Uses
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In the context of the Bible, the term "uses" can refer to the various ways in which God, His Word, and His creation are employed for specific purposes. The concept of "uses" is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, illustrating how God orchestrates events, objects, and people to fulfill His divine will.

Divine Uses

God's sovereignty is evident in how He uses individuals and nations to accomplish His purposes. For instance, God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:10). Similarly, He used Cyrus, a pagan king, to facilitate the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem (Isaiah 45:1-4). These examples demonstrate that God can use anyone, regardless of their background, to fulfill His plans.

Uses of Scripture

The Bible itself is described as being useful for various purposes. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , it is written, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." This passage highlights the multifaceted uses of Scripture in teaching, guiding, and equipping believers.

Uses of Creation

Creation is also used by God to reveal His glory and to serve humanity. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Nature serves as a testament to God's majesty and power. Additionally, the resources of the earth are provided for human use, as seen in Genesis 1:29-30, where God gives plants and animals for food.

Uses of Spiritual Gifts

The New Testament speaks of spiritual gifts given to believers for the edification of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:7 , it is written, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." These gifts are to be used to build up the body of Christ, demonstrating the importance of using one's talents and abilities for the benefit of others.

Uses of Trials and Suffering

Trials and suffering are also used by God for refining and strengthening faith. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." Through challenges, believers are molded into the likeness of Christ and grow in spiritual maturity.

Uses of Prayer

Prayer is a powerful tool used by believers to communicate with God, seek His guidance, and intercede for others. Philippians 4:6 instructs, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Prayer is used to align the believer's heart with God's will and to bring about change in accordance with His purposes.

Uses of the Church

The church is used by God as a community of believers to spread the Gospel and serve as a light in the world. Ephesians 4:11-12 explains that Christ "gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." The church is a vessel through which God's love and truth are shared with the world.

In summary, the concept of "uses" in the Bible encompasses a wide range of applications, from the use of individuals and nations to the use of Scripture, creation, spiritual gifts, trials, prayer, and the church. Each serves a unique role in the unfolding of God's divine plan.
Greek
5536. chrema -- a thing that one uses or needs
... a thing that one uses or needs. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrema
Phonetic Spelling: (khray'-mah) Short Definition: money, riches Definition ...
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5495. cheir -- the hand
... 5495 -- properly, ; (figuratively) the instrument a person uses to accomplish
their purpose (intention, plan). Word Origin a prim. ...
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1124. graphe -- a writing, scripture
... 27 in Greek). [The NT generally uses 1124 () for the Scriptures (the OT) --
but see also 2 Tim 3:16 and 2 Pet 3:16. 1124 () was ...
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1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... Both uses of 1921 () work in conjunction with the Greek adverb, 2531 ("to the extent
of)." The "appropriate (apt)" knowledge matches the envisioned "contact ...
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444. anthropos -- a man, human, mankind
... Accordingly, the Bible uses 444 () of a specific man, woman, or class (type, group)
of people -- ie (inclusive of every man, woman and child; see also 1 Cor 11 ...
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1388. dolos -- a bait, fig. craft, deceit
... 1388 ("deceit motivated by ") uses to snare (deceive) people which implies to
exploit the naive (undiscerning) -- them through (with) their . ...
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1322. didache -- doctrine, teaching
... [The NT uses two feminine nouns (1319 , 1322 ) from the same root. For more
on this see 1319 ("-teaching, systematic theology").]. ...
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1093. ge -- the earth, land
... region. 1093 -- properly, the physical earth; (figuratively) the "" we live
in which operates in which God uses to prepare us for . ...
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5143. trecho -- to run
... run. Apparently a primary verb (properly, threcho; compare thrix); which uses dremo
drem'-o (the base of dromos) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk ...
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2905. kraugazo -- to cry out
... shouting out.". [Plato uses 2905 () for the howling of a dog: 'The yelping
hound, (2905 ) at her lord' (, 607)" (, 501).]. Word Origin ...
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Strong's Hebrew
8641. terumah -- contribution, offering (for sacred uses)
... 8640, 8641. terumah. 8642 . contribution, offering (for sacred uses).
Transliteration: terumah Phonetic Spelling: (ter-oo-maw') Short Definition: ...
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2763. charam -- to ban, devote, exterminate
... A primitive root; to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses
(especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose ...
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5172. nachash -- to practice divination, observe signs
... practice divination, observe signs NASB Word Usage divination (1), divined (1),
enchantments (1), indeed practice divination (1), indeed uses (1), interprets ...
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5647. abad -- to work, serve
... 52), serves (2), serving (5), slave (1), slaves (1), subject (1), till (1), tiller
(1), tiller* (1), tills (2), use as slaves (1), used (1), uses services (1 ...
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7080. qasam -- to practice divination
... NASB Word Usage conjure (1), divination (2), divine (2), diviner (2), diviners
(7), divining (1), practice (1), practiced (1), use (1), uses (1), utter ...
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Library

The Uses of the Law
... The Uses of the Law. A Sermon (No.128). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, April 19,
1857, by the. REV. ... Why, a thing may have many uses, if not a particular one. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/the uses of the law.htm

