The term "undergoes" refers to the experience or endurance of a process, change, or suffering. In the context of the Bible, it often relates to the trials, transformations, and sufferings that individuals or groups experience as part of their spiritual journey or divine purpose.

Biblical Instances of Undergoing Trials and Suffering

1. Job's Suffering: The Book of Job is a profound narrative of a man who undergoes severe trials and suffering. Job loses his wealth, health, and family, yet remains steadfast in his faith. Job 1:21 states, "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD." Job's endurance is a testament to unwavering faith amidst adversity.

2. Israel's Wilderness Experience: The Israelites underwent a period of testing and transformation during their 40 years in the wilderness. This time was marked by trials that were meant to refine and prepare them for entering the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 8:2 reflects on this, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments."

3. Christ's Passion: Jesus Christ underwent immense suffering during His Passion, culminating in His crucifixion. This was a pivotal moment in Christian theology, as it represents the ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of humanity. Isaiah 53:5 prophetically speaks of this, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."

Transformation and Renewal

1. Spiritual Renewal: Believers are called to undergo a transformation of the mind and spirit. Romans 12:2 encourages this process, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."

2. New Creation in Christ: The concept of undergoing a spiritual rebirth is central to Christian doctrine. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This transformation signifies the believer's transition from a life of sin to one of righteousness.

Endurance and Perseverance

1. Testing of Faith: James 1:2-4 speaks to the value of undergoing trials for the development of perseverance and maturity in faith, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

2. Paul's Hardships: The Apostle Paul frequently wrote about the hardships he underwent for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:24-27 , he details his sufferings, which include beatings, shipwrecks, and imprisonments, all endured for the advancement of the Christian faith.

Conclusion

The concept of undergoing trials, transformations, and sufferings is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. These experiences are often portrayed as necessary for spiritual growth, testing of faith, and fulfillment of divine purposes. Through these processes, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast, trusting in God's ultimate plan and sovereignty.

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... Now, since Christ died owing to the condition which undergoes death, but that undergoes
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Whether Outward Pain is Greater than Interior Sorrow?
... Consequently inward pain is, simply and of itself, more keen than outward pain:
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Conclusion. Points Postponed all Souls are Kept in Hades Until the ...
... Why, then, cannot you suppose that the soul undergoes punishment and consolation
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Empedocles Increased the Absurdity of Pythagoras by Developing the ...
... Now the truth is, if it undergoes such a transformation, and loses what it once
was, the human soul will not be what it was; and if it ceases to be its former ...
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Book ii.
... And this class consists partly in what the soul undergoes, and partly in
those things which are seen. And that again which the soul ...
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Matt. viii. 14
... Nay, for these things he undergoes more grievously than the dead, no worms devouring
him, but the passions of his soul tearing him to pieces more fiercely than ...
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The Law of Change, or Mutation, Universal.
... Even now her shape undergoes local mutations, when (some particular) spot is damaged;
when among her islands Delos is now no more, Samos a heap of sand, and ...
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Preface.
... realization, the author ingeniously brings before the mind's eye the different phases
of her life, the varied process of development that she undergoes in all ...
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Of This, Then, Ye have Now Received, have Meditated...
... It is not then the creature of God that in infants undergoes exorcism or exsufflation:
but he under whom are all that are born with sin; for he is the first ...
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Fresh Supplies of Power.
... The moisture rises during the day from ocean, and lake, and river, undergoes a chemical
change in God's laboratory and returns nightly in dew to refresh the ...
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Undergoes (11 Occurrences)
...Undergoes (11 Occurrences). Luke 9:25 For what profit will a man have if he gets
all the world, but undergoes loss or destruction himself? (BBE). ...
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Undergoing (13 Occurrences)

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Undergo (91 Occurrences)
... sustain; as, to undergo toil and fatigue; to undergo pain, grief, or anxiety; to
undergo the operation of amputation; food in the stomach undergoes the process ...
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Gets (122 Occurrences)
... life? (BBE). Luke 9:25 For what profit will a man have if he gets all the
world, but undergoes loss or destruction himself? (BBE). ...
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Naive (16 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Proverbs 21:11 When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple
man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge. (See NAS). ...
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Testing (46 Occurrences)
... James 1:12 There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he
has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said ...
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Agreement (341 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Genesis 34:15 But on this condition only will we come to an agreement with
you: if every male among you becomes like us and undergoes circumcision; (BBE) ...
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Sufferer (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) One who suffers; one who endures or undergoes suffering; one who sustains
inconvenience or loss; as, sufferers by poverty or sickness; men are ...
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Proper (62 Occurrences)
... (1) A common noun used as a name undergoes the variations of pronunciation due to
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Wrongs (26 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Proverbs 25:15 A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes
wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken. (BBE). ...
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