everything in subjection under his feet." For this subjecting
of the universe to man implies the leaving nothing not subject to him. ...
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Leach (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (vt) To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of
percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee. ...
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Implies (4 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 2:8 Thou hast put everything in subjection under his feet." For this subjecting
of the universe to man implies the leaving nothing not subject to him. ...
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Domestics (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 2:18 The domestics! be subjecting yourselves in all fear to the masters,
not only to the good and gentle, but also to the cross; (YLT). ...
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Burning (415 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of
fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated. Int. ...
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