Difference between revisions of "Collection"

<div> '''1: '''''Λογεία''''' ''' (Strong'S #3048 — Noun [[Feminine]] — logia — log-ee'-ah ) </div> <p> akin to lego, "to collect," is used in &nbsp;1—Corinthians 16:1,2; in the latter verse, AV "gatherings," RV, "collections," as in ver. 1. See Gathering. </p>

<p> ''''' kō̇ ''''' - ''''' lek´shun ''''' : </p> <p> (1) In the Old Testament (משׂאת( tnematse , <i> ''''' mas'ēth ''''' </i> , "something taken up"), used in &nbsp;2 Chronicles 24:6 , &nbsp;2 Chronicles 24:9 the King James Version with reference to the tax prescribed in Ex. &nbsp; Exodus 30:12 , &nbsp;Exodus 30:16; the Revised Version (British and American) "tax." </p> <p> (2) In the New Testament "collection" is the translation given to λογία , <i> ''''' logı́a ''''' </i> , found only twice (classical, συλλογή , <i> ''''' sullogḗ ''''' </i> ). It is used with reference to the collection which Paul took up in the Gentile churches for the poor Christians in Jerusalem, as, for some reason, perhaps more severe persecutions, that church was especially needy (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:1 , &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:2; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:2 the King James Version "gatherings"). Other words, such as bounty, contribution, blessing, alms, ministration, are used to indicate this same ministry. Paul seems to have ascribed to it great importance. Therefore, he planned it carefully long in advance; urged systematic, weekly savings for it; had delegates carefully chosen to take it to Jerusalem; and, in spite of dangers, determined himself to accompany them. [[Evidently]] he thought it the crowning act of his work in the provinces of Galatia, Asia, Macedonia and Achaia, for as soon as it was finished he purposed to go to Rome and the West (&nbsp; Acts 24:17; &nbsp;Romans 15:25 , &nbsp;Romans 15:26; 2 Cor 8; &nbsp;2 Corinthians 9:1-15 ). See also [[Communion]] . </p>

<p> '''(1.)''' '''''מִשַׂאֵת''''' , ''Maseth''' , something taken up, e.g. [[Tribute]] (&nbsp;2 Chronicles 24:6; &nbsp;2 Chronicles 24:9; elsewhere "gift," "mess," etc.); </p> <p> '''(2.)''' for '''''Συνάγω''''' , to ''Contribute'' (&nbsp;Baruch 1:6); </p> <p> '''(3.)''' '''''Λογία''''' , a pecuniary collection (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:1; "gathering," &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:2). (See [[Assessment]]). </p> <p> In the apostolic age the Christians of [[Palestine]] were more straitened than other churches, and this might be from their being assailed with every cort of oppression by the Jews. The activity of Paul in taking up collections on their behalf is evident from what is said in &nbsp;Acts 24:17; &nbsp;Romans 15:25-26; 2 Corinthians 8, 9, and &nbsp;Galatians 2:10. For this purpose the apostle, in &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:2, says, "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him." The reason why this day was appointed for this purpose seems to be that, by the early Christians, the first day of the week was observed as the [[Sabbath]] of the Lord; and consequently, as on that day they commemorated that which formed the great bond of union between them and other Christians, it was the most suitable occasion for their displaying their love in the way prescribed, and also the time when they would be most liberal (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:1-3). (See [[Alms]]). </p>