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Reformation

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: R By: George A. Morrish

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The word is διόρθωσις, from “to amend, make right.” Hence the “time of reformation,” or “setting things right.” The thought is taken up from the prophets and will be fulfilled in the kingdom, and implies the setting in order of things on earth according to the mind of God. Christianity is in view and anticipation of this (Heb. 9:10¹⁰Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. (Hebrews 9:10)). The Greek verb occurs in the LXX in Isaiah 16:5⁵And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. (Isaiah 16:5); Isaiah 62:7⁷And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. (Isaiah 62:7); Jeremiah 7:3,5³Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. (Jeremiah 7:3)
⁵For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbor; (Jeremiah 7:5).

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