The term "banded" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of being banded or bound together can be explored through various scriptural themes and narratives. In the biblical context, being banded often refers to unity, alliance, or being bound together for a common purpose, whether for good or ill.

Unity and Fellowship

The idea of being banded together is frequently associated with unity and fellowship among believers. In the New Testament, the early church is depicted as a community of believers who were united in purpose and spirit. Acts 2:44-47 describes this unity: "All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. With one accord, they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people."

This passage illustrates the early Christians' commitment to being banded together in faith and practice, emphasizing the importance of communal life and mutual support.

Alliances and Covenants

In the Old Testament, the concept of being banded together is often seen in the context of alliances and covenants. For example, the covenant between God and Abraham is a foundational moment where God binds Himself to Abraham and his descendants. Genesis 17:7 states, "I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you."

Similarly, the Israelites were often banded together through covenants with God, which required them to follow His commandments and statutes. These covenants were not only spiritual but also social, binding the community together in a shared identity and purpose.

Negative Alliances

The Bible also warns against being banded together for unrighteous purposes. In the account of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9), humanity bands together to build a tower to the heavens, seeking to make a name for themselves apart from God. This alliance, rooted in pride and self-sufficiency, leads to God's intervention and the scattering of the people.

Proverbs 1:10-15 cautions against joining with those who pursue evil: "My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. If they say, 'Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause... do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.'"

Spiritual Warfare

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of being banded together in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the armor of God, encouraging believers to stand firm together against the schemes of the devil. This passage emphasizes the collective strength and unity required to withstand spiritual challenges, highlighting the importance of being banded together in faith and prayer.

Conclusion

While the specific term "banded" may not be found in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture in themes of unity, covenant, and both righteous and unrighteous alliances. These themes underscore the importance of being bound together in faith, purpose, and community, while also warning against alliances that lead away from God's will.(imp. & p. p.) of Band.

From the End of the Third Continental Journey, in 1834, to the ...
... them. On one of these occasions a few rude young men had banded together
to beset them the next meeting-day, and disperse them. ...
/.../chapter xiv from the end.htm

Address in Lambeth Chapel, at the First Session of the Lambeth ...
... At a time when every form of error and sin is banded together to oppose the kingdom
of Christ, the world needs the witness of a united Church. ...
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On the Advisableness of Improving Natural Knowledge.
... Some twenty years before the outbreak of the plague a few calm and thoughtful students
banded themselves together for the purpose, as they phrased it, of ...
/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/i on the advisableness of.htm

The History Books
... A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways
of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. ...
/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter iv the history books.htm

The "Fraternity" of Pharisees
... long discussion in the Sanhedrim, which must have occupied a considerable part of
the day, "more than forty men" should have been found "banded together" under ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 14 the fraternity of.htm

While Vergilius, Going Slowly, was Thinking of These Things...
... on the floor. The heroine wore a white robe banded low with purple, and
her jewelled hair was in fillets of gold. There was always ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 7 while vergilius going.htm

Paul Before Felix.
... We are informed in the preceding chapter, "that when it was day, certain of the
Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying, that they ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvii paul before felix.htm

The Kingdom Op Judah.
... singing before him, "Praise the Lord, for His mercy endureth for ever!" So the battle
should be his without fighting; for the three banded nations fought among ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vii the kingdom op.htm

Sheep among Wolves
... Necessarily they constitute a unity, whatever diversities there may be amongst them,
and necessarily, that unity in its banded phalanx is in antagonism, in ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/sheep among wolves.htm

The Catholic System.
... divided. Those who banded themselves together to maintain the unity of the
Church were soon known by the designation of Catholics. ...
/.../killen/the ancient church/chapter viii the catholic system.htm

Banded (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Band. Multi-Version Concordance
Banded (15 Occurrences). Acts 23:12 When it was day, some ...
/b/banded.htm - 10k

Marked (163 Occurrences)
... 8 If he said, All those in the flock which have marks are to be yours, then all
the flock gave birth to marked young; and if he said, All the banded ones are ...
/m/marked.htm - 38k

Marks (25 Occurrences)
... 8 If he said, All those in the flock which have marks are to be yours, then all
the flock gave birth to marked young; and if he said, All the banded ones are ...
/m/marks.htm - 13k

Coloured (21 Occurrences)
... 31:10 And at the time when the flock were with young, I saw in a dream that all
the he-goats which were joined with the she-goats were banded and marked and ...
/c/coloured.htm - 12k

Hoopoe (2 Occurrences)
... Its back is a rich cinnamon color, its head golden buff with a crest of feathers
of gold, banded with white and tipped with black, that gradually lengthen as ...
/h/hoopoe.htm - 9k

Yours (226 Occurrences)
... 8 If he said, All those in the flock which have marks are to be yours, then all
the flock gave birth to marked young; and if he said, All the banded ones are ...
/y/yours.htm - 35k

Overtook (35 Occurrences)
... Numbers 27:3 Death overtook our father in the waste land; he was not among those
who were banded together with Korah against the Lord; but death came to him in ...
/o/overtook.htm - 17k

Jasper (8 Occurrences)
... It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When
the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. ...
/j/jasper.htm - 10k

Drinking-places (2 Occurrences)
... Genesis 30:38 And he put the banded sticks in the drinking-places where the flock
came to get water; and they became with young when they came to the water. ...
/d/drinking-places.htm - 7k

Plot (53 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:12 When it was day, some of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves
under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had ...
/p/plot.htm - 22k

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