Distinctly (8 Occurrences)

Mark 8:25
Then for the second time He put His hands on the man's eyes, and the man, looking steadily, recovered his sight and saw everything distinctly.
(WEY DBY)

Acts 10:3
About three o'clock one afternoon he had a vision, and distinctly saw an angel of God enter his house, who called him by name, saying, "Cornelius!"
(WEY NIV)

1 Corinthians 1:11
For I have been distinctly informed, my brethren, about you by Chloe's people, that there are dissensions among you.
(WEY)

Exodus 21:5
But if the bondman shall say distinctly, I love my master, my wife, and my children, I will not go free;
(DBY)

Deuteronomy 27:8
You shall write on the stones all the words of this law very plainly."
(See NAS)

Ezra 4:18
The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.
(DBY)

Nehemiah 8:8
They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Isaiah 32:4
The man of sudden impulses will become wise in heart, and he whose tongue is slow will get the power of talking clearly.
(See RSV)

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1. (adv.) With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly.

2. (adv.) With meaning; significantly.

DISTINCTLY

dis-tinkt'-li: Only Nehemiah 8:8, "They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly." Probably the better rendering is the Revised Version, margin "with an interpretation," i.e. translating into Aramaic. The Hebrew word is a participle of the verb parash = "to make distinct." The corresponding Aramaic word occurs in Ezra 4:18 = "plainly" the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), better "translated" the Revised Version, margin.

5081. telaugos -- at a distance clearly
... a distance clearly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: telaugos Phonetic Spelling:
(tay-low-goce') Short Definition: clearly, distinctly Definition: clearly ...
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518. apaggello -- to report, announce
... [The prefix () distinctly "looks back" to the cause (occasion) of the announcing
which gives 518 () a distinct nuance-application in each case. ...
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2529. kathorao -- to discern clearly
... clearly see. From kata and horao; to behold fully, ie (figuratively) distinctly
apprehend -- clearly see. see GREEK kata. see GREEK horao. ...
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199. akribos -- with exactness
... Transliteration: akribos Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ree-boce') Short Definition: carefully,
exactly, strictly Definition: carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. ...
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4490. rhetos -- in stated terms
... expressly. Adverb from a derivative of rheo; out-spokenly, ie Distinctly -- expressly.
see GREEK rheo. (retos) -- 1 Occurrence. 4489, 4490. rhetos. 4491 . ...
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872. aphorao -- to look away from all else at
... Transliteration: aphorao Phonetic Spelling: (af-or-ah'-o) Short Definition: I look
away from Definition: I look away from (something else) to, see distinctly. ...
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6568. perash -- to make distinct
... distinctly. (Aramaic) corresponding to parash; to specify -- distinctly. see HEBREW
parash. 6567b, 6568. perash. 6569 . Strong's Numbers.
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6567. parash -- to make distinct, declare
... to make distinct, declare. Transliteration: parash Phonetic Spelling: (paw-rash')
Short Definition: scatter. scatter, declare, distinctly, show, sting ...
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874. baar -- to make distinct or plain
... 873, 874. baar. 875 . to make distinct or plain. Transliteration: baar Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-ar') Short Definition: distinctly. Word Origin a prim. ...
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What, Then, is Justice? we Distinctly Remember what in the Course ...
... IV."Apologetic Works. Chapter XXI. What, then, is justice? We distinctly remember
what in the course of our argument we¦ What, then, is justice? ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxi what then is.htm

And, that we May Show You More Clearly and Distinctly what is the ...
... Book II. 20 And, that we may show you more clearly and distinctly what
is the worth of¦ And, that we may show you more clearly ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/20 and that we may.htm

But all These Things Will be More Clearly and Distinctly Noticed ...
... Book II. 4 But all these things will be more clearly and distinctly noticed
when we have proceeded¦ But all these things will ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/4 but all these things.htm

The Deity of the Holy Spirit.
... man became a living soul." The Greek word which is rendered "spirit" means "breath"
and though the Holy Spirit as a Person does not come out distinctly in this ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter ii the deity of.htm

Canon for Easter Day,
... King and Queen, left the Church, and stationed themselves on the platform, which
was raised considerably from the ground, so that they were distinctly seen by ...
/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/canon for easter day.htm

The victory of Faith.
... Did He not place us in the world? Are we not to love what God has made? And yet
meeting this distinctly we have the inspired record, "Love not the World.". ...
/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/ii the victory of faith.htm

