Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "reporting" refers to the act of conveying information, news, or testimony. This can include the sharing of divine messages, the recounting of events, or the dissemination of teachings. Reporting in the Bible often carries a sense of responsibility and truthfulness, as it can influence the faith and actions of others.

Old Testament Instances:
In the Old Testament, reporting is frequently associated with the role of prophets and messengers. Prophets were tasked with delivering God's messages to the people of Israel. For example, in the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is instructed to report God's words to the people: "This is what the LORD says: 'Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the cities of Judah that come to worship there. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word'" (Jeremiah 26:2).

The concept of reporting is also evident in the narrative of the spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Upon their return, they reported their findings to the Israelites. Numbers 13:32 states, "So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land they had spied out, saying, 'The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are great in stature.'"

New Testament Instances:
In the New Testament, reporting takes on a significant role in the spread of the Gospel. The apostles and early Christians were tasked with reporting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is seen in the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His disciples: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" (Mark 16:15).

The apostle Paul frequently reported on his missionary journeys and the state of the churches in his epistles. In Acts 14:27 , it is recorded, "When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles."

Principles of Reporting:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and integrity in reporting. Proverbs 12:17 states, "He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit." This underscores the moral obligation to report accurately and honestly.

Furthermore, reporting in the biblical sense often involves a sense of urgency and importance, especially when it pertains to the message of salvation. Romans 10:14 highlights the necessity of reporting the Gospel: "How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?"

Role of Witnesses:
Witnesses play a crucial role in biblical reporting. The testimony of witnesses is vital for establishing truth and accountability. In the context of the early church, witnesses were essential for verifying the resurrection of Jesus. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' words to His disciples: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "reporting" as it is understood today, the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative. From the faithful delivery of God's messages by the prophets to the apostolic mission of spreading the Gospel, reporting is portrayed as a divine mandate that requires truthfulness, integrity, and a commitment to the dissemination of God's truth.1555. ekdiegeomai -- to tell in detail
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person reporting declaring a full account (knowledge) of a matter and its ...
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The Doctrine of the Scriptures.
... b) Illumination. c) Reporting. 3. VIEWS: a) Natural Inspiration. ... 2. THE DISTINCTION
BETWEEN INSPIRATION, REVELATION, ILLUMINATION, AND VERBATIM REPORTING. ...
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The Recoil of Judgments
... He may be in all this reporting what is true, or he may be stating what is untrue;
but one truth he is reporting with entire precision,"the fact that he is ...
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Introduction.
... by St. Matthew reporting Pilate; the second by a writer not certainly
identified; the third by St. Luke reporting St. Paul. These ...
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Chapter nine
... "I think you kept your promise, Fred. I cannot believe Jesus would do newspaper
reporting on Sunday as you were asked to do it.". "Thank you, Mr. Maxwell. ...
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What Jesus Says of the Meaning of his Miracles
... which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him." Some,
however, went to the Pharisees and embarrassed them by reporting the event ...
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Letter to Veranus
... History, for this reason, instills in us the truth of deeds or faith in reporting.
Rhetoric takes the mind mysteriously back to the correction of life. ...
/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/letter to veranus.htm

Advertisement by the Reporter
... The work of reporting these Lectures was undertaken for the purpose of increasing
the interest and usefulness of the New York Evangelist. ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/advertisement by the reporter.htm

Professor of Sanskrit, Bengali, and Marathi
... Reporting to Ryland, in August 1800, the publication of the Gospels and of "several
small pieces" in Bengali, he excused his irregularity in keeping a journal ...
/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter ix professor of sanskrit.htm

Author's Preface
... I am also indebted to my Chinese secretary, Miss Wang, for her able reporting of
the many interviews which the compiling of this book has necessitated. ...
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Appendix B: Forgery Procured by Mary of Guise
... It is certain that Throckmorton sometimes, by bribery, did obtain copies of secret
French papers, but I have not found him reporting to Cecil or Queen ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/appendix b forgery procured by.htm

Reporting (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reporting (4 Occurrences). Acts 15:3 They, being
sent on their way by the assembly, passed through both ...
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Reports (21 Occurrences)

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Homage (51 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 14:25 the secrets of his heart are manifested; and thus, falling upon
his face, he will do homage to God, reporting that God is indeed amongst you ...
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Listened (120 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:12 All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul
reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. ...
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Listening (47 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:12 All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul
reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. ...
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Wonders (111 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:12 All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul
reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. ...
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Tomb (70 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:18 speaks for this place, since the evangelist, reporting the slaughter
of the innocents of Bethlehem, represents Rachel as weeping for her children ...
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Rachel's (5 Occurrences)
... Matthew 2:18 speaks for this place, since the evangelist, reporting the slaughter
of the innocents of Bethlehem, represents Rachel as weeping for her children ...
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Related (45 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:12 All the multitude kept silence, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul
reporting what signs and wonders God had done among the nations through them. ...
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Raddai (1 Occurrence)
... Matthew 2:18 speaks for this place, since the evangelist, reporting the slaughter
of the innocents of Bethlehem, represents Rachel as weeping for her children ...
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