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The term "weren't" is a contraction of "were not," and while it does not appear in the Bible itself, understanding its usage can help in comprehending the negation of actions or states in biblical narratives. The Bible often uses negation to emphasize the absence of certain qualities, actions, or beliefs, which can be crucial for interpreting the text's meaning and theological implications.

Biblical Context of Negation

In the Bible, negation is frequently used to highlight the contrast between God's ways and human ways, or between righteousness and sin. For instance, in the Old Testament, the Israelites are often reminded of what they "were not" to do in order to remain faithful to God's covenant. The Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20, include several prohibitions that guide the moral and spiritual conduct of God's people.

Examples of Negation in Scripture

1. Faith and Unbelief: In the New Testament, Jesus often addresses the lack of faith among His followers. In Matthew 17:20 , Jesus says, "Because you have so little faith," when explaining why the disciples were not able to cast out a demon. This highlights the importance of faith in the life of a believer.

2. Righteousness and Sin: The Apostle Paul frequently contrasts what believers were not to be with what they were to become in Christ. In Ephesians 5:8 , Paul writes, "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." This passage underscores the transformation from a state of sin to a state of righteousness.

3. Obedience and Disobedience: The account of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15 illustrates the consequences of disobedience. Saul was instructed to completely destroy the Amalekites but did not fully obey God's command. As a result, Samuel tells Saul in 1 Samuel 15:22 , "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice." This narrative emphasizes the importance of complete obedience to God.

Theological Implications

Negation in the Bible often serves to clarify the expectations God has for His people. It delineates the boundaries of righteous living and underscores the consequences of failing to adhere to God's commands. The use of negation can also highlight the transformative power of faith and the new identity believers have in Christ.

Practical Application

Understanding the concept of negation in biblical texts can aid believers in discerning what is expected of them in their walk with God. It encourages self-examination and a commitment to living according to God's standards. By recognizing what they "were not" to do, believers can focus on what they are called to be in Christ, striving for holiness and obedience in their daily lives.

Library

It was Friday Night, and Diamond, Like the Rest of the Household.. ...
... "Now really if the rest of the horses weren't all asleep, poor things ... Pray where
would your carcass be if it weren't for him?". "He doesn't do it for my sake. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 32 it was friday.htm

I did not See Diamond for a Week or So after This...
... She looked at me, but never moved or spoke.". "Weren't you afraid?" I asked. "No.
Why should I have been?" he answered. "I only felt a little cold.". ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 38 i did not.htm

Letter v. Society --Conversation.
... We had ever so much about Shakespere. Weren't you perfectly astonished
when you found out how many other plays there were of his? ...
/.../letter v societyconversation.htm

Mr. ...
... "Yes, but they were frightened at it.". "And weren't you frightened at it?". "No.".
"Why?". ... What a dear silly you are!'". "And weren't you angry with them?". "No ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 35 mr .htm

Fearlessness.
... We boys all remember how we used to whistle when we passed a graveyard after dark
to show we "weren't afraid"; and how hard it was to keep our mouths puckered ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/rees/the heart-cry of jesus/chapter vi fearlessness.htm

My Readers Will not Wonder That, after This, I did My Very Best to ...
... "Indeed I do," answered Diamond, stroking her hand. "I see! I see! How could I be
able to love you as I do if you weren't there at all, you know? ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 36 my readers will.htm

The Last Talk Together.
... whole world. That was being burned in. But they weren't to start on the
errand until the Holy Spirit had come upon them. The errand ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the last talk together.htm

The Test of Courage
... And Paul took them, a little ashamed, saying to himself: "He's a decent little
beggar, after all - if only he weren't so insufferably pious!". ...
/.../chapter vii the test of.htm

Diamond Managed with Many Blunders to Read this Rhyme to his ...
... An impudent little boy as will sit on the doorstep.". "Please" sir" said Diamond,
"he told me you weren't at home, and I sat down to wait for you.". ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 21 diamond managed with.htm

Closed Gates
... the desk told him when he was leaving that he greeted strangers fiercely to try
their mettle, and if they ran away he concluded they weren't worth troubling ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/closed gates.htm

Thesaurus

Weren't (25 Occurrences)
Weren't. We're, Weren't. Wert . Multi-Version Concordance Weren't (25
Occurrences). Matthew 17:19 Then the disciples came to Jesus ...
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Catch (46 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Luke 20:26 They weren't able to trap him in his words before the
people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent. (See NAS RSV). ...
/c/catch.htm - 22k

Wert (5 Occurrences)

