The term "involves" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of involvement is deeply woven throughout the biblical narrative. Involvement in the biblical sense often refers to the active participation and engagement of individuals or groups in the unfolding of God's divine plan, the life of the community, and personal spiritual growth.

Divine Involvement

God's involvement in the world is a central theme of the Bible. From the creation account in Genesis, where God actively creates the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1), to His ongoing relationship with humanity, God's involvement is evident. The Bible portrays God as intimately involved in the lives of His people, guiding, correcting, and sustaining them. In the New Testament, God's involvement is most profoundly demonstrated through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, who "became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (John 1:14).

Human Involvement in God's Plan

The Bible also emphasizes the involvement of individuals in God's redemptive plan. Figures such as Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets were called to participate actively in God's purposes. Abraham's involvement is seen in his obedience to God's call to leave his homeland and journey to an unknown land (Genesis 12:1-4). Moses is involved in leading the Israelites out of Egypt, acting as God's instrument in the deliverance of His people (Exodus 3:10).

In the New Testament, the disciples are called to be involved in the mission of spreading the Gospel. Jesus commissions them, saying, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15). The early church is depicted as a community deeply involved in worship, teaching, fellowship, and service (Acts 2:42-47).

Community Involvement

The Bible underscores the importance of community involvement. The Israelites were called to be a holy nation, involved in upholding God's laws and serving as a light to the nations (Exodus 19:6). In the New Testament, the church is described as the body of Christ, with each member involved in contributing to the health and growth of the community (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Personal Spiritual Involvement

Personal involvement in one's spiritual life is also a key biblical principle. Believers are encouraged to be actively involved in their relationship with God through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and obedience to His commands. James writes, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (James 1:22). This involvement is not passive but requires intentional action and commitment.

Involvement in Social Justice

The Bible calls for involvement in social justice and care for the marginalized. The prophets often spoke against social injustices and called for righteousness and justice (Amos 5:24). Jesus' ministry involved reaching out to the poor, the sick, and the outcasts, demonstrating God's heart for the oppressed (Luke 4:18-19).

In summary, while the specific term "involves" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept of involvement is integral to understanding the relationship between God, individuals, and the community within the biblical narrative.4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... discussion). Faith is always the and involves hearing His voice – whereby the
believer lays hold of His preferred-will (cf. J. Calvin). ...
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595. apothesis -- a putting away
... hand of God. [The prefix () shows 595 () involves a (away from what is let
go) -- to what comes next ().]. Word Origin from apotithemi ...
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25. agapao -- to love
... Him (by His power and direction). True 25 ("loving") is always -- a "
affection which involves and " (, 477). 1 Jn 4:8,16,17 for ...
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4394. propheteia -- prophecy
... which is derived from 4253 , "before" and 5346 , "make clear, assert as a priority") --
properly, what is clarified hand; which involves divinely-empowered ...
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4441. punthanomai -- to inquire, by impl. to learn
... which is strictly a demand for something due; as well as from zeteo, which implies
a search for something hidden; and from deomai, which involves the idea of ...
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2323. therapeuo -- to serve, cure
... illness (disease, infirmity). [2323 (), the root of "" and "," usually involves
in the process of healing.]. Word Origin from therapon ...
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3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... The Lord persuades the yielded believer to be in His preferred-will (Gal 5:10; 2
Tim 1:12). 3982 () involves ", the result of (God's) " (, 422). ...
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2192. echo -- to have, hold
... 1), had (80), has (134), have (283), have had (2), having (50), held (1), hold
(5), holding (7), holds (2), ill* (5), incurring (1), involves (1), keep (3 ...
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3123. mallon -- more
... 3123 ("more than, better rather") is a adverb so it refers to what is as compared
to what is merely "good." This involves or to elevate the better over the good ...
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Savior, when Night Involves the Skies
... I. DAILY PRAYER: Morning Daily Prayer: Through the Week 39. Savior, when night involves
the skies. ... Thomas Gisborne, 1805. Savior, when night involves the skies,. ...
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"That which was Made was Life in Him, and the Life was the Light ...
... Book II. 10. "That Which Was Made Was Life in Him, and the Life Was the Light of
Men." This Involves the Paradox that What Does Not Derive Life from the Logos ...
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He Proceeds Again to Discuss the Impassibility of the Lord's ...
... proceeds again to discuss the impassibility of the Lord's generation; and the folly
of Eunomius, who says that the generated essence involves the appellation ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 he proceeds again.htm

The Idea of Communications through Angels Involves yet Wilder ...
... Section 21. The idea of communications through angels involves yet wilder inconsistency,
nor does it, even if true, justify the worship of the image. ...
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Whether There is Love in God
... Further, the formal aspect of some passions involves a certain imperfection.
Desire, for example, involves an unattained good. Sadness ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article one whether there is.htm

Entire Sanctification Obtainable.
... True repentance involves a change of mind, a change of purpose, a change of will,
and implies not only a godly sorrow for sin "sorrow not only because the ...
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To what Extent Natural Science is an Exegetical Aid.
... And this knowledge, although in itself it involves no superstition, renders very
little, indeed almost no assistance, in the interpretation of Holy Scripture ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books /chapter 29 to what extent natural.htm

Whether the Predestined are Chosen by God
... The predestination of some to eternal salvation therefore means that God has already
willed their salvation. This involves both election and love. ...
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The Knowledge of the Stars, Again, is not a Matter of Narration...
... And this knowledge, although in itself it involves no superstition, renders very
little, indeed almost no assistance, in the interpretation of Holy Scripture ...
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Whether a Religious Sins Mortally Whenever He Transgresses the ...
... Therefore it would seem that a monk sins mortally if he transgresses the things
contained in his rule. Objection 3: Further, contempt involves a mortal sin. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a religious sins mortally.htm

Involves (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Involves (1 Occurrence). 1 John 4:18 Love has
in it no element of fear; but perfect love drives away fear ...
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Authority (326 Occurrences)
... say to Dr. Martineau or anybody else that "he has no right to speak of `authority'
at all." 2. Universal Need of Authority: All religion involves a certain ...
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Religion (23 Occurrences)
... say to Dr. Martineau or anybody else that "he has no right to speak of `authority'
at all." 2. Universal Need of Authority: All religion involves a certain ...
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Quotations
... The presence of so many citations, each of one of which involves an interpretation
of the passage given a new context in quotation, opens many avenues of ...
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Election (6 Occurrences)
... For the idea of the New Israel involves the thought that in every genuine member
of it the provisions of the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31 f) are being fulfilled ...
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Guilt (180 Occurrences)
... gilt: The Christian idea of guilt involves three elements: responsibility (Greek
aitia, "cause," depending upon a man's real freedom), blameworthiness (Latin ...
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Discrepancies
... In so far as the essential meaning is the same in all, no one speaks of discrepancies;
but where the variation clearly involves a difference of meaning (eg ...
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Sin (782 Occurrences)
... transgression" with a suggestion of violence, adikia, "injustice," "unrighteousness"):
1. Sin as Disobedience 2. Affects the Inner Life 3. Involves All Men 4 ...
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Accommodation (1 Occurrence)
... It will be seen from this that legitimate accommodation involves two things: (1)
the acceptance of the author's primary and literal meaning; (2) the extension ...
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Involved (10 Occurrences)

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