Well-set
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The term "well-set" is not directly found as a phrase in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept can be understood through various scriptural references that describe beauty, order, and proper arrangement, often in the context of God's creation, wisdom, and the adornment of His people.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Creation and Order:
The idea of being "well-set" can be associated with the order and beauty of God's creation. In Genesis 1, the creation narrative describes how God meticulously arranged the universe, setting everything in its proper place. The phrase "God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10) reflects the divine approval of the well-ordered creation.

2. Wisdom and Speech:
Proverbs often highlights the value of wisdom and the beauty of well-chosen words. Proverbs 25:11 states, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver" . This imagery suggests that words, when well-set or appropriately spoken, are precious and beautiful, much like a carefully crafted piece of jewelry.

3. Adornments and Beauty:
The concept of being well-set is also evident in descriptions of physical beauty and adornment. In Song of Solomon, the beauty of the beloved is often described in terms of well-set features. For example, Song of Solomon 4:3 says, "Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon; your mouth is lovely. Your temples behind your veil are like the halves of a pomegranate" . This poetic language emphasizes the harmonious and pleasing arrangement of features.

4. The Temple and Worship:
The construction of the Temple in Jerusalem under Solomon's reign is another example of something being well-set. The detailed descriptions in 1 Kings 6 and 2 Chronicles 3 highlight the precise and beautiful arrangement of materials and design, reflecting the glory and orderliness of God’s dwelling place on earth.

5. Moral and Spiritual Order:
The New Testament also speaks to the idea of a well-set life in terms of moral and spiritual order. In 1 Corinthians 14:40, Paul instructs, "But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner" . This directive underscores the importance of orderliness and propriety in the life of the church and individual believers.

Theological Implications:

The concept of being "well-set" in the biblical sense often points to the divine attribute of order and beauty. It reflects God's nature as a God of order, not chaos (1 Corinthians 14:33), and His desire for His creation, His people, and their worship to reflect His orderly and beautiful nature. The well-set arrangement in various aspects of life—whether in creation, speech, worship, or moral conduct—serves as a testament to God's wisdom and glory.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (a.) Properly or firmly set.

2. (a.) Well put together; having symmetry of parts.

Greek
428. aneuthetos -- not well placed
... inconvenient. From a (as a negative particle) and euthetos; not well set, ie
Inconvenient -- not commodious. see GREEK a. see GREEK euthetos. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/428.htm - 6k
Strong's Hebrew
4748. miqsheh -- (an artistic) hairdo
... hair. Word Origin from an unused word Definition (an artistic) hairdo NASB
Word Usage well-set hair (1). well set hair. From qashah ...
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The Child in the Midst.
... the child in His arms. His words may very well set every one of us thinking
about our own life and conduct. We look at this scene ...
//christianbookshelf.org/percival/sermons at rugby/ii the child in the.htm

The Two Guards, Praying and Watching
... way. Very well, set a watch there. Perhaps they may shift about, and
come up this way. Very well, set a watch there. Possibly ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/the two guards praying and.htm

The Promised Land
... Meneptah, in memory of Mentu and his artist son who had served his king
so well, set up no sculptor nor any murket in his place. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlvii the promised land.htm

Jesus Hanging on the Cross Between Two Thieves.
... His neck was rather long, with a well-set and finely proportioned head; his forehead
large and high; his face oval; his hair, which was far from thick, was of ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xli jesus hanging on.htm

He Made the Pillars Thereof of Silver, the Couch of Gold, the ...
... pillars of the holy Humanity of Jesus Christ are of silver; His soul with its powers
and His body with its senses being of a finished purity well set forth by ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/10 he made the pillars.htm

The Cities of Refuge
... eager flight of the man who heard the tread of the avenger behind him, and dreaded
every moment to be struck to the heart by his sword, may well set forth what ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the cities of refuge.htm

None Greater than John the Baptist, Yet. . .
... Set yourself to do this, devolving on voluntary or paid helpers all that
they can do as well as, and perhaps better than, yourself. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xii none greater than john.htm

section 3
... Let us look at the seed-vessels, well set and forming fast, with their natural life
all unbroken as yet, and learn to be very tender and patient with the early ...
//christianbookshelf.org/trotter/parables of the christ-life/section 3.htm

The Prayer of Jabez
... Yet if I have health, my bones well set, and my muscles well strung, if I scarcely
know an ache or pain, but can rise in the morning, and with elastic step go ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the prayer of jabez.htm

Pastor in Parish (I. ).
... at the meal-time of the roughest and dirtiest, apologize as naturally and honestly
as you would if you intruded on the wealthy churchwarden's well-set luncheon ...
/.../moule/to my younger brethren/chapter vii pastor in parish.htm

Thesaurus
Well-set (1 Occurrence)
Well-set. Well-satisfied, Well-set. Wellspring . Noah Webster's Dictionary
1. (a.) Properly or firmly set. ... Multi-Version Concordance Well-set (1 Occurrence) ...
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Offensive (15 Occurrences)
... And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be an offensive
odor; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of wellset hair baldness ...
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Girding (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness;
instead of a belt, a rope; instead of wellset hair, baldness; instead of ...
/g/girding.htm - 9k

Wellspring (3 Occurrences)

/w/wellspring.htm - 7k

Well-satisfied (1 Occurrence)
Well-satisfied. Well-said, Well-satisfied. Well-set . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Well-said, Well-satisfied. Well-set . Reference Bible.
/w/well-satisfied.htm - 6k

Rottenness (9 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness;
instead of a belt, a rope; instead of wellset hair, baldness; instead of ...
/r/rottenness.htm - 10k

Rope (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness;
instead of a belt, a rope; instead of wellset hair, baldness; instead of ...
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Rags (6 Occurrences)
... 3:24 And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness;
and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of wellset hair, baldness ...
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Baldness (11 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness;
instead of a belt, a rope; instead of wellset hair, baldness; instead of ...
/b/baldness.htm - 13k

Branding (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 3:24 It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness;
instead of a belt, a rope; instead of wellset hair, baldness; instead of ...
/b/branding.htm - 7k

Resources
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Well-set (1 Occurrence)

Isaiah 3:24
And it shall come to pass, instead of perfume there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well-set hair, baldness; and instead of a robe of display, a girding of sackcloth; brand instead of beauty.
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