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HUMBLENESS OF MIND - HYPOCRITE

10:31-39; Mt. 23:1-12). (2) It is not an apologizing, HYENA. A large, carnivorous, dog-like mammal
self-degrading attitude (Jn. 6). (3) It is not uncertainty which lives in caves by day and prowls by night, often
(Mt. 7:29). (4) It is not quietness in the face of feeding on refuse and dead animals (1 Sa. 13:18).
unrepentant sin (Mt. 23:13-33). HYMN. A Christian song of worship (Mt. 26:30; Ep.
Bible Lessons on Humility. (1) Humility is essential for 5:19; Col. 3:16). “[In Ep. 5:19] the great apostle is
greatness in God’s kingdom (Mt. 18:4). (2) Humility stating how singing Christians will act when they come
precedes being exalted by God (Mt. 23:12; Ja. 4:10). together as contrasted to the behavior of non-Christians
(3) Humility precedes honor (Pr. 15:33; 18:12; 22:4). when they assemble for their wild and licentious
(4) The Christian is to be characterized by humility drunken orgies. Christians will express themselves
(Col. 3:12; 1 Pe. 5:5). (5) It is a product of the Spirit of differently. ... THE PSALM has reference to the O.T.
God (Ga. 5:23). (6) It is to be exercised by teachers (2 psalm or to a composition similar to it in construction.
Ti. 2:25). (7) It is a requirement for hearing God’s Word There is seemingly no limit placed on this word as some
(Ja. 1:21). (8) It is precious in God’s sight (1 Pe. 3:4). have implied, for there were also Christian psalms
(9) It is connected with gentleness (2 Co. 10:1; Tit. which had been composed by members of the early
3:2). (10) It involves patience (Ep. 4:2). churches. The meaning here could apply to either the
Examples of Humility. Moses (Nu. 12:3), David (2 Sa. Hebrew or Christian psalms or perhaps both. The use of
16:11), Jeremiah (Je. 26:14), Stephen (Ac. 7:60), Paul this word in this manner seems to indicate an
(2 Ti. 4:16), Jesus Christ (Mt. 11:29; Is. 53:7). [See accompaniment on an instrument or group of
Base, Boast, Condescend, Fear of God, Gentle, Haughty, instruments. Paul admonishes them to utilize the
Impenitence, Impudent, Low Degree, Lowliness, Lowly, psalms. The use of this word also leads us to believe
Mean, Meek, Poverty, Presumptuous, Pride, Puffed Up, that instrumental music, which was such a vital factor in
Repentance, Scorn, Stiffhearted, Stubborn, Vainglory.] Jewish music, was also carried over into the N.T.
HUMBLENESS OF MIND. [See Humble, Lowliness, churches. THE HYMNS referred to were primarily songs
Lowly.] of praise to God or Christ, and are supposed by some to
HUMTAH (enclosed place). Jos. 15:54. have been distinctly Christian. The principal idea here is
not whether they were accompanied or unaccompanied
HUNGERBITTEN. Famished (Job 18:12). but that the song is directed toward the Lord. He
HUPHAM (protected). Nu. 26:39. becomes the point of reference and the central figure,
HUPPAH (protection). 1 Ch. 24:13. and in the hymn, all attention is focused on his person,
HUPPIM (protection). Ge. 46:21. character, will, and action. ... SPIRITUAL SONGS ...
HUR (noble, free). Ex. 17:10, 12; 24:14. probably refers to a specific type of sacred song similar
to our present-day gospel songs. … just as today, it is
HURAI (free, noble). 1 Ch. 11:32. probable that the psalm or the hymn might have been
HURAM (noble, free). 1 Ch. 8:5. used for the same purposes as the spiritual song.
HURI (linen weaver). 1 Ch. 5:14. Though the exact meaning of these words as they are
HUSBAND. [See Home.] used here is quite difficult to determine, it is reasonable
HUSBANDMAN. A farmer (Ge. 9:20; Jn. 15:1; 2 Ti. to assume that the apostle had in mind three distinct
2:6; Ja. 5:7). types of sacred song. It seems quite evident that he
HUSBANDRY. Farming (2 Ch. 26:10; 1 Co. 3:9). believed churches should use every effective means of
proclaiming the gospel and adding life and variety to
HUSHAH (haste). 1 Ch. 4:4. the worship services” (Paul McCommon, Music In the
HUSHAI (quick). 2 Sa. 15:32, 37; 16:16-18; 17:5-15; Bible). It is possible that one of the distinctions between
1 Ki. 4:16; 1 Ch. 27:33). these terms lies in their connection with inspiration. The
HUSHAM (hasting). Ge. 36:34. psalms were inspired Scripture. The first hymns were
HUSHIM (hasting). Ge. 46:23. written by men in the early churches who were closely
HUZZAB (established). Na. 2:7. connected with the giving of revelation. The spiritual
songs are not inspired but are based upon the truth of
HYMENÆUS (nuptial). 1 Ti. 1:20; 2 Ti. 2:17. the inspired Scripture. [See Music.]
HYACINTH. A precious stone used in the breastplate HYPOCRITE. A pretender; a false professor;
of the high priest (Ex. 28:19). It is the transparent red, insincerity. The Greek word hypokrites referred to a play
yellow, orange, or brown form of the mineral zircon actor who wore a mask to represent an identity other
(Boyd). [See High Priest.] than his own (Pr. 11:9; Is. 9:17; Mt. 6:2, 5, 16; 15:7;
22:18; 23:13, 14, 15, 23, 29; 24:51; Mk. 12:15; 1 Ti.
4:2; Ja. 3:17). [See Craft, Cunning, Cunning Craftiness,

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