The term "null" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of nullification or rendering something void is present throughout the Scriptures. In biblical terms, nullification often refers to the invalidation of covenants, promises, or laws, either by divine intervention or human action.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of nullification is often associated with the breaking of covenants. For example, when the Israelites broke their covenant with God by worshiping idols, the consequences were severe, effectively nullifying the blessings that were contingent upon their obedience. In Leviticus 26:15-16 , God warns, "And if you reject My statutes and detest My ordinances, and if you fail to observe all My commandments and break My covenant, then I will do this to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life."

The nullification of vows is also addressed in the Mosaic Law. Numbers 30:12 states, "But if her husband nullifies them on the day he hears of them, then nothing that came from her lips regarding her vows or her pledges shall stand. Her husband has nullified them, and the LORD will release her."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of nullification is often linked to the fulfillment and surpassing of the Old Covenant by the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul addresses the nullification of the law's power to justify in light of faith in Christ. In Galatians 2:21 , Paul writes, "I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing."

Furthermore, Jesus Himself speaks to the nullification of human traditions that contradict God's commandments. In Mark 7:13 , He criticizes the Pharisees, saying, "Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters."

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of nullification underscores the sovereignty of God in upholding or annulling covenants and laws. It highlights the futility of human efforts to achieve righteousness apart from divine grace. The nullification of the law's power through Christ emphasizes the transition from the Old Covenant, based on adherence to the law, to the New Covenant, centered on faith and grace.

Practical Application

For believers, understanding the concept of nullification encourages a reliance on God's grace rather than human efforts. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments and the dangers of allowing human traditions to override divine truth. The nullification of sin's power through Christ's sacrifice offers hope and assurance of salvation to those who believe.1. (a.) Of no legal or binding force or validity; Of no efficacy; invalid; void; nugatory; useless.

2. (n.) Something that has no force or meaning.

3. (n.) That which has no value; a cipher; zero.

4. (v. t.) To annul.

5. (n.) One of the beads in nulled work.

2756. kenos -- empty
... unreal, pretentious, hollow. 2756 -- properly, , ; hence, ("null"), (of no
value, profit). Word Origin a prim. word Definition empty ...
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That a Bishop or Hegumenos Ought not to Alienate any Part of the ...
... of the farm lands of the bishoprick or monastery into the hands of secular princes,
or surrendering them to any other person, such act is null according to the ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xii that a bishop.htm

That it Does not Pertain to Princes to Choose a Bishop.
... Let every election of a bishop, presbyter, or deacon, made by princes stand null,
according to the canon which says: If any bishop making use of the secular ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon iii that it does.htm

On Matrimony
... or facts that prevent the marriage from being valid are called "Impediments to
Marriage." Some of them render the marriage altogether null, and some only make ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 26 on matrimony.htm

The Joint Heirs and their Divine Portion
... some points in the covenant of grace where wisdom has been deficient, and therefore
by error it may miscarry, or by lack of legal right may prove null and void ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the joint heirs and their.htm

The Covenant of Grace
... For, (1) The least failing would have made the covenant with Adam null and
void, but many failings do not annul the covenant of grace. ...
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An Orthodox Man is not Permitted to Marry an Heretical Woman...
... But if anything of this kind appear to have been done by any [we require them] to
consider the marriage null, and that the marriage be dissolved. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxxii an orthodox man.htm

Excursus on the Marriage of the Clergy.
... the reception of Holy Orders is an impedimentum dirimens matrimonii, which renders
any marriage subsequently contracted not only illicit but absolutely null. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/excursus on the marriage of.htm

Coming to Christ
... Christ. All comings to baptism, comings to confirmation, comings to sacrament
are all null and void unless we come to Jesus Christ. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/coming to christ.htm

Contents. Lecture I.
... No form of civil government universally obligatory. " Revolutions. " In what cases
human legislation is valid, and in what cases it is null and void. ...
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(That no Bishop Should Presume in Anything Pertaining to Another's ...
... counsel and good-will of all the comprovincial bishops, he will do it at the risk
of his position, and what he does in this manner shall be held null and void ...
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Null (4 Occurrences)
...Null (4 Occurrences). Luke 7:30 but the Pharisees and the lawyers rendered null
as to themselves the counsel of God, not having been baptised by him.) (DBY). ...
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Frustrate (7 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Vain; ineffectual; useless; unprofitable;
null; void; nugatory; of no effect. 2. (vt) To bring ...
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Void (64 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Containing no immaterial quality; destitute of mind or soul. 6. (a.) of
no legal force or effect, incapable of confirmation or ratification; null. Cf. ...
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Nullifies (4 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:12 But if her husband make them null and void in the day that he heareth
them, then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips, whether it were her vows ...
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Nullified (2 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:12 But if her husband make them null and void in the day that he heareth
them, then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips, whether it were her vows ...
/n/nullified.htm - 7k

Defeat (16 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To undo; to disfigure; to destroy. 2. (vt) To render null and void, as
a title; to frustrate, as hope; to deprive, as of an estate. ...
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Annuls (4 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:12 But if her husband made them null and void in the day that he heard
them, then whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or ...
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Vows (38 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:12 But if her husband made them null and void in the day that he heard
them, then whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or ...
/v/vows.htm - 19k

Nuggets (2 Occurrences)

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Unavoidable (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (a.) Incapable of being prevented; inevitable; necessary; as, unavoidable troubles.
2. (a.) Not voidable; incapable of being made null or void. ...
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