Devotion
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Devotion (17 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Disposal; power of disposal. 5. (n.) A thing consecrated; an object of
devotion. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DEVOTION; DEVOTIONS. ...
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Piety (21 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character;
loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service. ...
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Devotions (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia DEVOTION; DEVOTIONS. de-vo'-shun, (sebasmata):
For the King James Version "your devotions" (Acts ...
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Devout (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Devoted to religious feelings and duties; absorbed
in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. ...
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Poet
... In both his poem and that of Cleanthes, but especially in the latter, there
is a true and lofty note of spiritual devotion. Paul ...
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Ascetic (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotion;
austere; severe. 2. (n.) In the early church, one ...
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Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... Jonathan's devotion to David was such that he not only took his part against his
father, Saul (1 Samuel 18; 1 Samuel 19), but was willing to surrender to him ...
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Adoration
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound
veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion. ...
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Chief (696 Occurrences)
... It implies the Old Testament conception that God is the true "good"; for to seek
the Kingdom supremely means whole-hearted devotion to God as our heavenly ...
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Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... TIMES 1. Prominence of Women 2. Social Equality 3. Marriage Laws 4. Inheritance
5. Domestic Duties 6. Dress and Ornaments 7. Religious Devotion and Service (1 ...
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Philippians (2 Occurrences)
... stocks of a Roman prison here at Philippi, yet he went on his way rejoicing, for
a company of disciples had been formed, and he had won the devotion of loyal ...
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Devoting (7 Occurrences)

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Songs (100 Occurrences)
... be overlooked by the student of Canticles that some of the noblest religious souls,
both Hebrew and Christian, have fed the flame of devotion by interpreting ...
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Lord's (548 Occurrences)
... As a matter of individual devotion, to be sure, a man might do as he pleased (Romans
14:5, 6), but no general rule as necessary for salvation could be ...
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Good (8348 Occurrences)
... It implies the Old Testament conception that God is the true "good"; for to seek
the Kingdom supremely means whole-hearted devotion to God as our heavenly ...
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Worship (332 Occurrences)
... a desire to placate, ingratiate, or propitiate some higher power, or to commune
and share with him or it, or express instinctive or purposed devotion to him. ...
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Birds (125 Occurrences)
... Noting the devotion of mated pairs and their tender care for the young the
Hebrews named the bird chacidhah, which means kindness. ...
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Song (207 Occurrences)
... be overlooked by the student of Canticles that some of the noblest religious souls,
both Hebrew and Christian, have fed the flame of devotion by interpreting ...
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Accommodation (1 Occurrence)
... and the Kingship are described in terms of the ideal and that ideal is used in every
age as the ground of immediate appeal to loyalty and devotion on the part ...
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Vow (49 Occurrences)
... or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer
or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's ...
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Zealot (4 Occurrences)
... (n.) One who engages earnestly warmly in any cause, especially, one who is overzealous,
or carried away by his zeal; one absorbed in devotion to anything; an ...
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Neck (97 Occurrences)
... on many an Egyptian temple wall, is referred to in Joshua 10:24; Baruch 4:25 and
probably in Romans 16:20 and Psalm 110:1. Paul praises the devotion of Aquila ...
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Nazirite (10 Occurrences)
... naz'-i-rit (nazir, connected with nadhar, "to vow"; nazeir, nazeiraios, as also
various words indicating "holiness" or "devotion"; the King James Version ...
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Nazarite (8 Occurrences)
... A Jew bound by a vow to lave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink,
and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion, the obligation ...
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Unction (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion;
especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a ...
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Offer (403 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To present, as an act of worship; to immolate;
to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up. ...
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Outstripped (2 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age
among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Ornament (23 Occurrences)
... Figurative: The universal devotion to ornament among the Orientals is the occasion
for frequent Biblical allusions to the beauty and splendor of fine jewelry ...
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Judaism (5 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age
among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Jealous (43 Occurrences)
... watchful. 2. (a.) Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously watchful. 3. (a.)
Exacting exclusive devotion; intolerant of rivalry. 4. (a ...
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Jehoash (28 Occurrences)
... Hazael "was cutting Israel short." He tolerated the worship of the golden calves,
yet seems to have manifested a character of sincere devotion to the God of ...
