The term "arose" in the Bible often signifies an action of rising, awakening, or initiating movement, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It is used in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, indicating a transition from one state to another, often from inactivity to activity, or from a state of rest to one of action.

1. Physical Rising: In many instances, "arose" is used to describe a physical act of getting up or standing. For example, in the narrative of Jesus healing Peter's mother-in-law, it is written, "He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and began to serve them" (Matthew 8:15). Here, "arose" signifies her immediate recovery and return to service.

2. Spiritual Awakening: The term is also used metaphorically to describe a spiritual awakening or a call to action. In the account of the Prodigal Son, it is said, "So he got up and went to his father" (Luke 15:20). The phrase "got up" is translated from the same root as "arose," indicating a decision to return to righteousness and reconciliation.

3. Divine Intervention: "Arose" is used to describe moments of divine intervention or the fulfillment of God's promises. In the resurrection of Jesus, the term is pivotal: "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said" (Matthew 28:6). This event is central to Christian faith, symbolizing victory over death and the promise of eternal life.

4. Call to Action: In the Old Testament, "arose" often marks the beginning of a significant action or mission. For instance, in the call of Gideon, it is recorded, "Then Gideon arose early the next day" (Judges 6:38), indicating his obedience and readiness to follow God's command.

5. Prophetic Fulfillment: The term is also used in the context of prophetic fulfillment. In Isaiah 60:1, it is written, "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you" . This passage calls Israel to rise in response to the coming of God's glory, a prophecy often associated with the coming of the Messiah.

6. Moral and Ethical Decisions: "Arose" can denote a moral or ethical decision, as seen in the account of Ruth. "So she arose to glean" (Ruth 2:3) reflects her determination and initiative to provide for herself and Naomi, demonstrating faithfulness and diligence.

In summary, the term "arose" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing physical actions, spiritual awakenings, divine interventions, and moral decisions. It signifies a pivotal moment of change, often marking the beginning of a new chapter in the biblical narrative.1. (imp.) of Arise.

2. (n.) The past or preterit tense of Arise.

1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... root gen- Definition to come into being, to happen, to become NASB Word Usage
accomplished (1), appeared (3), arise (1), arises (2), arose (6), arrived (3 ...
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450. anistemi -- to raise up, to rise
... Word Origin from ana and histemi Definition to raise up, to rise NASB Word Usage
arise (4), arises (2), arose (4), get (15), getting (1), got (24), raise (7 ...
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7925. shakam -- to start or rise early
... root Definition to start or rise early NASB Word Usage again (9), arise early (2),
arisen early (1), arose (1), arose to early (1), arose early (16), eager (1 ...
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6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... 6964, 6965. qum. 6966 . to arise, stand up, stand. Transliteration: qum Phonetic
Spelling: (koom) Short Definition: arose. Word Origin a prim. ...
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6966. qum -- to arise, stand
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to qum Definition to arise, stand NASB Word
Usage appoint (2), appointed (2), arise (5), arose (2), endure (1), establish (2 ...
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5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand
... root Definition to take one's stand, stand NASB Word Usage abiding (1), act (1),
appoint (2), appointed (15), arise (11), arisen (1), arose (3), attend* (1 ...
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5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... root Definition to go up, ascend, climb NASB Word Usage all means go (1), approach
(1), arise (2), arose (1), ascend (12), ascended (10), ascending (2 ...
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How the Question Arose About the Due Time of Keeping Easter, with ...
... BOOK III CHAP. XXV. How the question arose about the due time of keeping
Easter, with those that came out of Scotland. [664 AD]. ...
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Borne on the Clouds the Christ Arose
... ASCENSION Borne on the clouds the Christ arose. Ascension. tr., John Brownlie.
8,8,8,8. I. Borne on the clouds the Christ arose. To where the light celestial glows ...
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And they Arose and came from the Land of the East...
... THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING Chapter 23 And they arose
and came from the land of the east? And they arose and ...
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Borne on the Clouds the Christ Arose
... ASCENSION VII Borne on the clouds the Christ arose. 8,8,8,8. Borne on the clouds
the Christ arose. To where the light celestial glows,. ...
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"And He Arose and Rebuked the Winds and Sea. "
... PHILANTHROPIC SUBJECTS. 824. " "And he arose and rebuked the winds and sea.". 824.
7s. M. Milman. "And he arose and rebuked the winds and sea.". 1 Lord! ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/824 and he arose.htm

That Nothing Arose Save by the Gift of God.
... Book XIII. Chapter X."That Nothing Arose Save by the Gift of God. 11.
Happy creature, which, though in itself it was other than ...
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After These Things There Arose a Great Report that Mary was with ...
... Chapter 12. After these things there arose a great report that Mary was with child.?
After these things there arose a great report that Mary was with child. ...
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Jesus' Friendships after He Arose.
... CHAPTER XIV JESUS' FRIENDSHIPS AFTER HE AROSE. ... The first of his friends to
whom he showed himself after he arose was Mary Magdalene. ...
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Original Sin Arose from Adam's Depraved Will. Whence the Corrupt ...
... Book II. Chapter 48."Original Sin Arose from Adam's Depraved Will. Whence
the Corrupt Will Sprang. "If," says he, "sin comes from ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 48 original sin arose from.htm

The Pelagian's Heresy Arose Long after Ambrose.
... Book IV. Chapter 32 [XII.]"The Pelagian's Heresy Arose Long After Ambrose.
It would be too long if I were to seek to mention everything ...
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Arose (1271 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Arose (1271 Occurrences). Arose is used 1271 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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Rode (22 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Genesis 24:61 Rebekah arose with her ladies. ... Then all the king's sons
arose, and they rode each upon his mule and fled. (DBY WBS). ...
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Rose (279 Occurrences)
... Rose (279 Occurrences). Matthew 2:14 He arose and took the young child and his mother
by night, and departed into Egypt, (Root in WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). ...
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Perceived (57 Occurrences)
... And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and
lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose...
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Thence (152 Occurrences)
... and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. (KJV
WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 9:27 And when Jesus departed ...
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Daybreak (19 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 9:26 And they arose early; and it came to pass about the break of day,
that Samuel called to Saul on the housetop, saying: 'Up, that I may send thee ...
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Deb'orah (10 Occurrences)
... the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the LORD will sell
Sis'era into the hand of a woman." Then Deb'orah arose, and went with Barak ...
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Mounted (32 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Genesis 24:61 Rebekah arose with her ladies. ... Then all the king's sons arose,
and every man got him up on his mule, and fled. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Argument (45 Occurrences)
... but God only? (BBE). Luke 9:46 There arose an argument among them about
which of them was the greatest. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Luke 22 ...
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Deborah (10 Occurrences)
... It is possible that the editor mistook the archaic form qamti, in 5:7 which should
be rendered "thou arosedst" instead of "I arose." Certainly the ode was ...
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