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The term "vividly" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of vividness is present throughout Scripture in the form of detailed and expressive imagery, descriptions, and narratives that bring spiritual truths to life. The Bible often uses vivid language to convey the reality of God's presence, the depth of human experience, and the power of divine revelation.

Vivid Imagery in Scripture

The Bible is replete with vivid imagery that captures the imagination and communicates profound truths. For instance, the Book of Revelation is known for its vivid and symbolic imagery. Revelation 4:3 describes the throne of God: "And the One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow encircled the throne, with an appearance like that of an emerald." This passage uses rich, colorful imagery to convey the majesty and holiness of God.

Similarly, the Psalms are filled with vivid descriptions that express the psalmists' emotions and experiences. Psalm 23:1-2 provides a comforting image of God as a shepherd: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters." This imagery evokes a sense of peace and provision.

Vivid Descriptions of Jesus' Ministry

The Gospels provide vivid accounts of Jesus' life and ministry, capturing the attention of readers and listeners. In Mark 4:37-39, the calming of the storm is described with dramatic detail: "Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat so that it was being swamped. But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, 'Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?' Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm."

This passage vividly portrays the power and authority of Jesus over nature, emphasizing His divine nature and the disciples' awe and fear.

Vivid Parables and Teachings

Jesus often used parables to teach spiritual truths in a vivid and relatable manner. The Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:30-37 is a prime example. Jesus describes a man who is beaten and left for dead, and the vividness of the narrative highlights the compassion and mercy of the Samaritan who helps him. This parable vividly illustrates the command to love one's neighbor.

Vivid Prophetic Visions

The prophetic books of the Old Testament contain vivid visions that convey God's messages to His people. In Ezekiel 37:1-10, the vision of the valley of dry bones is a powerful and vivid depiction of restoration and hope: "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones... So I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the breath entered them, and they came to life and stood on their feet—a vast army."

This vision vividly symbolizes the restoration of Israel and the power of God's Spirit to bring life from death.

Vivid Expressions of Emotion

The Bible also uses vivid language to express deep emotions, whether it be joy, sorrow, anger, or love. In Lamentations 3:19-23, the prophet Jeremiah vividly expresses his anguish and hope: "Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall. Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me. Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!"

This passage captures the raw emotion of suffering and the vivid hope found in God's faithfulness.

In summary, while the word "vividly" itself does not appear in the Bible, the Scriptures are filled with vivid language and imagery that bring to life the truths of God's Word, the experiences of His people, and the reality of His presence and power.
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Life in India.
... romantic stay at St. Salvador, battles at the Cape of Good Hope, etc.,
eloquently and vividly recorded. The Friday preceding his ...
/.../rhea/life of henry martyn missionary to india and persia/life in india.htm

The Parable of the Shepherd, in John, Compared with the Parables ...
... features of the parable, and John himself applies that name to it (ver.6). Here,
as in other parables, we find a religious truth vividly represented by a ...
/.../section 72 the parable of.htm

Life a Tale
... Therefore, in order that we may more vividly realize the brevity of life,"how like
it is to a passing tale,"let us consider the rapidity of its changes ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapin/the crown of thorns/life a tale.htm

The Portrait of the Bride
... Therefore I turn to them to try to bring out what they teach us so eloquently and
vividly of Christ's gifts to, and requirements from, the souls that are ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the portrait of the bride.htm

'Seek Ye' --'I Will Seek'
... side by side with that, he lays his response, 'Thy face, Lord, will I seek.' The
completeness and swiftness of his answer could not be more vividly expressed. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/seek yei will seek.htm

"Married to the God"
... She was a beautiful child of five. Think of the shame of it! We are told to modify
things, not to write too vividly, never to harrow sensitive hearts. ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxiv married to the.htm

Forms of Prayer. --The Lord's Prayer; Its Occasion and Import. ...
... appears, therefore, that Christ did not intend by "the Lord's Prayer" to prescribe
a standing form of prayer to his disciples, but to set vividly before their ...
/.../section 139 forms of prayer the.htm

The Permanent Significance of the Old Testament
... The fall of man, the great and terrible truth, which history not less than individual
experience only too vividly teaches each one of us, is thus impressively ...
/.../chapter vi the permanent significance.htm

1 Corinthians xiv, 20
... that common language in which we think and feel, all truth must be translated, if
we would think and feel respecting it at once rightly, clearly, and vividly. ...
/.../arnold/the christian life/lecture xxxiv 1 corinthians xiv.htm

The Controversy Ended.
... palace, in the judgment-hall of Pilate, before the cowardly and cruel Herod, mocked,
insulted, tortured, and condemned to die,"all are vividly portrayed. ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /42 the controversy ended.htm

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Vividly (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Vividly (1 Occurrence). ... Whose sophistry has bewitched
you--you to whom Jesus Christ has been vividly portrayed as on the Cross? (WEY). ...
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Dionysus
... bare!" -Sophocles, Antigone. Among all the Greek deities none appealed more
vividly to the imagination than Dionysus. Greek tragedy ...
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Bacchus
... bare!" -Sophocles, Antigone. Among all the Greek deities none appealed more
vividly to the imagination than Dionysus. Greek tragedy ...
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Exploration
... of his relations with the rulers of Jerusalem or Damascus, throwing immense light
on local politics, and the later Bah records give vividly the conditions ...
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Vitality (1 Occurrence)

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Vivified (1 Occurrence)

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Up (25836 Occurrences)
... a flame; in 2 Peter 1:13; 2 Peter 3:1, Greek diegeiro, "to awaken from sleep or
stupor"; in Acts 21:27, Greek sugcheo, "to commingle," vividly portraying the ...
/u/up.htm - 9k

Owl (11 Occurrences)
... I know nothing which more vividly brought to my mind the sense of desolation and
loneliness than the re-echoing hoot of two or three of these great owls as I ...
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Judging (141 Occurrences)
... 15); applied to God as the Supreme Judge (Psalm 9:7, 8; Psalm 10:18; Psalm 96:13
Micah 4:3, etc.; Psalm 7:8 "Yahweh ministereth judgment," vividly describes a ...
/j/judging.htm - 39k

Judicial (2 Occurrences)
... Both phrases vividly bring out the baneful effect of bribery-a magistrate otherwise
upright and honest-open-eyed and wise-may be unconsciously yet effectively ...
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Resources
What is the unholy trinity in the end times? | GotQuestions.org

What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down? | GotQuestions.org

What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1? | GotQuestions.org

Vividly: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Galatians 3:1
You foolish Galatians! Whose sophistry has bewitched you--you to whom Jesus Christ has been vividly portrayed as on the Cross?
(WEY)

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