unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/other/dedicate.md

# dedicate, dedicates, dedicated, dedication #

## Definition: ##

To dedicate is to set apart or commit something for a special purpose or function.

* David dedicated his gold and silver to the Lord.
* Often the word "dedication" refers to a formal event or ceremony to set apart something for a special purpose.
* The dedication of the altar included offering a sacrifice to God.
* Nehemiah led the Israelites in a dedication of Jerusalem's repaired walls with a renewed promise to serve only Yahweh and to take care of his city. This event included giving thanks to God with musical instruments and singing.
* The term "dedicate" could also be translated as "specially assign a special purpose" or "commit something to be used for a specific use" or "commit someone to do a special task."

(See also: [commit](../other/commit.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 15:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/15/11)
* [1 Corinthians 06:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/1co/06/09)
* [1 Kings 07:51](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/07/51)
* [1 Timothy 04:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/04/03)
* [2 Chronicles 02:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/02/04)
* [John 17:18-19](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/17/18)
* [Luke 02:22-24](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/22)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H2596, H2597, H2598, H2764, H4394, H6942, H6944, G1456, G1457
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			`To dedicate is to set apart or commit something for a special purpose or function.`

			`* David dedicated his gold and silver to the Lord.`
			`* Often the word "dedication" refers to a formal event or ceremony to set apart something for a special purpose.`
			`* The dedication of the altar included offering a sacrifice to God.`
added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* Nehemiah led the Israelites in a dedication of Jerusalem's repaired walls with a renewed promise to serve only Yahweh and to take care of his city. This event included giving thanks to God with musical instruments and singing.`
			`* The term "dedicate" could also be translated as "specially assign a special purpose" or "commit something to be used for a specific use" or "commit someone to do a special task."`

added titles to links 2017-05-05 21:21:46 +00:00			`(See also: [commit](../other/commit.md))`
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			`## Bible References: ##`

Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [1 Chronicles 15:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/15/11)`
			`* [1 Corinthians 06:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/1co/06/09)`
			`* [1 Kings 07:51](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/07/51)`
			`* [1 Timothy 04:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/04/03)`
			`* [2 Chronicles 02:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/02/04)`
			`* [John 17:18-19](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/17/18)`
			`* [Luke 02:22-24](rc://en/tn/help/luk/02/22)`
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			`## Word Data:##`

			`* Strong's: H2596, H2597, H2598, H2764, H4394, H6942, H6944, G1456, G1457`