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In the context of the Bible, the term "used" can refer to various applications, practices, or customs that were prevalent in biblical times. The concept of being "used" often implies the employment or utilization of objects, practices, or even people for specific purposes, as ordained or allowed by God. This entry explores several instances and themes where "used" is relevant in the biblical narrative.
1. Objects and Instruments:Throughout the Bible, various objects and instruments are described as being used for specific purposes, often in the context of worship or daily life. For example, in the construction of the Tabernacle, specific materials and items were used according to God's instructions.
Exodus 25:3-7 lists materials such as gold, silver, bronze, and acacia wood, which were used in the making of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
Instruments of worship, such as the altar and the Ark of the Covenant, were used in the sacrificial system and the worship practices of Israel. These items were not only functional but also symbolic, representing God's presence and covenant with His people.
2. Practices and Customs:The Bible also describes various practices and customs that were used by the people of Israel and the early Christian church. For instance, the practice of circumcision was used as a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants (
Genesis 17:10-11). This practice was a physical mark of belonging to God's chosen people.
Similarly, the use of sacrifices and offerings was central to the worship practices in the Old Testament.
Leviticus 1:3-4 outlines the use of burnt offerings as a means of atonement and worship, demonstrating the importance of sacrifice in maintaining a relationship with God.
3. People and Roles:God often used individuals to fulfill His purposes and plans throughout biblical history. Prophets, judges, kings, and apostles were used by God to lead, guide, and deliver His messages to His people. For example, Moses was used by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and to receive the Law on Mount Sinai (
Exodus 3:10).
In the New Testament, the apostles were used to spread the Gospel and establish the early church.
Acts 9:15 describes how God chose Paul as an instrument to carry His name before the Gentiles, kings, and the people of Israel.
4. Spiritual Gifts and Abilities:The New Testament speaks of spiritual gifts that are given by the Holy Spirit to believers, to be used for the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 12:7 states, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." These gifts, such as prophecy, teaching, and healing, are used to build up the body of Christ and to serve one another in love.
5. Warnings Against Misuse:The Bible also warns against the misuse of objects, practices, or people. Idolatry, for example, is condemned as the improper use of created things for worship (
Exodus 20:3-5). The misuse of spiritual gifts for personal gain or pride is also addressed, as seen in
1 Corinthians 13, where love is emphasized as the proper context for using spiritual gifts.
In summary, the concept of "used" in the Bible encompasses a wide range of applications, from the use of physical objects in worship to the roles and gifts given to individuals for God's purposes. Each instance reflects the broader biblical themes of obedience, service, and the fulfillment of God's will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Use.
Greek
931. basanos -- a touchstone (a dark stone used in testing metals) ... ... basanos. 932 . a touchstone (a dark stone
used in testing metals), hence examination
by torture, torture.
... Then it was
used for examination by torture.
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/931.htm - 7k5104. toi -- an enclitic particle of asseveration used as a prefix ...
... toi. 5105 . an enclitic particle of asseveration used as a prefix or suff. ... of su
Definition an enclitic particle of asseveration used as a prefix or suff. ...
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3361. me -- not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation)
... not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation). Part of Speech: Particle, Negative
Transliteration: me Phonetic Spelling: (may) Short Definition: not, lest ...
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4666. smurna -- myrrh (used as an ointment and for embalming)
... myrrh (used as an ointment and for embalming). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: smurna Phonetic Spelling: (smoor'-nah) Short Definition: myrrh ...
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1063. gar -- for, indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause ...
... used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation). Part of Speech:
Conjunction Transliteration: gar Phonetic Spelling: (gar) Short Definition: for ...
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846. autos -- (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the ...
... autos. 847 . (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third pers. ... word
Definition (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third pers. ...
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1211. de -- indeed, now (used to give emphasis or urgency to a ...
... indeed, now (used to give emphasis or urgency to a statement). Part of Speech: Particle,
Disjunctive Particle Transliteration: de Phonetic Spelling: (day) Short ...
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3785. ophelon -- would that (used to express an unattainable wish)
... would that (used to express an unattainable wish). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
ophelon Phonetic Spelling: (of'-el-on) Short Definition: O that! ...
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4981. schole -- leisure, hence disputation (that for which leisure ...
... leisure, hence disputation (that for which leisure is used), by ext. ... word Definition
leisure, hence disputation (that for which leisure is used), by ext. ...
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1719. emphobos -- terrible, in fear (used of godly fear)
... terrible, in fear (used of godly fear). Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:
emphobos Phonetic Spelling: (em'-fob-os) Short Definition: full of fear ...
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Strong's Hebrew
5056. naggach -- given to goring (used of bulls)... naggach. 5057 . given to goring (
used of bulls). Transliteration: naggach Phonetic
Spelling: (nag-gawkh') Short Definition: goring.
... used wont to push.
... /hebrew/5056.htm - 6k 2471. challah -- a cake (a type used in offerings)
... 2470b, 2471. challah. 2472 . a cake (a type used in offerings). Transliteration:
challah Phonetic Spelling: (khal-law') Short Definition: cake. ...
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4207b. mizlagah -- an implement used in offering sacrifices
... 4207a, 4207b. mizlagah. 4208 . an implement used in offering sacrifices.
Transliteration: mizlagah Short Definition: forks. Word ...
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5508. sochereth -- a stone (used in paving)
... 5507, 5508. sochereth. 5509 . a stone (used in paving). Transliteration: sochereth
Phonetic Spelling: (so-kheh'-reth) Short Definition: stones. ...
