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This concept is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting God's sovereignty, holiness, and the moral and spiritual order He establishes.<br><br><b>Old Testament</b><br><br>The idea of distinction is evident from the very beginning of the Bible. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, God distinguishes between light and darkness, day and night, and land and sea, establishing order in creation. This act of separation underscores God's authority and the inherent order within His creation.<br><br>In the Mosaic Law, God makes clear distinctions between clean and unclean animals, holy and profane objects, and righteous and sinful behavior. <a href="/leviticus/10-10.htm">Leviticus 10:10</a> states, "You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean." These distinctions were meant to teach the Israelites about God's holiness and their need to live in a manner that reflects His character.<br><br>The distinction between Israel and other nations is another significant theme. God chose Israel as His special possession, setting them apart to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>). This distinction was not based on Israel's merit but on God's sovereign choice and covenant promises.<br><br><b>New Testament</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of distinction continues, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus often spoke of the distinction between those who follow Him and those who do not. In <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Matthew 25:32-33</a>, He describes the final judgment, where He will separate the sheep from the goats, symbolizing the distinction between the righteous and the wicked.<br><br>The apostle Paul emphasizes the distinction between the life led by the Spirit and the life led by the flesh. In <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a>, he writes, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh." This distinction is crucial for understanding the Christian life and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Spiritual and Moral Distinctions</b><br><br>The Bible consistently calls believers to live lives that are distinct from the world. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> exhorts, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." This call to distinction is rooted in the believer's identity in Christ and the call to holiness.<br><br>Furthermore, the distinction between truth and falsehood is a recurring theme. Believers are urged to discern and uphold the truth of the Gospel amidst false teachings and deceptive philosophies (1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>, <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a>).<br><br><b>Eschatological Distinctions</b><br><br>In eschatological terms, the Bible speaks of a final distinction that will be made at the end of the age. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12-15</a> describes the final judgment, where the dead are judged according to their deeds, and those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire. This ultimate distinction underscores the eternal consequences of one's response to God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, the theme of distinction serves as a reminder of God's holiness, the call to live set apart for His purposes, and the ultimate separation of the righteous from the wicked.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A marking off by visible signs; a designation of honor.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1293.htm"><span class="l">1293. diastole -- a separation, a difference</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a difference. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: diastole Phonetic<br> Spelling: (dee-as-tol-ay') Short Definition: <b>distinction</b>, difference, separation <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1293.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/592.htm"><span class="l">592. apodiorizo -- to mark off</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to mark off. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apodiorizo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ap-od-ee-or-id'-zo) Short Definition: I make a <b>distinction</b> Definition: I make <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/592.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1243.htm"><span class="l">1243. diairesis -- a division</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: diairesis Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ah'-ee-res-is) Short Definition:<br> division, distribution, difference, <b>distinction</b> Definition: division <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1243.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1851.htm"><span class="l">1851. exoche -- a projection, eminence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> eminence. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: exoche Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ex-okh-ay') Short Definition: eminence, <b>distinction</b> Definition: eminence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1851.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5018.htm"><span class="l">5018. Tarseus -- of Tarsus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [Some feel Damascus is older, which also claims this <b>distinction</b>.]. Word Origin<br> from Tarsos Definition of Tarsus NASB Word Usage Tarsus (2). of Tarsus. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5018.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5591.htm"><span class="l">5591. psuchikos -- natural, of the soul or mind</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From psuche; sensitive, ie Animate (in <b>distinction</b> on the one hand from pneumatikos,<br> which is the higher or renovated nature; and on the other from phusikos <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5591.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1189.htm"><span class="l">1189. deomai -- to want, entreat</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LS and Thayer find expresses distinct meanings in antiquity, perhaps indicating<br> a <b>distinction</b> in accent (like with the English terms, pro'duce and prod ce).]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1189.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/5383.htm"><span class="l">5383. philoproteuo -- to strive to be first</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to wish to be first. From a compound of philos and protos; to be fond of being first,<br> ie Ambitious of <b>distinction</b> -- love to have the preeminence. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5383.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1252.htm"><span class="l">1252. diakrino -- to distinguish, to judge</span></a> <br><b>...</b> decide (1), discern (1), disputed (1), doubt (2), doubting (2), doubts (2), judge<br> (1), judged (1), made distinctions (1), made...<b>distinction</b> (1), misgivings (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1252.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/2228.htm"><span class="l">2228. e -- or, than</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A primary particle of <b>distinction</b> between two connected terms; disjunctive, or;<br> comparative, than -- and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2228.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5089.htm"><span class="l">5089. noah -- eminency, <b>distinction</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 5088, 5089. noah. 5090 . eminency, <b>distinction</b>. Transliteration: noah<br> Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ah) Short Definition: eminent. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5089.