The term "accustomed" in the biblical context often refers to practices, behaviors, or conditions that have become habitual or familiar to individuals or groups. This concept is significant in understanding the cultural and spiritual life of biblical characters and communities, as it highlights the influence of repeated actions and traditions on faith and conduct.

In the Old Testament, the Israelites were often warned against becoming too accustomed to the practices of the surrounding nations, particularly those that were contrary to God's commandments. For instance, in Deuteronomy 18:9 , the Israelites are instructed, "When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the abominations of those nations." Here, the term "accustomed" implies a warning against adopting pagan customs that could lead them away from their covenant relationship with God.

The concept of being accustomed also appears in the context of worship and religious observance. In the New Testament, Jesus challenges the religious leaders of His time, who had become accustomed to certain traditions that overshadowed the true intent of God's law. In Mark 7:8 , Jesus says, "You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men." This highlights the danger of becoming so accustomed to human traditions that they take precedence over divine commandments.

Moreover, the idea of being accustomed is relevant in the personal spiritual life of believers. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often encourages Christians to break free from sinful habits and to cultivate new, godly practices. In Romans 12:2 , Paul exhorts, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This transformation involves moving away from being accustomed to worldly patterns and embracing a life that reflects God's will.

The Bible also acknowledges the positive aspect of being accustomed to righteous living. In Hebrews 5:14 , it is stated, "But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil." Here, being accustomed to discerning good from evil is portrayed as a mark of spiritual maturity, achieved through consistent practice and dedication to God's word.

In summary, the concept of being "accustomed" in the Bible serves as both a caution against negative influences and an encouragement towards developing habits that align with God's will. It underscores the importance of vigilance in spiritual life, ensuring that one's practices and traditions are rooted in Scripture and reflective of a genuine relationship with God.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Accustom.

2. (a.) Familiar through use; usual; customary.

3. (a.) Frequented by customers.

1486. etho -- to be accustomed, part. custom
... 1485, 1486. etho. 1487 . to be accustomed, part. custom. Part ... 2). Word
Origin a prim. verb Definition to be accustomed, part. custom ...
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552. apeiros -- without experience of
... Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and peira Definition without experience
of NASB Word Usage accustomed (1). unskillful, inexperienced. ...
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4914. sunetheia -- habit, habitual use
... Word Origin from sun and ethos Definition habit, habitual use NASB Word
Usage accustomed (1), custom (1), practice (1). custom. ...
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1485. ethos -- custom, a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
... Cognate: 1485 (from 1486 , "to be accustomed") custom; behavior based on tradition
(a habit) fixed by the religious social life of a nation. See 1486 (). ...
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3928. limmud -- taught
limmud or limmud. 3927, 3928. limmud or limmud. 3929 . taught. Transliteration:
limmud or limmud Phonetic Spelling: (lim-mood') Short Definition: accustomed ...
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5532a. sakan -- to be of use or service, benefit
... root Definition to be of use or service, benefit NASB Word Usage advantage (1),
ever been accustomed (1), intimately acquainted (1), nurse (2), profits (1 ...
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3925. lamad -- to exercise in, learn
... A primitive root; properly, to goad, ie (by implication) to teach (the rod being
an Oriental incentive):(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn ...
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"Being Accustomed to Eat Fish at the Time of Easter...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter X. "Being accustomed to eat fish
at the time of Easter? "Being accustomed to eat fish ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter x being accustomed to.htm

Sins, However Great and Detestable, Seem Trivial when we are ...
... Chapter 80."Sins, However Great and Detestable, Seem Trivial When We are
Accustomed to Them. Add to this, that sins, however great ...
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"I have Often Noticed This, Sulpitius, that Martin was Accustomed ...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter IV. "I have often noticed this,
Sulpitius, that Martin was accustomed to say to you? "I ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter iv i have often.htm

But Let us Allow, as You Wish, that the Gods are Accustomed to ...
... Book VII. 6 But let us allow, as you wish, that the gods are accustomed
to such disturbance? But let us allow, as you wish, that ...
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If it be Objected to us on this Subject that we Ourselves are ...
... Chapter XXII. If it be objected to us on this subject that we ourselves
are accustomed to? If it be objected to us on this subject ...
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Thoughts on Mind and on Style
... But the reason that mathematicians are not intuitive is that they do not see what
is before them, and that, accustomed to the exact and plain principles of ...
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The Panoply of God
... As to the latter, we need not elaborate the Apostle's main thought that resistance
to sudden temptations is most vigorous when a man is accustomed to goodness. ...
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To the Rev. J. Jowett
... language; two rude Esthonian peasants, who previously could barely compose with
decency in a plain language which they spoke and were accustomed to, have ...
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To the Rev. Andrew Brandram
... a tolerably comfortable chamber, but rather cold, the floor being of tiles, as was
that of the large room in which the muleteers were accustomed to sleep on ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev andrew brandram.htm

Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... Evil habits are soon formed, the soul readily becomes accustomed to evil, and then,
even if the man should have lingering thoughts of better things, and form ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 16 1870/sinners bound with the cords.htm

Accustomed (15 Occurrences)
...Accustomed (15 Occurrences). Matthew 27:15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed
to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired. ...
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Banquet (58 Occurrences)
... of the host to specially invited guests (Luke 14:15 John 2:2), but much more freedom
was accorded to the uninvited than we of the West are accustomed to, as ...
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Use (620 Occurrences)
... 14. (vi) To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or ... 15. (vi) To be accustomed
to go; to frequent; to inhabit; to dwell; -- sometimes followed by of. ...
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Wont (19 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Using or doing customarily; accustomed; habituated;
used. ... 4. (pp) of Wont. 5. (vi) To be accustomed or habituated; to be used. ...
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Cage (3 Occurrences)
... References in the Bible make it very clear that people were accustomed to confine
in cages such birds as they especially prized for pets, or to detain them for ...
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Sermon (1 Occurrence)
... Besides, we know that in His teaching He was accustomed to speak to the multitudes
at length, and we should expect Him to give early in His ministry some ...
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Custom (51 Occurrences)
... (KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS). Matthew 27:15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed
to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired. ...
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Watch (203 Occurrences)
... Exodus 21:29 and if the ox is 'one' accustomed to gore heretofore, and it hath been
testified to its owner, and he doth not watch it, and it hath put to death ...
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Names (133 Occurrences)
... People accustomed by long usage to significant character indications in their own
names, necessarily would regard the names of the Deity as expressive of His ...
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Owners (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 16:16 One day, as we were on our way to the place of prayer, a slave girl met
us who claimed to be inspired and was accustomed to bring her owners large ...
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