The term "supposedly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of assumptions or beliefs based on appearances or incomplete information is present throughout Scripture. This entry explores instances where assumptions or perceptions play a role in biblical narratives and teachings.

Assumptions in Biblical Narratives

1. The Case of Eli and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:12-14): Eli, the priest, observed Hannah praying silently and assumed she was drunk. The text states, "As she kept on praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk" . This assumption was based on outward appearances rather than understanding her true spiritual state.

2. Jesus and the Pharisees (Luke 7:36-39): When a sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet, the Pharisee who had invited Jesus to dinner assumed that if Jesus were a prophet, He would know the woman's sinful nature and reject her. The passage reads, "When the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, 'If this man were a prophet, He would know who is touching Him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner'" . This assumption was based on societal norms and expectations rather than the grace and forgiveness Jesus offered.

3. Paul's Shipwreck (Acts 27:13-14): The sailors assumed that a gentle south wind meant safe passage, but they were soon caught in a violent storm. "When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island" . This assumption was based on temporary conditions rather than the warnings Paul had given.

Teachings on Assumptions and Perceptions

1. Judging by Appearances (John 7:24): Jesus taught against making judgments based on appearances, urging instead for righteous judgment. "Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly" . This teaching emphasizes the importance of discernment and understanding beyond superficial observations.

2. The Heart's Intentions (1 Samuel 16:7): When Samuel was sent to anoint a new king, God reminded him not to judge by appearance or height, for the Lord looks at the heart. "But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart'" . This highlights the divine perspective that values inner character over external attributes.

3. Faith and Understanding (Hebrews 11:1): Faith itself involves a belief in things not seen, which can be contrasted with assumptions based on incomplete evidence. "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see" . This verse underscores the difference between faith and mere supposition.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the word "supposedly," it addresses the human tendency to make assumptions based on limited information. Through various narratives and teachings, Scripture encourages believers to seek deeper understanding and discernment, relying on God's wisdom rather than superficial judgments.4583. seleniazomai -- to be moonstruck, spec. be epileptic ...
... be epileptic (supposedly influenced by the moon). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
seleniazomai Phonetic Spelling: (sel-ay-nee-ad'-zom-ahee) Short ...
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485. antilogia -- gainsaying, contradiction
... properly, a conclusion which closely "," but does so in an way; a controversy (dispute,
"gainsaying"), taking the opposite side to attack (supposedly on the ...
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The Historicity of the Book of Jonah.
... Without presenting the multiplied difficulties that rationalism has supposedly
discovered, they may be summed up in their statement substantially, that the ...
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How to Speak in Public
... estimating facts and arguments. Such a mind is supposedly free from prejudice
and seeks the truth at any cost. Such a mind does ...
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Chapter xii
... As far as the life of Abram, which now follows, is concerned, it is usually divided
into about four different periods, each supposedly set off by the ...
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Synopsis. --The Present Net Results of the Discussion of the ...
... The elimination of the indefensible, the setting aside of the legendary, the
transference of the supposedly miraculous to the order of natural powers and ...
/.../miracles and supernatural religion/ii synopsis the present net results.htm

The Doctrine of Angels.
... We read of Michael, the archangel (Jude 9; 1:Thess.4:16); angels, authorities, and
powers"which are supposedly ranks and orders of angels (1:Pet.3:22; Col.1 ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of angels.htm

The Last Exile
... Glad to suffer something for the Faith, they received the news with joy and were
promptly embarked on a ship which was supposedly to carry them to the country ...
//christianbookshelf.org/forbes/saint athanasius/chapter 10 the last exile.htm

The Resurrection
... In a word, then, those who disbelieve in the resurrection have no support in facts,
if their gods and evil spirits do not drive away the supposedly dead Christ ...
/.../athanasius/on the incarnation of the word/chapter 5 the resurrection.htm

Elucidations.
... real things. In politics, as in theology, it is best to stick to the text,
and to avoid supposedly equivalent phrases. Such phrases ...
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To the Ephesians
... eternal life. "Where is the wise man? Where is the debater?" [197] Where
are the boasts of those supposedly intelligent? ?^2For our ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/to the ephesians.htm

The Bible in the Life of To-Day
... growing as they pass. In these circles also every supposedly adverse result
of critical study is welcomed and remembered. If it is ...
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Supposedly (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Supposedly (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 23:30 Therefore,
behold, I am against the prophets, says Yahweh, who ...
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Abi (2 Occurrences)
... Hence a proper name constructed with it may supposedly be either a clause or a sentence;
if it is a sentence, either of the two words may be either subject or ...
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Supposed (19 Occurrences)

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Lemuel (3 Occurrences)
... leave it as a proper name, translating "king of Massa," and referring for his kingdom
to Massa (Genesis 25:14), one of the sons of Ishmael, supposedly head of ...
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Images (158 Occurrences)
... Image of Jealousy (5) Chambers of Imagery (6) 'Ephod LITERATURE 1. Definition: Images,
as used here, are visible representations of supposedly supernatural or ...
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Enchantment (4 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ENCHANTMENT. en-chant'-ment: The occult arts, either
supposedly or pretentiously supernatural, were common to all oriental races. ...
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Chafe (1 Occurrence)
... deadly, destructive, ferocious, "as a bear robbed of her whelps"): Occurs only in
2 Samuel 17:8; used by Hushai to characterize David's supposedly fierce mood ...
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Supposes (1 Occurrence)

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Serpent (40 Occurrences)
... Names: As stated above, all of the Hebrew and Greek names except qippoz, which occurs
only in Isaiah 34:15, are used of snakes actually or supposedly poisonous ...
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Taxing (3 Occurrences)
... This latter passage is especially interesting because it seems to indicate (2 Kings
23:35 f) a graduated system of taxation supposedly honored more often in ...
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