In the context of the Bible, the term "check" does not appear explicitly in the Berean Standard Bible as a standalone term. However, the concept of checking, in terms of examining, verifying, or restraining, can be found throughout the Scriptures in various forms and contexts. This entry explores the biblical principles related to the idea of checking, particularly in terms of self-examination, accountability, and restraint.

Self-Examination

The Bible frequently encourages believers to engage in self-examination, a form of checking one's own heart and actions against the standards set by God. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , the Apostle Paul exhorts the Corinthians, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?" This call to self-examination is a spiritual check to ensure that one's faith is genuine and aligned with the teachings of Christ.

Accountability

The concept of checking is also evident in the biblical principle of accountability within the community of believers. Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This verse highlights the importance of mutual accountability, where believers are encouraged to check and refine each other's character and conduct through fellowship and constructive criticism.

In the New Testament, the early church practiced a form of communal checking through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and adherence to apostolic teaching. Acts 17:11 describes the Bereans as noble because "they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true." This diligent checking of teachings against Scripture serves as a model for ensuring doctrinal purity and truth.

Restraint and Control

The Bible also addresses the need for personal restraint and control, which can be seen as a form of checking one's impulses and desires. James 1:19-20 advises, "My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires." This passage underscores the importance of checking one's emotions and reactions to align with godly behavior.

Furthermore, the fruit of the Spirit, as listed in Galatians 5:22-23 , includes self-control, which is a divine enablement to check one's actions and desires. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Self-control is essential for living a life that honors God and reflects His character.

Conclusion

While the specific term "check" may not be directly found in the biblical text, the principles of self-examination, accountability, and restraint are deeply embedded in the teachings of Scripture. These concepts encourage believers to live lives that are reflective of their faith and obedient to God's will.1. (v. i.) To pause; hold back; stop; as, to check the progress of a mudslide.

2. (n.) A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move.

3. (n.) Whatever arrests progress, or limits action; an obstacle, guard, restraint, or rebuff.

4. (n.) A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad.

5. (n.) A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.

6. (n.) A woven or painted design in squares resembling the patten of a checkerboard; one of the squares of such a design; also, cloth having such a figure.

7. (n.) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.

8. (n.) Small chick or crack.

9. (v. t.) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check.

10. (v. t.) To put a sudden restraint upon; to stop temporarily; to hinder; to repress; to curb.

11. (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage.

12. (v. t.) To chide, rebuke, or reprove.

13. (v. t.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.

14. (v. t.) To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack; as, the sun checks timber.

15. (v. i.) To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.

16. (v. i.) To clash or interfere.

17. (v. i.) To act as a curb or restraint.

18. (v. i.) To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.

19. (v. i.) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.

20. (a.) Checkered; designed in checks.

CHECK

(mucar): Occurs in Job 20:3 the King James Version, "I have heard the check of my reproach" (the Revised Version (British and American) "the reproof which putteth me to shame"), i.e. a check or reproof, such as that which closes the last speech of Job (chapter 19), and intended to put Zophar to shame.

2684. kataskopeo -- to view closely, spy out
... 2596 , ", according to," intensifying 4648 , "look at closely") -- properly, scope ;
(figuratively) looking down on someone with a ; to spy ("check out"); look ...
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2849. kolazo -- to chastise
... 2849 -- properly, to dwarf, mutilate (curtail); used of punishing slaves to them;
hence, to (cause ) to ("dock/check," ), ie in a way that restrains (impedes ...
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348. anakopto -- hinder.
... Word Origin see egkopto. hinder. From ana and kopto; to beat back, ie Check -- hinder.
see GREEK ana. see GREEK kopto. 347, 348. anakopto. 349 . ...
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4148. musar -- discipline, chastening, correction
... warning (1). bond, chastening eth, chastisement, check, correction, discipline.
From yacar; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof ...
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1102. balam -- to curb, hold in
... 1101b, 1102. balam. 1103 . to curb, hold in. Transliteration: balam Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-lam') Short Definition: check. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2820. chasak -- to withhold, refrain
... root Definition to withhold, refrain NASB Word Usage hold them back (1), hold back
(2), keep back (1), keeps back (1), kept (1), kept their in check (1), kept ...
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We must Guard against Anger, Before it Arises; if it Has Already ...
... We must guard against anger, before it arises; if it has already arisen we must
check and calm it, and if we cannot do this either, at least we should keep our ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xxi we must guard.htm

Whether Patience is the Greatest of the virtues?
... Now those virtues which are effective of good, incline a man more directly to good
than those which are a check on the things which lead man away from good ...
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What Nonsense is this Out of which they Fabricate a Charge against ...
... "A man of the Lord," perhaps applied to Christ. c21. To what point will not
rashness reach when once the reins which check it are relaxed? ...
/.../20 what nonsense is this.htm

The Fall of the Empire and of the Papacy
... Urban was able to obtain a promise that Charles would not accept the senatorship
for life, although the need for Charles' presence in Italy as a check upon the ...
/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter xvi the fall of.htm

The Call of Moses
... Some one has said that God gave him. A BLANK CHECK,. and all he had to
do was to fill it out from that time on. When he wanted to ...
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Thus Far I have Made Answer About My Crimes, and Indeed in Defence ...
... I have done so not as well as I ought but as I was able, putting a check upon my
complaints, for my object has been not so much to accuse others as to defend ...
/.../1 thus far i have.htm

The Primitive Church
... martyrs "which no man could number.". [Sidenote: Persecution did not check
the growth of the Church,]. So widely did the Church spread ...
/.../a key to the knowledge of church history/chapter v the primitive church.htm

What the Big Chest Contained
... Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to
check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/byrum/how john became a man/chapter iii what the big.htm

Eighth Commandment
... I would to God that we could have all gambling swept away. If Christian men take
the right stand, they can check it and break it up in a great many places. ...
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Claiming.
... For instance, if a man has a credit balance of [USD]250 in his current banking account,
and draws a check for [USD]50, he does not require to go to the manager ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/macneil/the spirit-filled life/chapter xiii claiming.htm

Check (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To pause; hold back; stop; as, to check the progress of a mudslide. ... A king
so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move. ...
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Control (88 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to
correct or check another account or register; a counter register. ...
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Zedeki'ah (62 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on
the check, and said: 'Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak ...
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Kite (3 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) Fictitious commercial paper used for raising money or to sustain credit,
as a check which represents no deposit in bank, or a bill of exchange not ...
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Rebuke (77 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression
of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to ...
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Bridle (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check. 3. (n.) The piece in the interior
of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc. ...
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Curb (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To guide and manage, or restrain, as with a curb; to bend to one's will;
to subject; to subdue; to restrain; to confine; to keep in check. ...
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Chena'anah (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on
the check, and said: 'Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak ...
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Checked (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Check. Multi-Version Concordance
Checked (11 Occurrences). Mark 3:12 But He many a time ...
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Micai'ah (27 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:24 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah on
the check, and said: 'Which way went the spirit of the LORD from me to speak ...
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