In the context of biblical theology, the term "definite" often relates to the certainty and specificity of God's plans, promises, and actions as revealed in Scripture. The Bible presents a God who is sovereign and purposeful, with a definite plan for creation, redemption, and the ultimate fulfillment of His kingdom.

Definite Plans and Purposes

The Bible frequently emphasizes the definiteness of God's plans. In Acts 2:23, Peter speaks of Jesus being delivered up "by God’s set plan and foreknowledge," highlighting the predetermined nature of God's redemptive work through Christ. This underscores the belief that God's purposes are not arbitrary but are established with precision and intent.

Definite Promises

God's promises in Scripture are also definite, providing assurance and hope to believers. In 2 Peter 1:4, it is stated, "Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature." These promises are not vague or uncertain; they are specific and reliable, reflecting God's unchanging nature and faithfulness.

Definite Fulfillment of Prophecy

The fulfillment of prophecy in the Bible further illustrates the concept of definiteness. Prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, such as those found in Isaiah 53 and Micah 5:2, were fulfilled with precision in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:22-23 notes, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us')." This fulfillment demonstrates the certainty and specificity of God's word.

Definite Judgment and Salvation

Scripture also speaks of definite judgment and salvation. Hebrews 9:27-28 states, "Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him." The certainty of judgment and the assurance of salvation for believers are presented as definite outcomes based on God's righteous standards and His grace through Jesus Christ.

Definite Calling and Election

The doctrine of election is another area where the concept of definiteness is evident. Ephesians 1:4-5 declares, "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will." This passage reflects the belief in a definite calling and election, rooted in God's sovereign will and purpose.

Definite Instructions and Commands

God's instructions and commands are also definite, providing clear guidance for righteous living. In Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Moses exhorts the Israelites, "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him." The clarity and definiteness of God's commands are intended to lead His people toward life and blessing.

In summary, the concept of "definite" in the Bible underscores the certainty, specificity, and reliability of God's plans, promises, and instructions, reflecting His sovereign and purposeful nature.1. (a.) Clearly defined; having distinct limits; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

2. (a.) Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.

3. (a.) Determined; resolved.

4. (a.) Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.

5. (n.) A thing defined or determined.

3588. ho, he, to -- the
... the. Part of Speech: Definite Article Transliteration: ho, he, to Phonetic Spelling:
(ho) Short Definition: the Definition: the, the definite article. ...
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3734. horothesia -- a setting of boundaries
... Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: horothesia Phonetic Spelling: (hor-oth-es-
ee'-ah) Short Definition: a setting of boundaries, definite limit Definition ...
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3956. pas -- all, every
... [When 3956 () modifies a word with the definite article it has "" force -- and
is straightforward when the Greek definite article is lacking.]. ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... The Greek definite article is uniformly used in the expressions "your faith,"
"their faith" (which occur over 30 times in the Greek NT). ...
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600. apokathistemi -- to restore, give back
... 600 (from 570 , "separated " and 2525 , "have a definite standing") -- properly,
restore back to original standing, ie that existed before a fall; , returning ...
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3551. nomos -- that which is assigned, hence usage, law
... Scripture), with emphasis on the first five books of Scripture; or b) any of religious
thinking (theology), especially when occurs the Greek definite article. ...
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4567. Satanas -- the adversary, Satan, ie the devil
... Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad (with the definite affix); the
accuser, ie The devil -- Satan. see HEBREW ma'bad. (satana) -- 15 Occurrences. ...
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498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself ...
... [498 (), a very old military term, was used for placing a soldier in a specific
platoon (with a specific function) -- ie in a definite order to attack or resist ...
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5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth
... to German , Scotch , 'bear,' " J. Thayer, Curtis) -- properly, to bear, carry
(bring) along, especially temporarily or to a definite (prescribed) conclusion ...
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1103. gnesios -- lawfully begotten, genuine
... Spelling: (gnay'-see-os) Short Definition: real, true, genuine Definition: (lit:
born in wedlock), hence: real, true, genuine; with definite article: the true ...
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4150. moed -- appointed time, place, or meeting
... appointed meeting place (1), appointed place (1), appointed sign (1), appointed
time (21), appointed times (8), appointment (1), assembly (2), definite time (1 ...
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2165. zeman -- appointed time, time
... Word Origin from zaman Definition appointed time, time NASB Word Usage appointed
time (1), definite time (1), time (1), times (1). season, time. ...
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7233. rebabah -- multitude, myriad, ten thousand
... From rabab; abundance (in number), ie (specifically) a myriad (whether definite
or indefinite) -- many, million, X multiply, ten thousand. see HEBREW rabab. ...
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4557. mispar -- number, tally
... From caphar; a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable;
small, a few); also (abstractly) narration -- + abundance, account, X all, X ...
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8034. shem -- a name
... A primitive word (perhaps rather from suwm through the idea of definite and conspicuous
position; compare shamayim); an appellation, as a mark or memorial of ...
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8427. tavah -- to make or set a mark
... confession, sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving, offering. A primitive root; to mark
out, ie (primitive) scratch or (definite) imprint -- scrabble, set (a mark). ...
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376. ish -- man
... or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual
or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in ...
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Whether Adoration Requires a Definite Place?
... OF ADORATION (THREE ARTICLES) Whether adoration requires a definite place? Objection
1: It would seem that adoration does not require a definite place. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether adoration requires a definite.htm