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Jealousy (54 Occurrences)
... in his wife. God is conceived as having wedded Israel to Himself, and
as claiming, therefore, exclusive devotion. Disloyalty on ...
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Love (703 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands
admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness ...
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Laying (87 Occurrences)
... of conveyance or transference (compare Leviticus 16:21), but, conjoined with this,
in certain instances, are the ideas of identification and of devotion to God ...
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Impairest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Impairest (1 Occurrence). Job 15:4 Yea, thou doest
away with fear, And hinderest devotion before God. (See JPS). ...
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Idol (56 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) That on which the affections are strongly (often excessively) set; an object
of passionate devotion; a person or thing greatly loved or adored. ...
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Industrious (2 Occurrences)
... characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy;
assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and ...
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Imposition (3 Occurrences)
... of conveyance or transference (compare Leviticus 16:21), but, conjoined with this,
in certain instances, are the ideas of identification and of devotion to God ...
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Idle (33 Occurrences)
... YLT NAS RSV). Mark 7:7 But idle is their devotion while they lay down precepts
which are mere human rules.' (WEY). Luke 24:11 And ...
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Friendship (13 Occurrences)
... The devotion of Hushai, who is repeatedly referred to as David's friend (2 Samuel
15:37; 2 Samuel 16:16), is a notable illustration of the affection of a ...
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Friend (139 Occurrences)
... The devotion of Hushai, who is repeatedly referred to as David's friend (2 Samuel
15:37; 2 Samuel 16:16), is a notable illustration of the affection of a ...
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Foot (193 Occurrences)
... with the foot. It was, for the same reason, if rendered voluntarily, a service
which betokened complete devotion. Jesus taught the ...
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Forehead (23 Occurrences)
... The practice common among Oriental nations of colouring the forehead or impressing
on it some distinctive Mark as a sign of devotion to some deity is alluded ...
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Turtledove (5 Occurrences)
... the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which
is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its ...
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Rules (160 Occurrences)
... unwashed hands? (BBE). Mark 7:7 But idle is their devotion while they lay down
precepts which are mere human rules.' (WEY BBE NIV). Mark 7 ...
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Retreat (10 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A period of several days of withdrawal from society to a religious house
for exclusive occupation in the duties of devotion; as, to appoint or observe ...
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Reality (13 Occurrences)
... merely an idea. 3. (n.) Loyalty; devotion. 4. (n.) See 2d Realty, 2.
Multi-Version Concordance Reality (13 Occurrences). John 8:36 ...
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Reverent (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent
words; reverent behavior. Multi-Version Concordance Reverent (8 Occurrences). ...
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Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)
... In his second speech he is irritated because Job's blasphemous words are calculated
to hinder devotion (Job 15:4), attributes them to iniquity (Job 15:5, 6 ...
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Media (14 Occurrences)
... It included Atropatene, (Armenian Atrpatakan, the name, "Fire-guarding," showing
devotion to the worship of Fire) to the North, and Media Magna to the South ...
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Mistress (20 Occurrences)
... it. 3. (n.) A woman regarded with love and devotion; she who has command
over one's heart; a beloved object; a sweetheart. 4. (n ...
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Mere (56 Occurrences)
... purse, (See NAS). Mark 7:7 But idle is their devotion while they lay down
precepts which are mere human rules.' (WEY). Luke 11:35 ...
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Precepts (40 Occurrences)
... NAS RSV). Mark 7:7 But idle is their devotion while they lay down precepts
which are mere human rules.' (WEY ASV NAS RSV). Luke 1:6 ...
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Bowels (40 Occurrences)
... In one passage we have to translate me`im by "heart," being the seat of affection
and devotion (Psalm 71:6): "Thy law is within my heart" (Psalm 40:8). In the ...
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Cease (138 Occurrences)
... Christ's power over Nature; wind and raging sea ceased (Luke 8:24); over a sinner's
heart: "not ceased to kiss my feet" (dialeipo) (Luke 7:45); devotion of the ...
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Cling (35 Occurrences)
... embracing. 3. (vt) To make to dry up or wither. 4. (n.) Adherence; attachment;
devotion. Multi-Version Concordance Cling (35 Occurrences). ...
