The term "major" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it can be understood in various contexts related to significance, authority, and prominence within the biblical narrative. In a biblical sense, "major" often refers to individuals, events, or themes that hold significant importance in the unfolding of God's plan as revealed in Scripture.

Major Prophets

In the context of the Old Testament, the term "major" is often associated with the Major Prophets. This designation refers to the longer prophetic books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. These books are considered "major" not because they are more important than the Minor Prophets, but due to their length and the breadth of their messages. The Major Prophets address themes of judgment, redemption, and the coming Messiah, providing profound insights into God's character and His covenant relationship with Israel.

Major Themes

Several major themes run throughout the Bible, shaping the narrative and theological framework of Scripture. These include:

1. Creation and Fall: The account of creation in Genesis establishes God's sovereignty and the inherent goodness of His creation. The fall of humanity introduces sin and the need for redemption (Genesis 1-3).

2. Covenant: God's covenants with figures like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David are major elements that reveal His faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan (Genesis 9, 12, Exodus 19, 2 Samuel 7).

3. Redemption and Salvation: The promise of salvation through a coming Messiah is a central theme, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This theme is foreshadowed in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament (Isaiah 53, John 3:16).

4. Kingdom of God: The establishment of God's kingdom is a major theme, with Jesus proclaiming its arrival and teaching about its nature and values (Matthew 4:17, Luke 17:20-21).

Major Figures

The Bible features numerous major figures whose lives and actions significantly impact the biblical narrative:

1. Abraham: Known as the father of faith, Abraham's covenant with God marks a pivotal moment in salvation history (Genesis 12:1-3).

2. Moses: As the leader who delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage and received the Law, Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament (Exodus 3, 20).

3. David: The second king of Israel, David is a major figure whose lineage leads to the Messiah, Jesus Christ (1 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 7).

4. Jesus Christ: The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the Savior of humanity (Matthew 1:21, John 1:14).

Major Events

Several major events in the Bible shape the course of redemptive history:

1. The Exodus: The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt is a foundational event that demonstrates God's power and faithfulness (Exodus 12-14).

2. The Exile and Return: The Babylonian exile and subsequent return to Jerusalem are major events that reflect God's judgment and mercy (2 Kings 25, Ezra 1).

3. The Crucifixion and Resurrection: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the climax of the biblical narrative, providing the means for salvation (Matthew 27-28, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

In summary, while the term "major" is not explicitly used in the Bible, its concept is evident in the significant people, themes, and events that shape the biblical account and reveal God's plan for humanity.1. (a.) Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

2. (a.) of greater dignity; more important.

3. (a.) of full legal age.

4. (a.) Greater by a semitone, either in interval or in difference of pitch from another tone.

5. (n.) An officer next in rank above a captain and next below a lieutenant colonel; the lowest field officer.

6. (n.) A person of full age.

7. (a.) That premise which contains the major term. It its the first proposition of a regular syllogism; as: No unholy person is qualified for happiness in heaven [the major]. Every man in his natural state is unholy [minor]. Therefore, no man in his natural state is qualified for happiness in heaven [conclusion or inference].

8. (n.) A mayor.

4950. Surtis -- "shoal," Syrtis, the name of two large sandbanks ...
... quicksands, Syrtis. From suro; a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves),
ie The Syrtis Major or great bay on the north coast of Africa -- quicksands. ...
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4119. pleion -- more excellent, very great, many
... Or neuter pleion (pli'-on), or pleon (pleh'-on) comparative of polus; more in quantity,
number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion -- X above ...
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1419. gadol -- great
... 3), greatness (1), hard (1), heavy (2), high (21), highest (1), impressed (1), large
(30), larger (1), loud (22), loudly (1), main (1), major (1), many (1 ...
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The Fort Sumter Expedition
... that had waved over Fort Sumter before the war had commenced, and had been lowered
on the 14th of April, 1861, after a brave struggle by Major Anderson, only ...
/.../griswold/sixty years with plymouth church/the fort sumter expedition.htm

The Mothering Heart
... He has filled the position of young people's worker, bandsman, assistant
sergeant-major, and is now assistant treasurer. 'It's through her I am what I am. ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/vii the mothering heart.htm

The Life of Mr. William Vetch.
... Accordingly, after the Galloway forces had taken Sir James, Mr. Vetch and major
Lermont went west and joined them on a hill above Galston. ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr william 3.htm

Superseded Lutheran Symbols. The Saxon Confession. The Wurtemberg ...
... Princes, as the Augsburg Confession was, but, as Melanchthon suggested, only by
theologians, viz., Bugenhagen, Pfeffinger, Camerarius, Major, Eber, Melanchthon ...
/.../ 47 superseded lutheran symbols.htm

Fifteenth Proposition of Arminius
... account, be chargeable with fallacy. In the first place, the Major,
considered in the abstract, is false. For that grace, which ...
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The City of Benares.
... tower, which is seen from a great distance, and around it are extensive remains,
which have been excavated under the direction of Major-General Cunningham, and ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter vii the city of.htm

Letter M
... 1829, Located 1839 * Mahood, George "Received 1828, Died 1839 * Mains, Henry "Received
1838 * Mair, George "Received 1780, Died 1785 * Major, James M ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bangs/an alphabetical list of m e preachers/letter m.htm

Assurance
... Assurance consists of a practical syllogism, in which the word of God makes the
major, conscience the minor, and the Spirit of God, the conclusion. ...
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Meditation vii. The Washing of the Feet.
... They arose from table, and whilst they were arranging their clothes, as they usually
did before making their solemn prayer, the major-domo came in with two ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/meditation vii the washing of.htm

Hymns of Hope and Consolation.
... It is a stately harmony in D major with sonorous and impressive chords.
Ewing died in 1895. "WHY SHOULD WE START AND FEAR TO DIE?". ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter xiv hymns of hope.htm

Major (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly;
the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory. ...
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Majority (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or condition of being major or
greater; superiority. 2. (n.) The military rank of a major. ...
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Armenia (2 Occurrences)
... Armenia Major was bounded on the North by the River Cyrus (Kour), Iberia, Colchis,
and the Moschici Mts.; on the West by Asia Minor and the Euphrates; on the ...
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Dog (19 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) One of the two constellations, Canis Major and Canis Minor, or the Greater
Dog and the Lesser Dog. Canis Major contains the Dog Star (Sirius). ...
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Scale (38 Occurrences)
... of octaves. See Chromatic scale, Diatonic scale, Major scale, and Minor
scale, under Chromatic, Diatonic, Major, and Minor. 24. (n ...
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Signature (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (n.) The designation of the key (when not C major, or its relative, A minor)
by means of one or more sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff ...
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Conscience (36 Occurrences)
... human affairs is beset. It is only for the major premise, not for the
conclusion, that conscience is responsible. The strong point ...
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Natural (49 Occurrences)
... instrumental music. 13. (a.) of or pertaining to a key which has neither a flat
nor a sharp for its signature, as the key of C major. 14. (a ...
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Immaculate
... There is every reason to believe that one of the major motives to the entire
transaction was the wish, on the part of Pius and his advisers, to make an ...
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Do (21637 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A syllable attached to the first tone of the major
diatonic scale for the purpose of solemnization, or solfeggio. ...
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