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The concept of Channel in Christianity

In Christianity, the term "Channel" has multiple meanings. It refers to deep ravines that hold water, as well as a narrow body of water, which is 100 yards wide and connects to the sea. Additionally, "Channel" signifies Paul as a medium through which God performed miracles, highlighting divine action. In Early Christianity, it further describes the righteous man, likening him to a tree planted by channels of water, symbolizing spiritual nourishment and support.1
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Synonyms: Conduit, Medium, Route, Network, Course, Passage, Station, Frequency, Outlet.

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Channel'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) Cyrus marched into Babylon through the dry channel of the Euphrates, which symbolized the removal of obstacles in the path of Israel's return.[1] (2) The channel is a narrow body of water, and the one mentioned is 100 yards wide communicating with the outer sea.[2] (3) Channels are deep, rock-walled ravines that hold water, also referred to in the context of rivers.[3]

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This term indicates the way, and it is through Jesus Christ that the love of God may attain its end.[4] (2) Refers to Paul as a medium through which God worked miracles, emphasizing that the divine action was primary.[5]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The channel is where the entire Egyptian army was in, and the sea closed, causing the pursuers to perish.[6]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) David says that the righteous man is like the tree that is planted by the channels of waters, as mentioned.[7]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Channels.