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In the context of the Bible, the term "your" is a possessive pronoun used extensively throughout the Scriptures to denote ownership, relationship, or association. It is used to address individuals, groups, or even nations, often in the context of God's relationship with His people, commandments, blessings, and instructions.
Usage in Scripture:1.
Divine Ownership and Relationship: The use of "your" frequently emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people. For instance, in
Exodus 20:2 , God declares, "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." Here, "your" signifies God's covenant relationship with the Israelites, highlighting His role as their deliverer and protector.
2.
Commandments and Instructions: The pronoun is often used in the context of commandments, where God provides specific instructions to His people. In
Deuteronomy 6:5 , it is written, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This commandment underscores the total devotion expected from the Israelites towards God.
3.
Blessings and Promises: "Your" is also used in the context of blessings and promises given by God. In
Jeremiah 29:11 , God assures His people, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." The use of "your" here personalizes the promise, making it applicable to the individual and collective future of God's people.
4.
Warnings and Judgments: The term is used in warnings and judgments, often to call individuals or nations to repentance. In
Ezekiel 18:30 , God warns, "Therefore, house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to your ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your offenses, so that sin will not be your downfall." The use of "your" emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability before God.
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Expressions of Worship and Praise: In the Psalms and other poetic books, "your" is frequently used in expressions of worship and praise.
Psalm 23:1 states, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." While "your" is not directly used here, the personal nature of the relationship is implied, as seen in other verses like
Psalm 100:4 , "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name."
Theological Implications:The use of "your" in the Bible underscores the personal and communal aspects of faith. It highlights the intimate relationship between God and His people, where He is not a distant deity but a personal God involved in the lives of His followers. This possessive pronoun serves as a reminder of the covenantal bond, the responsibilities of obedience, and the assurance of divine care and guidance.
Conclusion:The term "your" in the Bible is a powerful linguistic tool that conveys ownership, relationship, and responsibility. It is a reminder of the personal nature of God's interaction with humanity, calling individuals to a life of faith, obedience, and worship.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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pron. & a.) The form of the possessive case of the personal pronoun you.
Greek
5212. humeteros -- your, yours ... your, yours. Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun Transliteration: humeteros Phonetic
Spelling: (hoo-met'-er-os) Short Definition:
your Definition:
your, yours.
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5212.htm - 6k4674. sos -- your
... your. Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun Transliteration: sos Phonetic Spelling:
(sos) Short Definition: yours, thy, thine Definition: yours, thy, thine. ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... 2 Ro 12:2,3: " And do not be conformed to this world, but betransformed by the renewing
of your mind, so that you may prove what (2307) of God is, that which ...
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2251. hemeteros -- our
... pronoun from hemeis Definition our NASB Word Usage ours (1). our, your. From thnetos;
our -- our, your (by a different reading). see GREEK thnetos. ...
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5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... 1), concerned (1), feel (1), have...attitude (3), intent on...purpose (1), live
in harmony (1), mind (4), observes (2), set their minds (2), set your mind (1 ...
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1438. heautou -- of himself, herself, itself
... or accusative case) of autos; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with
the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves ...
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2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... By, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more,
X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own ...
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373. anapauo -- to give rest, give intermission from labor, by ...
... refresh NASB Word Usage give...rest (1), refresh (1), refreshed (3), rest (3), resting
(2), rests (1), take your ease (1). take ease, refresh, give rest. ...
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2398. idios -- one's own, distinct
... private or separate -- X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, aside, due,
his (own, proper, several), home, (her, our, thine, your) own (business ...
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3570. nuni -- now
... Col 3:8: "But (3570 ) you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice,
slander, and abusive speech from your mouth" (). 3570 ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1121. ben -- son... calves (2), calves* (1), child (2), children (111), children and on the grandchildren
(1), children and their grandchildren (1), children and
your children's (1
... /hebrew/1121.htm - 8k 7971. shalach -- to send
... 3), let me go (4), let my go (11), let my go free (1), let out freely (1), let the
go (8), let them down (1), let them go (6), let you go (7), let your loose (1 ...
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7725. shub -- to turn back, return
... 1), indeed bring me back (1), indeed return (2), indeed turn away (1), keeps (2),
make them return (1), make restitution (1), paid (2), pass your again (1 ...
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3605. kol -- the whole, all
... 1), all its the entire (1), all the and every (1), all the of every (1), all the
everywhere (1), all the throughout (1), all your concerning everything (1 ...
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8159. shaah -- to gaze
... to gaze NASB Word Usage gaze away (1), had regard (1), had...regard (1), have regard
(3), look (3), looked (1), pay...attention (1), turn your eyes (1), turn ...
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7921. shakol -- to be bereaved
... root Definition to be bereaved NASB Word Usage abort (1), been (1), bereave (2),
bereave them of children (2), bereave you of your children (1), bereave you of ...
