In the context of the Bible, the term "pronounces" often refers to the act of declaring or proclaiming something with authority. This can be seen in various contexts, including blessings, curses, judgments, and decrees. The act of pronouncement is significant in biblical narratives as it often reflects divine authority or the authority vested in individuals by God.

Divine Pronouncements

God's pronouncements are central to the biblical narrative, often conveying His will, judgment, or promises. In Genesis 1, God pronounces creation into existence with the words, "Let there be light," and similar declarations for other elements of creation. These pronouncements demonstrate God's sovereign power and authority over the universe.

In the prophetic books, God's pronouncements through His prophets often serve as warnings or judgments against nations or individuals. For example, in Isaiah 55:11 , God declares, "so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This underscores the effectiveness and certainty of divine pronouncements.

Blessings and Curses

Pronouncements of blessings and curses are a recurring theme in the Bible. In Deuteronomy 28, Moses pronounces blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience upon the Israelites. These pronouncements are conditional, based on the people's adherence to God's commandments.

In the New Testament, Jesus pronounces blessings in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), where He declares, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." These pronouncements highlight the values of the Kingdom of God and the spiritual state of those who are blessed.

Judicial Pronouncements

In the legal context of ancient Israel, pronouncements were made by judges or leaders to resolve disputes or administer justice. In 1 Kings 3:28 , after Solomon's wise judgment, it is said, "When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had rendered, they stood in awe of the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice." Solomon's pronouncement demonstrated his God-given wisdom and authority.

Priestly Pronouncements

The priests in Israel had the authority to pronounce individuals clean or unclean, particularly in matters of leprosy or other defilements. Leviticus 13-14 outlines the procedures for priests to examine and pronounce someone clean or unclean. These pronouncements had significant social and religious implications, affecting a person's ability to participate in community and worship.

Christ's Pronouncements

Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, made authoritative pronouncements throughout His ministry. In John 8:58 , Jesus pronounces, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" This declaration of His eternal existence and divine nature was a profound pronouncement of His identity.

Furthermore, in Matthew 16:19 , Jesus gives authority to Peter, saying, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." This pronouncement establishes the authority of the apostles in the early Church.

Conclusion

The act of pronouncing in the Bible is a powerful expression of authority, whether divine, prophetic, judicial, or priestly. It reflects the weight and impact of words spoken with authority and the belief in their fulfillment according to God's will.2891. taher -- to be clean or pure
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But Let us Come to These Two Commentaries which He Alone Excepts ...
... But let us come to these two Commentaries which he alone excepts from the general
condemnation and renunciation which he pronounces upon all the rest of his ...
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Whether Judgment is an Act of Justice?
... The first is the virtue itself that pronounces judgment: and in this way, judgment
is an act of reason, because it belongs to the reason to pronounce or define ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether judgment is an act.htm

Book xi. The Apostle in his Letter to the Ephesians, Reviewing in ...
... He declares one faith, as he preaches one Lord, and pronounces one baptism, as he
declares one faith of one Lord, that as there is one faith of one Lord, so ...
/.../the life and writings of st hilary of poitiers/book xi the apostle in.htm

Article vi: of Confession and Satisfaction.
... confession, especially on account of the absolution, as being the word of God which,
by divine authority, the power of the keys pronounces upon individuals. ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 16 article vi of.htm

Justification
... God, in justifying a person, pronounces him to be righteous, and looks upon him
as if he had not sinned. What is the source of justification? ...
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God Makes Known his Will through Creatures.
... The heart listens and pronounces its "fiat." Thus the soul advances by all
these things and flows out from its centre to its goal. ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section x god makes known his.htm

Whether it is Lawful for a Judge to Pronounce Judgment against the ...
... Therefore a judge sins if he pronounces sentence according to the evidence
but against his conscience of the truth. On the contrary ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is lawful for 6.htm

Concerning the Ranks of the Initiated.
... bending both knees, nor one of them, nor having upon his head the Divinely-transmitted
Oracles, but only standing near the Priest, who pronounces over him the ...
/.../dionysius/ecclesiastical hierarchy/caput vi i concerning the.htm

Its Meaning
... to the LORD": now obviously he who shall make a "wicked" person just is far from
being an "abomination to the LORD," but he who knowingly pronounces a wicked ...
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Sermon on the Mount Continued Its Woes in Strict Agreement with ...
... For see how he condescends [3991] to curse, and proves himself capable of taking
offence and feeling anger! He actually pronounces a woe! ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xv sermon on the mount.htm

Pronounces (5 Occurrences)
...Pronounces (5 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Romans 4:6 Even as David also pronounces blessing
on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works, (WEB RSV). ...
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Blessing (357 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on
some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces. ...
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Keys (2 Occurrences)
... Having elicited Peter's confession, Jesus pronounces a benediction on him because
his insight represented a Divinely mediated experience of fundamental ...
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Power (862 Occurrences)
... Having elicited Peter's confession, Jesus pronounces a benediction on him because
his insight represented a Divinely mediated experience of fundamental ...
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Origin (25 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises ...
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Joab (128 Occurrences)
... in the matter, commands Joab as well as the people to mourn publicly for the dead
hero (2 Samuel 3:31), composes a lament for Abner, and pronounces a curse ...
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Wages (52 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah pronounces woe upon him who "useth his neighbor's service without wages,
and giveth him not his hire" (Jeremiah 22:13; the only place where the word ...
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Instance (9 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises ...
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Trace (7 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:6 But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes
tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises ...
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Theirs (96 Occurrences)
... Romans 1:32 In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces
against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only ...
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