The term "singularly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of singularity, in terms of uniqueness or being set apart, is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. This entry explores the biblical understanding of singularity as it pertains to God, His people, and His purposes.

God's Singular Nature

The Bible consistently emphasizes the singularity and uniqueness of God. In Deuteronomy 6:4, the Shema declares, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." This foundational statement underscores the monotheistic belief in one God, distinct and unparalleled. Isaiah 45:5 further affirms, "I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me." These passages highlight God's singular nature as the only true God, sovereign and supreme over all creation.

Christ's Singular Role

The New Testament reveals the singular role of Jesus Christ in God's redemptive plan. John 14:6 records Jesus' declaration, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement underscores the exclusive and singular path to salvation through Christ alone. Acts 4:12 echoes this truth: "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

The Singular People of God

The concept of singularity also applies to God's chosen people. In the Old Testament, Israel is described as a nation set apart for God's purposes. Exodus 19:5-6 states, "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." This calling to be singularly devoted to God is echoed in the New Testament for the Church. 1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession."

Singular Devotion and Worship

The Bible calls for singular devotion and worship of God. In Matthew 22:37, Jesus commands, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." This commandment emphasizes the need for undivided and singular devotion to God. Similarly, in Matthew 6:24, Jesus warns, "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other."

Singular Purpose and Mission

Believers are called to a singular purpose and mission in their lives. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 instructs, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This mission reflects the singular focus of the Church to spread the Gospel and make disciples.

In summary, while the term "singularly" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept of singularity is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the uniqueness of God, the exclusive role of Christ in salvation, the distinct calling of God's people, and the singular devotion and mission to which believers are called.1. (adv.) In a singular manner; in a manner, or to a degree, not common to others; extraordinarily; as, to be singularly exact in one's statements; singularly considerate of others.

2. (adv.) Strangely; oddly; as, to behave singularly.

3. (adv.) So as to express one, or the singular number.

"If I Look Singularly to Myself, I am Right Nought"
... THE FIRST REVELATION CHAPTER IX "If I look singularly to myself, I am right
nought". "If I look singularly to myself, I am right nought" ...
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Literary Expressions
... A disheveled and distraught figure. A face singularly acute and intelligent. ... A
mien and aspect singularly majestic [mien = bearing or manner]. ...
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Introduction.
... his psalms is woven. And while the life is singularly varied, the character
is also singularly full and versatile. In this respect ...
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That in God There is but one Only Act, which is his Own Divinity.
... repeated that omnipotent word: Let there be: according to the days of the world's
creation, nevertheless, properly speaking, this word was singularly one; so ...
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Johann Matthesius
... urged him to take orders, for which indeed he was well qualified, for he was a man
of ability, of great piety, and had a gift of singularly persuasive eloquence ...
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Letter cl. (AD 413. )
... You have filled our heart with a joy singularly pleasant, because of the love we
bear to you, and singularly acceptable, because of the promptitude with which ...
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Exhortations to those who are Called
... To walk worthy of our calling is to walk singularly. ... Athanasius was singularly holy;
he appeared for God when the stream of the times ran another way. ...
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The Scientific Aspects of Positivism.
... As I have said, that part of M. Comte's writings which deals with the philosophy
of physical science appeared to me to possess singularly little value, and to ...
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Of Two Other Degrees of Greater Perfection, by which we May Love ...
... blessed Virgin our Lady, who has perfectly arrived at this height of excellence
in the love of her dearly beloved: for she is a dove so singularly singular in ...
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Language of the New Testament. 1 in the Character of the Original ...
... that the writers of the Old Testament found the Hebrew, and those of the New Testament
the Greek language ready at hand, each of them so singularly adapted to ...
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Singularly (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (adv.) In a singular manner; in a manner, or to a degree, not common to others;
extraordinarily; as, to be singularly exact in one's statements; singularly...
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Singular (2 Occurrences)

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Sinim (1 Occurrence)

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Philippi (8 Occurrences)
... the Philipplan plain. Of his experiences there we have in Acts 16:12-40 a
singularly full and graphic account. On the Sabbath, presumably ...
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Vowing (4 Occurrences)
... Numbers 6:2 Speak unto the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, When a
man or woman doeth singularly, by vowing a vow of a Nazarite, to be separate to ...
/v/vowing.htm - 7k

Tabor (12 Occurrences)
... It is about 1,843 feet high. The view from the summit of it is said to be singularly
extensive and grand. This is alluded to in Psalm 89:12; Jeremiah 46:18. ...
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Thorns (56 Occurrences)
... struck me, as it has all travelers in Palestine, as being most suitable both for
mockery and pain, since its leaves are bright and its thorns singularly strong ...
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Bethany (13 Occurrences)
... Grove suggested that the place intended is BETH-NIMRAH (which see), the modern Tell
nimrin, a singularly suitable place, but hard to fit in with John 1:28 ...
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Caesarea (20 Occurrences)
... such noble structures. The whole coast line, indeed, is singularly
ill-fitted for the formation of harbors. The mighty breakwater ...
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Assos (2 Occurrences)
... magnificent. The city, which is very ancient, is said to have been rounded
by the Aeolians, and to have always been singularly Greek. ...
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