Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "recognising" often refers to the act of acknowledging or discerning the presence, authority, or truth of God, His works, or His messengers. It involves a spiritual awareness and understanding that goes beyond mere physical sight or intellectual acknowledgment.

Biblical Instances:

1. Recognising God’s Sovereignty:
Recognising God’s sovereignty is a recurring theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites are repeatedly called to acknowledge God as their Lord and King. In Deuteronomy 4:39 , it is written, "Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other." This recognition is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people.

2. Recognising Jesus as the Messiah:
The New Testament presents numerous instances where individuals and groups are called to recognise Jesus as the Messiah. In Matthew 16:16 , Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." This recognition is pivotal for the faith of the disciples and the early church. The Gospel of John emphasizes the importance of recognising Jesus’ divine identity, as seen in John 1:29 , where John the Baptist proclaims, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

3. Recognising the Work of the Holy Spirit:
The early church is encouraged to recognise the work of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering believers. In Acts 2:4 , the apostles are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak in other tongues, a sign of the Spirit’s presence and power. Believers are urged to discern and acknowledge the Spirit’s gifts and guidance, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:7 , "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."

4. Recognising False Prophets and Teachings:
The Bible also warns against false prophets and teachings, urging believers to be discerning. In Matthew 7:15-16 , Jesus warns, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them." This call to recognition requires spiritual discernment and adherence to biblical truth.

5. Recognising the Signs of the Times:
Jesus speaks about recognising the signs of the times in Matthew 16:2-3 , "When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times." This passage highlights the importance of spiritual insight in understanding God’s unfolding plan.

Theological Implications:

Recognising in the biblical sense is deeply tied to faith and obedience. It requires a heart that is open to God’s revelation and a willingness to submit to His authority. The act of recognising is not merely intellectual but involves the whole being—mind, heart, and spirit. It is through recognition that believers come to a deeper understanding of God’s nature, His purposes, and their own role within His divine plan.

Simeon's Swan-Song
... Here we have the Old recognising and embracing the New; the slave recognising and
submitting to his Owner; and the saint recognising and welcoming the approach ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/simeons swan-song.htm

Spiritual Power.
... Recognising that this Spirit, which, in the language of your confirmation prayer,
is the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and ghostly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/percival/sermons at rugby/xviii spiritual power.htm

The Sixth Miracle in John's Gospel --The Blind Made to See, and ...
... But the other side of that is that He moves through this Gospel in the humble attitude
of filial obedience, ever recognising that the Father's will is supreme ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the sixth miracle in johns.htm

Bartimaeus
... He cried, 'Jesus, thou Son of David,' distinctly recognising our Lord's Messianic
character, His power and authority, and on that power and authority he built ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/bartimaeus.htm

Proofs from the Apostolic Writings, that Jesus Christ was one and ...
... And Matthew, too, recognising one and the same Jesus Christ, exhibiting his generation
as a man from the Virgin, [3572] even as God did promise David that He ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xvi proofs from the apostolic.htm

Love and Forgiveness
... all our love to Him. Then there is the woman, the penitent sinner, lovingly
recognising the divine love. And then, last, there is ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/love and forgiveness.htm

God's Controversy with Man. Rev. Charles Prest.
... Instead of recognising his presence or acknowledging his power, the varied
events"political, social, and otherwise"events like the one to which I have just ...
/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/gods controversy with man rev.htm

The Powers of Darkness
... The classics of Chinese literature, recognising this, urge upon readers the duty
of decorum, purity, and care even when unseen by human eyes and according to ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xii the powers of.htm

Sight and Blindness
... so, they could not have followed Elisha to Samaria, nearly fifteen miles off,"but
rather an ocular affection which prevented them from recognising what they ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/sight and blindness.htm

Clairvoyance
... And he who would ripen and perfect the eternal element in his being will do this
by attending to the religious uses of his daily task, recognising the unseen ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/the ideal life/clairvoyance.htm

Recognising (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Recognising (3 Occurrences). Mark 6:54 And on their
coming out of the ship, immediately recognising him, (DBY). ...
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Recognition (8 Occurrences)

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Recognised (10 Occurrences)

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Conspicuous (11 Occurrences)
... Galatians 2:9 and recognising the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John,
who were conspicuous as being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands ...
/c/conspicuous.htm - 10k

Nations (683 Occurrences)
... Galatians 2:9 and recognising the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John,
who were conspicuous as being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands ...
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