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divide /divided /dividingThe condition of being broken up or separated into two or more parts. To take away unity, harmony and/or strength that comes from being one or whole. DTP The enemy wants to divide marriages, families, communities, the church and the body of Christ. The idea is to bring disunity, to divide, conquer and destroy the individual or a people group. Satan also wants to cut us off from a personal presence and relationship with God.to divide the day from the night; Gen 1:14the Gentiles divided into their lands; Gen 10:5thine hand over the sea, and divide it: Ex 14:16king said, Divide the living child in two, 1 Kin 3:25Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: Ps 74:13He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; Ps 78:13which divided the Red sea into parts: Ps 136:13Their heart is divided; Hos 10:2Every kingdom divided against itself Matt 12:25 (Mark 3:24; Luke 11:17)as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: Matt 25:32Is Christ divided? 1 Cor 1:13dividing to every man severally as he will. 1 Cor 12:11rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, Heb 4:12
divided kingdomThis took place in the land of Israel around BC 931. The people were broken down into two groups. One group was made up of two tribes in the south (Judah and Benjamin) and the other ten tribes were in the north and in the east across the Jordan River. (See 1 Kings 12)
divinationThis was a way of forecasting the future, people would use astrology, necromancy and sorcery; this process was used often by witches and warlocks. The Bible condemn and forbids the use of these practices (Lev 19:26; Deut 18:10).the rewards of divination in their hand; Num 22:7prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, Jer 14:14divination within the house of Israel. Ezek 12:24with a spirit of divination met us,Acts 16:16
divineDiscover, to see into the future; to know ahead of time the results of future events; often calling on evil spirits through chanting and spells to get information concerning oneself or others.A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: Prov 16:10that see vanity, and that divine lies: Eze 13:9that ye shall not divine; Mic 3:6had also ordinances of divine service, Heb 9:1be partakers of the divine nature, 2 Pet 1:4
divisionA separation, partition, a dissection, detachment, disunion, a split, a coming apart, no longer one piece. DTP The disciple must work against division at all times, both in the home and in the church. Division brings great dishonour to the Lord. It is a sign of walking in the flesh and not in the Spirit.put a division between my people and thy people: Ex 8:23I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Luke 12:51mark them which cause divisions and offences Rom 16:17that there be no divisions among you; 1 Cor 1:10strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, 1 Cor 3:3I hear that there be divisions among you; 1 Cor 11:18
divorce / divorced / divorcementSeparation from one's married partner, a breaking of the marriage vows both physically, emotionally or spiritually. DTP The disciple of Christ is to be faithful to their marriage partner in all circumstances.of a widow, and of her that is divorced, Num 30:9and given her a bill of divorce; Jer 3:8her that is divorced committeth adultery. Matt 5:32command to give a writing of divorcement, Matt 19:7
do Accomplish, achieve, work out, execute, commit to doing, complete, finish, conclude; the word "do" is used over 1350 times in the Bible. DTP The children of God are to be active doers and not just hearers (Jam 1:22-25). Too many people in the church are just spectators rather than participators; the body of Christ is a living organism and each part is important to the other parts; a branch that does not bear fruit is cut off and burned (John 15:1-11); for the disciple, the idea of doing is not something that is an option, but in the Bible the word "do" is tied to the idea of being obedient to a command.I do set my bow in the cloud, Gen 9:13whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do. Gen 31:16and will teach you what ye shall do. Ex 4:15ye shall do no manner of servile work therein: Num 28:18words of this law to do them. Deut 27:26All that thou sayest unto me I will do. Ruth 3:5and it was done; he commanded, Ps 33:9Depart from evil, and do good; Ps 34:14; 37:27; (1 Pet 3:11)Trust in the LORD, and do good; Ps 37:3Seven times a day do I praise thee Ps 119:164for