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ANSWER an'-ser: In our English Bible the word "answer" does not always mean a simple reply to a question. 1. In the Old Testament: Six different words are translated by answer. (1) It is frequently used where no question has been asked and in such cases it means a word, a statement. (2) It also means a response (Job 21:34; 34:36). (3) It often means a declaration or proclamation from God where no question has been asked. See the many passages that read: "The Lord answered and said." (4) The other words translated "answer" or "answered" in the Old Testament are unimportant shadings and variations. 2. In the New Testament: The words translated "answer" are not so varied. (1) It sometimes means an apology, a defense (1 Pet 3:15; Acts 24:10,25). (2) It may mean simply "to say" (Mk 9:6). (3) It may mean a revelation from God (Rom 11:4). (4) It is also used to apply to unspoken thoughts of the heart, especially in the sayings of Jesus; also by Peter to Sapphira (Acts 5:8). G. H. Gerberding |
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'ANSWER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.
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