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The term "fronted" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of facing or confronting is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. In biblical narratives, the act of facing or confronting often involves standing before someone or something with purpose, intention, or in response to a divine calling.

Facing God and Divine Encounters

One of the most significant instances of "fronting" or facing is the encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush. In Exodus 3:4, Moses is called to face God directly: "When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses, Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'" This moment marks a pivotal point where Moses is fronted with his divine mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

Similarly, the prophet Isaiah experiences a profound encounter with God in Isaiah 6:1-8, where he is confronted with the holiness of God and his own unworthiness. Isaiah's response to this divine confrontation is one of humility and readiness to serve: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" (Isaiah 6:8).

Confronting Sin and Injustice

The Bible also speaks to the necessity of confronting sin and injustice. In the New Testament, Jesus often fronted the religious leaders of His time, challenging their hypocrisy and legalism. In Matthew 23, Jesus delivers a series of "woes" to the scribes and Pharisees, confronting them with their failure to uphold the true spirit of the law.

The Apostle Paul also exemplifies this concept in Galatians 2:11, where he recounts confronting Peter: "When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned." Paul’s confrontation was rooted in a desire to uphold the truth of the Gospel and ensure that the early church remained faithful to its teachings.

Facing Trials and Persecution

Believers are often called to face trials and persecution with courage and faith. In the Book of Acts, the early Christians frequently faced opposition for their faith. Acts 4:19-20 records Peter and John’s bold response to the Sanhedrin: "But Peter and John replied, 'Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.'"

The Apostle Paul, in his letters, encourages believers to stand firm in the face of adversity. In Ephesians 6:13, he writes, "Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand."

Conclusion

While the specific term "fronted" is not used in the Bible, the concept of facing or confronting is integral to the biblical narrative. Whether it is facing God, confronting sin, or standing firm in trials, the Scriptures provide numerous examples of individuals who were called to stand with courage and conviction in the presence of God and before others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (imp. & p. p.) of Front.

2. (a.) Formed with a front; drawn up in line.

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Jehoiada and Joash
... But she had her mother's courage, and as soon as she heard in the palace the shouts,
she dashed to the Temple, alone as she was, and fronted the crowd. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/jehoiada and joash.htm

At the Foot of the Bamboos
... Kha," or "At the Foot of the Bamboos.". It fronted one of the main
thoroughfares of the city. It was near the water's edge at the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/fagg/forty years in south china/v at the foot of.htm

In one of the Few Remaining Streets of Rome which the Vandal Hand ...
... the vandal hand of the modern builder and restorer has not meddled with, stands
the "Casa D'Angeli", a sixteenth-century building fronted with wonderfully ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/xvii in one of the.htm

Parting Counsels
... Add that the moment of the sword's falling is unknown, and you have a combination
which might shake the firmest nerves. Such a combination fronted Paul now. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/parting counsels.htm

'Before Governors and Kings'
... Agrippa had said that he would like 'to hear the man,' and so the performance was
got up 'by request.' Not a very sympathetic audience fronted Paul that day. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/before governors and kings.htm

The Bright Dawn of a Reign
... in suffering what he taught in song.' Exile, poverty, and danger are harsh but
effectual teachers, if accepted by a devout spirit, and fronted with brave effort ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the bright dawn of a.htm

The Secret of Immortal Youth
... I remember a sunset at sea, where the bosom of each wavelet that fronted the west
was aglow with fiery gold, and the back of each turned eastward was cold green ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the secret of immortal youth.htm

A Prophet's Strange Providers
... What did Jezebel think of this wild man from the other side of Jordan, with his
long hair and his loose mantle, who thus fronted Ahab and her? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a prophets strange providers.htm

Elijah's Weakness, and Its Cube
... the depth of the trough of the next, and no mortal spirit can keep itself at the
sublime elevation reached by Elijah when alone he fronted and converted a ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/elijahs weakness and its cube.htm

Last Days and After.
... stood on the threshold of eternity, and there was no need in his closing days to
make special preparation, for with heroic gladness he had fronted the foe, all ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclean/william black/vii last days and after.htm

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Fronted (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Front. 2. (a.) Formed with a front;
drawn up in line. Multi-Version Concordance Fronted (1 Occurrence). ...
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Frontier (6 Occurrences)

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Temple (614 Occurrences)
... It was fronted by a porch of like height, but with wings extending 20 cubits (30
ft.) on each side of the temple, making the total breadth of the vestibule 100 ...
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Ezekiel 40:17
Then brought he me into the outer court; and behold, there were chambers and a pavement, made for the court all around: thirty chambers were on the pavement.
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