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The term "clearly" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of understanding, perceiving, or seeing something with clarity and without confusion. It is associated with the removal of obstacles that hinder comprehension or vision, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. The concept of clarity is significant in Scripture as it relates to the understanding of God's will, the discernment of truth, and the revelation of divine mysteries.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Clarity in Understanding God's Word: The Bible emphasizes the importance of understanding God's Word clearly. In Nehemiah 8:8 , it is recorded, "They read from the Book of the Law of God, clearly explaining and giving insight so that the people could understand what was being read." This passage highlights the role of teachers and leaders in ensuring that Scripture is communicated in a way that is comprehensible to all.

2. Spiritual Discernment: Clarity is also crucial in spiritual discernment. In 1 Corinthians 13:12 , Paul writes, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." This verse speaks to the partial understanding believers have in this life, with the promise of complete clarity in the presence of God.

3. Jesus' Teachings: Jesus often spoke in parables, which required spiritual insight to understand clearly. In Mark 4:11-12 , Jesus explains to His disciples, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside, everything is expressed in parables, so that, 'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.'" Here, clarity is linked to the condition of the heart and the openness to receive divine truth.

4. Prayer for Clarity: Believers are encouraged to seek clarity through prayer. James 1:5 states, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This verse underscores the belief that God provides clarity and wisdom to those who earnestly seek it.

5. Clarity in Communication: The apostle Paul often requested prayer for clarity in his communication of the Gospel. In Colossians 4:4 , he asks, "Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should." This reflects the importance of conveying the message of Christ in a way that is understandable and impactful.

Theological Implications

The concept of clarity in the Bible is deeply connected to the nature of God as a revealer of truth. God desires that His people understand His will and purposes, and He provides the means for such understanding through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the community of believers. Clarity is not merely an intellectual exercise but involves the heart and spirit, requiring humility and openness to divine guidance.

In summary, the biblical notion of clarity encompasses understanding God's Word, discerning spiritual truths, and effectively communicating the Gospel. It is a gift from God that believers are encouraged to seek and cultivate in their walk of faith.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(adv.) In a clear manner.

Greek

2529. kathorao -- to discern clearly
... to discern clearly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kathorao Phonetic Spelling:
(kath-or-ah'-o) Short Definition: I see clearly Definition: I see clearly ...
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5081. telaugos -- at a distance clearly
... at a distance clearly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: telaugos Phonetic
Spelling: (tay-low-goce') Short Definition: clearly, distinctly Definition ...
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1227. diablepo -- to look through, to see clearly
... to look through, to see clearly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diablepo
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ab-lep'-o) Short Definition: I see through, see clearly ...
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5320. phaneros -- manifestly, openly
... manifestly, openly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: phaneros Phonetic Spelling:
(fan-er-oce') Short Definition: clearly, openly Definition: clearly ...
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322. anadeiknumi -- to lift up and show, show forth
... forth. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anadeiknumi Phonetic Spelling:
(an-ad-ike'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I show forth, show clearly, proclaim, appoint ...
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5318. phaneros -- visible, manifest
... Speech: Adjective Transliteration: phaneros Phonetic Spelling: (fan-er-os') Short
Definition: apparent, clear, visible, manifest, clearly Definition: apparent ...
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1689. emblepo -- to look at, fig. to consider
... Transliteration: emblepo Phonetic Spelling: (em-blep'-o) Short Definition: I look
into, look upon Definition: I look into (upon); met: I consider; I see clearly ...
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3708. horao -- to see, perceive, attend to
... Properly, to stare at (compare optanomai), ie (by implication) to discern clearly
(physically or mentally); by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to ...
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2250. hemera -- day
... several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both
extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the ...
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84. adelos -- uncertainly
... without certain aim. Cognate: 84 -- properly, not apparent because not
clearly seen (distinguished). See 82 (). Word Origin from ...
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Strong's Hebrew

1305. barar -- to purify, select
... make bright, choice, chosen, cleanse be clean, clearly, polished, purify, purge
out. A primitive root; to clarify (ie Brighten), examine ...
/hebrew/1305.htm - 6k

998. binah -- an understanding
... Word Origin from bin Definition an understanding NASB Word Usage clearly (1),
consideration (1), discernment (3), truth (1), understand (1), understanding (29 ...
/hebrew/998.htm - 6k

168. ohel -- a tent
... From 'ahal; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance) -- covering,
(dwelling)(place), home, tabernacle, tent. see HEBREW 'ahal. 167, 168. ohel. ...
/hebrew/168.htm - 6k

