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The term can be understood in various ways, including the physical relocation of people or objects, the spiritual removal of sin, or the divine act of taking away blessings or protection.<br><br>1. <b>Divine Removal of Sin and Transgressions</b>: One of the most significant aspects of "removes" is God's merciful action in removing sin from His people. <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a> states, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." This verse highlights the completeness and infinite nature of God's forgiveness, emphasizing His grace and mercy in dealing with human sinfulness.<br><br>2. <b>Removal of Obstacles and Enemies</b>: In the Old Testament, God often removes obstacles or enemies to fulfill His promises to Israel. For instance, in <a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Joshua 3:10</a> , Joshua tells the Israelites, "By this you will know that the living God is among you, and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites." Here, the removal of these nations is an act of divine intervention to establish Israel in the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b>Removal of Blessings and Protection</b>: Conversely, God also removes blessings or protection as a form of judgment or discipline. In <a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a> , it is recorded, "Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him." The removal of God's Spirit from Saul signifies a loss of divine favor and protection due to Saul's disobedience.<br><br>4. <b>Physical Relocation</b>: The Bible also records instances of physical removal or relocation, often as a result of divine command or judgment. In <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a> , God commands Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you." This removal from his homeland is a step of faith and obedience, leading to the establishment of a covenant relationship with God.<br><br>5. <b>Removal of Idolatry and Sinful Practices</b>: The removal of idolatry and sinful practices is a recurring theme in the Bible, particularly in the reforms of righteous kings. In <a href="/2_kings/23-24.htm">2 Kings 23:24</a> , it is noted, "Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, in order to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD." This removal is an act of purification and a return to covenant faithfulness.<br><br>6. <b>Spiritual and Moral Removal</b>: The New Testament emphasizes the removal of spiritual and moral impurities. In <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a> , Paul exhorts believers, "But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth." This call to remove sinful behaviors is part of the sanctification process for Christians, reflecting a life transformed by the Holy Spirit.<br><br>The theme of "removes" in the Bible underscores the dynamic interaction between God and humanity, highlighting His sovereignty, justice, and mercy. Whether through the removal of sin, enemies, or blessings, these actions serve to fulfill God's purposes and call His people to a deeper relationship with Him.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3781.htm"><span class="l">3781. opheiletes -- a debtor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of life rather than it. Indeed, the blood of Jesus <b>removes</b> all the (condemnation)<br> of sin (Jn 19:30). Word Origin from opheilo Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3781.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5709.htm"><span class="l">5709. ada -- to pass on or away</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to adah Definition to pass on or away NASB Word<br> Usage been removed (1), pass away (1), <b>removes</b> (1), revoked (2), taken away <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5709.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4185.htm"><span class="l">4185. mush -- to depart, remove</span></a><br><b>...</b> depart, remove NASB Word Usage cease (1), depart (6), departed (1), departs (2),<br> give way (1), left (1), move (2), remove (2), removed (2), <b>removes</b> (1), take <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4185.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6275.htm"><span class="l">6275. atheq -- to move, proceed, advance</span></a><br><b>...</b> move, proceed, advance NASB Word Usage become old (1), continue (1), failed (1),<br> moved (1), moved away (1), moves (1), proceeded (1), <b>removes</b> (1), transcribed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6275.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_seven_books_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xi_he_removes_the.htm"><span class="l">He <b>Removes</b> the Silent Objection of Heretics who Want to Recant the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. Chapter XI. He <b>removes</b> the silent objection of heretics who want<br> to recant the profession of their faith made in childhood. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter xi he removes the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_cxxxii_greek_cxxxiii_concerning.htm"><span class="l">Concerning a Bishop who <b>Removes</b> a Man from Communion who Says He <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Canon CXXXII. (Greek cxxxiii.) Concerning a bishop who <b>removes</b> a man from communion<br> who says he has confessed to the bishop alone his crime. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon cxxxii greek cxxxiii concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_bigamy_is_removed_by.htm"><span class="l">Whether Bigamy is Removed by Baptism?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> is less. Now Baptism <b>removes</b> all sin, and sin is a greater thing than<br> irregularity. Therefore it <b>removes</b> irregularity. Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether bigamy is removed by.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_penance_is_a_special.htm"><span class="l">Whether Penance is a Special virtue?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Therefore penance is not a special virtue. Objection 3: Further, nothing is<br> removed except by its contrary. But penance <b>removes</b> all sins. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether penance is a special.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_patience_is_the_greatest.htm"><span class="l">Whether Patience is the Greatest of the virtues?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> first to sorrow, which is moderated by patience; secondly, to anger, which is moderated<br> by meekness; thirdly, to hatred, which charity <b>removes</b>; fourthly, to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether patience is the greatest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_faith_is_the_first.htm"><span class="l">Whether Faith is the First of the virtues?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For an accidental cause precedes its effect accidentally. Now that which <b>removes</b><br> an obstacle is a kind of accidental cause, according to the Philosopher (Phys. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether faith is the first.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_damned_by_right.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Damned by Right and Deliberate Reason Would Wish not <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be shunned. Now "not to be" is the greatest evil, since it <b>removes</b> good<br> altogether, so as to leave nothing. Therefore "not to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the damned by right.