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The term "openly" in the Bible often refers to actions or declarations made in a public or visible manner, without concealment or secrecy. This concept is significant in various biblical contexts, highlighting themes of transparency, truth, and the public demonstration of faith or authority.

Public Ministry of Jesus

One of the most notable uses of "openly" is in reference to Jesus Christ's public ministry. Jesus often taught and performed miracles openly, demonstrating His authority and divine mission. In John 18:20 , Jesus states, "I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret." This declaration underscores the transparency and accessibility of His teachings, contrasting with the secretive nature of His opponents.

Miracles and Signs

The miracles of Jesus were often performed openly, serving as public attestations of His divine power and authority. For instance, in John 11:45, after Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, many witnesses believe in Him because the miracle was performed openly. This public demonstration of power was intended to lead people to faith and to reveal the glory of God.

Confession of Faith

The concept of openly confessing one's faith is also significant in the New Testament. In Romans 10:9-10 , Paul writes, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved." This passage emphasizes the importance of openly declaring one's faith as a vital component of salvation.

Public Rebuke and Correction

Open rebuke and correction are also biblical principles, particularly within the context of church discipline and moral accountability. In Galatians 2:11-14, Paul recounts how he openly confronted Peter for his hypocrisy in Antioch. This public correction was necessary to address a significant issue affecting the early church and to uphold the truth of the Gospel.

Divine Reward

The Bible also speaks of God rewarding those who serve Him openly. In Matthew 6:4, 6, and 18 , Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and fasting in secret, promising that "your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you openly." This teaching highlights the contrast between seeking human approval and divine reward, encouraging believers to prioritize God's recognition over public acclaim.

Persecution and Boldness

The early Christians often faced persecution for openly proclaiming their faith. Acts 4:13 describes the boldness of Peter and John as they spoke openly about Jesus, despite threats from the authorities. Their courage serves as an example for believers to remain steadfast and unashamed in their public witness for Christ.

In summary, the concept of "openly" in the Bible encompasses a range of actions and attitudes that reflect transparency, public witness, and the courage to stand for truth. Whether through the public ministry of Jesus, the confession of faith, or the boldness of early Christians, the Bible consistently encourages believers to live and act openly in accordance with their faith.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (adv.) In an open manner; publicly; not in private; without secrecy.

2. (adv.) Without reserve or disguise; plainly; evidently.

Greek

5320. phaneros -- manifestly, openly
... manifestly, openly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: phaneros Phonetic Spelling:
(fan-er-oce') Short Definition: clearly, openly Definition: clearly ...
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1717. emphanes -- manifest
... manifest, openly. From a compound of en and phaino; apparent in self -- manifest,
openly. see GREEK en. see GREEK phaino. (emphane) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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3954. parresia -- freedom of speech, confidence
... speech) Definition freedom of speech, confidence NASB Word Usage boldness (4), boldness
in...speech (1), confidence (13), confidently (1), openly (2), openness ...
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2605. kataggello -- to proclaim
... to proclaim. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kataggello Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-ang-gel'-lo) Short Definition: I declare openly, preach Definition: I ...
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1843. exomologeo -- to agree, confess
... intensifying 3670 , "say the same thing about") -- properly, agree and to acknowledge
that agreement (whole-heartedly); hence, to ("openly declare"), (no ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... 16 Therefore, openly confess these sins to one another, and pray for the benefit
of one another, for the purpose of being supernaturally healed. ...
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4270. prographo -- to write before
... raf'-o) Short Definition: I write previously Definition: (a) I write previously
(aforetime); I write above (already), (b) I depict or portray openly, (c) I ...
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574. haplos -- simply, sincerely
... 574 ("simply"), used only in Js 1:5, refers to God "" giving wisdom -- which is
better translated "giving , openly" (literally, ", holding nothing back"). ...
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4383. prosopon -- the face
... and ops (an eye, face) Definition the face NASB Word Usage ahead* (2), appearance
(5), before* (2), coming* (1), face (37), faces (5), openly (1), outwardly* (1 ...
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1219. demosios -- public
... common, open, public. From demos; public; (feminine singular dative case as adverb)
in public -- common, openly, publickly. see GREEK demos. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

5879. Eynayim -- "two springs," a place in Isr.
... Enaim, openly Genesis 38:21 Or meynam {ay-nawm'}; dual of ayin; double fountain;
Enajim or Enam, a place in Palestine -- Enaim, openly (Genesis 38:21). ...
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4758. mareh -- sight, appearance, vision
... 1), appearance (48), appears (7), desires (1), face (2), form (2), good-looking*
(1), impressive (1), like (2), looked (2), looking (1), openly (1), pattern (1 ...
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4480. min -- from
... 6), more than (43), more* (2), more...than (33), most (1), never* (2), no (10),
no more (1), no* (1), nor (2), off (1), off* (6), one (4), openly* (1), opposite ...
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6440. panim -- face, faces
... 1), kindly (2), land (1), leading (1), led (1), length* (1), lifetime (1), long
(2), meet (6), mind (4), mouth (1), old (1), open (15), openly* (1), opposite ...
/hebrew/6440.htm - 8k

