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<div> '''A — 1: '''''Δεῖγμα''''' ''' (Strong'S #1164 — Noun Neuter — deigma — digh'-mah ) </div> <p> primarily "a thing shown, a specimen" (akin to deiknumi, "to show"), denotes an "example" given as a warning, &nbsp;Jude 1:7 . Note: The corresponding word in &nbsp;2—Peter 2:6 is No. 2. </p> <div> '''A — 2: '''''Ὑπόδειγμα''''' ''' (Strong'S #5262 — Noun Neuter — hupodeigma — hoop-od'-igue-mah ) </div> <p> see [[Ensample]] , No. 3. </p> <div> '''A — 3: '''''Τύπος''''' ''' (Strong'S #5179 — Noun Masculine — tupos — too'-pos ) </div> <p> see Ensample , No. 1. </p> <div> '''A — 4: '''''Ὑπογραμμός''''' ''' (Strong'S #5261 — Noun Masculine — hupogrammos — hoop-og-ram-mos' ) </div> <p> lit., "an under-writing" (from hupographo, "to write under, to trace letters" for copying by scholars); hence, "a writing-copy, an example," &nbsp;1—Peter 2:21 , said of what Christ left for believers, by His sufferings (not expiatory, but exemplary), that they might "follow His steps." </p> <div> '''B — 1: '''''Δειγματίζω''''' ''' (Strong'S #1165 — Verb — deigmatizo — digh-mat-id'-zo ) </div> <p> "to make a show of, to expose" (akin to A, No. 1), is translated "to make a public example," in &nbsp;Matthew 1:19 (some mss. have the strengthened form paradeigmatizo here; "put ... to an open shame," &nbsp; Hebrews 6:6 ); in &nbsp;Colossians 2:15 , "made a show of." </p> <div> '''B — 2: '''''Ὑποδείκνυμι''''' ''' (Strong'S #5263 — Verb — hupodeiknumi — hoop-od-ike'-noo-mee ) </div> <p> primarily, "to show secretly" (hupo, "under," deiknumi, "to show"), "to show by tracing out" (akin to A, No. 2); hence, "to teach, to show by example," &nbsp;Acts 20:35 , RV, "I gave you an example," for AV, "I showed you." Elsewhere, "to warn," &nbsp;Matthew 3:7; &nbsp;Luke 3:7; &nbsp;12:5 , RV, for AV, "forewarn;" "to show," &nbsp;Luke 6:47; &nbsp;Acts 9:16 . See [[Forewarn]] , [[Show]] , Warn. </p>

<p> A copy or pattern. In a moral sense, is either taken for a type, instance, or precedent for our admonition, that we may be cautioned against the faults or crimes which others have committed, by the bad consequences which have ensued from them; or example is taken for a pattern for our imitation, or a model for us to copy after. That good examples have a peculiar power above naked precepts to dispose us to the practice of virtue and holiness, may appear by considering, " </p> <p> 1. That they most clearly express to us the nature of our duties in their subjects and sensible effects. General precepts form abstract ideas of virtue; but in examples, virtues are most visible in all their circumstances. </p> <p> 2. Precepts instruct us in what things are our duty, but examples assure us that they are possible. </p> <p> 3. Examples, by secret and lively incentive, urge us to imitation. We are touched in another manner by the visible practice of good men, which reproaches our defects, and obliges us to the same zeal, which laws, though wise and good, will not effect." The life of Jesus Christ forms the most beautiful example the Christian can imitate. Unlike all others, it was absolutely perfect and uniform, and every way accommodated to our present state. In him we behold all light without a shade, all beauty without a spot, all the purity of the law, and the excellency of the Gospel. Here we see piety without superstition, and morality without ostentation; humility without meanness, and fortitude without temerity; patience without apathy, and compassion without weakness; zeal without rashness, and beneficience without prodigality. The obligation we are under to imitate this example arises from duty, relationship, engagement, interest, and gratitude. </p> <p> See article [[Jesus Christ]] Those who set bad examples should consider, </p> <p> 1. That they are the ministers of the devil's designs to destroy souls. </p> <p> 2. That they are acting in direct opposition to Christ, who came to save, and not to destroy. </p> <p> 3. That they are adding to the miseries and calamities which are already in the world. </p> <p> 4. That the effects of their example may be incalculable on society to the end of time, and perhaps in eternity; for who can tell what may be the consequence of one sin, on a family, a nation, or posterity? </p> <p> 5. They are acting contrary to the divine command and thus exposing themselves to final ruin. Massillon's Ser. vol. 2: ser. 9 Eng. Trans. Clarke's Looking Glass, ch. 48. Tillotson's Ser. ser. 189, 190. Barrow's Works, vol. 3: ser. 2 and 3. Mason's Ser. vol. 2: ser. 17. </p>

