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In the context of the Bible, "fasten" is often used to describe the act of securing or fixing one's attention, gaze, or physical objects. It can also imply a spiritual or mental focus, as seen in various scriptural narratives. Biblical References: 1. Physical Fastening: · In <a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4</a>, Peter and John, upon encountering a lame man at the temple gate, "fastened their eyes on him" . This indicates a deliberate and focused attention, suggesting the importance of intentionality in spiritual encounters. · In <a href="/acts/27-40.htm">Acts 27:40</a>, during the shipwreck narrative involving Paul, the sailors "fastened the rudders" to steer the ship. This illustrates the necessity of securing physical objects to maintain control and direction, symbolizing the need for spiritual anchoring in times of crisis. 2. Spiritual and Mental Focus: · <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> encourages believers to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith" . This exhortation to fasten one's spiritual gaze on Christ underscores the importance of maintaining a steadfast focus on Him amidst life's challenges. · In <a href="/colossians/3-2.htm">Colossians 3:2</a>, Paul instructs the church to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" . This directive to fasten one's thoughts on heavenly matters highlights the call to prioritize spiritual over temporal concerns. Theological Implications: · Intentionality in Faith: The act of fastening, whether it be one's eyes, mind, or actions, reflects a deliberate choice to focus on God and His purposes. This intentionality is crucial for spiritual growth and maturity. · Security and Stability: Just as physical fastening provides stability, spiritual fastening offers believers security in their faith journey. By anchoring themselves in Christ and His teachings, Christians can withstand the trials and tribulations of life. · Discipleship and Obedience: Fastening one's attention on Jesus and His Word is a fundamental aspect of discipleship. It involves obedience and a commitment to follow His example, leading to a transformed life that reflects His character. Practical Application: · Prayer and Meditation: Believers are encouraged to fasten their hearts and minds on God through regular prayer and meditation on Scripture. This practice helps cultivate a deeper relationship with Him and aligns one's life with His will. · Community and Fellowship: Engaging in Christian community provides opportunities to fasten one's faith through mutual encouragement and accountability. Fellowship with other believers strengthens one's resolve to remain focused on Christ. · Service and Witness: By fastening their lives to the mission of the Gospel, Christians are called to serve others and bear witness to the transformative power of Christ. This outward expression of faith is a testament to the inward focus on Him. In summary, the concept of fastening in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions, urging believers to secure their lives in Christ and His eternal promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (v.) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.2. (v.) To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts.3. (v.) To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow.4. (v. i.) To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4362.htm">4362. prospegnumi -- to fasten to (spec. to a cross)</a> ... prospegnumi. 4363 . to fasten to (spec. ... Word Origin from pros and pegnumi Definition to fasten to (spec. to a cross) NASB Word Usage nailed to a cross (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4362.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/681.htm">681. hapto -- to fasten to, lay hold of</a> ... to fasten to, lay hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: hapto Phonetic Spelling: (hap'-to) Short Definition: I kindle, light Definition: I kindle, light ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/681.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2510.htm">2510. kathapto -- to lay hold of</a> ... to lay hold of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kathapto Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ap'-to) Short Definition: I lay hold of, fasten on to Definition: I lay ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2510.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/816.htm">816. atenizo -- to look fixedly, gaze</a> ... intently (2), looking intently (2). stare, fasten eyes, look stedfastly. From a compound of a (as a particle of union) and teino ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/816.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/736.htm">736. artemon -- something hung up or fastened, ie a foresail</a> ... Word Origin from artao (to fasten to) Definition something hung up or fastened, ie a foresail NASB Word Usage foresail (1). mainsail. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/736.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4577.htm">4577. seira -- chain.</a> ... chain. Probably from suro through its congener eiro (to fasten; akin to haireomai); a chain (as binding or drawing) -- chain. see GREEK suro. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4577.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1976.htm">1976. epirapto -- to sew upon</a> ... sew onto. From epi and the base of rhaphis; to stitch upon, ie Fasten with the needle -- sew on. see GREEK epi. see GREEK rhaphis. (epiraptei) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1976.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1210.htm">1210. deo -- to tie, bind</a> ... to tie, bind. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: deo Phonetic Spelling: (deh'-o) Short Definition: I bind Definition: I bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1210.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4338.htm">4338. proseloo -- to nail to</a> ... to nail to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proseloo Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ay-lo'-o) Short Definition: I nail to Definition: I fasten with nails, nail ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4338.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4078.htm">4078. pegnumi -- to make fast</a> ... to make fast. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pegnumi Phonetic Spelling: (payg'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I pitch a tent Definition: I fasten, pitch a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4078.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</a> ... 1), encourage (4), encourage* (1), encouraged (2), encouraged* (3), encouragement (1), encourages (1), established himself securely (1), fasten (1), fastens (1 ... /hebrew/2388.