2.9 KiB
2.9 KiB
faithful, faithfulness, trustworthy
Definition:
To be “faithful” to God means to consistently live according to God’s teachings. It means to be loyal to him by obeying him.The state or condition of being faithful is “faithfulness.”
- A person who is faithful can be trusted to always keep his promises and to always fulfill his responsibilities to other people.
- A faithful person perseveres in doing a task, even when it is long and difficult.
- Faithfulness to God is the consistent practice of doing what God wants us to do.
Translation Suggestions:
- In many contexts, “faithful” can be translated as “loyal” or “dedicated” or “dependable.”
- In other contexts, “faithful” can be translated by a word or phrase that means “continuing to believe” or “persevering in believing and obeying God.”
- Ways that “faithfulness” could be translated could include “persevering in believing” or “loyalty” or “trustworthiness” or “believing and obeying God.”
(See also: believe, faith, believe)
Bible References:
- Genesis 24:49
- Leviticus 26:40
- Numbers 12:7
- Joshua 2:14
- Judges 2:16-17
- 1 Samuel 2:9
- Psalm 12:1
- Proverbs 11:12-13
- Isaiah 1:26
- Jeremiah 9:7-9
- Hosea 5:7
- Luke 12:46
- Luke 16:10
- Colossians 1:7
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24
- 3 John 1:5
Examples from the Bible stories:
- 8:5 Even in prison, Joseph remained faithful to God, and God blessed him.
- 14:12 Even so, God was still faithful to His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
- 15:13 The people promised to remain faithful to God and follow his laws.
- 17:9 David ruled with justice and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him. However, toward the end of his life he sinned terribly against God.
- 35:12 “The older son said to his father, ‘All these years I have worked faithfully for you!’”
- 49:17 But God is faithful and says that if you confess your sins, he will forgive you.
- 50:4 “If you remain faithful to me to the end, then God will save you.”
Word Data:
- Strong’s: H0529, H0530, H0539, H540, H571, H898, H2181, H4603, H4604, H4820, G569, G571, G4103