The Sweet Uses of Adversity
... The Sweet Uses of Adversity. A Sermon (No.283). Delivered on Sabbath Morning,
November 13th, 1859, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. at the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the sweet uses of adversity.htm

The Religious Uses of Memory
... THE RELIGIOUS USES OF MEMORY. 'Do ye not remember!'"Mark 8:18. The disciples
had misunderstood our Lord's warning 'against the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the religious uses of memory.htm

New Uses for Old Trophies
... New Uses for Old Trophies. A Sermon (No.972). Delivered on Lord's-day Evening, November
20th, 1870 by. CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/new uses for old trophies.htm

Uses of Church History.
... Section 5. Uses of Church History. Church history is the most extensive, and,
including the sacred history of the Old and New Testaments ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 5 uses of church.htm

Of the Uses of Adversity
... THE FIRST BOOK. ADMONITIONS PROFITABLE FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CHAPTER XII Of
the uses of adversity. It is good for us that we sometimes ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xii of the uses.htm

Some General Uses.
... CHAPTER XX. SOME GENERAL USES. Before we come to speak of some particular
cases of deadness, wherein believers are to make use of ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xx some general uses.htm

Uses of Evils.
... Book IX. Chapter VIII."Uses of Evils. "But perhaps you will say, that
in those things indeed in which the necessity of nature ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter viii uses of evils.htm

Some General Uses from this Useful Truth, that Christ is the Truth ...
... CHAPTER XII. SOME GENERAL USES FROM THIS USEFUL TRUTH, THAT CHRIST IS THE
TRUTH. Having thus cleared up this truth, we should come ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xii some general uses.htm

Ambrose Also Uses the Temperate and Ornamented Style when He is ...
... Book 4 Chapter 48. Ambrose also uses the temperate and ornamented style
when he is holding up before? 48. Ambrose also uses the ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 48 ambrose also uses.htm

Thesaurus
Uses (15 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uses (15 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 1 Timothy 1:8 But we know
that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully, (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Glory (590 Occurrences)
... THE USES OF KABHODH 1. Material Wealth 2. Human Dignity and Majesty 3. "My Soul":
the Self 4. Self-Manifestation of God (Yahweh) (1) Exodus 23:18 (2) Isaiah 6 ...
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Love (703 Occurrences)
... When our Lord says, "Lovest thou me?" he uses the Greek word agapas; and when Simon
answers, he uses the Greek word philo, ie, "I love." This is the usage in ...
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Look (1874 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LOOK. look: (1) The uses of the simple verb in
English Versions of the Bible are nearly all good modern English. ...
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Lefthanded (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Judges 3:15; 20:16), one unable to use the right hand
skilfully, and who therefore uses the left; and also one who uses the left as ...
/l/lefthanded.htm - 8k

Night (3322 Occurrences)
... 1. In the Old Testament: Figurative uses: The word "night" (laylah or layil
is sometimes used figuratively in the Old Testament. ...
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Linen (111 Occurrences)
... 2. General Uses: Linen was used, not only in the making of garments of the finer
kinds and for priests, but also for shrouds, hangings, and possibly for other ...
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Ass (95 Occurrences)
... swiftness. (5) `Arodh, is, in all probability, an Aramaic loan-word for the
Hebrew pere'. The Targum uses `arodha' and `aradha'. 3. Uses...
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Oil (281 Occurrences)
... OIL. oil (shemen; elaion): 1. Terms 2. Production and Storage 3. Uses (1) As a
Commodity of Exchange (2) As a Cosmetic (3) As a Medicine (4) As a Food (5) As an ...
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Ransom (46 Occurrences)
... The word He uses bears a well-established meaning, and is accurately rendered by
our word "ransom," a price paid to secure the freedom of a slave or to set ...
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Uses (15 Occurrences)

Romans 9:21
Or has not the potter rightful power over the clay to make out of the same lump one vessel for more honourable and another for less honourable uses?
(WEY)

1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,
(WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Titus 3:14
Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)

Genesis 44:5
Isn't this that from which my lord drinks, and by which he indeed divines? You have done evil in so doing.'"
(See NAS NIV)

Exodus 6:3
and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not known to them.
(See JPS)

Deuteronomy 18:10
There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
(WEB NAS)

1 Samuel 23:23
See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself, and come again to me with certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall happen, if he is in the land, that I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah."
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 23:7
But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."
(See NIV)

Ezra 7:19
And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem.
(BBE)

Esther 6:8
let royal clothing be brought which the king uses to wear, and the horse that the king rides on, and on the head of which a crown royal is set.
(WEB)

Isaiah 10:15
Will the axe say high-sounding words against him who is using it, or the blade be full of pride against him who is cutting with it? As if a rod had the power of shaking him who is using it, or as if a stick might take up him who is not wood.
(See NIV)

Jeremiah 22:13
Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by injustice; who uses his neighbor's service without wages, and doesn't give him his hire;
(WEB NAS)

Ezekiel 16:44
Behold, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.
(WEB RSV)

Ezekiel 22:6
Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood.
(See NIV)

Hosea 12:7
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.
(See NIV)

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