The term "undid" is not frequently encountered in the Bible; however, the concept of undoing or reversing actions is present throughout the Scriptures. This idea often relates to God's ability to reverse human actions, decisions, or the consequences of sin, as well as the restoration and redemption that He offers.

Divine Reversal and Restoration

One of the most profound examples of divine reversal is found in the account of Joseph. Sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph's situation seemed dire. However, God "undid" the harm intended by his brothers and used it for good. In Genesis 50:20 , Joseph tells his brothers, "As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people." This passage highlights God's sovereign ability to transform and redeem situations that appear hopeless.

Undoing Sin and Its Consequences

The concept of undoing is also evident in the forgiveness of sins. Through Jesus Christ, believers experience the ultimate undoing of sin's power and penalty. In 1 John 3:8 , it is written, "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil." Here, the term "destroy" can be understood as undoing the effects of sin and the devil's influence over humanity.

Repentance and Turning Back

Repentance is another form of undoing, where individuals turn away from their sinful ways and return to God. In the Old Testament, the prophets frequently called the people of Israel to repent and undo their idolatrous practices. For instance, in Ezekiel 18:30 , God calls His people to repentance: "Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to your ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your offenses, so that sin will not be your downfall."

Undoing of Curses and Judgments

Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His power to undo curses and judgments when His people turn back to Him. In the book of Joel, after a devastating locust plague, God promises to restore what was lost: "I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you" (Joel 2:25). This promise of restoration signifies God's ability to undo the devastation brought by judgment when His people repent.

The Undoing of Death

The ultimate undoing is seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signifies the defeat of death itself. In 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 , Paul declares, "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'" Through Christ's resurrection, the finality of death is undone, offering believers the hope of eternal life.

In summary, while the specific term "undid" may not be prevalent in the biblical text, the theme of undoing is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's power to reverse, restore, and redeem.(v.) imp. of Undo.

Personal Notes: Relics Nearby that the Three Kings had Given to ...
... The writer undid it very carefully at home, and separated the remnants of stuff
which were twisted together in it, moistening them and pressing them flat ...
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Book iv. --Of Marcion's Antitheses.
... In crime: but lest he partner should become. Of adult age's guilt, death
immature. 70 Undid spontaneous future ills. Why, then,. Bids ...
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The Captivity.
... Manasseh's son, Amon, undid all the reformation of his latter years, and brought
back idolatry; and indeed, the whole Jewish people had become so corrupt, that ...
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Athor, the Golden
... When the young sculptor had gazed, the old servant nervously undid the roll, and
showed within a letter to the commander over Pa-Ramesu, written in the strong ...
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The Punishment of Atsu
... had brought to Snofru. While Atsu undid the roll the old servant made voluble
apologies for the broken seal. The commander stepped ...
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The Debt of Israel
... on the back of the soft neck. Almost in tears she undid the clasp and
flung the collar away. It struck the earth with a musical ...
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Archelaus Said to Manes: Give us a Statement Now of the Doctrines ...
... Testament is the inventor of evil, who speaks thus of Himself: "I am a consuming
fire." [2158] "But the sagacious Archelaus completely undid this blasphemy. ...
/.../1 archelaus said to manes .htm

Frank Leigh's Song. AD 1586
... lovers' hands be sown? Nay, gentlest Cupid; 'twas my pride undid me; Nay,
guiltless dove; by mine own wound I fell. To worship, not ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/frank leighs song a d 1586.htm

Rom. xv. 8
... of the circumcision," he means this, that by having come and fulfilled the Law,
and been circumcised, and born of the seed of Abraham, He undid the curse ...
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Christ and Zacch??us the Salvation of the Body as Denied by ...
... [4967] So also "he loosened the bands of wickedness, undid the heavy burdens, let
the oppressed go free, and broke every yoke," [4968] when he said, "If I have ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxxvii christ and zacchaeus the.htm

Undid (2 Occurrences)
... (v.) imp. of Undo. Multi-Version Concordance Undid (2 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Genesis
44:11 Then every man quickly got his bag down and undid it. (BBE). ...
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Undiluted (1 Occurrence)

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Undetected (1 Occurrence)

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Stamps (4 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Revelation 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb undid one of the stamps, and the voice
of one of the four beasts came to my ears, saying as with a voice of thunder ...
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Bag (52 Occurrences)
... you will not be responsible. (BBE). Genesis 44:11 Then every man quickly
got his bag down and undid it. (BBE YLT). Genesis 44:12 And ...
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Quickly (254 Occurrences)
... was overcome with weeping. (BBE). Genesis 44:11 Then every man quickly
got his bag down and undid it. (BBE RSV NIV). Genesis 45:9 ...
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Judah (802 Occurrences)
... His son, however, undid these reforms, and public discontent grew to such an extent
that he was assassinated (2 Kings 21:19). Read Complete Article... ...
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Kingdom (409 Occurrences)
... His son, however, undid these reforms, and public discontent grew to such an extent
that he was assassinated (2 Kings 21:19). Read Complete Article... ...
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