The term "severer" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of severing, or dividing, is present throughout the Scriptures. In biblical terms, severing often refers to the act of separating or distinguishing between different entities, whether they be people, nations, or spiritual truths. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative and theology, reflecting God's sovereign will and divine order.

Severing in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, the idea of severing is frequently associated with God's covenant people, Israel. God often commanded the Israelites to be separate from the surrounding nations to maintain their holiness and distinct identity as His chosen people. Leviticus 20:26 states, "You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own." Here, the act of setting apart, or severing, underscores the call to holiness and obedience.

The concept of severing is also evident in the sacrificial system, where specific animals were set apart for offerings. This separation was a physical representation of spiritual truths, illustrating the need for purity and atonement. The priests, too, were severed from the rest of the Israelites to serve in the tabernacle, highlighting the theme of consecration and dedication to God's service.

Severing in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the theme of severing continues, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus speaks of a future time of separation in the parable of the sheep and the goats, where He will divide the righteous from the unrighteous. Matthew 25:32-33 states, "All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left."

The apostle Paul also addresses the concept of severing in his letters, urging believers to separate themselves from sinful practices and false teachings. In 2 Corinthians 6:17 , Paul quotes the Old Testament, saying, "Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." This call to separation is a call to live a life that reflects the holiness and purity of God.

Spiritual Severing

Beyond physical separation, the Bible speaks of a spiritual severing that occurs through faith in Christ. Believers are severed from the power of sin and death, having been transferred into the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:13 declares, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son." This spiritual severing is a transformative act of grace, marking the believer's new identity in Christ.

Eschatological Severing

The concept of severing also has eschatological implications, as seen in the book of Revelation. The final judgment will involve a definitive severing of the righteous from the wicked, culminating in the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Revelation 20:12 describes this separation: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books."

In summary, while the specific term "severer" is not used in the Bible, the concept of severing is integral to the biblical narrative, illustrating God's holiness, justice, and redemptive purposes throughout history.5501. cheiron -- worse
... Word Origin from a prim. root cher-, used as cptv. of kakos Definition worse
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Ep. Cv. The Time is Swift, the Struggle Great, and My Sickness ...
... Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. CV. The time is swift, the struggle
great, and my sickness severer? The time is swift ...
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Ode on the Installation of the Duke of Devonshire, Chancellor of ...
... Hence a while, severer Muses; Spare your slaves till drear October. ... Yet stay a while,
severer Muses, stay, For you, too, have your rightful parts to-day. ...
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John iii. 17
... if a man who from his earliest age has been deemed worthy of the mysteries, after
this commits ten thousand sins?" Such an one deserves a severer punishment. ...
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Testimonies from the Apostle Concerning the Spirit of Accidie.
... that point, that [968] this deadly wound, having been treated with a milder remedy,
might lose its angry festering and more easily bear severer treatment, he ...
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On Hearing These Statements, the Multitudes Assembled were Greatly ...
... the error of that messenger was at once corrected by the tenor of the reply; but
the dulness of this apostle's apprehension was condemned with a severer rebuke ...
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1 Cor. Iii. 15-Dec
... to be "saved," though it be "through fire?" Of right, the author ought rather of
the two to perish; but now it will be found that the severer penalty is ...
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The Complaint: Or, Night Thoughts.
... Though now restored, 'tis only change of pain,. (A bitter change!) severer
for severe: The day too short for my distress; and night, 15. ...
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Honour the Deacons, Etc.
... Loving you as I do, I avoid writing in any severer strain to you, that
I may not seem harsh to any, or wanting [in tenderness]. ...
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Elucidations.
... The severer discipline of early Christianity must not be discarded by those who
claim it for the canon of Scripture; for modes of baptism, confirmation, and ...
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There is Surely Reason, in Such a Case, to Say it is Well ...
... pass'd for an unanswerable Reason with David, I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth,
because thou didst it[y], and with good old Eli, under a severer Tryal than ...
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Severer (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Severer (4 Occurrences). Mark 12:40 who ... long prayers.
These shall receive a severer judgment. (DBY). Luke 20 ...
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Pretext (11 Occurrences)
... Mark 12:40 who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers.
These shall receive a severer judgment. ... These shall receive a severer judgment. ...
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Severely (48 Occurrences)

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Kick (8 Occurrences)
... are omitted from the best manuscripts in Acts 9:4. This was a familiar proverb in
both Greek and Latin literature, and refers to the severer goading received ...
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Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... Mark 12:40 who devour the houses of widows, and as a pretext make long prayers.
These shall receive a severer judgment. ... These shall receive a severer judgment. ...
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Trample (34 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who has trampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that ...
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Trampled (41 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who has trampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that ...
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Regarded (52 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who has trampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that ...
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Deserve (40 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who has trampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that ...
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Covenant-blood (1 Occurrence)
... Hebrews 10:29 How much severer punishment, think you, will he be held to deserve
who has trampled under foot the Son of God, has not regarded as holy that ...
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