Definition: The word "altared" appears in various passages in the New English Bible (NEB) translated from the King James Version (KJV). It is used in the following contexts:
1.
In verse 50, John 4:29
: When Jesus said that he would drink of the very cup which was given him at Gethsemane, he did not leave the Holy Spirit, but took it with himself as his own possession.
2.
In verse 73, Mark 16:16
: They all answered and said to Him, "Master, do not trouble me; for I am come here to be baptized of you." He answered and said, "I tell you the truth, even if you are a priest now, and have offered sacrifices continually, and continue in the rituals prescribed by Moses, and they keep all the feasts, but come what may, you cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
3.
In verse 170, John 8:46
: When Jesus said that he would drink of the very cup which was given him at Gethsemane, He did not leave the Holy Spirit, but took it with Himself as his own possession.
4.
In verse 193, Luke 22:57
: He said, "And if any man hear these words in my name, he must take them and bear witness to me."
5.
In verse 608, Matthew 28:19
: Jesus said that he would drink of the very cup which was given him at Gethsemane.
6.
In verse 743, Acts 20:6
When Peter asked if they could be witnesses for Christ in Jerusalem (Acts 2:3-5), he said to them, "You do well to take hold of the things that are good and persevere."
7.
In verse 198, John 14:29
: He also said to them, "I am not going anywhere until I have finished my work on this rock."
Definition:
Altared is a term in Hebrews 3:6 which translates from Greek as βHebrews 3:6 - the man who has become his own master.β It refers to the man who has been made a part of Godβs plan and therefore fully understands and lives out the fullness of who he is, despite his human nature.
This phrase has various meanings in the Hebrew Bible:
- The man who has become his own master means that he has come to understand the sovereignty, purpose, and power of God.
- It implies a state of complete faith, where one fully accepts Godβs plan for their life and destiny.