The term "grand" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of grandeur, majesty, and greatness is woven throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the nature and works of God, His creation, and His kingdom. The Bible often uses terms like "great," "majestic," and "glorious" to convey the idea of grandeur.

Divine Grandeur

The grandeur of God is a central theme in the Bible. God's greatness is beyond human comprehension, as expressed in Psalm 145:3: "Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable." This verse highlights the infinite nature of God's majesty and the appropriate response of worship and praise.

The grandeur of God is also evident in His creation. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." The vastness and beauty of the universe reflect the grand design and power of the Creator, inviting humanity to recognize His divine handiwork.

The Grandness of God's Kingdom

The kingdom of God is depicted as grand and glorious. In the prophetic vision of Daniel, the kingdom is described as everlasting and supreme over all other kingdoms: "In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed" (Daniel 2:44). This kingdom's grandeur is characterized by its eternal nature and divine authority.

The New Testament further reveals the grandeur of God's kingdom through the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed, which, though small, grows into a large tree. This parable illustrates the expansive and transformative nature of God's kingdom, which starts humbly but becomes grand and encompassing.

Human Response to Divine Grandeur

The appropriate human response to the grandeur of God and His works is one of awe, reverence, and worship. The psalmist captures this response in Psalm 8:3-4: "When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You set in place—what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?" This passage reflects the humility and wonder that arise from contemplating God's majestic creation.

Moreover, believers are called to reflect God's grandeur in their lives. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus instructs His followers, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The grandness of God's character and kingdom should be evident in the lives of His people, drawing others to glorify Him.

Conclusion

While the specific term "grand" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is richly present in the descriptions of God's nature, His creation, and His kingdom. The grandeur of God calls for a response of worship, reverence, and a life that reflects His glory.1. (superl.) of relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

2. (superl.) Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception.

3. (superl.) Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, a grand lodge; a grand vizier; a grand piano, etc.

4. (superl.) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent; -- generally used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc.

3167. megaleios -- magnificent, splendid
... magnificent, splendid. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: megaleios Phonetic
Spelling: (meg-al-i'-os) Short Definition: grand, magnificent Definition ...
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4269. progonos -- born before
... forefather, parent. From proginomai; an ancestor, (grand-)parent -- forefather,
parent. see GREEK proginomai. (progonois) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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5250. Nimshi -- grandfather of Jehu
... Nimshi. Probably from mashah; extricated; Nimshi, the (grand-)father of Jehu --
Nimshi. see HEBREW mashah. 5249, 5250. Nimshi. 5251 . Strong's Numbers.
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The Ophites the Grand Source of Heresy.
... Book V. Chapter VI."The Ophites the Grand Source of Heresy. These doctrines, then,
the Naasseni attempt to establish, calling themselves Gnostics. ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter vi the ophites the grand.htm

Of Rebecca, the Grand-Daughter of Nahor, whom Isaac Took to Wife.
... Book XVI. Chapter 33."Of Rebecca, the Grand-Daughter of Nahor, Whom Isaac
Took to Wife. Isaac married Rebecca, the grand-daughter ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 33 of rebecca the grand-daughter.htm

Letter iv to the Prior and Monks of the Grand Chartreuse
... LETTER IV To the Prior and Monks of the Grand Chartreuse. To the Prior and Monks
of the Grand Chartreuse He commends himself to their prayers. ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter iv to the prior.htm

Letter Xlvi (Circa AD 1125) to Guigues, the Prior, and to the ...
... LETTER XLVI (circa AD 1125) To Guigues, the Prior, And to the Other Monks
of the Grand Chartreuse. To Guigues, the Prior, And to ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xlvi circa a d 1125.htm

Other Capricious Features in the System the ??ons Unequal in ...
... Attributes. The Superiority of Nus; The Vagaries of Sophia Restrained by
Horos. Grand Titles Borne by This Last Power. But, further ...
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John Chapter xix. 17-22.
... A grand spectacle! but if it be impiety that is the onlooker, a grand
laughing-stock; if piety, a grand mystery: if impiety be the ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate cxvii john chapter xix.htm

Debate on the Proposed Invasion of Greece.
... In the second, the Persians under Datis, one of Darius's generals, had undertaken
a grand invasion of Greece, and, after landing in the neighborhood of Athens ...
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Constantinople
... himself by a bath and a morning meal, some of the palace officials would be waiting
to conduct him to an interview, first with the Grand Chamberlain, and then ...
/.../chapter xvii constantinople.htm

How Rebekah Became the Wife of Isaac
... Then even before he was through speaking, Rebekah, who was the grand-daughter of
Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with her water-jar upon her shoulder. ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/how rebekah became the wife.htm

On Working Out Our Own Salvation
... 2. But there are two grand heads of doctrine, which contain many truths of the most
important nature, of which the most enlightened Heathens in the ancient ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 85 on working out.htm

Grand (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) of relatively great; greatest; chief;
principal; as grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake. ...
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Magnificent (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Doing grand things; admirable in action; displaying great power or opulence,
especially in building, way of living, and munificence. ...
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Ahithophel (17 Occurrences)
... That Ahithophel had then a married grand-daughter is less probable than
that there were in Israel two Eliams. Further, Ahithophel ...
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Queen (59 Occurrences)
... Now we understand why Asa removed Maacah his (grand?)mother from being queen (queen
mother), as we are told in 1 Kings 15:13 (compare 2 Chronicles 15:16). ...
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Tower (74 Occurrences)
... interesting. First there was the outer court called the "grand court,"
measuring, according to G. Smith's estimate, 1,156 ft. by ...
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Mother (2641 Occurrences)
... Now we understand why Asa removed Maacah his (grand?)mother from being queen (queen
mother), as we are told in 1 Kings 15:13 (compare 2 Chronicles 15:16). ...
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Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... Thus also his defense before the Sanhedrin, though the name of Jesus was not mentioned
until the very last, was in reality a grand apology for Christ. ...
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Grandchildren (7 Occurrences)

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Architecture
... CONCLUSIONS FROM ACTUAL REMAINS 1. Defense Walls 2. Streets 3. Absence of the "Grand
Manner" 4. Solomonic Detail 5. Temple of Onias 6. Comparison with ...
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Gospels
... X) concludes that "the Nazarene gospel, so far from being the mother, or even the
sister of one of our canonical four, can only claim to be a grand-daughter or ...
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