The term "suggested" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of suggestion can be seen throughout Scripture in various forms, such as advice, counsel, or prompting. In the biblical context, suggestions can come from divine sources, human interactions, or even deceptive influences. Understanding the nature and source of suggestions is crucial for discerning their alignment with God's will.

Divine Suggestions

God often provides guidance and suggestions to His people through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and through prophets. In the Old Testament, God frequently communicated His will through prophets who conveyed His messages to the people. For example, in 2 Samuel 7:3, the prophet Nathan initially suggests to King David to proceed with his plan to build a temple, saying, "Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you." However, God later provides a different directive, showing that divine suggestions are ultimately aligned with His sovereign plan.

The Holy Spirit also plays a crucial role in guiding believers. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is described as a counselor and guide. In John 14:26 , Jesus says, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." This suggests that the Holy Spirit provides divine guidance and suggestions to believers, helping them to live according to God's will.

Human Suggestions

Human suggestions can be wise and beneficial, especially when they are rooted in godly wisdom and counsel. Proverbs 11:14 states, "For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance." This highlights the importance of seeking and heeding wise counsel. The Bible is replete with examples of individuals who offered sound advice, such as Jethro's counsel to Moses in Exodus 18:17-24, where he suggests a system of delegation to ease Moses' burden.

However, human suggestions can also be flawed or misguided, especially when they are not aligned with God's principles. In Matthew 16:22-23 , Peter suggests to Jesus that He should not suffer and die, to which Jesus responds, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." This incident underscores the need for discernment in evaluating human suggestions.

Deceptive Suggestions

The Bible also warns against deceptive suggestions that lead individuals away from God's truth. In Genesis 3:1-5, the serpent suggests to Eve that eating the forbidden fruit would make her like God, knowing good and evil. This deceptive suggestion led to the fall of humanity. Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 11:3 , Paul expresses concern that believers might be led astray by false teachings, saying, "But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ."

Believers are encouraged to test all suggestions against the truth of Scripture. 1 John 4:1 advises, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." This testing ensures that suggestions align with God's Word and His character.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly use the term "suggested," the concept is woven throughout Scripture in the form of divine guidance, human counsel, and deceptive influences. Believers are called to discern the source and nature of suggestions, ensuring they align with God's will and truth.(imp. & p. p.) of Suggest.

How Raguel Suggested to Moses to Set his People in Order, under ...
... CHAPTER 4. How Raguel Suggested To Moses To Set His People In Order, Under Their
Rulers Of Thousands, And Rulers Of Hundreds, Who Lived Without Order Before ...
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The First Thing Suggested at the Very Outset Is...
... Of Prayer. John Calvin Chapter 36 The first thing suggested at the very
outset is? The first thing suggested at the very outset ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 36 the first thing.htm

Plato Suggested Certain Errors to the Gnostics. Functions of the ...
... Chapter XVIII."Plato Suggested Certain Errors to the Gnostics. Functions of
the Soul. I turn now to the department of our intellectual ...
/.../a treatise on the soul/chapter xviii plato suggested certain errors.htm

Reply to the Suggested Objection that we are Baptized "Into Water. ...
... TOU AGIOU BAChILEIOU PERI TOU PNEUMATOCh BIBLION. Chapter XV. Reply to the suggested
objection that we are baptized "into water." Also concerning baptism. 34. ...
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St. Paul's Phraseology Often Suggested by the Jewish Scriptures ...
... Paul's Phraseology Often Suggested by the Jewish Scriptures Christ Our
Passover"A Phrase Which Introduces Us to the Very Heart of the Ancient Dispensation. ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter vii st pauls phraseology often.htm

Another Foolish Erasure of Marcion's Exposed Certain Figurative ...
... Chapter XVIII."Another Foolish Erasure of Marcion's Exposed Certain Figurative
Expressions of the Apostle, Suggested by the Language of the Old Testament. ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xviii another foolish erasure of.htm

The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby.
... Part Fifth. From Second Passover Until Third.(Time: One Year.) XLV. The Baptist's
Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby. (Galilee.) ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlv the baptists inquiry and.htm

Christ Born of a virgin, of Her Substance the Physiological Facts ...
... Chapter XX."Christ Born of a Virgin, of Her Substance The Physiological Facts of
His Real and Exact Birth of a Human Mother, as Suggested by Certain Passages ...
/.../tertullian/ on the flesh of christ/chapter xx christ born of a.htm

Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and Three Lessons ...
... (Time: One Year Less One Week.) XC. Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and
Three Lessons Suggested by the Event. (Probably Per??a.) ^C Luke 14:1-24. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xc dining with a pharisee.htm

We Close Our Survey of Christ's Sayings in Regard to his Relations ...
... We close our survey of Christ's sayings in regard to his relations to the Old Testament
with a remark directly suggested by it, from which the weightiest ...
/.../the life of jesus christ in its historical connexion/we close our survey of.htm

Suggested (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Suggest. Multi-Version Concordance
Suggested (6 Occurrences). John 13:2 While supper was ...
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Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences)
... Any suggested site should fulfill the following conditions: (1) It must harmonize
with the boundary line of Judah and Benjamin between two known points-the ...
/k/kiriath-jearim.htm - 19k

Kiriathjearim
... Any suggested site should fulfill the following conditions: (1) It must harmonize
with the boundary line of Judah and Benjamin between two known points-the ...
/k/kiriathjearim.htm - 13k

Apple (8 Occurrences)
... and noted for its beauty (2:3, 5; 8:5). There is nothing to show that it was the
"tree of the knowledge of good and evil." Dr. Tristram has suggested that the ...
/a/apple.htm - 17k

Suggestion (25 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different
proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation. ...
/s/suggestion.htm - 14k

Yoke-fellow (1 Occurrence)
... Many guesses have been made in regard to the identity of the unnamed "yoke-fellow,"
and these names have been suggested: Luke, Lydia, Epaphroditus, each of ...
/y/yoke-fellow.htm - 9k

Yokefellow
... Many guesses have been made in regard to the identity of the unnamed "yoke-fellow,"
and these names have been suggested: Luke, Lydia, Epaphroditus, each of ...
/y/yokefellow.htm - 9k

Zebul (5 Occurrences)
... (2) Judges 9:41 b seems to give in short what we find related in 9:34-40. (3)
Septuagint in 9:31 has suggested to many that we should read there, "and he sent ...
/z/zebul.htm - 12k

Tappuah (8 Occurrences)
... Tristram suggested identification with `Artuf, about 1 1/2 miles Southeast of Zorah. ...
No quite satisfactory identification has yet been suggested. ...
/t/tappuah.htm - 11k

Lamb (124 Occurrences)
... devout Israelite, and, as the Passover was not far off, it is quite possible that
John may have referred to this as well as to other suggested ideas connected ...
/l/lamb.htm - 50k

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