The term "clears" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of clearing, particularly in the sense of purification, forgiveness, and the removal of obstacles, is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical understanding of clearing in various contexts, drawing from relevant passages and theological interpretations.

1. Clearing of Sin and Guilt

The Bible frequently addresses the clearing of sin and guilt, emphasizing God's role in forgiveness and purification. In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system was established to atone for the sins of the people, symbolically clearing them of guilt. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement, where the high priest would make atonement for the people, clearing them of their sins before the Lord.

In the New Testament, the ultimate clearing of sin is accomplished through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:14 states, "how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!" This passage highlights the belief that Christ's sacrifice clears believers of their sins, offering a purified conscience.

2. Clearing of Conscience

The clearing of conscience is another significant aspect of biblical teaching. A clear conscience is associated with living a life of integrity and faithfulness to God's commandments. In 1 Timothy 1:5 , Paul writes, "The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith." Here, a clear conscience is linked to love and sincerity, essential qualities for a faithful Christian life.

3. Clearing of Obstacles

The Bible also speaks of God clearing obstacles from the paths of His people. In Isaiah 57:14 , it is written, "And it will be said: 'Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of My people.'" This passage reflects God's desire to clear the way for His people, removing hindrances that prevent them from following His will.

4. Clearing in Judgment

In a judicial sense, clearing can refer to the vindication or acquittal of individuals. Psalm 26:1 expresses a plea for divine judgment and clearing: "Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering." Here, the psalmist seeks to be cleared of any false accusations through God's righteous judgment.

5. Spiritual and Moral Clearing

The process of spiritual and moral clearing involves repentance and turning away from sin. In 2 Corinthians 7:11 , Paul commends the Corinthians for their earnestness in clearing themselves: "Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication!" This passage underscores the transformative power of repentance and the desire to be cleared of wrongdoing.

In summary, while the specific term "clears" may not be directly found in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the themes of forgiveness, purification, and the removal of obstacles, both spiritual and physical. These themes are central to the Christian understanding of salvation and the believer's relationship with God.5394. nashal -- to slip or drop off, draw off, clear away
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How we Don't Get In, and How we Do.
... Salvation is not by lineal descent, not by family line. It is "not of blood." John
clears that ground. Some of us put great stress on what we are in ourselves. ...
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Preface
... There is an eye-salve in this doctrine, when received by faith, that wonderfully
clears the field of our spiritual perceptions; therefore, he that can receive ...
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Introductory Notice to the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
... Lardner clears it from charges of Ebionitism, [7] but thinks the author was so far
in accord with that heresy as to use expressions savouring of "Unitarianism ...
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"Getting Things from God"
... "Who clears the grounding berg And guides the grinding floe, He hears the
cry of the little kit fox And the lemming of the snow!". ...
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Book iii when She Finished Her Lay, Its Soothing Tones Left Me ...
... When a man would sow in virgin soil, first he clears away the bushes, cuts the brambles
and the ferns, that the corn-goddess may go forth laden with her new ...
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Job's Sure Knowledge
... I am sure that, there is One who will vindicate me; and if he never clears my name
and reputation as long as I live, it will be done afterwards. ...
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Special Efforts
... A villager shakes his head, looks solemn, clears his throat, and begins, 'Never
seed the like of her and her ways!' The eyes of keen business men contract and ...
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The Providence Before us May have a Special Tendency to Improve ...
... yet will I rejoice in the Lord, and joy in the God of my Salvation[o]. And when
we are brought to this, the whole Horizon clears, and the Sun breaks forth in ...
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Recapitulation.
... But, notwithstanding all this, it is often placed first, and sometimes is found
more useful, because it removes and clears away beforehand the disbelief which ...
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Daily Bread.
... The emigrant clears the primaeval forest of Canada, or the fern-brakes of New Zealand,
and there the corn seed sown will spring up as luxuriantly as on the old ...
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Clears (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Clears (2 Occurrences). ... Job 37:21 Now men don't see the
light which is bright in the skies, but the wind passes, and clears them. ...
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Clearness (1 Occurrence)

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Clearance (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (n.) The distance by which one object clears another, as the distance between
the piston and cylinder head at the end of a stroke in a steam engine, or the ...
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Clear-sighted (1 Occurrence)
Clear-sighted. Clears, Clear-sighted. Cleave . Noah Webster's Dictionary ...
(See NAS). Clears, Clear-sighted. Cleave . Reference Bible.
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Clearer (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who, or that which, clears. 2. (n.) A tool
of which the hemp for lines and twines, used by sailmakers, is finished. ...
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Skies (36 Occurrences)
... (BBE NAS RSV NIV). Job 37:21 Now men don't see the light which is bright in the
skies, but the wind passes, and clears them. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Swept (43 Occurrences)
... away? (See NIV). Job 37:21 Now men don't see the light which is bright in
the skies, but the wind passes, and clears them. (See NIV). ...
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Cleanse (75 Occurrences)
... God never "clears" where he has not begun to "cleanse," and never "cleanses" by
the Spirit without "clearing" through the blood. Philip Wendell Crannell. ...
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Passes (74 Occurrences)
... away. (See RSV). Job 37:21 Now men don't see the light which is bright
in the skies, but the wind passes, and clears them. (WEB). ...
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Leper (34 Occurrences)
... in the plaster of a house is regarded as evidence that the wall is affected with
leprosy, and when such is observed the occupant first clears his house of ...
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