The term "from" is a preposition used extensively throughout the Bible to indicate the point of origin, separation, or distinction in various contexts. It is a word that helps to convey movement, transition, or change in both physical and spiritual realms. In the Berean Standard Bible , "from" is used to describe a wide range of actions and relationships, often highlighting God's interaction with humanity, the movement of people, and the separation from sin or evil.

Divine Deliverance and Protection

One of the most significant uses of "from" in the Bible is in the context of divine deliverance and protection. God frequently promises to deliver His people from their enemies and from various forms of danger. For example, in Psalm 34:4, the psalmist declares, "I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." This verse emphasizes God's role as a protector who rescues His followers from fear and distress.

Separation from Sin

The concept of separation from sin is central to the biblical narrative. Believers are called to turn away from sin and live a life that is pleasing to God. In Romans 6:18, Paul writes, "You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness." Here, "from" indicates a transition from a life dominated by sin to one characterized by righteousness, underscoring the transformative power of faith in Christ.

Geographical and Physical Movement

"From" is also used to describe geographical and physical movement, often in the context of God's guidance or the fulfillment of His promises. In Genesis 12:1, God commands Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you." This directive marks the beginning of Abram's journey of faith and the establishment of God's covenant with him.

Spiritual and Moral Distinction

The Bible frequently uses "from" to highlight spiritual and moral distinctions between God's people and the surrounding nations or between righteousness and wickedness. In 2 Corinthians 6:17, Paul exhorts believers, "Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." This call to separation underscores the importance of holiness and purity in the life of a believer.

Judgment and Consequences

"From" is also used in the context of judgment and consequences, often indicating the removal or separation of individuals from God's presence due to sin. In Matthew 25:41, Jesus speaks of the final judgment, saying, "Then He will say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'" This use of "from" signifies a permanent separation from God as a result of unrepentant sin.

