The term "occur" in the context of the Bible refers to events, actions, or phenomena that take place or come to pass. The Bible, as a historical and theological document, records numerous occurrences that are significant both in the narrative of the text and in the spiritual lessons they convey. These occurrences range from divine interventions and miracles to historical events and personal experiences of biblical figures.

Occurrences of Divine Intervention

One of the most profound occurrences in the Bible is the act of creation itself. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational event sets the stage for all subsequent occurrences in the biblical narrative. The creation account is a testament to God's sovereignty and power, establishing the framework within which all other events occur.

Another significant occurrence is the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This event is marked by a series of miraculous occurrences, including the ten plagues (Exodus 7-12) and the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22). These occurrences demonstrate God's intervention in human history and His covenantal faithfulness to His people.

Occurrences in the Life of Jesus

The life of Jesus Christ is marked by numerous occurrences that hold deep theological significance. The incarnation itself is a pivotal occurrence, as described in John 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." This event signifies God's entry into human history in the person of Jesus, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and initiating the New Covenant.

Miracles performed by Jesus are also significant occurrences, such as the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21) and the raising of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:38-44). These events not only demonstrate Jesus' divine authority but also serve as signs pointing to His identity as the Messiah.

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are central occurrences in the Christian faith. The crucifixion, as recorded in Matthew 27:45-50, is the atoning sacrifice for sin, while the resurrection, described in Matthew 28:5-6, is the victory over death and the assurance of eternal life for believers.

Occurrences in the Early Church

The Book of Acts records numerous occurrences in the early church, highlighting the spread of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Day of Pentecost is a key occurrence, where the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues (Acts 2:1-4). This event marks the birth of the church and the beginning of its mission to the world.

Persecutions and missionary journeys are also significant occurrences in the early church. The stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:54-60) and the conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-19) are pivotal events that shape the early Christian community and its expansion.

Occurrences in Prophecy and Eschatology

The Bible contains numerous prophetic occurrences, both fulfilled and yet to be fulfilled. The prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, such as those found in Isaiah 53, are fulfilled in the life and work of Jesus Christ. Eschatological occurrences, such as the second coming of Christ and the final judgment, are anticipated events that hold significant importance for Christian doctrine and hope.

Revelation 21:1 describes a future occurrence: "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away." This prophetic vision points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the restoration of creation.

In summary, occurrences in the Bible are not merely historical events but are imbued with theological significance, revealing God's character, purposes, and the unfolding of His redemptive plan throughout history.1. (v. i.) To meet; to clash.

2. (v. i.) To go in order to meet; to make reply.

3. (v. i.) To meet one's eye; to be found or met with; to present itself; to offer; to appear; to happen; to take place; as, I will write if opportunity occurs.

4. (v. i.) To meet or come to the mind; to suggest itself; to be presented to the imagination or memory.

4819. sumbaino -- to come together, ie (of events) to come to pass
... of events) to come to pass. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sumbaino Phonetic
Spelling: (soom-bah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I happen, occur Definition: I ...
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4876. sunantao -- to meet with, hence to befall
... happen, meet. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively,
to occur -- befall, meet. see GREEK sun. see GREEK anti. ...
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1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... 1), granted (1), grown* (1), had (1), happen (6), happened (46), happening (5),
happens (3), has (3), join* (1), joined (3), made (15), occur (3), occurred (18 ...
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3547. nomodidaskalos -- a teacher of the law
... 3547 ("Scripture-lawyer") does not occur in ancient secular Greek (, ), but is used
three times in the NT (Lk 5:17; Ac 5:34; 1 Tim 1:7). It suggests a highly ...
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2064. erchomai -- to come, go
... tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) eleuthomai
el-yoo'-thom-ahee, or (active) eltho el'-tho, which do not otherwise occur) to come ...
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1904. eperchomai -- to come to or upon
... come in, come upon. From epi and erchomai; to supervene, ie Arrive, occur, impend,
attack, (figuratively) influence -- come (in, upon). see GREEK epi. ...
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5517. choikos -- earthy, made of dust
... of earth, dust") -- properly, , (made of dust); (figuratively) , passing away;
transient, "earthly." All four occasions of 5517 ("of dust, earthly") occur in 1 ...
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302. an -- usually untranslatable, but generally denoting ...
... that statement. 302 () "indicates what () occur -- but only on , or by
the of certain fortuitous causes" (J. Thayer). determines ...
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1351. dilogos -- given to repetition, double-tongued
... This person is (vacillating), "speaking out of both sides of their mouth.". [1351
("double-tongued") does "not occur in the or in classical writers. ...
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313. anagennao -- to beget again
... [313 () "does not occur in classical or Septuagintal Greek. Any use elsewhere
(ie outside the NT) is (cf. Moulton-Milligan; Selwyn, , 122)" (). ...
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1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be
... keep* (1), lasted (1), lasts (1), lay (2), left (2), lies (1), lived* (1), lives
(1), made (3), marry* (4), marrying* (1), numbered (1), occur (7), occurred (3 ...
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4672. matsa -- to attain to, find
... A primitive root; properly, to come forth to, ie Appear or exist; transitively,
to attain, ie Find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present ...
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Does it not Occur to You to Reflect and to Examine in Whose Domain ...
... Book I. 30 Does it not occur to you to reflect and to examine in whose
domain you? Does it not occur to you to reflect and to ...
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On Account of the Great Disturbance and Discords that Occur...
... Canon XV. On account of the great disturbance and discords that occur? On
account of the great disturbance and discords that occur ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xv on account of.htm

