Beautifully
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The term "beautifully" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of beauty and the manner in which things are done beautifully is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The Bible often associates beauty with God's creation, His works, and the way believers are called to live their lives.

Creation and Nature:
The beauty of creation is a testament to God's power and artistry. In Genesis 1, the repeated phrase "And God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10) reflects the inherent beauty and order in God's creation. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse highlights how the natural world beautifully reflects God's glory and craftsmanship.

Worship and the Tabernacle:
The construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple was done with great care and attention to beauty, reflecting the holiness and majesty of God. Exodus 31:3-5 describes how God filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him wisdom, understanding, and skill in all kinds of craftsmanship to create beautiful works for the Tabernacle. This demonstrates that beauty in worship is a reflection of God's own beauty and order.

The Beauty of Holiness:
The Bible often speaks of the beauty of holiness. Psalm 29:2 exhorts, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness." Holiness is depicted as beautiful, and believers are called to live lives that reflect this beauty through their conduct and devotion to God.

Inner Beauty and Character:
Scripture places a strong emphasis on inner beauty, particularly in the New Testament. 1 Peter 3:3-4 advises, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment... Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." This passage underscores the value God places on inner beauty and character over external appearances.

The Beauty of Christ:
The ultimate expression of beauty in the Bible is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 53:2-3 prophetically describes the Messiah, noting that "He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him." Yet, the life, death, and resurrection of Christ reveal the profound beauty of God's love and redemption. In Revelation 5:12, the heavenly hosts proclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain," celebrating the beauty of Christ's sacrificial love.

Living Beautifully:
Believers are called to live beautifully by embodying the teachings of Christ and reflecting His love and grace in their lives. Philippians 4:8 encourages, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." This verse serves as a guide for living a life that is beautifully aligned with God's will.

In summary, while the word "beautifully" may not appear explicitly in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the beauty of God's creation, His holiness, the inner beauty of a godly character, and the redemptive work of Christ. Believers are encouraged to reflect this beauty in their worship, conduct, and daily lives.
Greek
2573. kalos -- well
... Word Origin adverb from kalos Definition well NASB Word Usage beautifully (1),
commendably (1), correctly (1), experts (1), good (4), honorably (1), kind ...
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Strong's Hebrew
4758. mareh -- sight, appearance, vision
... what...see (2), who looked (1). apparently, appearance, beautifully,
countenance, fair, favored, form, goodly,. From ra'ah; a view ...
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Library

The Gradual Development of Cosmical Order Out of Chaos in the ...
... Chapter XXIX."The Gradual Development of Cosmical Order Out of Chaos in
the Creation, Beautifully Stated. God, indeed, consummated ...
/.../tertullian/against hermogenes/chapter xxix the gradual development of.htm

What is Man?
... And this book has been of sovereign use to the Church of God, not only while it
was in its state of infancy, (so beautifully described by St. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 103 what is man.htm

Israel the Beloved
... But these great blessings, so beautifully shadowed in this text, do not belong to
all men; nor does the designation, 'the beloved of the Lord,' belong to all ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/israel the beloved.htm

The Songs of the Fugitive.
... and sleep, for Thou, O Jehovah, only makest me dwell safely." The growing security
which experience of God's care should ever bring, is beautifully marked by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/xv the songs of the.htm

Introduction.
... of ancient Palestine, we have employed here a literal translation from the original
language, simply because it expresses much more beautifully and more ...
//christianbookshelf.org/callan/the shepherd of my soul/introduction.htm

The Christian Walk.
... How beautifully the electric lights light up the walks in the city park! ... The Bible
is a light along the way of life, and it lights the way beautifully. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/the christian walk.htm

The World Compared to the Sea.
... Footnotes: [579] Literally, synagogues. [580] [The ports and happy havens beautifully
contrasted with rocks and shoals and barren or inhospitable isles.]. ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xiv the world compared to.htm

On the Omnipresence of God
... "Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord." Jer.23:24. 1. How strongly
and beautifully do these words express the omnipresence of God! ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 111 on the omnipresence.htm

Letter iv. Personal Habits.
... The furniture was plain, but the bed was made up so beautifully, and looked so inviting
in its snowy covering that I did not notice whether the bedstead was ...
/.../letter iv personal habits.htm

The Nativity
... The two accounts beautifully supplement each other, and give two vivid pictures
of these two devout souls, each sharply tried in a different fashion, each ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the nativity.htm

Thesaurus
Beautifully (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Beautifully (5 Occurrences). ... And yet I tell you that not
even Solomon in all his splendour was as beautifully dressed as one of these. ...
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Linen-work (2 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:8 And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same
work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted ...
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Materials (9 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:8 And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same
work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted ...
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Twisted (79 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:8 And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same
work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted ...
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Material (61 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:8 And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same
work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted ...
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Beautify (10 Occurrences)

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Worked (145 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:8 And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same
work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted ...
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Zebulun (46 Occurrences)
... At the second division of territory the lot of Zebulun came up third, and assigned
to him a beautifully diversified stretch of country in the North. ...
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Olive (61 Occurrences)
... are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully
variegated. 2. (n.) The fruit of the olive. It has been much ...
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Labour (119 Occurrences)
... They neither labour nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his
splendour was as beautifully dressed as one of these. (WEY YLT). ...
/l/labour.htm - 35k

Resources
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Concordance
Beautifully (5 Occurrences)

Luke 12:27
Observe the lilies, how they grow. They neither labour nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was as beautifully dressed as one of these.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 11:4
for if, indeed, he who is coming doth preach another Jesus whom we did not preach, or another Spirit ye receive which ye did not receive, or other good news which ye did not accept -- well were ye bearing 'it',
(See NAS)

Revelation 21:2
And I saw the holy town, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, like a bride made beautiful for her husband.
(See NIV)

Exodus 28:8
And the beautifully worked band, which goes on it, is to be of the same work and the same material, of gold and blue and purple and red and twisted linen-work.
(BBE)

Exodus 39:5
And the beautifully worked band which went on it was of the same design and the same material, worked in gold and blue and purple and red and twisted linen-work, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.
(BBE)

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