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The term "important" in the context of the Bible often relates to matters of significance, value, and priority as determined by God’s standards. Throughout Scripture, what is deemed important is frequently contrasted with worldly values, emphasizing spiritual truths and eternal perspectives.

Biblical Importance

1. God’s Commandments: The importance of adhering to God’s commandments is a recurring theme. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , it is written, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the importance of God’s laws in daily life and the responsibility to pass them on to future generations.

2. Love and Faith: In the New Testament, Jesus highlights the importance of love and faith. In Matthew 22:37-39 , Jesus states, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Here, love is elevated as the most important commandment, encapsulating the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

3. The Kingdom of God: The importance of seeking the Kingdom of God is emphasized in Matthew 6:33 : "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This verse teaches that prioritizing God’s kingdom and righteousness is of utmost importance, promising that other needs will be met as a result.

4. Faith in Christ: The importance of faith in Jesus Christ is central to Christian doctrine. In John 3:16 , it is declared, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse highlights the significance of belief in Christ for salvation and eternal life.

Worldly vs. Spiritual Importance

The Bible often contrasts worldly importance with spiritual significance. In 1 Samuel 16:7 , the Lord tells Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This passage illustrates that God values the heart and character over external appearances, which are often prioritized by the world.

Eternal Perspective

The importance of an eternal perspective is evident in 2 Corinthians 4:18 : "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." This verse encourages believers to focus on eternal truths and the unseen realities of God’s kingdom, rather than temporary, earthly matters.

Conclusion

In summary, the Bible defines what is important through the lens of God’s commandments, love, faith, the Kingdom of God, and an eternal perspective. These elements guide believers in understanding true significance and prioritizing their lives according to divine principles.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (v. t.) Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

2. (v. t.) Carrying or possessing weight or consequence; of valuable content or bearing; significant; weighty.

3. (v. t.) Bearing on; forcible; driving.

4. (v. t.) Importunate; pressing; urgent.

Greek

1647. elachistoteros -- less than the least.
... of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: elachistoteros Phonetic Spelling:
(el-akh-is-tot'-er-os) Short Definition: the smallest, least important Definition: ...
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2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose
... [2233 ("an official who ") carries important responsibility and hence "casts a heavy
vote" (influence) -- and hence deserve cooperation by those who are led ...
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3173. megas -- great
... 10), greatly* (1), grown* (1), high (2), huge (1), large (8), larger (2), larger
ones (1), long time (1), loud (42), mighty (1), more important (2), older (1 ...
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4875. sunanapauomai -- to lie down to rest with, fig. to be ...
... It only occurs in Ro 15:32 in reference to the Roman Christians coming alongside
Paul to "struggle together" against those opposing his important mission to ...
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3420. mneme -- memory, remembrance
... lasting memory"). This "memorial" (memory) deserves to be , ie remembered
to honor an important concept or teaching. Word Origin ...
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5508. Chios -- Chios, an island in the Aegean Sea
... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Chios Phonetic Spelling: (khee'-os) Short
Definition: Chios Definition: Chios (modern Scio), an important island in ...
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5082. telikoutos -- such as this, of persons so old, of things so ...
... Demonstrative Pronoun Transliteration: telikoutos Phonetic Spelling: (tay-lik-oo'-
tos) Short Definition: so great Definition: so great, so large, important. ...
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4285. proegeomai -- to go before (as a leader)
... 4285 (from 4253 , "before" and 2233 , " an important conclusion") -- properly, to
lead the way, (modeling, exhibiting) the proper behavior, ie so others can ...
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1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength
... prepare for heaven (glorification). 1411 () is a very important term, used
120 times in the NT. Word Origin from dunamai Definition ...
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1046. Gadarenos -- of Gadara, Gadarene
... Phonetic Spelling: (gad-ar-ay-nos') Short Definition: Gadarene, belonging to Gadara
Definition: Gadarene, belonging to Gadara (an important Hellenized town ...
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Library

Sermons on Various Important Subjects
Sermons on Various Important Subjects. <. Sermons on Various
Important Subjects Andrew Lee et al. E-text prepared by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lee/sermons on various important subjects/

