FRAME
Frame may mean the human body or constitution, the arrangement or proportion of a creature, a building’s structure, or the close fitting together of believers in Christ’s church.
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Frankincense
Frankincense is a fragrant resin burned as incense and used with offerings in Israel’s worship. Its rising fragrance symbolized prayer, and it was among the gifts brought to the infant Jesus by the wise men.
FRANKLY
Frankly means freely, graciously, or without reluctance. In Luke it describes forgiveness granted willingly and generously.
FRECKLED SPOT
A freckled spot was a bright or pale skin eruption that did not make a person ceremonially unclean under the law. It may have been a mild form of psoriasis or another local skin condition.
Free-will offering
A free-will offering was a voluntary gift or sacrifice presented without being required by a vow or imposed as punishment for an offense. It expressed willing devotion and generosity toward God’s worship.
Freedom
Freedom in Scripture includes the release of Hebrew servants under the Mosaic law and the legal distinction between those born free and those released from slavery under Roman rule. Biblical teaching also connects freedom with release from bondage and service to God.
FREELY
Freely can mean without payment, willingly, or without restraint. Scripture speaks of God’s grace and salvation as freely given, offerings made freely, eating freely, and speaking openly.
FREEWOMAN
A freewoman was a woman who was not enslaved. Paul uses Sarah, Abraham’s free wife, as a figure for believers who are children of promise and spiritual freedom.
FREQUENT
Frequent, in older biblical English, can mean abundant, widespread, or occurring in greater measure. It is used of Paul’s sufferings and, in a margin, of visions widely made known.
FRESH
Fresh means new, moist, green, sweet, vigorous, or restored. Scripture applies it to oil, manna, plants, water, and renewed physical strength.
FRET, FRETTING
To fret means to become angry, agitated, resentful, or troubled. It can also mean to eat away or corrode, as with a spreading disease or damaged fabric.
FRINGES
Fringes were tassels worn on the four corners of Israelite garments as reminders to obey the Lord’s commandments. They were still worn in Jesus’ time and are mentioned in the Gospels.
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