Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, "terms" often refer to the conditions, stipulations, or agreements set forth by God or between individuals. These terms can be found in covenants, laws, and various agreements throughout the Scriptures. Understanding these terms is crucial for interpreting the biblical narrative and the relationship between God and humanity.Covenantal Terms One of the most significant uses of terms in the Bible is found in the covenants between God and His people. The Abrahamic Covenant, for example, includes terms of promise and blessing. In Genesis 12:1-3 , God sets forth the terms by which Abraham will become a great nation: "Go forth from your country, your kindred, and your father's house to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." The Mosaic Covenant, given at Mount Sinai, includes detailed terms in the form of laws and commandments. These terms are outlined in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In Exodus 19:5-6 , God presents the terms to the Israelites: "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." Legal Terms The Law, or Torah, contains numerous terms that dictate the moral, ceremonial, and civil conduct of the Israelites. These terms are not merely legalistic but are intended to guide the people in holiness and righteousness. For instance, the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17 provide foundational terms for ethical behavior, beginning with, "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me." Prophetic Terms Prophets often conveyed terms of warning and promise. These terms were contingent upon the people's response to God's call for repentance and obedience. In Jeremiah 18:7-10 , God outlines the conditional terms of His dealings with nations: "At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended to do for it." New Covenant Terms The New Covenant, established through Jesus Christ, introduces terms of grace and faith. Unlike the Old Covenant, which was based on adherence to the Law, the New Covenant offers salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. In Hebrews 8:10-12 , the terms of the New Covenant are described: "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more." Interpersonal Terms Terms also appear in interpersonal agreements and vows, such as those between Jacob and Laban in Genesis 31:44-54 , where they set up a pillar as a witness to their terms of peace. Similarly, the terms of marriage vows and oaths are taken seriously, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 : "When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it." Understanding the biblical concept of terms helps illuminate the nature of God's interactions with humanity and the expectations He has for His people. These terms, whether in covenants, laws, or personal agreements, reflect the character of God and His desire for a faithful and obedient relationship with His creation. Greek 4490. rhetos -- in stated terms ... in stated terms. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: rhetos Phonetic Spelling: (hray-toce') Short Definition: in so many words Definition: expressly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4490.htm - 6k 4817. sullogizomai -- to reckon, to compute, ie to reason 2138. eupeithes -- constantly attendant 2470. isos -- equal 1577. ekklesia -- an assembly, a (religious) congregation 2596. kata -- down, against, according to 442. anthropinos -- human 3474. moros -- dull, stupid, foolish 5511. chlamus -- a chlamys or short cloak 1834. exegeomai -- to show the way Strong's Hebrew 6310. peh -- mouth... 2), said* (1), say (1), settled* (1), so (1), sound (1), speech (3), spoke (1), spoken* (1), spokesman (1), talking* (1), taste (1), terms (2), told* (1), two ... /hebrew/6310.htm - 7k 5973. im -- with 4687. mitsvah -- commandment 7965. shalom -- completeness, soundness, welfare, peace 1323. bath -- daughter 7121. qara -- to call, proclaim, read Library Several Discourses Concerning the Terms of Acceptance with God John Bunyan on the Terms of Communion and Fellowship of Christians ... 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