The term "passionately" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of passion, fervor, and zeal is woven throughout the Scriptures. Passion, in a biblical sense, often refers to a deep, intense emotion or commitment, whether in devotion to God, in relationships, or in the pursuit of righteousness.

Passion for God

The Bible frequently calls believers to love and serve God with all their heart, soul, and strength. This wholehearted devotion is a form of passionate commitment. In Deuteronomy 6:5, the Israelites are commanded, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This verse underscores the importance of a fervent, all-encompassing love for God, which is echoed by Jesus in the New Testament as the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37).

The Psalms often express a passionate longing for God. Psalm 42:1-2 states, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God." This imagery of thirst and longing reflects a deep, passionate desire for communion with the Creator.

Zeal for Righteousness

Passion is also evident in the pursuit of righteousness and justice. The prophet Isaiah speaks of God's passionate commitment to justice: "For the LORD of Hosts has planned it, to defile the pride of all glory, to humble all the renowned of the earth" (Isaiah 23:9). This divine zeal for righteousness is mirrored in the lives of believers who are called to pursue justice and mercy passionately.

In the New Testament, Jesus exemplifies zeal in His ministry. John 2:17 recounts the disciples remembering the words, "Zeal for Your house will consume Me," as Jesus cleanses the temple. This act of righteous indignation demonstrates His passionate commitment to the purity of worship and the honor of God's house.

Passion in Relationships

The Bible also addresses passion within human relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. The Song of Solomon is a poetic expression of passionate love between a bride and groom, celebrating the beauty and intensity of marital love. This book serves as a reminder of the sanctity and depth of passion within the covenant of marriage.

However, the Scriptures also warn against misplaced or uncontrolled passion. In 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 , Paul instructs believers to avoid sexual immorality and to control their bodies in holiness and honor, "not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God." This admonition highlights the importance of channeling passion in ways that honor God and align with His will.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not use the word "passionately" explicitly, the concept is integral to the life of faith. Believers are called to live passionately for God, pursuing righteousness and justice with zeal, and expressing love in relationships in ways that reflect God's design and holiness.1. (adv.) In a passionate manner; with strong feeling; ardently.

2. (adv.) Angrily; irascibly.

The Preacher as a Christian.
... His was also a passionately religious nature, and he strove with all his might to
get into the sunshine of God's face; but his efforts were entirely baffled. ...
/.../stalker/the preacher and his models/lecture vii the preacher as.htm

Elijah --Passionate in Prayer
... What hate, again, you have in your heart, at the persons and the things you do so
hate! What hope also for the things you so passionately hope for! ...
/.../whyte/lord teach us to pray/vi elijahpassionate in prayer.htm

Still the Countess Sylvie was Silent. ...
... "He is a liar!" cried Sylvie passionately. "Let him prove his lie!". ... Sylvie clasped
her hands passionately together and raised them in an attitude of entreaty. ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxiv still the countess sylvie.htm

The Cardinal was Seated, -- He Rose as Moretti Appeared. ...
... I have read his books, and cannot justly denounce them, because they are expressed
in the language of one who is ardently and passionately seeking for Truth. ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xv the cardinal was seated.htm

The Greatest English Classic
... At one time a third of the population of the city was Jewish. Many of the people
were passionately loyal to their old religion and its Sacred Book. ...
/.../mcafee/study of the king james bible/the greatest english classic.htm

Indiscreet Importunity.
... "It is a thing," says South, "partly worth our wonder, partly our compassion, that
what the greatest part of men most passionately desire, that they are ...
/.../dods/how to become like christ/indiscreet importunity.htm

Introduction
... INTRODUCTION. Rev. Edward McKendrie Bounds was passionately devoted to his
beloved Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. His devotion was ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/prayer and praying men/introduction.htm

Out of the Deep of Loneliness, Failure, and Disappointment.
... away; and the man or woman, who was but too ready a day before to say, "Tush, God
will never see and will never hear," begins to hope passionately that God ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/out of the deep/iv out of the deep.htm

First Part.
... Philemon, a lover; he that earnestly or extreamely, Zelotes, a zelot; who to all
the objects of his affections, is excessively and passionately disposed, his ...
/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/first part.htm

Judas Hangs Himself.
... Then said Judas passionately: "You are determined to deliver him up to
death; him who is free from all guilt. You must not do it. ...
/.../stead/king of the jews/chapter vi judas hangs himself.htm

Passionately (2 Occurrences)
...Passionately (2 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 10:6 and those things became types of
us, for our not passionately desiring evil things, as also these did desire. ...
/p/passionately.htm - 7k

Passionate (6 Occurrences)

/p/passionate.htm - 8k

Passions (26 Occurrences)

/p/passions.htm - 17k

Partisan (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An adherent to a party or faction; one who
is strongly and passionately devoted to a party or an interest. ...
/p/partisan.htm - 7k

Christian (41 Occurrences)
... themselves. Nor would the Jews have applied it to the followers of Jesus,
whose claim to be the Christ they opposed so passionately. ...
/c/christian.htm - 29k

Ardently (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In an ardent manner; eagerly; with warmth;
affectionately; passionately. Multi-Version Concordance Ardently (2 Occurrences). ...
/a/ardently.htm - 7k

Desiring (108 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Corinthians 10:6 and those things became types of us, for our not
passionately desiring evil things, as also these did desire. (YLT). ...
/d/desiring.htm - 36k

Righteousness (442 Occurrences)
... the idea of the God of the Hebrews started, but from the very beginning we see clearly
that the Hebrews believed in their God as one passionately devoted to ...
/r/righteousness.htm - 56k

Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... The strong appeal to the will is made by holding up the figure of Moses type of
the Law, in its vital significance, in such a way as passionately to apply it ...
/s/stephen.htm - 33k

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