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The concept of "repeat" in the Bible can be understood in various contexts, including the repetition of actions, words, and divine principles. Repetition serves as a tool for emphasis, instruction, and remembrance throughout the Scriptures.
Repetition in Teaching and InstructionRepetition is a common pedagogical method in the Bible, used to reinforce important teachings and commandments. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , the Israelites are instructed to repeat God's commandments to their children: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the importance of repeating God's laws to ensure they are deeply ingrained in the hearts and minds of the people.
Repetition in Worship and PrayerRepetition is also evident in the context of worship and prayer. The Psalms, for example, often use repetitive language to express devotion and praise.
Psalm 136 is a notable example, where the phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" is repeated in every verse, emphasizing God's eternal mercy and faithfulness.
In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about the nature of prayer in
Matthew 6:7 , cautioning against meaningless repetition: "And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard." Here, the focus is on sincere and heartfelt communication with God, rather than empty repetition.
Repetition as a WarningThe Bible also uses repetition as a means of warning and correction. In the prophetic books, repeated calls to repentance serve as urgent reminders of the consequences of disobedience. For instance, the book of Jeremiah contains numerous calls for the people of Judah to return to God, underscoring the seriousness of their spiritual condition.
Repetition in Prophecy and FulfillmentProphetic repetition is another significant aspect, where prophecies are reiterated to affirm their certainty and eventual fulfillment. The repetition of messianic prophecies in the Old Testament, such as those found in Isaiah, serves to prepare the people for the coming of Christ.
Isaiah 53, which describes the suffering servant, is echoed in the New Testament as it finds fulfillment in the life and work of Jesus.
Repetition in Divine PromisesGod's promises are often repeated to assure His people of His faithfulness. In
Genesis 12:1-3, God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising to make him a great nation. This promise is reiterated to Isaac and Jacob, reinforcing the certainty of God's plan and His unwavering commitment to His covenant people.
Repetition in the Life of JesusThe Gospels record instances where Jesus repeats key teachings to His disciples, emphasizing their importance. For example, the synoptic Gospels contain multiple accounts of Jesus predicting His death and resurrection, underscoring the centrality of these events in His mission (e.g.,
Matthew 16:21,
Mark 8:31,
Luke 9:22).
Repetition in Apostolic TeachingThe apostles also employ repetition in their letters to the early church. Paul, in his epistles, often reiterates foundational doctrines and ethical instructions to ensure that believers remain steadfast in their faith. In
Philippians 3:1 , Paul writes, "Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you."
In summary, the concept of "repeat" in the Bible serves various purposes, including instruction, worship, warning, prophecy, and assurance. Through repetition, the Scriptures emphasize the importance of God's word, the seriousness of His commands, and the certainty of His promises.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To go over again; to attempt, do, make, or utter again; to iterate; to recite; as, to repeat an effort, an order, or a poem.
2. (v. t.) To make trial of again; to undergo or encounter again.
3. (v. t.) To repay or refund (an excess received).
4. (n.) The act of repeating; repetition.
5. (n.) That which is repeated; as, the repeat of a pattern; that is, the repetition of the engraved figure on a roller by which an impression is produced (as in calico printing, etc.).
6. (n.) A mark, or series of dots, placed before and after, or often only at the end of, a passage to be repeated in performance.
Greek
4369. prostithemi -- to put to, add ... From pros and tithemi; to place additionally, ie Lay beside, annex,
repeat -- add,
again, give more, increase, lay unto, proceed further, speak to any more.
... 945. battalogeo -- to stammer
... Phonetic Spelling: (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I chatter, utter empty words
Definition: I chatter, am long-winded, utter empty words, stammer, repeat. ...
Strong's Hebrew
8138. shanah -- to repeat, do again... 8137, 8138. shanah. 8139 . to
repeat, do again. Transliteration: shanah Phonetic
Spelling: (shaw-naw') Short Definition: time. Word Origin a prim.
