Topical Bible: Finely

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The term "finely" in the context of the Bible often refers to the quality and craftsmanship of materials, particularly in relation to the construction of sacred objects and garments. This term underscores the importance of precision, care, and excellence in the service and worship of God, reflecting His glory and holiness.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 28:5-6 : "They are to use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. They are to make the ephod of finely woven linen, embroidered with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn." In this passage, the term "finely" is associated with the high standard of craftsmanship required for the priestly garments. The ephod, a sacred vestment worn by the high priest, was to be made with the utmost skill and attention to detail, symbolizing the purity and sanctity required in approaching God.

2. Exodus 39:2-3 : "Bezalel made the ephod of finely woven linen, embroidered with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. He hammered out thin sheets of gold and cut threads from them to interweave with the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and the fine linen—the work of a skilled craftsman." This description highlights the intricate process and the high level of artistry involved in creating the ephod. The use of "finely" here emphasizes the dedication and skill of Bezalel, who was divinely inspired to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings.

3. Isaiah 3:24 : "Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty." In this prophetic passage, "fine clothing" is contrasted with sackcloth, symbolizing a reversal of fortune and the consequences of Israel's disobedience. The term "finely" in this context underscores the loss of dignity and the judgment that comes from turning away from God's commandments.

Theological Significance:

The use of "finely" in the Bible often conveys a deeper theological message about the nature of worship and the character of God. The meticulous attention to detail in the construction of sacred objects and garments reflects the holiness and perfection of God. It serves as a reminder that worship is not to be approached casually but with reverence and excellence.

In the Old Testament, the instructions for the tabernacle and the priestly garments were given directly by God, indicating that the quality of materials and craftsmanship was of divine importance. This attention to detail was not merely for aesthetic purposes but was intended to teach the Israelites about the sanctity of God's presence and the seriousness of their covenant relationship with Him.

Furthermore, the concept of "finely" crafted items can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's life. Just as the artisans were called to create objects of beauty and precision for God's service, Christians are called to live lives that reflect the beauty and holiness of God, striving for excellence in all things as an act of worship.

Cultural Context:

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the quality of materials and craftsmanship was often associated with wealth, status, and religious devotion. The use of fine materials in religious contexts signified the value placed on the deity being worshiped. In the biblical narrative, the use of "finely" crafted items in the tabernacle and temple underscores the Israelites' devotion to Yahweh and their recognition of His supreme worth.

The emphasis on "finely" crafted items also served to distinguish the worship of Yahweh from that of surrounding pagan cultures, where idolatry and ritual impurity were prevalent. By adhering to God's specific instructions for worship, the Israelites demonstrated their commitment to a holy and set-apart life, in contrast to the practices of their neighbors.

In summary, the term "finely" in the Bible is rich with meaning, pointing to the excellence required in worship, the holiness of God, and the call for believers to reflect His glory in their lives.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(adv.) In a fine or finished manner.

Strong's Hebrew

1851. daq -- thin, small, fine
... Word Origin from daqaq Definition thin, small, fine NASB Word Usage dwarf (1), fine
(3), fine dust (1), finely ground (1), gaunt* (2), gentle (1), thin (5). ...
/hebrew/1851.htm - 6k

8278. serad -- perhaps plaited or braided work
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition perhaps plaited or braided work
NASB Word Usage finely woven (1), woven (3). service. ...
/hebrew/8278.htm - 6k

8336. shesh -- byssus
... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition byssus NASB Word Usage fine linen (16),
fine...linen (21), finely...linen (1). blue, fine twined linen, marble, silk. ...
/hebrew/8336.htm - 6k

Library

Aubrey Leigh was a Man who had Chosen his Own Way of Life...
... scholar, and attaining his successes by leaps and bounds rather than by close and
painstaking study, the day came,"as it comes to all finely- tempered spirits ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xviii aubrey leigh was a.htm

Concerning the Building of a Church in Honor of the Apostles at ...
... of various colors. He also formed the inner roof of finely fretted work,
and overlaid it throughout with gold. The external covering ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter lviii concerning the building of.htm

Letter Lxvi. To Pammachius.
... of those who sneered at them. A finely strung mind is more readily overcome
by contumely than by terror. And men whom no tortures ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter lxvi to pammachius.htm

Grundtvig's Early Years
... His mother, Catherine Marie Bang, was a high-minded, finely educated woman with
an ardent love for her country, its history, traditions and culture. ...
/.../hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter eleven grundtvigs early years.htm

The Beginning of Justification. In what Sense Progressive.
... Lib.3, c.5). He finely expresses the same idea in another passage, when he compares
the zeal of such men to those who in a race mistake the course (August. ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 14 the beginning of.htm

