In the context of the Bible, the term "instance" is not frequently used in modern translations, but it can be understood as a particular occurrence or example of an event or action. The concept of an "instance" can be related to various biblical narratives and teachings where specific events or actions serve as examples or lessons for believers.

Instances of Faith

One of the most prominent instances of faith in the Bible is the account of Abraham. In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham's willingness to obey God, even in such a difficult command, serves as a powerful instance of faith and obedience. The Berean Standard Bible recounts this event: "Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you'" (Genesis 22:2). This instance is often cited as a profound example of trust in God's promises.

Instances of God's Provision

The Bible is replete with instances of God's provision for His people. One notable example is found in the account of the Israelites in the wilderness. In Exodus 16, God provides manna from heaven to feed the Israelites. The Berean Standard Bible describes this miraculous provision: "Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day'" (Exodus 16:4). This instance demonstrates God's faithfulness and care for His people, even in times of need.

Instances of Judgment

Instances of divine judgment are also prevalent in the Bible. The account of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 serves as a stark instance of God's judgment against sin. The Berean Standard Bible narrates the destruction of these cities: "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens" (Genesis 19:24). This instance is often referenced as a warning against immorality and disobedience to God's commands.

Instances of Mercy

The Bible also provides instances of God's mercy and forgiveness. The account of Jonah and the city of Nineveh is a prime example. Despite their wickedness, the people of Nineveh repent, and God spares them from destruction. The Berean Standard Bible records Jonah's message and the city's response: "Jonah began to go a day’s journey into the city, proclaiming, 'Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned!' And the people of Nineveh believed God" (Jonah 3:4-5). This instance highlights God's willingness to forgive those who turn from their sinful ways.

Instances of Jesus' Miracles

The Gospels are filled with instances of Jesus' miraculous works, which serve as signs of His divine authority and compassion. One such instance is the feeding of the five thousand, as recorded in Matthew 14. Jesus takes five loaves and two fish and miraculously multiplies them to feed a large crowd. The Berean Standard Bible recounts: "Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people" (Matthew 14:19). This instance demonstrates Jesus' power and His concern for the physical and spiritual needs of the people.

Instances of Transformation

The transformative power of encountering Christ is illustrated in the instance of Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus. In Acts 9, Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Christ and becomes the Apostle Paul. The Berean Standard Bible describes this pivotal moment: "As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?'" (Acts 9:3-4). This instance is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of Christ's presence and call.

These instances, among many others, serve as instructive examples within the biblical narrative, offering lessons on faith, obedience, provision, judgment, mercy, and transformation.1. (n.) A single occurrence or example.

2. (n.) The act or quality of being instant or pressing; urgency; solicitation; application; suggestion; motion.

3. (n.) That which is instant or urgent; motive.

4. (n.) That which offers itself or is offered as an illustrative case; something cited in proof or exemplification; a case occurring; an example.

5. (n.) A token; a sign; a symptom or indication.

6. (v. t.) To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.

7. (v. i.) To give an example.

5179. tupos -- typically
... scar; by analogy, a shape, ie A statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially,
a sampler ("type"), ie A model (for imitation) or instance (for warning ...
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993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of ...
... It seems to have been intended as a title of honor, though not perpetuated like
the surname Peter (this being the only instance of its occurrence ...
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1345. dikaioma -- an ordinance, a sentence of acquittal or ...
... pronounced (by God) to be righteous (just, the right); or the restoration of a criminal,
a fresh chance given him; a righteous deed, an instance of perfect ...
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4489. moneh -- a counted number, time
... time. From manah; properly, something weighed out, ie (figuratively) a portion of
time, ie An instance -- time. see HEBREW manah. 4488, 4489. moneh. 4490 . ...
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Naomi is an Instance of a Widow Receiving Back from Her Daughter ...
... Concerning Widows. Chapter VI. Naomi is an instance of a widow receiving
back from her daughter-in-law the fruits of? Naomi is ...
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The Other Instance of Delusion from Book Learning, Relates to Mr. ...
... Address 84: The other instance of delusion from book learning, relates
to Mr.? The other instance of delusion from book learning ...
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An Instance of Chastity which Teaches us that all Men Should not ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter VII. An instance of chastity which
teaches us that all men should not be emulous of all things. ...
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He Then Shows, from the Instance of Adam and Abel, and Other ...
... Section 3. He then shows, from the instance of Adam and Abel, and other examples,
the absence of alienation of essence in the case of the "generate" and ...
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The Instance of King Uzziah who was Overcome by the Taint of the ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XI. The instance of King Uzziah who was overcome by
the taint of the same malady. Of Uzziah, the ancestor of ...
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After the Instance Borrowed from the Mithraic Mysteries, Celsus ...
... Chapter XXIV. After the instance borrowed from the Mithraic mysteries,
Celsus declares that he who would investigate? After the ...
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An Instance of Brother Juniper's Great Power against the Devil
... PART TWO. HERE BEGINNETH THE LIFE OF BROTHER JUNIPER CHAPTER II AN INSTANCE
OF BROTHER JUNIPER'S GREAT POWER AGAINST THE DEVIL. The ...
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The Instance of Joash, King of Judah, Showing what was the ...
... Chapter XXI. The instance of Joash, King of Judah, showing what was the consequence
of his pride. Some such thing we read of in the book of Chronicles. ...
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An Instance of a Lukewarm Monk Caught in the Snares of ...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XII. An instance of a lukewarm monk caught in the
snares of covetousness. I know of one, who thinks himself ...
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The Most Eminent Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus.
... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 67."The Most Eminent
Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus. But there is ...
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Instance (9 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance
a fact. 7. (vi) To give an example. ...Instance (9 Occurrences). ...
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Ordinance (89 Occurrences)
... Version (British and American) generally retains "ordinance," but sometimes substitutes
"statute" (eg Exodus 18:20 Psalm 99:7). In one instance the Revised ...
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Example (54 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) An instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a
problem to be solved, or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the ...
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Bondmaid (18 Occurrences)
... The first instance is that of Hebrew girl who has by birth, purchase or otherwise
come into temporary slavery. The word here is shiphchah. ...
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Genealogy (29 Occurrences)
... and a study of the effect of naive and exaggerated patriotism dealing with the supposed
facts of national life, or else, in the extreme instance, a highly ...
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Parousia
... For instance the word in Ignatius, Philadelphians, ix.2, means the Incarnation.
Or the Incarnation is called the first Parousia, as in Justin, Trypho, xiv. ...
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Crimes (22 Occurrences)
... The crime of sexual relation of persons within the degrees of relationship forbidden
by the Levitical law, as for instance, that of Lot's daughters with their ...
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Proverb (24 Occurrences)
... in answer to the insolent demands of Benhadad, "Let not him that girdeth on his
harness boast himself as he that putteth it off," is a well known instance of a ...
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Crime (45 Occurrences)
... The crime of sexual relation of persons within the degrees of relationship forbidden
by the Levitical law, as for instance, that of Lot's daughters with their ...
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Liver (16 Occurrences)
... The first recorded instance of divination (qv) is that of the teraphim of Laban.
By the teraphim the LXX. ... The prophet Ezekiel gives us a Biblical instance. ...
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