'This Cup'
... would have us think, of His death; and in the presence of its testimony it seems
to me impossible to deny that His conception of it was distinctly sacrificial. ...
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We must Consider the Fact, which Comes First, and So in Order ...
... Now I find among many bad things written by Origen the following most distinctly
heretical: that the Son of God is a creature, that the Holy Spirit is a servant ...
/.../12 we must consider the.htm

Visions, Revelations, and Locutions.
... It seemed to me that I saw Him distinctly in every part of my soul, as in a mirror,
and at the same time the mirror was all sculptured"I cannot explain it ...
/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/chapter xl visions revelations and.htm

The Folly of Slander. Part 1.
... doth stir up people, and inspireth them with a kind of hovering tendency every way,
yet no man thence to purpose moveth until he be distinctly informed where ...
/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/the folly of slander part.htm

Distinctly (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or
thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly. ...DISTINCTLY. ...
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Embalming (3 Occurrences)
... It was a distinctly Egyptian invention and method of preserving the bodies of men
and animals. Examples of it reach back to over 3,000 years ago. ...
/e/embalming.htm - 9k

Manifest (74 Occurrences)
... to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived; hence, obvious to the understanding;
apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden. ...
/m/manifest.htm - 33k

Clear (641 Occurrences)
... 5. (superl.) Easily or distinctly heard; audible; canorous. ... Adverb, "clearly,"
for distinctly (Matthew 7:5 Mark 8:25 Romans 1:20). ...
/c/clear.htm - 39k

Games (2 Occurrences)
... Three men at the head of the procession are distinctly dancing (SBOT, "Psalms,"
English, 226). The distinctly religious dance is more frequently mentioned. ...
/g/games.htm - 40k

Bel (3 Occurrences)
... V. ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: PRINCIPAL OPINIONS VI. TEACHING Little in this work
that is distinctly Jewish. God is great, absolute and ...
/b/bel.htm - 39k

Magic (12 Occurrences)
... into their daily life. All magical arts were distinctly prohibited under
penalty of death in the Mosaic law. The Jews were commanded ...
/m/magic.htm - 29k

Dragon (20 Occurrences)
... V. ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: PRINCIPAL OPINIONS VI. TEACHING Little in this work
that is distinctly Jewish. God is great, absolute and ...
/d/dragon.htm - 56k

Distinctions (15 Occurrences)

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Distinguish (16 Occurrences)

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The term "distinctly" refers to the act of speaking or expressing something clearly and precisely, leaving no room for misunderstanding or ambiguity. In the context of the Bible, this concept is significant as it pertains to the communication of God's Word and the understanding of His commandments and teachings.

Biblical Usage and Context

The idea of speaking distinctly is exemplified in the book of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 8:8 (BSB), it is recorded: "They read from the Book of the Law of God, translating and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read." This passage highlights the importance of clarity in the proclamation of Scripture. The Levites and Ezra the scribe read the Law to the people and explained it distinctly, ensuring that the congregation could comprehend the teachings and apply them to their lives.

The Role of Clarity in Teaching

Throughout the Bible, the clarity of God's message is emphasized. Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, often spoke in parables to convey spiritual truths in a manner that was accessible to His audience. However, He also explained these parables distinctly to His disciples, as seen in Mark 4:34 (BSB): "He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples." This underscores the necessity of distinct communication for deeper understanding and spiritual growth.

Distinct Speech in the Early Church

The early church also placed a high value on clear and distinct communication of the Gospel. The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, often addressed the need for clarity in teaching and prophecy. In 1 Corinthians 14:9 (BSB), Paul writes, "So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air." Here, Paul stresses the importance of distinct speech in edifying the church and ensuring that the message of Christ is effectively communicated.

Application in Worship and Preaching

In worship and preaching, the principle of speaking distinctly remains vital. The clear exposition of Scripture is essential for the edification of believers and the accurate transmission of doctrine. Pastors and teachers are encouraged to present the Word of God in a manner that is both understandable and faithful to the text, following the example set by biblical figures like Ezra and Paul.

Conclusion

The concept of speaking distinctly is woven throughout the biblical narrative, emphasizing the importance of clarity in the communication of God's Word. Whether through the reading of the Law, the teachings of Jesus, or the epistles of Paul, the Bible consistently upholds the value of distinct and clear expression to ensure that God's message is understood and embraced by His people.How can I know if I have received a call to ministry? | GotQuestions.org

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