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In the context of biblical literature, the term "absorbed" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations. However, the concept of being absorbed can be understood through various scriptural themes and narratives that describe individuals or groups being deeply engaged, consumed, or engrossed in particular activities, thoughts, or spiritual states.
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Absorbed in Worship and Devotion: The Bible frequently depicts individuals who are wholly absorbed in worship and devotion to God. For instance, King David exemplifies this in his psalms, where he often expresses a deep longing and focus on God. In
Psalm 63:1 , David writes, "O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body longs for You in a dry and weary land without water." This verse illustrates a profound absorption in seeking God's presence.
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Absorbed in Prayer: The New Testament provides examples of individuals absorbed in prayer. Jesus Himself often withdrew to solitary places to pray, demonstrating a deep engagement with the Father. In
Luke 5:16 , it is noted, "Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray." This practice of being absorbed in prayer is also seen in the early church, as in
Acts 1:14 , "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers."
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Absorbed in Sin: Conversely, the Bible also describes individuals who become absorbed in sinful behaviors or thoughts. In
Romans 1:28-32 , Paul describes those who are consumed by unrighteousness, stating, "Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done." This passage highlights how being absorbed in sin leads to a life contrary to God's will.
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Absorbed in the Word of God: The importance of being absorbed in the Word of God is emphasized throughout Scripture. In
Psalm 1:2 , the blessed man is described as one whose "delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." This meditation signifies a deep, continuous engagement with God's Word, allowing it to permeate one's thoughts and actions.
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Absorbed in the Work of the Lord: The apostle Paul encourages believers to be absorbed in the work of the Lord. In
1 Corinthians 15:58 , he writes, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." This exhortation calls for a dedication and focus on serving God and advancing His kingdom.
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Absorbed in Love: The Bible also speaks of being absorbed in love, particularly the love of God and love for others. In 1
John 4:16 , it is written, "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him." This abiding in love reflects a life absorbed in the divine nature and character of God.
The concept of being absorbed, whether in worship, prayer, sin, the Word, work, or love, reflects a state of deep engagement and focus that significantly influences one's life and spiritual journey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Absorb.
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From the Epistle to the Galatians He Brings Forward a Passage to ...
... Chapter IV. From the Epistle to the Galatians he brings forward a passage to show
that the weakness of the flesh in Christ was absorbed by His Divinity. ...
The University of Arabia.
... And while absorbed in prayer had become conscious of a new experience. ... He could
become so absorbed as to be unconscious of other things. ...
The Fifth Word from the Cross
... During the temptation in the wilderness Jesus was too absorbed to be aware of His
bodily necessities; but, when the spiritual strain was removed, He "was ...
With the Desire to Learn what Subjection to Christ Means after ...
... The Sabellians and Marcionites say that this subjection of Christ to God the Father
will be in such wise that the Son will be re-absorbed into the Father. ...
Whether the Son of God Assumed a Person?
... Therefore the Son of God assumed a person. Objection 3: Further, nothing is absorbed
unless it exist. But Innocent III[[*Paschas. Diac., De Spiritu Sanct. ...
The Surprised Jew.
... He was absorbed with more or less confused and materialized, unspiritual ideas
of a coming glory for his nation through a coming king. ...
Our Lady's Candle-Mass
... Now, by this we are taught that we must, at all times, repress ourselves and become
absorbed in deep humility, as those who have nothing and can do nothing of ...
Celts and Celtophiles
... without a flag. Ireland, unrecognized and oppressed, has easily absorbed
races, as such trifles are easily absorbed. She has easily ...
Introduction
... begun, declared afterwards, [4] that she often saw her writing, generally after
Holy Communion, her face resplendent, with such rapidity and so absorbed in her ...
To Win Souls Requires Wisdom.
... For instance, a minister perhaps goes to visit the family of a merchant, or mechanic,
or farmer, and finds the man absorbed in his business; perhaps he calls ...
Thesaurus
Absorbed (5 Occurrences)... & pp) of Absorb. Multi-Version Concordance
Absorbed (5 Occurrences).
... (WEY). Romans
8:8 And those whose hearts are
absorbed in earthly things cannot please God.
...Reuben (73 Occurrences)
... disposed. The tribe therefore was still powerful, but perhaps absorbed
by anxieties as to its relations with neighboring peoples. ...
Abstain (13 Occurrences)
Xerxes (24 Occurrences)
... During the remainder of his reign, Xerxes seems to have spent a listless existence,
absorbed in intrigues of the harem, and leaving the government to be ...
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 ...
Kishon (6 Occurrences)
... In the summer season the water from the springs is largely absorbed by
irrigation, and the upper reaches of the river are soon dry. ...
Kenezite (3 Occurrences)
... To this clan belonged Jephunneh, the father of Caleb (Numbers 32:12 Joshua
14:6, 14). It had evidently been absorbed by the tribe of Judah. ...
Useless (47 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:21 For when they had come to know God, they did not give Him glory as God
nor render Him thanks, but they became absorbed in useless discussions, and ...
Ointment (29 Occurrences)
... cassia." The oil was probably mixed with the above ingredients added in a powdered
form and heated until the oil had absorbed their odors and then allowed to ...
Judaea (45 Occurrences)
... After the death of Herod the Great, Archelaus received Judea, Samaria and Idumea
as his ethnarchy, but on his deposition Judea was absorbed into the Roman ...
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