In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "assume" can be understood as taking something for granted or accepting something as true without proof. While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "assume," the idea is present in various passages that caution against making assumptions without seeking God's wisdom or guidance.

Assumptions and Faith

The Bible encourages believers to have faith, which involves trust and confidence in God and His promises. However, faith is distinct from assumption, as faith is based on the evidence of God's character and His Word. Hebrews 11:1 states, "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This verse highlights that faith is grounded in assurance and certainty, not in baseless assumptions.

Assumptions in Relationships

Assumptions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts in relationships. Proverbs 18:13 warns, "He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him." This proverb advises against making assumptions about others' words or intentions without first listening and understanding. James 1:19 further instructs, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger," emphasizing the importance of careful listening over hasty assumptions.

Assumptions and Judgment

The Bible cautions against making assumptions that lead to judgment of others. Jesus teaches in Matthew 7:1-2 , "Do not judge, or you will be judged. For with the same measure you use, it will be measured to you." This passage underscores the danger of assuming the worst about others and the call to exercise humility and grace.

Assumptions and God's Will

Believers are encouraged to seek God's will rather than assume their own plans will succeed. James 4:13-15 advises, "Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.' You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, 'If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.'" This passage reminds believers to submit their plans to God's sovereignty rather than assuming control over their future.

Assumptions and Wisdom

The Bible encourages seeking wisdom from God rather than relying on assumptions. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage calls believers to trust in God's wisdom rather than their own assumptions.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not directly address the concept of "assume," it provides guidance on the importance of seeking God's wisdom, listening carefully, and avoiding judgment based on assumptions. Believers are encouraged to ground their faith and actions in the truth of God's Word and His revealed will.1. (v. t.) To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.

2. (v. t.) To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.

3. (v. t.) To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.

4. (v. t.) To receive or adopt.

5. (v. i.) To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.

6. (v. i.) To undertake, as by a promise.

5274. hupolambano -- to take or bear up, to receive, to assume
... to take or bear up, to receive, to assume. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
hupolambano Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ol-am-ban'-o) Short Definition: I take up ...
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662. apotolmao -- to be very bold
... to be very bold. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apotolmao Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-ot-ol-mah'-o) Short Definition: I assume boldness Definition: I assume ...
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5029. tacha -- quickly, perhaps
... Cognate: 5029 (from 5036 , "promptly") -- properly, (without unnecessary delay) --
hence, " to assume as true" ("perhaps"). See 5035 (). ...
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3543. nomizo -- to practice, consider
... 3543 (from 3551 , "law") -- properly, to suppose (assume) that something
applies (or is derived from); to assume a (law, practice). ...
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3880. paralambano -- to receive from
... From para and lambano; to receive near, ie Associate with oneself (in any familiar
or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively ...
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1893. epei -- when, because
... assumed. Its sense is, "Assume what precedes is true, and understand what
follows to be appropriate and applicable" (ie true as well). ...
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4964. suschematizo -- to conform to
... mold). Word Origin from sun and schematizo (to assume a certain form, figure)
Definition to conform to NASB Word Usage conformed (2). ...
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324. anadechomai -- to undertake, receive
... an-ad-ekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I welcome, receive kindly, undertake Definition:
I welcome, receive kindly; I undertake, assume the responsibility of. ...
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6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... NASB Word Usage accomplished (1), accuses (1), arise (103), arise and let us go
(1), arisen (1), arises (6), arose (136), assailants (1), assume (1), avail (1 ...
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Whether Angels Assume Bodies?
... OF THE ANGELS IN COMPARISON WITH BODIES (THREE ARTICLES) Whether angels assume bodies?
Objection 1: It would seem that angels do not assume bodies. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether angels assume bodies.htm

Whether Several Divine Persons Can Assume one and the Same ...
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether
several Divine Persons can assume one and the same individual nature? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether several divine persons can.htm

Whether one Divine Person Can Assume Two Human Natures?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether one Divine Person can assume two human natures? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether one divine person can.htm

Whether one Person Without Another Can Assume a Created Nature?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether
one Person without another can assume a created nature? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether one person without another.htm

Whether it is Befitting for a Divine Person to Assume?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether it is befitting for a Divine Person to assume? ...
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Whether it is Befitting to the Divine Nature to Assume?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether it is befitting to the Divine Nature to assume? ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is befitting to.htm

Whether the Nature Abstracted from the Personality Can Assume?
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE PERSON ASSUMING (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether
the Nature abstracted from the Personality can assume? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the nature abstracted from.htm

Whether it was Fitting for the Son of God to Assume Human Nature ...
... OF THE MODE OF UNION ON THE PART OF THE HUMAN NATURE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether it was
fitting for the Son of God to assume human nature of the stock of Adam? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether it was fitting for 2.htm

But what Attitude do they Assume, when it is Shown that the Holy.. ...
... Book II. Chapter 10. " 15. But what attitude do they assume, when it
is shown that the holy? "15. But what attitude do they ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 10 15 but.htm

The First Opinion, which I Reject, but which is Espoused by those ...
... 1. The first opinion, which I reject, but which is espoused by those [Supralapsarians]
who assume the very highest ground of this Predestination. ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/1 the first opinion which.htm

Assume (2 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. 6. (vi) To undertake,
as by a promise. Multi-Version Concordance Assume (2 Occurrences). ...
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Undertake (16 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To assume, as a character. 5. (vt) To engage with; to attack. ... 8. (vi) To
take upon one's self, or assume, any business, duty, or province. ...
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Fasting (34 Occurrences)
... But we may readily assume that originally fasting was not based on the salutary
influence which it exercised on the health of the subject. ...
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Fast (157 Occurrences)
... But we may readily assume that originally fasting was not based on the salutary
influence which it exercised on the health of the subject. ...
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Reign (468 Occurrences)
... The verb is malakh, "to be king" ("to reign as king"), "to become king," "to accede
to the throne," "to assume royal power publicly" and, generally speaking ...
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Presume (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do
or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained. ...
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Set (6715 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To cause to sit; to make to assume a specified position or attitude; to
give site or place to; to place; to put; to fix; as, to set a house on a stone ...
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Stoop (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) To bend the upper part of the body downward and forward; to bend or lean
forward; to incline forward in standing or walking; to assume habitually a ...
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Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... that Gideon had already distinguished himself in resistance to the Midianites (Judges
6:12), but he now receives Divine commission to assume the leadership. ...
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Sela (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 25:12; and Obadiah 1:3, it translates literally, "rock"; but the Revised
Version margin in each case "Sela." It is impossible to assume with Hull ...
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