The term "another" is frequently used in the Bible to denote a different or additional person, object, or concept. Its usage spans both the Old and New Testaments, often carrying significant theological and narrative implications.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, "another" is often used to describe additional or different gods, which the Israelites are warned against worshiping. For example, in Deuteronomy 6:14 , it is written, "Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you." This usage underscores the monotheistic emphasis of the Hebrew faith and the call to exclusive worship of Yahweh.

The term also appears in narratives to indicate a change or addition, such as in the account of Saul's anointing as king. In 1 Samuel 10:6 , it is said, "The Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person." Here, "another" signifies transformation through divine intervention.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, "another" is often used in the context of Jesus' teachings and the early Christian community. One notable instance is in the promise of the Holy Spirit. In John 14:16 , Jesus says, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever." The term "another" here refers to the Holy Spirit, who continues the work of Christ among His followers.

The Apostle Paul uses "another" to address issues of division and unity within the church. In 1 Corinthians 3:4 , he writes, "For when one says, 'I follow Paul,' and another, 'I follow Apollos,' are you not mere men?" This highlights the problem of factionalism and calls believers to unity in Christ.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the use of "another" can denote the concept of replacement or succession, as seen in the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. Hebrews 8:7 states, "For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second." Here, "another" signifies the establishment of a new and better covenant through Jesus Christ.

Additionally, "another" can imply the idea of diversity within unity, particularly in the context of spiritual gifts. In 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 , Paul lists various gifts given by the Spirit, noting that "to one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit." This underscores the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ, all working together for the common good.

Practical Application

In practical terms, the concept of "another" challenges believers to discern between what is of God and what is not, to embrace transformation through the Holy Spirit, and to strive for unity within the diversity of the church. It calls for a commitment to the singular worship of God, the acceptance of the Holy Spirit's ongoing work, and the pursuit of harmony among believers.1. (pron. & a.) One more, in addition to a former number; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

2. (pron. & a.) Not the same; different.

3. (pron. & a.) Any or some; any different person, indefinitely; any one else; some one else.

243. allos -- other, another
... other, another. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: allos Phonetic Spelling:
(al'-los) Short Definition: other, another, different Definition: other ...
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240. allelon -- of one another
... of one another. Part of Speech: Reciprocal Pronoun Transliteration: allelon Phonetic
Spelling: (al-lay'-lone) Short Definition: one another Definition: one ...
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245. allotrios -- belonging to another
... belonging to another. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: allotrios Phonetic
Spelling: (al-lot'-ree-os) Short Definition: belonging to another person ...
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237. allachothen -- from another place
... from another place. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: allachothen Phonetic
Spelling: (al-lakh-oth'-en) Short Definition: from another quarter, by another ...
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2084. heteroglossos -- of another tongue
... of another tongue. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: heteroglossos Phonetic
Spelling: (het-er-og'-loce-sos) Short Definition: speaking another language ...
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246. allophulos -- of another race
... of another race. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: allophulos Phonetic
Spelling: (al-lof'-oo-los) Short Definition: foreign Definition: foreign, of ...
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241. allogenes -- of another race
... of another race. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: allogenes Phonetic Spelling:
(al-log-en-ace') Short Definition: of another nation, a foreigner ...
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5159. tropophoreo -- to bear with another's manners
... to bear with another's manners. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tropophoreo
Phonetic Spelling: (trop-of-or-eh'-o) Short Definition: I endure the ways of ...
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237a. allachothen -- from another place
... from another place. Transliteration: allachothen Short Definition: way. Word Origin
from allos Definition from another place NASB Word Usage some other way (1). ...
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3333. metakaleo -- to call from one place to another
... to call from one place to another. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: metakaleo
Phonetic Spelling: (met-ak-al-eh'-o) Short Definition: I send for Definition ...
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321. ochoran -- another
... 320, 321. ochoran. 322 . another. Transliteration: ochoran Phonetic Spelling:
(okh-or-awn') Short Definition: another. Word Origin ...
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312. acher -- another
... 311, 312. acher. 313 . another. Transliteration: acher Phonetic Spelling:
(akh-air') Short Definition: other. Word Origin from achar ...
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1106b. Bela -- another name for Zoar
... another name for Zoar. Transliteration: Bela Short Definition: Bela. Word Origin
from bala Definition another name for Zoar NASB Word Usage Bela (2). ...
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7154. Qiryath Baal -- "city of Baal," another name for Kiriath ...
... "city of Baal," another name for Kiriath-jearim. Transliteration: Qiryath Baal Phonetic
Spelling: (keer-yath' bah'-al) Short Definition: Kiriath-baal. ...
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3478. Yisrael -- "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc ...
... Yisrael. 3479 . "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc. ... Word Origin
from sarah and el Definition "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc. ...
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5680. Ibri -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an ...
... Ibri. 5681 . perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite.
Transliteration: Ibri Phonetic Spelling: (ib-ree') Short Definition: Hebrews. ...
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112b. Edom -- another name for Esau, older son of Isaac, also his ...
... 112a, 112b. Edom. 113 . another name for Esau, older son of Isaac, also his
desc. and their territory. Transliteration: Edom Short Definition: Edom. ...
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4850. Merathayim -- perhaps "double rebellion," another name for ...
... perhaps "double rebellion," another name for Bab. ... Word Origin perhaps from marah
Definition perhaps "double rebellion," another name for Bab. ...
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317. ochori -- another
... ochori. 318 . another. Transliteration: ochori Phonetic Spelling: (okh-or-ee')
Short Definition: other. ... another (Aramaic) from 'achar; other -- (an-)other. ...
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7865. Sion -- another name for Mount Hermon
... 7864, 7865. Sion. 7866 . another name for Mount Hermon. Transliteration:
Sion Phonetic Spelling: (see-ohn') Short Definition: Sion. ...
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Love one Another
... LOVE ONE ANOTHER. This is My Commandment, That Ye Love One Another"John
15..12. God is love. His whole nature and perfection is ...
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Still Another Triplet
... ROMANS STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET. 'Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your
mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. ...
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Still Another Triplet
... ROMANS STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET. ... The hospitality which is here enjoined is another
shape which Christian love naturally took in the early days. ...
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Another Fragment .
... Chapter II. Another Fragment . And whereas what is human comes to an end,
what is divine does not. For which reason also when we ...
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Another Fragment.
... Chapter II. Another Fragment. But let us, brethren, who have received the
vineyard from the Saviour, and are invited to the heavenly ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/another fragment.htm

