Topical Encyclopedia
The term "particularly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept it conveys—emphasizing specific details or aspects of a broader subject—is present throughout Scripture. The Bible often highlights particular individuals, events, or teachings to convey deeper spiritual truths and principles.
Particular Individuals:Throughout the Bible, God often chooses specific individuals to fulfill His purposes. For example, in
Genesis 12:1-3, God calls Abram (later Abraham) out of all the people on earth to be the father of a great nation: "The LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.'" This particular calling of Abraham sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Israel.
Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus selects twelve apostles from among His disciples to be His closest followers and to carry on His mission after His ascension (
Mark 3:13-19). This particular choice underscores the importance of these individuals in the early church and the spread of the Gospel.
Particular Events:The Bible also emphasizes particular events that have significant theological implications. The Exodus, for instance, is a pivotal event in the Old Testament where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This event is recounted in detail in the book of Exodus and is frequently referenced throughout Scripture as a demonstration of God's power and faithfulness (
Exodus 12:31-42).
In the New Testament, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are central events that hold particular importance for Christian faith. The Apostle Paul emphasizes this in
1 Corinthians 15:3-4: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."
Particular Teachings:The Bible contains specific teachings that are highlighted for their importance in guiding believers' lives. The Ten Commandments, given to Moses on Mount Sinai, are a particular set of laws that form the foundation of moral and ethical conduct in the Judeo-Christian tradition (
Exodus 20:1-17).
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus provides particular teachings that define the character and behavior of His followers. For example, in
Matthew 5:3-12, He presents the Beatitudes, which describe the blessedness of those who embody the values of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Particular Promises:God's promises are often directed toward specific individuals or groups, yet they carry broader implications for all believers. In
Jeremiah 29:11, God speaks a particular promise to the exiled Israelites: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." While this promise was given to a specific group, it reflects God's character and His intentions for His people.
In the New Testament, Jesus makes a particular promise to His disciples in
John 14:2-3: "In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am." This promise of eternal fellowship with Christ is a cornerstone of Christian hope.
In summary, while the word "particularly" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture as God highlights specific individuals, events, teachings, and promises to reveal His character and purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) In a particular manner; expressly; with a specific reference or interest; in particular; distinctly.
2. (adv.) In an especial manner; in a high degree; as, a particularly fortunate man; a particularly bad failure.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
PARTICULAR, PARTICULARLYpir-tik'-u-lar, par-tik'-u-lar-li: The adverbial phrase "in particular" occurs twice in the King James Version (1 Corinthians 12:27, ek merous, the Revised Version (British and American) "severally," the Revised Version margin "each in his part"; and Ephesians 5:33, hoi kath' hena, the Revised Version (British and American) "severally"); in both cases it has the obsolete meaning of "severally," "individually." The adverb "particularly" occurs in the same sense in Acts 21:19 the King James Version, kath' hen hekaston, the Revised Version (British and American) "one by one," and Hebrews 9:5 the King James Version, kata meros, the Revised Version (British and American) "severally." We have the plural noun in the sense of "details" in 2 Maccabees 2:30: "to be curious in particulars"; 11:20, (the King James Version "Of the particulars I have given order," the Revised Version (British and American) I have given order in detail); and the adjective "particular" in the sense of "special" in the first Prologue to Sirach (King James Version, Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) peculiares; the whole section was omitted in the Revised Version (British and American)).
D. Miall Edwards
Greek
2596. kata -- down, against, according to ... any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part),
out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, +
particularly, so, through
... 2222. zoe -- life
... zoe Phonetic Spelling: (dzo-ay') Short Definition: life Definition: life, both of
physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. ...
2390. iaomai -- to heal
... sometimes of spiritual, disease. 2390 (a primitive verb, dictionary) -- ,
particularly as and (cf. Is 53:4,5). : Lk 17:15: "Now ...
1538. hekastos -- each, every
... any, both, each one. As if a superlative of hekas (afar); each or every --
any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly. ...
3340. metanoeo -- to change one's mind or purpose
... Spelling: (met-an-o-eh'-o) Short Definition: I repent, change my mind Definition:
I repent, change my mind, change the inner man (particularly with reference ...
2992. laos -- the people
... people, the crowd. 2992 (the root of the English term, "") - a , particularly
used of "the people of the Lord" (= Heb ). 2992 () is ...
2514. katharotes -- cleanness
... purity. Cognate: 2514 (a noun) -- purification, particularly a type resulting
from (making acceptable offerings). See 2513 (). [In ...
627. apologia -- a speech in defense
... Feminine Transliteration: apologia Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ol-og-ee'-ah) Short
Definition: a verbal defense Definition: a verbal defense (particularly in a law ...
3085. lutrosis -- a ransoming, a redemption
... release. Cognate: 3085 (a feminine noun) -- properly, the payment of the
full to free a slave -- particularly the of an individual. ...
