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In biblical terms, the concept of "attaching" can be understood in various contexts, including spiritual, relational, and covenantal aspects. The act of attaching often signifies a deep connection or commitment, whether it be to God, to other individuals, or to certain principles and laws.
Spiritual AttachmentThe Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of attaching oneself to God. This attachment is characterized by love, obedience, and faithfulness. In
Deuteronomy 10:20 , it is written, "You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name." Here, "hold fast" implies a strong attachment to God, suggesting a relationship that is both personal and covenantal.
Relational AttachmentIn human relationships, attachment is often seen in the context of marriage and family.
Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." The term "united" indicates a profound attachment that forms the foundation of the marital bond. This attachment is not merely physical but also emotional and spiritual, reflecting the divine intention for marriage.
Covenantal AttachmentThe concept of attaching is also evident in the covenants established between God and His people. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were called to attach themselves to the covenantal laws given by God.
Deuteronomy 11:22 instructs, "For if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you to follow—to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him." This attachment to the commandments was a sign of their commitment to the covenant relationship with God.
Attachment to the ChurchIn the New Testament, believers are encouraged to attach themselves to the body of Christ, the Church. This attachment is both communal and spiritual, as seen in
Acts 2:42 : "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." The early Christians' devotion reflects an attachment to the teachings of Christ and to one another, fostering unity and growth within the Church.
Attachment to RighteousnessThe Bible also speaks of attaching oneself to righteousness and truth. In
Romans 12:9 , Paul exhorts believers, "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good." The word "cling" suggests a deliberate attachment to goodness and moral integrity, which is a hallmark of a life transformed by faith in Christ.
In summary, the biblical concept of attaching encompasses a range of relationships and commitments, all of which are rooted in a desire to align oneself with God's will and purposes. Whether in relation to God, family, community, or moral principles, attachment signifies a deep and abiding connection that reflects the heart of biblical teaching.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Attach.
Greek
2176. euonumos -- of good name, euph. for left ... Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-o'-noo-mos) Short Definition: on the left-hand side, left
Definition: (lit: well-named, to avoid the evil omen
attaching to the left
... Strong's Hebrew
2266. chabar -- to unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell ...... root Definition to unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm NASB
Word Usage alliance is made (1), allied (4), attached (1),
attaching (1), came
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Whether Daring Ensues from Hope?
... the object of pursuit, and evil, the object of avoidance: but by reason of something
else, evil can be the object of pursuit, through some good attaching to it ...
Marriage Good: Celibacy Preferable.
... that fate) deplorable, (then flight) is good; but if I have a fear of the thing
which is permitted, (the permitted thing) has some suspicion attaching to the ...
Whether it was Fitting for Man to be Tempted by the Devil?
... iv), "it belongs to providence not to destroy, but to maintain, nature." Now it
is a condition attaching to human nature that one creature can be helped or ...
Whether Death is the Punishment of Our First Parents' Sin?
... Accordingly death is both natural on account of a condition attaching to matter,
and penal on account of the loss of the Divine favor preserving man from death ...
It is Said that on a Recent Occasion Where the Letters of ...
... I say nothing of the Greeks, since you boast of your knowledge of them, even to
the extent of saying that, in attaching yourself to foreign literature, you ...
The Third Day in Pasion-Week - the Last Series of Parables: to the ...
... The same spirit of work and pay breathes in another Parable, which is intended to
illustrate the idea that God had not revealed the reward attaching to each ...
Editor's Preface
... The difficulties attaching to the spelling of Assyrian names are different from
those which beset our attempts to reproduce, even approximately, the names of ...
These Words Speaketh Solomon, the Son of David the King and ...
... For there is not one who can tell of any profit attaching to those things which
men who creep on earth strive by body and soul to attain to, in servitude all ...
Who is the Rich Man that Shall be Saved?
... But others rightly and adequately comprehend this, but attaching slight importance
to the works which tend to salvation, do not make the requisite preparation ...
For Eight Years Gregory Has Given up the Practice Of
... For, attaching only a secondary importance to the words, they aim, with all exactness,
at investigating and making known the things themselves, precisely as ...
Thesaurus
Attaching (3 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Attach. Multi-Version
Concordance
Attaching (3 Occurrences). Exodus 28:25 The other
...Pin (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Especially, a small, pointed and headed piece of brass or other wire (commonly
tinned), largely used for fastening clothes, attaching papers, etc. ...
Attachment (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection;
fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an ...
Dreamer (4 Occurrences)
... Even the cultured are not without a superstitious awe and dread of dreams, attaching
to them different interpretations according to local color and custom. ...
Dream (82 Occurrences)
... Even the cultured are not without a superstitious awe and dread of dreams, attaching
to them different interpretations according to local color and custom. ...
Attached (31 Occurrences)
Zereth-shahar (1 Occurrence)
... Perhaps in the name Chammat ec-Cara, attaching to the hot springs near Macherus,
there may be some echo of the ancient name; but no identification is possible. ...
Zerethshahar (1 Occurrence)
... Perhaps in the name Chammat ec-Cara, attaching to the hot springs near Macherus,
there may be some echo of the ancient name; but no identification is possible. ...
Warfare (18 Occurrences)
... The religious character attaching to war explains also the taboo which we find
associated with it (Deuteronomy 20:7; Deuteronomy 23:10 2 Samuel 11:11). ...
Massah (5 Occurrences)
... forth, and the people drink. Here Moses alone is God's agent. There is no
hint of blame attaching to him. He called the place Massah ...
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