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The term "whereas" is not commonly found in most English translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept it conveys—often used to introduce a contrast or a statement of fact—can be seen throughout Scripture. In biblical literature, contrasts and statements of fact are frequently employed to highlight differences between divine and human perspectives, righteousness and sin, or the old covenant and the new covenant.

Contrast in Scripture

The Bible often uses contrasting statements to emphasize the difference between God's ways and human ways. For example, in Isaiah 55:8-9 , God declares, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." Here, the contrast underscores the vast difference between divine wisdom and human understanding.

Righteousness vs. Sin

The concept of contrast is also evident in discussions of righteousness versus sin. In Romans 6:23 , Paul writes, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." The use of "but" serves a similar function to "whereas," highlighting the stark difference between the consequences of sin and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Old Covenant vs. New Covenant

The Bible frequently contrasts the old covenant, given through Moses, with the new covenant, established through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 8:6 states, "But now, Jesus has received a more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises." This contrast emphasizes the superiority of the new covenant, which offers a more profound relationship with God through Christ.

Human Weakness vs. Divine Strength

Another area where the concept of "whereas" is applicable is in the contrast between human weakness and divine strength. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Paul recounts the Lord's words to him: "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness." Here, the contrast highlights that human frailty is the very context in which God's power is most clearly demonstrated.

Temporal vs. Eternal

Scripture often contrasts the temporal nature of earthly life with the eternal nature of God's kingdom. In 2 Corinthians 4:18 , Paul writes, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This contrast encourages believers to focus on eternal realities rather than temporary, worldly concerns.

Conclusion

While the specific word "whereas" may not appear frequently in the Bible, the concept it represents is integral to understanding the contrasts and truths presented in Scripture. These contrasts serve to illuminate the differences between human and divine perspectives, the old and new covenants, and the temporal and eternal, guiding believers in their faith and understanding of God's word.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (adv.) At which place; where.

2. (conj.) Considering that; it being the case that; since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.

3. (conj.) When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent.

Greek

3361. me -- not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation)
... A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas ou expresses an absolute denial);
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a ...
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2680. kataskeuazo -- to prepare
... From kata and a derivative of skeuos; to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external
equipment; whereas hetoimazo refers rather to internal fitness); by ...
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4434. ptochos -- (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly ...
... a beggar (as cringing), ie Pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy,
although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas penes properly ...
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3068. louo -- to bathe, to wash
... wash. A primary verb; to bathe (the whole person; whereas nipto means to wet a part
only, and pluno to wash, cleanse garments exclusively) -- wash. ...
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2556. kakos -- bad, evil
... Apparently a primary word; worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas poneros properly
refers to effects), ie (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious ...
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3360. mechri -- as far as, until
... Or mechris (mekh-ris'); from mekos; as far as, ie Up to a certain point (as a
preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas achri refers especially to ...
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5114. tomos -- sharp
... Comparative of a derivative of the primary temno (to cut; more comprehensive or
decisive than kopto, as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated ...
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2309. thelo -- to will, wish
... obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of haireomai; to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas boulomai properly ...
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1142. daimon -- a demon
... See for example Rev 16:14, 18:2. Whereas 1140 () emphasizes the nature of fallen
angels, 1142 () may stress the pervasive presence of demons in the world.]. ...
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5117. topos -- a place
... Apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas
chora is a large but participle locality), ie Location (as a position ...
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Strong's Hebrew

6258. attah -- now
... Word Origin probably from anah Definition now NASB Word Usage already (2), last*
(1), now (411), so (1), then (5), this time (6), time (2), whereas (2), yet (1 ...
/hebrew/6258.htm - 6k

8478. tachath -- underneath, below, instead of
... right where (1), site (1), sites (1), spot (1), stead (1), under (201), underneath
(5), underparts (1), where (1), where they stand (1), whereas (1), whereas ...
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518. im -- if
... oh that, or, + save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, + surely (no more, none,
not), though, + of a truth, + unless, + verily, when, whereas, whether, while ...
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834. asher -- who, which, that
... what (166), what* (8), whatever (16), whatever* (40), when (44), when* (1), whenever
(1), where (49), where you how (1), where* (136), whereas* (1), whereby (1 ...
/hebrew/834.htm - 7k

3588. ki -- that, for, when
... Yea (1), yes (2), yet (7). forasmuch, inasmuch, whereas, assuredly, but,
certainly, doubtless,. A primitive particle (the full form ...
/hebrew/3588.htm - 7k