6703. tsach -- dazzling, glowing, clear
... Word Origin from tsachach Definition dazzling, glowing, clear NASB Word Usage clearly
(1), dazzling (2), scorching (1). clear, dry, plainly, white. ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... 4), acknowledged (2), acquaintances (5), acquainted (1), aware (6), becomes known
(1), bring forth (1), cared (1), chosen (2), clearly understand (2), cohabit ...
/hebrew/3045.htm - 8k

Library

The Grace of God is Clearly and Remarkably Displayed in Raising ...
... Chapter 36."The Grace of God is Clearly and Remarkably Displayed in Raising
the Man Christ Jesus to the Dignity of the Son of God. ...
/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 36 the grace of god.htm

"Truly" Said I, "You have Clearly Proved How Much a Sincere Love ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter II. "Truly" said I, "you have clearly
proved how much a sincere love can accomplish? "Truly ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter ii truly said i.htm

The Same Grace is Further Clearly Manifested in This, that the ...
... Chapter 37."The Same Grace is Further Clearly Manifested in This, that the
Birth of Christ According to the Flesh is of the Holy Ghost. ...
/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 37 the same grace is.htm

He Then Clearly and Skilfully Criticises the Doctrine of the ...
... Section 7. He then clearly and skilfully criticises the doctrine of the impossibility
of comparison with the things made after the Son, and exposes the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 7 he then clearly.htm

Clearly Seeing the Fallacies of the Manich??ans, He Retires from ...
... Book V. Chapter VII."Clearly Seeing the Fallacies of the Manich??ans,
He Retires from Them, Being Remarkably Aided by God. 12. ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter vii clearly seeing the fallacies.htm

The Same Methodius. Human Nature Cannot Clearly Perceive Pure ...
... Some Other Fragments of the Same Methodius. VII. The Same Methodius. Human
nature cannot clearly perceive pure justice in the soul? ...
/.../methodius/the writings of methodius fragments/vii the same methodius human.htm

"But Clearly, as we Experienced, He Repaired, with Manifold ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XIV. "But clearly, as we experienced,
he repaired, with manifold interest? "But clearly ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xiv but clearly as.htm

Divine Things are the More Clearly Manifested to Him who Withdraws ...
... Book VII. Chapter X."Divine Things are the More Clearly Manifested to
Him Who Withdraws into the Recesses of His Heart. 16. And ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter x divine things are the.htm

Scripture Phrases and Passages Clearly Assert "The Resurrection of ...
... Chapter XVIII."Scripture Phrases and Passages Clearly Assert "The Resurrection of
the Dead." The Force of This Very Phrase Explained as Indicating the ...
/.../chapter xviii scripture phrases and passages.htm

Various Passages which Clearly Show that we Cannot do Anything ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XVII. Various passages which clearly show that we cannot do
anything which belongs to our salvation without the aid of God. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xvii various passages which.htm

Thesaurus

Clearly (67 Occurrences)
...Clearly (67 Occurrences). ... First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you
can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye. ...
/c/clearly.htm - 25k

Clearness (1 Occurrence)
... crystal" (Revelation 21:11). Adverb, "clearly," for distinctly (Matthew
7:5 Mark 8:25 Romans 1:20). Noun, "clearness," for brilliancy ...
/c/clearness.htm - 8k

Demonology
... such creatures as jackals, etc., implies "that demons were held to reside more or
less in all these animal denizens of the ruined solitude" is clearly fanciful ...
/d/demonology.htm - 24k

Demoniac (7 Occurrences)
... such creatures as jackals, etc., implies "that demons were held to reside more or
less in all these animal denizens of the ruined solitude" is clearly fanciful ...
/d/demoniac.htm - 26k

Demon (26 Occurrences)
... such creatures as jackals, etc., implies "that demons were held to reside more or
less in all these animal denizens of the ruined solitude" is clearly fanciful ...
/d/demon.htm - 32k

Feet (2931 Occurrences)
... of the body") his feet." Jesus was not instituting a new symbol to take the place
of baptism, to cleanse the entire person, but clearly distinguishes between ...
/f/feet.htm - 17k

Fulfil (60 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 22:21 And whosoever bringeth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD
in fulfilment of a vow clearly uttered, or for a freewill-offering, of the ...
/f/fulfil.htm - 25k