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5561. sam -- spice (used in incense)
... 5560, 5561. sam. 5562 . spice (used in incense). Transliteration: sam
Phonetic Spelling: (sam) Short Definition: fragrant. Word ...
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2464. chelbenah -- gum (a type used in incense)
... 2463, 2464. chelbenah. 2465 . gum (a type used in incense). Transliteration:
chelbenah Phonetic Spelling: (khel-ben-aw') Short Definition: galbanum. ...
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4207a. mazleg -- a utensil used in offering sacrifices
... 4207, 4207a. mazleg. 4207b . a utensil used in offering sacrifices.
Transliteration: mazleg Short Definition: fork. Word Origin ...
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4207. mazleg -- a utensil used in offering sacrifices
... mazleg. 4207a . a utensil used in offering sacrifices. Transliteration: mazleg
Phonetic Spelling: (maz-layg') Short Definition: fleshhook. fleshhook ...
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6010. emeq -- a vale
... dale, vale, valley often used as a part of proper names. From amaq; a vale (ie Broad
depression) -- dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). ...
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3724. kopher -- the price of a life, ransom
... From kaphar; properly, a cover, ie (literally) a village (as covered in); (specifically)
bitumen (as used for coating), and the henna plant (as used for dyeing ...
/hebrew/3724.htm - 5k
Library
"When My Betty Used to Read This, or Some Such Words of Christ...
... [Way-2-6] "When my Betty used to read this, or some such words of Christ?
"When my Betty used to read this, or some such words ...
/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-2-6 when my betty used.htm
Whether Oaths are Desirable and to be Used Frequently as Something ...
... OF OATHS (TEN ARTICLES) Whether oaths are desirable and to be used frequently
as something useful and good? Objection 1: It would ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether oaths are desirable and.htm
And as we Read that He Used Food Also...
... Book VII. 45 And as we read that he used food also? [4990] And as we read
that he used food also, by which bodily existence is ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/45 and as we read.htm
Wine is Used Along with Incense; and of This...
... Book VII. 29 Wine is used along with incense; and of this? Wine is used
along with incense; and of this, in like manner, we ask ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/29 wine is used along.htm
List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings ...
... LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN REFERENCE TO RABBINIC WRITINGS QUOTED IN THIS
WORK. THE Mishnah is always quoted according to Tractate ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/list of abbreviations used in.htm
Whether the Word "Light" is Used in Its Proper Sense in Speaking ...
... ON THE WORK OF DISTINCTION IN ITSELF (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the word "light"
is used in its proper sense in speaking of spiritual things? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the word light is.htm
Means to be Used with Sinners.
... LECTURE IX. MEANS TO BE USED WITH SINNERS. ... I am now to commence the other department:
MEANS TO BE USED FOR THE CONVICTION AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS. ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture ix means to be.htm
And Some Indeed, who are Used to Excuse their Own Sins...
... Section 14. And some indeed, who are used to excuse their own sins? 14.
And some indeed, who are used to excuse their own sins ...
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Meditation iv. The Chalice Used at the Last Supper
... MEDITATION IV. The Chalice used at the Last Supper. The chalice which the Apostles
brought from Veronica's house was wonderful and mysterious in its appearance. ...
/.../meditation iv the chalice used.htm
For the Word is Used by Our Paul in Writing to the Corinthians...
... Chapter LIII. For the word is used by our Paul in writing to the Corinthians?
For the word is used by our Paul in writing to the ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter liii for the word.htm
Thesaurus
Used (562 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Used (562 Occurrences).
Used is
used 562 times in 12
translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search.
.../u/used.htm - 6kCart (12 Occurrences)
... It is used also to denote a war-chariot (Psalm 46:9). Carts were used for the removal
of the ark and its sacred utensils (Numbers 7:3, 6). After retaining the ...
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Axe (19 Occurrences)
...Used in the Authorized Version of Deuteronomy 19:5; 20:19; 1 Kings 6:7, as the
translation of a Hebrew word which means "chopping." It was used for felling ...
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Array (63 Occurrences)
... (2) `arakh, shith: "Array," composed of prefix "ar-" and "rai," "order," is used
in two senses, (1) in ... (b) `ATah, meaning "to veil," "to cover," is once used. ...
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Satan (50 Occurrences)
... When used as a proper name, the Hebrew word so rendered has the article "the adversary"
(Job 1:6-12; 2:1-7). In the New Testament it is used as interchangeable ...
/s/satan.htm - 53k
Chain (21 Occurrences)
... A chain of gold was placed about Joseph's neck (Genesis 41:42); and one was promised
to Daniel (5:7). It is used as a symbol of sovereignty (Ezek. 16:11). ...
/c/chain.htm - 18k
So (23977 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) In like manner or degree; in the same way; thus; for like reason; with
equal reason; -- used correlatively, following as, to denote comparison or ...
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Censer (10 Occurrences)
... 8:11): while those used on the day of Atonement were of gold, and were denoted
by a word (mahtah) meaning "something to take fire with;" LXX. ...
/c/censer.htm - 14k
Ax (12 Occurrences)
... The modern ax used by the woodchoppers in Syria has a shape much like the ancient
stone and bronze axes, with the exception that it is fastened to the handle ...
/a/ax.htm - 14k
Axhead (1 Occurrence)
... The modern ax used by the woodchoppers in Syria has a shape much like the ancient
stone and bronze axes, with the exception that it is fastened to the handle ...
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Resources
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