The concept of "unique" in the Bible often relates to the singularity and distinctiveness of God, His attributes, and His works. The term itself may not frequently appear in English translations, but the idea permeates Scripture, emphasizing the unparalleled nature of God and His divine plan.

God's Uniqueness

The Bible consistently affirms the uniqueness of God, declaring His singularity and supremacy over all creation. In Deuteronomy 6:4, the Shema proclaims, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." This foundational statement underscores the monotheistic belief in one God, distinct from the polytheistic cultures surrounding Israel. Isaiah 45:5 further emphasizes this, where God declares, "I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me."

God's unique attributes are highlighted throughout Scripture. His holiness is unparalleled, as seen in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim call out, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth." His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence set Him apart from any other being, as reflected in Psalm 139, which marvels at God's intimate knowledge and presence.

Christ's Uniqueness

The New Testament reveals the unique nature of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. John 1:14 states, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." Jesus' incarnation, life, death, and resurrection are singular events in history, demonstrating His unique role in God's redemptive plan.

Colossians 1:15-20 describes Christ's preeminence, stating, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation... For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him." This passage affirms Christ's divine nature and His unique position as the mediator between God and humanity.

The Uniqueness of God's People

The Bible also speaks to the uniqueness of God's chosen people. In the Old Testament, Israel is set apart as a holy nation, distinct from other nations. Exodus 19:5-6 declares, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation."

In the New Testament, believers in Christ are described as a unique community. 1 Peter 2:9 affirms, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." This distinct identity calls Christians to live in a manner that reflects their unique calling and purpose.

Unique Works of God

The Bible recounts numerous unique works of God, from the creation of the world to the miracles performed by Jesus. Each act demonstrates God's power and authority. The parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14), the virgin birth of Christ (Matthew 1:23), and the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) are examples of God's extraordinary interventions in history.

In summary, the concept of "unique" in the Bible highlights the singular nature of God, the distinct role of Jesus Christ, the special identity of God's people, and the extraordinary works of God throughout history. These elements underscore the Bible's portrayal of a God who is unlike any other, deserving of worship and reverence.1. (a.) Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.

2. (n.) A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.

3439. monogenes -- only begotten
... begotten. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: monogenes Phonetic Spelling:
(mon-og-en-ace') Short Definition: only, only-begotten, unique Definition: only ...
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1967. epiousios -- for the coming day, for subsistence
... It refers to God's provision that is needed for (Mt 6:11; Lk 11:3) -- literally,
"bread that (meets) the unique demands of the coming day.". ...
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166. aionios -- agelong, eternal
... an , having a particular and") -- properly, "" ("like-an-"), ie an "age-" (the quality
describing a particular age); (figuratively) the unique (reality) at ...
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3962. pater -- a father
... the believer more and more their heavenly Father -- ie each time they receive faith
from Him and obey it, which results in their unique glorification. ...
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1830. exeraunao -- to search out
... 1830 (" search") is used only in 1 Pet 1:10. Here it focuses on the #NAME? of salvation
(unique glorification) in a believer's life (cf. 1 Pet 3:9). ...
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1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a ...
... receives one at the Great White Throne Judgment (Rev 20:11-15), ie a body that
"matches" their capacity for torment relating to their (unique) judgment. ...
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19. agathosune -- to do good
... Cognate: 19 (from 18 , "inherently good," see there) -- properly, intrinsic (especially
as a unique and , note the - suffix); as relating to believers, the ...
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4888. sundoxazo -- to join in approving, hence to glorify together
... identified " and 1392 , "glorify") -- properly, be , emphasizing with the Lord,
the factor which specifically correlates to the unique glorification believers ...
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1902. ependuomai -- to have on over
... This unique will "fit" (be appropriate), and is part of the eternal matching the
individual's desire to see Christ return (see JI Packer, , 249). ...
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5480. charagma -- a stamp, impress
... die (stamp, branding iron). 5480 () later became "-marker" (like with an
unique "brand-mark"). [Ancient documents were validated ...
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259. echad -- one
... same one (1), single (15), some (2), thirty-first* (1), thirty-one* (3), together
(3), twenty-first* (4), twenty-one* (4), uniformly* (2), unique (4), unison (1 ...
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It Has Unique Claims Upon Us.
... Chapter Fourteen Application of the Argument V. It Has Unique Claims Upon
Us. A unique book deserves and demands unique attention. ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/v it has unique claims.htm

