The term "intensely" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of intense emotions, actions, and experiences is prevalent throughout the biblical narrative. The Bible often describes the fervent and passionate nature of human and divine interactions, reflecting the depth of commitment and emotion that characterizes the relationship between God and His people.

Intense Love and Devotion

One of the most profound examples of intense love is found in the relationship between God and humanity. In Deuteronomy 6:5, the Israelites are commanded, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This commandment underscores the intensity of love and devotion that God desires from His people. The Shema, as this passage is known, calls for a wholehearted, all-encompassing love that permeates every aspect of life.

The New Testament echoes this intensity of love in the teachings of Jesus. In Matthew 22:37-38, Jesus reiterates the greatest commandment: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment." The call to love God intensely is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing a relationship that is passionate and all-consuming.

Intense Suffering and Trials

The Bible also addresses the intensity of human suffering and trials. The Book of Job is a profound exploration of intense suffering and the struggle to understand God's purposes. Job's lamentations and dialogues with his friends reveal the depth of his anguish and the intensity of his quest for answers. Despite his suffering, Job's faith remains steadfast, illustrating the intense perseverance required to endure trials.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of his own intense sufferings for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Paul recounts the hardships he endured, including beatings, imprisonments, and shipwrecks. His intense commitment to spreading the message of Christ is evident in his willingness to suffer for the sake of the Gospel.

Intense Prayer and Intercession

Intense prayer is another theme found throughout Scripture. The prayers of the prophets, kings, and apostles often reflect a deep intensity and fervor. In 1 Samuel 1:10, Hannah's prayer for a child is described as being "in bitterness of soul," and she "prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly." Her intense prayer is a heartfelt plea that demonstrates the power of earnest supplication.

Jesus Himself exemplifies intense prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. In Luke 22:44, it is written, "And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground." This moment captures the intensity of Jesus' prayer as He faced the impending crucifixion, highlighting the depth of His commitment to the Father's will.

Intense Zeal and Passion

The Bible also speaks of intense zeal and passion for God's work. In John 2:17, the disciples recall the words of Scripture, "Zeal for Your house will consume Me," as Jesus cleanses the temple. This intense zeal for the purity of worship and the honor of God's house is a reflection of Jesus' commitment to His Father's glory.

The Apostle Paul also exemplifies intense zeal in his ministry. In Romans 12:11, he exhorts believers to "never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." This call to maintain an intense passion for serving God is a reminder of the fervent dedication required in the Christian life.

Conclusion

The concept of intensity in the Bible encompasses a wide range of human experiences and divine interactions. Whether in love, suffering, prayer, or zeal, the Bible portrays a faith that is deeply passionate and committed, calling believers to engage with God and His purposes with their whole being.1. (adv.) Intently.

2. (adv.) To an extreme degree; as, weather intensely cold.

1128. gumnazo -- to exercise naked, to train
... clad, as with an ancient Greek athlete in a sporting event; (figuratively) to ,
ie with complete physical, emotional force like when working out intensely . ...
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4608. sikera -- fermented liquor
... strong drink. Of Hebrew origin (shekar); an intoxicant, ie Intensely fermented liquor --
strong drink. see HEBREW shekar. (sikera) -- 1 Occurrence. 4607, 4608 ...
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4361. prospeinos -- hungry
... very hungry. From pros and the same as peinao; hungering further, ie Intensely
hungry -- very hungry. see GREEK pros. see GREEK peinao. ...
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1901. epekteino -- to extend, mid. to stretch forward
... the force of the prefix, ). 1901 ("aptly stretching intensely towards")
is used only in Phil 3:13. It refers to the believer to ...
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389. anastenazo -- to sigh deeply
... 389 (from 303 , "moving from down" which intensifies 4727 , "groan") -- properly,
to sigh (groan) ; "to groan or to sigh deeply or intensely -- 'to groan deeply ...
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5003. talaiporeo -- to suffer hardship or distress
... Cognate: 5003 -- intensely afflict, leaving someone in a (miserable) condition --
literally, showing due to (used only at Js 4:9). See 5005 (). ...
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74. agonia -- a contest, great fear
... Cognate: 74 (a noun; see also 73 , the noun) -- the brand of struggle that emphasizes
pressure, ie experienced in an intensely way (used only in Lk 22:44). ...
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4036. perilupos -- very sad
... very sorrowful. From peri and lupe; grieved all around, ie Intensely sad --
exceeding (very) sorry(-owful). see GREEK peri. see GREEK lupe. ...
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2159. eutonos -- in a well-strung manner, fig. vigorously
... Adverb from a compound of eu and a derivative of teino (to stretch); in a well-strung
manner, ie (figuratively) intensely (in a good sense, cogently; in a bad ...
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4727. stenazo -- to groan (within oneself)
... properly, to because of pressure of being (like the forward pressure of );
(figuratively) to feel pressure from what is -- which can be intensely pleasant ...
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7457. raeb -- hungry
... hunger bitten, hungry. From ra'eb; hungry (more or less intensely) -- hunger bitten,
hungry. see HEBREW ra'eb. 7456, 7457. raeb. 7458 . Strong's Numbers.
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8130. sane -- to hate
... root Definition to hate NASB Word Usage detest (1), enemy (3), enmity (1), foes
(1), hate (78), hated (28), hated her intensely (1), hates (19), hating (2 ...
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7941. shekar -- intoxicating drink, strong drink
... strong drink, drunkard, strong wine. From shakar; an intoxicant, ie Intensely alcoholic
liquor -- strong drink, + drunkard, strong wine. see HEBREW shakar. ...
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8378. taavah -- a desire
... Word Origin from the same as avah Definition a desire NASB Word Usage delight (1),
desire (14), desires* (1), favorite (1), greedy (1), intensely (1), what is ...
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When Turbo had Made this Statement, Archelaus was Intensely ...
... 12 When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intensely excited?
When Turbo had made this statement, Archelaus was intensely ...
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Whether the Degree of Goodness or Malice in the Will Depends on ...
... reason of a man willing or doing a good that is greater; the other, taken from the
intensity of the act, according as a man wills or acts intensely; and this ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the degree of goodness.htm

