Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7200 History of God's people in OT » 7209 congregation A group of people gathered or called together for a purpose. In Scripture a congregation refers particularly to the Israelites gathered for worship; it is also used of Christians in the NT. The congregation of the Israelites For the giving of the Ten Commandments See also Exodus 19:17; Deuteronomy 5:22 For hearing God's word Nehemiah 8:1-9 See also Deuteronomy 5:1; Nehemiah 8:18; Nehemiah 9:1-3 For praising God Psalm 22:22 See also Psalm 40:9-10; Psalm 68:26; Hebrews 2:12 To make a sin offering for the sin of the community Leviticus 4:13-14; Numbers 15:24 For the ordination of priests and Levites For census, retribution and major events Leviticus 24:14; Numbers 1:18; Joshua 18:1; Judges 20:1; 1 Samuel 10:17 Exclusion from the assembly In the NT Jewish congregations in the synagogue Luke 4:20 See also Acts 13:5,14-15; Acts 14:1 Christian congregations Acts 2:46-47 See also Acts 5:12; Acts 11:26; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 14:33-34; James 2:2 See also
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