An Important Conference
... Wesley Collects Money for the Poor; Visits the House of Lords; His Reasons for his
Long Life; "How is the Tide Turned;" Last Entries An Important Conference. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/an important conference.htm

Whether the Most Important Circumstances are "Why" and "In what ...
... OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HUMAN ACTS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the most important
circumstances are "why" and "in what the act consists"? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the most important circumstances.htm

Three Important Precepts
... Three Important Precepts. ... The exhortation to hear is a very important one. As I
understand it and use it at this time, it means hear the gospel. ...
/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/three important precepts.htm

For, to Begin with what is Important, what Advantage is it to the ...
... Book II. 38 For, to begin with what is important, what advantage is it
to the world that? For, to begin with what is important ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/38 for to begin with.htm

How Important and Necessary it Is, to the Interiour Soul, to ...
... Peace. CHAP. V. How important and necessary it is, to the interiour Soul,
to suffer blindfold this first and Spiritual Martyrdom. 34. ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap v how important and.htm

The Important Question
... Second Series Sermon 84 The Important Question. "What is a man profited, if he shall
gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Matthew 16:26. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 84 the important question.htm

But the Important Point Here is Only that You Cannot Anyhow Get ...
... Chapter 33 But the important point here is only that you cannot anyhow
get rid of authority? But the important point here is only ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 33 but the important.htm

Ep. Ccii. An Important Letter on the Apollinarian Controversy Has ...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. CCII. An important letter on the
Apollinarian controversy has already been given above.? ...
/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep ccii an important letter.htm

Here are Two Most Important and Fundamental Truths Fully ...
... Address 25: Here are two most important and fundamental truths fully
demonstrated? Here are two most important and fundamental ...
/.../address 25 0 0 here are two.htm

Thesaurus

Important (39 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Important (39 Occurrences). ... (BBE NIV). Matthew 27:16 And
they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas. (BBE). ...
/i/important.htm - 18k

All-important (1 Occurrence)
All-important. Allies, All-important. All-just . Multi-Version
Concordance All-important (1 Occurrence). 1 Corinthians ...
/a/all-important.htm - 6k

Self-important (1 Occurrence)
Self-important. Self-honoured, Self-important. Self-imposed . Noah Webster's
Dictionary ... Multi-Version Concordance Self-important (1 Occurrence). ...
/s/self-important.htm - 6k

Lydia (5 Occurrences)
... lid'-ia (Ludia): An important country in the western part of Asia Minor bounded
on the North by Mysia, on the East by Phrygia, on the South by Caria, and on ...
/l/lydia.htm - 12k

Importance (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of being important;
consequence; weight; moment; significance. 2. (n.) Subject; matter. ...
/i/importance.htm - 9k

Enrogel (4 Occurrences)
... more probable. (1) En-rogel was an important landmark on the boundary between
Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 18:16). Here ...
/e/enrogel.htm - 15k

En-rogel (4 Occurrences)
... more probable. (1) En-rogel was an important landmark on the boundary between
Judah and Benjamin (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 18:16). Here ...
/e/en-rogel.htm - 15k

Liver (16 Occurrences)
... 65). As in the scholastic psychology of the Middle Ages, the liver played
an important part in the science of Semitic peoples. It ...
/l/liver.htm - 16k

Thessalonica (8 Occurrences)
... It is the most important town of European Turkey, under the name of Saloniki, with
a mixed population of about 85,000. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
/t/thessalonica.htm - 25k

Rabbah (14 Occurrences)
... huion Ammon, "Rabbah of the children of Ammon"): This alone of the cities of the
Ammonites is mentioned in Scripture, so we may take it as the most important. ...
/r/rabbah.htm - 19k

Resources

Why is sound doctrine so important? | GotQuestions.org

Why is sola gratia important? | GotQuestions.org

Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important? | GotQuestions.org

Important: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Important (39 Occurrences)

Matthew 6:25
Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
(See NIV)

Matthew 23:6
and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
(See NIV)

Matthew 23:17
You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
(See NAS)