Whether we Ought to Ask for Something Definite when we Pray?
... OF PRAYER (SEVENTEEN ARTICLES) Whether we ought to ask for something definite
when we pray? Objection 1: It would seem that we ought ...
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Whether Certain Definite Counsels are Fittingly Proposed in the ...
... OF THOSE THINGS THAT ARE CONTAINED IN THE NEW LAW (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether certain
definite counsels are fittingly proposed in the New Law? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether certain definite counsels are.htm

The Research after Definite Truth Enjoined on us when we have ...
... The Prescription Against Heretics. Chapter IX."The Research After Definite Truth
Enjoined on Us When We Have Discovered This, We Should Be Content. ...
/.../the prescription against heretics/chapter ix the research after definite.htm

One Has Succeeded in Finding Definite Truth, when He Believes ...
... Chapter X."One Has Succeeded in Finding Definite Truth, When He Believes Heretical
Wits are Always Offering Many Things for Vain Discussion, But We are Not ...
/.../tertullian/the prescription against heretics/chapter x one has succeeded in.htm

Prayer and a Definite Religious Standard
... IX. PRAYER AND A DEFINITE RELIGIOUS STANDARD. ... Always there must be something definite
before the mind's eye at which we are aiming and to which we are driving. ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/ix prayer and a definite.htm

There is a Definite Moment at which the Seed is Ripe...
... Section 6. There is a definite moment at which the seed is ripe? There
is a definite moment at which the seed is ripe for being ...
/.../trotter/parables of the christ-life/section 6 there is a.htm

The Holy Spirit Sending Men Forth to Definite Lines of Work.
... CHAPTER XVIII. THE HOLY SPIRIT SENDING MEN FORTH TO DEFINITE LINES OF WORK.
We read in Acts 13:2-4, "As they ministered to the Lord ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter xviii the holy spirit.htm

But Now to Come to Something More Definite. ...
... Book 4 Chapter 39. But now to come to something more definite.? 39. But
now to come to something more definite. We have an example ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 39 but now to.htm

From Parables Tertullian Comes to Consider Definite Acts of the ...
... Chapter XI."From Parables Tertullian Comes to Consider Definite Acts of
the Lord. From the side of its pertinence to the Gospel ...
/.../tertullian/on modesty/chapter xi from parables tertullian comes.htm

Definite (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Clearly defined; having distinct limits; fixed;
as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. ...
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Eleven (25 Occurrences)
... The definite article used serves to designate them as a distinct and definite group
whose integrity was not destroyed by the loss of one of the twelve. ...
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Time (7245 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The period at which any definite event occurred, or person lived; age; period;
era; as, the Spanish Armada was destroyed in the time of Queen Elizabeth ...
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Territory (140 Occurrences)
... Although the physical conformation of Western Palestine divides this land into very
definite areas running longitudinally North and South, yet all through ...
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Locality (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state, or condition, of belonging to a
definite place, or of being contained within definite limits. ...
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Liquid (15 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Fluid and transparent; as, the liquid air. 6. (a.) Clear; definite
in terms or amount. 7. (n.) A substance whose parts change ...
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Immanuel (3 Occurrences)
... The use of the definite article before "virgin" (ha-`almah) does not of itself indicate
that the prophet had any particular young woman in his mind, as the ...
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Task (37 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v.) Labor or study imposed by another, often in a
definite quantity or amount. 2. (v.) Business; employment; undertaking; labor. ...
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Definitely (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a definite manner; with precision; precisely;
determinately. Multi-Version Concordance Definitely (4 Occurrences). ...
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Measuring (42 Occurrences)
... 38:5 Jeremiah 31:39. Whether the line for measuring had a definite length
or not we have no means of knowing. In Isaiah 44:13 it ...
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