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In the biblical narrative, events are pivotal occurrences that shape the unfolding of God's divine plan and the history of His people. These events range from miraculous interventions and covenantal moments to significant historical happenings that reveal God's character, His promises, and His interactions with humanity.

Creation
The Bible begins with the foundational event of creation, where God speaks the universe into existence. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This event establishes God as the sovereign Creator and sets the stage for His relationship with creation.

The Fall
The fall of man is a critical event that introduces sin into the world. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve's disobedience leads to the curse of sin and death, altering the course of human history and necessitating God's redemptive plan.

The Flood
The flood is a significant event of judgment and renewal. In Genesis 6-9, God judges the wickedness of humanity by sending a flood, sparing only Noah and his family. This event underscores God's holiness and His commitment to preserving a remnant for His purposes.

The Exodus
The exodus from Egypt is a defining event for the Israelites, marking their liberation from slavery. In Exodus 12:31, Pharaoh finally relents, saying, "Up, leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested." This event demonstrates God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.

The Giving of the Law
At Mount Sinai, God gives the Law to Moses, establishing a covenant with Israel. Exodus 20 records the Ten Commandments, which serve as a moral and spiritual foundation for the nation. This event highlights God's desire for a holy people set apart for His purposes.

The Conquest of Canaan
Under Joshua's leadership, the Israelites enter and conquer the Promised Land. This event fulfills God's promise to Abraham and demonstrates His faithfulness in providing for His people. Joshua 21:43 states, "So the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled there."

The Monarchy
The establishment of the monarchy marks a new era in Israel's history. Saul, David, and Solomon are key figures in this period. David's reign is particularly significant, as God promises that his lineage will endure forever, a promise ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (2 Samuel 7:16).

The Exile and Return
The Babylonian exile is a period of judgment and reflection for Israel. The return from exile, as recorded in books like Ezra and Nehemiah, signifies God's mercy and the restoration of His people. This event emphasizes God's sovereignty over nations and His commitment to His covenant.

The Birth of Jesus
The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the central event of the New Testament. In Luke 2:11, the angel announces, "Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!" This event marks the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant.

The Crucifixion and Resurrection
The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are the pivotal events of the Christian faith. Jesus' sacrificial death provides atonement for sin, and His resurrection conquers death, offering eternal life to believers. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."

The Ascension and Pentecost
Following His resurrection, Jesus ascends to heaven, and the Holy Spirit is poured out at Pentecost. Acts 2:4 describes, "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." These events empower the early church for mission and ministry.

The Second Coming
The anticipated return of Christ is a future event that promises the consummation of God's kingdom. Revelation 22:12 declares, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done." This event is the hope of believers, looking forward to the restoration of all things.
Greek
4819. sumbaino -- to come together, ie (of events) to come to pass
... to come together, ie (of events) to come to pass. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
sumbaino Phonetic Spelling: (soom-bah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I happen ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4819.htm - 8k

3195. mello -- to be about to
... form of melo (through the idea of expectation); to intend, ie Be about to be, do,
or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of ...
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3843. pantos -- altogether, by all means
... Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative, following)
in no event -- by all means, altogether, at all, needs, no doubt, in (no) wise ...
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4395. propheteuo -- to foretell, tell forth, prophesy
... prophesy. From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration,
exercise the prophetic office -- prophesy. see GREEK prophetes. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1697. dabar -- speech, word
... deed (2), deeds (3), defect* (1), desires (1), dispute (5), disputes (1), doings
(1), duty (1), edict (1), eloquent* (1), event (3), events (5), fulfillment (1 ...
/hebrew/1697.htm - 8k
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Of the Events which Happened on Account of Chrysostom.
... Book V. Chapter XXXIV."Of the events which happened on account of Chrysostom.
At this part of my history I know not what sentiments ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xxxiv of the events which.htm

Concerning Events .
... Book II. Chapter XXVI."Concerning Events . Of events [1879] , some are
in our hands, others are not. Those then are in our hands ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xxvi concerning events.htm

To this Series of Events it Will be Right that I Should Append an ...
... Book II. Chapter XIV. To this series of events it will be right that I
should append an account? To this series of events it will ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xiv to this series.htm

The Prediction of the Events which Happened to Christ when He was ...
... Chapter CII."The prediction of the events which happened to Christ when
He was born Why God permitted it. "And what follows "My ...
/.../chapter cii the prediction of the.htm

The Events which Preceded the Persecution in Our Times.
... Book VIII. Chapter I."The Events which preceded the Persecution in our Times.
1. It is beyond our ability to describe in a suitable ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter i the events which preceded.htm

The Events which Happened to the Heathen.
... Book VIII. Chapter XV."The Events which happened to the Heathen. 1. During
the entire ten years [2584] of the persecution, they ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xv the events which happened.htm

But if this Record of Events is False, as You Say...
... Book I. 55 But if this record of events is false, as you say? But if
this record of events is false, as you say, how comes it ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/55 but if this record.htm

Narrative of Events at Alexandria in the Time of Lucius the Arian ...
... Book IV. Chapter XIX."Narrative of events at Alexandria in the time of Lucius
the Arian, taken from a letter of Petrus, Bishop of Alexandria. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xix narrative of events at.htm

The Events which Happened at this Time to Dionysius and those in ...
... Book VII. Chapter XI."The Events which happened at this Time to Dionysius
and those in Egypt. 1. But as regards the persecution ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xi the events which happened.htm

The Miraculous Events that Accompanied the Birth of Christ.
... CHAPTER III. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. Section 14. The Miraculous Events that
accompanied the Birth of Christ. The Divine purpose in ...
/.../section 14 the miraculous events.htm