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm">8628. taqa -- to thrust, clap, give a blow, blast</a> ... blast NASB Word Usage blew (19), blow (20), blowing (1), blown (7), blows (1), camped (1), clap (2), drive (1), driven (1), drove (2), fasten (1), fastened (3 ... /hebrew/8628.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6795.htm">6795. tsanach -- to descend</a> ... fasten, light from off. A primitive root; to alight; (transitive) to cause to descend, ie Drive down -- fasten, light (from off). 6794b, 6795. tsanach. 6796 ... /hebrew/6795.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2883.htm">2883. taba -- to sink, sink down</a> ... drown, fasten, settle, sink. A primitive root; to sink -- drown, fasten, settle, sink. 2882, 2883. taba. 2884 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/2883.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm">3559. kun -- to be firm</a> ... certainty, confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted,. A primitive root; properly, to be erect (ie Stand perpendicular ... /hebrew/3559.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm">5414. nathan -- to give, put, set</a> ... 1), enabled (1), entrust* (1), entrusted (2), entrusted* (1), establish (1), established (1), exchange (1), execute (1), executes (2), fasten (2), fastened ( ... /hebrew/5414.htm - 9k <a href="/hebrew/270.htm">270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession</a> ... be affrighted, bar, catch, lay, take hold back, come upon, fasten, handle,. A primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory ... /hebrew/270.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6775.htm">6775. tsamad -- to bind, join</a> ... fasten, frame, join self. A primitive root; to link, ie Gird; figuratively, to serve, (mentally) contrive -- fasten, frame, join (self). 6774, 6775. ... /hebrew/6775.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6095.htm">6095. atsah -- to shut</a> ... root Definition to shut NASB Word Usage winks (1). shut. A primitive root; properly, to fasten (or make firm), ie To close (the eyes) -- shut. 6094, 6095. ... /hebrew/6095.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm">1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close</a> ... cleave, keep close NASB Word Usage cleaves (4), cling (14), clings (3), closely pursued (1), closer (1), clung (4), deeply attracted (1), fasten its grip (1 ... /hebrew/1692.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/20_that_the_jews_would.htm">That the Jews Would Fasten Christ to the Cross.</a> ... Second Book. 20. That the Jews would fasten Christ to the cross. In Isaiah: "I have spread out my hands all day to a people disobedient ... /.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/20 that the jews would.htm<a href="/library/rolle/the_form_of_perfect_living_and_other_prose_treatises/first_part_of_the_book.htm">First Part of the Book.</a> ... fastening like a root or a stake, he may hinder the water from carrying him away; but by anything that fleets as he does himself, he cannot fasten himself: and ... /.../the form of perfect living and other prose treatises/first part of the book.htm<a href="/library/watson/a_body_of_divinity/1_a_preliminary_discourse_to.htm">A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising</a> ... Every blow of the hammer is to fasten the nails of the building; so the preacher's words are to fasten you the more to Christ; they weaken themselves to ... /.../watson/a body of divinity/1 a preliminary discourse to.htm<a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/chapter_iv_of_the_conformity.htm">Of the Conformity of Our Will to the Will which God Has to Save Us ...</a> ... Ah! why do not we then fasten our wills to thine, as children fasten themselves on to their mother's breast, to draw the milk of thy eternal benedictions! ... /.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iv of the conformity.htm<a href="/library/champness/broken_bread/xxiv_when_solomon_was_old.htm">"When Solomon was Old. "</a> ... A MAN'S FEMALE FRIENDS FRAME HIS FORTUNES. Solomon began wrong; he allowed his affection to fasten itself on a stranger"an Egyptian. ... //christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxiv when solomon was old.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/christs_little_whiles.htm">Christ's 'little Whiles'</a> ... However that may be, and I only offer it as a possible suggestion, the thing that we want to fasten upon for ourselves is this"we all, if we will, may have a ... /.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/christs little whiles.htm<a href="/library/chrysostom/on_the_priesthood/homily_ii_after_eutropius_having.htm">After Eutropius Having Been Found Outside the Church had Been ...</a> ... Nevertheless many reproach me saying continually thou fasteneth upon the rich: while they on the other hand fasten upon the poor. ... /.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii after eutropius having.htm<a href="/library/browne/christian_morals/christian_morals_part_i.htm">Christian Morals. Part I.</a> ... Think not that you are failing from Lima to Manilla, [27] when you may fasten up the rudder, and sleep before the wind; but expect rough seas, flaws, [28] and ... //christianbookshelf.org/browne/christian morals/christian morals part i.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_j/the_secret_of_tranquillity.htm">The Secret of Tranquillity</a> ... there is but one answer"'Delight thyself in the Lord.' These eager desires, transfer to Him; on Him let the affections fix and fasten; make Him the end of ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the secret of tranquillity.htm<a href="/library/bonar/gods_way_of_peace/chapter_viii_believe_and_be.htm">Believe and be Saved</a> ... CHAPTER VIII BELIEVE AND BE SAVED. It is the Holy Spirit alone that can draw us to the cross and fasten us to the Saviour. He who ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter viii believe and be.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/fasten.htm">Fasten (28 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (v.) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window. ... /f/fasten.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/t/tie.htm">Tie (18 Occurrences)</a> ... 7. (vt) Low shoes fastened with lacings. 8. (vt) To fasten with a band or cord and knot; to bind. ... 10. (vt) To unite firmly; to fasten; to hold. 11. ... /t/tie.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/b/bolt.htm">Bolt (5 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) A strong pin, of iron or other material, used to fasten or hold something in place, often having a head at one end and screw thread cut upon the other ... /b/bolt.