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baring-gould/the_village_pulpit_volume_ii_trinity_to_advent/xlvii_the_consequences_of_sin.htm"><span class="l">The Consequences of Sin.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He <b>removes</b> the stoppage which interferes with the flow of Grace. In one word, He<br> <b>removes</b> the guilt. That is the work of the Atonement. For this Christ died. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../xlvii the consequences of sin.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_iv_salvation.htm"><span class="l">Salvation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and purity. It <b>removes</b> the discontentments, uneasiness, condemnations and<br> fears, and brings joy, peace and rest. Salvation breaks <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter iv salvation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_saint_matthew/homily_xxxvii_matt_x_7.htm"><span class="l">Matt. x. 7, 8, 9</span></a> <br><b>...</b> were spoken vainly, and at random?" It being then natural for them to suspect many<br> such things, see how He corrects their weakness, and <b>removes</b> these their <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xxxvii matt x 7.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/removes.htm"><span class="l"><b>Removes</b> (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Removes</b> (7 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 27:17 'Cursed is he who <b>removes</b> his neighbor's<br> landmark.' All the people shall say,'Amen.' (WEB RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/removes.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness.htm"><span class="l">Forgiveness (124 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In pardoning sin, God absolves the sinner from the condemnation of the law, and<br> that on account of the work of Christ, ie, he <b>removes</b> the guilt of sin, or the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forgiveness.htm - 68k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neighbor's.htm"><span class="l">Neighbor's (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 27:17 'Cursed is he who <b>removes</b> his neighbor's landmark.' All<br> the people shall say,'Amen.' (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neighbor's.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unveiler.htm"><span class="l">Unveiler (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who <b>removes</b> a veil. Multi-Version<br> Concordance Unveiler (4 Occurrences). Daniel 2:22 He is the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unveiler.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overturns.htm"><span class="l">Overturns (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Overturns (3 Occurrences). Job 9:5 He <b>removes</b> the mountains, and they don't know<br> it, when he overturns them in his anger. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overturns.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/landmark.htm"><span class="l">Landmark (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Deuteronomy 27:17 'Cursed is he who <b>removes</b> his neighbor's landmark.' All the<br> people shall say,'Amen.' (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/landmark.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/removest.htm"><span class="l">Removest (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/removest.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/remove.htm"><span class="l">Remove (173 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> stage; hence, a step or degree in any scale of gradation; specifically, a division<br> in an English public school; as, the boy went up two <b>removes</b> last year. 10. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/remove.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/relief.htm"><span class="l">Relief (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) That which <b>removes</b> or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.;<br> that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/relief.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/establishes.htm"><span class="l">Establishes (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and the seasons; he <b>removes</b> kings, and sets up<br> kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/establishes.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/plenary-indulgences.html">What are indulgences and plenary indulgences and is the concept biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/does-God-forget.html">Does God really forget our sins? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/meritorious-works.html">What are meritorious works in Catholicism? | 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">Removes (7 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-17.htm">Deuteronomy 27:17</a></span><br />'Cursed is he who <span class="boldtext">removes</span> his neighbor's landmark.' All the people shall say,'Amen.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a></span><br />David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, "What shall be done to the man who kills this Philistine, and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-5.htm">Job 9:5</a></span><br />He <span class="boldtext">removes</span> the mountains, and they don't know it, when he overturns them in his anger.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/12-20.htm">Job 12:20</a></span><br />He <span class="boldtext">removes</span> the speech of those who are trusted, and takes away the understanding of the elders.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/6-12.htm">Isaiah 6:12</a></span><br />And the LORD have removed men far away, and the forsaken places be many in the midst of the land.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and the seasons; he <span class="boldtext">removes</span> kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/2-4.htm">Micah 2:4</a></span><br />In that day shall they take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say: 'We are utterly ruined; he changeth the portion of my people; how doth he remove it from me! Instead of restoring our fields, he divideth them.'<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/removes.htm">Removes</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/removes.htm">Removes (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/removeth.htm">Removeth (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eatest.htm">Eatest (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bandages.htm">Bandages (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/plagues.htm">Plagues (28 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/r/removed_from_jerusalem_by_zadok_at_the_time_of_absalom's_revolt,_but_returned_by_command_of_david.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Removed from Jerusalem by Zadok at the Time of Absalom's Revolt, But Returned by Command of David"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Removed from Jerusalem by Zadok at the Time of Absalom's Revolt, But Returned by Command of David" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/r/removest.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Removest"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Removest" /></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>