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# trance #
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## Definition: ##
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A trance is a state of mind in which a person is awake but is not aware of what is around him because he is seeing and experiencing something else.
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2017-05-12 15:19:48 +00:00
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* In the New Testament, this word describes the supernatural state of mind that Peter and Paul had when God spoke to them in separate visions.
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* Both Peter and Paul were in prayer when they experienced a trance state.
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* God is the one who caused them to be in a trance.
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* A "trance" is neither a "vision" nor a "dream" and should be translated differently.
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* The expression "fell into a trance" means "was suddenly in a sleep-like condition while still awake.”
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2017-05-05 21:21:46 +00:00
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(See also: [dream](../other/dream.md), [vision](../other/vision.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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## Word Data:##
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2017-08-21 21:36:22 +00:00
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* Strong's: G1611
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