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The term "notable" in the context of the Bible refers to individuals, events, or characteristics that are distinguished, remarkable, or worthy of attention. Throughout the Scriptures, various figures and occurrences are highlighted as notable due to their significance in God's redemptive plan, their exemplary faith, or their impact on the history of Israel and the early Church.

Notable Individuals

1. Moses: Moses is a notable figure in the Old Testament, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. His life is marked by significant events such as the burning bush encounter (Exodus 3:2-4), the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22), and the receiving of the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 31:18). Moses is described as a prophet whom the Lord knew "face to face" (Deuteronomy 34:10).

2. David: King David is another notable character, known for his heart after God (1 Samuel 13:14) and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. His psalms express deep devotion and reliance on God, and his lineage is significant as it leads to Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah (Matthew 1:1).

3. Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Mary is notable for her obedience and faith, chosen to be the mother of Jesus Christ. Her response to the angel Gabriel, "I am the Lord’s servant. May it happen to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38), exemplifies her submission to God's will.

Notable Events

1. The Exodus: The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt is a pivotal event in the Old Testament, showcasing God's power and faithfulness. The plagues, the Passover, and the crossing of the Red Sea are notable for their demonstration of God's sovereignty and care for His people (Exodus 12-14).

2. The Resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith, marking Jesus' victory over sin and death. It is notable for its fulfillment of prophecy and its assurance of eternal life for believers. The angel's proclamation, "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said" (Matthew 28:6), underscores its significance.

3. Pentecost: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost is a notable event in the New Testament, marking the birth of the Church. The apostles were empowered to preach the gospel, resulting in the conversion of about three thousand souls (Acts 2:41).

Notable Characteristics

1. Faith: Throughout the Bible, faith is a notable characteristic of God's people. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Hall of Faith," highlights individuals who demonstrated remarkable trust in God, such as Abraham, who "believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness" (Romans 4:3).

2. Wisdom: Wisdom is esteemed as a notable virtue, particularly in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Solomon, known for his wisdom, is a prime example, having asked God for "an understanding heart to judge Your people" (1 Kings 3:9).

3. Courage: Courage is a notable trait seen in figures like Joshua, who was commanded to "be strong and courageous" as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:9). Esther also exemplifies courage, risking her life to save her people (Esther 4:16).

In summary, the concept of "notable" in the Bible encompasses individuals, events, and characteristics that stand out due to their importance in God's narrative and their exemplary nature. These elements serve as reminders of God's power, faithfulness, and the virtues He desires in His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (a.) Capable of being noted; noticeable; plan; evident.

2. (a.) Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished; as, a notable event, person.

3. (a.) Well-known; notorious.

4. (n.) A person, or thing, of distinction.

5. (n.) One of a number of persons, before the revolution of 1789, chiefly of the higher orders, appointed by the king to constitute a representative body.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
NOTABLE

no'-ta-b'-l (chazuth; gnostos): "Notable" is the translation of chazuth, "conspicuous" (chazah, "to see"), e.g. Daniel 8:5, "a notable horn," i.e. "conspicuous," the King James Version margin "a horn of sight"; Daniel 8:8, "notable (horns)"; of gnostos, "known" "knowledge" (Acts 4:16); of episemos, "noted," "notable" (Matthew 27:16; in Romans 16:7 "of note" of epiphanes, "very manifest," "illustrious" (compare "Antiochus Epiphanes"); Acts 2:20, "that great and notable day," quoted from Joel 2:31; Septuagint for yare', "to be feared," the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "terrible" (compare Malachi 4:5); "notable" occurs also in 2 Maccabees 3:26 (ekprepes); 2 Maccabees 14:33, the Revised Version (British and American) "for all to see"; 2 Maccabees 6:28 (gennaios), "a notable example," the Revised Version (British and American) "noble"; notably, only in 2 Maccabees 14:31 (gennaios), "notably prevented," the Revised Version (British and American) "bravely," margin "nobly."

W. L. Walker

Greek
1978. episemos -- bearing a mark, notable
... bearing a mark, notable. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: episemos Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-is'-ay-mos) Short Definition: notable, conspicuous Definition ...
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2016. epiphanes -- notable
... notable. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: epiphanes Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-if-an-ace') Short Definition: manifest, glorious, illustrious Definition ...
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1110. gnostos -- known
... well known. From ginosko; well-known -- acquaintance, (which may be) known, notable.
see GREEK ginosko. (gnosta) -- 1 Occurrence. (gnostoi) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
2380. chazuth -- vision, conspicuousness
... Word Origin from chazah Definition vision, conspicuousness NASB Word Usage conspicuous
(2), pact (1), vision (2). agreement, notable one, vision. ...
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3685. Kesil -- a heavenly constellation
... constellation, Orion. The same as kciyl; any notable constellation; specifically
Orion (as if a burly one) -- constellation, Orion. see HEBREW kciyl. ...
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441. alluwph -- tame
... alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied,
although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat ...
/hebrew/441.htm - 5k

