In biblical terminology, the concept of being "grounded" often refers to being firmly established or rooted in faith, wisdom, or love. This idea is prevalent throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of a stable and unwavering foundation in one's spiritual life.

Grounded in Faith

The Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of being grounded to describe a strong and unshakeable faith. In Colossians 1:23, Paul exhorts believers to "continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard." Here, being grounded in faith implies a steadfastness that resists the shifting tides of false teachings and worldly influences. Similarly, in Ephesians 3:17, Paul prays that believers may be "rooted and grounded in love," suggesting that love is the soil in which faith grows and is sustained.

Grounded in Wisdom

The wisdom literature of the Old Testament also reflects the concept of being grounded. Proverbs 3:21-23 advises, "My son, do not lose sight of these—preserve sound judgment and discernment. They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble." Here, wisdom and discernment are portrayed as grounding forces that provide safety and stability in one's life journey.

Grounded in Love

The New Testament further expands on the idea of being grounded in love. In Ephesians 3:17-19, Paul speaks of being "rooted and grounded in love" so that believers "may have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth of His love, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge." This grounding in love is not merely an emotional experience but a profound understanding of Christ's sacrificial love, which serves as the foundation for all Christian relationships and actions.

Grounded in Truth

The concept of being grounded is also closely associated with truth. In John 17:17, Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." The grounding in truth is essential for spiritual growth and sanctification. The Word of God serves as the ultimate foundation upon which believers are to build their lives, ensuring that they are not swayed by false doctrines or deceptive philosophies.

Grounded in Christ

Ultimately, being grounded is about being firmly established in Christ Himself. In 1 Corinthians 3:11, Paul declares, "For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." Christ is the cornerstone, the essential grounding for the believer's faith and life. In Him, believers find their identity, purpose, and strength to withstand the trials and challenges of life.

The biblical concept of being grounded encompasses a holistic approach to the Christian life, involving faith, wisdom, love, truth, and a deep connection to Christ. It calls believers to cultivate a firm foundation that enables them to stand strong in their spiritual journey.(imp. & p. p.) of Ground.GROUND; GROUNDED

ground, ground'-ed ('adhamah, 'erets; ge):

(1) "Ground" is in the King James Version the translation of 'adhamah, "the soil," the ground so called from its red color, frequently also translated "earth" and "land" (Genesis 2:5, etc.; Exodus 3:5; Exodus 8:21, etc.); it is more often the translation of 'erets, which means rather the earth, most often translated "earth" and "land" (Genesis 18:2 Psalm 74:7 Isaiah 3:26, etc.); other words are chelqah, "portion," "field" (2 Samuel 23:12, the Revised Version (British and American) "plot"); charish, "ploughing" (1 Samuel 8:12); sadheh, "a plain," "a field" (1 Chronicles 11:13, the Revised Version (British and American) "plot of ground"); for other special words see DRY; FALLOW; PARCHED.

(2) In the New Testament the common word for "ground" is ge, "earth," "soil," "land" (Matthew 13:8 Acts 7:33, "holy ground," etc.); other words are agros, "field" (Luke 14:18, "I have bought a piece of ground" the Revised Version (British and American) "field"); chorion, "spot," "place" (John 4:5, "parcel of ground").

(3) As past participle of "to grind," "ground" appears as the translation of riphoth, pounded grain (2 Samuel 17:19, the Revised Version (British and American) "bruised"); "ground" is also the translation of Tachan (Exodus 32:20 Numbers 11:8 Deuteronomy 9:21, the Revised Version (British and American) "grinding").

(4) "Ground," as the basis or foundation of anything, occurs in 1 Timothy 3:15 as the translation of hedraioma (from edaphos), "the pillar and ground of the truth," the Revised Version, margin "stay."

"Grounded" is used in the sense of founded, based, fixed in (Isaiah 30:32), "and in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the Lord shall lay upon him," the King James Version margin "Hebrew every passing of the rod founded," the Revised Version (British and American) "and every stroke (margin "Hebrew passing") of the appointed staff (margin "Or staff of doom (Hebrew foundation)"), which Yahweh shall lay upon him"; following, Isaiah 30:31, "with his rod will he (Yahweh) smite him"; Delitzsch, "every stroke of the rod of destiny which Yahweh causes to fall upon Asshur"; the word is mucadhah, from yacadh, "to place," "to found," "to appoint," "to ordain," hence, "appointed rod (of punishment)," seems the simplest rendering.

