Definition and General Understanding:
Partaking, in a biblical context, refers to the act of sharing or participating in something, often with a spiritual or communal significance. It involves the idea of fellowship and communion, particularly in relation to the divine nature, the body of Christ, and the blessings and responsibilities of the Christian faith.

Biblical References:

1. Partaking in the Divine Nature:
· 2 Peter 1:4 : "Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."
· This passage highlights the transformative aspect of partaking, where believers are invited to share in the divine nature through the promises of God, leading to a life that transcends worldly corruption.

2. Partaking in the Body and Blood of Christ:
· 1 Corinthians 10:16 : "Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? Is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?"
· The act of communion, or the Lord's Supper, is a central expression of partaking in the Christian faith. It symbolizes the believer's union with Christ and with fellow believers, as they share in the remembrance of Christ's sacrifice.

3. Partaking in Suffering:
· 1 Peter 4:13 : "But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory."
· Partaking in suffering is seen as a privilege and a means of identifying with Christ. It is through suffering that believers are refined and prepared for the glory to be revealed.

4. Partaking in the Holy Spirit:
· Hebrews 6:4 : "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit..."
· This reference underscores the experience of sharing in the Holy Spirit, which is a mark of the believer's spiritual enlightenment and participation in the life of God.

5. Partaking in the Promises of God:
· Ephesians 3:6 : "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus."
· The inclusion of Gentiles as fellow partakers of God's promises emphasizes the universal scope of the gospel and the unity of all believers in Christ.

Theological Implications:
Partaking is a profound concept that encompasses both privilege and responsibility. It signifies a deep, spiritual connection with God and with other believers. Through partaking, Christians are called to live out their faith in tangible ways, reflecting the character and mission of Christ in the world. It involves a commitment to holiness, community, and the advancement of God's kingdom.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to actively partake in the life of the church, the sacraments, and the mission of the gospel. This includes regular participation in worship, communion, and service, as well as a personal commitment to spiritual growth and discipleship. Partaking is not merely a passive experience but an active engagement with the life and work of Christ.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Partake.4830. summetochos -- partaking with, subst. a joint partaker
... 4829, 4830. summetochos. 4831 . partaking with, subst. a ... partaking. Word
Origin from sun and metochos Definition partaking with, subst. ...
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4791. sugkoinonos -- partaking jointly of
... partaking jointly of. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: sugkoinonos
Phonetic Spelling: (soong-koy-no-nos') Short Definition: a partaker with, co ...
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4790. sugkoinoneo -- to have fellowship with
... 4790 (from 4862 , "identified " and 2841 , "share in") -- properly, share by partaking;
to participate because with someone (ie "deeply ," note the ). ...
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166. aionios -- agelong, eternal
... Phonetic Spelling: (ahee-o'-nee-os) Short Definition: eternal, unending Definition:
age-long, and therefore: practically eternal, unending; partaking of the ...
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The Word, Since Death Alone could Stay the Plague, Took a Mortal ...
... Section 9. The Word, since death alone could stay the plague, took a mortal body
which, united with Him, should avail for all, and by partaking of His ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 9 the word since.htm

What is the Usual Limit Both of Abstinence and of Partaking Food.
... II. Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XXII. What is the usual limit
both of abstinence and of partaking food. But this is ...
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That to Obtain the Blessed Life, which Consists in Partaking of ...
... Chapter 17."That to Obtain the Blessed Life, Which Consists in Partaking of the
Supreme Good, Man Needs Such Mediation as is Furnished Not by a Demon, But by ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 17 that to obtain the.htm

But to those who have Been Delivered Up, and have Fallen...
... into prison, it is right with joy and exultation of heart to add strength, and to
communicate to them in all things, both in prayer, and in partaking of the ...
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Those Things which Belong Absolutely to God as an Essence, are ...
... For in things which are great by partaking of greatness, to which it is one thing
to be, and another to be great, as a great house, and a great mountain, and a ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 10 those things which belong.htm

How to Conduct Ourselves at Feasts.
... And as it is befitting, before partaking of food, that we should bless the Creator
of all; so also in drinking it is suitable to praise Him on partaking of His ...
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In Christ and in Ephesus
... We are not only to keep free from committing any sins of our own, but also to
avoid partaking of the sins of others. That is very important. ...
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Partakers of the Divine Nature
... But that kindred, belonging to every soul of man, abject as well as loftiest, is
not the 'partaking' of which my text speaks; though it is the basis and ...
/.../partakers of the divine nature.htm

Subject Continued. Objection, that the Son's Eternity Makes Him ...
... Since all things partake of the Father in partaking of the Son, He is the whole
participation of the Father, that is, He is the Son by nature; for to be wholly ...
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Psalm CXXII.
... 5. But let the following words remove all doubt that we ought not to understand
carnally the words, "Whose partaking is in the same." [5435] ...What meaneth ...
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Partaking (6 Occurrences)
...Partaking (6 Occurrences). ... 2 Corinthians 6:14 Become not yoked with others --
unbelievers, for what partaking 'is there' to righteousness and lawlessness? (YLT). ...
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Communion (8 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) The sacrament of the Eucharist; the celebration of the Lord's supper; the
act of partaking of the sacrament; as, to go to communion; to partake of the ...
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Idolatrous (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to idolatry; partaking Of the nature Of idolatry; given
to idolatry or the worship Of false gods; as, idolatrous sacrifices. ...
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Fellowship (114 Occurrences)
... body of Christ?" Owing to the presence of the material elements in the sacrament
there is a temptation to limit the word for communion to the sense of partaking...
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Life (6001 Occurrences)
... Failing to partake of this and falling into sin by partaking of the "tree of the
knowledge of good and evil," they were driven forth from the garden lest they ...
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Usurious (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Partaking of usury; containing or involving usury; as, a usurious
contract. Multi-Version Concordance Usurious (1 Occurrence). ...
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Infant (14 Occurrences)
... Infant (14 Occurrences). Hebrews 5:13 for every one who is partaking of milk 'is'
unskilled in the word of righteousness -- for he is an infant, (YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Fare (13 Occurrences)
... of the rich man (so the Geneva (1560), the Bishops' and Rhemish Bibles, the Revised
Version (British and American) (1881), and not simply partaking of rich ...
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Things (10975 Occurrences)
... Compare also Isaiah 66:17. By partaking of the food of the animals in question
one makes himself detestable (Leviticus 11:43; Leviticus 20:25). ...
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Riotous (10 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious. 2. (a.)
Partaking of the nature of an unlawful assembly or its acts; seditious. ...
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