Library

This Twelfth Book Gives a Notable Interpretation of the Words Of
... Book XII. Section 1. This twelfth book gives a notable interpretation of the words
of. the Lord to Mary, "Touch Me not, for I am not yet ascended to My Father." ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 1 this twelfth book.htm

He Then Gives a Notable Explanation of the Saying of the Lord to ...
... Book VI. Section 3. He then gives a notable explanation of the saying of the
Lord to Philip. Section 3. He then gives a notable explanation ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 3 he then gives.htm

He had one Maxim of Notable Concernment
... THE FOURTH CENTURY 40 He had one maxim of notable concernment. He had one
maxim of notable concernment, and that was, That God, having ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/40 he had one maxim.htm

Paragraphs from Notable Speeches
... PARAGRAPHS FROM NOTABLE SPEECHES. Let me here pause once more to ask whether
the book in its genuine state, as far as we have advanced ...
/.../paragraphs from notable speeches.htm

Saving Faith
... belongs only to the root. This loving woman was also right notable for her
repentance. Mark ye well those tears. Those were no tears ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 20 1874/saving faith.htm

The Literature
... It is the purpose of this volume to select a number of the most notable treatises,
having in mind their representative character as well as their intrinsic ...
//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/the literature.htm

The Saint's Heritage and Watchword
... THIS IS THE FIFTH of November, a day very notable in English history. The
events which transpired on it ought never to be forgotten. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 50 1904/the saints heritage and watchword.htm

Prayer and Fervency
... Heaven must be made to feel the force of this crying unto God. Paul was a notable
example of the man who possessed a fervent spirit of prayer. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the necessity of prayer/v prayer and fervency.htm

Mercy, Omnipotence, and Justice
... But did you ever notice, when you read the history of our Master, Jesus Christ,
that you never could say he was notable for any one virtue at all? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/mercy omnipotence and justice.htm

The Unbeliever's Unhappy Condition
... Indeed, this third chapter of the gospel according to the evangelist John is notable
among clear and plain Scriptures"notable for being yet clearer and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the unbelievers unhappy condition.htm

Thesaurus
Notable (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Worthy of notice; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished; as,
a notable event, person. 3. (a.) Well-known; notorious. ...NOTABLE. ...
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Conspicuous (11 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Obvious to the mental eye; easily recognized; clearly defined; notable;
prominent; eminent; distinguished; as, a conspicuous excellence, or fault. ...
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Outstanding (7 Occurrences)
... Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen
by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can't deny it. (See NIV). ...
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Friendship (13 Occurrences)
... poetic expositions of the idea of friendship. Notable among these are the
Old Testament examples. Abraham, because of the intimacy of ...
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Friend (139 Occurrences)
... poetic expositions of the idea of friendship. Notable among these are the
Old Testament examples. Abraham, because of the intimacy of ...
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Prominent (13 Occurrences)
... considering, behold, a male goat came from the west over the surface of the whole
earth, and didn't touch the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between ...
/p/prominent.htm - 10k

Barabbas (10 Occurrences)
... Matthew calls him "a notable (ie notorious) prisoner" (Matthew 27:16). ... Matthew
27:16 They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. ...
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Army (401 Occurrences)
... The first notable approach to national unity was seen in the army which Barak assembled
to meet the host of Jabin, king of Hazor, under the command of Sisera ...
/a/army.htm - 76k

Geology
... East of Caesarea in Asia Minor. A notable area of Paleozoic occurs Southeast
of the Dead Sea. This is also adjacent to Crystalline ...
/g/geology.htm - 16k

He-goat (23 Occurrences)
... I was considering, behold, a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole
earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between ...
/h/he-goat.htm - 13k

Resources
Who was C.S. Lewis? | GotQuestions.org

What was the Enlightenment, and what impact did it have on Christianity? | GotQuestions.org

What is the significance of Galilee in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Notable: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Notable (7 Occurrences)

Matthew 27:16
They had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Acts 2:20
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
(KJV ASV WBS)

Acts 4:16
saying, "What shall we do to these men? Because indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, as can be plainly seen by all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we can't deny it.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT RSV)

Romans 16:7
Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
(WEB)

Daniel 8:5
As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west over the surface of the whole earth, and didn't touch the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 8:8
The male goat magnified himself exceedingly: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and instead of it there came up four notable horns toward the four winds of the sky.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Amos 6:1
Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come!
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

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