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6395.htm"><span class="l">6395. palah -- to be separated or distinct</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to be separated or distinct NASB Word Usage distinguished (1), make<br> a <b>distinction</b> (1), makes a <b>distinction</b> (1), set apart (2), wonderfully (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6395.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/914.htm"><span class="l">914. badal -- to be divided, separate</span></a><br><b>...</b> Definition to be divided, separate NASB Word Usage came over (1), dismissed (1),<br> divide (1), excluded (2), made a separation (1), made...<b>distinction</b> (1), make <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/914.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4216.htm"><span class="l">4216. mazzaroth -- perhaps a constellation</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mazzoroth. Apparently from nazar in the sense of <b>distinction</b>; some noted constellation<br> (only in the plural), perhaps collectively, the zodiac -- Mazzoroth. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4216.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/466.htm"><span class="l">466. Eliphelehu -- "may God distinguish him," a doorkeeper</span></a><br><b>...</b> Elipheleh. From 'el and palah; God of his <b>distinction</b>; Eliphelehu, an Israelite --<br> Elipheleh. see HEBREW 'el. see HEBREW palah. 465, 466. Eliphelehu. 467 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/466.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm"><span class="l">996. bayin -- an interval, space between</span></a><br><b>...</b> (sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form<br> of an otherwise unused noun from biyn; a <b>distinction</b>; but used only as a prep <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/996.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5353.htm"><span class="l">5353. Neqoda -- head of a family of Nethinim</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nekoda. Feminine of naqod (in the figurative sense of marked); <b>distinction</b>; Nekoda,<br> a Temple-servant -- Nekoda. see HEBREW naqod. 5352, 5353. Neqoda. 5354 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5353.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6304.htm"><span class="l">6304. peduth -- ransom</span></a><br><b>...</b> division, redeem, redemption. Or pduth {ped-ooth'}; from Qedmah; <b>distinction</b>; also<br> deliverance -- division, redeem, redemption. see HEBREW Qedmah. 6303, 6304 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6304.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm"><span class="l">3027. yad -- hand</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive word; a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),<br> in <b>distinction</b> from kaph, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) In a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3027.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3240.htm"><span class="l">3240. yanach -- bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older<br> grammarians; but if any <b>distinction</b> of the kind is to be made, these <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3240.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_multitude_and_distinction.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Multitude and <b>Distinction</b> of Things Come from God?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> TREATISE ON THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF THINGS IN GENERAL (Q )OF THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF THINGS<br> IN GENERAL (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the multitude and <b>distinction</b> of things <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the multitude and distinction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/against_praxeas/chapter_xxvii_the_distinction_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Distinction</b> of the Father and the Son, Thus Established, He <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXVII."The <b>Distinction</b> of the Father and the Son, Thus Established, He Now<br> Proves the <b>Distinction</b> of the Two Natures, Which Were, Without Confusion <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/against praxeas/chapter xxvii the distinction of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/treatise_on_the_distinction_of.htm"><span class="l">Treatise on the <b>Distinction</b> of Things in General (Q )Of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> TREATISE ON THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF THINGS IN GENERAL (Q )OF THE <b>DISTINCTION</b><br> OF THINGS IN GENERAL (THREE ARTICLES). After considering <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/treatise on the distinction of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/torrey/the_person_and_work_of_the_holy_spirit/chapter_iii_the_distinction_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Distinction</b> of the Holy Spirit from the Father and from his <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER III. THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM THE FATHER AND FROM<br> HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. We have seen thus far that the Holy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter iii the distinction of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/treatise_on_the_distinction_of_2.htm"><span class="l">Treatise on the <b>Distinction</b> of Good and Evil (Qq -49)The <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> TREATISE ON THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF GOOD AND EVIL (QQ -49)THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF<br> THINGS IN PARTICULAR (SIX ARTICLES). We must now consider <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/treatise on the distinction of 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_belgic_confession_/article_xix_the_union_and.htm"><span class="l">The Union and <b>Distinction</b> of the Two Natures in the Person of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article XIX The Union and <b>Distinction</b> of the Two Natures in the Person of Christ?<br> The Union and <b>Distinction</b> of the Two Natures in the Person of Christ <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the belgic confession /article xix the union and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_augsburg_confession_of_faith/article_xxvi_of_the_distinction.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Distinction</b> of Meats.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Article XXVI: Of the <b>Distinction</b> of Meats. It has been the general persuasion,<br> not of the people alone, but also of those teaching <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the augsburg confession of faith/article xxvi of the distinction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_the_distinction_of_sins.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Distinction</b> of Sins (Nine Articles)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF SINS (NINE ARTICLES). We must now consider the <b>distinction</b><br> of sins or vices: under which head there are nine points of inquiry: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of the distinction of sins.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xi_the_particular_distinction.htm"><span class="l">The Particular <b>Distinction</b> which the Arians Endeavoured to Prove <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter XI. The particular <b>distinction</b> which the Arians endeavoured<br> to prove upon the Apostle's teaching that all? The <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi the particular distinction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_the_distinction_of_habits.