... 5749a. ud -- to return, go about, repeat, do again
... 5749, 5749a. ud. 5749b . to return, go about, repeat, do again.
Transliteration: ud Short Definition: supports. Word Origin a prim. ...
5749. uwd -- to return, go about, repeat, do again
... 5748, 5749. uwd. 5749a . to return, go about, repeat, do again. Transliteration:
uwd Phonetic Spelling: (ood) Short Definition: admonish. ...
3717. kaphal -- to double, double over
... 3). double. A primitive root; to fold together; figuratively, to repeat --
double. 3716b, 3717. kaphal. 3718 . Strong's Numbers.
Library
When You Repeat a Psalm, Consider Whose Words You are Repeating ...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter XIX. When you repeat a psalm,
consider whose words you are repeating and delight yourself more? ...
Then Will the Evangelist Repeat this to the Wretched Beings...
... The Doubtful Letters Of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter VII. Then will the
Evangelist repeat this to the wretched beings? Then will ...
He Proceeds to Repeat Himself, and after Saying a Great Deal which ...
... Chapter LXXIII. He proceeds to repeat himself, and after saying a great
deal which he had said? He proceeds to repeat himself, and ...
I Repeat that There are no Writings of Mine in which There is any ...
... 28. I repeat that there are no writings of mine in which there is any error
to be corrected. There are many of yours which, as I ...
But Since He Sends us to Hercules, Let Him Repeat to us any of His ...
... Chapter LIV. But since he sends us to Hercules, let him repeat to us any
of his? But since he sends us to Hercules, let him repeat ...
You Press Me to Give My Opinions About the Nature of Things. If ...
... If there were room, I could repeat to you the views of Lucretius who follows Epicurus,
or those of Aristotle as taught by the Peripatetics, or of Plato and ...
Suffer Me Now, Before we Part, once More to Repeat what I have So ...
... [Way-3-69] Suffer me now, before we part, once more to repeat what I have
so often? Suffer me now, before we part, once more to ...
From Adam to Moses.
... the teacher begin by asking, "Who can tell us what is the first verse of the Bible?"
When hands are raised, call on three or four children to repeat the verse ...
Who are These Men who are Wont to Dispute at Such Great Length in ...
... Are we to believe that, when they preach in the churches, they do not preach the
mysteries of the Scriptures, but merely repeat what they have stolen from ...
You Allude to vigilantius. What Dream this is that You have ...
... that every one will believe what you say, you add: "When you quoted a text of Scripture
against him in so insulting a way that I do not dare to repeat it with ...
Thesaurus
Repeat (10 Occurrences)... 1. (vt) To go over again; to attempt, do, make, or utter again; to iterate; to recite;
as, to
repeat an effort, an order, or a poem.
...Repeat (10 Occurrences).
...Rehearse (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell
over again; to recite. ... 5. (vi) To recite or repeat something for practice. ...
Heredity
... of the physical and psychical qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological
law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their ...
Recite (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To repeat, as something already prepared, written down, committed to memory,
or the like; to deliver from a written or printed document, or from ...
Repeated (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Repeat. Multi-Version Concordance
Repeated (16 Occurrences). Matthew 14:9 The king was deeply ...
Record (71 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To recall to mind; to recollect; to remember; to meditate. 2. (vt) To repeat;
to recite; to sing or play. ... 5. (vi) To sing or repeat a tune. ...
Echo (2 Occurrences)
... voice. 5. (vt) To send back (a sound); to repeat in sound; to reverberate.
6. (vt) To repeat with assent; to respond; to adopt. 7 ...
Quote (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To cite, as a passage from some author; to name, repeat, or adduce, as a
passage from an author or speaker, by way of authority or illustration; as, to ...
Originally (4 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:9 What I have just said I repeat--if any one is preaching to you a Good
News other than that which you originally received, let him be accursed. ...
Lud (10 Occurrences)
... and not always easy to distinguish. 1 Chronicles 1:11, 17 simply repeat
the statements of Genesis 10:13, 22. In Isaiah 66:19 Lud ...
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