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Creeds
... a life. Men first seek to propitiate the Deity by some outward act and express
their devotion in some external ceremony. Next they ...
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Allegiance (7 Occurrences)
... government, or state. 2. (n.) Devotion; loyalty; as, allegiance to science.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ALLEGIANCE. a-le'-jans ...
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Amon (20 Occurrences)
... foreign sympathies, however, had loosened the hold of Yahweh on the officials of
his court; so that, instead of being the loyal center of devotion to Israel's ...
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Athaliah (17 Occurrences)
... Judah. She inherited her mother's strength of will, and like her developed
a fanatical devotion to the cult of the Zidonian Baal. ...
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Idolatry (14 Occurrences)
... 10:5); and ultimately in the New Testament idolatry came to mean, not only the giving
to any creature or human creation the honor or devotion which belonged to ...
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Stork (6 Occurrences)
... "There is a well-authenticated account of the devotion of a stork which, at the
burning of the town of Delft, after repeated and unsuccessful attempts to carry ...
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Station (78 Occurrences)
... 17. (n.) One of the places at which ecclesiastical processions pause for the
performance of an act of devotion; formerly, the tomb of a martyr, or some ...
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Service (317 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) Office of devotion; official religious duty performed; religious rites
appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as, a burial service. ...
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Mesha (4 Occurrences)
... Hebrew king. The sacrifice of his son is at once the mark of the heathen
and an index of the strength of his devotion. (4) (mesha ...
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Monthly (11 Occurrences)
... Psalms IX. THE IDEA AND EFFICACY OF SACRIFICES 1. A Gift of Food to the Deity
2. Expression of Adoration and Devotion, etc. 3. Means ...
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Nazarene (19 Occurrences)
... by the leaders of the Jewish people at Jerusalem, "the sect of the Nazarenes" (Acts
24:5). If, on the one hand, therefore, the name stands for devotion and love ...
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Hannah (13 Occurrences)
... trained by Eli, the priest (1 Samuel 1). Hannah became the mother of five other
children, three sons and two daughters (1 Samuel 2:2). Her devotion in sending ...
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Charity (29 Occurrences)
... If a man should have all gifts of miracles and intellect, and perform all the works
of goodness and devotion, "and have not love, it profiteth nothing," for ...
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Hindering (2 Occurrences)
... its severest form has overtaken them. (See NAS RSV). Job 15:4 Yes, you do
away with fear, and hinder devotion before God. (See RSV). ...
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Thomas (12 Occurrences)
... teacher. In the incident of Christ's departure for Bethany, his devotion
to his Master proved stronger than his fear of death. Thus ...
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Cord (47 Occurrences)
... Ecclesiastes 4:12); (6) possibly of the spinal cord (Ecclesiastes 12:6); (7) of
falsehood (Isaiah 5:18); (8) of the spirit of enterprise and devotion (Isaiah 54 ...
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Hinderest (1 Occurrence)
... of Hind, a. Multi-Version Concordance Hinderest (1 Occurrence). Job 15:4 Yea, thou
doest away with fear, And hinderest devotion before God. (ASV). ...
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Human (133 Occurrences)
... SACRIFICE, HUMAN. hu'-man: As an expression of religious devotion, human sacrifice
has been widespread at certain stages of the race's development. ...
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Sarai (13 Occurrences)
... The grief and devotion of Abraham are broadly displayed in Genesis 23, in
which he seeks and obtains a burying-place for his wife. ...
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Judges (117 Occurrences)
... A series of narratives of 12 "judges," each of whom in turn, by his devotion and
prowess, was enabled to deliver Israel from thralldom and oppression, and for ...
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Simon (75 Occurrences)
... two mistakes he made as to the spiritual import of that act (John 13:1-10); the
first of his presumptuous boastings as to the strength of his devotion to his ...
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Teaching (372 Occurrences)
... in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, comes from a verb meaning "to feed,"
hence, to protect and care for out of a sense of devotion, ownership and ...
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Teacher (103 Occurrences)
... in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, comes from a verb meaning "to feed,"
hence, to protect and care for out of a sense of devotion, ownership and ...
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Sacrifice (300 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Destruction or surrender of anything for the sake of something else; devotion
of some desirable object in behalf of a higher object, or to a claim ...
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