Topical Encyclopedia
The term "evidently" is used in the context of the Bible to denote something that is clear, apparent, or obvious based on the evidence or circumstances presented. While the specific word "evidently" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept is woven throughout Scripture, where the clarity of God's actions, intentions, and truths are made manifest to believers and non-believers alike.
Scriptural Context1.
Manifestation of God's Power and Will: Throughout the Bible, God's power and will are made evident through His creation, miracles, and the fulfillment of prophecies.
Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." This passage highlights how the evidence of God's existence and attributes is apparent in the natural world.
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Jesus Christ's Ministry: The life and ministry of Jesus Christ provide numerous instances where His divine nature and mission are made evident. In
John 14:11 , Jesus says, "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves." Here, Jesus points to His works as clear evidence of His divine relationship with the Father.
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The Role of Faith: While evidence plays a crucial role in understanding God's truth, faith is also essential.
Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as "the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This suggests that while evidence can lead one to faith, faith itself often transcends what is immediately evident.
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The Apostolic Witness: The apostles frequently appealed to the evidence of Jesus' resurrection and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies to validate their message. In
Acts 2:32 , Peter declares, "God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses." The apostles' testimony serves as a historical and spiritual evidence of the truth of the Gospel.
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Moral and Spiritual Clarity: The Bible provides moral and spiritual guidance that is evident to those who seek to live according to God's will.
Psalm 19:8 states, "The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes." This verse underscores the clarity and evident truth found in God's commandments.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of "evidently" in the Bible underscores the importance of discernment and recognition of God's truth. Believers are called to perceive and acknowledge the evidence of God's work in the world and in their lives. This recognition is not merely intellectual but involves a heartfelt response to the evident truths of God's revelation.
Practical ApplicationFor Christians, living in a manner that makes the truth of the Gospel evident to others is a vital aspect of their witness.
Matthew 5:16 encourages believers, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." By embodying the teachings of Christ, believers make the evidence of God's love and truth apparent to the world around them.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In an evident manner; clearly; plainly.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
EVIDENCE; EVIDENT; EVIDENTLYev'-i-dens, ev'-i-dent-li cepher; elegchos, phaneros:
In Jeremiah 32:10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 44, cepher, "a writing," is translated (the King James Version) "evidence" (of the purchase of the field in Anathoth), the Revised Version (British and American) "deed"; "evidence" is also the translation of elegchos, "conviction," in the King James Version of Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is. the evidence of things not seen," the English Revised Version "proving," margin, "or test," better, as the American Standard Revised Version, "conviction," margin, "or test." The Greek word denotes "putting to the test," examining for the purpose of proof, bringing to conviction (Dr. W. F. Moulton). Thus if "test" or "proving" be adopted, a firm conviction of the reality of things not seen is implied as the result of putting to the proof. Trench remarks (New Testament Synonyms), "in juristic Greek elegchein is not merely to reply to, but to refute, an opponent." Hence, the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) translation argumentum, followed by Wyclif and Rheims version; Tyndale and Cranmer have "certayntie." (The sense of "conviction" appears in John 8:46, "Which of you convinceth (elegchei, the Revised Version (British and American) "convicteth") me of sin?"; John 3:20, "reproved," the Revised Version, margin "convicted"; John 16:8 the King James Version "He will reprove the world of sin," the Revised Version (British and American) "convict." Compare 1 Corinthians 14:24.) "Evident" is the translation of `al panim ("on the face") in Job 6:28, the King James Version "Look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie," margin, "Hebrew before your face," the Revised Version (British and American) "to your face," margin, "And it will be evident unto you if I lie," which is, perhaps, to be preferred to the text; delos, "manifest," is translated "evident" (Galatians 3:11); katadelos, "very manifest," is in Hebrews 7:15, the King James Version "far more evident," the Revised Version (British and American) "more abundantly evident"; prodelos, "manifest before-hand" (Hebrews 7:14), "evident." "Evidently" occurs only in Acts 10:3, as the translation of phaneros, "openly," "manifestly," the Revised Version (British and American) "openly."
It is important to note the true nature of faith according to the correct translation of Hebrews 11:1, as being the well-grounded and assured conviction of things not seen.
W. L. Walker
Greek
5320. phaneros -- manifestly, openly ... openly, publicly, clearly. Adverb from phaneros; plainly, ie Clearly or publicly --
evidently, openly. see GREEK phaneros. (phaneros) -- 3 Occurrences.
