The term "rehearsed" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of recounting, narrating, or repeating events, laws, or teachings. This practice was crucial in the oral tradition of ancient Israel, where accounts and commandments were passed down through generations. The act of rehearsing served to reinforce memory, ensure accuracy, and maintain the continuity of God's covenant with His people.

Biblical Instances:

1. Exodus 18:8-9: In this passage, Moses recounts to his father-in-law, Jethro, all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel's sake. "Moses told his father-in-law about everything the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships they had met along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them." . This act of rehearsing God's mighty works served to glorify God and affirm His faithfulness.

2. Judges 5:11: The Song of Deborah and Barak includes a reference to rehearsing the righteous acts of the LORD. "There the voices of the singers at the watering places recite the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous acts of His warriors in Israel. Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates." . Here, the term implies a communal celebration and remembrance of God's deliverance and justice.

3. 1 Samuel 17:31: When David speaks to Saul about his willingness to fight Goliath, the words are rehearsed before the king. "What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, so he had David brought to him." . This instance shows the importance of communication and the transmission of information within the community.

Theological Significance:

Rehearsing God's deeds and commandments is a vital aspect of worship and obedience in the biblical narrative. It serves several purposes:

· Remembrance: By rehearsing past events, the Israelites were reminded of God's faithfulness and power. This act of remembrance was intended to strengthen their faith and trust in God.

· Instruction: Rehearsing the laws and commandments was a method of teaching and ensuring that each generation understood and adhered to God's covenant. This is evident in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, where parents are instructed to teach God's commandments diligently to their children.

· Community Building: Rehearsing God's acts and laws helped to build a sense of community and shared identity among the Israelites. It reinforced their collective memory and commitment to God's covenant.

· Worship: Rehearsing God's righteous acts was an integral part of worship, as seen in the Psalms and other poetic sections of the Bible. It was a way to praise God and acknowledge His sovereignty and goodness.

In summary, the concept of rehearsing in the Bible underscores the importance of oral tradition, memory, and the transmission of faith. It highlights the need for continual reflection on God's works and commandments as a means of sustaining faith and obedience among His people.(imp. & p. p.) of Rehearse.

But this is So Great, that Certain Understand it to be the Fruit ...
... bears a very conspicuous witness, in which it is known to the faithful in what place
the Martyrs, in what place the holy nuns deceased, are rehearsed at the ...
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This HomilyWas Delivered in the Old Church of Antioch
... 2. Since then it is impossible to go through every part, what part of the words
rehearsed would you have us select for the subject of our address to your ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily i this homily was.htm

Shewing Wherein all Saving Grace Does Summarily Consist"
... man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled
the law" ; and, therefore, several of these commandments are there rehearsed. ...
/.../edwards/treatise on grace/shewing wherein all saving grace.htm

After Much Discourse Concerning the Actually Existent, and ...
... Any one, then, who undertakes to give the account of this good Being, of this
ungenerate Being, as He is, would speak in vain, if he rehearsed the attributes ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 5 after much discourse.htm

Songs of Deliverance
... first, for a little time, think of the wells of salvation as cleared of enemies;
then we shall talk together upon the songs of praise to be rehearsed at the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 13 1867/songs of deliverance.htm

Beginning at Jerusalem. --Luke xxiv. 47.
... The words were spoken by Christ, after he rose from the dead, and they are here
rehearsed after an historical manner, but do contain in them a formal commission ...
/.../bunyan/jerusalem sinner saved/beginning at jerusalem luke xxiv 47.htm

Fragment i. From the Exposition of the Oracles of the Lord.
... in those who spoke much, but in those who taught the truth; nor in those who related
strange commandments, [1737] but in those who rehearsed the commandments ...
/.../papias/fragments of papias/fragment i from the exposition.htm

1 John iv. 12-Apr
... That therefore which God promiseth us is ineffable sweetness and a good, [2352]
as the Scripture saith, and as ye have often heard by us rehearsed, which "eye ...
/.../ten homilies on the epistle of john to the parthians/homily vii 1 john iv.htm

Acts II
... He has furnished us a list of the eleven apostles, and the appointment of the twelfth;
rehearsed briefly their qualifications as witnesses of the resurrection ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts ii.htm

Acts XI
... the same gift as to us who already believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I,
that I should be able to withstand God?" The events here rehearsed by Peter ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xi.htm

Rehearsed (9 Occurrences)
...Rehearsed (9 Occurrences). Luke 24:35 And they rehearsed the things 'that happened'
in the way, and how he was known of them in the breaking of the bread. (ASV) ...
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Rehearse (5 Occurrences)

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Overheard (3 Occurrences)
... NIV). 1 Samuel 17:31 When the words were heard which David spoke, they
rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him. (See NIV). ...
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Faithful (136 Occurrences)
... These sayings are faithful and true." The Five "Sayings." Paul's faithful sayings
are thus five in number, and "were no doubt rehearsed constantly in the ...
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Repeated (16 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Samuel 17:31 When the words were heard which David spoke, they
rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him. (See RSV). ...
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Rehearsing (1 Occurrence)

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Expound (7 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Acts 11:4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded
it by order unto them, saying, (Root in KJV ASV WBS YLT). ...
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Expounded (5 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Acts 11:4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning,
and expounded it by order unto them, saying, (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Sayings (134 Occurrences)
... These sayings are faithful and true." The Five "Sayings." Paul's faithful sayings
are thus five in number, and "were no doubt rehearsed constantly in the ...
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Assembled (186 Occurrences)
... Acts 14:27 And when they had come, and had assembled the church, they rehearsed
all that God had done with them, and that he had opened the door of faith to ...
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