Definition and Significance:
Dedicating, in a biblical context, refers to the act of setting apart a person, place, or object for a sacred purpose or service to God. This act is often accompanied by rituals, prayers, and offerings, signifying a commitment to divine service and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.

Old Testament Context:
The concept of dedicating is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with the consecration of the Tabernacle, the Temple, and various offerings. One of the earliest examples is the dedication of the Tabernacle in the wilderness. In Exodus 40:9-10, God commands Moses, "Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all its furnishings, and it will be holy. Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it will be most holy."

The dedication of the Temple by King Solomon is another significant event. In 1 Kings 8:63, Solomon offers a massive sacrifice to dedicate the Temple: "And Solomon offered a sacrifice of fellowship offerings to the LORD: twenty-two thousand oxen and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD."

New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, the concept of dedicating is more personal and spiritual, focusing on the dedication of individuals to God. Romans 12:1 urges believers, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship."

The dedication of Jesus at the Temple, as recorded in Luke 2:22-24, is a notable event. Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, fulfilling the Law of Moses: "And when the days of their purification were completed according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: 'Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord') and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: 'A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.'"

Theological Implications:
Dedicating in the Bible underscores the importance of holiness and separation for God's purposes. It reflects a commitment to live according to God's will and to honor Him in all aspects of life. The act of dedicating is both a privilege and a responsibility, as it involves a conscious decision to align oneself or one's possessions with God's divine plan.

Practical Application:
In contemporary Christian practice, dedicating can take various forms, such as the dedication of a church building, the dedication of children, or personal dedication to ministry or service. These acts serve as public declarations of faith and commitment to God's work, often accompanied by prayer and communal support.

Conclusion:
The biblical principle of dedicating remains a vital aspect of Christian life, encouraging believers to consecrate themselves and their resources to God's service, thereby fostering a deeper relationship with Him and advancing His kingdom on earth.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dedicate.2598. chanukkah -- dedication, consecration
... dedicatingtion. From chanak; initiation, ie Consecration -- dedicating(-tion). see
HEBREW chanak. 2597, 2598. chanukkah. 2599 . Strong's Numbers.
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6942. qadash -- to be set apart or consecrated
... become holy (1), consecrate (43), consecrated (35), consecrates (7), consecration
(2), declare holy (1), dedicate (2), dedicated (8), dedicating (1), holier (1 ...
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A General Means for Applying Our Works to God's Service.
... are immolated to God in quality of living and reasonable sacrifices; such are those
who betake themselves to pious congregations, dedicating themselves for ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter viii a general means.htm

How Far Christians Ought to be from Boasting, if they have done ...
... If Marcus Pulvillus, when engaged in dedicating a temple to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva,
received with such indifference the false intelligence which was ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 18 how far christians ought.htm

Home Dedication.
... piety! The Hebrew mother consecrating her first-born child to the
Temple-service,"dedicating him to the God who gave him! What ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/philips/the christian home/chapter x home dedication.htm

Princely Service.
... THE DEDICATORY OFFERINGS: verses 10, 11. "And the princes offered for
dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed.... ...
/.../taylor/separation and service/part iii princely service.htm

The Lonely Defender of the Bible
... "The poet when inspired," he says, "may proclaim a message from above to the world
below," and so, "after dedicating it to Himself, the Lord again handed me ...
/.../aaberg/hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter twelve the lonely defender.htm

Early English Interpreters of Spiritual Religion: John Everard ...
... Here he became the centre of a remarkable circle of spiritual men and women who
were dedicating themselves to the reform of the Church and to the {237 ...
/.../chapter xiii early english interpreters.htm

Marriage of the Blessed virgin to Joseph
... Their parents in dedicating them to the Temple had offered them entirely to God,
and the devout and more spiritual Israelites had for a long time had a secret ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/vii marriage of the blessed.htm

Our Lord-Sanctifying Himself
... in the text, and within a few hours of His death on the cross, He is still sanctifying
Himself"that is, surrendering Himself, dedicating Himself, devoting ...
/.../whyte/lord teach us to pray/x our lord-sanctifying himself.htm

Dedication
... So we are praying God's blessings upon this book and dedicating it to the memory
of Brother and Sister Shaw who printed the first book in 1895. Yours in Him,. ...
/.../shaw/touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/dedication.htm

As Therefore the Apostle, Nay Rather the Spirit of God Possessing ...
... of the servants of God, who wished to hold a more lofty degree of sanctity in the
Church, in cutting off all ties of secular hope, and dedicating a mind at ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 19 as therefore the.htm

Dedicating (4 Occurrences)
...Dedicating (4 Occurrences). ... Numbers 7:11 And the LORD said unto Moses, They shall
offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar. ...
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Dedicates (7 Occurrences)

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Dedication (16 Occurrences)

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Olympius
... Antiochus Epiphanes, "who on God's altars dansed," insulted the Jewish religion
by dedicating the temple of Jerusalem to Jupiter Olympius, 168 BC (2 Maccabees 6 ...
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Assur (2 Occurrences)
... On the side of each one, near the top, was an inscription of several lines, dedicating
the stone to some individual who had been of great service to the state. ...
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Sherghat
... On the side of each one, near the top, was an inscription of several lines, dedicating
the stone to some individual who had been of great service to the state. ...
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Asshur (133 Occurrences)
... On the side of each one, near the top, was an inscription of several lines, dedicating
the stone to some individual who had been of great service to the state. ...
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Nazirite (10 Occurrences)
... We know of no one voluntarily taking the vow for life, all the cases recorded
being those of parents dedicating their children. ...
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Attitudes (1 Occurrence)
... Solomon not only stood before the altar on the occasion of dedicating his famous
temple, but he also knelt (1 Kings 8:54 2 Chronicles 6:13). ...
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Taxing (3 Occurrences)
... still obscure. David's habit of dedicating spoil to Yahweh (2 Samuel 8:10-12)
kept the sacred treasury well supplied. Solomon undoubtedly ...
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