Concordance
Framework (6 Occurrences)Exodus 21:6
Then his master is to take him to the gods of the house, and at the door, or at its framework, he is to make a hole in his ear with a sharp-pointed instrument; and he will be his servant for ever.
(BBE)
1 Kings 7:28
And the bases were made in this way; their sides were square, fixed in a framework;
(BBE)
Ecclesiastes 10:18
By much sloth fulness the framework falleth in; and through idleness of the hands the house drippeth.
(DBY)
Jeremiah 20:2
And Pashhur gave blows to Jeremiah and had his feet chained in a framework of wood in the higher doorway of Benjamin, which was in the house of the Lord.
(BBE)
Jeremiah 43:9
Take great stones in thy hand, and hide them in mortar in the brickwork, which is at the entry of Pharaoh's house in Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah;
(See JPS)
Habakkuk 2:11
For the stone will cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the woodwork will answer it.
(See NAS)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.
2. (n.) Work done in, or by means of, a frame or loom.
Strong's Hebrew
8260. sheqeph -- framework, casing (of doors)... 8259, 8260. sheqeph. 8261 .
framework, casing (of doors). Transliteration:
sheqeph Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-kef) Short Definition: frames.
... /hebrew/8260.htm - 6k 6086. ets -- tree, trees, wood
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition tree, trees, wood NASB Word Usage carpenters*
(4), framework (1), gallows (9), handle (1), logs (1), shaft (3 ...
/hebrew/6086.htm - 6k
Library
Introductory Notice to the Decretals.
... Like the mason's framework of lath and scantlings, on which he turns an arch of
massive stone, the Decretals served their purpose, enabling Nicholas I. to ...
/.../unknown/the decretals/introductory notice to the decretals.htm
Introductory Notice to Cyprian.
... Feudal ideas imposed a very different system upon the simple framework of
original Catholicity. But a careful study of that primitive ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/introductory notice to cyprian.htm
Death
... everything' being the last stage of the successive loss of fundamental powers."
[57] But finally some important part of the mere animal framework that remains ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/death.htm
Sources of Our Knowledge of Jesus
... In a sense, therefore, we may say that the Gospel of Mark reveals the chronological
framework on which all three of these gospels are constructed. ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/ii sources of our knowledge.htm
Questions which Ought to be Asked
... my Maker?" Oh! unthinking man, God made you. He fashioned your curious
framework, and put every bone into its place. He, as with ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 26 1880/questions which ought to be.htm
Sources of the Pentateuch.
... The framework is Mosaic, but the details of the work were added by reverent disciples
of Moses, the last of whom must have lived and written many hundred years ...
/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter iii sources of the.htm
Entire Sanctification as Taught by Paul.
... hard to be understood, are no doubt destined, nevertheless, in the future as in
the past, to form a large part both of the foundation and framework of every ...
/.../clark/the theology of holiness/chapter vii entire sanctification as.htm
The King --Continued.
... of the Messiah enters upon a new stage, bearing a relation, as its successive stages,
always unmistakably did, to the history which supplies a framework for it ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/xii the kingcontinued.htm
Of the Figures and Limbs of Animals.
... the inward organs [1832] may be covered, that those parts which needed to be soft
and less strong might be protected by the encircling of a solid framework. ...
/.../lactantius/on the workmanship of god/chap v of the figures and.htm
I Saw the City
... other extreme and select the citadel of the world's fever, the ganglion of its unrest,
the heart and focus of its most strenuous toil, as the framework for his ...
/.../drummond/the greatest thing in the world and other addresses/i saw the city.htm
Thesaurus
Framework (6 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional
part of anything; as, the
framework of society.
...Framework (6 Occurrences).
.../f/framework.htm - 8kFraming (1 Occurrence)
... frame; that which frames. 3. (n.) A framework, or a set of frames.
Multi-Version Concordance Framing (1 Occurrence). Exodus 31:5 ...
/f/framing.htm - 7k
Bone (35 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Dice. 6. (n.) Whalebone; hence, a piece of whalebone or of steel
for a corset. 7. (n.) Fig.: The framework of anything. ...
