In biblical terms, the concept of "subscribed" is not directly mentioned as it is understood in modern contexts, such as subscribing to a service or publication. However, the idea of subscribing can be related to the biblical themes of commitment, covenant, and the act of writing or recording one's name in a significant document or book.

Commitment and Covenant

The notion of subscribing can be likened to the biblical concept of entering into a covenant. A covenant in the Bible is a solemn agreement between God and His people, often involving commitments and promises. For instance, in the Old Testament, God made covenants with figures such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses, each requiring a form of commitment or subscription to God's laws and commands.

In Jeremiah 31:33 , God speaks of a new covenant: "But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people." Here, the idea of inscribing God's law on the hearts of His people reflects a deep, personal commitment akin to subscribing to His will.

Writing and Recording

The act of subscribing can also be associated with the biblical practice of writing or recording one's name in a book or document. In the ancient world, important agreements or records were often written down, and individuals might "subscribe" by adding their names or marks to these documents.

In Isaiah 44:5 , it is written: "One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ and another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel." This passage illustrates the act of declaring allegiance to God, akin to subscribing one's identity to Him.

The Book of Life

A significant biblical reference related to the concept of subscribing is the "Book of Life." This book is mentioned in several passages, particularly in the New Testament, as a divine record of those who belong to God and have eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

In Revelation 3:5 , Jesus promises, "He who overcomes will be clothed in white garments, and I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels." Here, the inclusion of one's name in the Book of Life signifies a subscription to eternal life and a relationship with God.

Conclusion

While the term "subscribed" is not explicitly used in the Bible, its underlying themes of commitment, covenant, and recording one's name are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. These concepts highlight the importance of dedicating oneself to God and being part of His eternal covenant through faith and obedience.(imp. & p. p.) of Subscribe.

The Macedonians, who had Subscribed the Homoousian' Doctrine ...
... Book V. Chapter IV."The Macedonians, who had subscribed the Homoousian' Doctrine,
return to their Former Error. After the deputation ...
/.../chapter iv the macedonians who had.htm

That by the Bishop of Carthage, when There Shall be Need, Letters ...
... (Greek lxxxviii.) That by the bishop of Carthage, when there shall be need, letters
shall be written and subscribed in the name of all the bishops. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon lxxxv greek lxxxviii that.htm

Letter cxxv. A Transcript of the Faith as Dictated by Saint Basil ...
... BIBLION. Letter CXXV. A transcript of the faith as dictated by Saint Basil,
and subscribed by Eustathius, bishop of Sebasteia. 1 ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/letter cxxv a transcript of.htm

Conduct of the Arians Towards the Nicene Council. Ignorant as Well ...
... this the Bishops, having negatived the terms they had invented, published against
them the sound and ecclesiastical faith; and, as all subscribed it, Eusebius ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/chapter ii conduct of the arians.htm

The Character of the Commonitory which the Legates Received ...
... I, Aurelius, Bishop of the Church of Carthage have consented to this decree and
have subscribed my name. And so all the other bishops subscribed. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xciii greek xcvi the.htm

Covenanting Recommended by the Practice of the New Testament ...
... During the period too, covenants were subscribed; and at some stages at least of
it, those who had become exposed to the censures of the Church, on being ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xiv covenanting recommended by.htm

An Abortive Symbol against Syncretism, 1655.
... John 6.treats of the Lord's Supper; that man is active in his conversion; that
symbolical books are to be only conditionally subscribed quatenus Scriptur?? S ...
/.../ 49 an abortive symbol.htm

On the Danger of Increasing Riches
... me, "What is the reason of your fear?" I answered, "A year ago, when I made a
collection for the expense of repairing the Foundery, you subscribed five guineas ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 126 on the danger.htm

Eusebius Bishop of Nicomedia, and Theognis Bishop of Nic??a, who ...
... After suggesting whatever entered our thought for the security of the churches,
and fully assuring those under our influence, we subscribed the declaration of ...
/.../chapter xiv eusebius bishop of nicomedia.htm

Round Chester Walls
... The next day ten persons subscribed a hundred pounds; another hundred was
subscribed in three or four days, and a piece of ground taken. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/round chester walls.htm

Subscribed (2 Occurrences)
...Subscribed (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 32:10 I subscribed the deed, and sealed it,
and called witnesses, and weighed him the money in the balances. ...
/s/subscribed.htm - 7k

Subscribe (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To promise to give, by writing one's name with the amount; as, each man
subscribed ten dollars. 5. (vt) To sign away; to yield; to surrender. ...
/s/subscribe.htm - 8k

Meshullam (25 Occurrences)
... the repairers of the Old Gate (Nehemiah 3:6). (15) A supporter of Ezra at the reading
of the Law (Nehemiah 8:4). (16) One of those who subscribed the Covenant ...
/m/meshullam.htm - 18k

Signed (8 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Jeremiah 32:10 I subscribed the deed, and sealed it, and called witnesses,
and weighed him the money in the balances. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
/s/signed.htm - 9k

Evidence (41 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Jeremiah 32:10 And I subscribed the evidence, and sealed it, and took
witnesses, and weighed him the money in the balances. (KJV). ...
/e/evidence.htm - 21k

Witnesses (69 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Jeremiah 32:10 I subscribed the deed, and sealed it, and called
witnesses, and weighed him the money in the balances. ...
/w/witnesses.htm - 27k

Deed (71 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 32:10 I subscribed the deed, and sealed it, and called witnesses, and weighed
him the money in the balances. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). ...
/d/deed.htm - 30k

Nerijah (8 Occurrences)
... Baruch the son of Nerijah, the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel mine uncle's
son, and in the presence of the witnesses that had subscribed the writing ...
/n/nerijah.htm - 9k

Neriah (10 Occurrences)
... to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel my
uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses who subscribed the deed of ...
/n/neriah.htm - 10k

Uncle's (7 Occurrences)
... to Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel my
uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses who subscribed the deed of ...
/u/uncle's.htm - 9k

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