The term "distinguished" refers to someone or something marked by eminence, excellence, or distinction. In the biblical context, it often pertains to individuals who stand out due to their faith, wisdom, leadership, or divine favor. The Bible provides numerous examples of distinguished figures whose lives and actions have left a significant impact on the narrative of Scripture and the faith of believers.

Distinguished Individuals in the Old Testament

1. Abraham: Known as the father of faith, Abraham is distinguished for his unwavering trust in God. Genesis 15:6 states, "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness." His faith and obedience set him apart as a pivotal figure in God's covenantal plan.

2. Joseph: Distinguished for his integrity and wisdom, Joseph rose to prominence in Egypt. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, he remained faithful to God. Genesis 41:39-40 records Pharaoh's acknowledgment of Joseph's discernment: "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders."

3. Moses: As the leader who delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage, Moses is distinguished by his close relationship with God. Exodus 33:11 notes, "The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend." His role as lawgiver and prophet marks him as a central figure in the Old Testament.

4. David: Known as a man after God's own heart, David is distinguished for his leadership and poetic contributions to the Psalms. Despite his flaws, his deep repentance and devotion to God are evident throughout his life. 1 Samuel 13:14 highlights his unique standing: "The LORD has sought out a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler of His people."

Distinguished Individuals in the New Testament

1. John the Baptist: Distinguished as the forerunner of Christ, John the Baptist's ministry of repentance prepared the way for Jesus. Jesus Himself acknowledged John's unique role in Matthew 11:11: "Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist."

2. Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Distinguished by her humble acceptance of God's will, Mary is honored for her role in the incarnation of Christ. Luke 1:38 records her response to the angel Gabriel: "I am the Lord’s servant. May it happen to me according to your word."

3. The Apostle Paul: Distinguished for his missionary zeal and theological contributions, Paul played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity. His letters form a significant portion of the New Testament. In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul reflects on his life: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Distinguished Qualities and Attributes

The Bible also highlights certain qualities that distinguish individuals in the eyes of God and others:

· Wisdom: Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes the value of wisdom: "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding."

· Faithfulness: Distinguished individuals are often marked by their faithfulness to God. Hebrews 11, known as the "Faith Hall of Fame," lists numerous figures who demonstrated remarkable faith.

· Humility: Humility is a distinguishing trait that God honors. James 4:10 advises, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you."

· Righteousness: The pursuit of righteousness sets individuals apart. Matthew 5:6 states, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

In summary, the concept of being distinguished in the Bible is closely tied to one's relationship with God, adherence to His commandments, and the demonstration of godly attributes. These individuals and qualities serve as examples for believers striving to live lives that honor God and impact the world around them.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Distinguish.

2. (a.) Marked; special.

3. (a.) Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds.

139. hairesis -- choice, opinion
... The term stresses the -- and hence how being a Sadducee (Ac 5:17) was sharply
distinguished from being a Pharisee (Ac 15:5; 26:5). ...
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5550. chronos -- time
... Of uncertain derivation; a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished
from kairos, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from aion ...
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84. adelos -- uncertainly
... without certain aim. Cognate: 84 -- properly, not apparent because not
clearly seen (distinguished). See 82 (). Word Origin from ...
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3741. hosios -- righteous, pious, holy
... Of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus
distinguished from dikaios, which refers rather to human statutes and relations ...
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3793. ochlos -- a crowd, multitude, the common people
... frequently than the (""). The singular and plural be distinguished in
translation because they each express distinct nuances. [Of the ...
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2570. kalos -- beautiful, good
... properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), ie
Valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from agathos ...
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5590. psuche -- breath, the soul
... From psucho; breath, ie (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal
sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from pneuma ...
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2903. kratistos -- strongest, noblest
... most excellent, an official epithet, used in addressing a Roman of high rank, and
in the second century one of equestrian (as distinguished from senatorial ...
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1100. glossa -- the tongue, a language
... Phonetic Spelling: (gloce-sah') Short Definition: the tongue, a language, nation
Definition: the tongue, a language, a nation (usually distinguished by their ...
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4458. pos -- at all
... See also 1513 () and 3381 (). [4458 () is an enclitic, and therefore distinguished
from the 4459 ("how") that uses a circumflex accent.]. ...
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4022. meged -- excellence
... From an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing;
hence something valuable, as a product or fruit -- pleasant, precious ...
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6395. palah -- to be separated or distinct
... root Definition to be separated or distinct NASB Word Usage distinguished (1), make
a distinction (1), makes a distinction (1), set apart (2), wonderfully (1 ...
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3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... NASB Word Usage abounding (1), achieve honor (1), became fierce (1), became heavy
(1), boasting (1), burdensome (1), dim (1), distinguished (3), dull (2 ...
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6396. Pallu -- a son of Reuben
... Pallu, Phallu. From palah; distinguished; Pallu, an Israelite -- Pallu, Phallu.
see HEBREW palah. 6395, 6396. Pallu. 6397 . Strong's Numbers.
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6411. Pelayah -- a man of Judah
... Pelaiah. Or Pla.yah {pel-aw-yaw'}; from pala' and Yahh; Jah has distinguished; Pelajah,
the name of three Israelites -- Pelaiah. see HEBREW pala'. ...
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5139. nazir -- one consecrated, devoted
... Word Origin from nazar Definition one consecrated, devoted NASB Word Usage consecrated
ones (1), Nazirite (9), Nazirites (2), one distinguished (2), untrimmed ...
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8453. toshab -- a sojourner
... manner. Or toshab (1 Kings 17:1) {to-shawb'}; from yashab; a dweller (but not
outlandish (nokriy)); especially (as distinguished from a native citizen (active ...
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5344a. naqab -- to pierce
... root Definition to pierce NASB Word Usage bored (1), designate (1), designated
(6), distinguished (1), holes (1), name (1), pierce (4), pierced (1). ...
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Whether the Persons are Distinguished by the Relations?
... OF THE PERSONS AS COMPARED TO THE RELATIONS OR PROPERTIES (FOUR ARTICLES)
Whether the persons are distinguished by the relations? ...
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Whether Habits are Distinguished by their Objects?
... OF THE DISTINCTION OF HABITS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether habits are distinguished by
their objects? ... Therefore habits are not distinguished by their objects. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether habits are distinguished by.htm

