In the context of the Bible, "displays" can refer to various manifestations, demonstrations, or exhibitions of God's power, human emotions, or spiritual truths. These displays can be physical, such as signs and wonders, or they can be more abstract, such as the display of virtues or divine attributes.

Divine Displays of Power and Glory

Throughout Scripture, God frequently displays His power and glory to affirm His sovereignty and to guide, protect, and instruct His people. One of the most notable displays is the parting of the Red Sea, where God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians. Exodus 14:21-22 states, "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."

Another significant display is the giving of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, where God's presence was accompanied by thunder, lightning, and a thick cloud (Exodus 19:16-19). These displays served to instill reverence and obedience among the Israelites.

Displays of Jesus' Miracles

The New Testament records numerous displays of Jesus' miraculous power, which served to authenticate His divine nature and mission. In John 2:11 , the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana is described as "the first of the signs through which He revealed His glory; and His disciples believed in Him." Jesus' miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and feeding the multitudes, were displays of compassion and divine authority.

Displays of Human Emotions and Actions

The Bible also records displays of human emotions and actions, both positive and negative. For example, King David's dance before the Ark of the Covenant was a display of exuberant worship and joy (2 Samuel 6:14). Conversely, the display of pride and arrogance by King Nebuchadnezzar led to his temporary downfall, as recorded in Daniel 4:30-33.

Displays of Virtues and Spiritual Gifts

Believers are called to display virtues and spiritual gifts as a testimony to their faith and the work of the Holy Spirit within them. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit as "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." These virtues are to be displayed in the life of a Christian as evidence of spiritual maturity and Christlikeness.

Displays in Worship and Praise

Worship in the Bible often involves displays of reverence, adoration, and praise. The Psalms are replete with calls to display worship through singing, shouting, and playing instruments. Psalm 150:3-5 exhorts, "Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals."

Conclusion

The concept of displays in the Bible encompasses a wide range of manifestations, from divine acts and miracles to human emotions and spiritual virtues. These displays serve various purposes, including revealing God's character, authenticating His messengers, and encouraging believers to live out their faith visibly and vibrantly.5810. azaz -- to be strong
... root Definition to be strong NASB Word Usage became fixed (1), brazen (1), displays
a bold (1), mighty (1), prevail (2), prevailed (1), prevailed* (1), show ...
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6566. paras -- to spread out, spread
... root Definition to spread out, spread NASB Word Usage chop (1), dispersed (1), displays
(1), extended (2), extends (1), scattered (2), spread (47), spreading (3 ...
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Lastly He Displays at Length the Folly of Eunomius, who at Times ...
... Lastly he displays at length the folly of Eunomius, who at times speaks of the Holy
Spirit as created, and as the fairest work of the Son, and at other times ...
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He Then Wonderfully Displays the Eternal Life, which is Christ, to ...
... Book X. Section 2. He then wonderfully displays the Eternal Life, which is Christ,
to those who confess Him not, and applies to them the mournful lamentation ...
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Eunomius Displays Much Folly and Fine Writing, but Very Little ...
... Book I. Section 4. Eunomius displays much folly and fine writing, but very
little seriousness about vital points. In these and such ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 eunomius displays much.htm

The Demons, Therefore, if they See all Christians...
... For when they cannot deceive the heart openly with foul pleasures they approach
in different guise, and thenceforth shaping displays they attempt to strike fear ...
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Already in Passing I have Spoken on These Things...
... Next this ought to be considered, that we may be in no fear of them: that if they
had the power they would not come in crowds, nor fashion displays, nor with ...
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Nothing but Leaves
... At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. "He found nothing but leaves.""Mark
11:13. MOST of the miracles of Moses were grand displays of divine justice. ...
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Covenanting Recommended by the Practice of the New Testament ...
... The approved practice of the Church of God in Covenanting, is recommended to us
by these two things,"that it displays a voluntary regard to his will, and ...
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The Power of the Holy Ghost
... First, the outward and visible displays of it; second, the inward and spiritual
manifestations of it; and third, the future and expected works thereof. ...
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Of Bearing the Cross --One Branch of Self-Denial.
... But while every one of these, by its inherent bitterness, naturally vexes the mind,
the believer in this displays his fortitude, that though fully sensible of ...
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Divine and Worldly Conformity
... Such a thing, of course, does not have its origin in a pure heart. The woman who
displays herself to attract attention is anything but modest. ...
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Displays (5 Occurrences)
...Displays (5 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has great
understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. (WEB NIV). ...
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Displease (7 Occurrences)

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Name (10157 Occurrences)
... 6); to be called or known "by name" indicated special individual notice (Exodus
31:2 Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 45:3, 4). Genesis 2:19, 20 even displays a conception ...
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Unwearied (5 Occurrences)
... 12:12 The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you,
accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power ...
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Wonder (148 Occurrences)
... the Old Testament the "wonder" is chiefly a miraculous work, so in the Gospels the
feeling of wonder is chiefly drawn out by the marvelous displays of Christ's ...
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Wonderful (71 Occurrences)
... the Old Testament the "wonder" is chiefly a miraculous work, so in the Gospels the
feeling of wonder is chiefly drawn out by the marvelous displays of Christ's ...
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Fortitude (5 Occurrences)
... 12:12 The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you,
accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power ...
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Tokens (11 Occurrences)
... 12:12 The signs that characterize the true Apostle have been done among you,
accompanied by unwearied fortitude, and by tokens and marvels and displays of power ...
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Relationships (1 Occurrence)
... 35). The mother, too ('em; meter), naturally displays love and care (Genesis
25:28 Proverbs 4:3 Isaiah 49:15; Isaiah 66:13). To ...
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Esther (48 Occurrences)
... The narrative displays her as a woman of clear judgment, of magnificent self-control,
and capable of the noblest self-sacrifice. See ESTHER, BOOK OF. ...
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