in thee do I trust: Ps 143:8but to do justly, and to love mercy, Mic 6:8because ye do not lay it to heart. Mal 2:2whosoever shall do and teach them, Matt 5:19for they say, and do not. Matt 23:3not to do mine own will, but the will of him John 6:38for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5if ye do whatsoever I command you. John 15:14Jesus began both to do and teach, Acts 1:1Men and brethren, what shall we do? Acts 2:37be told thee what thou must do. Acts 9:6Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Acts 16:30that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. Rom 7:15do that which is good, Rom 13:3And this I do for the gospel’s sake, 1 Cor 9:23ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31this do in remembrance of me. 1 Cor 11:24this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, 1 Cor 11:25let us do good unto all men, Gal 6:10doing the will of God from the heart; Eph 6:6to will and to do of his good pleasure. Phil 2:13I can do all things through Christ Phil 4:13do not cease to pray for you, Col 1:9do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, Col 3:17whatsoever ye do, do heartily, as to the Lord, Col 3:23do the work of an evangelist, 2 Tim 4:5to do thy will, O God. Heb 10:7in every good work to do his will, Heb 13:21Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, James 4:5knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, James 4:17the Lord is against them that do evil. 1 Pet 3:12ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 2 Pet 1:10do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:22and repent, and do the first works; Rev 2:5
doctrinePolicy, principle, canon, dogma. A system of teaching concerning God, truth about God containing laws, regulations. DTP The disciple is to hold firm to the doctrines of the Word of God; they are there to nurture us and help to bear fruit for the honour and glory of Christ Jesus; they are the teachings and foundation stones of the church of Jesus Christ, with which we are to train and correct other disciples.My doctrine shall drop as the rain, Deut 32:2My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. Job 11:4For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. Prov 4:2whom shall he make to understand doctrine? Isa 28:9and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. Isa 29:24people were astonished at his doctrine: Matt 7:28 (Mark 1:22; Luke 4:32)they were astonished at his doctrine. Matt 22:33what new doctrine is this? for with authority Mark 1:27My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. John 7:16he shall know of the doctrine, John 7:17in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, Acts 2:42ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, Acts 5:28being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. Acts 13:12that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Rom 6:17contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; Rom 16:17every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, 1 Cor 14:26about with every wind of doctrine, Eph 4:14some that they teach no other doctrine, 1 Tim 1:3any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 1 Tim 1:10heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1 Tim 4:1words of faith and of good doctrine, 1 Tim 4:6attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 1 Tim 4:13Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; 1 Tim 4:16especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 1 Tim 5:17the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 1 Tim 6:1to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 1 Tim 6:3But thou hast fully known my doctrine, 2 Tim 3:10of God, and is profitable for doctrine, 2 Tim 3:16exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 2 Tim 4:2when they will not endure sound doctrine; 2 Tim 4:3by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince Tit 1:9speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Tit 2:1the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. Tit 2:10the principles of the doctrine of Christ, Heb 6:1the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, Heb 6:2and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. 2 John 1:9
dogmaCreed, code of belief, canon. DTP These are the teaching of the Bible. Also, they are most often the extra laws that various church fathers and religions have added to the teachings of the Bible; in some instances these extra beliefs have become equal in their eyes to the Word of God itself.
