The concept of Heart in Christianity
Synonyms: Cardiac, Core, Center, Spirit, Love, Emotion, Essence, Soul, Nucleus
In Malay: Hati; In Dutch: Hart; In Finnish: ³§²â»åä²Ô; In Spanish: °ä´Ç°ù²¹³úó²Ô; In German: Herz; In Swedish: ±áÂáä°ù³Ù²¹; In French: °ä²Õ³Ü°ù
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Christian concept of 'Heart'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is a symbol of the whole inner person, including thoughts, feelings, and actions, which the peace of God protects and keeps safe.[1] (2) This is where the love will be, and it is where the conviction has power to send a glow of love, and it will move all the limbs in swift and happy obedience.[2] (3) This is the seat of the inner life, and it is dealt with first, and afterwards the outward conduct, and the main principle is that the cleansing energy operates on us in proportion as we are influenced by the truths of the Gospel.[3] (4) This is the core of an individual, and it must be focused on trusting, and it is essential to keep the mind in touch with the truths and the person of faith.[4] (5) This term represents the emotional and spiritual core of an individual, which, when connected with faith, can experience a new life and transformation through love.[5]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This term refers to the emotional center, emphasizing the connection, and highlighting the shared experience of the individuals.[6] (2) This term represents the emotional core of an individual, symbolizing the capacity for compassion and affection.[7] (3) The emotional state of those aboard, suggesting a deep sense of gratitude or sorrow, which is a key element in their communication with the divine.[8] (4) This refers to the center of an individual's emotions and aspirations, a location where they should focus their attention.[9] (5) Hearts, referred to in the context of the poem, are described as unstable and in need of fixing, highlighting the desire for inner stability and resolve.[10]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) The heart is used in the text to refer to a person's inner state, and being uncircumcised in heart is a spiritual condition.[11] (2) This is the core of one's being, where the law of God's will is cherished.[12] (3) This is the broken and contrite heart, which is part of the pure offering that is holy and acceptable unto God.[13]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) The heart is where the heart of the children should turn to their fathers, and also the heart of the fathers should turn to the children, according to the prophecy.[14] (2) The heart, or the parts placed near it, has been accounted the place where the affections lie, sometimes taken for the entire person.[15]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) This is the central place in the recorded utterances of Jesus, which is profoundly influenced by the ancient writings of the Jewish Church.[16] (2) It is the core of a person, and the control of the tongue is a sign of perfection.[17]
From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus
(1) This is the source from which good and evil actions originate, as the text explains, and it is the seat of one's inner thoughts and intentions, which ultimately define one's moral character.[18]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This phrase is associated with what the Word does not judge, and where the fear of God should be placed, and where lust can pervert.[19] (2) It is the origin of evil thoughts, the source of an individual's defilement, and it is the seat of intentions and motivations that will be revealed during judgment.[20] (3) This term refers to the thoughts or feelings, which are present in a person, highlighting the internal state of an individual.[21] (4) The heart of the heretic of Pontus, and it is the limit to your examination of the heart, or at any rate, the brains.[22] (5) This is a part of the body, and the text indicates that something can be sown there.[23]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) This symbolizes the inner core or source of thoughts and actions, and is the origin of both good and bad behaviors.[24] (2) The core of a person's being, is mentioned as the source of things that defile an individual.[25]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) This refers to the conscience, and it is God's special throne on earth, which he has reserved to himself, and never given to human authority to control.[26] (2) When the heart triumphs in the consideration of divine excellency and goodness, it will be angry at anything that offers to jog and disturb it.[27] (3) This is the seat of emotions, thoughts, and intentions, which God knows.[28] (4) A symbol representing a person's inner thoughts and will, crucial for understanding their beliefs and intentions.[29]
From: The Writings of St. Francis of Assisi
(1) This is a term presented within the context of a note from 1982, suggesting it could be related to a specific subject matter or event that occurred during that particular year.[30]
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) This represents the location of thought and conception, suggesting an internal space where ideas are formed, emphasizing the mental processes of an individual.[31]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) This refers to the organ that is central to the experience of fear, where the vital spirits and heat concentrate or move away from, influencing physical reactions.[32]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) The text suggests that if one would work well, they should cut off thy hands, and work with thy heart, emphasizing internal focus.[33]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) The heart is the seat of emotions, and King Solomon's voice brings joy and makes it rejoice, and also it gives courage.[34] (2) This refers to the innermost thoughts and feelings of individuals, which are examined and assessed by the divine.[35]
From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite
(1) The heart again is a symbol of the Godlike life, dispersing its own life-giving power to the objects of its forethought, as beseems the good, a life-giving symbol.[36]
Gnostic concept of 'Heart'
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) This is the central concept, described as something that can be defiled by many essences, and it is where the real self is located, or it is the reincarnating entity.[37] (2) This is the source of the words, which are the common teachings, and the law that is written within, according to the provided text, which aligns with the Community of Friends.[38]
From: The Gnostics and Their Remains
(1) In Egyptian belief, seen as the abode of the soul; it's significance is highlighted in burial practices and judgment scenarios.[39]
The concept of Heart in local and regional sources
Heart signifies the core location where the Catholic faith was solidified following a miraculous event, emphasizing its significance in the spiritual landscape and the pivotal role it played in establishing religious belief in the region.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is referring to the knots of the heart, and when they are cut asunder, all crooked places are made straight, and this world vanishes as a dream.[40] (2) The text describes that in spite of all the incrustation of forms and figures, this of every religion is sound and that it is a throbbing, beating, living entity.[41] (3) This term is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body, and is also something that the religion should never leave.[42] (4) This refers to the vital organ, and in the context of the text, it is mentioned as an ailment that the writer did not have.[43] (5) The heart is the location where the sentient ether, or pure intelligence, resides, indicating that the heart is the seat of consciousness and spiritual awareness.[44]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The heart, also known as hridaya, is a vital point, and is considered a probable universal point in south-Asian conceptions of the human body.[45] (2) The heart is the source of blood, one of the four essential elements in Menecrates� formulation, and is considered one of the causes of diseases.[46]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Metaphorically used to represent one's inner self or emotional core, connected to God.[47]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Symbolizes kindness and compassion, reflecting emotional depth.[48]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This is where the Catholic faith was firmly established after the miracle.[49]