In the context of the Bible, the term "publishes" refers to the act of proclaiming, announcing, or making known information, particularly the message of God, His works, or His commandments. The concept of publishing is integral to the dissemination of God's word and the spread of the Gospel.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the act of publishing is often associated with the proclamation of God's laws, His mighty acts, and His deliverance. For instance, in Psalm 68:11 , it is written, "The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim the good news." Here, the act of proclaiming or publishing is linked to the spreading of God's victorious message.

The prophets also played a significant role in publishing God's word. They were tasked with announcing God's messages to the people of Israel, often calling them to repentance and obedience. Isaiah, for example, was instructed to "Cry aloud, do not hold back; raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins" (Isaiah 58:1).

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of publishing takes on a more expansive role with the advent of the Gospel. The Great Commission, as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 , commands believers to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This directive underscores the importance of publishing the Gospel to all corners of the earth.

The apostles and early Christians were fervent in their mission to publish the good news of Jesus Christ. Acts 13:49 states, "And the word of the Lord spread through the whole region." The act of publishing here is synonymous with the spread of the Gospel message, facilitated by the Holy Spirit and the dedication of the early church.

Role of Believers

Believers are called to be active participants in publishing the message of salvation. Romans 10:14-15 highlights the necessity of proclaiming the Gospel: "How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'"

The act of publishing is not limited to verbal proclamation but extends to living out the Gospel through actions and lifestyle, thereby making known the transformative power of Christ.

Conclusion

The biblical mandate to publish God's word is a timeless call for believers to actively engage in sharing the message of hope and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Through the faithful proclamation of the Gospel, the truth of God's love and salvation continues to reach the ends of the earth.

The Eleventh Book Shows that the Title of "Good" is Due, not to ...
... But now that he has stripped his falsehood of every mask that could disguise it,
and publishes his profanity aloud in categorical terms, I think it superfluous ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 1 the eleventh book.htm

"But Whereunto Shall I Liken this Generation?"
... Even because it was a law that publishes transgression, for "by the law is the
knowledge of sin." If there were no fear of judgment and wrath, yet I am sure ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon x but whereunto shall.htm

Appendix A: Alleged Perfidy of Mary of Guise
... Dr. M'Crie publishes an extract from the "Justiciary Records" of May 10, in which
Methuen, Christison, Harlaw, and Willock, and no others, are put to the horn ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/appendix a alleged perfidy of.htm

The Petition
... "The tale is short and miserable. But for the necessity I would not repeat
it, for it publishes the humiliation of sweet innocence. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxiv the petition.htm

Whom the Lady Miriam Sent
... "Thou hast repaid me with the flattery of thy remembrance, Lady Miriam," he replied.
"Thy speech publishes thee as noble," she went on calmly. "Thy name?". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlvi whom the lady.htm

The Agreement of this Doctrine in Its Parts
... It publishes its commands and its interdicts, its enactments and its prohibitions
to all persons alike; to kings and subjects, to nobles and plebians, to the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/2 the agreement of this.htm

Opinions of the Jews with Regard to Him who Appeared in the Bush.
... Himself to Abraham and to Isaac and to Jacob; who also is called and is perceived
to be the Angel of God the Maker of all things, because He publishes to men ...
/.../chapter lx opinions of the jews.htm

On the Power of the Church in Delivering Doctrines
... V. The delivery or tradition of doctrines according to the words, is when the church
declares or publishes the very words which she has received, (after they ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/disputation lv on the power.htm

The Fourth Book Discusses the Account of the Nature of the " ...
... For it is all the same whether these things are passed over or spoken, and whether
one publishes these secrets at length, or keeps hidden in silence things ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 1 the fourth book.htm

Psalm 19:1-6
... Their great Original proclaim. Th' unwearied sun, from day to day,. Does his Creator's
pow'r display; And publishes to ev'ry land. The work of an Almighty hand. ...
/.../anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/hymn 2 psalm 19 1-6.htm

Publishes (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Publishes (3 Occurrences). ... Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declares
from Dan, and publishes evil from the hills of Ephraim: (WEB). ...
/p/publishes.htm - 7k

Reigns (22 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation ...
/r/reigns.htm - 12k

Invade (15 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings
good news, who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, Judah! ...
/i/invade.htm - 11k

Trumpeter (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who sounds a trumpet. 2. (n.) One
who proclaims, publishes, or denounces. 3. (n.) Any one ...
/t/trumpeter.htm - 7k

Publishers (1 Occurrence)

/p/publishers.htm - 6k

Publisheth (3 Occurrences)

/p/publisheth.htm - 7k

Beautiful (152 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation ...
/b/beautiful.htm - 38k

Vows (38 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains
the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace! ...
/v/vows.htm - 19k

Zion (169 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation ...
/z/zion.htm - 49k

Fulfil (60 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings
good news, who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, Judah! ...
/f/fulfil.htm - 25k

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