Matthew 23:19
You blind fools! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
(See NAS)

Matthew 23:23
A curse is on you, scribes and Pharisees, false ones! for you make men give a tenth of all sorts of sweet-smelling plants, but you give no thought to the more important things of the law, righteousness, and mercy, and faith; but it is right for you to do these, and not to let the others be undone.
(BBE NIV)

Matthew 27:16
And they had then an important prisoner, whose name was Barabbas.
(BBE)

Mark 12:28
One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the greatest of all?"
(See NIV)

Mark 12:33
and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices."
(WEB NIV)

Luke 7:6
And Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the man sent friends to him, saying, Lord, do not give yourself trouble: for I am not important enough for you to come into my house:
(BBE)

Luke 11:43
A curse is on you, Pharisees! for your desires are for the most important seats in the Synagogues and for words of respect said to you in the market-place.
(BBE NIV)

Luke 14:8
When you get a request to come to a feast, do not take the best seat, for a more important man than you may be coming,
(BBE)

Luke 14:9
and he who invited both of you would come and tell you,'Make room for this person.' Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.
(See NIV)

Luke 16:15
And he said, You take care to seem right in the eyes of men, but God sees your hearts: and those things which are important in the opinion of men, are evil in the eyes of God.
(BBE)

Luke 20:46
"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
(See NIV)

Acts 4:16
Saying, What are we to do with these men? for certainly it is clear to all who are living in Jerusalem that a most important sign has been done by them, and it is not possible to say that it is not so.
(BBE)

Acts 5:36
For before this there was Theudas, who said he was someone important, to whom about four hundred men gave their support: he was put to death, and his band was broken up and came to nothing.
(BBE)

Acts 8:27
He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.
(See NIV)

Acts 13:43
Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.
(BBE)

Acts 16:12
And from there to Philippi, which is the most important town of Macedonia and a Roman colony: and we were there for some days.
(BBE)

Romans 3:31
Do we, then, through faith make the law of no effect? in no way: but we make it clear that the law is important.
(BBE)

Romans 14:5
One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.
(WEB)

1 Corinthians 11:3
But it is important for you to keep this fact in mind, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.
(BBE)

1 Corinthians 12:1
It is important, brethren, that you should have clear knowledge on the subject of spiritual gifts.
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 12:31
But let your desires be turned to the more important things given by the Spirit. And now I am pointing out to you an even better way.
(BBE)

1 Corinthians 16:9
For a great and important door there is open to me, and there are a number of people against me.
(BBE)

2 Corinthians 11:5
For in my opinion, I am in no way less than the most important of the Apostles.
(BBE)

Galatians 2:6
But from those who were reputed to be important (whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God doesn't show partiality to man)-they, I say, who were respected imparted nothing to me,
(WEB BBE NIV)

Galatians 6:12
Those who have the desire to seem important in the flesh, put force on you to undergo circumcision; only that they may not be attacked because of the cross of Christ.
(BBE)

Philippians 1:18
What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
(See NIV)

Philippians 1:24
But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.
(WEY)

Philippians 2:3
doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;
(See NAS)

Philippians 2:25
Yet I deem it important to send Epaphroditus to you now--he is my brother and comrade both in labour and in arms, and is your messenger who has ministered to my needs.
(WEY)

Exodus 18:22
And let them be judges in the causes of the people at all times: and let them put before you all important questions, but in small things let them give decisions themselves: in this way, it will be less hard for you, and they will take the weight off you.
(BBE)

Joshua 10:2
that they were very afraid, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all its men were mighty.
(See NIV)

1 Kings 3:4
The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer on that altar.
(See NIV)

2 Kings 5:11
But Naaman was angry and went away and said, I had the idea that he would come out to see such an important person as I am, and make prayer to the Lord his God, and with a wave of his hand over the place make the leper well.
(BBE)

2 Kings 25:9
He burnt the house of Yahweh, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burnt he with fire.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 52:13
and he burned the house of Yahweh, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire.
(See NIV)

Jonah 3:3
So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days' journey across.
(See NIV)

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