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bind, bond, bound
Definition
The term "bind" means to tie something or fasten it securely. Something that is tied or joined together is called a "bond."
- To be "bound" means to have something tied or wrapped around something else.
- The term "bonds" refers to anything that binds, confines or imprisons someone. It usually refers to physical chains, fetters or ropes that keep a person from being free to move.
- In Bible times, bonds such as ropes or chains were used to attach prisoners to the wall or floor of a stone prison.
- The term "bind" can also be used to talk about wrapping cloth around a wound to help it heal.
- A dead person would be "bound" with cloth in preparation for burial.
- The term "bond" is used figuratively to refer to something, such as sin, that controls or enslaves someone.
- A bond can also be a close relationship between people in which they support each other emotionally, spiritually and physically. This applies to the bond of marriage.
- For example, a husband and wife are "bound" or tied to each other. It is a bond that God does not want broken.
- A person can also be "bound" to a vow, which means he is "required to fulfill" what he promised to do.
Translation Suggestions
- The term "bind" could also be translated as "tie" or "tie up" or "wrap