Dictionary of Bible Themes The act of publicly affirming something or someone, usually with a view to declaring trustworthiness. God confirmed his covenants, oaths and promises to emphasise his intention to fulfil them and he confirms the gospel to demonstrate its truthfulness. Deuteronomy 4:31Confirmation of covenants See also Genesis 17:1-22Deuteronomy 8:18 2 Kings 23:3 1 Chronicles 16:17 Psalms 105:10 Daniel 9:26-27 Psalms 119:106 Confirmation of oaths See also Genesis 26:1-5Romans 15:8 Confirmation of promises See also Deuteronomy 29:12-132 Chronicles 1:9 Hebrews 6:17 Mark 16:20 Confirmation of the gospel See also Acts 14:31 Corinthians 1:4-6 Philippians 1:7 Hebrews 2:3 Job 28:25-28 Confirmation of wisdom See also Confirmation of vows Numbers 30:1-16A vow made by a woman could be either confirmed or nullified by her father or husband. Deuteronomy 19:15Confirmation of a witness's testimony See also 1 Kings 1:11-14Evidence accepted in court required confirmation by more than one witness. Mark 14:56-59Romans 9:1-4 The proper judicial procedure was not followed at the trial of Jesus Christ Hebrews 6:16Paul here invokes the Holy Spirit as a witness Acts 15:27Confirmation of letters See also Esther 9:29-32This constituted verification of the authenticity of a letter which could easily have been forged or tampered with. 1 Samuel 11:15Confirmation of office or position See also 1345 covenant1448 signs 2423 gospel, essence 5392 linen 5429 oaths 5466 promises 5472 proof, evidence 5624 witnesses to Christ 5742 wedding 8634 amen 8751 false witness |
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