Definition and Context:
Enrollment in biblical terms often refers to the act of registering or numbering individuals, typically for purposes such as taxation, military service, or census-taking. This concept is seen in various instances throughout the Bible, where leaders or governing authorities required a count or registration of the people.

Old Testament References:
One of the earliest mentions of enrollment is found in the Book of Numbers, where God commands Moses to take a census of the Israelite community. Numbers 1:2-3 states, "Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army." This enrollment was primarily for organizing the military forces of Israel.

Another significant instance is found in 2 Samuel 24, where King David orders a census of Israel and Judah. This act of enrollment, however, incurs God's displeasure, leading to a plague upon the people. The narrative highlights the importance of divine guidance and the potential consequences of acting outside of God's will.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, enrollment is notably mentioned in the context of the birth of Jesus Christ. Luke 2:1-3 records, "Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to his own town to register." This enrollment, decreed by the Roman authorities, led Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace.

Theological Implications:
Enrollment in the Bible often serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the importance of obedience to His commands. The censuses in the Old Testament, when conducted according to God's instructions, were a means of organizing and preparing the people for His purposes. However, when done out of pride or self-reliance, as in the case of David, they could lead to divine judgment.

In the New Testament, the enrollment ordered by Caesar Augustus, though a secular act, plays a crucial role in the divine plan of salvation history. It sets the stage for the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies, demonstrating how God can use even the decrees of earthly rulers to accomplish His purposes.

Cultural and Historical Significance:
Enrollment practices in biblical times were often linked to governance and control, reflecting the administrative needs of ancient societies. They were tools for organizing military forces, collecting taxes, and managing populations. The biblical narratives surrounding enrollment provide insight into the socio-political structures of the time and God's interaction with human authority.

Conclusion:
While the act of enrollment in the Bible is primarily administrative, its occurrences are deeply intertwined with themes of divine providence, obedience, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Through these accounts, believers are reminded of the importance of aligning with God's will and recognizing His ultimate authority over all human affairs.1. (n.) The act of enrolling; registration.

2. (n.) A writing in which anything is enrolled; a register; a record.

582. apographe -- a register, enrollment
... a register, enrollment. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: apographe
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-og-raf-ay') Short Definition: an enrollment, census ...
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2778. kensos -- to muzzle
... tribute, poll tax Of Latin origin; properly, an enrollment ("census"), ie (by
implication) a tax -- tribute. (kenson) -- 3 Occurrences. (kensou) -- 1 Occurrence ...
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3187. yachas -- to enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy
... by genealogy (5), enrolled in the genealogies (1), enrolled in the genealogy (1),
enrolled genealogically (1), genealogical enrollment (4), genealogical list (1 ...
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Enrollment by Households in Egypt
... CHAPTER 7 ENROLLMENT BY HOUSEHOLDS IN EGYPT. ... An enrollment also took place
under Vespasian, but its date is not fixed by the evidence. ...
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The Syrian Enrollment in 8 Bc
... CHAPTER 8 THE SYRIAN ENROLLMENT IN 8 BC. IN the preceding ... and elsewhere. According
to Luke, the first enrollment was made a few years BC. in ...
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Luke's Account of the Enrollment
... CHAPTER 6 LUKE'S ACCOUNT OF THE ENROLLMENT. LUKE ... enrolled. This was the
first enrollment, made when Quirinius was governing Syria. ...
/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 6 lukes account of.htm

King Herod's Enrollment
... CHAPTER 9 KING HEROD'S ENROLLMENT. THE first enrollment in Syria was made
in the year 8-7 BC., but a consideration of the situation ...
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The Birth of Jesus.
... be enrolled. [This enrollment or census was the first step in the process
of taxation.] 2 This was the first enrolment. [Publius ...
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Some Associated Questions
... And after this man rose up Judas the Galilean in the days of the enrollment' and
caused people to revolt under his leadership: he also perished; and all, as ...
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Quirinius the Governor of Syria
... CHAPTER 11 QUIRINIUS THE GOVERNOR OF SYRIA. WE come now to the last serious
difficulty in Luke's account of the "First Enrollment". ...
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Note
... CCLX. is a poll-tax register of AD.72-3, based on the Household-Enrollment of
61-2; and references to older poll-tax registers are made, which imply previous ...
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The Question at Issue
... In accordance with the orders of the Roman Emperor, Augustus, there was made an
enrollment, or numbering, of the population of Herod's kingdom; and this was ...
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Was Christ Born in Bethlehem?
... CHAPTER 6 LUKE'S ACCOUNT OF THE ENROLLMENT. CHAPTER 7 ENROLLMENT BY HOUSEHOLDS
IN EGYPT. NOTE. CHAPTER 8 THE SYRIAN ENROLLMENT IN 8 BC. ...
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Enrollment (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Enrollment (9 Occurrences). Luke 2:2 This was the first
enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. (WEB YLT RSV). ...
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Chronology
... 1. Birth of Jesus: Jesus was born before the death of Herod the Great (Matthew
2:1) at the time of a census or enrollment made in the territory of Herod in ...
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Enrolled (23 Occurrences)

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Quirinius (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Quirinius (1 Occurrence). Luke 2:2 This was the first
enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. (WEB WEY ASV BBE NAS NIV). ...
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Zealot (4 Occurrences)
... The Zealots were a faction, headed by Judas of Galilee, who "in the days of the
enrollment" (compare Acts 5:37 Luke 2:1, 2) bitterly opposed the threatened ...
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Obeying (24 Occurrences)
... Acts 5:37 After this one rose up, Judas the Galilean, in the days of the enrollment,
and drew away much people after him, and that one perished, and all, as ...
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Obeyed (83 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS). Acts 5:37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the
days of the enrollment, and drew away some people after him. ...
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Juda (11 Occurrences)
... means "the son of James" not (the King James Version) "the brother of James." (5)
A Galilean who stirred up rebellion "in the days of the enrollment" (Acts 5:37 ...
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Levy (19 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To raise, as a siege. 6. (vt) To raise; to collect; said of troops,
to form into an army by enrollment, conscription, etc. ...
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Friends (152 Occurrences)
... Mattathias is promised enrollment among the king's Friends, to tempt him to apostatize
(1 Maccabees 2:18); Alexander Balas writes Jonathan among his Chief ...
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