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The term "definitely" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, the concept of certainty and assurance is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often speaks to the certainty of God's promises, the assurance of salvation, and the definitive nature of God's Word and His plans.

Certainty of God's Promises

The Bible is replete with assurances of God's faithfulness and the certainty of His promises. In Hebrews 6:17-18 , it is written, "So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged." This passage underscores the definite nature of God's promises, emphasizing that His word is unchangeable and trustworthy.

Assurance of Salvation

The New Testament provides believers with a definite assurance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. In 1 John 5:13 , the apostle John writes, "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." This verse highlights the certainty that believers can have regarding their eternal destiny, grounded in their faith in Christ.

Definitive Nature of God's Word

The Scriptures themselves are presented as a definitive guide for life and faith. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , it is stated, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." This passage affirms the authoritative and definitive nature of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, providing clear guidance for believers.

God's Sovereign Plans

The Bible also speaks to the definite nature of God's sovereign plans. In Isaiah 46:9-10 , God declares, "Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all My purpose.'" This passage emphasizes the certainty and definitiveness of God's plans, which will be accomplished according to His will.

Conclusion

While the word "definitely" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout the Scriptures, providing believers with assurance in God's promises, salvation, the authority of His Word, and the fulfillment of His divine plans.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
Greek
3570. nuni -- now
... 3570 (an adverb) -- a strengthened form of "now" (3568 ) which means "." 3570 ()
is an emphatic "now" that means, " as it was definitely " (J. Thayer). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3570.htm - 7k
Strong's Hebrew
853. eth -- untranslatable mark of the accusative case.
... Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self
(but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or ...
/hebrew/853.htm - 6k

865. ethmowl -- yesterday, recently, formerly
... Or tithmowl {ith-mole'}; or methmuwl {eth- mool'}; probably from 'eth or 'eth and
muwl; heretofore; definitely yesterday -- + before (that) time, + heretofore ...
/hebrew/865.htm - 6k

3559. kun -- to be firm
... aim (1), appointed (1), carried (1), certain (2), certainty (1), confirm (2), confirmed
(1), consider (1), could (1), counted (1), definitely (1), determined (1 ...
/hebrew/3559.htm - 7k

7192. qesitah -- (unit of value), perhaps piece
... From an unused root (probably meaning to weigh out); an ingot (as definitely estimated
and stamped for a coin) -- piece of money (silver). 7191, 7192. ...
/hebrew/7192.htm - 6k

3282. yaan -- on account of, because
... Word Origin from anah Definition on account of, because NASB Word Usage because
(54), because* (35), definitely because (1), inasmuch* (2), reason (1), since (1 ...
/hebrew/3282.htm - 6k

Library

The New Testament Definitely Protected the Old Testament as a Book ...
... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT 3. The New Testament definitely protected the Old
Testament as a book of the Church, but thrust it into a subordinate position ...
/.../harnack/the origin of the new testament/ 3 the new testament.htm

Sanctified by Faith
... These laws are definitely fixed, and must as definitely be complied with. A definite
consecration and a definite faith will produce a definite experience. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/byers/sanctification/chapter vi sanctified by faith.htm

Questions and Answers
... CHAPTER XII Questions and Answers. Question. How may we know definitely
that we are sanctified? Answer. We may know it by knowing ...
/.../byers/sanctification/chapter xii questions and answers.htm

The Holy Spirit Sending Men Forth to Definite Lines of Work.
... men and the right women on the foreign field, every young and healthy and
intellectually competent Christian man and woman should definitely offer themselves ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter xviii the holy spirit.htm

Twenty-Sixth Proposition of Arminius
... If it truly pertains to predestination to ordain, absolutely and definitely, the
grace of preservation and, if it does not ordain that, to ordain, absolutely ...
/.../the works of james arminius vol 3/twenty-sixth proposition of arminius.htm

The Ministry of the New Covenant
... The promise of Christ to His disciples, that they should receive the Holy Spirit
for their service, was very definitely given to those who had followed and ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/chapter xvi the ministry of.htm

part 1
... That is only another way of asking, Does God leave us to the spirit of gratitude
and generosity, or has He definitely specified His own mind and particularized ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/tithing/part 1.htm

Appendix --The Pharaohs of the Ancient and Middle Empires
... to have been drawn up in much the same order as we now possess them, as early as
the XIIth dynasty: it is certain that the sequence was definitely fixed about ...
/.../appendixthe pharaohs of the ancient.htm

The Romance of Orthodoxy
... And none of these ideas are particularly liberal. Nay, indeed almost all these ideas
are definitely illiberal, as it is the purpose of this chapter to show. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/viii the romance of orthodoxy.htm

The New Testament Promoted and Completed the Fatal Identification ...
... influence upon the development in the Church of the second century, by which the
Christian religion was on the point of being definitely established as the ...
/.../harnack/the origin of the new testament/ 9 the new testament.htm

Thesaurus
Definitely (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a definite manner; with precision; precisely;
determinately. Multi-Version Concordance Definitely (4 Occurrences). ...
/d/definitely.htm - 7k

Gold (429 Occurrences)
... 2. Sources: Sources definitely mentioned in the Old Testament are: Havilah (Genesis
2:11, 12); Ophir (1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:11; 1 Kings 22:48 1 Chronicles 29 ...
/g/gold.htm - 57k

Government (20 Occurrences)
... they are called "saints," "sons of God," "faithful brethren," "sanctified in Christ
Jesus." 2. Definite Organizations: They are definitely and permanently ...
/g/government.htm - 50k

Definite (6 Occurrences)

/d/definite.htm - 8k

Offices (14 Occurrences)
... Corinthians 11:23). The testimony of Jesus is definitely declared to be
the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10). Indeed, all the ...
/o/offices.htm - 43k

Archaeology
... Eerdmans, successor to Kuenen at Leyden, definitely and absolutely breaks with the
Wellhausen school of criticism, chiefly on the ground that archaeology has ...
/a/archaeology.htm - 61k

Criticism (1 Occurrence)
... Eerdmans, successor to Kuenen at Leyden, definitely and absolutely breaks with the
Wellhausen school of criticism, chiefly on the ground that archaeology has ...
/c/criticism.htm - 101k

Crown (94 Occurrences)
... crown," "consecration," "separation," "hair." Comes from nazar, meaning "to hold
aloof" from impurity, even from drink and food, more definitely, "to set apart ...
/c/crown.htm - 58k

Levites (267 Occurrences)
... PRIESTS AND LEVITES. (kohen, "priest"; nothing is definitely known as to ... The facts
are such as to enable us to say definitely that P is not in line with them. ...
/l/levites.htm - 72k

Priests (451 Occurrences)
... PRIESTS AND LEVITES. (kohen, "priest"; nothing is definitely known as to ... The facts
are such as to enable us to say definitely that P is not in line with them. ...
/p/priests.htm - 69k

Resources
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Definitely (4 Occurrences)

Hebrews 4:7
He again definitely mentions a certain day, "To-day," saying long afterwards, by David's lips, in the words already quoted, "To-day, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts."
(WEY)

1 Samuel 23:10
Then David said, "O Yahweh, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 26:4
David arose, and came to the place where Saul had encamped; and David saw the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his army: and Saul lay within the place of the wagons, and the people were encamped around him.
(See NAS NIV)

Ezekiel 13:10
Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one builds up a wall, behold, they daub it with whitewash:
(See NAS)

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