Harmony (21 Occurrences)

Acts 15:15
And this is in harmony with the language of the Prophets, which says:
(WEY)

Romans 8:27
and the Searcher of hearts knows what the Spirit's meaning is, because His intercessions for God's people are in harmony with God's will.
(WEY)

Romans 12:16
Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.
(BBE RSV NIV)

Romans 15:5
Now may the God who gives comfort and strength in waiting make you of the same mind with one another in harmony with Christ Jesus:
(BBE RSV)

Romans 16:25
To Him who has it in His power to make you strong, as declared in the Good News which I am spreading, and the proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, in harmony with the unveiling of the Truth which in the periods of past Ages remained unuttered,
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I entreat you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to cultivate a spirit of harmony--all of you--and that there be no divisions among you, but rather a perfect union through your having one mind and one judgement.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 6:15
Where can harmony between Christ and Belial be found? Or what participation has a believer with an unbeliever?
(WEY NAS NIV)

2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the harmony of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
(BBE)

Ephesians 1:9
when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose
(WEY)

Ephesians 4:3
Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.
(BBE)

Ephesians 4:13
Till we all come to the harmony of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to full growth, to the full measure of Christ:
(BBE)

Philippians 2:2
united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving your minds to one and the same object.
(WEY BBE)

Philippians 4:2
I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.
(See NAS)

Colossians 3:14
Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.
(See RSV)

2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we give you orders, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from all those whose behaviour is not well ordered and in harmony with the teaching which they had from us.
(BBE)

1 Timothy 1:18
This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,
(BBE)

Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the faith of the saints of God and the full knowledge of what is true in harmony with religion,
(BBE)

1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
(See NIV)

Psalms 133:1
<A Song of the going up. Of David.> See how good and how pleasing it is for brothers to be living together in harmony!
(BBE)

Ezekiel 44:24
In any cause, they are to be in the position of judges, judging in harmony with my decisions: they are to keep my laws and my rules in all my fixed feasts; and they are to keep my Sabbaths holy.
(BBE)

Zechariah 6:13
even he shall build the temple of Yahweh; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule on his throne; and he shall be a priest on his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
(See NIV)

Intact (3 Occurrences)

Pure (160 Occurrences)

Harmony (21 Occurrences)

Harnassed (1 Occurrence)

1. (n.) The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe.

2. (n.) Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony.

3. (n.) A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels.

4. (n.) A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation.

5. (n.) The science which treats of their construction and progression.

6. (n.) See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic.

4856. sumphoneo -- to call out with, to be in harmony, generally ...
... to call out with, to be in harmony, generally to agree. Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumphoneo Phonetic Spelling: (soom-fo-neh'-o) Short Definition: ...
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4857. sumphonesis -- agreement
... agreement. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sumphonesis Phonetic
Spelling: (soom-fo'-nay-sis) Short Definition: harmony, agreement Definition ...
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4858. sumphonia -- symphony, ie music
... symphony, ie music. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sumphonia Phonetic
Spelling: (soom-fo-nee'-ah) Short Definition: harmony of instruments ...
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5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think
... NASB Word Usage adopt...view (1), conceited* (1), concern (1), concerned (1), feel
(1), have...attitude (3), intent on...purpose (1), live in harmony (1), mind ...
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4267. proginosko -- to know beforehand
... requiring) them" (G. Archer). [See also Jer 18:8-10 on the perfect harmony
of divine sovereignty and human freedom.]. Word Origin from ...
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4886. sundesmos -- that which binds together, ie a bond
... 4886 (from 4862 , "closely identity " and 1210 , "to bind") -- properly, a bond
(close union); a close () which produces close harmony between (). ...
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3444. morphe -- form, shape
... 3444 -- properly, (outward expression) that (inner) substance so that the
is in complete harmony with the inner. Word Origin a prim. ...
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346. anakephalaioo -- to sum up, gather up
... a () . 346 ("recapitulate") shows the head as the "organizing center," causing
all the parts to work together in harmony. [R. Lenski ...
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the harmony of the gospels
the harmony of the gospels. <. the harmony of the gospels Saint Augustine.
Table of Contents. Title Page. the harmony of the gospels. ...
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The Harmony of the Gospels.
... INDEXES OF SUBJECTS. THE HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS. Abraham, promise to, and
fulfilment, [207]93, etc. Adoption, nature of, [208]104. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/the harmony of the gospels.htm

The Harmony of the Gospels. Book I.
the harmony of the gospels. <. ... the harmony of the gospels.Book I.
The treatise opens with a short statement on the subject ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/the harmony of the gospels book.htm

The Power of Harmony in Relation to Prayer.
... Book XIV. 1. The Power of Harmony in Relation to Prayer. "Again I say unto
you that if two of you shall agree [6037] on earth as ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/1 the power of harmony.htm

The Harmony of the Gospels
... Part I. Preparatory III The Harmony of the Gospels. 36. The church early
appreciated the value and the difficulty of having four ...
/.../rhees/the life of jesus of nazareth/iii the harmony of the.htm

