Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "big" in the Bible often relates to the grandeur and majesty of God, His creation, and His works. While the term "big" itself is not frequently used in the Berean Standard Bible, the idea is conveyed through various descriptions of God's power, the vastness of His creation, and the significance of His actions.God's Grandeur and Power The Bible frequently emphasizes the greatness of God, which can be understood as His "bigness" in terms of power, authority, and presence. In Isaiah 40:12, the prophet speaks of God's immense power and understanding: "Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of His hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?" This imagery portrays God's ability to encompass the vastness of creation, highlighting His supreme power and control over all things. Creation's Vastness The vastness of creation is another way the Bible illustrates the concept of "big." The heavens and the earth are often described in terms that emphasize their enormity and the majesty of God's creative work. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." The sheer size and beauty of the universe serve as a testament to God's greatness and the "bigness" of His creative power. Significant Events and Miracles Throughout the Bible, significant events and miracles demonstrate God's ability to perform mighty acts that are beyond human comprehension. The parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14 is one such example, where God delivers the Israelites from the Egyptians through a miraculous and grand display of His power. In Exodus 14:21-22, it is written, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left." The Kingdom of God The concept of "big" is also reflected in the teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus compares the Kingdom to a mustard seed, which, though small, grows into a large tree: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field. Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches." This parable illustrates the expansive and all-encompassing nature of God's Kingdom, which starts small but grows to have a significant impact. God's Love and Salvation The magnitude of God's love and the scope of His salvation plan are also described in terms that convey "bigness." John 3:16 is a well-known verse that captures the vastness of God's love: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." The inclusivity and reach of God's love and the offer of salvation to all humanity underscore the greatness of His redemptive work. In summary, while the Bible may not frequently use the word "big," the concept is woven throughout Scripture in descriptions of God's power, creation, significant events, the Kingdom of God, and His love and salvation. These elements collectively highlight the grandeur and majesty of God and His works. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (superl.) Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large.2. (superl.) Great with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce; -- often figuratively. 3. (superl.) Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride. 4. (n.) Alt. of Bigg Greek 3173. megas -- great ... word Definition great NASB Word Usage abundant (1), all the more (1), arrogant (1), big (2), completely* (1), fierce (2), great (115), great men (2), great ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3173.htm - 8k 3166. megalaucheo -- boast great things. 1870. epaischunomai -- to be ashamed (of) 2245. helikos -- how great, how small Strong's Hebrew 931. bohen -- thumb, great toe... Word Origin from an unused word Definition thumb, great toe NASB Word Usage big toe (6), big toes (1), thumb (6), thumbs (1), thumbs and their big (1), thumbs ... /hebrew/931.htm - 6k 904. Bigthan -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus 902. Bigvay -- perhaps "happy," an Israelite name 903. Bigtha -- a eunuch of Ahasuerus 7588. shaon -- a roar (of waters, etc.), din, crash, uproar Library The Big Road A Big Crowd at Newcastle The Big End of Trouble What the Big Chest Contained May the Twentieth the Lone Cry in the Big Crowd Living Broad Lives in Narrow Alleys. Little Foxes Prayerful About Everything. The Young Martyr I did not See Diamond for a Week or So after This... Thesaurus Big (21 Occurrences)... 3. (superl.) Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to ... /b/big.htm - 13k Tip (17 Occurrences) Thumb (7 Occurrences) Toe (7 Occurrences) Lobe (19 Occurrences) Cleansed (76 Occurrences) Little (2458 Occurrences) Great (10383 Occurrences) Guided (86 Occurrences) Fierce (92 Occurrences) Resources Did God use the "Big Bang" to create the universe? | GotQuestions.orgHow big is God? | GotQuestions.org How big is heaven? | GotQuestions.org Big: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Big (21 Occurrences)Matthew 27:60 Mark 4:32 Mark 4:37 Mark 16:4 Luke 5:29 Luke 14:16 Acts 22:28 James 3:4 Jude 1:16 Exodus 29:20 Leviticus 8:23 Leviticus 8:24 Leviticus 14:14 Leviticus 14:17 Leviticus 14:25 Leviticus 14:28 Judges 1:6 Judges 1:7 Judges 9:38 2 Samuel 18:17 Jeremiah 46:17 Subtopics Related Terms |
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