Concordance
Undoing (7 Occurrences)Hebrews 6:6
it is impossible, I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance, for, to their own undoing, they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God afresh and exposing Him to open shame.
(WEY)
Hebrews 12:17
For you know that even afterwards, when he wished to secure the blessing, he was rejected; for he found no opportunity for undoing what he had done, though he sought the blessing earnestly with tears.
(WEY)
1 John 3:8
He who is habitually guilty of sin is a child of the Devil, because the Devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for the purpose of undoing the work of the Devil.
(WEY)
2 Chronicles 22:4
He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, as did the house of Ahab; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
(See RSV NIV)
Proverbs 18:7
The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
(See NIV)
Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time for undoing and a time for stitching; a time for keeping quiet and a time for talk;
(BBE)
Daniel 11:26
and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force overfloweth, and fallen have many wounded.
(See RSV)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The reversal of what has been done.
2. (n.) Ruin.
Greek
1271. dianoia -- the mind, disposition, thought ... Aristotle, 1, 404). But 1271 () works to a person's own
undoing when it
operates apart from the light of God's word (Eph 4:18).].
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Manasseh
... crushing tender hopes in this cruel way. Manasseh's life was spent in undoing
what his father had done. It seemed to be his great ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/manasseh.htm
Preface
... of Holiness. Anything of that kind, no matter how successful, would have
been the undoing of the whole effort. Nevertheless, the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/howard/standards of life and service/preface.htm
The Shout of Faith
... In the history of the children of Israel there were many occasions when they indulged
in these moanings and wailings and always to their sad undoing; but on ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 14 the shout of.htm
Infant Baptism.
... But about three hundred years ago strange opinions were set afloat, and sects arose,
doing every thing which had not been done before, and undoing every thing ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon xvi infant baptism.htm
The Divided Kingdom.
... This was the turning point of the nation. It was the undoing of all that
had been accomplished by the three kings that had proceeded. ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xiii the divided kingdom.htm
The False Prophet
... "It follows that you and I must work together to gain diverse ends. If our fortunes
are to be tragic, we are undoing each other in this conjunction. ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xix the false prophet.htm
General Service to John, Precursor, Prophet and Baptist of the ...
... O prophet ever-glorious, and thou makest glad all those who come unto thee in faith,
sweetening their senses both of the soul and body, and undoing for us the ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter v general service to.htm
Of the Remedy against the Fifth and Sixth Sources of Weariness.
... of any individual, unless it be that of the man whom we either perceive or believe
to be perishing himself, or to be the occasion of the undoing of some weak ...
/.../on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 14 of the remedy against.htm
The Church.
... Wherefore, setting myself to a more narrow search, through frequent prayer to
God"what first with doing, and then with undoing, and after that with doing ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xxi the church.htm
Members of Christ
... Sin separated us from God, and in undoing what sin has done, Christ joins us to
himself in a union more real than any other in the whole world. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/members of christ.htm
Thesaurus
Undoing (7 Occurrences)... 2. (n.) Ruin. Multi-Version Concordance
Undoing (7 Occurrences).
... The Son of God appeared
for the purpose of
undoing the work of the Devil. (WEY).
.../u/undoing.htm - 8kUndone (20 Occurrences)
/u/undone.htm - 12k
Undo (9 Occurrences)
... from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for the purpose of undoing
the work of the Devil. (Root in WEY DBY). Revelation 5:2 ...
/u/undo.htm - 9k
Undoes (2 Occurrences)
/u/undoes.htm - 6k
Foot (193 Occurrences)
... The undoing of the latchets or leather thongs of the sandals (Mark 1:7 Luke
3:16 John 1:27) seems to refer to the same menial duty. ...
/f/foot.htm - 48k
Repeatedly (28 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 6:6 it is impossible, I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance,
for, to their own undoing, they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God ...
/r/repeatedly.htm - 14k
Exposing (3 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 6:6 it is impossible, I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance,
for, to their own undoing, they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God ...
/e/exposing.htm - 7k
Defeat (16 Occurrences)
... to overthrow. 4. (vt) To resist with success; as, to defeat an assault. 5.
(n.) An undoing or annulling; destruction. 6. (v.) Frustration ...
/d/defeat.htm - 12k
Mend (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time for undoing and a time for stitching;
a time for keeping quiet and a time for talk; (See NIV). ...
/m/mend.htm - 9k
Crucifying (3 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 6:6 it is impossible, I say, to keep bringing them back to a new repentance,
for, to their own undoing, they are repeatedly crucifying the Son of God ...
/c/crucifying.htm - 7k
Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Concept In biblical terms, "undoing" refers to the act of reversing, nullifying, or dismantling something that has been established or done. This concept can be applied to both physical and spiritual realms, encompassing the undoing of actions, covenants, or even the works of evil. The Bible presents "undoing" as both a divine prerogative and a human responsibility, depending on the context.
Old Testament Context The Old Testament often portrays God as the one who has the power to undo the plans of nations and individuals. In
Isaiah 14:27, it is written, "For the LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?" This verse highlights the sovereignty of God in undoing the plans of those who oppose His will.
The concept of undoing is also evident in the undoing of curses or judgments. In
Deuteronomy 30:3, God promises to restore His people, undoing the consequences of their disobedience: "Then the LORD your God will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you, and He will gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you."
New Testament Context In the New Testament, the theme of undoing is prominently seen in the work of Jesus Christ. The mission of Christ is often described as undoing the works of the devil. 1
John 3:8 states, "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work." This verse encapsulates the redemptive purpose of Christ's incarnation, death, and resurrection, which serves to undo the bondage of sin and death.
The Apostle Paul speaks of the undoing of the law's curse through Christ's sacrifice. In
Galatians 3:13, it is written, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" Here, the undoing of the curse is achieved through the atoning work of Jesus.
Human Responsibility While God is the ultimate agent of undoing, humans are also called to participate in this process through repentance and reconciliation. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches about the importance of reconciling with others, effectively undoing the damage caused by anger and conflict (
Matthew 5:23-24). This call to reconciliation is a form of undoing the relational breaches that sin creates.
Furthermore, believers are encouraged to undo the works of the flesh by living according to the Spirit. In
Galatians 5:16, Paul exhorts, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." This walking by the Spirit is a proactive undoing of sinful patterns and behaviors.
Eschatological Perspective The ultimate undoing is eschatological, where God will undo the effects of sin and death in the new creation.
Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This future hope is the complete undoing of the fall and its consequences, culminating in the restoration of all things.
Conclusion The biblical concept of undoing is multifaceted, involving divine intervention, human responsibility, and future hope. It underscores the power of God to reverse the effects of sin and evil, the call for believers to participate in reconciliation and transformation, and the ultimate restoration that awaits in the new creation.
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