1.5 KiB
1.5 KiB
dedicate
Related Ideas:
dedication, devote
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."
- To "devote" something to Yahweh often means to completely destroy it, usually by burning it.
(See also: commit)
Bible References:
- 1 Chronicles 15:11-12
- 1 Corinthians 06:9-11
- 1 Kings 07:51
- 1 Timothy 04:05
- 2 Chronicles 02:4-5
- John 17:18-19
- Luke 02:22-24
Word Data:
- Strong's: H2596, H2597, H2598, H2764, H4394, H5144, H6942, H6944, G1456, G5021
Forms Found in the English ULB
dedicate, dedicated, dedicates, dedication, dedication offering, devote, devote ... to destruction, devoted, devoted ... to destruction