dominionPower over, authority over, control of, domination, territory; an area over which one may have power and authority. DTP God has dominion over all things created, but man can be given authority by God over things here on earth; we are to be good stewards, entrusted with God's creation, but often the problem is that we desire to be lord over that which is truly not ours.let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, Gen 1:26let them not have dominion over me: Ps 19:13He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, Ps 72:8 (Zech 9:10)his dominion is from generation to generation. Dan 4:3whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, Dan 4:34his dominion shall be even unto the end. Dan 6:26and have dominion; his dominion shall be a great dominion. Dan 11:5death hath no more dominion over him. Rom 6:9For sin shall not have dominion over you: Rom 6:14and power, and might, and dominion, Eph 1:21be praise and dominion for ever and ever. 1 Pet 4:11; 5:11Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, Jude 1:25be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Rev 1:6
door / doorsGate, entrance, access, entry; often shepherds were themselves doors to the sheepfold; many doors could also be opened only from the inside of one's house. DTP Christ proclaimed that He was the door and that all must come through Him if they hope to get into heaven.thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. Gen 4:7on the upper door post of the houses, Ex 12:7stood in the door of the tabernacle, Num 12:5from the door of the house of Eliashib Neh 3:21be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; Ps 24:7above, and opened the doors of heaven, Ps 78:23keep the door of my lips. Ps 141:3and when thou hast shut thy door, Matt 6:6know that it is near, even at the doors. Matt 24:33knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, Luke 13:25I am the door of the sheep. John 10:7I am the door: John 10:9opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, Acts 5:19how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. Acts 14:27immediately all the doors were opened, Acts 16:26a great door and effectual is opened unto me, 1 Cor 16:9a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 2 Cor 2:12God would open unto us a door of utterance, Col 4:3behold, the judge standeth before the door. James 5:9I have set before thee an open door, Rev 3:8Behold, I stand at the door, and Rev 3:20
doorkeeperGatekeeper, porter, caretaker; this person is charged to oversee who may or may not come into a building or even the gates of a city. DTP There is also teaching that some people are called to be doorkeepers in the Church, to make sure that the enemy does not get into divide and destroy the sheep.the keepers of the door, Esth 6:2I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Ps 84:10
double mindedA person who thinks in two different directions at the same time; it could be people who think, do and go in two directions, following the ways of the world and trying to live a religious life at the same time; this kind of a person is often unstable in the things that they do; we are encouraged to draw near to God and focus our minds on Him and His will for our lives.A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:8purify your hearts, ye double minded. James 4:8
doubtHesitation, uncertainty, reservation, distrust, disbelief. DTP One of the disciples earned the nickname of "doubting Thomas" because he walked more by sight then by faith; doubt eats away at one's faith and can cause us to be weak in our everyday discipleship walk with Christ.life shall hang in doubt before thee; Deut 28:66faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Matt 14:31If ye have faith, and doubt not, Matt 21:21shall not doubt in his heart, Mark 11:23while Peter doubted in himself what this vision Acts 10:17lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 Tim 2:8
dowryGift, offering to a parent for a bride; in history of the Asian culture when a man sought a bride he was obligated to pay to the parents a dowry, a gift for her before there would be permission for the wedding to take place; often this exchange of gifts was done at the engagement ceremony.God hath endued me with a good dowry; Gen 30:20Ask me never so much dowry and gift, Gen 34:12according to the dowry of virgins. Ex 22:17The king desireth not any dowry, 1 Sam 18:25
doxologyA prayer or a hymn sung to God as an anthem of praise for who He is and for what He has done; it often comes at the end of the Christian church service; the most common one was written by Thomas Ken, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise him all creatures here below, praise him above ye heavenly hosts, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost". Amen. Examples: Ps 147:1; Rom 11:33-36.
dragonAnother name for Satan in the book of Revelation; the dragon is to be like a serpent who is crafty and deceptive. The dragon gives power and authority to the antichrist and to the beast, but one must know that his days are numbered because soon Christ will come to put him into eternal bondage; at that point a new heaven and earth shall be in place for all eternity, where the disciples of Christ will live for all eternity.the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Ps 91:13he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. Isa 27:1and behold a great red dragon, Rev 12:3, 4, 7, 9, 13they worshipped the dragon which gave power Rev 13:4And he laid hold on the dragon, Rev 20:2