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/a/attach.htm">Attach (12 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To bind, fasten, tie, or connect; to make fast or join; as, to attach one thing to another by a string, by glue, or the like. ... /a/attach.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/n/nail.htm">Nail (9 Occurrences)</a> ... a yard. 6. (n.) To fasten with a nail or nails; to close up or secure by means of nails; as, to nail boards to the beams. 7. (n.) To ... /n/nail.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/f/fastened.htm">Fastened (43 Occurrences)</a> ... (imp. & pp) of Fasten. ... (KJV DBY WBS). Exodus 39:31 And they fastened to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above; as Jehovah had commanded Moses. ... /f/fastened.htm - 19k<a href="/topical/k/key.htm">Key (8 Occurrences)</a> ... 15. (n.) Fig: The general pitch or tone of a sentence or utterance. 16. (vt) To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges. Int. ... /k/key.htm - 14k<a href="/topical/o/ouches.htm">Ouches (8 Occurrences)</a> ... Exodus 28:14 And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathed chains to the ouches. (KJV WBS). ... /o/ouches.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/l/lace.htm">Lace (7 Occurrences)</a> ... 5. (vt) To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. ... /l/lace.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/l/loop.htm">Loop</a> ... 7. (vt) To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ... /l/loop.htm - 7k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Amish-beliefs.html">Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/chief-priests.html">What were the chief priests? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/belt-of-truth.html">What is the belt of truth (Ephesians 6:14)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/fasten.htm">Fasten: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Fasten (28 Occurrences)<a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a> So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some expression of His, so as to hand Him over to the ruling power and the Governor's authority. (WEY)<a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a> When Peter saw it, he responded to the people, "You men of Israel, why do you marvel at this man? Why do you fasten your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk? (WEB ASV)<a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8</a> "Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me." (WEY)<a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Acts 28:3</a> But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand. (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/25-12.htm">Exodus 25:12</a> You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/exodus/25-26.htm">Exodus 25:26</a> You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/26-6.htm">Exodus 26:6</a> You shall make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains one to another with the clasps: and the tabernacle shall be a unit. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/26-11.htm">Exodus 26:11</a> You shall make fifty clasps of brass, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14</a> And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathed work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathed chains to the ouches. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/exodus/28-23.htm">Exodus 28:23</a> You shall make on the breastplate two rings of gold, and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/28-25.htm">Exodus 28:25</a> And the other two ends of the two wreathed chains thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Exodus 28:37</a> You shall put it on a lace of blue, and it shall be on the sash; on the front of the sash it shall be. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Exodus 29:5</a> You shall take the garments, and put on Aaron the coat, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and dress him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod; (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/29-6.htm">Exodus 29:6</a> And thou shalt put the turban upon his head, and fasten the holy diadem to the turban, (DBY)<a href="/exodus/36-13.htm">Exodus 36:13</a> He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Exodus 36:18</a> He made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be a unit. (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/39-5.htm">Exodus 39:5</a> The skillfully woven band that was on it, with which to fasten it on, was of the same piece, like its work; of gold, of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen; as Yahweh commanded Moses. (WEB)<a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Exodus 39:31</a> They tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten it on the turban above, as Yahweh commanded Moses. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">2 Kings 5:27</a> But the leprosy of Naaman shall fasten upon thee, and upon thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence leprous, as snow. (DBY)<a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a> and I say to them, 'Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened till the heat of the sun, and while they are standing by let them shut the doors, and fasten, and appoint guards of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each in his guard, and each over-against his house.' (YLT)<a href="/job/14-17.htm">Job 14:17</a> My disobedience is sealed up in a bag. You fasten up my iniquity. (WEB ASV)<a href="/job/38-31.htm">Job 38:31</a> Canst thou fasten the bands of the Pleiades, or loosen the cords of Orion? (DBY)<a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalms 101:3</a> I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me. (See NAS)<a href="/proverbs/6-21.htm">Proverbs 6:21</a> Keep them ever folded in your heart, and have them hanging round your neck. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-21.htm">Isaiah 22:21</a> And I will put your robe on him, and put your band about him, and I will give your authority into his hand: and he will be a father to the men of Jerusalem, and to the family of Judah. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Isaiah 22:23</a> I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place. He will be for a throne of glory to his father's house. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Isaiah 41:7</a> So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith. He who smoothes with the hammer encourages him who strikes the anvil, saying of the soldering, "It is good;" and he fastens it with nails, that it might not totter. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/10-4.htm">Jeremiah 10:4</a> They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it not move. 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