In the Same Manner, Therefore, we Maintain that the Other ...
... with whatever subtlety they may attack, there is now one line of defence: [8292]
an appeal will be made to the facts themselves, whether they occur as the ...
/.../scorpiace antidote for the scorpions sting/chapter xi in the same.htm

Election.
... 4. It is agreed also that God exercises an universal providence, embracing
all events that ever did or ever will occur in all worlds. ...
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Perseverance of Saints.
... or will be. All events that ever did or will occur, were and are as really
certain before as after their occurrence. To an omniscient ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlvii perseverance of saints.htm

Nouns, 1-14
... Laos and naos are the regular forms. Leos does not occur at all, and neos only in
Second Maccabees. ... It is comon in the LXX, whereas basileia does not occur. ...
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But I Beg You to Listen Patiently as I Follow Him in his Continual ...
... On the passage in which the words occur: "Far above all Principality and Power and
Might and Dominion, and every name that is named not only in this age but in ...
/.../35 but i beg you.htm

What Nonsense is this Out of which they Fabricate a Charge against ...
... to get copied; and the story describes a trick practised by the Apollinarians who
borrowed one of these, a book of Athanasius' to read in which occur the words ...
/.../20 what nonsense is this.htm

I Will Address the Master in one of his Own Phrases. Why, after ...
... You say in commenting on the passage of the same book, in which the words occur
"And gave him to be head over all the Church," a little way down: "The Church ...
/.../36 i will address the.htm

"O Wretched Man that I Am!"
... You will find that in this passage (Rom.7:6-25) the name of the Holy Spirit
does not occur once, nor does the name of Christ occur. ...
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Occur (13 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Occur (13 Occurrences). Matthew 26:5 But they said, "Not
during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people." (WEB NAS). ...
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Omniscience
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OMNISCIENCE. om-nish'-ens: The term does not occur
in Scripture, either in its nominal or in its adjectival form. ...
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Easter (1 Occurrence)
... The word does not properly occur in Scripture, although the King James Version has
it in Acts 12:4 where it stands for Passover, as it is rightly rendered in ...
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Oak (22 Occurrences)
... There are now recognized about three hundred species, of which nearly fifty occur
in the United States, the rest in Europe, Asia, and the other parts of North ...
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Arabia (9 Occurrences)
... The name of the country does not occur in the Old Testament, but in the New Testament
it is used to denote the Syrian desert or the peninsula of Sinai. ...
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Northeast (1 Occurrence)
... These words occur in Acts 27:12, "if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and
winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east ...
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Lutheran
... The nouns baptisma and baptismos do not occur in the Septuagint; the verb baptizo
occurs only in four places, and in two of them in a figurative sense (2 Kings ...
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Gazelle (12 Occurrences)
... compare Tabeitha (Acts 9:36), and Arabic zabi; also Arabic ghazal; Dorkas (Acts
9:36); modern Greek zarkadi): The word "gazelle" does not occur in the King ...
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Ferret (1 Occurrence)
... the King James Version follows the Septuagint, except in the case of (7). It must
be borne in mind that all these words except (2) and (8) occur only in this ...
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Doctrine (52 Occurrences)
... The nouns baptisma and baptismos do not occur in the Septuagint; the verb baptizo
occurs only in four places, and in two of them in a figurative sense (2 Kings ...
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