In the context of the Bible, the term "sanctioned" refers to actions, behaviors, or practices that are approved, authorized, or permitted by God or His representatives. The concept of divine sanction is integral to understanding the moral and ethical framework within which biblical narratives and commandments operate. Throughout Scripture, various actions and practices are either sanctioned or condemned, providing guidance for righteous living.

Divine Sanction in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, divine sanction is often communicated through the Law given to Moses, prophetic declarations, and direct commands from God. The Law, as outlined in the Pentateuch, provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for the Israelites, detailing what is sanctioned in terms of worship, social justice, and personal conduct. For instance, the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) serve as a foundational set of divine sanctions, establishing principles for worshiping God and interacting with others.

The sacrificial system, as described in Leviticus, is another example of sanctioned practices. God provided specific instructions on how sacrifices were to be conducted, which were essential for maintaining a right relationship with Him. Leviticus 1:3-4 states, "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to offer an unblemished male. He must present it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, that he may be accepted by the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so that it may be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him."

Sanctioned Leadership and Authority

The concept of sanctioned leadership is evident in the anointing of kings and prophets. God’s choice of leaders, such as David, is marked by divine approval. In 1 Samuel 16:12-13 , God instructs Samuel to anoint David: "So he sent and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, 'Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.' So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward."

Sanctioned Practices in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further clarify what is sanctioned under the New Covenant. Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) reaffirms and expands upon the moral imperatives of the Law, emphasizing internal righteousness over mere external compliance. Practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are sanctioned when done with sincerity and humility (Matthew 6:1-18).

The early church, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, also reflects sanctioned practices, particularly in communal living, worship, and the administration of sacraments. Acts 2:42 notes, "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Sanctioned Relationships and Conduct

The New Testament epistles provide further guidance on sanctioned relationships and conduct within the Christian community. Marriage, for example, is sanctioned as a covenantal relationship between a man and a woman, reflecting Christ’s relationship with the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Paul’s letters often address issues of moral conduct, urging believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling (Ephesians 4:1).

Conclusion

The concept of being sanctioned in the Bible encompasses a wide range of divinely approved actions, practices, and relationships. These sanctioned elements serve as a guide for believers, helping them to align their lives with God’s will as revealed through Scripture.(imp. & p. p.) of Sanction.3741. hosios -- righteous, pious, holy
... God. 3741 (a primitive word, ) -- properly, what is sanctioned by a higher
law (especially divine law), ie () and hence (). [3741 ...
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3549. nomotheteo -- to make law, to ordain by law
... From nomothetes; to legislate, ie (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments
injoined, be sanctioned (by them) -- establish, receive the law. ...
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Covenanting Sanctioned by the Divine Example.
... CHAPTER IX. COVENANTING SANCTIONED BY THE DIVINE EXAMPLE. God's procedure
when imitable forms a peculiar argument for duty. That ...
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Dancing.
... It is true that the Bible has sanctioned dancing, but let us remember, first, that
it was always a religious rite; second, that it was practiced only on joyful ...
/.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/iv dancing.htm

Tertullian, Having Shown his Defence to be Consistent with ...
... cannot be uncertain. [329] If there is a doubt about Nature, Discipline
points out what is more sanctioned by God. For nothing is ...
/.../on the veiling of virgins/chapter xvi tertullian having shown his.htm

The Seven Oecumenical Councils.
... the third and fourth. The sixth condemned Monothelitism. The seventh
sanctioned the use and worship of images. [91]. To these the ...
/.../ 11 the seven oecumenical.htm

The Doctrinal Formulas of Henry viii.
... not legally, superseded by the 'Bishops' Book,' or the 'Institution of a Christian
Man,' drawn up by a Committee of Prelates, 1537, but never sanctioned by the ...
/.../ 78 the doctrinal formulas.htm

Whether Fasting is a Matter of Precept?
... of those things "that are neither contained in the authorities of Holy Scripture,
nor found among the ordinances of bishops in council, nor sanctioned by the ...
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The Old Catholics.
... With great prudence the leaders avoided or postponed reforms, till they could be
inaugurated and sanctioned by properly constituted authorities, and moved ...
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Letter Lxiv. (AD 401. )
... If for this reason he is regarded as an ecclesiastical reader, it follows that the
writing which he read must be esteemed as sanctioned by the Church. ...
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Whether it is against the Natural Law to have Several Wives?
... ii), "fear of the law and religion have sanctioned those things that come from nature
and are approved by custom." Wherefore it is evident that those dictates ...
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Whether Divination by Drawing Lots is Unlawful?
... both because it is directed to the judgment of the occult, which is reserved to
the divine judgment, and because such like trials are not sanctioned by divine ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether divination by drawing lots.htm

Sanctioned (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Sanction. Multi-Version Concordance
Sanctioned (2 Occurrences). Galatians 3:15 Brethren, even ...
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Divination (25 Occurrences)
... The species of divination spoken of in the Bible may be arranged under two heads:
(1) those apparently sanctioned, and (2) those condemned in the Bible. ...
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Kite (3 Occurrences)
... commercial paper used for raising money or to sustain credit, as a check which
represents no deposit in bank, or a bill of exchange not sanctioned by sale of ...
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Official (45 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Approved by authority; sanctioned by the pharmacopoeia; appointed to be
used in medicine; as, an official drug or preparation. Cf. Officinal. ...
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Judicial (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Pertaining or appropriate to courts of justice, or to a judge; practiced
or conformed to in the administration of justice; sanctioned or ordered by a ...
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Liable (7 Occurrences)
... Galatians 3:15 Brethren, even a covenant made by a man--to borrow an illustration
from daily life--when once formally sanctioned is not liable to be set aside ...
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Wife (437 Occurrences)
... The ordinance of marriage was sanctioned in Paradise (Genesis 2:24; Matthew
19:4-6). Monogamy was the original law under which man lived, but polygamy early ...
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Illustration (3 Occurrences)
... Galatians 3:15 Brethren, even a covenant made by a man--to borrow an illustration
from daily life--when once formally sanctioned is not liable to be set aside ...
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Formally (2 Occurrences)
... Galatians 3:15 Brethren, even a covenant made by a man--to borrow an illustration
from daily life--when once formally sanctioned is not liable to be set aside ...
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Ratified (5 Occurrences)
... Galatians 3:15 Brethren, even a covenant made by a man--to borrow an illustration
from daily life--when once formally sanctioned is not liable to be set aside ...
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