Definition and Context
Enjoining, in a biblical context, refers to the act of directing, commanding, or urging someone to do something. It is often associated with the authoritative instruction given by God, prophets, apostles, or leaders within the biblical narrative. The concept of enjoining is closely related to obedience, duty, and the moral imperatives that are central to the life of faith.

Biblical Instances and Usage
Throughout the Bible, enjoining is seen in various forms, from divine commandments to apostolic exhortations. It is a means by which God communicates His will and expectations to His people, ensuring that they live in accordance with His statutes and purposes.

1. Divine Commandments: The most prominent example of enjoining is found in the Ten Commandments, where God directly instructs the Israelites on how to live a life pleasing to Him. In Exodus 20:1-17, God enjoins His people to follow these commandments as a covenantal obligation.

2. Prophetic Instructions: Prophets often enjoined the people of Israel to return to God and follow His ways. For instance, in Micah 6:8 , the prophet enjoins, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

3. Apostolic Exhortations: In the New Testament, the apostles frequently enjoin believers to live out their faith in practical ways. Paul, in his letters, often enjoins the early Christians to uphold moral and ethical standards. For example, in Ephesians 4:1 , Paul writes, "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received."

4. Jesus’ Teachings: Jesus Himself enjoined His followers to love one another and to keep His commandments. In John 15:12 , He states, "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

Theological Significance
Enjoining in the Bible underscores the importance of obedience to God's will. It reflects the belief that God's commands are not arbitrary but are given for the well-being and flourishing of His people. The act of enjoining is both a call to action and a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Moral and Ethical Implications
The enjoining of certain behaviors and attitudes in the Bible serves as a guide for moral and ethical living. It emphasizes virtues such as justice, mercy, humility, love, and holiness. These enjoinments are not merely external rules but are meant to transform the heart and align the believer's life with God's character.

Practical Application
For contemporary believers, the concept of enjoining remains relevant as it calls for a life of active faith and obedience. It challenges Christians to discern God's will through Scripture and to respond with commitment and action. Enjoining encourages believers to live out their faith in community, supporting one another in the pursuit of holiness and service to others.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Enjoin.

And First, Indeed in Enjoining us to Pray, He by the Very ...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 13 And first, indeed in enjoining us to pray,
he by the very injunction convicts us? And first, indeed ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 13 and first indeed.htm

Canons Appointed by the Council; Paphnutius, a Certain Confessor ...
... Book I. Chapter XXIII."Canons appointed by the Council; Paphnutius, a certain Confessor,
restrains the Council from forming a Canon enjoining Celibacy to all ...
/.../chapter xxiii canons appointed by the.htm

A Servant of Men
... Paul speaks much of himself, but he is not an egotist. When he says, 'I do so and
so,' it is a gracious way of enjoining the same conduct on his readers. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/a servant of men.htm

Rule for Interpreting Commands and Prohibitions.
... 24. If the sentence is one of command, either forbidding a crime or vice, or enjoining
an act of prudence or benevolence, it is not figurative. ...
/.../chapter 16 rule for interpreting commands.htm

If the Sentence is one of Command, Either Forbidding a Crime or ...
... 24. If the sentence is one of command, either forbidding a crime or vice, or enjoining
an act of prudence or benevolence, it is not figurative. ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 24 if the sentence.htm

List of the Benefits which Constantine Conferred in the Freedom of ...
... and wrote to the bishops of the cities and the governors of the provinces, desiring
them to contribute whatever might be wished, and enjoining submission and ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter viii list of the benefits.htm

1 Cor. xvi. 1
... And not only so, but also by his not enjoining them to deposit all at once, he makes
his counsel easy: since the gathering little by little hinders all ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xliii 1 cor xvi.htm

John xvii. 6
... Observe, in proof of this, how from the beginning He speaketh [2341] partly as
though informing and explaining to Him, partly as enjoining. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxxi john xvii 6.htm

Covenanting a Duty.
... Commands enjoining faith. In every variety of circumstances is the duty of believing
on God incumbent. ... Commands, enjoining the vowing of the vow. ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter iii covenanting a duty.htm

Acts XV
... to the law of Moses, you can not be saved." As we learn from a subsequent part of
this chapter, they were not content with merely enjoining circumcision, but ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xv.htm

Enjoining (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Enjoin. Multi-Version
Concordance Enjoining (1 Occurrence). Esther 9:21 to enjoin ...
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Jeroboam (96 Occurrences)
... of the kingdom, and erected at Dan and Bethel, the two extremities of his kingdom,
"golden calves," which he set up as symbols of Jehovah, enjoining the people ...
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Imposing (8 Occurrences)
... n.) of Impose. 2. (a.) Laying as a duty; enjoining. 3. (a.) Adapted to impress forcibly;
impressive; commanding; as, an imposing air; an imposing spectacle. ...
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Imposition (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of imposing, laying on, affixing,
enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like. 2. (n ...
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Enjoins (1 Occurrence)

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Enjoineth (1 Occurrence)

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Daniel (74 Occurrences)
... God exposed him to persecution, and he was cast into a den of lions, but was
miraculously delivered; after which Darius issued a decree enjoining reverence for ...
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Darius (26 Occurrences)
... of lions. After his miraculous escape, a decree was issued by Darius enjoining
"reverence for the God of Daniel" (6:26). This king ...
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Abstinence (2 Occurrences)
... Here, as in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sanctions fasting, without enjoining
it, as a form through which emotion may spontaneously seek expression. ...
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