Confusion.
... I say that the Psalmist who wrote Ps.119, was a man, on his own shewing, intensely
open to the feeling of shame, and felt intensely what men said of him; felt ...
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The Mutiny of 1857-58.
... Many of the native soldiers have been Muhammadans, who are intensely averse to us
on both religious and political grounds. ... It is intensely outward. ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xvi the mutiny of.htm

Preface
... PREFACE. Crowning the Christ is an intensely practical thing, whether taken in the
personal sense or the world sense. ... God is intensely practical. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on the crowned christ of revelation/preface.htm

The Christian and the Scientific Estimate of Sin
... Without going deeply into the intensely difficult problem of animal and human suffering,
we may at least say this: that he would be a bold man who would ...
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The Travelers
... blood of his fathers in him had recognized. Julian was intensely disgusted
and disappointed. But there was still a sensation of ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

Ye the Branches
... I have been promising you, to accept the place I give you, and to be My branches
on earth." The relationship He seeks to establish is an intensely personal one ...
/.../murray/the true vine meditations for a month on john 151-16/ye the branches.htm

Guests at an Imperial Banquet
... The Patriarch had a few days of respite before his consecration would plunge him
into the incessant, onerous, and intensely responsible duties of his new office ...
/.../chapter xix guests at an.htm

August 10. "There is no Spot in Thee" (Song of Solomon iv. 7).
... The blessed Holy Spirit who possesses the consecrated heart is intensely concerned
for our highest life, and watches us with a sensitive, and even a jealous ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /august 10 there is no.htm

Intensely (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) Intently. 2. (adv.) To an extreme degree; as, weather intensely
cold. Multi-Version Concordance Intensely (9 Occurrences). ...
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Lust (42 Occurrences)
... awah, "a delight" "a longing satisfaction," and so it came to mean "sinful pleasure."
Translated in Psalm 78:30, "that which they desired," intensely longed for ...
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Intense (13 Occurrences)

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Vehement (10 Occurrences)
... deinos, "greatly" (Luke 11:53); of ek perissou or ekperissos, "beyond measure"
(Mark 14:31, "He spake exceeding vehemently"); of eutonos, "intensely" (Luke 23 ...
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Vehemently (5 Occurrences)
... deinos, "greatly" (Luke 11:53); of ek perissou or ekperissos, "beyond measure"
(Mark 14:31, "He spake exceeding vehemently"); of eutonos, "intensely" (Luke 23 ...
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Onesiphorus (2 Occurrences)
... The visits which Onesiphorus paid to Paul in his Roman prison were intensely
"refreshing." And it was not once or twice that he thus visited the chained ...
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Lime (4 Occurrences)
... There are two kinds; Citrus Medica, var. acida which is intensely sour, and the
sweet lime (C. Medica, var. Limetta) which is only slightly sour. ...
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Gourd (4 Occurrences)
... The rounded "gourds" are 3 inches or more in diameter, and contain a pulp intensely
bitter and, in any but minute quantities, extremely poisonous. ...
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Grieved (87 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Matthew 26:22 Intensely grieved they began one after another to
ask Him, "Can it be I, Master?" (WEY DBY YLT NAS). Matthew ...
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Wild (147 Occurrences)
... The rounded "gourds" are 3 inches or more in diameter, and contain a pulp intensely
bitter and, in any but minute quantities, extremely poisonous. ...
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