Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the concept of "treat" encompasses various aspects of human interaction, including how individuals are to behave towards one another, how they are to respond to God, and how they are to handle the created world. The term "treat" can be understood in terms of behavior, attitude, and actions towards others, reflecting the moral and ethical teachings found throughout Scripture.Treatment of Others The Bible places significant emphasis on the treatment of others, advocating for love, respect, and fairness. In the Old Testament, the Law given to Moses includes numerous instructions on how to treat fellow human beings. Leviticus 19:18 commands, "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD." This principle of loving one's neighbor is foundational and is reiterated by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus' teachings further expand on this concept. In the Sermon on the Mount, He instructs, "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" (Matthew 7:12). This "Golden Rule" encapsulates the biblical ethic of reciprocal kindness and respect. The Apostle Paul also addresses the treatment of others in his epistles. In Ephesians 4:32 , he writes, "Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." This call to kindness and forgiveness reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of believers. Treatment of Enemies The Bible's teachings on the treatment of enemies are radical and countercultural. Jesus commands His followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them (Matthew 5:44). This instruction challenges believers to rise above natural inclinations towards retaliation and instead embody the love and grace of God. The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in Romans 12:20-21 , quoting Proverbs 25:21-22: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." This passage encourages believers to respond to hostility with acts of kindness, thereby reflecting the character of Christ. Treatment of the Vulnerable Scripture consistently advocates for the fair and compassionate treatment of the vulnerable, including widows, orphans, and foreigners. In Deuteronomy 10:18-19 , God is described as one who "executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and who loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing." The Israelites are commanded to emulate God's justice and love in their treatment of these groups. James 1:27 underscores the importance of caring for the vulnerable as an expression of true religion: "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." Treatment of Creation The Bible also addresses the treatment of the natural world. In Genesis 1:28 , God gives humanity the mandate to "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." This dominion is not a license for exploitation but a call to stewardship, reflecting God's care for His creation. The Psalms often celebrate the beauty and majesty of creation, encouraging a respectful and worshipful attitude towards the natural world. Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." In summary, the biblical concept of "treat" encompasses a wide range of ethical teachings that guide believers in their interactions with others, their response to adversaries, their care for the vulnerable, and their stewardship of creation. These principles are rooted in the character of God and the transformative power of the Gospel. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.2. (v. t.) To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely. 3. (v. t.) To entertain with food or drink, especially the latter, as a compliment, or as an expression of friendship or regard; as, to treat the whole company. 4. (v. t.) To negotiate; to settle; to make terms for. 5. (v. t.) To care for medicinally or surgically; to manage in the use of remedies or appliances; as, to treat a disease, a wound, or a patient. 6. (v. t.) To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulfuric acid. 7. (v. t.) To entreat; to beseech. 8. (v. i.) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; -- usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties. 9. (v. i.) To negotiate; to come to terms of accommodation; -- often followed by with; as, envoys were appointed to treat with France. 10. (v. i.) To give a gratuitous entertainment, esp. of food or drink, as a compliment. 11. (n.) A parley; a conference. 12. (n.) An entertainment given as an expression of regard. 13. (n.) That which affords entertainment; a gratification; a satisfaction; as, the concert was a rich treat. Greek 2559. kakoo -- to ill-treat ... to ill-treat. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kakoo Phonetic Spelling: (kak-o'-o) Short Definition: I treat badly Definition: I treat badly, afflict ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2559.htm - 7k 2558. kakoucheo -- to ill-treat 1847. exoudeneo -- to despise, treat with contempt 1848. exoutheneo -- to despise, treat with contempt 821. atimoo -- handle shamefully. 2616. katadunasteuo -- to exercise power over 1796. enubrizo -- to insult 818. atimazo -- to dishonor 1908. epereazo -- to revile 515. axioo -- to deem worthy Strong's Hebrew 5006. naats -- to spurn, treat with contempt... 5005, 5006. naats. 5007 . to spurn, treat with contempt. Transliteration: naats Phonetic Spelling: (naw-ats') Short Definition: spurned. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/5006.htm - 6k 5235a. nakar -- to act or treat as foreign or strange, to disguise 7188. qashach -- to make hard, treat roughly 2554. chamas -- to treat violently or wrong 7751c. shut -- to treat with despite 6696b. tsur -- to show hostility to, treat as foe 5235. neker -- to act or treat as foreign or strange, to disguise 7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad 7043. qalal -- to be slight, swift or trifling 2107. zul -- to lavish Library It is Difficult to Treat of the virtue of the Soul... Begins to Treat of the Union of the Soul with God in Prayer. How ... How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the ... We do not Here Treat of all Kinds of Mortification or virtues... He Thought that He was to Treat Every Man in the Person of Christ But Some Treat the Holy Trinity in an Awful Manner... The Way to Treat those who Wrong Us Your Origen Allows Himself to Treat of the Transmigration of Souls ... But Others Treat of Higher and More Serious Themes, and Show us a ... Since These Things are So, Because it were Too Long to Treat ... Thesaurus Treat (53 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly. ... /t/treat.htm - 23k Ill-treat (3 Occurrences) Entreat (55 Occurrences) Honor (240 Occurrences) Divorce (18 Occurrences) Negotiate (1 Occurrence) Worship (332 Occurrences) Touch (82 Occurrences) Regard (230 Occurrences) Deserve (40 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about how you should treat others? | GotQuestions.orgHow should a Christian treat his/her boss? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about how to handle a sibling rivalry? | GotQuestions.org Treat: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Treat (53 Occurrences)Matthew 7:12 Matthew 18:17 Matthew 18:35 Matthew 24:51 Mark 12:6 Luke 6:23 Luke 6:26 Luke 6:31 Luke 15:19 Acts 7:6 Acts 14:5 1 Corinthians 12:23 2 Corinthians 13:10 Galatians 4:14 Ephesians 6:9 Colossians 3:19 Colossians 4:1 1 Timothy 5:1 1 Peter 3:7 Jude 1:16 Genesis 19:9 Genesis 30:20 Genesis 34:31 Genesis 43:6 Leviticus 22:2 Numbers 10:29 Numbers 11:15 Numbers 20:12 Numbers 27:14 Deuteronomy 21:14 Deuteronomy 21:16 Deuteronomy 32:51 Joshua 2:14 Judges 1:24 Ruth 4:11 1 Samuel 11:2 2 Samuel 19:43 Job 6:26 Jeremiah 3:19 Jeremiah 15:11 Jeremiah 19:12 Jeremiah 24:8 Jeremiah 29:22 Jeremiah 34:18 Ezekiel 15:6 Ezekiel 23:29 Ezekiel 35:11 Ezekiel 35:15 Ezekiel 36:11 Daniel 1:13 Hosea 11:8 Nahum 3:6 Zechariah 8:11 Subtopics Related Terms |
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