Most Distinguished and Venerated Sir:
... MOST DISTINGUISHED AND VENERATED SIR. They who do not give their assent
to the sentiments of others, seem to themselves, and wish ...
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Whether the Species of Sacrilege are Distinguished According to ...
... OF SACRILEGE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the species of sacrilege are
distinguished according to the sacred things? Objection 1: It ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the species of sacrilege.htm

Whether the Powers are Distinguished by their Acts and Objects?
... OF THOSE THINGS WHICH BELONG TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUL IN GENERAL (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether the powers are distinguished by their acts and objects? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the powers are distinguished.htm

Whether the Relations in God are Really Distinguished from Each ...
... THE DIVINE RELATIONS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the relations in God are really
distinguished from each other? Objection 1: It would ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the relations in god.htm

The Work of the Holy Spirit Distinguished.
... IV. The Work of the Holy Spirit Distinguished. ... What, in general, is the work of the
Holy Spirit as distinguished from that of the Father and of the Son? ...
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Whether the Species of Gluttony are Fittingly Distinguished?
... OF GLUTTONY (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the species of gluttony are fittingly distinguished? ...
For the above are distinguished according to diversity of circumstance. ...
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Whether the Degrees of Prophecy Can be Distinguished According to ...
... OF THE DIVISION OF PROPHECY (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the degrees of prophecy
can be distinguished according to the imaginary vision? ...
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Whether the Various Mansions are Distinguished According to the ...
... OF THE HAPPINESS OF THE SAINTS AND THEIR MANSIONS (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the various
mansions are distinguished according to the various degrees of charity? ...
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Distinguished (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Distinguished (14 Occurrences). ... so shall we be distinguished,
I and thy people, from every people that is on the face of the earth. ...
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Principal (28 Occurrences)
... one who acts independently, or who has controlling authority or influence; as, the
principal of a faction, a school, a firm, etc.; -- distinguished from a ...
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Distinguish (16 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself
discernible. Multi-Version Concordance Distinguish (16 Occurrences). ...
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Roll (57 Occurrences)
... paste rolls well. 21. (vi) To beat a drum with strokes so rapid that they
can scarcely be distinguished by the ear. 22. (vi) To ...
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Ignorance (27 Occurrences)
... men"); agrammatos corresponds to modern "illiterate" (compare John 7:15 Acts
26:24); idiotes originally denoted "the private man" as distinguished from those ...
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Reason (438 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The faculty or capacity of the human mind by which it is distinguished from
the intelligence of the inferior animals; the higher as distinguished from ...
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Main (17 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the
ocean. 9. (n.) The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland. ...
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Body (562 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as
distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person. ...
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Ezra (28 Occurrences)
... In that year another distinguished personage, Nehemiah, appears on the scene. ... The
two are still distinguished in the Vulgate version as I. and II. Esdras. ...
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Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... Thus he belonged to that class of Jews usually residing outside of Palestine who,
though distinguished from the orthodox Palestinian Jew by a broader outlook ...
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