Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Etymology: The term "Wer" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, it may be considered in the context of ancient languages and translations. In Old English, "wer" means "man," and it is related to the Latin "vir," also meaning "man." This etymological root can be connected to biblical discussions of humanity and manhood. Biblical Context: While "Wer" itself is not a term found in the Bible, the concept of manhood and the role of men is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures. The Bible begins with the creation of man in Genesis, where God forms Adam from the dust of the ground (Genesis 2:7: "Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being"). This foundational act establishes the importance of man in God's creation. The Role of Man: The Bible outlines specific roles and responsibilities for men, particularly in the context of family and community. In Ephesians 5:25-28 , men are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself." Man's Relationship with God: The Bible emphasizes the importance of a man's relationship with God. In Micah 6:8 , it is written: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the moral and spiritual duties expected of men, highlighting justice, mercy, and humility. Man's Dominion and Stewardship: Genesis 1:26-28 describes God's command for man to have dominion over the earth: "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.' So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'" This passage underscores the responsibility given to man to steward God's creation. Man's Fall and Redemption: The narrative of the fall of man in Genesis 3 highlights the introduction of sin into the world through Adam's disobedience. Romans 5:12 states, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned." However, the New Testament also presents the redemption available through Jesus Christ, the "second Adam," as described in 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 : "For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." Conclusion: While "Wer" as a term is not explicitly found in the Bible, the themes associated with manhood, responsibility, and the relationship between man and God are deeply woven into the biblical narrative. These themes continue to be relevant for understanding the biblical perspective on the role and nature of men in both historical and contemporary contexts. Library Subject Index Joshua Kocherthal. Subject Index Articuli Sive Conclusiones Lxvii. H. Zwinglii. Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh' Darein. Look Down, O Lord, from Heaven ... Jesus Christus Unser Heiland. Christ, who Freed Our Souls from ... Readen Ov a Head-Stwone Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam. To Jordan came Our Lord the ... Subject Index The Fire of Love --Book I Thesaurus Wer (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance Wer (1 Occurrence). Luke 1:2 even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the ... /w/wer.htm - 6k Were (28152 Occurrences) Wept (78 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Wer (1 Occurrence)Luke 1:2 Subtopics Related Terms |
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