Selge A titular see in Pamphylia Prima, suffragan of Side. Situated in a fertile plain on the south slope of the Taurus, it boasted that it was founded by the diviner Calchas, but in reality was probably a Lacedaemonian colony. Although difficult of access, it became the most populous and powerful of the cities of … Continue reading “Selge”
Selgas y Carrasco, José
Selgas y Carrasco, Jos Poet and novelist, b. at Lorca, Murcia, Spain, 1824; d. at Madrid, 5 Feb., 1882, he received his early training at the Seminary of San Fulgencio; his family being in straitened circumstances, he was obliged to cut short his studies in order to contribute to its support. Going to Madrid, he … Continue reading “Selgas y Carrasco, José”
Selfsame
Selfsame * Notes: (1) In 2Co 5:5, AV, auto touto, “this thing itself,” “this very thing,” RV, is rendered “the selfsame;” in 2Co 7:11, RV and AV, “this selfsame thing.” (2) In Mat 8:13, AV, ekeinos, with the article, “that,” RV, is rendered “that selfsame.” (3) In 1Co 12:11, AV, the article with autos, “the … Continue reading “Selfsame”
SELFISHNESS-UNSELFISHNESS
SELFISHNESS-UNSELFISHNESS (A) SELFISHNESS(1) Different Forms ofHoarding Foodstuff Pro 11:26; Pro 24:11 Greed for Real Estate Isa 5:8 Total Disregard of the Rights of others Eze 34:18; Hos 10:1; Hab 2:6; Zec 7:6 Neglect of the Needy and Suffering Mat 25:43 Heartless Indifference toward Sinners Mat 27:3; Mat 27:4; 2Ti 3:2; 1Jo 3:17 –SEE Avarice, COVETOUSNESS … Continue reading “SELFISHNESS-UNSELFISHNESS”
Selfishness
SELFISHNESS See SELF-SEEKING. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Selfishness an inordinate self love, prompting one, for the sake of personal gratification or advantage, to disregard the rights or feelings of other men. It is a negative quality that is, it consists in not considering what is due to one’s neighbors through a deficiency of justice or benevolence. … Continue reading “Selfishness”
Selfhood
Selfhood The unique individuality possessed by a self or person. — L.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Self-willed
Self-willed authades (G829) Self-willed philautos (G5367) Lover of Self The etymology of authades and philautos suggests that they are closer in meaning than actually is the case. Because they occasionally are used together, as in Plutarch, and because the “pleaser of himself’ and “the lover of himself stand in sufficient moral proximity so that they … Continue reading “Self-willed”
SELF-WILL-SUBMISSION
SELF-WILL-SUBMISSION (A) SELF-WILL, general references to Deu 1:43; Isa 28:12; Isa 30:15; Luk 19:14; 2Pe 2:10 –SEE Hardness of Heart, IMPENITENCE & IMPENITENCEImpenitence, IMPENITENCE& IMPENITENCE (B) STUBBORNNESS(1) Warnings Against Psa 32:9; Psa 78:8; Isa 46:12; Isa 48:4; Mal 2:2 –SEE Call Refused, INVITATIONS Impenitence IMPENITENCE& IMPENITENCEIndifference, INDIFFERENCE& INDIFFERENCE (2) Examples of Exo 32:9; Deu 21:20; … Continue reading “SELF-WILL-SUBMISSION”
Self-Will
Self-Will self-wil (, racon; , authades): Found once in the Old Testament (Gen 49:6, In their self-will they hocked an ox) in the death song of Jacob (see HOCK). The idea is found twice in the New Testament in the sense of pleasing oneself: not self-willed, not soon angry (Tit 1:7); and daring, self-willed, they … Continue reading “Self-Will”
Self-Surrender
Self-Surrender SELF-SURRENDER.1. The military metaphor underlying the idea of surrendering oneself is suggestive. The keys of the citadel of self are handed over to the rightful Lord, whose most powerful weapons of attack have been the entreaties of His love. The surrender is not for demolition, but for restoration in beauty and strength. It is … Continue reading “Self-Surrender”