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The concept of "viewed" in the Bible often relates to the act of seeing, perceiving, or understanding, both in a physical and spiritual sense. The term can encompass God's omniscient observation of humanity, human perception of divine actions, and the discernment of spiritual truths.
Divine ObservationGod's ability to view all things is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing His omniscience and omnipresence. In
Proverbs 15:3 , it is stated, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good." This verse underscores the belief that nothing escapes God's notice, and He is fully aware of all human actions and thoughts.
Human Perception of GodThe Bible also addresses how humans view God and His works. In
Psalm 19:1 , it is written, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Here, the psalmist speaks to the natural world as a testament to God's majesty, inviting humanity to perceive His divine nature through creation.
Spiritual DiscernmentThe New Testament often speaks of viewing or perceiving spiritual truths. In
1 Corinthians 2:14 , Paul writes, "The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned." This passage highlights the necessity of spiritual insight to truly comprehend the things of God, which are not always visible to the natural eye.
Jesus' Teachings on PerceptionJesus frequently addressed the concept of viewing or perceiving in His teachings. In
Matthew 13:16 , He says, "But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear." This statement was made in the context of explaining why He spoke in parables, indicating that those who truly follow Him are granted the ability to perceive deeper spiritual truths.
Moral and Ethical ImplicationsThe Bible also discusses the moral implications of what is viewed. In
Matthew 5:28 , Jesus teaches, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." This verse highlights the ethical responsibility of guarding one's eyes and thoughts, as what is viewed can lead to sin.
Eschatological VisionIn the prophetic and eschatological context, viewing often pertains to visions of the future or divine revelations. The Book of Revelation is filled with vivid imagery and visions seen by John, as in
Revelation 1:12 , "Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands." These visions are meant to convey spiritual truths and future events to the faithful.
In summary, the concept of "viewed" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from God's all-seeing nature to human perception of divine truths, and carries significant moral and spiritual implications.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of View.
Greek
5550. chronos -- time ... season. 5550 -- (in general), especially
viewed (a " of moments"); in in
the , sovereignly apportioned by God to each person. 5550
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5550.htm - 7k1848. exoutheneo -- to despise, treat with contempt
... 3), despised (1), no account (1), regard with contempt (1), regard...with contempt
(1), rejected (1), treating...with contempt (1), viewed with contempt (1). ...
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1538. hekastos -- each, every
... two), every one. 1538 (from , "separate") -- ( viewed , ie as opposed to
"severally" (as a ). Word Origin a prim. word Definition ...
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4507. rhuparia -- to make filthy
... 4507 ("moral filth") is only used in Js 1:21. [See also the cognate noun
4509 (), "moral filth viewed as a ."]. dirtiness, turpitude. ...
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1322. didache -- doctrine, teaching
... Cognate: 1322 (from 1321 , "to teach") -- established , especially a "summarized"
body of respected teaching (viewed as reliable, time-honored). ...
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2817. kleronomia -- an inheritance
... an inheritance, an heritage, regularly the gift of God to His chosen people, in
the Old Testament: the Promised Land, in NT a possession viewed in one sense as ...
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5525. choros -- a dance, chorus
... 5525 -- dancing, which in the Bible is viewed as (when done modestly, etc.). Indeed,
"dancing is even in the Bible" (G. Archer). Word Origin a prim. ...
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739. artios -- fitted, complete
... ready. 739 (from 737 , "," viewed in terms of the , ie "the here-and-now") --
properly, , to function (efficiently) in the . 739 ...
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1740. endoxazomai -- to glorify
... Cognate: 1740 -- viewed in , befitting () , perceived () of "acknowledged
glory because recognized as glorious" (Souter). See 1741 (). ...
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5564. chorion -- a place, property
... diminutive of 5561 , "a field") -- a limited , a of a larger area; a confined piece
of ground; "a definite portion of space that is viewed as enclosed, or ...
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Library
Concerning the Nature as viewed in Species and in Individual, and ...
... Chapter XI."Concerning the Nature as viewed in Species and in Individual, and
concerning the difference between Union and Incarnation: and how this is to be ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xi concerning the nature as.htm
And I viewed the Other Things Below Thee, and Perceived that they ...
... Book VII Chapter XI And I viewed the other things below Thee, and perceived
that they neither altogether are? And I viewed the ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xi and i viewed.htm
Caste viewed as a Doer
... CHAPTER XI Caste viewed as a Doer. "It is ... it. It is in them, part of their
very being. This, then, is Caste viewed as a Doer. It ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xi caste viewed as.htm
The Setting
... It is, indeed, already foreshadowed in the Pastoral Epistles, where Timothy and
Titus are viewed as Paul's delegates, entrusted with the supervision of the ...
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Canticles 4:12 the Lord's Garden.
... They are His garden. Viewed in one light, believers are Jesus Christ's spouse. ...
Viewed in another light, believers are Christ's sister. ...
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The Scope of the Apocalypse is Indicated by Its Place in the ...
... and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth
conquering, and to conquer." Notice first, that he is here viewed as seated ...
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On Reconciling Religious Dissensions among Christians
... Nothing, therefore, can be more agreeable or desirable than Union, whether viewed
in reference to single things or to the whole together; nothing can be more ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 1/oration v on reconciling religious.htm
For whom did Christ Die?
... Christ's dying for us did not lie in our excellence; but where sin abounded grace
did much more abound, for the persons for whom Jesus died were viewed by him ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 20 1874/for whom did christ die.htm
Gracious Ability.
... Viewed relatively to the pleasure and results of obedience, the restoring
of power would be an act of grace. But viewed relatively ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxii gracious ability.htm
Companion to the Bible
... FIRST DIVISION. INTERPRETATION VIEWED ON THE HUMAN SIDE. CHAPTER XXXIV. ... SECOND DIVISION.
INTERPRETATION VIEWED ON THE DIVINE SIDE. CHAPTER XXXVI. ...
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Thesaurus
Viewed (9 Occurrences)... (imp. & pp) of View. Multi-Version Concordance
Viewed (9 Occurrences).
... (See NAS).
Acts 17:30 Those times of ignorance God
viewed with indulgence.
.../v/viewed.htm - 9kValley-gate (3 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 2:13 And I went out by night by the valley-gate, even toward the
jackal-fountain, and to the dung-gate; and I viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which ...
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Inspected (18 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 2:13 I went out by night by the valley gate, even toward the jackal's well,
and to the dung gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken ...
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Restoration (4 Occurrences)
... In Matthew 17:11 (compare Mark 9:12), the moral and spiritual regeneration preached
by John the Baptist is described as a restoration and viewed as a ...
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Examining (7 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 2:13 I went out by night by the valley gate, even toward the jackal's well,
and to the dung gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken ...
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Pisgah (8 Occurrences)
... summit in the land of Moab, in the territory of Reuben, where Balak offered up
sacrifices (Numbers 21:20; 23:14), and from which Moses viewed the promised land ...
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Viewing (6 Occurrences)
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City
... These later walls were much higher and stronger than those of the Neilithic occupation
and were the walls seen by the Israelites when they viewed the country ...
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Evolution
... methods. Evolution, therefore, must be viewed in science purely and strictly
as a process of orderly change in the form of things. ...
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Visitation (17 Occurrences)
... So Luke 19:44, and, according to some, 1 Peter 2:12 (see above). (3) Most frequently
in an evil sense, of calamity or distress viewed as divine punishment ...
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