1 Timothy i. 15, 16
... Is it the perfection of a lamp to be elegantly formed, and finely turned,
or to shine brightly, and to enlighten the whole house? ...
/.../homily iv 1 timothy i.htm

part i.
... all around me, and in my physical frame, in the flowing blood, in the heaving lungs,
and chiseled limbs, while the accountable actions of this finely-knit and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clark/the faithful steward/part i.htm

Natural Law in the Spiritual World
... There is much in this book which is striking, original, suggestive, at once finely
conceived and eloquently expressed; much, which will be most helpful to both ...
/.../drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/natural law in the spiritual.htm

The Shepherd among his Flock
... himself. He invariably had the right word for the occasion, and responded
with a finely balanced emotion to each individual situation. ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/the shepherd among his flock.htm

The Kingdom of God: Its Tasks
... It is finely stated in the words with which Emile de Laveleye closes his book
"Sur la propriete": "There is a social order which is the best. ...
/.../rauschenbusch/the social principles of jesus/chapter v the kingdom of.htm

Thesaurus

Finely (27 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a fine or finished manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Finely (27 Occurrences). Exodus 26:1 Moreover ...
/f/finely.htm - 14k

Plaited (12 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 and the finely wrought garments, and the holy garments for Aaron the
priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office ...
/p/plaited.htm - 9k

Woven (40 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the priest-the
garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office, (See NAS NIV). ...
/w/woven.htm - 19k

Sacred (140 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the priest-the
garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office, (See NIV). ...
/s/sacred.htm - 36k

Ministering (63 Occurrences)
... Exodus 35:19 the finely worked garments, for ministering in the holy place, the
holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister ...
/m/ministering.htm - 25k

Priest's (75 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the priest-the
garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office, (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS ...
/p/priest's.htm - 29k

Worked (145 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 31:10 the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the
priest-the garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office, (WEB RSV). ...
/w/worked.htm - 36k

Wrought (186 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 and the finely wrought garments, and the holy garments for Aaron the
priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office, (ASV ...
/w/wrought.htm - 37k

Office (64 Occurrences)
... Exodus 31:10 the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the priest-the
garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office, (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS ...
/o/office.htm - 30k

Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... formidable appearance. The back is grayish black, the feathers finely penciled,
the shaft being white, the median line tawny. The ...
/o/ossifrage.htm - 10k

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Finely (27 Occurrences)

Exodus 26:1
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains: of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shalt thou make them.
(See NIV)

Exodus 26:31
And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shall it be made.
(See NIV)

Exodus 26:36
And thou shalt make a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the weaver in colours.
(See NIV)

Exodus 27:9
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen a hundred cubits long for one side.
(See NIV)

Exodus 27:16
And for the gate of the court shall be a screen of twenty cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the weaver in colours: their pillars four, and their sockets four.
(See NIV)

Exodus 27:18
The length of the court shall be a hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits, of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass.
(See NIV)

Exodus 28:6
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.
(See NIV)

Exodus 28:8
And the skilfully woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
(See NIV)

Exodus 28:15
And thou shalt make a breastplate of judgment, the work of the skilful workman; like the work of the ephod thou shalt make it: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
(See NIV)

Exodus 31:10
the finely worked garments-the holy garments for Aaron the priest-the garments of his sons to minister in the priest's office,
(WEB ASV RSV)

Exodus 35:19
the finely worked garments, for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.'"
(WEB ASV RSV)

Exodus 36:8
And every wise-hearted man among them that wrought the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains: of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman made he them.
(See NIV)

Exodus 36:35
And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; with the cherubim the work of the skilful workman made he it.
(See NIV)

Exodus 36:37
And he made a screen for the door of the Tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the weaver in colours;
(See NIV)

Exodus 38:9
And he made the court; for the south side southward the hangings of the court were of fine twined linen, a hundred cubits.
(See NIV)

Exodus 38:16
All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.
(See NIV)

Exodus 38:18
And the screen for the gate of the court was the work of the weaver in colours, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; and twenty cubits was the length, and the height in the breadth was five cubits, answerable to the hangings of the court.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:1
Of the blue, purple, and scarlet, they made finely worked garments, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as Yahweh commanded Moses.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Exodus 39:2
And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:5
And the skilfully woven band, that was upon it, wherewith to gird it on, was of the same piece and like the work thereof: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, as the LORD commanded Moses.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:8
And he made the breastplate, the work of the skilful workman, like the work of the ephod: of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:24
They made on the skirts of the robe pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet, and twined linen.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:27
And they made the tunics of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,
(See NAS)

Exodus 39:28
and the mitre of fine linen, and the goodly head-tires of fine linen, and the linen breeches of fine twined linen,
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:29
and the girdle of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, the work of the weaver in colours; as the LORD commanded Moses.
(See NIV)

Exodus 39:41
the finely worked garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.
(WEB ASV RSV)

Leviticus 16:12
He shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before Yahweh, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil:
(See NAS NIV)

Subtopics

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