DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/submit.md

submit, submission, in submission

Definition:

To “submit” usually means to voluntarily place oneself under the authority of a person or government.

• The Bible tells believers in Jesus to submit to God and other authorities in their lives.
• The instruction to “submit to one another” means to humbly accept correction and to focus on the needs of others rather than on our own needs.
• To “live in submission to” means to put oneself under the authority of something or someone.

Translation Suggestions:

• The command “submit to” could be translated as “put yourself under the authority of” or “follow the leadership of” or “humbly honor and respect”
• The term “submission” could be translated as “obedience” or “the following of authority.”
• The phrase “live in submission to” could be translated as “be obedient to” or “put oneself under the authority of.”
• The phrase “be in submission” could be translated as “humbly accept authority.”

(See also: subject)

Bible References:

• 1 Corinthians 14:34-36
• 1 Peter 03:01
• Hebrews 13:15-17
• Luke 10:20

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H3584, G5226, G5293