April the Ninteenth Union in Harmony
... APRIL The Ninteenth UNION IN HARMONY. "Be ye all of one mind." "1 Peter
3:8-17. But this is not unison: it is harmony. When an ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/april the ninteenth union in.htm

The Harmony of Husband and Wife.
... Book XIV. 2. The Harmony of Husband and Wife. So much then for the more common
understanding of the two or three whom the Word exhorts to be in agreement. ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/2 the harmony of husband.htm

The Everlasting Harmony. January 6.
... The Everlasting Harmony. January 6. If thou art living a righteous and
useful life, doing thy duty orderly and cheerfully where ...
/.../kingsley/daily thoughts /the everlasting harmony january 6.htm

The Harmony of Love.
... CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AND LIFE. 392. " The Harmony of Love. 392. 7s. M. C.
Wesley. The Harmony of Love. 1 Lord! subdue our selfish ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/392 the harmony of.htm

Of the Harmony of the Four Evangelists in their Notices of the ...
the harmony of the gospels. <. ... Prologue. Chapter XVII."Of the Harmony of the
Four Evangelists in Their Notices of the Draught of Vinegar. 54. ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xvii of the harmony of.htm

Accord (43 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) Agreement or concurrence of opinion,
will, or action; harmony of mind; consent; assent. 2. (vt ...
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Tune (15 Occurrences)
... series of tones for one voice or instrument, or for any number of voices or instruments
in unison, or two or more such series forming parts in harmony; a melody ...
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Concert (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vt) To plan; to devise; to arrange. 3. (vi) To act in harmony or conjunction;
to form combined plans. ... 5. (vt) Musical accordance or harmony; concord. ...
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Logos
... If there is flux everywhere, all change must take place according to "measure."
Reality is an "attunement" of opposites, a tension or harmony of conflicting ...
/l/logos.htm - 38k

Syriac (2 Occurrences)
... heretic, calling it that "combination and collection of the Gospels, I know not
how, to which he gave the title Diatessaron." It is the earliest harmony of the ...
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Reconciliation (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of reconciling, or the state of being
reconciled; reconcilenment; restoration to harmony; renewal of friendship. ...
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Agreement (341 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) State of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character;
concurrence; concord; conformity; as, a good agreement subsists among the ...
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Keeping (282 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Conformity; congruity; harmony; consistency; as, these subjects are
in keeping with each other. 5. (n.) Harmony or correspondence ...
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Union (24 Occurrences)
... coalition; combination. 2. (n.) Agreement and conjunction of mind, spirit,
will, affections, or the like; harmony; concord. 3. (n ...
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Discord (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Lack of agreement; absence of unity or harmony in sentiment or action; variance
leading to contention and strife; disagreement; -- applied to persons ...
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Harmony, in a biblical context, refers to the state of being in agreement or concord, particularly within the body of Christ. It is a concept deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing unity, peace, and mutual edification among believers.

Old Testament Foundations

The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding harmony through the concept of shalom, a Hebrew word often translated as "peace" but encompassing a broader sense of completeness and well-being. Psalm 133:1 (BSB) states, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!" This verse highlights the beauty and desirability of harmonious relationships among God's people.

New Testament Teachings

The New Testament further develops the theme of harmony, particularly within the church. Jesus Christ, in His teachings, emphasized the importance of unity among His followers. In John 17:21 (BSB), Jesus prays, "that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me." This prayer underscores the significance of harmony as a testimony to the world of God's love and truth.

The Apostle Paul frequently addressed the need for harmony in his epistles. In Romans 12:16 (BSB), he exhorts believers, "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited." Here, Paul links harmony with humility and the willingness to associate with all members of the community, regardless of social status.

In Ephesians 4:3 (BSB), Paul urges the church to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." This verse highlights the active role believers must take in maintaining harmony, recognizing it as a work of the Holy Spirit that requires diligence and intentionality.

The Role of Love and Forgiveness

Central to achieving harmony is the practice of love and forgiveness. Colossians 3:13-14 (BSB) instructs, "Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity." Love acts as the binding force that holds the community together, enabling believers to overlook offenses and maintain peace.

Harmony in Worship and Service

Harmony is also reflected in corporate worship and service. The early church in Acts 2:46-47 (BSB) exemplifies this: "With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people." This passage illustrates how harmony in worship and communal life leads to spiritual growth and a positive witness to the surrounding community.

Challenges to Harmony

Despite its importance, harmony can be challenged by divisions, disagreements, and personal conflicts. The Bible acknowledges these challenges and provides guidance for resolution. In Matthew 18:15-17 (BSB), Jesus outlines a process for addressing offenses within the church, emphasizing reconciliation and restoration.

Conclusion

Harmony is a vital aspect of Christian life, reflecting the unity and love that characterize the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through the practice of love, humility, and forgiveness, believers are called to live in harmony, thereby glorifying God and bearing witness to His transformative power in the world.1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
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Colossians 3:12-14
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
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Ephesians 4:31-32
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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2 Corinthians 6:15
And what concord has Christ with Belial? or what part has he that believes with an infidel?
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Titus 2:12
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
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