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This theme is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of placing one's trust in the Lord rather than in human strength or understanding.<br><br><b>Dependence on God</b><br><br>The Bible frequently underscores the necessity of depending on God for all aspects of life. In <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> , it is written, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage highlights the call to rely on God's wisdom and guidance rather than our own limited understanding.<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about dependence on God in the Sermon on the Mount. In <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>, He instructs His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or what they will wear. Instead, they are to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all these things will be provided to them. This teaching emphasizes the importance of relying on God's provision and care.<br><br><b>Dependence in Prayer</b><br><br>Prayer is a significant expression of dependence on God. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> encourages believers, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Through prayer, Christians demonstrate their reliance on God to meet their needs and provide peace in times of uncertainty.<br><br><b>Dependence on God's Strength</b><br><br>The Apostle Paul speaks of his own dependence on God's strength in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> , where he writes, "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." Here, Paul acknowledges that his strength comes from God, and it is in his weakness that God's power is most evident.<br><br><b>Dependence on God's Word</b><br><br>The Bible also emphasizes the importance of depending on God's Word for guidance and truth. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This metaphor illustrates the necessity of relying on Scripture to navigate the complexities of life and to discern God's will.<br><br><b>Dependence on the Holy Spirit</b><br><br>Believers are called to depend on the Holy Spirit for empowerment and guidance. In <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> , Jesus promises, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the believer's life, providing wisdom, comfort, and direction.<br><br><b>Dependence on One Another</b><br><br>While the primary focus is on dependence on God, the Bible also encourages believers to depend on one another within the body of Christ. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, Paul describes the church as one body with many parts, each dependent on the others for the body to function effectively. This interdependence fosters unity and mutual support among believers.<br><br>In summary, the theme of dependence in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing reliance on God, His Word, the Holy Spirit, and the community of believers. This dependence is foundational to the Christian faith, guiding believers in their relationship with God and with one another.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1537.htm"><span class="l">1537. ek -- from, from out of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> from, from out of NASB Word Usage after (1), against (1), among (18), based (5),<br> basis (2), because (10), belonged* (1), belonging* (1), <b>depends</b> (1), <b>depends</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1537.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1510.htm"><span class="l">1510. eimi -- I exist, I am</span></a> <br><b>...</b> being (26), belong (3), belonged* (1), belonging (1), belonging* (1), belongs (4),<br> bring* (1), came (1), come (5), consist (1), crave* (1), <b>depends</b>* (1), do (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1510.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_goodness_of_the_4.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Goodness of the Will <b>Depends</b> on the Eternal Law?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES)<br> Whether the goodness of the will <b>depends</b> on the eternal law? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the goodness of the 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_goodness_of_the_3.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Goodness of the Will <b>Depends</b> on Reason?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES) Whether<br> the goodness of the will <b>depends</b> on reason? Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the goodness of the 3.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_goodness_of_the_2.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Goodness of the Will <b>Depends</b> on the Object Alone?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES) Whether<br> the goodness of the will <b>depends</b> on the object alone? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the goodness of the 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_goodness_of_the_6.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Goodness of the Will <b>Depends</b> on Its Conformity to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES) Whether<br> the goodness of the will <b>depends</b> on its conformity to the Divine will? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the goodness of the 6.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_goodness_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Goodness of the Will <b>Depends</b> on the Object?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GOODNESS AND MALICE OF THE INTERIOR ACT OF THE WILL (TEN ARTICLES)<br> Whether the goodness of the will <b>depends</b> on the object? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the goodness of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_rule_of_temperance.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Rule of Temperance <b>Depends</b> on the Need of the Present <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF TEMPERANCE (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether the rule of temperance <b>depends</b> on<br> the need of the present life? Objection 1: It would seem <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the rule of temperance.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_gravity_of_a.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Gravity of a Sin <b>Depends</b> on Its Cause?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE COMPARISON OF ONE SIN WITH ANOTHER (TEN ARTICLES) Whether the gravity<br> of a sin <b>depends</b> on its cause? Objection 1: It would <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the gravity of a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_gravity_of_sins_2.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Gravity of Sins <b>Depends</b> on the Excellence of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE COMPARISON OF ONE SIN WITH ANOTHER (TEN ARTICLES) Whether the gravity of<br> sins <b>depends</b> on the excellence of the virtues to which they are opposed? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the gravity of sins 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_conferences_of_john_cassian/chapter_iii_how_practical_perfection.htm"><span class="l">How Practical Perfection <b>Depends</b> on a Double System.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter III. How practical perfection<br> <b>depends</b> on a double system. But this practical perfection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the conferences of john cassian/chapter iii how practical perfection.