/b/bone.htm - 21k
Tabernacle (333 Occurrences)
... This framework was covered with four coverings, the first of linen, in which figures
of the symbolic cherubim were wrought with needlework in blue and purple ...
/t/tabernacle.htm - 101k
Job (60 Occurrences)
... THE LITERARY FRAMEWORK 1. Setting of Time, Place and Scene 2. Characters and
Personality 3. Form and Style III. ... II. The Literary Framework. ...
/j/job.htm - 62k
Judges (117 Occurrences)
... Thus the entire history is set as it were in a recurrent framework of moral and
religious teaching and warning; and the lesson is enforced that it is the sin ...
/j/judges.htm - 81k
Vein (1 Occurrence)
... See Artery. 2. (n.) One of the similar branches of the framework of a leaf. 3.
(n.) One of the ribs or nervures of the wings of insects. See Venation. ...
/v/vein.htm - 8k
Needlework (23 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The combination of timber and plaster making the outside framework of some
houses. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NEEDLEWORK. ne'-d'-l-wurk. ...
/n/needlework.htm - 14k
Jaw (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth,
which form the framework of the mouth. 2. (n.) Hence, also ...
/j/jaw.htm - 11k
Judaeus
... The "universalism" of the Roman empire has been so named because, within the political
framework, various peoples and divergent civilizations commingled and ...
/j/judaeus.htm - 29k
Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical theology, the concept of a "framework" can be understood as the underlying structure or system that supports and organizes various elements within Scripture. This term, while not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, can be applied to several key aspects of biblical interpretation and understanding.
Creation FrameworkThe creation narrative in
Genesis 1 provides a foundational framework for understanding the order and purpose of the universe. The six days of creation, followed by a day of rest, establish a pattern of work and rest that is reflected in the Sabbath commandment.
Genesis 1:1-2:3 outlines this framework, emphasizing God's sovereignty and intentionality in creation. The repeated phrase "And God said" (
Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26, BSB) highlights the power of God's word in bringing order out of chaos.
Covenantal FrameworkThe Bible is structured around a series of covenants that God establishes with humanity. These covenants provide a framework for understanding God's relationship with His people. Key covenants include the Noahic Covenant (
Genesis 9:8-17), the Abrahamic Covenant (
Genesis 12:1-3), the Mosaic Covenant (Exodus 19-24), the Davidic Covenant (
2 Samuel 7:12-16), and the New Covenant (
Jeremiah 31:31-34). Each covenant builds upon the previous ones, revealing God's unfolding plan of redemption.
Theological FrameworkThe Bible presents a coherent theological framework that encompasses doctrines such as creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. This framework is essential for understanding the narrative arc of Scripture and the centrality of Jesus Christ in God's redemptive plan.
Colossians 1:16-17 (BSB) states, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together."
Moral and Ethical FrameworkScripture provides a moral and ethical framework for believers, guiding them in righteous living. The Ten Commandments (
Exodus 20:1-17) and the teachings of Jesus, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), offer principles for ethical conduct. These teachings emphasize love, justice, mercy, and humility as foundational virtues for the Christian life.
Eschatological FrameworkThe Bible's eschatological framework outlines the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for creation. Prophetic books like Daniel and Revelation provide visions of the end times, emphasizing themes of judgment, resurrection, and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.
Revelation 21:1-4 (BSB) describes the new heaven and new earth, where God will dwell with His people, and "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Literary FrameworkThe Bible's literary structure also serves as a framework for understanding its message. The division into Old and New Testaments, the arrangement of books by genre (law, history, poetry, prophecy, gospel, epistle), and the use of literary devices such as parallelism, chiasm, and typology all contribute to the richness and depth of Scripture. Recognizing these literary elements aids in interpreting the Bible's meaning and significance.
In summary, the concept of a framework in biblical theology encompasses the structural, covenantal, theological, moral, eschatological, and literary elements that organize and support the message of Scripture. These frameworks help believers understand God's purposes and live in accordance with His will.
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