Discontinue
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The term "discontinue" in a biblical context often refers to the cessation or interruption of an action, practice, or relationship. While the specific word "discontinue" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is present throughout Scripture in various forms, such as the cessation of certain practices, the interruption of divine favor, or the breaking off of relationships.

Cessation of Practices

In the Old Testament, God often commanded the Israelites to discontinue pagan practices and idolatry. For instance, in 2 Kings 23:5, King Josiah is noted for his reforms: "He did away with the idolatrous priests appointed by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and the places around Jerusalem—those who burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven." This passage illustrates the discontinuation of idolatrous worship as part of a return to covenant faithfulness.

Interruption of Divine Favor

The concept of discontinuation is also evident in the context of divine favor and judgment. In Jeremiah 7:15, God warns the people of Judah: "And I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim." Here, the discontinuation of God's presence and favor is a consequence of persistent disobedience and idolatry.

Breaking Off of Relationships

The New Testament also addresses the idea of discontinuation in terms of relationships, particularly in the context of church discipline. In 1 Corinthians 5:11, Paul instructs the church: "But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or verbal abuser, a drunkard or swindler. With such a man do not even eat." This directive involves the discontinuation of fellowship with those who persist in sinful behavior, emphasizing the importance of holiness within the Christian community.

Restoration and Continuation

While discontinuation often carries a negative connotation, Scripture also provides hope for restoration and continuation. In Romans 11:23, Paul speaks of the potential for the restoration of Israel: "And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again." This passage highlights the possibility of resuming a relationship with God through repentance and faith.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of discontinuation serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of faithfulness to God's commands. It also underscores the hope of restoration through repentance and the grace of God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (v. t.) To interrupt the continuance of; to intermit, as a practice or habit; to put an end to; to cause to cease; to cease using, to stop; to leave off.

2. (v. i.) To lose continuity or cohesion of parts; to be disrupted or broken off.

3. (v. i.) To be separated or severed; to part.

Strong's Hebrew
8058. shamat -- to let drop
... discontinue, overthrow, release, let rest, shake, stumble, throw down. A primitive
root; to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively ...
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6562. peraq -- to tear away, break off
... break off. (Aramaic) corresponding to paraq; to discontinue -- break off. see
HEBREW paraq. 6561, 6562. peraq. 6563 . Strong's Numbers.
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Library

Care of the Speaker's Throat
... voice. It is economy in the end to discontinue the use of the voice when
there is a serious cold or the throat is otherwise affected. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/care of the speakers throat.htm

Chapter four
... Please discontinue it. ... As a matter of fact, the Sunday News paid so well that it
would be a direct loss of thousands of dollars to discontinue it. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter four.htm

Terms of the National Preacher.
... considered as Subscribers for the ensuing year. Any one can discontinue on paying
up arrearages. Correspondents will be careful in naming ...
/.../the national preacher vol 2 no 7 dec 1827/terms of the national preacher.htm

The First Degree of Prayer
... If they feel an inclination to peace and silence, let them discontinue the words
of the prayer so long as this sensation holds; and when it subsides, go on ...
/.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter iii the first degree.htm

Truth and Reality Pertain to Christians Alone the Heathen ...
... rivalry. Thus "a potter envies a potter, and a smith a smith." [763] But
we must now discontinue this imaginary confession. [764 ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xx truth and reality pertain.htm

Declaring How the Soul Putting it Self in the Presence of God ...
... time of recollection, thou should'st actually think on God; it is enough that thou
hast been attentive in the beginning; provided thou discontinue not thy ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap xiv declaring how the.htm

Jeroboam
... But his set purpose of inducing the northern tribes to discontinue their annual
visits to the Holy City led him to adopt the most imprudent of measures. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 7 jeroboam.htm

Interruption of the visions of the Passion by the Appearance of St ...
... the different scenes of the Passion, nor was it always that she could speak of what
she had seen, and she was even often obliged to discontinue her narrations ...
/.../chapter xxiv interruption of the.htm

The Hardening Operation of Love.
... faculties. Even Satan is not self-existing. If it pleased God to discontinue
his existence, he would cease from being. Satan and ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxi the hardening operation of.htm

Of Eudoxia's Silver Statue. On Account of it John is Exiled a ...
... Now while it would have been proper to induce the authorities by a supplicatory
petition to discontinue the games, he did not do this, but employing abusive ...
/.../chapter xviii of eudoxias silver statue.htm

Thesaurus
Discontinue (1 Occurrence)
... broken off. 3. (vi) To be separated or severed; to part. Multi-Version
Concordance Discontinue (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 17:4 You, even ...
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Discord (7 Occurrences)

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Nostril (4 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 17:4 And thou, even of thyself, shalt discontinue from thy heritage that
I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which ...
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Loosen (8 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 17:4 You, even of yourself, shall discontinue from your heritage that I
gave you; and I will cause you to serve your enemies in the land which you don ...
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Enslave (4 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 17:4 You, even of yourself, shall discontinue from your heritage that I
gave you; and I will cause you to serve your enemies in the land which you don ...
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Delay (47 Occurrences)
... procrastination." The verb "to delay" (Exodus 22:29; 'achar) involves the idea
"to stop for a time," the people being admonished not to discontinue a custom. ...
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Discontented (2 Occurrences)

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Drop (32 Occurrences)
... courtesy. 17. (n.) To let go; to dismiss; to set aside; to have done with;
to discontinue; to forsake; to give up; to omit. 18. ...
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Disuse (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To cease to use; to discontinue the practice of.
2. (vt) To disaccustom; -- with to or from; as, disused to toil. ...
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Lose (59 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 17:4 You, even of yourself, shall discontinue from your heritage that I
gave you; and I will cause you to serve your enemies in the land which you don ...
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Resources
Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him? | GotQuestions.org

Discontinue: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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