Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "remember" in the Bible carries significant theological and practical implications, often serving as a call to recall God's past actions, commandments, and promises. The act of remembering is not merely a mental exercise but a spiritual discipline that reinforces faith, obedience, and worship.Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for remember is "zakar," which appears frequently in various contexts. One of the earliest instances is found in Genesis 8:1, where "God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark." Here, God's remembrance signifies His faithfulness and the initiation of action to fulfill His covenant promises. The Israelites are repeatedly commanded to remember God's deeds and laws. In Deuteronomy 5:15, they are instructed to "remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm." This remembrance serves as a foundation for their identity and obedience to God's commandments. The Psalms often call upon the faithful to remember God's works and character. Psalm 77:11 states, "I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old." Such remembrance is an act of worship and trust, reinforcing the believer's reliance on God's past faithfulness as assurance for the future. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, the Greek word "mnemoneuo" is used to convey the act of remembering. Jesus Himself institutes the practice of remembrance in the Lord's Supper. In Luke 22:19, He instructs His disciples, "Do this in remembrance of Me," establishing a perpetual memorial of His sacrificial death and the new covenant. The apostolic writings emphasize the importance of remembering the teachings and works of Christ. In 2 Timothy 2:8, Paul exhorts Timothy, "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel." Here, remembrance is linked to the core truths of the Christian faith, serving as a safeguard against false teachings and a source of encouragement. Theological Significance Remembering in the biblical sense is deeply connected to covenantal faithfulness. God's remembrance of His people often leads to deliverance and blessing, as seen in Exodus 2:24: "So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." This divine remembrance is not due to forgetfulness but is an expression of His unwavering commitment to His promises. For believers, remembering God's past actions and promises is crucial for maintaining faith and obedience. It serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His ability to fulfill His word. The act of remembering is also a call to live in accordance with God's will, as seen in Ecclesiastes 12:1: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come." Practical Application The discipline of remembrance can be cultivated through regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and participation in communal worship. By recalling God's faithfulness, believers are encouraged to trust Him in present circumstances and future uncertainties. Remembering also involves a conscious effort to align one's life with God's commandments and to pass on the knowledge of His works to future generations, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. In summary, the biblical call to remember is a profound invitation to engage with God's redemptive history, to live faithfully in the present, and to hope confidently in His future promises. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To have (a notion or idea) come into the mind again, as previously perceived, known, or felt; to have a renewed apprehension of; to bring to mind again; to think of again; to recollect; as, I remember the fact; he remembers the events of his childhood; I cannot remember dates.2. (v. t.) To be capable of recalling when required; to keep in mind; to be continually aware or thoughtful of; to preserve fresh in the memory; to attend to; to think of with gratitude, affection, respect, or any other emotion. 3. (v. t.) To put in mind; to remind; -- also used reflexively and impersonally. 4. (v. t.) To mention. 5. (v. t.) To recall to the mind of another, as in the friendly messages, remember me to him, he wishes to be remembered to you, etc. 6. (v. i.) To exercise or have the power of memory; as, some remember better than others. