Definition and Context:
The term "reinforce" generally means to strengthen or support an existing structure, idea, or behavior. In a biblical context, reinforcement can refer to the strengthening of faith, moral principles, or community bonds. The concept of reinforcement is not explicitly named in the Bible, but the principles of strengthening and supporting are woven throughout Scripture.

Biblical Examples and Principles:

1. Strengthening Faith:
The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of reinforcing one's faith. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul often speaks of building up the church and individual believers. In Ephesians 6:10, Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This verse encourages believers to reinforce their spiritual strength through reliance on God's power.

2. Encouragement and Support:
The early church is depicted as a community that reinforced one another through encouragement and support. Hebrews 10:24-25 states, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This passage highlights the importance of communal reinforcement in maintaining faith and good works.

3. Moral and Ethical Reinforcement:
The Bible provides numerous examples of reinforcing moral and ethical behavior. In the Old Testament, the Law given to Moses served as a reinforcement of God's standards for His people. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 instructs, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This commandment underscores the importance of reinforcing God's laws through constant teaching and remembrance.

4. Reinforcement through Trials:
Trials and challenges are often used by God to reinforce the faith and character of believers. James 1:2-4 says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Here, trials are seen as a means of reinforcing spiritual maturity and perseverance.

5. Reinforcement in Leadership:
Biblical leaders often sought to reinforce their followers' commitment to God. Joshua, for example, reinforced the Israelites' covenant with God before his death. In Joshua 24:15 , he declares, "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua's leadership reinforced the people's dedication to God through a clear call to commitment.

Conclusion:
While the term "reinforce" is not directly used in the Bible, the concept is integral to the Christian life. Through faith, community, moral teaching, trials, and leadership, believers are called to reinforce their commitment to God and His principles.1. (v. t.) See Reenforce.

2. (n.) See Reenforce.

New Testament Hymns
... The Apostle Paul and other writers of the New Testament, who quote freely from a
variety of sources, have used fragments of hymns to reinforce their teachings ...
/.../christian hymns of the first three centuries/iii new testament hymns.htm

Yet Speaking.
... charge of his cavalry. Yonder, through the wood, Blucher's troops hurried
to reinforce their brothers in arms. And down those slopes ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xvi yet speaking.htm

Now I have Put it Frankly to My Brethren and Co-Workers...
... put it frankly to my brethren and co-workers, who have believed me because of what
I have foretold and still foretell to strengthen and reinforce your faith. ...
/.../patrick/the confession of st patrick/section 47 now i have.htm

'Until that Day'
... take, of all the rites of external worship, every one of them is a prophecy, because
every act in which our sense is brought in to reinforce the spirit"and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/until that day.htm

The Greatest in the Kingdom, and their Reward
... But it is a piece of fastidiousness to forbid us to reinforce the great Christian
motive, which is love to Jesus Christ, by the thought of the recompense of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the greatest in the kingdom.htm

The Charge of the Pilgrim Priests
... He then takes measures to reinforce his little army with a contingent of these,
and entrusts to their special care a very valuable treasure in gold, and silver ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the charge of the pilgrim.htm

Of the Birth of John, and of his Alleged Identity with Elijah. Of ...
... the hearts of the fathers to the children, and that it was on account of this spirit
that he was called "Elijah who was to come." And to reinforce this view it ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/7 of the birth of.htm

Epistle Liv. To Desiderius, Bishop of Gaul .
... as appears from its conclusion, by Mellitus and his companions, who, in answer to
Augustine's request, were sent by Gregory from Rome to reinforce the mission ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle liv to desiderius bishop.htm

The Gradual Healing of the Blind Man
... not believing that this Jewish stranger is going to do anything for him; with his
impassive blind face glowing with no entreaty to reinforce his companions ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the gradual healing of the.htm

The True Gold and Its Testing
... Because if you strengthen a man's trust you strengthen everything that
comes from it. Reinforce the centre and all is reinforced. ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the true gold and its.htm

Reinforce (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reinforce (2 Occurrences). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
/r/reinforce.htm - 7k

Lowered (14 Occurrences)
... corners. It came as far as me. (See NAS). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted
it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing ...
/l/lowered.htm - 10k

Fearing (107 Occurrences)
... barracks. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted
it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing ...
/f/fearing.htm - 35k

Force (250 Occurrences)
... 17. (n.) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man;
to garrison. 18. (n.) To allow the force of; to value; to care for. 19. ...
/f/force.htm - 40k

Ropes (32 Occurrences)
... close to me. (WEY). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted it up, they used
cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that they would ...
/r/ropes.htm - 16k

Reinforced (2 Occurrences)

/r/reinforced.htm - 7k

Reined (1 Occurrence)

/r/reined.htm - 6k

Driven (128 Occurrences)
... along. (WEB ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV). Acts 27:17 After they had hoisted it up,
they used cables to help reinforce the ship. Fearing that ...
/d/driven.htm - 37k

Bars (50 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Bars (50 Occurrences). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
/b/bars.htm - 22k

Cables (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Cables (1 Occurrence). Acts 27:17 After they had
hoisted it up, they used cables to help reinforce the ship. ...
/c/cables.htm - 6k

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