In the context of biblical studies, "referring" involves the act of directing attention or alluding to particular passages, themes, or concepts within the Scriptures. This practice is essential for understanding the interconnectedness of biblical texts and the unfolding of divine revelation throughout the Bible.

Biblical Examples of Referring

1. Prophetic Fulfillment: The New Testament frequently refers back to Old Testament prophecies to demonstrate their fulfillment in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. For instance, Matthew 1:22-23 refers to Isaiah 7:14, stating, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means, 'God with us')."

2. Typology: The New Testament writers often refer to Old Testament figures and events as types or foreshadows of Christ and His work. For example, in 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Paul refers to the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness as a typological reference to Christ: "For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ."

3. Moral and Ethical Instruction: The apostles often refer to Old Testament laws and narratives to instruct believers in righteous living. In Romans 13:9, Paul refers to the commandments, "The commandments 'Do not commit adultery,' 'Do not murder,' 'Do not steal,' 'Do not covet,' and any other commandment, are summed up in this one decree: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

4. Theological Clarification: Referring to earlier Scriptures helps clarify theological concepts. In Hebrews 8:8-12, the author refers to Jeremiah 31:31-34 to explain the new covenant: "But when God found fault with the people, He said: 'Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah... For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.'"

Purpose and Importance

Referring within the Bible serves several purposes:

· Validation of Christ's Messiahship: By referring to Old Testament prophecies, the New Testament writers validate Jesus as the promised Messiah, affirming the continuity and reliability of God's plan of salvation.

· Unity of Scripture: Referring highlights the unity and coherence of the biblical narrative, showing that the Bible, though composed of diverse books and authors, tells a single, unified account of redemption.

· Instruction and Edification: By referring to past events and teachings, biblical authors provide instruction and edification for believers, encouraging them to live in accordance with God's revealed will.

· Theological Depth: Referring enriches theological understanding by connecting doctrines and themes across different parts of Scripture, offering a deeper insight into God's nature and His dealings with humanity.

In summary, the practice of referring within the Bible is a vital tool for interpretation, teaching, and understanding the full scope of God's revelation to humanity.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Refer.3592. hode, hede, tode -- this (referring to what is present)
... this (referring to what is present). Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun
Transliteration: hode, hede, tode Phonetic Spelling: (hod'-eh) Short Definition: ...
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2307. thelema -- will
... desires. 2307 (from 2309 , "to desire, wish") -- properly, a (), often
referring to "," ie His "" to people which can be . [Note ...
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1987. epistamai -- to know, to understand
... 1987 (from 1909 , "fitting ," which intensifies 2476 , "stand") -- properly, ,
referring to gaining knowledge by prolonged acquaintance, ie , effort. ...
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203. akrobustia -- the prepuce, foreskin, hence uncircumcision
... through (). [203 literally means "what covers the extreme end," referring to
the part of the male foreskin removed by circumcision. The ...
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566. apechei -- it is enough.
... Cognate: 566 -- literally, "have from," referring to having "" -- ie all that something
deserves (what is due, Mk 14:41). See 568 (). Word Origin third pers. ...
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2470. isos -- equal
... quality (J. Thayer). [2470 () is the root of the English terms, "" and "" --
referring to .]. Word Origin a prim. word Definition ...
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487. antilutron -- a ransom
... 487 (from 473 , "corresponding to, instead of/exchange" and 3083 , "ransom-price") --
properly, a , referring to Christ paying the complete to secure our ...
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4921. sunistemi and sunistano -- to commend, establish, stand near ...
... 4921 (from 4862 , "union, together " and 2476 , "to stand") -- properly, "stand
together," referring to facts "lining up" with each other to () something. ...
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1882. epanorthosis -- correction
... 1882 (from 1909 , ", fitting" intensifying 461 , "make straight") -- properly, suitable
because , ie () ; hence, (referring to something that is aptly " out"). ...
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5598. O -- the last letter of the Gr. alphabet
... In the NT, 5598 ("") is always used of the glorified Christ (Rev 1:8, 21;6, 22:13),
referring to His absolute to meet all the needs of finite (limited) people. ...
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3602. kakah -- thus
... From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context -- after that
(this) manner, this matter, (even) so, in such a case, thus. see HEBREW koh. ...
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2945. taph -- children
... From taphaph (perhaps referring to the tripping gait of children); a family (mostly
used collectively in the singular) -- (little) children (ones), families. ...
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Then Referring to the Blasphemy of Eunomius
... Book XII. Section 2. Then referring to the blasphemy of Eunomius. Section
2. Then referring to the blasphemy of Eunomius, which had ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 2 then referring to.htm