In Ephesians 3:17 we have "rooted and grounded in love," and in Colossians 1:23, "if ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled," the Revised Version (British and American) "steadfast," both themelioo, "to lay a foundation." In Ecclesiasticus 18:6 "ground" is used for the "bottom of things," but the Revised Version (British and American) has "to track them out" (exichneuo), "to trace out."

(5) Figurative uses of "ground" are as representing the heart in relation to its reception of words of truth and righteousness (Jeremiah 4:3 Hosea 10:12, "Break up your fallow ground"); to the word of the kingdom as preached by Christ (Matthew 13:8, 23); dry, parched, thirsty ground stands for a poor condition (Psalm 107:33, 15 Isaiah 35:7; Isaiah 44:3; Isaiah 53:2 Ezekiel 19:13).

W. L. Walker

2311. themelioo -- to lay the foundation of
... Word Origin from themelios Definition to lay the foundation of NASB Word Usage
establish (1), firmly established (1), founded (1), grounded (1), laid the ...
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1840. exischuo -- to have strength enough
... Eph 3:17,18: " 17 So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through (4102 ); and that
you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 (1840) to comprehend with all ...
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949. bebaios -- firm, secure
... Word Origin from the same as basis Definition firm, secure NASB Word Usage certain
(1), firm (2), firmly grounded (1), guaranteed (1), more sure (1), steadfast ...
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4145. musadah -- foundation, appointment
... foundation, grounded. Feminine of muwcad; a foundation; figuratively, an appointment --
foundation, grounded. Compare myuccadah. see HEBREW muwcad. ...
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April 15. "Rooted and Grounded in Love" (Eph. Iii. 17).
... APRIL 15. "Rooted and grounded in love" (Eph. iii. 17). "Rooted and grounded
in love" (Ephesians 3:17). There is a very singular ...
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In Order to Dispose of an Objection Grounded on a Text in St. ...
... Book III. Chapter VI. In order to dispose of an objection grounded on a text in
St.? In order to dispose of an objection grounded on a text in St. John, St. ...
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To Giovanna Queen of Naples
... Christ sweet Jesus: I Catherine, servant and slave of the servants of Jesus Christ,
write to you in His precious Blood: with desire to see you grounded in the ...
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"God is Nearer to us than Our Own Soul"
... For our Soul is so deep-grounded in God, and so endlessly treasured, that we may
not come to the knowing thereof till we have first knowing of God, which is ...
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A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising
... Catechising. 'If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.' - Colossians
1:23. ... religion. If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.'. ...
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"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on ...
... There is nothing more desired in time of trouble than peace; but all peace is not
better than war: some necessary war is better than evil-grounded peace. ...
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That There are Two Portions in the Soul, and How.
... and experiences by the senses; and that is called superior, which reasons and draws
conclusions according to an intellectual knowledge not grounded upon the ...
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Of the Loving of God in Ourselves and Other Creatures...
... For as for the love which out of God we bear to ourselves or any others, it is not
worth the treating of, as being altogether defectuous and grounded in nature ...
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The Holy Spirit Forming Christ Within Us.
... with power through His Spirit in the inward man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may ...
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Love Unknowable and Known
... have been for inward strength communicated by a Divine Spirit, in order that Christ
may dwell in our hearts, and so we may be rooted and grounded in love. ...
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Grounded (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Ground. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
GROUND; GROUNDED. ground, ground'-ed ('adhamah, 'erets ...
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Well-grounded (1 Occurrence)
Well-grounded. Well-founded, Well-grounded. Well-hewn . Multi-Version
Concordance Well-grounded (1 Occurrence). Hebrews ...
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Ground (538 Occurrences)
... 22. (vi) To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded
on the bar. 23. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GROUND; GROUNDED. ...
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Grounds (7 Occurrences)

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Zeal (45 Occurrences)
... Numbers 25:11-13; 2 Corinthians 7:11; 9:2), or ignorant and misdirected (Romans
10:2; Philippians 3:6). As a Christian grace, it must be grounded on right ...
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Well-hewn (1 Occurrence)
Well-hewn. Well-grounded, Well-hewn. Welling . Multi-Version Concordance ... (See
NAS). Well-grounded, Well-hewn. Welling . Reference Bible.
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Well-founded (1 Occurrence)
Well-founded. Well-fortified, Well-founded. Well-grounded . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (See JPS). Well-fortified, Well-founded. Well-grounded . ...
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Fraud (15 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our preaching was not grounded on a delusion, nor prompted
by mingled motives, nor was there fraud in it. (WEY). ...
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Tabrets (6 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 30:32 And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD
shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of ...
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Rooted (15 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 3:17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that
you, being rooted and grounded in love, (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV ...
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