In the context of the Bible, "recounts" refers to the act of narrating or telling a account, often with the purpose of remembering and reflecting on God's deeds, laws, and the history of His people. Recounts serve as a vital tool for teaching, preserving tradition, and reinforcing faith among believers. The Bible is replete with instances where recounting plays a crucial role in the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites and the early Christian church.

Old Testament Recounts

The Old Testament frequently emphasizes the importance of recounting God's mighty works and His covenant with Israel. In Deuteronomy, Moses instructs the Israelites to remember and recount the laws and deeds of God to their children: "Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren" (Deuteronomy 4:9). This passage underscores the necessity of recounting as a means of preserving faith and obedience across generations.

The Psalms are rich with recounts of God's faithfulness and mighty acts. Psalm 78 is a notable example, where the psalmist Asaph recounts the history of Israel, from the exodus to the establishment of David's kingdom, to remind the people of God's enduring faithfulness despite their repeated unfaithfulness. "We will not hide them from their children, but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might, and the wonders He has performed" (Psalm 78:4).

New Testament Recounts

In the New Testament, recounting takes on a new dimension with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Gospels themselves are structured as recounts of Jesus' life and ministry, intended to convey the good news and teachings of Christ to both contemporary and future audiences. The apostle John writes, "But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name" (John 20:31).

The Acts of the Apostles is another significant recount, detailing the early church's history and the spread of the Gospel. The apostle Peter, in his sermons, often recounts the life and works of Jesus to affirm His messianic identity and to call people to repentance and faith (Acts 2:22-36).

Purpose and Significance

Recounts in the Bible serve multiple purposes. They are a means of preserving the historical and theological truths of the faith, ensuring that the knowledge of God's works and His covenantal relationship with humanity is not lost. They also function as a didactic tool, teaching and reminding believers of God's character, His promises, and His expectations for His people.

Moreover, recounts are a form of worship and testimony. By recounting God's deeds, believers express gratitude, acknowledge His sovereignty, and bear witness to His ongoing work in the world. This act of recounting strengthens the community of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to live in accordance with His will.

He Entreats God for Her Sins, and Admonishes his Readers to ...
... with Thee. But whosoever recounts his true merits [795] to Thee, what is
it that he recounts to Thee but Thine own gifts? Oh, if ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xiii he entreats god for.htm

The Empress Theodora
... her adventures were both numerous and scandalous; to quote a piquant expression
of Gibbon, "her charity was universal." Procopius recounts memorable after ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/xi the empress theodora.htm

Christ is to be Loved
... daughters of Jerusalem, "What is your beloved more than another beloved?" The spouse
answers, "He is the chief among ten thousand." She then recounts many of ...
/.../flavel/christ altogether lovely/christ is to be loved.htm

Debate on the Proposed Invasion of Greece.
... His advice to Xerxes."The Ionian rebellion."First invasion of Greece."Xerxes convenes
a public council."His speech."Xerxes recounts the aggressions ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/xerxes/chapter iii debate on the.htm

The Faith of Abraham.
... great rewards. He recounts the achievements of a long line of believers,
who as they went handed the light from one to another. In ...
/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter xi the faith of.htm

Preface.
... that finally the authority of the high admonishes us, after the Father and the Son,
to believe also on the Holy Spirit, whose operations he recounts and proves ...
/.../novatian/a treatise of novatian concerning the trinity/preface.htm

Sunday Before Lent
... The Gospel gives much knowledge of God and of Christ, and conveys many wonderful
gifts, as Paul recounts in Romans 12 and in First Corinthians 12.. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/sunday before lent.htm

Article xxii (X): of Both Kinds in the Lord's Supper.
... Gabriel recounts among other reasons why both parts are not given that a
distinction should be made between laymen and presbyters. ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 27 article xxii x .htm

Meeting the Lions
... TALK SIX. MEETING THE LIONS. The Bible recounts some interesting stories
of lions. They are interesting, not simply because they ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk six meeting the lions.htm

The Gentle Boy
... so that no wheat would grow there; and he takes his stand, as it were, among the
graves of the ancient persecutors, and triumphantly recounts the judgments ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the gentle boy.htm

Recounts (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Recounts (1 Occurrence). Job 33:26 He prays to God,
and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. ...
/r/recounts.htm - 6k

Recounting (5 Occurrences)

/r/recounting.htm - 8k

Recourse (1 Occurrence)

/r/recourse.htm - 7k

Eleven (25 Occurrences)
... As an illustration of the fixedness of usage, Paul refers to the eleven as "the
twelve" when he recounts the appearances of Jesus after His resurrection: "And ...
/e/eleven.htm - 16k

Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... which has already been done. After the preface the speaker introduces himself,
and recounts his experiences. At the outset he had ...
/e/ecclesiastes.htm - 27k

Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... which has already been done. After the preface the speaker introduces himself,
and recounts his experiences. At the outset he had ...
/p/preacher.htm - 48k

Ashurbanipal (1 Occurrence)
... of Nineveh, said, "Art thou (Nineveh) better than No-amon?" This passage is illustrated
by the annals of the king, in which he recounts the destruction of the ...
/a/ashurbanipal.htm - 12k

Genesis
... Bresith of Origen). In the Septuagint it is called Genesis, because it recounts
the beginnings of the world and of mankind. This name ...
/g/genesis.htm - 40k

Pontius (4 Occurrences)
... incensed against the Jews who had sought the death of Jesus (Historia Ecclesiastica,
II, 2). Elsewhere (Historia Ecclesiastica, IX, 5) he recounts that under ...
/p/pontius.htm - 36k

Pilate (60 Occurrences)
... incensed against the Jews who had sought the death of Jesus (Historia Ecclesiastica,
II, 2). Elsewhere (Historia Ecclesiastica, IX, 5) he recounts that under ...
/p/pilate.htm - 53k

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