Thesaurus
Events (27 Occurrences)
...Events (27 Occurrences). Luke 1:1 As a number of attempts have been made to put
together in order an account of those events which took place among us, (BBE). ...
/e/events.htm - 14k

Foreknow (1 Occurrence)
... It is a term used in theology to denote the prescience or foresight of God, that
is, His knowledge of the entire course of events which are future from the ...
/f/foreknow.htm - 36k

Foreknowledge (2 Occurrences)
... It is a term used in theology to denote the prescience or foresight of God, that
is, His knowledge of the entire course of events which are future from the ...
/f/foreknowledge.htm - 37k

Joram (26 Occurrences)
... 3:1) is due to the intention of the compiler of Kings to refer all the acts of Elisha
to the reign of Jehoram, thus dislocating the order of events in that ...
/j/joram.htm - 27k

Record (71 Occurrences)
... on parchment, for the purpose of preserving authentic evidence of; to register;
to enroll; as, to record the proceedings of a court; to record historical events...
/r/record.htm - 29k

Decrees (131 Occurrences)
... of creation to an unending eternity; ends as well as means, causes as well as effects,
conditions and instrumentalities as well as the events which depend upon ...
/d/decrees.htm - 36k

Prophet (315 Occurrences)
... nature might be. The foretelling of future events was not a necessary but
only an incidental part of the prophetic office. The great ...
/p/prophet.htm - 49k

Discrepancies
... Under the first head fall disagreements respecting numbers, dates, the form and
order of historical events, records of spoken words, geography, natural history ...
/d/discrepancies.htm - 20k

Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... of holidays, some based, according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural
changes of times and seasons, some on historical events connected with ...
/f/fasts.htm - 21k

Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... of holidays, some based, according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural
changes of times and seasons, some on historical events connected with ...
/f/feasts.htm - 36k

Resources
What were the key events in the life of Jesus Christ? (Part 1) | GotQuestions.org

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred? | GotQuestions.org

What were the key events in the life of Jesus Christ? (Part 2) | GotQuestions.org

Events: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Events (27 Occurrences)

Luke 1:1
As a number of attempts have been made to put together in order an account of those events which took place among us,
(BBE)

Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me, having made observation, with great care, of the direction of events in their order, to put the facts in writing for you, most noble Theophilus;
(BBE)

Luke 21:7
And they said to him, Master, when will these things be? and what sign will there be when these events are to take place?
(BBE)

Luke 21:11
great shakings also in every place, and famines, and pestilences, there shall be; fearful things also, and great signs from heaven there shall be;
(See NIV)

Luke 24:14
and were conversing about all these recent events;
(WEY)

Acts 1:7
And he said to them, It is not for you to have knowledge of the time and the order of events which the Father has kept in his control.
(BBE)

Acts 5:11
Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
(See NIV)

Acts 19:21
Now after these things had ended, Paul determined in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
(See RSV)

Acts 19:40
For indeed we are in danger of being accused concerning this day's riot, there being no cause. Concerning it, we wouldn't be able to give an account of this commotion."
(See NAS NIV)

1 Corinthians 9:22
I became to the weak, as weak, in order that I might gain the weak. To all I have become all things, in order that at all events I might save some.
(DBY)

Hebrews 11:3
By faith it is clear to us that the order of events was fixed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made from things which only seem to be.
(BBE)

Hebrews 11:7
Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.
(See RSV)

Revelation 1:1
The revelation given by Jesus Christ, which God granted Him, that He might make known to His servants certain events which must shortly come to pass: and He sent His angel and communicated it to His servant John.
(WEY)

Genesis 39:7
It happened after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said, "Lie with me."
(See NAS)

Numbers 23:25
Then Balak said to Balaam, If you will not put a curse on them, at all events do not give them a blessing.
(BBE)

2 Samuel 11:18
Then Joab sent David news of everything which had taken place in the war:
(See NAS)

2 Samuel 11:19
and he commanded the messenger, saying, "When you have finished telling all the things concerning the war to the king,
(See NAS)

1 Kings 12:15
So the king didn't listen to the people; for it was a thing brought about of Yahweh, that he might establish his word, which Yahweh spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
(See NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 29:30
Together with all his rule and his power, and the events which took place in his time, in Israel and in all the kingdoms of other lands.
(BBE)

2 Chronicles 10:15
So the king didn't listen to the people; for it was brought about of God, that Yahweh might establish his word, which he spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
(See NAS NIV)

Esther 3:1
After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes who were with him.
(See NAS NIV)

Esther 9:20
And Mordecai sent letters to all the Jews in every division of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, near and far,
(See NAS NIV)

Isaiah 41:22
Let the future be made clear to us: give us news of the past things, so that we may give thought to them; or of the things to come, so that we may see if they are true.
(See NAS)

Isaiah 44:7
If there is one like me, let him come forward and say it, let him make it clear and put it in order before me: who has made clear in the past the things to come? let him make clear the future to me.
(See NAS)

Daniel 12:7
Then in my hearing the man clothed in linen, who was over the river, lifting up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, took an oath by him who is living for ever that it would be a time, times, and a half; and when the power of the crusher of the holy people comes to an end, all these things will be ended.
(See NAS)

Daniel 12:8
I heard, but I didn't understand: then said I, my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?
(See NAS)

Micah 6:5
O my people, keep in mind now what was designed by Balak, king of Moab, and the answer which Balaam, son of Beor, gave him; the events, from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may be certain of the upright acts of the Lord.
(BBE)

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