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3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... abounding (1), achieve honor (1), became fierce (1), became heavy (1), boasting
(1), burdensome (1), dim (1), distinguished (3), dull (2), enjoy your glory (1 ...
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6743b. tsaleach -- to advance, prosper
... root Definition to advance, prosper NASB Word Usage advanced (1), give us success
(1), made his successful (1), make his successful (1), make your prosperous (1 ...
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5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire ...
... yourselves (13). any, thyself, them your-selves, slay, soul, tablet, they,
thing,. From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, ie ...
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7337. rachab -- to be or grow wide or large
... root Definition to be or grow wide or large NASB Word Usage enlarge (6), enlarged
(2), enlarges (3), extend (1), extends (1), large (1), made your wide (1 ...
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Library
"What is Your Life?"
... "WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?". "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For
what is your life? It is even as a vapour, that appeareth ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/the ideal life/what is your life.htm
Be Your Own Executor.
... Money Be Your Own Executor. ... It must be kept moving. But, but"and the whole heart
of the teaching is here"be very wary about your exchanges. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/be your own executor.htm
Your Own Salvation
... Your Own Salvation. A Sermon (No.1003). ... CH SPURGEON,. At the Metropolitan
Tabernacle, Newington. "Your own salvation.""Philippians 2:12. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/your own salvation.htm
Bring to the Christ Your Fears,
... ASPIRATIONS Bring to the Christ your fears,. tr., John Brownlie 6,6,6,6,6,6. I.
Bring to the Christ your fears,. And tell your sorrows there,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the morningland/bring to the christ your.htm
What, have You Seen with Your Eyes, and Handled with Your Hands...
... Book II. 9 What, have you seen with your eyes, and handled with your hands?
What, have you seen with your eyes, and handled [3455 ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/9 what have you seen.htm
What is Your Life?
... LIFE, DEATH AND FUTURITY. 519. " What is your Life? 519. CHM J. Taylor.
What is your Life? 1 O, what is life?"'tis like a ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/519 what is your.htm
Your Prayers Requested.
... Chapter XIV."Your prayers requested. Knowing as I do that ye are full
of God, I have but briefly exhorted you. Be mindful of me ...
/.../chapter xiv your prayers requested.htm
What is Your Word Worth?
... TALK FIFTEEN. WHAT IS YOUR WORD WORTH? ... Think whether you really want to do, or really
will do, what you promise. Consider your promises binding. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk fifteen what is your.htm
Your Business is Now to Give Way to this Heavenly Working of the ...
... [Way-1-5] Your business is now to give way to this heavenly working of
the Spirit of? Your business is now to give way to this ...
/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-1-5 your business is now.htm
Ep. Lxxiii. As to the Subject of Your Letter, These are My ...
... Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. LXXIII. As to the subject of your letter, these are my
sentiments.? As to the subject of your letter, these are my sentiments. ...
/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep lxxiii as to the.htm
Thesaurus
Your's (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Your's (6 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 3:21 Therefore
let no man glory in men. For all things are
your's; (KJV).
.../y/your's.htm - 8kYour'no (1 Occurrence)
Your'no. You're, Your'no. Yours . Multi-Version Concordance
Your'no (1 Occurrence). Matthew 5:37 But let your'Yes' be ...
/y/your'no.htm - 6k
Your'yes (1 Occurrence)
Your'yes. Yourselves, Your'yes. Youth . Multi-Version Concordance
Your'yes (1 Occurrence). Matthew 5:37 But let your...
/y/your'yes.htm - 6k
Your (45733 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Your (45733 Occurrences). Your is found 45733 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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Votive (13 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 23:38 besides the Sabbaths of Yahweh, and besides your gifts, and besides
all your vows, and besides all your freewill offerings, which you give to ...
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Sisters (20 Occurrences)
... Mark 3:32 A multitude was sitting around him, and they told him, "Behold, your mother,
your brothers, and your sisters are outside looking for you." (WEB WEY). ...
/s/sisters.htm - 13k
Valuation (22 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 27:2 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them,'When a man
makes a vow, the persons shall be for Yahweh by your valuation. ...
/v/valuation.htm - 14k
Splinter (5 Occurrences)
... Splinter (5 Occurrences). Matthew 7:3 And why do you look at the splinter in your
brother's eye, and not notice the beam which is in your own eye? (WEY). ...
/s/splinter.htm - 8k
Speck (6 Occurrences)
... Speck (6 Occurrences). Matthew 7:3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's
eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye? ...
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Seamen (6 Occurrences)
... (BBE RSV). Ezekiel 27:8 The inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers: your
wise men, Tyre, were in you, they were your pilots. (See NIV). ...
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Resources
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to “in all your ways acknowledge Him” in Proverbs 3:6? | GotQuestions.orgWhat did Jesus mean when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me”? | GotQuestions.orgYour: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
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