1247. diakoneo -- to serve, minister
... Verb Transliteration: diakoneo Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ak-on-eh'-o) Short Definition:
I wait at table, serve Definition: I wait at table (particularly of a ...
Strong's Hebrew
6310. peh -- mouth... From pa'ah; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative
(
particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with
... 7592. shaal -- to ask, inquire
... 1), greet* (5), greeted* (1), inquire (6), inquired (18), inquires (1), making
(2), medium* (1), pray (1), questioned (2), questioned particularly (1), request ...
260. achu -- reeds, rushes
... flag, meadow. Of uncertain (perhaps Egyptian) derivation; a bulrush or any marshy
grass (particularly that along the Nile) -- flag, meadow. 259, 260. ...
Library
An Exhortation to virtue -- and Particularly Upon the Passage...
... Homily VIII. An exhortation to virtue " and particularly upon the passage?
An exhortation to virtue"and particularly upon ...
More Particularly, in what Respect Christ is Called the Truth.
... CHAPTER XI. MORE PARTICULARLY, IN WHAT RESPECT CHRIST IS CALLED THE TRUTH.
But for further explaining of this matter, we would see ...
The Doubting Soul More Particularly Assisted in Its Inquiries as ...
... SOUL. CHAPTER XIII. THE DOUBTING SOUL MORE PARTICULARLY ASSISTED IN ITS
INQUIRIES AS TO THE SINCERITY OF ITS FAITH AND REPENTANCE. 1 ...
A Confirmation of what Hath Been Said, Particularly of the ...
... CHAPTER VI. A confirmation of what hath been said, particularly of the
necessity of a strong resolution? A confirmation of what ...
Of the Nature of Regeneration, and Particularly of the Change it ...
... DISCOURSE II. OF THE NATURE OF REGENERATION, AND PARTICULARLY OF THE CHANGE IT PRODUCES
IN MEN'S APPREHENSIONS. 2 1 Corinthians 5:17. 2 Corinthians 5:17. ...
the Duty of Personal Catechizing and Instructing the Flock ...
... CHAPTER 3. APPLICATION SECTION 2 - THE DUTY OF PERSONAL CATECHIZING AND
INSTRUCTING THE FLOCK PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED. Having disclosed ...
On the Communion of Believers with Christ, and Particularly with ...
... DISPUTATION XLVI ON THE COMMUNION OF BELIEVERS WITH CHRIST, AND PARTICULARLY
WITH HIS DEATH. The union of believers with Christ tends ...
Of Certain Other Means by which we May Apply Our Works More ...
... HOLY LOVE. CHAPTER IX. OF CERTAIN OTHER MEANS BY WHICH WE MAY APPLY OUR
WORKS MORE PARTICULARLY TO THE LOVE OF GOD. When pea-hens ...
The Deeds of Heathen Deities, and Particularly of Zeus.
... Against the Heathen. Section 11. The deeds of heathen deities, and
particularly of Zeus. But of these and such like inventions of ...
A Third Passage with which He Finds Fault is that in which I Gave ...
... Why, even shopkeepers who are particularly frugal, and slaves who are not wasteful,
and the care-takers who made our childhood a burden to us and even thieves ...
Thesaurus
Particularly (4 Occurrences)... 2. (adv.) In an especial manner; in a high degree; as, a
particularly fortunate
man; a
particularly bad failure. Int.
... PARTICULAR,
PARTICULARLY.
...Particular (8 Occurrences)
... minute account; as, a particular of premises. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
PARTICULAR, PARTICULARLY. pir-tik'-u-lar, par-tik'-u ...
Allegory (6 Occurrences)
... In the history of Biblical exegesis allegory represents a distinct type of
interpretation, dating back to pre-Christian times, practiced particularly by the ...
Revised
... magnifical," "neesings," etc.) has been effected fairly thoroughly, obsolete
constructions ("jealous over," etc.) have been modernized, particularly by the use ...
American
... magnifical," "neesings," etc.) has been effected fairly thoroughly, obsolete
constructions ("jealous over," etc.) have been modernized, particularly by the use ...
Version
... 5. There are several other ancient versions which are of importance for Biblical
critics, but which we need not mention particularly, such as the Ethiopic, in ...
Beguile (10 Occurrences)
... be-gil': In 2 Peter 2:14 the King James Version (compare James 1:14) the word deleazo,
is translated "beguile," and means particularly to "entice," "catch by ...
Chaldees (13 Occurrences)
... They were so called till the time of the Captivity (2 Kings 25; Isaiah 13:19;
23:13), when, particularly in the Book of Daniel (5:30; 9:1), the name began to ...
Specially (26 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a special manner; particularly;
especially. 2. (adv.) For a particular purpose; as, a meeting ...
Hedge (12 Occurrences)
... planted as a fence between any two portions of land; and also any sort of shrubbery,
as evergreens, planted in a line or as a fence; particularly, such a ...
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