Definition and Usage in Scripture:

In the context of the Bible, a "quote" refers to the act of citing or referencing a passage from the Scriptures. Quotations are used throughout the Bible to reinforce teachings, fulfill prophecies, and connect the Old Testament with the New Testament. The practice of quoting Scripture is evident in the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, and other biblical figures, serving as a means to authenticate their messages and demonstrate continuity with God's revealed word.

Old Testament Quotations:

The Old Testament itself contains instances where earlier texts are quoted or referenced. For example, the Psalms often echo themes and phrases from the Torah. The prophets frequently quote the Law to remind the Israelites of their covenant obligations and to call them back to faithfulness.

New Testament Quotations:

The New Testament is replete with quotations from the Old Testament. These quotations serve several purposes:

1. Fulfillment of Prophecy: Many New Testament writers quote Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. For instance, Matthew frequently uses the phrase "This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet" (e.g., Matthew 1:22-23).

2. Teaching and Doctrine: Jesus often quoted Scripture to teach and clarify His message. In the Sermon on the Mount, He references the Law to deepen its understanding (e.g., Matthew 5:21-22).

3. Defense and Apologetics: Jesus and the apostles used Scripture to defend their actions and teachings. When tempted by Satan, Jesus responded with quotations from Deuteronomy (e.g., Matthew 4:4).

4. Connection and Continuity: The apostles, particularly Paul, quoted the Old Testament to show the continuity of God's plan. In Romans, Paul frequently cites the Hebrew Scriptures to explain the righteousness that comes by faith (e.g., Romans 1:17).

Significance of Quotations:

Quotations in the Bible underscore the authority and inspiration of Scripture. They reveal the interconnectedness of God's word and His unfolding plan of redemption. By quoting Scripture, biblical authors affirm the reliability and divine origin of the texts, encouraging believers to trust and adhere to God's revealed truth.

Examples of Key Quotations:

· Jesus Quoting Isaiah: In Luke 4:17-21 , Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah, declaring the fulfillment of the prophecy in Himself.
· Paul Quoting Habakkuk: In Romans 1:17 , Paul quotes Habakkuk 2:4 to emphasize that "the righteous will live by faith."
· Peter Quoting Joel: In Acts 2:16-21 , Peter quotes the prophet Joel to explain the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Conclusion:

The use of quotations in the Bible is a powerful tool that bridges the Old and New Testaments, providing a cohesive narrative of God's redemptive work. Through these quotations, believers are reminded of the enduring truth and relevance of Scripture in their lives.1. (v. t.) To cite, as a passage from some author; to name, repeat, or adduce, as a passage from an author or speaker, by way of authority or illustration; as, to quote a passage from Homer.

2. (v. t.) To cite a passage from; to name as the authority for a statement or an opinion; as, to quote Shakespeare.

3. (v. t.) To name the current price of.

4. (v. t.) To notice; to observe; to examine.

5. (v. t.) To set down, as in writing.

6. (n.) A note upon an author.

3643. oligoreo -- to esteem lightly
... in too few places"); to esteem , (). 3643 ("neglect as a ") is used only
in Heb 12:5 (an OT quote, cf. Job 5:17; Prov 3:11): "My ...
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3908. paratithemi -- to place beside, to set before
... meal) before, serve, (b) act. and mid: I deposit with, entrust to, (c) I
bring forward, quote as evidence. 3908 (from 3844 , "right ...
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3004. lego -- to say
... 1), follows (1), give (1), gives (1), greeted* (1), made (1), mean (2), means (3),
meant (1), mention (1), named (3), ordered (2), quote (1), referred (1 ...
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4932. suntemno -- to cut in pieces
... possible" (J. Thayer). 4932 ("to cut short, limit") is only used in Ro
9:28 (which is a quote from Is 10:23). This refers to God ...
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4911b. mashal -- to use a proverb, speak in parables or sentences ...
... Usage quotes proverbs (1), quotes proverbs (1), speak (2), speaking (1), use (1),
use it as a proverb (1), use proverbs (1), using (1), will quote this proverb ...
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I Thought it Right to Quote These Few Instances from a Much Larger ...
... Chapter XVIII. I thought it right to quote these few instances from a
much larger number of? I thought it right to quote these ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xviii i thought it.htm

