The term "unlike" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of being unlike or different is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This idea often highlights the distinctiveness of God, His people, and His ways compared to the world and its practices.

God's Uniqueness

The Bible frequently emphasizes the uniqueness and holiness of God, setting Him apart from all other beings. In Isaiah 46:9 , God declares, "Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me." This verse underscores the incomparable nature of God, who is unlike any other deity or entity. His attributes, such as omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, further distinguish Him from His creation.

Israel's Distinctiveness

The nation of Israel was called to be unlike other nations, set apart for God's purposes. In Leviticus 20:26 , God commands, "You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own." This call to holiness required Israel to adhere to God's laws and commandments, which often stood in contrast to the practices of surrounding nations.

Christian Conduct

In the New Testament, believers are similarly called to live lives that are unlike the world. Romans 12:2 instructs, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Christians are encouraged to adopt a lifestyle that reflects their faith and commitment to Christ, distinguishing them from secular values and behaviors.

Jesus Christ's Example

Jesus Christ Himself is the ultimate example of being unlike the world. His teachings, actions, and sacrificial love set Him apart as the perfect model for believers. In John 18:36 , Jesus states, "My kingdom is not of this world." His kingdom operates on principles that are often contrary to worldly systems, emphasizing love, humility, and service.

The Church's Role

The Church, as the body of Christ, is called to be a light in the darkness, showcasing a way of life that is unlike the prevailing culture. In 1 Peter 2:9 , believers are described as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." This identity calls the Church to live out its mission in a manner that reflects God's character and truth.

Conclusion

While the word "unlike" may not appear explicitly in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture, emphasizing the distinctiveness of God, His people, and His kingdom. This theme challenges believers to live in a way that is set apart, reflecting the holiness and love of God in a world that often stands in contrast to His ways.1. (a.) Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

2. (a.) Not likely; improbable; unlikely.

2172. euchomai -- to pray
... 2172 ("pray, wish for") is used of wishes necessarily God-, unlike the meaning
associated with the stronger, prefixed cognate (4336, "pray"). ...
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644. aposkiasma -- a shadow
... But ( or !)because He Himself is His the ! Unlike a shadow, caused by
revolution, the Lord is and possesses all power and life . ...
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2915. krithe -- barley
... Barley was used "principally as food for horses" (Zod, ). (Rev 6:6) -- Unlike
annual crops, olives and grapes once devastated. The ...
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2532. kai -- and, even, also
... 2532 () is never , ie it never means "however" ("but") -- unlike the principal
conjunction () in OT Hebrew (G. Archer).]. Word Origin a prim. ...
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Sophonias Maintains that God Cannot Produce what is Unlike Himself ...
... Homily XX. Chapter V."Sophonias Maintains that God Cannot Produce What
is Unlike Himself. And Sophonias said again: "Your great ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter v sophonias maintains that god.htm

Showing How one is Like unto God through Grace and Unlike unto God ...
... THE SECOND BOOK CHAPTER LVIII. SHOWING HOW ONE IS LIKE UNTO GOD THROUGH
GRACE AND UNLIKE UNTO GOD THROUGH MORTAL SIN. Now consider ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter lviii showing how one.htm

Concerning "Great," "Small," "Same," "Different," "Like," "Unlike ...
... THE DIVINE NAMES CHAPTER IX Concerning "Great," "Small," "Same," "Different,"
"Like," "Unlike," "Standing," "Motion," "Equality.". ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter ix concerning great small.htm

Children May be Found of Like or of Unlike Dispositions with their ...
... Book II. Chapter 10 [VI.]"Children May Be Found of Like or of Unlike
Dispositions with Their Parents. Then, again, how ineptly ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 10 vi children may be.htm

To Him Succeeded Ezekias his Son, a Man Very Unlike his Father in ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter L. To him succeeded
Ezekias his son, a man very unlike his father in character.? ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter l to him succeeded.htm

Concerning the Twins Esau and Jacob, who were Very Unlike Each ...
... Book V. Chapter 4."Concerning the Twins Esau and Jacob, Who Were Very
Unlike Each Other Both in Their Character and Actions. In ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 4 concerning the twins esau.htm

What Benefit Has Been Conferred on us by the Incarnation of the ...
... 38 [XXIV.]"What Benefit Has Been Conferred on Us by the Incarnation of the Word;
Christ's Birth in the Flesh, Wherein It is Like and Wherein Unlike Our Own ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 38 xxiv what benefit has.htm

The Likeness of Christ to the Father is Asserted on the Authority ...
... of His glory, and the express image of His substance." [1762] The Apostle calls
Christ the image of the Father, and Arius says that He is unlike the Father. ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter vii the likeness of.htm

The Eternal Goodness
... What is wrong, then? Whatever is unlike right; whatever is unlike goodness; whatever
is unlike God; that is wrong. ... Simply because wrong is unlike himself. ...
/.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon v the eternal goodness.htm

Of what Befell the Orthodox Bishops at Constantinople.
... he produced the exposition of faith wherein, besides many other impieties, were
found the following expressions: "Things that are spoken of in unlike terms are ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xxiii of what befell the.htm

Unlike (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no
resemblance; as, the cases are unlike. ...Unlike (13 Occurrences). ...
/u/unlike.htm - 10k

Differ (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; --
with from. ... 4. (vt) To cause to be different or unlike; to set at variance. ...
/d/differ.htm - 8k

Altar (343 Occurrences)
... We may therefore feel sure that the altars of Genesis were of the general type
represented by Fig. 1 and were totally unlike the altars of Fig. ...
/a/altar.htm - 78k

Sodomite (1 Occurrence)
... For example, it is to be noted that the priesthood of Jesus is declared to be after
the order of Melchizedek, and consequently radically unlike that of the ...
/s/sodomite.htm - 101k

Alphabet (2 Occurrences)
... It is an interesting fact, with many practical bearings on text and exegesis, that
three sets of letters so very unlike in appearance as Hebrew, Greek and ...
/a/alphabet.htm - 24k

Forefathers (135 Occurrences)
... (WEY NIV). John 6:58 This is the bread which came down out of Heaven; it is unlike
that which your forefathers ate--for they ate and yet died. ...
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Likeness (52 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:14 According as many were appalled at thee--so marred was his visage unlike
that of a man, and his form unlike that of the sons of men-- (See NIV). ...
/l/likeness.htm - 29k

Priesthood (30 Occurrences)
... For example, it is to be noted that the priesthood of Jesus is declared to be after
the order of Melchizedek, and consequently radically unlike that of the ...
/p/priesthood.htm - 40k

Timothy (28 Occurrences)
... It was therefore quite a different case from that of Titus, where Paul refused to
allow circumcision to be performed (Acts 15:2)-Titus being, unlike Timothy, a ...
/t/timothy.htm - 38k

Necessity (22 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:27 who, unlike other High Priests, is not under the necessity of offering
up sacrifices day after day, first for His own sins, and afterwards for ...
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