In biblical terminology, the term "ascribed" refers to the attribution or assignment of certain qualities, actions, or characteristics to a person, group, or deity. This concept is significant in understanding how the Bible describes the nature and works of God, as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals and nations.

Ascribed Glory and Honor to God

Throughout Scripture, glory and honor are frequently ascribed to God, acknowledging His supreme authority, majesty, and holiness. In 1 Chronicles 16:28-29 , the psalmist calls upon the nations to "ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him." This passage emphasizes the recognition of God's inherent glory and the appropriate response of worship and reverence.

Similarly, in Psalm 29:1-2 , David exhorts, "Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness." These verses highlight the call for all creation, including celestial beings, to acknowledge God's unparalleled greatness.

Ascribed Righteousness and Justice

The Bible also ascribes righteousness and justice to God, underscoring His perfect moral character and His role as the ultimate judge. In Deuteronomy 32:4 , Moses declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This ascription affirms God's unwavering commitment to justice and His faultless nature.

Ascribed Actions and Attributes to Individuals

In addition to divine attributes, the Bible ascribes certain actions and characteristics to individuals, often reflecting their faithfulness or disobedience. For example, in Genesis 15:6 , it is said of Abraham, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Here, righteousness is ascribed to Abraham due to his faith, illustrating the principle of justification by faith.

Conversely, negative attributes or actions are also ascribed to individuals or groups as a reflection of their rebellion against God. In Romans 1:28-32 , Paul describes those who have rejected God, ascribing to them a "depraved mind" and listing various sinful behaviors that result from their estrangement from God.

Ascribed Roles and Responsibilities

The Bible ascribes specific roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups, often in the context of God's covenantal relationship with His people. For instance, in Exodus 19:5-6 , God ascribes to Israel the role of being "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation," setting them apart for His purposes and service.

Similarly, in the New Testament, believers are ascribed the role of ambassadors for Christ, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:20 : "Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God." This ascription emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to represent Christ and His message to the world.

Conclusion

The concept of ascription in the Bible serves to highlight the recognition of God's attributes and actions, as well as the roles and responsibilities assigned to individuals and groups. Through ascription, the biblical narrative underscores the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty, righteousness, and justice, while also calling believers to live in accordance with their divinely appointed roles.(imp. & p. p.) of Ascribe.5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... 1), add (1), added (1), allow (14), allowed (3), applied (1), appoint (5), appointed
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The Hosanna; or Salvation Ascribed to Christ.
... Divine Songs For Children. The Hosanna; or Salvation ascribed to Christ.
Long Metre. 1 Hosanna to king David's Son, Who reigns on ...
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The Hosanna; or Salvation Ascribed to Christ.
... Divine Songs The Hosanna; or salvation ascribed to Christ. 8,8,8,8. Hosanna
to king David's son,. Who reigns on a superior throne! ...
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Of the Derision Ascribed to the Robbers, and of the Question ...
... Chapter XVI."Of the Derision Ascribed to the Robbers, and of the Question Regarding
the Absence of Any Discrepancy Between Matthew and Mark on the One Hand ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xvi of the derision ascribed.htm

Whether Providence is Appropriately Ascribed to God
... Article One Whether Providence is Appropriately Ascribed to God. Whether Providence
is Appropriately Ascribed to God We proceed to the first article thus: ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article one whether providence is.htm

And, not Content to have Ascribed These Carnal Unions to the ...
... Book IV. 22 And, not content to have ascribed these carnal unions to the
venerable Saturn? And, not content to have ascribed these ...
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That it must be Ascribed Equally to Christ and the Holy Ghost that ...
... Book VII. Chapter XXI. That it must be ascribed equally to Christ and the Holy
Ghost that His flesh and Humanity became the temple of God. ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter xxi that it must.htm

Impure Loves Ascribed to the Gods.
... Chapter XXI."Impure Loves Ascribed to the Gods. But should it be said
that they only had fleshly forms, and possess blood and ...
/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter xxi impure loves ascribed to.htm

The Hosannah; Or, Salvation Ascribed to Christ
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 42 The Hosannah; or, Salvation ascribed to Christ. LM The Hosannah;
or, Salvation ascribed to Christ. Hosannah to king David's Son,. ...
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Concerning the Words Ascribed to John by all the Four Evangelists ...
... The Prologue. Chapter XII."Concerning the Words Ascribed to John by All
the Four Evangelists Respectively. 25. Moreover, Matthew ...
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Defects Ascribed to God.
... Homily III. Chapter XXXIX."Defects Ascribed to God. "Therefore also Adam,
being made at first after his likeness, is created blind ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxxix defects ascribed to god.htm

Ascribed (7 Occurrences)
...Ascribed (7 Occurrences). Matthew 9:8 And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw
it, and ascribed the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man. ...
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Ascribe (13 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To attribute, impute, assign as a cause; as, his death was ascribed to a
poison; to ascribe an effect to the right cause; to ascribe such a book to ...
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Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... 1. Faithfulfulness of God in the Old Testament: In the Old Testament this attribute
is ascribed to God in passages where the Hebrew words denoting faithfulness ...
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Nimrod (4 Occurrences)
... beasts. The early conquest of the cities of Babylonia, or their federation
into one great kingdom, is here ascribed to Nimrod. Whether ...
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Longevity
... lon-jev'-i-ti: In the part of Genesis ascribed to the Priestly Code (P), the names
and genealogies of the patriarchs are given (Genesis 5; Genesis 11). ...
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Longsuffering (17 Occurrences)
... and makrothumia is that the latter word expresses patience in respect to persons,
and the former in respect to things; hence, hupomone is never ascribed to God ...
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Lacketh (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 And Saul was very wroth, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed...
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Galled (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but ...
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Refrain (33 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but ...
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Displeased (39 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 18:8 Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him; and he said,
"They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but ...
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