dedicate, dedication, established, devoted

Definition

To dedicate is to set apart or commit something for a special purpose or function.

• David dedicated his gold and silver to the Lord.
• Often the word “dedication” refers to a formal event or ceremony to set apart something for a special purpose.
• The dedication of the altar included offering a sacrifice to God.
• Nehemiah led the Israelites in a dedication of Jerusalem’s repaired walls with a renewed promise to serve only Yahweh and to take care of his city. This event included giving thanks to God with musical instruments and singing.
• The term “dedicate” could also be translated as “specially assign a special purpose” or “commit something to be used for a specific use” or “commit someone to do a special task.”
• The terms “devote” and “devoted” often refer to something that is completely destroyed as a way of dedicating it to Yahweh.

(See also: commit)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 15:11-12
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
• 1 Kings 7:51
• 1 Timothy 4:5
• 2 Chronicles 2:4-5
• John 17:18-19
• Luke 2:22-24

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2596, H2597, H2598, H2764, H4394, H6942, H6944, G14560, G14570