Library

The Arians Openly Take Sides with the Heathen in Attacking the ...
... Book V. Chapter X. The Arians openly take sides with the heathen in attacking
the words? The Arians openly take sides with the ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter x the arians openly.htm

But He Speaks More Openly in the Rest which He Subjoins...
... Section 9. But he speaks more openly in the rest which he subjoins? 9.
But he speaks more openly in the rest which he subjoins ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 9 but he speaks.htm

Whether Christ Should have Taught all Things Openly?
... OF CHRIST'S DOCTRINE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether Christ should have taught
all things openly? Objection 1: It would seem that Christ ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ should have taught.htm

How Hermes Openly Confessed the Error of his Forefathers, the ...
... Book VIII. Chapter 24."How Hermes Openly Confessed the Error of His Forefathers,
the Coming Destruction of Which He Nevertheless Bewailed. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 24 how hermes openly confessed.htm

Christ Alone Taught virginity, Openly Preaching the Kingdom of ...
... Chapter IV."Christ Alone Taught Virginity, Openly Preaching the Kingdom of Heaven;
The Likeness of God to Be Attained in the Light of the Divine Virtues. ...
/.../chapter iv christ alone taught virginity.htm

Coelestius Openly Declares Infants to have no Original Sin.
... A Treatise on the grace of christ, and on original sin, Chapter 36
[XXXIII.]"Coelestius Openly Declares Infants to Have No Original Sin. ...
/.../anti-pelagian writings/chapter 36 xxxiii coelestius openly declares.htm

That I May Refute More Thoroughly These Charges, I Will Show that ...
... Chapter IX. That I may refute more thoroughly these charges, I will show
that in part openly? That I may refute more thoroughly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/apology/chapter ix that i may.htm

Concerning Continence Also Itself Hath it not Been Most Openly ...
... Section 43. Concerning continence also itself hath it not been most openly
said? 43. Concerning continence also itself hath it ...
/.../augustine/of holy virginity /section 43 concerning continence also.htm

The Apostles did not Keep Back any of the Deposit of Doctrine ...
... Doctrine Which Christ Had Entrusted to Them St. Paul Openly Committed His
Whole Doctrine to Timothy. But here is, as we have said ...
/.../the prescription against heretics/chapter xxv the apostles did not.htm

When He had Said This, and the Multitude had Openly Applauded Him ...
... Section 28. When he had said this, and the multitude had openly applauded
him for what? 28. When he had said this, and the multitude ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 28 when he had.htm

Thesaurus

Openly (52 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Openly (52 Occurrences). Matthew 3:6 And they were given
baptism by him in the river Jordan, saying openly that they had done wrong. ...
/o/openly.htm - 21k

Publicly (31 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) With exposure to popular view or notice; without concealment; openly;
as, property publicly offered for sale; an opinion publicly avowed; a ...
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Secret (341 Occurrences)
... Secret (341 Occurrences). Matthew 6:4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret,
then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. ...
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Longer (373 Occurrences)
... 1:45 But the man, when he went out, began to tell every one and to publish the matter
abroad, so that it was no longer possible for Jesus to go openly into any ...
/l/longer.htm - 36k

Godless (31 Occurrences)
... The godless man is not merely the atheistic, unbelieving or even irreligious,
but the openly impious, wicked and profane man. Indeed ...
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Freely (101 Occurrences)
... the people had eaten freely"; parrhesiazomai, "to speak freely, openly, boldly"
(Acts 26:26, "Unto whom also I speak freely"); meta parrhesias, "with full ...
/f/freely.htm - 39k

Reward (213 Occurrences)
... Matthew 6:4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees
in secret will reward you openly. (WEB KJV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/r/reward.htm - 38k

Evidently (4 Occurrences)
... prodelos, "manifest before-hand" (Hebrews 7:14), "evident." "Evidently" occurs only
in Acts 10:3, as the translation of phaneros, "openly," "manifestly," the ...
/e/evidently.htm - 10k

Evidence (41 Occurrences)
... prodelos, "manifest before-hand" (Hebrews 7:14), "evident." "Evidently" occurs only
in Acts 10:3, as the translation of phaneros, "openly," "manifestly," the ...
/e/evidence.htm - 21k

Evident (26 Occurrences)
... prodelos, "manifest before-hand" (Hebrews 7:14), "evident." "Evidently" occurs only
in Acts 10:3, as the translation of phaneros, "openly," "manifestly," the ...
/e/evident.htm - 16k

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Openly (52 Occurrences)

Matthew 3:6
And they were given baptism by him in the river Jordan, saying openly that they had done wrong.
(BBE)

Matthew 6:4
so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
(WEB KJV WBS)

Matthew 6:6
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner chamber, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
(WEB KJV WBS)

Matthew 6:18
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
(KJV WBS)

Mark 1:45
But he went out, and began to proclaim it much, and to spread about the matter, so that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was outside in desert places: and they came to him from everywhere.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)

Mark 4:22
There is nothing covered which will not be seen openly, and nothing has been made secret which will not come to light.
(BBE)