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Distinction</b> of Habits (Four Articles)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE <b>DISTINCTION</b> OF HABITS (FOUR ARTICLES). We have now to consider the <b>distinction</b><br> of habits; and under this head there are four points of inquiry: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/of the distinction of habits.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/distinction.htm"><span class="l"><b>Distinction</b> (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality;<br> sharply defined difference; as, the <b>distinction</b> between real and apparent good <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/distinction.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm"><span class="l">Levites (267 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Wellhausen, Prolegomena, 130). The whole Levitical Law was unknown and the<br><b>distinction</b> between priests and Levites unheard of. There were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/levites.htm - 72k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm"><span class="l">Priests (451 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Wellhausen, Prolegomena, 130). The whole Levitical Law was unknown and the<br><b>distinction</b> between priests and Levites unheard of. There were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/priests.htm - 69k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm"><span class="l">Earth (10501 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The globe or planet which we inhabit;<br> the world, in <b>distinction</b> from the sun, moon, or stars. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/earth.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soul.htm"><span class="l">Soul (554 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> immortal part in man; that part of man which enables him to think, and which renders<br> him a subject of moral government; -- sometimes, in <b>distinction</b> from the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soul.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immortal.htm"><span class="l">Immortal (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1:10, aphthartos, literally, "incorruptible," Romans 1:23 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1<br> Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and <b>Distinction</b> 2. Biblical <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immortal.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/immortality.htm"><span class="l">Immortality (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1:10, aphthartos, literally, "incorruptible," Romans 1:23 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1<br> Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and <b>Distinction</b> 2. Biblical <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/immortality.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/terrestrial.htm"><span class="l">Terrestrial (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (a.) Consisting of land, in <b>distinction</b> from water; belonging to, or inhabiting,<br> the land or ground, in <b>distinction</b> from trees, water, or the like; as <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/terrestrial.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/distinguish.htm"><span class="l">Distinguish (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> differ. 5. (vt) To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent<br> or known; to confer <b>distinction</b> upon; -- with by or for. 6 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/distinguish.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/distinct.htm"><span class="l">Distinct (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 14:7 Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp,<br> if they didn't give a <b>distinction</b> in the sounds, how would it be known what <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/distinct.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/clergy-and-laity.html">Is the distinction between clergy and laity biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/secular-sacred.html">Does the Bible make a distinction between the secular and the sacred? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/soul-care.html">What is soul care? What is care of the soul? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/distinction.htm">Distinction: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><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><span class="encheading">Distinction (14 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a></span><br />And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no <span class="boldtext">distinction</span>. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man's house:<br /><span class="source">(ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Acts 15:9</a></span><br />He made no <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Acts 25:23</a></span><br />On the morrow therefore, Agrippa being come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and having entered into the hall of audience, with the chiliarchs and the men of <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> of the city, and Festus having given command, Paul was brought.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a></span><br />even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no <span class="boldtext">distinction</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a></span><br />For there is no <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">1 Corinthians 14:7</a></span><br />Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they didn't give a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a></span><br />where there can't be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22</a></span><br />On some have compassion, making a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Exodus 9:4</a></span><br />Yahweh will make a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt; and there shall nothing die of all that belongs to the children of Israel."'" <br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Exodus 11:7</a></span><br />But against any of the children of Israel a dog won't even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal; that you may know that Yahweh makes a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the Egyptians and Israel.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/10-10.htm">Leviticus 10:10</a></span><br />and that you are to make a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean;<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/11-47.htm">Leviticus 11:47</a></span><br />to make a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the unclean and the clean, and between the living thing that may be eaten and the living thing that may not be eaten.'"<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/20-25.htm">Leviticus 20:25</a></span><br />"'You shall therefore make a <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the clean animal and the unclean, and between the unclean fowl and the clean: and you shall not make yourselves abominable by animal, or by bird, or by anything with which the ground teems, which I have separated from you as unclean for you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/22-26.htm">Ezekiel 22:26</a></span><br />Her priests have done violence to my law, and have profaned my holy things: they have made no <span class="boldtext">distinction</span> between the holy and the common, neither have they caused men to discern between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/distinction.htm">Distinction</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cud.htm">Cud (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chew.htm">Chew (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/merely.htm">Merely (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rabbi.htm">Rabbi (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/earthly.htm">Earthly (39 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