Definition and Context:
The term "jangling" refers to idle talk, meaningless chatter, or disputes over trivial matters. In a biblical context, it is often associated with vain discussions that detract from the truth and edification of the Christian faith. The concept of jangling is closely related to the idea of engaging in fruitless debates or arguments that do not contribute to spiritual growth or understanding.

Biblical References:
The term "jangling" is notably mentioned in the King James Version of the Bible, specifically in 1 Timothy 1:6. In the Berean Standard Bible , this verse is rendered as: "Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk." Here, the apostle Paul warns Timothy about those who have deviated from sound doctrine and have become involved in "empty talk," which can be understood as jangling.

Theological Implications:
Jangling is seen as a distraction from the core message of the Gospel. It represents a departure from the pursuit of godliness and the edification of the church. The apostle Paul, in his pastoral epistles, emphasizes the importance of sound teaching and the dangers of engaging in discussions that do not promote faith and love. In 1 Timothy 1:4, Paul advises against "myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith."

Moral and Ethical Considerations:
From a moral standpoint, jangling is discouraged because it can lead to division and confusion within the Christian community. It is often associated with pride and a desire to appear knowledgeable or superior, rather than a genuine pursuit of truth. Christians are encouraged to focus on conversations that build up the body of Christ and reflect the love and wisdom of God.

Practical Application:
Believers are urged to avoid jangling by prioritizing discussions that are rooted in Scripture and that foster spiritual growth. In 2 Timothy 2:16, Paul advises, "But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness." This guidance underscores the importance of discernment in conversations and the need to steer clear of discussions that do not align with the teachings of Christ.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In the early church, jangling often arose from debates over Jewish law, genealogies, and other speculative matters that were prevalent in the cultural context of the time. These discussions were seen as distractions from the central message of the Gospel and the mission of the church. The apostolic warnings against jangling reflect a broader concern for maintaining doctrinal purity and unity within the Christian community.

Conclusion:
While the term "jangling" may not be commonly used in modern translations, the concept remains relevant. Christians are called to engage in meaningful, edifying conversations that reflect the truth of the Gospel and contribute to the spiritual health of the church.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jangle.

2. (a.) Producing discordant sounds.

3. (n.) Idle babbling; vain disputation.

4. (n.) Wrangling; altercation.

JANGLING

jan'-gling (mataiologia, "vain discourse" "babbling"): This word is not found in the American Standard Revised Version; once only in the King James Version (1 Timothy 1:6). The American Standard Revised Version has "vain talking," instead of "vain jangling," and evidently means proud, self-conceited talking against what God has revealed and against God Himself.

3150. mataiologia -- idle or foolish talk
... vain jangling. From mataiologos; random talk, ie Babble -- vain jangling. see GREEK
mataiologos. (mataiologian) -- 1 Occurrence. 3149, 3150. ...
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1 Timothy i. 7-May
... charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: From
which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Desiring to ...
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Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity.
... love [43] . The instances of jangling irritation that are bound to arise
will not fail to make surface impact on the senses. This ...
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The Lecturer's Preface.
... the Mediterranean, I learned, with pain, that the spirit of revival had greatly
declined in the United States, and that a spirit of jangling and controversy ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/the lecturers preface.htm

Theses Theologic??.
... and mysterious, that the world is even burthened with the great and voluminous
tractates which are made about it, and by their vain jangling and commentaries ...
/.../theses theologicae.htm

Concerning Baptism.
... are called sacraments, about which they are very ignorant in religious controversies,
who understand not how much debate, contention, jangling, and quarrelling ...
/.../proposition xii concerning baptism.htm

The Welter, 1415-1434.
... no great leader to show them the way through the jungle, and thus, instead of closing
their ranks against the common foe, they split up into jangling sects and ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter iii the welter 1415-1434.htm

Peter of Chelcic, 1419-1450.
... Not one of the jangling sects was in the right. Not one was true to the spirit
of Christ. Not one was free from the dark red stain of murder. ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter iv peter of chelcic.htm

The Confession of the Society of Friends, Commonly Called Quakers. ...
... and mysterious that the world is even burthened with the great and voluminous tractates
which are made about it, and by their vain jangling and commentaries ...
/.../the confession of the society.htm

"I was Delivered from the Enemy by the virtue of Christ's Passion"
... Also I heard a bodily jangling, [286] as if it had been of two persons; and both,
to my thinking, jangled at one time as if they had holden a parliament with a ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxix i was delivered.htm

The Hope of the Calling
... was no sense or consistency in that great voice that echoes from heaven, calling
us to love and serve Him, unless, beyond the jangling contradictions, and ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the hope of the calling.htm

Jangling (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JANGLING. ...Jangling (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy
1:6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; (KJV WBS) ...
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Janim (1 Occurrence)

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Ja'nai (1 Occurrence)
Ja'nai. Janai, Ja'nai. Jangling . Multi-Version Concordance Ja'nai (1 Occurrence). ...
(See RSV). Janai, Ja'nai. Jangling . Reference Bible.
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Swerved (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Swerved (4 Occurrences). 1 Timothy 1:6 From which some
having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; (KJV ASV WBS YLT). ...
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