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5320.htm - 6k4270. prographo -- to write before
... From pro and grapho; to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe --
before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime). see GREEK pro. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
2185. zonoth -- armour... Regarded by some as if from zuwn or an unused root, and applied to military equipments;
but
evidently the feminine plural active participle of zanah; harlots
... /hebrew/2185.htm - 6kLibrary
That He Descended into Hell is Also Evidently Foretold in the ...
... 28. That He descended into hell is also evidently foretold in the Psalms, where
it is said, "Thou hast brought Me also into the dust of the death." And again ...
/.../28 that he descended into.htm
So Far He Has Set Forth a Single Exposition of the Passage; but on ...
... of God is not vindicated, which of course is contrary to the faith: and he goes
on through the mouth of this other,' whose assertions he evidently wishes to ...
/.../26 so far he has.htm
The Deaf Stammerer Healed and Four Thousand Fed.
... b 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech
[The man had evidently learned to speak before he lost his hearing. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxix the deaf stammerer healed.htm
Concerning the Centurion's Faith the Raising of the Widow's Son. ...
... Now, so evidently had the Lord Christ introduced no other god for the working of
so momentous a miracle as this, that all who were present gave glory to the ...
/.../chapter xviii concerning the centurions faith.htm
Peace in the Soul
... Evidently the militarists have assaulted it with their doctrine that might makes
right. ... Evidently it was not an outward but an inward peace. ...
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Political Religion
... been his prime aim. But he evidently thought that promises were all very
well, but thick walls were better. The two things recorded ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/political religion.htm
It is Said Then in the Psalms, "I Laid Me Down and Slept, and Rose ...
... another place, "Because Thou hast turned and quickened me, and brought me out of
the deep of the earth again." In the 87th Psalm He is most evidently spoken of ...
/.../30 it is said then.htm
Psalm LXXX.
... Thou wilt evidently be angry, in fact, as a father correcting, not as
a judge condemning. In such manner evidently Thou wilt be ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxx.htm
Perfect in Parts, Imperfect in Degrees.
... John's first epistle (ii.12-14), where he addresses believers as "young men" and
as "fathers," evidently with reference to their age, for he places the latter ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/x perfect in parts imperfect.htm
Man's Responsibility for his Acts.
... Is temptation necessary for man's moral development? The serpent was evidently
chosen because of its reputation for craft and treachery. ...
/.../kent/the making of a nation/study ii mans responsibility for.htm
Thesaurus
Evidently (4 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EVIDENCE; EVIDENT;
EVIDENTLY. ev
... WL Walker.
Multi-Version Concordance
Evidently (4 Occurrences). Luke
.../e/evidently.htm - 10kBishop (4 Occurrences)
... BISHOP. bish'-up: The word is evidently an abbreviation of the Greek episkopos;
Latin, episcopus. ... But both evidently have reference to the same persons. ...
/b/bishop.htm - 40k
Evident (26 Occurrences)
... offender can not always be made evident. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
EVIDENCE; EVIDENT; EVIDENTLY. ev'-i-dens, ev'-i-dent-li ...
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Timothy (28 Occurrences)
... He was evidently one of Paul's own converts, as the apostle describes him as his
beloved and faithful son in the Lord (1 Corinthians 4:17); and in 1 Timothy 1 ...
/t/timothy.htm - 38k
Lachish (22 Occurrences)
... foothills of the Shephelah on the border of the Philistine plain, belonging to Judah,
and, from the mention of Eglon in connection with it, evidently in the ...
/l/lachish.htm - 22k
New (1850 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5). Bigg says that the quotation which follows is a combination of passages
from Enoch, though the allusion to Enoch himself is evidently based on the ...
/n/new.htm - 101k
Gideon (45 Occurrences)
... He evidently had scarcely thought of himself as his country's deliverer. ... There was
evidently, however, a preliminary encampment at the place of rallying. ...
/g/gideon.htm - 36k
Hazor (19 Occurrences)
... Josephus (Ant., V, v, 1) says that Hazor was situated over the lake, Semechonitis,
which he evidently identifies with the Waters of Merom (Joshua 11:13). ...
/h/hazor.htm - 17k
Tychicus (5 Occurrences)
... He was with Paul at Troas, and evidently journeyed with him, as one of "Paul's company"
(Acts 21:8 the King James Version), all the way to Jerusalem. ...
/t/tychicus.htm - 14k
Euodia (1 Occurrence)
... Philippi. She and Syntyche, who is named in the same verse, were evidently
persons of note, prominent in the work of the church there. ...
/e/euodia.htm - 10k
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