<p> &nbsp;James 5:10 (c) Bible characters are examples of certain truths and the patterns of certain attributes which James asks us to consider. </p> <p> Here are a few: </p> <p> Abel, the model speaker. </p> <p> Enoch, the model walker. </p> <p> Noah, the model worker. </p> <p> Job, the model of patience. </p> <p> Moses, model of faithfulness. </p> <p> Joseph, the model of piety. </p> <p> David, the model of praise. </p> <p> Jonathan, the model friend. </p> <p> Abraham, the model of faith. </p> <p> Samuel, the model of godliness. </p> <p> Elijah, the model reformer. </p> <p> Elisha, the model helper. </p> <p> Ebedmelech, model of kindness. </p> <p> Nehemiah, model man of business. </p> <p> Daniel, the model of decision. </p> <p> John the Baptist, the model of devotion. </p> <p> Paul, the model of earnestness. </p> <p> Peter, model of impulsiveness. </p> <p> [[Jesus]] model of every virtue. </p>

<p> ''''' eg ''''' - ''''' zam´p ''''' ' ''''' l ''''' ( τύπος , <i> ''''' túpos ''''' </i> , "a pattern," ὑπόδειγμα , <i> ''''' hupódeigma ''''' </i> , "copy" "representation" ὑπογραμμός , <i> ''''' hupogrammós ''''' </i> , "a writing-copy," example"): A typical, representative, or illustrative case; a pattern or model for imitation ( <i> ''''' hupodeigma ''''' </i> , &nbsp;John 13:15; &nbsp;Hebrews 8:5 the King James Version; &nbsp; James 5:10; <i> ''''' hupogrammos ''''' </i> , &nbsp;1 Peter 2:21; <i> ''''' tupos ''''' </i> , &nbsp;1 Timothy 4:12 the King James Version) or warning ( δεῖγμα , <i> ''''' deı́gma ''''' </i> , "a sample," "exhibition," &nbsp;Judges 1:7; compare &nbsp;2 Peter 2:6; <i> ''''' hupodeigma ''''' </i> , &nbsp;Hebrews 4:11; <i> ''''' tupos ''''' </i> , &nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:6 , &nbsp;1 Corinthians 10:11 ). </p> <p> "Ensample" ( <i> ''''' tupos ''''' </i> , 2 Macc 6:28, 31; &nbsp;Philippians 3:17; &nbsp;1 Thessalonians 1:7; &nbsp;2 Thessalonians 3:9; &nbsp;1 Timothy 4:12; &nbsp;1 Peter 5:3 ) and "example" have the same meaning, but the former is always suggestive of goodness. </p>

<p> ( '''''Δεῖγμα''''' , &nbsp;Judges 1:7), especially CHRIST'S ( '''''Ὑπόγραμμα''''' , &nbsp;1 Peter 2:21) for the imitation of his followers ( '''''Ὑπόδειγμα''''' , &nbsp;John 13:15; elsewhere in other relations, &nbsp;Hebrews 4:11; &nbsp;Hebrews 8:5; &nbsp;Hebrews 9:23; &nbsp;James 5:10; &nbsp;2 Peter 2:6), and subordinately pastors for their flack ( '''''Τὐπος''''' , &nbsp;Philippians 3:17; &nbsp;2 Thessalonians 3:9; &nbsp;1 Timothy 4:12; &nbsp;1 Peter 5:3, etc.). See Flatt, Das Beispiel [[Jesu]] (in the Magaz. fur chr. Doymat. 1:179 sq.); Keil, De Exemplo Christi (Lips. 1792; Opusc. 1:100- 135); Oeder, De Christi imitatione (in his Obss. sacr. 1:33-56); Schmid, De perverso Christi imitatione (Lips. 1710);, Stober, De exemplorum imitatione (Argent. 1771-6); Wolf, De exemplis caute adhibendis (Lips. 1785-6); Kempis, Imitaio of Christ (often published). </p>