3282. yaan -- on account of, because
... 1), since (1), so* (1), why* (1). because that, forasmuch as, seeing then,
that, whereas, why. From an unused root meaning to pay ...
/hebrew/3282.htm - 6k

Library

And, Whereas Many who are Called by the Gospel do not Repent nor ...
... Second Head of Doctrine Article 6 And, whereas many who are called by the
gospel do not repent nor believe in? And, whereas many ...
/.../various/the canons of dordt/article 6 and whereas many.htm

For Whereas we are Composed of Two Distinct Natures...
... Pronounced on the thirtieth anniversary of his reign. Chapter VII. For
whereas we are composed of two distinct natures? 1. For ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter vii for whereas we.htm

Writing ii. For Whereas in Israel the Names of their Generations ...
... I."The Epistle to Aristides. Writing II. For whereas in Israel the names of
their generations were enumerated either according to nature? ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/writing ii for whereas in.htm

But Whereas the Apostle, when Commending the Fruit of Unmarried ...
... Section 7. But whereas the Apostle, when commending the fruit of unmarried
men and women? 7. But whereas the Apostle, when commending ...
/.../augustine/on the good of widowhood /section 7 but whereas the.htm

For, Whereas that Natural Use, when it Pass Beyond the Compact of ...
... Section 12. For, whereas that natural use, when it pass beyond the compact
of marriage? 12. For, whereas that natural use, when ...
/.../augustine/on the good of marriage/section 12 for whereas that.htm

Whereas it is Needful that they who were Detained from the Holy ...
... Canon I. Whereas it is needful that they who were detained from the holy
Synod and remained? Whereas it is needful that they who ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon i whereas it is.htm

That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken ...
... CHAPTER 10. That Whereas The City Of Jerusalem Had Been Five Times Taken Formerly,
This Was The Second Time Of Its Desolation. A Brief Account Of Its History. ...
/.../chapter 10 that whereas the.htm

October 16. "Whereas Thou Hast Been Forsaken and Hated, I Will ...
... "Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, I will make thee a joy" (Isa. ... "Whereas
thou hast been forsaken and hated, I will make thee a joy" (Isaiah 60:15). ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /october 16 whereas thou hast.htm

Whereas, Then, all Christians have to Guard Humility...
... Section 33. Whereas, then, all Christians have to guard humility? 33. Whereas,
then, all Christians have to guard humility, forasmuch ...
/.../augustine/of holy virginity /section 33 whereas then all.htm

And Whereas Celsus Ought to have Recognised the Love of Truth ...
... Chapter XLV. And whereas Celsus ought to have recognised the love of
truth displayed by the writers? And whereas Celsus ought ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlv and whereas celsus.htm

Thesaurus

Whereas (55 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Whereas (55 Occurrences). John 7:27 But we know this man,
whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. (WBS) ...
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Loaded (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/l/loaded.htm - 12k

Lade (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add
to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise ...
/l/lade.htm - 9k

Whips (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/w/whips.htm - 8k

Times (1875 Occurrences)
... difference: (a) the chiliastic scheme restricts the Messiah and His work to the
last days, and does not carry Him over into the coming world, whereas to the ...
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Disciplined (18 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/d/disciplined.htm - 11k

Miry (6 Occurrences)
... Daniel 2:41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of
iron, it shall be a divided kingdom; but there shall be in it of the strength ...
/m/miry.htm - 8k

Burdened (15 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/b/burdened.htm - 11k

Chastise (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/c/chastise.htm - 12k

Chastised (11 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with ...
/c/chastised.htm - 10k

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Whereas (55 Occurrences)

John 7:27
But we know this man, whence he is: whereas when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
(WBS)

John 9:25
He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
(KJV ASV WBS)

John 21:18
"In most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go."
(WEY)

Romans 2:10
whereas glory, honour and peace will be given to every one who does what is good and right--to the Jew first and then to the Gentile.
(WEY)

Romans 4:5
whereas in the case of a man who pleads no actions of his own, but simply believes in Him who declares the ungodly free from guilt, his faith is placed to his credit as righteousness.
(WEY)

Romans 5:16
And it is not with the gift as it was with the results of one individual's sin; for the judgement which one individual provoked resulted in condemnation, whereas the free gift after a multitude of transgressions results in acquittal.
(WEY)

Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto you were delivered.
(WEB ASV)