Conclusion

The preposition "from" serves as a critical linguistic tool in the Bible, illustrating themes of deliverance, separation, movement, and distinction. Its usage underscores the dynamic relationship between God and humanity, highlighting His role as a deliverer, the call to holiness, and the consequences of sin. Through its various applications, "from" helps to convey the transformative journey of faith and the ongoing process of sanctification in the life of a believer.(prep.) Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever departure, setting out, commencement of action, being, state, occurrence, etc., or procedure, emanation, absence, separation, etc., are to be expressed. It is construed with, and indicates, the point of space or time at which the action, state, etc., are regarded as setting out or beginning; also, less frequently, the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; -- the aritithesis and correlative of to; as, it, is one hundred miles from Boston to Springfield; he took his sword from his side; light proceeds from the sun; separate the coarse wool from the fine; men have all sprung from Adam, and often go from good to bad, and from bad to worse; the merit of an action depends on the principle from which it proceeds; men judge of facts from personal knowledge, or from testimony.509. anothen -- from above
... from above. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: anothen Phonetic Spelling:
(an'-o-then) Short Definition: from above, from the beginning, again Definition ...
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1537. ek -- from, from out of
... from, from out of. Part of Speech: Preposition Transliteration: ek or ex Phonetic
Spelling: (ek) Short Definition: from out, out from among, from Definition ...
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3606. hothen -- from where, for which reason
... from where, for which reason. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: hothen Phonetic
Spelling: (hoth'-en) Short Definition: whence, wherefore Definition: (a ...
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1578. ekklino -- to deviate, to turn away (from someone or ...
... to deviate, to turn away (from someone or something). Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ekklino Phonetic Spelling: (ek-klee'-no) Short Definition: I fall ...
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578. apoblepo -- to look away from all else at an object
... to look away from all else at an object. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apoblepo
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ob-lep'-o) Short Definition: I look away from ...
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575. apo -- from, away from
... from, away from. Part of Speech: Preposition Transliteration: apo Phonetic Spelling:
(apo') Short Definition: from, away from Definition: from, away from. ...
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1564. ekeithen -- from there
... from there. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: ekeithen Phonetic Spelling:
(ek-i'-then) Short Definition: thence, from that place Definition: thence, from ...
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3771. ouranothen -- from heaven
... from heaven. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: ouranothen Phonetic Spelling:
(oo-ran-oth'-en) Short Definition: from heaven Definition: from heaven, from ...
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2081. esothen -- from within
... from within. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: esothen Phonetic Spelling:
(es'-o-then) Short Definition: from within, inside Definition: (a) from within ...
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1553. ekdemeo -- to be away from home, absent
... to be away from home, absent. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ekdemeo Phonetic
Spelling: (ek-day-meh'-o) Short Definition: I go abroad, am absent ...
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178. ob -- a bottle (made from animal skin), a necromancer
... 177b, 178. ob. 179 . a bottle (made from animal skin), a necromancer.
Transliteration: ob Phonetic Spelling: (obe) Short Definition: mediums. ...
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4519. Menashsheh -- "causing to forget," a son of Joseph, also a ...
... from him, also a king of Judah , also two Israelites. Transliteration: Menashsheh
Phonetic Spelling: (men-ash-sheh') Short Definition: Manasseh. ...
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4480. min -- from
... from. Transliteration: min or minni or minne Phonetic Spelling: (min) Short Definition:
than. ... above, after, among, at, because of, by reason of, from among, in,. ...
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836. Asher -- "happy one," a son of Jacob, also the tribe ...
... 835, 836. Asher. 837 . "happy one," a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended
from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine. Transliteration ...
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5317. nopheth -- flowing honey, honey from the comb
... 5316, 5317. nopheth. 5318 . flowing honey, honey from the comb. Transliteration:
nopheth Phonetic Spelling: (no'-feth) Short Definition: honey. ...
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4509. Minyamin -- "from the right hand," the name of several ...
... Minyamin. 4510 . "from the right hand," the name of several Israelites.
Transliteration: Minyamin Phonetic Spelling: (min-yaw-meen') Short Definition: Miniamin ...
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167. ahal -- to move a tent (from place to place)
... 166, 167. ahal. 168 . to move a tent (from place to place). Transliteration:
ahal Phonetic Spelling: (aw-hal') Short Definition: moved. ...
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1574. gomed -- a short cubit (from elbow to knuckles of clenched ...
... 1573, 1574. gomed. 1575 . a short cubit (from elbow to knuckles of clenched
fist). Transliteration: gomed Phonetic Spelling: (go'-med) Short Definition: cubit ...
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1157. baad -- away from, behind, about, on behalf of
... 1156, 1157. baad. 1158 . away from, behind, about, on behalf of. Transliteration:
baad Phonetic Spelling: (beh-ad') Short Definition: through. ...
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3866. Ludim -- a tribe desc. from Mizraim
... from Mizraim. Transliteration: Ludim Phonetic Spelling: (loo-dee') Short Definition:
Ludim. Word Origin from the same as Lud Definition a tribe desc. ...
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... From the Fifth Book. From the Preface. You are not content to fulfil the
office, when I am present with you, of a taskmaster to ...
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From (49607 Occurrences)
... the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; -- the aritithesis
and correlative of to; as, it, is one hundred miles from Boston to ...
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Source (16 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The rising from the ground, or beginning, of a stream of water or the like;
a spring; a fountain. ... Matthew 21:25 The baptism of John, where was it from? ...
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Vicinity (18 Occurrences)
... wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children
who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years ...
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Shur (6 Occurrences)
... enclosure; a wall, a part, probably, of the Arabian desert, on the north-eastern
border of Egypt, giving its name to a wilderness extending from Egypt toward ...
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Silk (4 Occurrences)
... the larvae of Bombyx mori. 2. (n.) Hence, thread spun, or cloth woven, from
the above-named material. 3. (n.) That which resembles ...
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Kadeshbarnea (9 Occurrences)
... There the returning spies found the camp (Numbers 13:26); there Miriam died and
was buried (Numbers 20:1); from thence messengers were sent to the king of Edom ...
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Kadesh-barnea (9 Occurrences)
... There the returning spies found the camp (Numbers 13:26); there Miriam died and
was buried (Numbers 20:1); from thence messengers were sent to the king of Edom ...
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Silkworm
... silk'-wurm ((1) meshi (Ezekiel 16:10, 13), perhaps from mashah, "to draw" "to extract"
compare Arabic masa' of same meaning; Septuagint trichapton, "woven of ...
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Sinim (1 Occurrence)
... si'-nim, sin'-im ('erets cinim; ge Person): The name occurs in Isaiah's prophecy
of the return of the people from distant lands: "Lo, these shall come from far ...
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Shone (27 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 9:3 As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly
a light from the sky shone around him. (WEB ASV DBY YLT). ...
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