Whether the Precepts Referring to Knowledge and Understanding were ...
... OF THE PRECEPTS OF FAITH, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING (TWO ARTICLES) Whether the
precepts referring to knowledge and understanding were fittingly set down in ...
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Referring to the Passage in the Ph??don of Plato...
... Chapter XXXI. Referring to the passage in the Ph??don of Plato? Referring
to the passage in the Ph??don of Plato, Celsus says: "It ...
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In the Next Place, Referring to the Statements of the Egyptians...
... Chapter XVIII. In the next place, referring to the statements of the
Egyptians? In the next place, referring to the statements ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xviii in the next.htm

Passages Referring to Bethany in the Sacred Narrative.
... PASSAGES REFERRING TO BETHANY IN THE SACRED NARRATIVE. I. Earliest Notice
of Bethany. Luke 10:38-42.""And He entered into a certain ...
/.../macduff/memories of bethany/passages referring to bethany in.htm

Malachi's Prophecy Concerning the Sacrifices of the Christians it ...
... Chapter CXVII."Malachi's prophecy concerning the sacrifices of the Christians It
cannot be taken as referring to the prayers of Jews of the dispersion. ...
/.../chapter cxvii malachis prophecy concerning the.htm

In the Next Place, Celsus, after Referring to the Enthusiasm with ...
... Chapter XLVIII. In the next place, Celsus, after referring to the enthusiasm
with which men will contend? In the next place, Celsus ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlviii in the next 3.htm

Passages of Holy Scripture Compared.
... nothing higher than what is conveyed by the mere words and the history; for if we
are to take the Scripture as a bare representation wholly referring to the ...
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To Sit at the Right Hand of the Father is a Mystery Belonging to ...
... Father;" of Whom also David thus speaks, "The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on
my right hand until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool." Referring to which ...
/.../32 to sit at the.htm

Our Opinion is Directly Opposed to the Pelagian Heresy
... The Jesuits, those myrmidons of the pope, explain this chapter as referring to a
man placed under grace.6. A third objection"that his interpretation differs ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/our opinion is directly opposed.htm

Referring (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Referring (6 Occurrences). John 13:22 The disciples began
looking at one another, at a loss to know to which of them He was referring. ...
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Experiment (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To make experiment; to operate by test or trial; -- often with on, upon,
or in, referring to the subject of an experiment; with, referring to the ...
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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... to give"), is translated "gift" (Matthew 2:11; Matthew 5:23, 14 bis; Mark 7:11 the
King James Version; Hebrews 5:1 Revelation 11:10, etc., referring chiefly to ...
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Lemuel (3 Occurrences)
... Instead of translating the word after this name as "oracle" some propose to leave
it as a proper name, translating "king of Massa," and referring for his ...
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Tidal (2 Occurrences)
... Tudhula and His Time: The inscription in which the name Tudhula occurs is one of
three of late date (4th to 3rd century BC), all referring, apparently, to the ...
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Relative (33 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Having relation or reference; referring; respecting; standing in connection;
pertaining; as, arguments not relative to the subject. ...
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Passion (82 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Only once found, in Acts 1:3, meaning suffering, referring
to the sufferings of our Lord. Noah Webster's Dictionary. ...
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Abomination (78 Occurrences)
... (4.) Daniel (11:31), in that section of his prophecies which is generally interpreted
as referring to the fearful calamities that were to fall on the Jews in ...
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Hermogenes (1 Occurrence)
... This latter meaning, referring the "turning away" to some previous occasion in Ephesus,
is thought by some expositors to be the probable signification, owing ...
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Abiathar (29 Occurrences)
... The apparent discrepancy is satisfactorily explained by interpreting the words in
Mark as referring to the life-time of Abiathar, and not to the term of his ...
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