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We're (6 Occurrences)
We're. Were, We're. Weren't . Multi-Version Concordance We're (6 Occurrences). ...
(See NIV). Were, We're. Weren't . Reference Bible.
/w/we're.htm - 8k

Prostitution (48 Occurrences)
... have played the prostitute also with the Assyrians, because you were insatiable;
yes, you have played the prostitute with them, and yet you weren't satisfied. ...
/p/prostitution.htm - 22k

Wouldn't (67 Occurrences)
... stumble. (WEB). John 18:30 They answered him, "If this man weren't an evildoer,
we wouldn't have delivered him up to you." (WEB). John ...
/w/wouldn't.htm - 26k

Unable (102 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Luke 20:26 They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people.
They marveled at his answer, and were silent. (See NAS NIV). ...
/u/unable.htm - 35k

Withstand (22 Occurrences)
... contradict. (WEB WEY ASV RSV). Acts 6:10 They weren't able to withstand
the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. (WEB ASV RSV). ...
/w/withstand.htm - 13k

Reigned (206 Occurrences)
... Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those whose
sins weren't like Adam's disobedience, who is a foreshadowing of him who ...
/r/reigned.htm - 37k

Rust (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 24:13 In your filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed you and you
weren't cleansed, you shall not be cleansed from your filthiness any more ...
/r/rust.htm - 11k

Resources

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Weren't (25 Occurrences)

Matthew 17:19
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, and said, "Why weren't we able to cast it out?"
(WEB)

Matthew 22:8
"Then he said to his servants,'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren't worthy.
(WEB)

Mark 9:18
and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they weren't able."
(WEB)

Luke 17:17
Jesus answered, "Weren't the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?
(WEB)

Luke 20:26
They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.
(WEB)

Luke 24:32
They said one to another, "Weren't our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?"
(WEB)

John 14:2
In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
(WEB)

John 18:30
They answered him, "If this man weren't an evildoer, we wouldn't have delivered him up to you."
(WEB)

John 21:6
He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." They cast it therefore, and now they weren't able to draw it in for the multitude of fish.
(WEB)

Acts 6:10
They weren't able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
(WEB)

Romans 5:14
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those whose sins weren't like Adam's disobedience, who is a foreshadowing of him who was to come.
(WEB)

1 Corinthians 3:2
I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you weren't yet ready. Indeed, not even now are you ready,
(WEB)

Judges 21:14
Benjamin returned at that time; and they gave them the women whom they had saved alive of the women of Jabesh Gilead: and yet so they weren't enough for them.
(WEB)

1 Samuel 9:4
He passed through the hill country of Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalishah, but they didn't find them: then they passed through the land of Shaalim, and there they weren't there: and he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they didn't find them.
(WEB)

1 Samuel 15:17
Samuel said, "Though you were little in your own sight, weren't you made the head of the tribes of Israel? Yahweh anointed you king over Israel;
(WEB)

2 Chronicles 16:8
Weren't the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge army, with chariots and horsemen exceeding many? yet, because you relyed on Yahweh, he delivered them into your hand.
(WEB)

Psalms 78:53
He led them safely, so that they weren't afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
(WEB)

Isaiah 33:1
Woe to you who destroy, but you weren't destroyed; and who betray, but nobody betrayed you! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed; and when you have made an end of betrayal, you will be betrayed.
(WEB)

Isaiah 57:10
You were wearied with the length of your way; yet you didn't say,'It is in vain.' You found a reviving of your strength; therefore you weren't faint.
(WEB)

Jeremiah 50:24
I have laid a snare for you, and you are also taken, Babylon, and you weren't aware: you are found, and also caught, because you have striven against Yahweh.
(WEB)

Ezekiel 16:4
As for your birth, in the day you were born your navel was not cut, neither were you washed in water to cleanse you; you weren't salted at all, nor swaddled at all.
(WEB)

Ezekiel 16:28
You have played the prostitute also with the Assyrians, because you were insatiable; yes, you have played the prostitute with them, and yet you weren't satisfied.
(WEB)

Ezekiel 16:29
You have moreover multiplied your prostitution to the land of merchants, to Chaldea; and yet you weren't satisfied with this.
(WEB)

Ezekiel 24:13
In your filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed you and you weren't cleansed, you shall not be cleansed from your filthiness any more, until I have caused my wrath toward you to rest.
(WEB)

Daniel 3:24
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king hath been astonished, and hath risen in haste; he hath answered and said to his counsellors, 'Have we not cast three men into the midst of the fire -- bound?' They have answered and are saying to the king, 'Certainly, O king.'
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