But what Need is There to Quote any More Passages against Celsus.. ...
... Chapter LI. But what need is there to quote any more passages against
Celsus? But what need is there to quote any more passages ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter li but what need.htm

Refutation of the Pelagians by the Authority of St. Ambrose, whom ...
... by the Authority of St. Ambrose, Whom They Quote to Show that the Desire
of the Flesh is a Natural Good. In respect, however, to ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 40 xxxv refutation of the.htm

Transcriber's Note:
... Ephesians: Page 36: added closing quote after "the event of our inheritance" (line
3) 102: "gentle words ot" to "to" 154: "it" added in "what it is to hear" 263 ...
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He Shows that Like the Devil when Tempting Christ, the Heretics ...
... Why then, you heretic, did you not in this way quote the whole and entire
passage which you had read? So you see that the Apostle ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter xvi he shows that.htm

Faustus Recurs to the Genealogy and Insists Upon Examining it as ...
... of the true account to be given of Jesus, and refer to what He says of Himself,
and what His apostles say of Him; and yet, when I begin to quote the Gospel of ...
/.../faustus recurs to the genealogy.htm

Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!
... The Scriptures should be the classics of a Christian, and as our orators quote Homer,
or Virgil, or Horace, when they would clinch a point, so we should be ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/never never never never never.htm

The Limitations of Earth's Great Week.
... Before we proceed with our argument we shall first quote from three who lived in
the second and third centuries, not that we appeal to them as authorities, but ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/9 the limitations of earths.htm

You Observe How New and Terrible a Form of Oath this is which He ...
... perjury, to make up some excuse for himself, and to say, as he does: "I do not now
read them, I have a tenacious memory, so that I can quote various passages ...
/.../7 you observe how new.htm

The Early Fathers Appealed To, and Observed to Bear Favourable ...
... The reasons are chiefly these:"(a.) Fathers often quote Scripture loosely, if not
licentiously; and sometimes allude only when they seem to quote. ...
/.../chapter iii the early fathers.htm

Quote (4 Occurrences)
... as a passage from some author; to name, repeat, or adduce, as a passage from an
author or speaker, by way of authority or illustration; as, to quote a passage ...
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Obadiah (21 Occurrences)
... settled. (1) Relation of Obadiah and Jeremiah 49. (a) Did Obadiah quote from
Jeremiah? Pusey ... 347). (b) Did Jeremiah quote from Obadiah? It ...
/o/obadiah.htm - 32k

Apostles (79 Occurrences)
... So Tischendorf, while Origen, Didymus, Eusebius quote from "The Acts." But BD Aleph
(in subscription) have "Acts of Apostles" or "The Acts of the Apostles ...
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Acts (271 Occurrences)
... So Tischendorf, while Origen, Didymus, Eusebius quote from "The Acts." But BD Aleph
(in subscription) have "Acts of Apostles" or "The Acts of the Apostles ...
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Fall (522 Occurrences)
... Prophets, Psalms, Proverbs never quote it; at the most, allusions may be found to
it in Hosea 6:7 and Ecclesiastes 7:29; and even Jesus and His apostles in the ...
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Quotations
... In general, the New Testament writers quote from the Septuagint (qv) version of
the Old Testament, as it was then in common use among the Jews. ...
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Quoted (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Quote. Multi-Version Concordance
Quoted (2 Occurrences). Hebrews 4:7 He again definitely ...
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Zealot (4 Occurrences)
... refers to a Simon who succeeded James as bishop of Jerusalem and suffered martyrdom
under Trajan; and Hegesippus, whom Eusebius professes to quote, calls this ...
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Native (35 Occurrences)
... Luke 4:23 "Doubtless," said He, "you will quote to me the proverb, 'Physician, cure
yourself: all that we hear that you have done at Capernaum, do here also in ...
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Family (438 Occurrences)
... particularization of the relation of the sexes to each other the great charter of
monogamy was laid down so clearly that Jesus was content to quote it, when ...
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