Godhead (5 Occurrences)
... as a term of quality, is not unfairly rendered by "Godhead." What Paul says here
is that "the everlasting power and Godhead" of God "are clearly perceived by ...
/g/godhead.htm - 22k

Cherubim (63 Occurrences)
... 5. In the Vision of Ezekiel: But the function of the cherubim as bearers and movers
of the Divine throne is brought out most clearly in the vision of Ezekiel ...
/c/cherubim.htm - 40k

Genealogy (29 Occurrences)
... in the public records. Many families in Christ's time clearly possessed
such lists (Luke 1:5, etc.). The affirmed, reiterated and ...
/g/genealogy.htm - 70k

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Clearly (67 Occurrences)

Matthew 7:5
You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 7:35
Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.
(WEB)

Mark 8:25
Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 6:42
Or how can you tell your brother,'Brother, let me remove the speck of chaff that is in your eye,' when you yourself don't see the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 9:53
But they would not have him there, because he was clearly going to Jerusalem.
(BBE)

Luke 20:37
But that the dead rise to life even Moses clearly implies in the passage about the Bush, where he calls the Lord 'The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'
(WEY)

John 3:21
But he whose life is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his acts have been done by the help of God.
(BBE RSV)

John 10:24
Then the Jews came round him, saying, how long are you going to keep us in doubt? If you are the Christ, say so clearly.
(BBE)

John 10:38
But if they are, then even if you do not believe me, at least believe the deeds, that you may know and see clearly that the Father is in me, and that I am in the Father."
(WEY BBE)

John 11:14
Then Jesus said to them clearly, Lazarus is dead.
(BBE)

John 14:21
He who has my commandments and obeys them--he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will clearly reveal myself to him."
(WEY BBE)

John 14:22
Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, How is it that you will let yourself be seen clearly by us and not by the world?
(BBE)

John 16:25
All this I have said to you in veiled language: but the time is coming when I will no longer say things in veiled language but will give you knowledge of the Father clearly.
(BBE)

John 16:29
His disciples said, Now you are talking clearly and not in veiled language.
(BBE NIV)

John 19:4
Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews, "See, I am bringing him out to you to let you clearly understand that I find no crime in him."
(WEY)

Acts 1:24
And the brethren prayed, saying, "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all, show clearly which of these two Thou hast chosen
(WEY)

Acts 10:3
At about the ninth hour of the day, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius!"
(WEB BBE NAS RSV)

Acts 10:34
Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;
(WEY BBE)

Acts 12:12
And having become clearly conscious in himself, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where were many gathered together and praying.
(DBY)

Acts 17:3
which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus whom I am announcing to you is the Christ."
(WEY BBE)

Acts 25:10
"I am standing before Caesar's tribunal," replied Paul, "where alone I ought to be tried. The Jews have no real ground of complaint against me, as in fact you yourself are beginning to see more clearly.
(WEY)

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness sets God's righteousness in a clearer light, what shall we say? (Is God unrighteous--I speak in our everyday language-- when He inflicts punishment?
(See NIV)

1 Corinthians 11:19
For divisions are necessary among you, in order that those who have God's approval may be clearly seen among you.
(BBE)

2 Corinthians 3:13
And are not like Moses, who put a veil on his face, so that the children of Israel might not see clearly to the end of the present order of things:
(BBE)

2 Corinthians 4:10
always, wherever we go, carrying with us in our bodies the putting to death of Jesus, so that in our bodies it may also be clearly shown that Jesus lives.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 4:11
For we, alive though we are, are continually surrendering ourselves to death for the sake of Jesus, so that in this mortal nature of ours it may also be clearly shown that Jesus lives.
(WEY)

Galatians 2:11
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I made a protest against him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong.
(BBE NIV)

Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians, by what strange powers have you been tricked, to whom it was made clear that Jesus Christ was put to death on the cross?
(See NIV)

Galatians 5:21
Envy, uncontrolled drinking and feasting, and such things: of which I give you word clearly, even as I did in the past, that they who do such things will have no part in the kingdom of God.
(BBE)

Colossians 4:4
So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.
(See NIV)

1 Timothy 4:1
But the Spirit says clearly that in later times some will be turned away from the faith, giving their minds to spirits of deceit, and the teachings of evil spirits,
(BBE NIV)

1 Timothy 5:24
The sins of some men are clearly seen, going before them to be judged; but with others, their sins go after them.
(BBE)

1 Timothy 5:25
In the same way, there are good works which are clearly seen; and those which are not so, may not be kept secret.
(BBE)