Another Fragment .
... Chapter II. Another Fragment . Here begins a letter of S. Athanasius, Bishop
of Alexandria, to his children. May God comfort you. ...
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Memory in Another World
... VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV MEMORY IN ANOTHER WORLD. ... Seldom is it on
His lips at all. Of arguments drawn from another world He has very few. ...
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Another Royal Procession
... Another Royal Procession. ... Another indication of our Lord giving us glory days will
be found in the prompt and cheerful sacrifice which his disciples will make. ...
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Still Another Triplet
... ROMANS STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET. ... In the same fashion, dislike, and alienation on the
part of another naturally reproduce themselves in our own minds. ...
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Another Triplet of Graces
... ROMANS ANOTHER TRIPLET OF GRACES. 'Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer.'"Romans 12:12. These ...
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Another (4733 Occurrences)
... some one else. Multi-Version Concordance Another (4733 Occurrences). Another
is found 4733 times in 12 translations. You can narrow ...
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Another's (28 Occurrences)
...Another's (28 Occurrences). Luke 16:12 If you have not been faithful in that which
is another's, who will give you that which is your own? (WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV) ...
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Sympathy (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Feeling corresponding to that which another feels; the quality of being
affected by the affection of another, with feelings correspondent in kind, if ...
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Side (4225 Occurrences)
... from, and yet in relation to, the rest; as, the upper side of a sphere; also, any
part or position viewed as opposite to or contrasted with another; as, this ...
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Surety (21 Occurrences)
... One who becomes responsible for another. ... Solomon warns against incautiously becoming
security for another (Proverbs 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16). ...
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Various (52 Occurrences)
... (WEB). 1 Corinthians 12:9 to a third man, by means of the same Spirit, special faith;
to another various gifts of healing, by means of the one Spirit; (WEY). ...
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Vine-garden (43 Occurrences)
... planted, and put a wall about it, and made a place for crushing out the wine, and
put up a tower, and let it out to field-workers, and went into another country ...
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Submit (36 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To leave or commit to the discretion or judgment of another or others; to
refer; as, to submit a controversy to arbitrators; to submit a question to ...
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Advocate (7 Occurrences)
... (Gr. parakletos), one who pleads another's cause, who helps another by defending
or comforting him. ... 1. (n.) One who pleads the cause of another. ...
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Kinds (110 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 12:10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy;
and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages ...
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