Mark 8:32
He spoke to them openly. Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT)

Luke 8:17
There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day.
(WEY)

John 1:20
He said quite openly and straightforwardly, I am not the Christ.
(BBE)

John 1:31
I did not yet know Him; but that He may be openly shown to Israel is the reason why I have come baptizing in water."
(WEY BBE)

John 2:11
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee and let his glory be seen openly; and his disciples put their faith in him.
(BBE)

John 7:4
For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS RSV)

John 7:10
But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
(KJV WEY DBY WBS)

John 7:13
Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)

John 7:26
Behold, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ?
(WEB WEY ASV BBE DBY RSV)

John 9:3
"Neither he nor his parents sinned," answered Jesus, "but he was born blind in order that God's mercy might be openly shown in him.
(WEY BBE)

John 10:24
The Jews therefore surrounded him, and said to him, Until when dost thou hold our soul in suspense? If thou art the Christ, say so to us openly.
(DBY)

John 11:54
Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS RSV)

John 12:42
However, a number even of the rulers had belief in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not say so openly for fear that they might be shut out from the Synagogue:
(BBE)

John 16:25
These things I have spoken to you in allegories; the hour is coming that I will no longer speak to you in allegories, but will declare to you openly concerning the Father.
(DBY)

John 16:29
His disciples say to him, Lo, now thou speakest openly and utterest no allegory.
(DBY)

John 18:20
Jesus answered him, "I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 2:29
My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is with us today.
(BBE)

Acts 10:3
He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
(ASV)

Acts 10:40
Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
(KJV DBY WBS)

Acts 17:3
Saying to them clearly and openly that Christ had to be put to death and come back to life again; and that this Jesus, whom, he said, I am preaching to you, is the Christ.
(BBE)

Acts 19:18
Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
(See NIV)

Acts 24:14
But this I will say openly to you, that I do give worship to the God of our fathers after that Way, which to them is not the true religion: but I have belief in all the things which are in the law and in the books of the prophets:
(BBE)

Acts 28:31
preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
(See RSV)

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore form no premature judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring to light the secrets of darkness and will openly disclose the motives that have been in people's hearts; and then the praise which each man deserves will come to him from God.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.
(See NAS)

Galatians 3:1
Foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you not to obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth among you as crucified?
(WEB ASV)

Colossians 2:15
having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
(WEB KJV ASV BBE WBS YLT)

Hebrews 6:6
And then let themselves be turned away, it is not possible for their hearts to be made new a second time; because they themselves put the Son of God on the cross again, openly shaming him.
(BBE)

1 Peter 1:12
To them it was revealed that they were serving not themselves but you, when they foretold the very things which have now been openly declared to you by those who, having been taught by the Holy Spirit which had been sent from Heaven, brought you the Good News. Angels long to stoop and look into these things.
(WEY)

1 John 1:9
If we say openly that we have done wrong, he is upright and true to his word, giving us forgiveness of sins and making us clean from all evil.
(BBE)

1 John 4:15
Everyone who says openly that Jesus is the Son of God, has God in him and is in God.
(BBE)

Genesis 38:21
Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place.
(KJV WBS)

Genesis 38:26
Then Judah said openly that they were his, and said, She is more upright than I am, for I did not give her to Shelah my son. And he had no more connection with her.
(BBE)

Leviticus 5:5
And whoever is responsible for any such sin, let him make a statement openly of his wrongdoing;
(BBE)

Numbers 5:7
Let them say openly what they have done; and make payment for the wrong done, with the addition of a fifth part, and give it to him to whom the wrong was done.
(BBE)

Numbers 12:8
With him I will have talk mouth to mouth, openly and not in dark sayings; and with his eyes he will see the form of the Lord: why then had you no fear of saying evil against my servant Moses?
(BBE DBY NAS)

2 Samuel 6:20
And David turneth back to bless his house, and Michal daughter of Saul goeth out to meet David, and saith, 'How honourable to-day was the king of Israel, who was uncovered to-day before the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain ones is openly uncovered!'
(YLT)

Psalms 79:10
Why may the nations say, Where is their God? Let payment for the blood of your servants be made openly among the nations before our eyes.
(BBE)

Psalms 98:2
Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Proverbs 12:16
A foolish man lets his trouble be openly seen, but a sharp man keeps shame secret.
(BBE)

Proverbs 26:26
Though 'his' hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
(ASV BBE)

Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life is long, I am certain that it will be well for those who go in fear of God and are in fear before him.
(See NAS)

Jeremiah 4:5
Say openly in Judah, give it out in Jerusalem, and say, Let the horn be sounded in the land: crying out in a loud voice, Come together, and let us go into the walled towns.
(BBE)

Jeremiah 4:16
Make this come to the minds of the nations, make a statement openly against Jerusalem, that attackers are coming from a far country and their voices will be loud against the towns of Judah.
(BBE)

Jeremiah 5:20
Say this openly in Jacob and give it out in Judah, saying,
(BBE)

Ezekiel 23:18
So she uncovered her prostitution, and uncovered her nakedness: then my soul was alienated from her, like as my soul was alienated from her sister.
(See RSV NIV)

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