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Fain
The
word Fain means to be ready and willing.
"And he would
fain have filled his belly with the husks that
the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him." - Luke 15:16
Faith
The
word Faith means to have a belief in, devotion to, or trust in
somebody or something, especially without logical proof. When we have
faith in God we are trusting Him (who we have not seen face to face)
to give us the best life we can possibly have.
"O
love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the
faithful,
and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer."
- Psalm 31:23
Fallow
The
word fallow means land that has undergone plowing and harrowing and
has been left unseeded for one or more growing seasons, in other
words, it is not in use or inactive.
"For thus saith the
LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow
ground, and sow not among thorns." - Jeremiah
4:3
Famine
The
word Famine means a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread
hunger
"And there was a famine in the
land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine
was grievous in the land." - Genesis 12:10
Farthing
A
Farthing is a coin that is worth a half penny.
"And there
came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a
farthing." - Matthew 12:42
Fasting
The
word fasting means to abstain from food, or some types of food. When
we want to get closer to God or see a prayer answered we spend a day
fasting. Instead of eating when we are hungry we pray and God feeds
us.
"Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to
me with all your heart, and with fasting, and
with weeping, and with mourning" - Joel 2:12
Fear
God
The phrase Fear God means to show respect for
God, to be in awe of Him, or to fear not having His blessings upon
ones life.
"And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou
considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth,
a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth
God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth
fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy
him without cause." - Job 2:3
Fellowship
The
word fellowship means to mingle with a group of people who share
common interests, goals, experiences, or views.
"And they
continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,
and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." - Acts 2:42
Firmament
The
word Firmament means the sky which is considered an arch appearing
immediately above us.
"And God made the firmament,
and divided the waters which were under the firmament
from the waters which were above the firmament:
and it was so." - Genesis 1:7
First
Fruits
The word First-Fruits means the first fruits
and vegetables of the ground that were offered unto God.
"Thou
shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe
fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn
of thy sons shalt thou give unto me." - Exodus
22:29
Flesh
The
word Flesh has several different meanings.
1. The flesh of
animals, including birds and fish, regarded as food.
2. The soft
pulpy edible parts of fruits and vegetables.
3. The whole body of
a person or animal.
4. Mutability and weakness
"Bring
forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh,
both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that
creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth,
and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth." - Genesis
8:17
Fornication
The
word Fornication means to voluntarily have intercourse with someone
you are not married to. Adultery is also a form of fornication.
"But
I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for
the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit
adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth
adultery." - Matthew 5:32
Fruitful
The
word fruitful means to be productive, successful, and or
profitable.
"For I will have respect unto you, and make
you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my
covenant with you." - Leviticus 29:9
Furlong
The
word Furlong is a form of measurement equal to 606 feet and 9 inches
or 184.9374 meters.
"Now
Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs
off"
- John 11:18
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