National (1 Occurrence)

2 Kings 17:29
Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, and put them in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt.
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Fasts (3 Occurrences)

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1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public; general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc.

2. (a.) Attached to one's own country or nation.

1482. ethnikos -- national, foreign, ie spec. a Gentile
... 1481, 1482. ethnikos. 1483 . national, foreign, ie spec. ... See 1484 (). Word
Origin from ethnos Definition national, foreign, ie spec. ...
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3085. lutrosis -- a ransoming, a redemption
... liberation, deliverance, release Definition: (in the Old Testament: ransoming from
imprisonment for debt, or from slavery, release from national misfortune, etc ...
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8668. teshuah -- deliverance, salvation
... Or tshuah {tesh-oo-aw'}; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue (literal or
figurative, pers., national or spir.) -- deliverance, help, safety, salvation ...
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3068. Yhvh -- the proper name of the God of Israel
... Jehovah, the Lord. From hayah; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national
name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord. Compare Yahh, Yhovih. see HEBREW hayah ...
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4445. Malkam -- a Benjamite
... Malcham, Milcom Or Milkowm {mil-kome'}; from melek for Molek; Malcam or Milcom,
the national idol of the Ammonites -- Malcham, Milcom. see HEBREW melek. ...
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6588. pesha -- transgression
... rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. From pasha'; a revolt (national, moral
or religious) -- rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. see HEBREW pasha'. ...
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National Retribution
... National Retribution. "I will correct thee in measure, and will not
leave thee altogether unpunished." Jeremiah 30:11. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/national retribution .htm

National Days
... IV. SPECIAL OCCASIONS National Days. [1630]427 My country, 'tis of thee
[1631]428 God bless our native land [1632]429 O say can you ...
/.../the hymnal of the protestant episcopal church in the usa/national days.htm

The National Oath at Shechem
... THE BOOK OF JOSHUA THE NATIONAL OATH AT SHECHEM. 'And Joshua said unto the
people. Ye cannot serve the Lord: for He is an holy God ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the national oath at shechem.htm

National Apostasy
... From Strength to Weakness Chapter 8 National Apostasy. From the time of
Jeroboam's death to Elijah's appearance before Ahab the people ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 8 national apostasy.htm

Declaration of Faith of the National Council of Congregational ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. Declaration of Faith of the National Council of
Congregational Churches, held at Boston, Mass., June 14-24, 1865. ...
/.../declaration of faith of the.htm

December the Ninth National Blessedness
... DECEMBER The Ninth NATIONAL BLESSEDNESS. "Blessed is the people that know
the joyful sound." "Psalm 89:1-18. Blessed is the people ...
/.../december the ninth national blessedness.htm

National Wealth
... SERMON XVI. NATIONAL WEALTH. (Fifth Sunday after Easter.) Deuteronomy
8:11-18. Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xvi national wealth.htm

National Privileges
... SERMON XXII. NATIONAL PRIVILEGES. LUKE, x.23. "Blessed are the eyes which
see the things which ye see: for I tell you, that many ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxii national privileges.htm

The Oberlin Declaration of the National Congregational Council. AD ...
... SYMBOLA EVANGELICA. THE OBERLIN DECLARATION OF THE NATIONAL CONGREGATIONAL
COUNCIL. AD 1871. [The National Council of Congregational ...
/.../the oberlin declaration of the.htm

National Sorrows and National Lessons
... SERMON XXXIV. NATIONAL SORROWS AND NATIONAL LESSONS. On the illness or the Prince
of Wales. Chapel Royal, St James's, December 17th, 1871. 2 Samuel 19:14. ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxxiv national sorrows and.htm

National (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a nation; common to a whole people or race; public;
general; as, a national government, language, dress, custom, calamity, etc. ...
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Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural changes of times and
seasons, some on historical events connected with the national or religious ...
/f/fasts.htm - 21k

Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural changes of times and
seasons, some on historical events connected with the national or religious ...
/f/feasts.htm - 36k

Nationality (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality of being national, or strongly
attached to one's own nation; patriotism. 2. (n.) The ...
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Mizpah (42 Occurrences)
... (2.) A town in Gilead, where Jephthah resided, and where he assumed the
command of the Israelites in a time of national danger. ...
/m/mizpah.htm - 31k

Prophesyings (1 Occurrence)
... Broadly speaking, the false prophesying related itself to the national ideal
independently of any spiritual quality, while the true prophesying ever kept ...
/p/prophesyings.htm - 8k

Circumcision (98 Occurrences)
... sign of their consecration to him. It was established as a national ordinance
(Genesis 17:10, 11). In compliance with the divine ...
/c/circumcision.htm - 53k

Josiah (51 Occurrences)
... came. Josiah immediately gathered the people together, and engaged them
in a renewal of their ancient national covenant with God. ...
/j/josiah.htm - 42k

Affliction (120 Occurrences)
... (2) National. A great place is given in the Old Testament to affliction
as a national experience, due to calamities, such as war ...
/a/affliction.htm - 53k

Moloch (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary King, the name of the national god of the Ammonites,
to whom children were sacrificed by fire. He was ...
/m/moloch.htm - 21k

The term "national" in a biblical context often relates to the concept of nations, peoples, and ethnic groups as they are presented in the Scriptures. The Bible frequently addresses the role and significance of nations in God's divine plan, highlighting both their collective identity and individual responsibilities.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of nations is introduced early in the Bible. In Genesis 10, often referred to as the "Table of Nations," the descendants of Noah's sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—are listed, establishing the origins of various peoples and nations. Genesis 10:32 (BSB) states, "These are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their lines of descent, within their nations. From these the nations spread out over the earth after the flood."

God's Sovereignty Over Nations

The Bible emphasizes God's sovereignty over all nations. In Deuteronomy 32:8 (BSB), it is written, "When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God." This passage underscores the belief that God has established the boundaries and destinies of nations.

Israel as a Chosen Nation

A significant aspect of the biblical narrative is the selection of Israel as God's chosen nation. In Exodus 19:5-6 (BSB), God declares to the Israelites, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." This covenantal relationship sets Israel apart with a unique role in God's redemptive plan.

Nations in Prophecy

The prophetic books of the Bible often address the fate of nations, both in terms of judgment and blessing. Isaiah 2:2 (BSB) prophesies, "In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it." This vision of nations coming to worship the Lord highlights the eschatological hope of unity and peace under God's reign.

The Great Commission

In the New Testament, the concept of nations expands with the Great Commission. Jesus commands His disciples in Matthew 28:19 (BSB), "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This directive underscores the universal scope of the Gospel and the call to bring all nations into the fold of God's kingdom.

Unity and Diversity in Christ

The New Testament also speaks to the unity and diversity of believers from all nations. Galatians 3:28 (BSB) affirms, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This passage emphasizes the breaking down of ethnic and social barriers within the body of Christ, reflecting the inclusive nature of the Gospel.

Eschatological Vision

Revelation provides a vision of the ultimate gathering of nations in worship. Revelation 7:9 (BSB) describes, "After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb." This imagery portrays the fulfillment of God's promise to bless all nations through the seed of Abraham, culminating in a diverse yet unified worship of God.

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