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia REMEMBER; REMEMBRANCEre-mem'-ber, re-mem'-brans: "Remember" is mostly the translation, in the Old Testament, of zakhar, and in the New Testament of mnaomai (Matthew 5:23; Matthew 26:75 John 2:17, etc.), and of mnemoneuo (Matthew 16:9 Mark 8:18 Luke 17:32, etc.), and "remembrance" the translation of derivatives of these (zekher, anamnesis, etc.). There are a few other words. "To remember" is used of God in remembering persons (Genesis 8:1; Genesis 19:29, etc.), His covenant (Genesis 9:15 Exodus 2:24 Ezekiel 16:60, etc.), in answering prayer (Judges 16:28 Nehemiah 13:14, 22 Psalm 20:3, etc.), and in other ways. Men are exhorted to "remember" God's dealings with them, His commandments (Deuteronomy 8:2, 18 Judges 8:34 1 Chronicles 16:12, etc.), the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8), etc. A specially solemn command is that relating to the Lord's Supper in Luke 22:19 1 Corinthians 11:24, 25, "This do in remembrance of me." "Remembrancer" (writer of chronicles) occurs in the King James Version margin of 2 Samuel 8:16; 2 Samuel 20:24 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chronicles 18:15 (text "recorder," the Revised Version margin "chronicler"). In Isaiah 62:6, the Revised Version (British and American) reads, "ye that are Yahweh's remembrancers." the Revised Version (British and American) has frequent changes on the King James Version text, as "have marked" (1 Samuel 15:2); "make mention of" (Psalm 20:7; Psalm 77:11 Songs 1:4); "remember" for "be ye mindful of" (1 Chronicles 16:15); "memorial" for "remembrance" (Isaiah 57:8); in the American Standard Revised Version, "to his holy memorial name" (Psalm 30:4; Psalm 97:12, the English Revised Version "to his holy name," margin "Hebrew `memorial' "); in 2 Timothy 1:5, "having been reminded of" for the King James Version "call to remembrance," etc. Greek 3403. mimnesko -- to remind, remember ... to remind, remember. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mimnesko Phonetic Spelling: (mim-nace'-ko) Short Definition: I remember, recall Definition: I remember ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3403.htm - 7k 5279. hupomimnesko -- to cause (one) to remember, to remind 3415. mnaomai -- be mindful, remember 3421. mnemoneuo -- to call to mind, to make mention of 363. anamimnesko -- to remind, call to one's remembrance 1492. eido -- be aware, behold, consider, perceive 3419. mnemeion -- a memorial, a monument 3417. mneia -- remembrance, mention 3418. mnema -- a memorial, a sepulcher 4933. suntereo -- to keep close, ie preserve Strong's Hebrew 2142. zakar -- remember... 2141, 2142. zakar. 2143 . remember. Transliteration: zakar Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-kar') Short Definition: remember. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/2142.htm - 6k 6485. paqad -- to attend to, visit, muster, appoint Library Remember, Holy Mary What it is to Remember. "Lord, Remember Me. " All These Things I Remember, and How I Learnt them I Remember. ... O Jesus Christ, Remember "Remember Thy Creator. " Once I Remember (I Think I was About 4 Years Old When) I Thus ... "Remember Thy Creator. " Only Remember This; Look Well to the Ground on which You Stand... The Twenty-Second Chapter: Remember the Innumerable Gifts of God Thesaurus Remember (230 Occurrences)... as previously perceived, known, or felt; to have a renewed apprehension of; to bring to mind again; to think of again; to recollect; as, I remember the fact ... /r/remember.htm - 41k Remembrance (74 Occurrences) Inspect (22 Occurrences) Bond-man (6 Occurrences) Meditate (37 Occurrences) Rebellious (63 Occurrences) Misery (38 Occurrences) Bondservant (34 Occurrences) Kindnesses (11 Occurrences) Lothe (5 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to “remember Lot's wife” in Luke 17:32? | GotQuestions.org Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in Heaven? | GotQuestions.org Remember: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Remember (230 Occurrences)Matthew 5:23 Matthew 10:16 Matthew 13:52 Matthew 16:9 Matthew 24:25 Matthew 27:63 Matthew 28:7 Matthew 28:20 Mark 8:18 Mark 10:28 Luke 1:54 Luke 1:72 Luke 10:3 Luke 16:25 Luke 17:32 Luke 23:42 Luke 24:6 Luke 24:49 John 15:18 John 15:20 John 16:4 John 16:21 John 16:32 Acts 20:31 Acts 20:35 Romans 1:9 Romans 11:18 1 Corinthians 1:16 1 Corinthians 10:1 1 Corinthians 11:2 2 Corinthians 8:23 2 Corinthians 9:6 Galatians 2:10 Galatians 5:2 Ephesians 2:11 Ephesians 2:12 Philippians 1:3 Colossians 4:18 1 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Thessalonians 2:2 1 Thessalonians 2:9 1 Thessalonians 3:6 2 Thessalonians 2:5 2 Timothy 1:3 2 Timothy 1:4 2 Timothy 2:8 Philemon 1:4 Hebrews 2:6 Hebrews 8:12 Hebrews 10:17 Hebrews 10:32 Hebrews 13:3 Hebrews 13:7 James 3:3 James 3:5 James 5:11 2 Peter 1:15 2 Peter 1:20 2 Peter 3:2 2 Peter 3:3 3 John 1:10 Jude 1:17 Revelation 2:5 Revelation 3:3 Revelation 18:5 Genesis 9:15 Genesis 9:16 Genesis 31:50 Genesis 40:14 Genesis 40:23 Genesis 41:9 Genesis 50:24 Genesis 50:25 Exodus 6:5 Exodus 13:3 Exodus 13:19 Exodus 20:8 Exodus 32:13 Exodus 33:13 Leviticus 26:42 Leviticus 26:45 Numbers 11:5 Numbers 15:39 Numbers 15:40 Deuteronomy 4:10 Deuteronomy 5:15 Deuteronomy 7:18 Deuteronomy 8:2 Deuteronomy 8:18 Deuteronomy 9:7 Deuteronomy 9:27 Deuteronomy 15:15 Deuteronomy 16:3 Deuteronomy 16:12 Deuteronomy 24:9 Deuteronomy 24:18 Deuteronomy 24:22 Deuteronomy 25:17 Deuteronomy 32:7 Joshua 1:13 Subtopics Related Terms |
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