Romans 8:9
You, however, are not devoted to earthly, but to spiritual things, if the Spirit of God is really dwelling in you; whereas if any man has not the Spirit of Christ, such a one does not belong to Him.
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 3:3
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

1 Corinthians 12:24
whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part,
(WEB ASV NAS)

Galatians 3:20
But there cannot be a mediator where only one individual is concerned.
(See NAS)

1 Timothy 1:5
but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;
(See RSV)

1 Timothy 5:6
But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
(See RSV)

James 4:14
Whereas you don't know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)

1 Peter 2:12
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
(KJV WBS)

1 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
(KJV WBS)

2 Peter 2:11
whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don't bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Genesis 31:37
Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Exodus 14:13
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of Jehovah, which he will work for you to-day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to-day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
(See JPS)

Deuteronomy 9:4
Speak not thou in thy heart, after that Jehovah thy God hath thrust them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness Jehovah hath brought me in to possess this land; whereas for the wickedness of these nations Jehovah doth drive them out from before thee.
(See JPS ASV RSV)

Deuteronomy 28:62
You shall be left few in number, whereas you were as the stars of the sky for multitude; because you didn't listen to the voice of Yahweh your God.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Joshua 9:22
And Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, Why have ye deceived us, saying, We are very far from you; whereas ye dwell in our midst?
(DBY)

1 Samuel 24:17
He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

2 Samuel 7:6
Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
(KJV WBS)

2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas you came but yesterday, should I this day make you go up and down with us, seeing I go where I may? Return, and take back your brothers. Mercy and truth be with you."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

1 Kings 8:18
But Yahweh said to David my father,'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

1 Kings 12:11
Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.'"
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

2 Kings 13:19
The man of God was angry with him, and said, "You should have struck five or six times. Then you would have struck Syria until you had consumed it, whereas now you shall strike Syria just three times."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

2 Kings 19:20
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, "Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel,'Whereas you have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, I have heard you.
(WEB JPS ASV)

2 Chronicles 6:8
But Yahweh said to David my father, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart:
(WEB JPS ASV DBY RSV)

2 Chronicles 10:11
Now whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

2 Chronicles 28:13
And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.
(KJV WBS)

Nehemiah 6:12
And I discerned, and, lo, God had not sent him; but he pronounced this prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
(See JPS)

Job 22:20
Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
(KJV WBS)

Ecclesiastes 4:14
For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor.
(KJV WBS)

Isaiah 37:21
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Isaiah 53:4
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 60:15
"Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through you, I will make you an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 4:10
Then said I, Ah, Lord Yahweh! surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, You shall have peace; whereas the sword reaches to the life.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 32:25
You have said to me, Lord Yahweh, Buy the field for money, and call witnesses; whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
(WEB JPS ASV)

Ezekiel 11:16
Therefore say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Whereas I have removed them far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries where they are come.
(WEB ASV)

Ezekiel 13:7
Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith it; albeit I have not spoken?
(KJV JPS WBS)

Ezekiel 16:7
I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare.
(KJV WBS)

Ezekiel 16:34
You are different from other women in your prostitution, in that no one follows you to play the prostitute; and whereas you give hire, and no hire is given to you, therefore you are different.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 18:11
and that doeth not any of those duties , but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife,
(See JPS)

Ezekiel 32:2
Son of man, take up a lamentation over Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say unto him, Thou wast likened unto a young lion of the nations: yet art thou as a monster in the seas; and thou didst break forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers.
(See JPS)

Ezekiel 33:5
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and didn't take warning; his blood shall be on him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.
(WEB JPS ASV DBY)

Ezekiel 35:10
Because you have said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas Yahweh was there:
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 36:34
The land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all who passed by.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 2:41
Whereas you saw the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, it shall be a divided kingdom; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, because you saw the iron mixed with miry clay.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 2:43
Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men; but they shall not cling to one another, even as iron does not mingle with clay.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 4:26
Whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; your kingdom shall be sure to you, after that you shall have known that the heavens do rule.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 8:22
Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
(KJV DBY WBS)

Malachi 1:4
Whereas Edom says, "We are beaten down, but we will return and build the waste places;" thus says Yahweh of Armies, "They shall build, but I will throw down; and men will call them'The Wicked Land,' even the people against whom Yahweh shows wrath forever."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Malachi 1:14
But cursed be the deceiver, who hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a blemished thing; for I am a great King, saith Jehovah of hosts, and my name is terrible among the Gentiles.
(See JPS)

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