In the context of the Bible, the concept of "joins" can be understood both literally and metaphorically, reflecting the physical and spiritual connections that are central to biblical teachings. The term "joins" is not frequently used in the Berean Standard Bible in a direct sense, but the idea is prevalent throughout Scripture in various forms, such as unity, covenant, and fellowship.

Physical Joins

The Bible often speaks of physical joins in terms of construction and craftsmanship, particularly in the building of sacred spaces. In the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, precise joins were essential for creating a space worthy of God's presence. For example, in the building of Solomon's Temple, the stones were prepared at the quarry so that no hammer or chisel was heard at the temple site (1 Kings 6:7). This meticulous preparation ensured that the joins were perfect, symbolizing the purity and holiness required in approaching God.

Spiritual Joins

Spiritually, the concept of joining is deeply embedded in the idea of covenant. A covenant is a divine agreement that joins God and His people. The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 15) and the New Covenant through Jesus Christ (Luke 22:20) are prime examples of how God joins Himself to humanity, promising blessings and requiring faithfulness.

The Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of the body to describe the Church, emphasizing how believers are joined together in Christ. In Ephesians 4:16 , Paul writes, "From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, through the work of each part." This passage highlights the importance of each member being joined to the others, contributing to the unity and growth of the Church.

Marriage as a Join

Marriage is another significant biblical example of joining. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This union is not only physical but also spiritual, symbolizing the intimate relationship between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:31-32).

Unity Among Believers

The New Testament frequently exhorts believers to maintain unity, reflecting the spiritual joining of individuals into one body. In 1 Corinthians 1:10 , Paul urges, "I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction." This call to unity underscores the importance of being joined in purpose and spirit, reflecting the oneness of the body of Christ.

Conclusion

The concept of "joins" in the Bible encompasses both the physical and spiritual realms, illustrating the importance of unity, covenant, and fellowship in the life of believers. Whether through the construction of sacred spaces, the covenantal relationship with God, the unity of the Church, or the bond of marriage, the idea of joining is central to understanding the interconnectedness that God desires for His people.4907. sunesis -- a running together, spec. understanding
... Cognate: 4907 (from 4920 ) -- properly, facts joined together for , ie reasoning
that joins (indirect) truths for . See also 4920 (). ...
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2853. kollao -- to glue, unite
... Word Origin from kolla (glue) Definition to glue, unite NASB Word Usage associate
(3), cling (1), clings (1), hired (1), join (1), joined (2), joins (2), piled ...
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4801. suzeugnumi -- to yoke together
... 4801 (from 4862 , "identified " and 2201 , "yoke") -- properly, jointly-yoked; yoked
(paired) together, when God joins people together for purpose (Mt 19:6; Mk ...
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4893. suneidesis -- consciousness, spec. conscience
... 4893 (from 4862 , "together " and 1492 "to know, see") -- properly, joint-knowing,
ie which joins moral and spiritual consciousness as part of being created in ...
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4145. plousios -- wealthy
... in " which is more likely). In either event, the Bible joins both ideas ("," "
as (and likely ) .]. Word Origin from ploutos Definition ...
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2279. chobereth -- a thing that joins or is joined
... chobereth. 2280 . a thing that joins or is joined. Transliteration: chobereth
Phonetic Spelling: (kho-beh'-reth) Short Definition: set. Word Origin fem. part. ...
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A Sight of Judea
... To this joins, on the east, the mountainous country of Judea, which is also called
"The king's mount." To the mountainous country, on the east, joins a plain ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 9 a sight of.htm

Philemon i. 3-Jan
... "And Timothy our brother.". He joins another also with himself, that he, being
entreated by many, may the more readily yield and grant the favor. ...
/.../homily i philemon i 3-jan.htm

How Love Effects the Union of the Soul with God in Prayer.
... Yet the poor little one does for its part what it can, and joins itself with all
its strength to its mother's bosom, not consenting only to the delightful ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter i how love effects.htm

The Complement of Genesis.
... God has joined the Revelation to Genesis; man joins it with the Epistles. God has
joined it with Jews, Gentile and the Earth; man joins it with Christendom. ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the complement of genesis.htm

Members of Christ
... Sin separated us from God, and in undoing what sin has done, Christ joins us to
himself in a union more real than any other in the whole world. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/members of christ.htm

Friendship.
... exists between persons of the same avocation, calling, or work, this is the brotherhood
of profession; it comprises the fellow-feeling that joins persons of ...
/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/viii friendship.htm

Days of Preparation
... But when a man of prominence joins the opposing force, not only are his services
lost, but those to whom he joins himself gain a decided advantage. ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 13 days of preparation.htm

That He who Loves his Brother, Loves God; Because He Loves Love ...
... That is love itself, which associates together all good angels and all the servants
of God by the bond of sanctity, and joins together us and them mutually ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 8 that he who loves.htm

God Made Nature Good: the Saviour Restores it when Corrupted.
... The man, therefore, who, though with the lust which causes shame, joins in lawful
cohabitation, turns an evil to good account; whereas he who joins in an ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 36 xxi god made nature.htm

Whether Grace is Greater in one than in Another?
... Objection 2: Further, whatever is the greatest possible, cannot be more or less.
But grace is the greatest possible, since it joins us with our last end. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether grace is greater in.htm

Joins (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Joins (8 Occurrences). Luke 15:2 and this led the
Pharisees and the Scribes indignantly to complain, saying ...
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Jordan (188 Occurrences)
... true source. It rushes down to the plain in a foaming torrent, and joins
the Leddan about 5 miles south of Dan (Tell-el-Kady). (3 ...
/j/jordan.htm - 70k

Tigris (2 Occurrences)
... Below Bagdad, throughout the region of Babylonia proper, the Tigris joins with the
Euphrates in furnishing the water for irrigation so successfully used in ...
/t/tigris.htm - 9k

Tikvath (1 Occurrence)
... Below Bagdad, throughout the region of Babylonia proper, the Tigris joins with the
Euphrates in furnishing the water for irrigation so successfully used in ...
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Tikvah (2 Occurrences)
... Below Bagdad, throughout the region of Babylonia proper, the Tigris joins with the
Euphrates in furnishing the water for irrigation so successfully used in ...
/t/tikvah.htm - 10k

Elamites (2 Occurrences)
... It is so violent that it carries down boulders and even tree-trunks from the mountains,
and after a winding course joins the Karun at Kut-e-Bende-Kir. ...
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Hiddekel (2 Occurrences)
... The Tigris rises in the mountains of Armenia, 15 miles south of the source of the
Euphrates, which, after pursuing a south-east course, it joins at Kurnah ...
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Elam (24 Occurrences)
... It is so violent that it carries down boulders and even tree-trunks from the mountains,
and after a winding course joins the Karun at Kut-e-Bende-Kir. ...
/e/elam.htm - 48k

Joint (12 Occurrences)

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Zeboim (7 Occurrences)
... valley called Shakked dab`a, "ravine of the hyenas," North of the Wady kelt (Grove),
a, Wady abu dab`a, "valley of the father of hyenas, which joins the Wady ...
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