drawTo pull out or to come near to, for our purpose here, this word means, to come close to something or someone. It can mean to portray or become like another. DTP God desires a close relationship with His people and this means moving close to him spiritually. As we draw closer to Him, He draws closer to us.time that women go out to draw water. Gen 24:11And he said, Draw not nigh hither: Ex 3:5Let us draw near hither unto God. 1 Sam 14:36So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre. Esth 5:2Draw me not away with the wicked, Ps 28:3Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ps 69:18it is good for me to draw near to God: Ps 73:28shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Isa 12:3people draw near me with their mouth, Isa 29:13 (Matt 15:8)with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jer 31:3saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: Luke 21:8for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28except the Father which hath sent me draw him: John 6:44the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12:32by the which we draw nigh unto God. Heb 7:19Let us draw near with a true heart Heb 10:22when he is drawn away of his own lust, James 1:14Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. James 4:8for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. James 5:8
dreamA vision of things when one is asleep. DTP Dreams can be both corrupt and disheartening, but they can also be times when God speaks and guides His children with information and direction.And God said unto him in a dream, Gen 20:6And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, Gen 28:12angel of God spake unto me in a dream, Gen 31:11Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told Gen 37:5and will speak unto him in a dream. Num 12:6I dreamed a dream, and, lo, a cake of barley bread Judg 7:13the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: 1 Kin 3:5I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit Dan 2:3 your old men shall dream dreams, Joel 2:28the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, Matt 1:20being warned of God in a dream Matt 2:12and your old men shall dream dreams: Acts 2:17
drink /drinketh To take in fluids for one's body, to quench one's thirst. DTP We can drink of physical liquids but we are also to come to the rivers and waters of God and drink in spiritual life; this is the water which Jesus spoke about with the women at the well... the water that would quench the thirsty soul for all time and eternity.drink a little water of thy pitcher. Gen 24:17, 18the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, Lev 23:13he did eat no bread, nor drink water: Ezr 10:6they gave me vinegar to drink. Ps 69:21He shall drink of the brook in the way: Ps 110:7thirsty, give him water to drink: Prov 25:21drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. Song 5:1that furnish the drink offering unto that number. Isa 65:11ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; Matt 6:25 (Luke 12:29)whosoever shall give to drink unto Matt 10:42 (Mark 9:41)to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, Matt 20:22 (Mark 10:38)I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: Matt 25:42not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, Matt 26:29 (Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18)Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: John 4:13drinketh of the water that I shall give him John 4:13let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:37if he thirst, give him drink: Rom 12:20all drink the same spiritual drink: 1 Cor 10:4Whether therefore yet eat, or drink, 1 Cor 10:31this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, 1 Cor 11:25have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Cor 12:13
drunkenness / drunkard To lose control of mind, carousing (Joel 1:5), drunkenness and the cares of this life (Luke 21:34). Band body through alcohol or strong drink. It is surrendering one's life to intoxication that can cause one to lose control and sow all kinds of destruction into one's own life and into the lives of others around you.for strength, and not for drunkenness! Eccl 10:17be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, Eze 23:33 Awake, ye drunkards, and weep; and howl, Joel 1:5not in rioting and drunkenness, Rom 13:13 nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, 1 Cor 6:10Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, Gal 5:21 lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, 1 Peter 4:3 NKJB
dualismThis is a belief that there are two equal forces in the universe, one representing good and the other bad; in the Asian thought this is called "ying and yang"; these two forces oppose one another, creating this "tug of war" feeling within each person here on earth.
dwell / dwellethTo be in close proximity to another. To draw close in personal relationship with another. To be in a home with another. To be inside, away from the outside realm. DTP We are called to have a personal relationship with Christ, to dwell and dine with Him. It is a decision and action that must come from our heart. When we accept Christ Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, at that moment He comes to dwell in our lives, the beginning of an everlasting relationship with Him. One day He will return so that we will then go with Him to dwell eternally in Heaven.choose to cause his name to dwell there; Deut 12:11LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Ps 4:8who shall dwell in thy holy hill? Ps 15:1I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Ps 23:6that I may dwell in the house of the LORD Ps 27:4Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: Ps 84:4He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High Ps 91:1the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Ps 140:13I dwell in the high and holy place, Isa 57:15the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, John 1:14for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 14:17that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Rom 8:9raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, Rom 8:11that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1 Cor 3:16I will dwell in them, and walk in them; 2 Cor 6:16Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; Eph 3:17that in him should all fullness dwell; Col 1:19For in him dwelleth the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Col 2:9Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; Col 3:16the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 2 Tim 1:14If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, 1 John 4:12Hereby know we that we dwell in him, 1 John 4:13he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16and he will dwell with them, Rev 21:3