Unaccompanied
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The term "unaccompanied" refers to being alone or without companionship. In the context of the Bible, this concept can be explored through various narratives and teachings that highlight moments of solitude, divine presence, and the human experience of being alone.

Biblical Instances of Being Unaccompanied

1. Jesus in the Wilderness: One of the most significant instances of being unaccompanied is Jesus' time in the wilderness. After His baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He fasted for forty days and nights and was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-11). During this period, Jesus was physically alone, yet spiritually accompanied by the presence of God. This solitude was a time of testing and preparation for His public ministry.

2. Jacob at Bethel: In Genesis 28, Jacob finds himself unaccompanied as he flees from his brother Esau. During his journey, he stops for the night at Bethel, where he dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. God speaks to Jacob in this dream, reaffirming His covenant promises. Despite being physically alone, Jacob encounters the divine presence, leading him to declare, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it" (Genesis 28:16).

3. Elijah in the Wilderness: After a great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah finds himself fleeing for his life from Queen Jezebel. In 1 Kings 19, Elijah travels alone into the wilderness, where he experiences despair and requests to die. However, God provides for him through an angel and speaks to him in a gentle whisper, reminding Elijah of His presence and purpose.

4. Paul's Imprisonment: The Apostle Paul often found himself unaccompanied during his missionary journeys, particularly during his imprisonments. In 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Paul writes, "At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it." Despite being physically alone, Paul acknowledges the Lord's presence and support.

Theological Implications

The concept of being unaccompanied in the Bible often serves to highlight the sufficiency of God's presence. While human companionship is valuable, these narratives emphasize that God's presence is constant and sustaining, even in moments of solitude. The Bible reassures believers that they are never truly alone, as God promises, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).

Practical Applications

For believers, the experience of being unaccompanied can be an opportunity for spiritual growth and reliance on God. Times of solitude can lead to deeper prayer, reflection, and understanding of God's will. The biblical examples encourage Christians to seek God's presence and strength in moments of loneliness, trusting in His faithfulness and provision.
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Note
... are set in the manner proper for voices, but unsuitable for the piano or other keyed
instrument; and the book is intended to encourage unaccompanied singing. ...
/.../bridges/a practical discourse on some principles of hymn-singing/note.htm

God's Exhaustive Knowledge of Man. [*Continued]
... Are we not sometimes, in our serious hours when memory is busy, convinced of sins
which, at the time of their commission, were wholly unaccompanied with a ...
/.../shedd/sermons to the natural man/gods exhaustive knowledge of man 2.htm

Introductory Note to the Fragments of Papias
... comparatively large contributions to early Christian literature such mere relics
have been preserved, to set them forth in these versions, unaccompanied by the ...
/.../papias/fragments of papias/introductory note to the fragments.htm

Conclusion
... well known. It seems clear that melody only was employed and that it was,
for the most part, unaccompanied. Instrumentation was ...
/.../messenger/christian hymns of the first three centuries/vii conclusion.htm

Marriage of the Blessed virgin to Joseph
... with thirst as she prayed, going down with a little jug to draw water from a fountain
or cistern, and that she there heard a voice (unaccompanied by any ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/vii marriage of the blessed.htm

Treats of Several Ways Whereby Our Lord Quickens the Soul; There ...
... [230] This favour is more delightful than the pleasing absorption of the faculties
in the prayer of quiet which is unaccompanied by suffering. [231]. ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter ii treats of several.htm

From the Previous Part of the Work we Clearly See How Completely ...
... Hence the Apostle, to show that a faith unaccompanied with prayer to God cannot
be genuine, states this to be the order: As faith springs from the Gospel, so ...
/.../calvin/of prayer--a perpetual exercise of faith/chapter 1 from the previous.htm

Although Writing in Latin He Proposes to Retain the Greek Names of ...
... Nor will the Greek be unaccompanied with the Latin equivalents; only these will
be marked in lines above, for the purpose of explaining [6675] the personal ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter vi although writing in latin.htm

James iii. 13
... As James has contended against a false faith, unaccompanied by works,"so does he,
in like manner, against that knowledge and wisdom in divine things, which ...
/.../neander/the epistle of james practically explained/james iii 13.htm

Spiritual Liberty
... it. Liberty is the heirloom of all the sons and daughters of Adam. But
where do you find liberty unaccompanied by religion? True ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/spiritual liberty.htm

Thesaurus
Unaccompanied (2 Occurrences)
...Unaccompanied (2 Occurrences). James 2:17 So also faith, if it is unaccompanied
by obedience, has no life in it--so long as it stands alone. (WEY). ...
/u/unaccompanied.htm - 7k

Kol
... does not), sometimes also "echo." The expression acquired among the rabbis a special
use, signifying the Divine voice, audible to man and unaccompanied by a ...
/k/kol.htm - 10k

Unaccustomed (1 Occurrence)

/u/unaccustomed.htm - 7k

Unacceptable (1 Occurrence)

/u/unacceptable.htm - 7k

Lifeless (10 Occurrences)
... (WEY). James 2:26 For just as a human body without a spirit is lifeless, so also
faith is lifeless if it is unaccompanied by obedience. (WEY). ...
/l/lifeless.htm - 9k

Glee (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast.
3. (n.) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices. ...
/g/glee.htm - 7k

Deer (15 Occurrences)
... but while Tristram was a remarkably acute observer, he appears sometimes to have
been too readily satisfied, and his observations, when unaccompanied, as in ...
/d/deer.htm - 17k

Bare (250 Occurrences)
... 6. (a.) Threadbare; much worn. 7. (a.) Mere; alone; unaccompanied by anything
else; as, a bare majority. 8. (n.) Surface; body; substance. ...
/b/bare.htm - 35k

Bath (13 Occurrences)
... does not), sometimes also "echo." The expression acquired among the rabbis a special
use, signifying the Divine voice, audible to man and unaccompanied by a ...
/b/bath.htm - 22k

Accompanied (43 Occurrences)
... James 2:17 So also faith, if it is unaccompanied by obedience, has no life
in it--so long as it stands alone. (Root in WEY NIV). ...
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Resources
What is the definition of evil? | GotQuestions.org

Unaccompanied: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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