Concisely
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Definition and Usage: The term "concisely" refers to expressing or covering much in few words; being brief and to the point. In the context of biblical teachings and scripture, conciseness is often valued for its clarity and directness, allowing the message to be communicated effectively without unnecessary elaboration.

Biblical Context: While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "concisely," the concept is evident throughout Scripture. The Bible often employs concise language to convey profound truths, moral teachings, and divine commandments. This brevity ensures that the core message is accessible and memorable to its audience.

Examples in Scripture:

1. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17): The Decalogue is a prime example of conciseness in Scripture. Each commandment is stated succinctly, providing clear and direct instructions for righteous living. For instance, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13) is a straightforward command that leaves little room for misinterpretation.

2. The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13): Jesus provides a model for prayer that is both comprehensive and concise. The prayer covers adoration, supplication, and confession in a few short verses, demonstrating how believers can communicate with God effectively and succinctly.

3. Proverbs: The Book of Proverbs is filled with concise sayings that impart wisdom and guidance. For example, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5) is a brief yet powerful exhortation to rely on divine wisdom.

4. The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40): When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus responds concisely, summarizing the law and the prophets: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’" (Matthew 22:37-39).

Theological Significance: Conciseness in Scripture underscores the importance of clarity and focus in conveying God's message. It reflects the divine wisdom in communicating essential truths in a manner that is easily understood and remembered by believers. This approach ensures that the teachings remain accessible across different cultures and generations.

Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to emulate the conciseness found in Scripture in their own communication, whether in teaching, preaching, or personal reflection. By focusing on the core message and avoiding unnecessary complexity, Christians can effectively share the gospel and biblical principles with others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a concise manner; briefly.
Greek
4935. suntomos -- briefly
... briefly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: suntomos Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-tom'-oce) Short Definition: concisely, briefly Definition: concisely, briefly ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4935.htm - 6k

4932. suntemno -- to cut in pieces
... cut short. From sun and the base of tomoteros; to contract by cutting, ie
(figuratively) do concisely (speedily) -- (cut) short. see GREEK sun. ...
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Library

Talking in Salesmanship
... If the salesman is speaking, he should speak clearly, directly, concisely, and
understandingly; if he is listening, he should listen interestedly and thoroughly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/talking in salesmanship.htm

Preface
... address. The implicit demand everywhere is that the speaker should say
what he has to say naturally, simply, and concisely. This ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/the training of a public speaker/preface.htm

Man and Machinery.
... I am not aware of any sentence that expresses more concisely the relation which
I would indicate between Man and Machinery; between those great agents of human ...
/.../chapin/humanity in the city/discourse ii man and machinery.htm

Ninth Letter
... LETTERS NINTH LETTER. Enclosing a letter to a corresponding sister, whom he regards
with respect tinged with fear. * His old theme concisely put. ...
/.../lawrence/the practice of the presence of god/ninth letter.htm

General Preface.
... The constant endeavor has been to state the several facts and principles as concisely
as could be done consistently with a true presentation of them in an ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barrows/companion to the bible/general preface.htm

Man Would be More Unfavourably Situated than the Beasts if There ...
... may use such arguments as those which have been adduced, and many more than these,
should he be disposed to amplify what has been said only concisely and in a ...
/.../the treatise on the resurrection of the dead/chapter xix man would be more.htm

That the Person who Comes for Catechetical Instruction is to be ...
... then by reproving him with more than usual kindness and gentleness, as a person
uninstructed and ignorant, by pointing out and commending, concisely and in a ...
/.../on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 5 that the person who.htm

Recapitulation of what was Said of the Catholic Faith and of ...
... what has been briefly said concerning either the afore-mentioned heresies or the
Catholic Faith, let us go over it again more briefly and concisely, that being ...
/.../the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter xvi recapitulation of what.htm

Argument. --In Fine, Notwithstanding the Said Heretics have ...
... Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, let it be sufficient to have briefly said
thus much, and to have laid down these points concisely, without carrying ...
/.../chapter xxx argument in fine notwithstanding.htm

Judas, the Traitor.
... Note."The confession of the despairing traitor"Hemarton paradous haima athoon"may
be more concisely and pointedly translated, "I sinned in betraying ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/judas the traitor.htm

Thesaurus
Concisely (1 Occurrence)
...Concisely (1 Occurrence). Acts 24:4 and that I may not be further tedious to thee,
I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy gentleness; (YLT). ...
/c/concisely.htm - 6k

Gentleness (17 Occurrences)
... Gentleness (17 Occurrences). Acts 24:4 and that I may not be further tedious to
thee, I pray thee to hear us concisely in thy gentleness; (YLT). ...
/g/gentleness.htm - 13k

Wages (52 Occurrences)
...Concisely put, they are: (1) the wage-fund theory, (2) the standard-of-living theory,
(3) the German-socialistic theory, (4) the production theory, (5) Henry ...
/w/wages.htm - 28k

Briefly (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Concisely; in few words. Multi-Version
Concordance Briefly (6 Occurrences). Acts 24:4 But that I ...
/b/briefly.htm - 8k

Conciliate (1 Occurrence)

/c/conciliate.htm - 7k

Concision (1 Occurrence)

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Blasphemy (15 Occurrences)
... The solution generally offered of this most difficult problem is concisely put by
Plummer (Luke ad loc.): "Constant and consummate opposition to the influence ...
/b/blasphemy.htm - 20k

Resources
How can I know if I am being called to preach? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Skeptic's Annotated Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Concisely: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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