The term "we'll" is a contraction of "we will" or "we shall," commonly used in modern English to indicate a future action or decision made by a group. While the specific contraction "we'll" does not appear in the Bible, the concept of collective decision-making and future intentions is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often records instances where groups of people, whether families, tribes, or nations, express their intentions or commitments to follow God's commands or to undertake specific actions.

Collective Commitment to God

One of the most significant examples of collective commitment in the Bible is found in the covenantal language used by the Israelites. In the Book of Joshua, after leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, Joshua challenges the people to choose whom they will serve. The people respond with a collective commitment to serve the Lord: "We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice" (Joshua 24:24). This declaration reflects a unified decision to follow God's commandments and to live according to His statutes.

Expressions of Future Intentions

The Bible also records instances where groups express their future intentions in response to God's promises or commands. In the Book of Exodus, when Moses relays God's words to the Israelites, they respond with a collective promise: "We will do everything that the LORD has spoken" (Exodus 19:8). This response signifies their willingness to enter into a covenant relationship with God and to adhere to His laws.

Community Decisions and Actions

In the New Testament, the early Christian community often made decisions collectively, guided by the Holy Spirit. In the Book of Acts, the apostles and elders in Jerusalem come together to decide on the requirements for Gentile converts. After much discussion, they reach a consensus and communicate their decision to the Gentile believers: "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements" (Acts 15:28). This example illustrates the importance of communal discernment and decision-making in the early Church.

Promises and Vows

The Bible also addresses the seriousness of making vows or promises, whether individually or collectively. In Ecclesiastes, the importance of fulfilling vows made to God is emphasized: "When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow" (Ecclesiastes 5:4). This principle underscores the weight of collective promises and the expectation that they will be honored.

Conclusion

While the specific contraction "we'll" is not found in the biblical text, the concept of collective decision-making and future intentions is deeply embedded in the narrative of Scripture. From the commitments of the Israelites to the decisions of the early Church, the Bible provides numerous examples of groups expressing their intentions to follow God's will and to act in accordance with His guidance.(cont.) Contraction for we will or we shall.

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes. Gospel Hymns 1-6 Complete No. 180.
... Ts'hayilth Staylim 2 WE'LL WORK TILL JESUS COMES. Gospel Hymns 1-6 Complete No.
180. ... "": We'll work till Jesus comes, :"" And we'll be gathered home. ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/2 well work till jesus.htm

"Shall we Gather at the River. "
... Cho."Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river" Gather
with the saints at the river, That flows by the throne of God. ...
/.../a collection of gospel hymns in ojibway and english/hymn 31 shall we gather.htm

Shall we Gather at the River. Can. Hym'l, No. 239.
... Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river! Gather with
the saints at the river, That flows by the throne of God. ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/19 shall we gather at.htm

Christian Worship.
... 2 We'll call a multitude around, And gladly seek the house of prayer; There thy
salvation we have found, And still, O God, we'll seek it there. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/50 christian worship.htm

Shall we Gather.
... Cho."Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river," Gather
with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/529 shall we gather 8s.htm

God at his Best.
... I think likely when we get up yonder, we'll stop one another on the golden streets. ...
And we'll look into each other's eyes with our eyes big. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/god at his best.htm

A Human Picture of God.
... Then the father said, "We'll get down and pray." And the thing was getting harder
for Phil all the time. He didn't want to pray just then. ... So we'll do this. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/a human picture of god.htm

"Christ and Him Crucified. "
... And when needed most forsake: Unto Jesus we'll betake,. Breathing oft, while toiling
on,. ... Strangers long to thought of mirth; Then we'll sigh though weeping on,. ...
/.../morris/favourite welsh hymns/v christ and him crucified.htm

Happy Day. LM
... 2 Those joys, which earth cannot afford, We'll seek in fellowship to prove, Joined
in one spirit to our Lord, Together bound by mutual love. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/467 happy day l m.htm

A Welcome to Christian Fellowship.
... 2 Those joys which earth cannot afford, We'll seek in fellowship to prove, Joined
in one spirit to our Lord, Together bound by mutual love. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/662 a welcome to.htm

We'll (15 Occurrences)
We'll. Well, We'll. Well-accepted . Noah Webster's Dictionary (cont.) Contraction
for we will or we shall. Multi-Version Concordance We'll (15 Occurrences) ...
/w/we'll.htm - 10k

You'll (4 Occurrences)
... You, You'll. Young . Multi-Version Concordance You'll (4 Occurrences). Genesis
43:4 If you'll send our brother with us, we'll go down and buy you food, (WEB ...
/y/you'll.htm - 7k

Valuable (17 Occurrences)
... freely offered. (See NAS NIV). Proverbs 1:13 We'll find all valuable wealth.
We'll fill our houses with spoil. (WEB NIV). Daniel 11 ...
/v/valuable.htm - 11k

Buy (71 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:4 If you'll send our brother with us, we'll go down and buy you
food, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis ...
/b/buy.htm - 29k

Fill (126 Occurrences)
... bosom. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 1:13 We'll find
all valuable wealth. We'll fill our houses with spoil. (WEB ...
/f/fill.htm - 36k

Unless (102 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:5 but if you'll not send him, we'll not go down, for the man said to
us,'You shall not see my face, unless your brother is with you.'" (WEB DBY NAS ...
/u/unless.htm - 36k

Spoil (140 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 1:13 We'll find all valuable
wealth. We'll fill our houses with spoil. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV) ...
/s/spoil.htm - 40k

Boy (94 Occurrences)
... Genesis 43:8 Judah said to Israel, his father, "Send the boy with me, and we'll
get up and go, so that we may live, and not die, both we, and you, and also our ...
/b/boy.htm - 35k

Well-accepted (2 Occurrences)
Well-accepted. We'll, Well-accepted. Well-advised . Multi-Version Concordance ...
We'll, Well-accepted. Well-advised . Reference Bible.
/w/well-accepted.htm - 7k

Purse (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV). Proverbs 1:14 You shall cast your lot among us.
We'll all have one purse." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/p/purse.htm - 10k

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