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books_/chapter_1_the_interpretation_of_scripture.htm"><span class="l">The Interpretation of Scripture <b>Depends</b> on the Discovery and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book I. Chapter 1."The Interpretation of Scripture <b>Depends</b> on the Discovery and<br> Enunciation of the Meaning, and is to Be Undertaken in Dependence on God's Aid <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 1 the interpretation of scripture.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/depends.htm"><span class="l"><b>Depends</b> (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Depends</b> (14 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Romans 1:15 so, as far as <b>depends</b> on me, am I ready to<br> announce the glad tidings to you also who are in Rome. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/depends.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dependent.htm"><span class="l">Dependent (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) One who <b>depends</b>; one who is sustained by another, or who relies on another<br> for support of favor; a hanger-on; a retainer; as, a numerous train of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dependent.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/argument.htm"><span class="l">Argument (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (n.) The quantity on which another quantity in a table <b>depends</b>; as, the<br> altitude is the argument of the refraction. 7. (n.) The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/argument.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/depending.htm"><span class="l">Depending (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/depending.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deployed.htm"><span class="l">Deployed (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deployed.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/act.htm"><span class="l">Act (204 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Romans 4:16 All <b>depends</b> on faith, and for this reason--that acceptance<br> with God might be an act of pure grace, (WEY). Romans <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/act.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vital.htm"><span class="l">Vital (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (a.) Containing life; living. 4. (a.) Being the seat of life; being that on which<br> life <b>depends</b>; mortal. 5. (a.) Very necessary; highly important; essential. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vital.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/keys.htm"><span class="l">Keys (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Since the Reformation it has been recognized, by Catholic and Protestant, that on<br> the interpretation of this passage <b>depends</b> the authority of the Church of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/keys.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nostrils.htm"><span class="l">Nostrils (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 2:7; compare Genesis 7:22); "My life is yet whole in me, and the spirit<br> of God is in my nostrils" (Job 27:3). Therefore a life which <b>depends</b> on so <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nostrils.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nose.htm"><span class="l">Nose (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 2:7; compare Genesis 7:22); "My life is yet whole in me, and the spirit<br> of God is in my nostrils" (Job 27:3). Therefore a life which <b>depends</b> on so <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nose.htm - 19k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/anthropic-principle.html">What is the Anthropic Principle? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/good-versus-evil.html">What does the Bible say about good versus evil? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/shortest-verse-in-the-Bible.html">What is the shortest verse in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</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">Depends (14 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Acts 19:25</a></span><br />He called his workmen together, and others who were engaged in similar trades, and said to them, "You men well know that our prosperity <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on this business of ours;<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-15.htm">Romans 1:15</a></span><br />so, as far as <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on me, am I ready to announce the glad tidings to you also who are in Rome.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a></span><br />a righteousness coming from God, which <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on faith in Jesus Christ and extends to all who believe. No distinction is made;<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Romans 4:16</a></span><br />All <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on faith, and for this reason--that acceptance with God might be an act of pure grace,<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-16.htm">Romans 9:16</a></span><br />And from this we learn that everything is dependent not on man's will or endeavour, but upon God who has mercy. For the Scripture said to Pharaoh,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If you can, so far as it <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on you, live at peace with all the world.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-18.htm">Galatians 3:18</a></span><br />Because if the heritage is by the law, it is no longer dependent on the word of God; but God gave it to Abraham by his word.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Galatians 3:22</a></span><br />But Scripture has shown that all mankind are the prisoners of sin, in order that the promised blessing, which <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on faith in Jesus Christ, may be given to those who believe.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a></span><br />and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a></span><br />Be careful that you don't let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Hebrews 9:10</a></span><br />For their efficacy <span class="boldtext">depends</span> only on meats and drinks and various washings, ceremonies pertaining to the body and imposed until a time of reformation.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a></span><br />Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which <span class="boldtext">depends</span> on faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">2 Samuel 17:3</a></span><br />and I will bring back all the people to you. The man whom you seek is as if all returned. All the people shall be in peace." <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/depends.htm">Depends</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/depends.htm">Depends (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/depopulated.htm">Depopulated (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/d/depending.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Depending"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Depending" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/deployed.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Deployed"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Deployed" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>