Meet, To be
In the O.T. there are five Hebrew words so translated, signifying ‘to be right, proper, fit,’ which do not call for remark. In the N.T. are
1. , often translated ‘must’ and ‘ought.’ It ‘behoved’ the father to make merry when the prodigal son returned. Luk 15:32. Sinners received the punishment that was ‘fit.’ Rom 1:27.
2. . The Christian is made ‘fit’ to share the portion of the saints in light. Col 1:12.
3. . By the Christian separating himself from the vessels to dishonour, he becomes a vessel to honour, sanctified, ‘serviceable’ to the Master. 2Ti 2:21.