2 Timothy 3:9
But they will have no further success; for their folly will be as clearly manifest to all men, as that of the opponents of Moses came to be.
(WEY)

Titus 1:3
And at the appointed time He clearly made known His Message in the preaching with which I was entrusted by the command of God our Saviour:
(WEY)

Titus 3:11
Clearly he is in error and a sinner, being self-judged.
(BBE)

Hebrews 11:14
For they who say such things shew clearly that they seek their country.
(DBY)

Genesis 26:28
And they said, We saw clearly that the Lord was with you: so we said, Let there be an oath between us and you, and let us make an agreement with you;
(BBE NIV)

Exodus 10:10
He said to them, "Yahweh be with you if I will let you go with your little ones! See, evil is clearly before your faces.
(WEB BBE NIV)

Exodus 21:5
But if the servant says clearly, My master and my wife and children are dear to me; I have no desire to be free:
(BBE)

Leviticus 5:4
Or if any one swear rashly with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall utter rashly with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these things.
(See JPS)

Leviticus 13:11
It is an old disease in the skin of his flesh, and the priest will say that he is unclean; he will not have to be shut up, for he is clearly unclean.
(BBE)

Leviticus 22:21
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto Jehovah to accomplish a vow, or for a freewill-offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
(See JPS)

Leviticus 27:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall accomplish a vow, the persons shall be for Jehovah by thy estimation.
(See JPS)

Numbers 6:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall make a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself unto Jehovah,
(See JPS)

Numbers 12:8
With him I will speak mouth to mouth, even plainly, and not in riddles; and he shall see Yahweh's form. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?"
(See RSV NIV)

Numbers 15:3
and will make an offering by fire unto Jehovah, a burnt-offering, or a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or as a freewill-offering, or in your set feasts, to make a sweet savor unto Jehovah, of the herd, or of the flock;
(See JPS)

Numbers 15:8
And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt-offering, or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace-offerings unto Jehovah;
(See JPS)

Numbers 24:3
He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;
(See NIV)

Numbers 24:15
He took up his parable, and said, "Balaam the son of Beor says, the man whose eye was closed says;
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 27:8
And put on the stones all the words of this law, writing them very clearly.
(BBE NIV)

Joshua 9:24
They answered Joshua, and said, "Because your servants were certainly told how Yahweh your God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you. Therefore we were very afraid for our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 2:27
A man of God came to Eli, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh,'Did I reveal myself to the house of your father, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh's house?
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 16:6
Now when they came, looking at Eliab, he said, Clearly the man of the Lord's selection is before him.
(BBE)

1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, Have you seen this man? Clearly he has come out to put shame on Israel: and it is certain that if any man overcomes him, the king will give that man great wealth, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's family free in Israel.
(BBE)

1 Samuel 21:14
Then Achish said to his servants, Look! the man is clearly off his head; why have you let him come before me?
(BBE)

2 Samuel 7:27
For you, O Lord of armies, the God of Israel, have clearly said to your servant, I will make you the head of a family of kings: and so it has come into your servant's heart to make this prayer to you.
(BBE)

Nehemiah 8:8
And they gave out the words of the book the law of God, clearly, and gave the sense of it, so that their minds were able to take it in.
(BBE RSV)

Job 4:16
Something was present before me, but I was not able to see it clearly; there was a form before my eyes: a quiet voice came to my ears, saying:
(BBE)

Job 19:28
If you say, How cruel we will be to him! because the root of sin is clearly in him:
(BBE)

Isaiah 32:4
The man of sudden impulses will become wise in heart, and he whose tongue is slow will get the power of talking clearly.
(BBE YLT NAS)

Jeremiah 23:20
The anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and until he have performed the purposes of his heart: at the end of the days ye shall understand it clearly.
(DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Jeremiah 42:19
Yahweh has spoken concerning you, remnant of Judah, Don't you go into Egypt: know certainly that I have testified to you this day.
(See NAS)

Jeremiah 42:22
Now therefore know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place where you desire to go to sojourn there.
(See NAS)

Ezekiel 23:18
So her loose behaviour was clearly seen and her shame uncovered: then my soul was turned from her as it had been turned from her sister.
(BBE)

Daniel 9:2
In the first year of his rule, I, Daniel, saw clearly from the books the number of years given by the word of the Lord to the prophet Jeremiah, in which the making waste of Jerusalem was to be complete, that is, seventy years.
(BBE)

Subtopics

Clearly

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