Of the Unique Vase of Oil Thrown Away by Abbot John at his ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXV. Of the unique vase of oil thrown away by Abbot
John at his senior's command. Thus the youth, trained up ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxv of the unique.htm

Then Further it is to be Observed that no Creature Can be Such as ...
... Rightly, therefore, is the Son called "only," "unique." For He who hath been so
born is "only" and "unique." That which is unique can admit of no comparison. ...
/.../8 then further it is.htm

Hermogenes Gives Divine Attributes to Matter, and So Makes Two ...
... Now, since He is God, it must necessarily be a unique mark of this quality,
[6176] that it be confined to One. Else, what will be ...
/.../tertullian/against hermogenes/chapter iv hermogenes gives divine attributes.htm

The Unity of God. He is the Supreme Being, and There Cannot be a ...
... That Being, then, which is the great Supreme, must needs be unique, [2366] by
having no equal, and so not ceasing to be the great Supreme. ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter iii the unity of god.htm

Preface to the First Edition of the Gospel of the Pentateuch to ...
... in the Old Testament, as well as in the New, quite different in kind, as well as
in degree, from the sacred books of any other people: an unique element, which ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/preface to the first edition.htm

Apostolic Inspiration.
... They hold that the inspiration of the apostles was wholly unique in nature and kind,
totally different from what the Scripture calls illumination of believers. ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxi apostolic inspiration.htm

Defence of the Divine Unity against Objection no Analogy Between ...
... Why, when supreme power among kings cannot evidently be multifarious, but only unique
and singular, is an exception made in the case of Him (of all others ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter iv defence of the divine.htm

The Silence of Scripture
... elsewhere? They are fragments, but they have left a symmetrical and an
unique impression on the consciousness of the whole world. ...
/.../the silence of scripture.htm

Introduction and Books
... The Epistle is unique among patristic works of distinction, in the fact that we
can find no references to it (under its present title, at least) in the ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/introduction and books.htm

Unique (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unique (4 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Song of Songs 6:9 My
dove, my perfect one, is unique. She is her mother's only daughter. ...
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Deuteronomy (1 Occurrence)
... central thought is "Yahweh has chosen Israel, let Israel choose Yahweh." 4. Ruling
Ideas: The great central thought of Deuteronomy is the unique relation which ...
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Fellowship (114 Occurrences)
... They designate acts of fellowship observed among the early Christians or express
the unique sense of unity and fellowship of which these acts were the outward ...
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Only (3813 Occurrences)
... He is the son of God in a sense in which no others are. "Monogenes describes the
absolutely unique relation of the Son to the Father in His divine nature ...
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Libraries
... application of the doctrine of evolution to books and libraries is that the Bible
is, like man, the result of natural selection, and is as unique among books ...
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Pi-beseth (1 Occurrence)
... from Roman times. The most unique discovery at Pi-beseth, one of the most
unique in all Egypt, is the cemetery of cats. These cats ...
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Pibeseth (1 Occurrence)
... from Roman times. The most unique discovery at Pi-beseth, one of the most
unique in all Egypt, is the cemetery of cats. These cats ...
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Begotten (77 Occurrences)
... He is the son of God in a sense in which no others are. "Monogenes describes the
absolutely unique relation of the Son to the Father in His divine nature ...
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Single (65 Occurrences)
... spiritual enlightenment depend on the condition of the heart." This is natural enough,
but it is not satisfactory, as it gives to haplous a unique sense and to ...
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Cosmological
... In contrast with these conflicting, and often foolish and irrational, theories,
the Biblical doctrine of the origin of the world stands alone and unique. ...
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