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# dedicate, dedicates, dedicated, dedication, established, devoted #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* 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."
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(See also: [commit](../other/commit.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 15:11-12](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/15/11)
* [1 Corinthians 6:19](rc://en/tn/help/1co/06/19)
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* [1 Kings 07:51](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/07/51)
* [1 Timothy 4:5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/04/05)
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* [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