In biblical terms, the concept of "section" is not directly referenced as a specific term within the Scriptures. However, the idea of dividing or organizing content into sections can be seen throughout the Bible, particularly in the structuring of books, chapters, and verses. This organization aids in the study, teaching, and understanding of biblical texts.

Biblical Structure and Division

The Bible is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains the sacred writings of the Jewish faith, while the New Testament contains the writings central to Christianity, focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early church.

Each Testament is further divided into books, which are then divided into chapters and verses. This division into sections was not part of the original manuscripts but was introduced later to facilitate reference and study. The chapter divisions commonly used today were developed by Stephen Langton in the 13th century, and the verse divisions were added by Robert Estienne in the 16th century.

Sections in Biblical Texts

1. Old Testament Sections:
· The Law (Torah or Pentateuch): The first five books, traditionally attributed to Moses, include Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books lay the foundation for the rest of the Bible, detailing creation, the fall, the covenant with Abraham, and the laws given to Israel.
· Historical Books: These books, including Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and others, recount the history of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the return from exile.
· Wisdom Literature: Books such as Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon offer insights into human experience and divine wisdom.
· Prophets: Divided into Major Prophets (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) and Minor Prophets (e.g., Hosea, Amos, Micah), these books contain messages from God delivered through His prophets.

2. New Testament Sections:
· Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John provide four distinct accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
· Acts of the Apostles: This book details the early church's history and the spread of the Gospel after Christ's ascension.
· Epistles: Letters written by apostles such as Paul, Peter, James, and John to various churches and individuals, offering theological teachings and practical guidance.
· Revelation: The final book of the New Testament, written by John, contains apocalyptic visions and prophecies concerning the end times.

Purpose of Sections

The division of the Bible into sections serves several purposes. It aids in the systematic study and teaching of Scripture, allowing believers to focus on specific themes, narratives, or teachings. It also facilitates memorization and reference, making it easier to locate particular passages or accounts.

Scriptural References

While the term "section" is not explicitly used, the concept of dividing and organizing is evident in passages that refer to the reading and teaching of Scripture. For example, in Nehemiah 8:8 , it is written: "They read from the Book of the Law of God, translating and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read." This reflects the practice of breaking down Scripture into understandable parts for the benefit of the listeners.

In the New Testament, Paul instructs Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15 : "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This implies a careful and organized approach to Scripture, which is facilitated by its division into sections.

Overall, while the Bible does not explicitly mention "sections," the concept is integral to the way Scripture is organized and studied, reflecting a commitment to clarity, understanding, and the faithful transmission of God's Word.1. (n.) The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.

2. (n.) A part separated from something; a division; a portion; a slice.

3. (n.) A distinct part or portion of a book or writing; a subdivision of a chapter; the division of a law or other writing; a paragraph; an article; hence, the character /, often used to denote such a division.

4. (n.) A distinct part of a country or people, community, class, or the like; a part of a territory separated by geographical lines, or of a people considered as distinct.

5. (n.) One of the portions, of one square mile each, into which the public lands of the United States are divided; one thirty-sixth part of a township. These sections are subdivided into quarter sections for sale under the homestead and preemption laws.

6. (n.) The figure made up of all the points common to a superficies and a solid which meet, or to two superficies which meet, or to two lines which meet. In the first case the section is a superficies, in the second a line, and in the third a point.

7. (n.) A division of a genus; a group of species separated by some distinction from others of the same genus; -- often indicated by the sign /.

8. (n.) A part of a musical period, composed of one or more phrases. See Phrase.

9. (n.) The description or representation of anything as it would appear if cut through by any intersecting plane; depiction of what is beyond a plane passing through, or supposed to pass through, an object, as a building, a machine, a succession of strata; profile.

3313. meros -- a part, share, portion
... From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai (to get as a section or allotment);
a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application ...
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2223. zone -- a belt
... slack from a garment. 2223 ("a belt") was tied around the mid-section --
hence, called "a girdle" in the . [2223 ("a belt") was ...
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3818 -- Pacatiana.
... Definition: Pacatiana. Pacatiana. Feminine of an adjective of uncertain
derivation; Pacatianian, a section of Phrygia -- Pacatiana. ...
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4042. perioche -- circumference, a portion circumscribed
... Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: perioche Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-okh-
ay') Short Definition: a passage of Scripture Definition: a section or passage ...
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4255. machlqah -- class, division
... course (Aramaic) corresponding to machaloqeth; a section (of the Levites) -- course.
see HEBREW machaloqeth. 4254, 4255. machlqah. 4255a . Strong's Numbers
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6391. peluggah -- a division
... Word Origin from palag Definition a division NASB Word Usage sections (1). division.
From palag; a section -- division. see HEBREW palag. 6390, 6391. ...
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4608. maaleh -- an ascent
... Word Origin from alah Definition an ascent NASB Word Usage ascent (9),
platform (1), slope (1), stairway (4), upper section (1). ...
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1335. bether -- a part, piece
... Word Origin from bathar Definition a part, piece NASB Word Usage half (1), parts
(2). part, piece. From bathar; a section -- part, piece. see HEBREW bathar. ...
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4256. machaloqeth -- division, course
... company, course, division, portion. From chalaq; a section (of Levites,
people or soldiers) -- company, course, division, portion. ...
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4060a. middah -- measure, measurement, stature, size, a garment
... Usage area (1), extent (1), measure (6), measurement (7), measurements (13), measures
of volume (1), measuring (10), robes (1), roomy (1), section (7), size (3 ...
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8180. shaar -- a measure
... hundredfold. From sha'ar; a measure (as a section) -- (hundred-)fold. see HEBREW
sha'ar. 8179, 8180. shaar. 8181 . Strong's Numbers.
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1235. beqa -- half
... bekah, half a shekel. From baqa'; a section (half) of a shekel, ie A beka (a weight
and a coin) -- bekah, half a shekel. see HEBREW baqa'. 1234, 1235. ...
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Vol I Section 3
... Vol I Section 3. The Apology Or Defense Of James Arminius - From Vol.1 The Apology
Or Defense - Part 1. The Apology Or Defense Of James Arminius - From Vol.2. ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/vol i section 3.htm

The Section Chap. I. -iii.
... THE SECTION CHAP. I.-III. The question which here above all engages our
attention, and requires to be answered, is this: Whether ...
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Prolegomena. Section i. --The Life.
... Prolegomena. Section I."The Life. S. Gregory Nazianzen, called by the
Ecumenical Council of Ephesus "The Great," and universally ...
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Section 6, 7. When the Word and Son Hungered, Wept, and was ...
... Section 6, 7. When the Word and Son hungered, wept, and was wearied, He acted as
our Mediator, taking on Him what was ours, that He might impart to us what was ...
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Section
... Thoughts on a Revelation Samuel John Jerram. Section. LONDON: WERTHEIM, MACINTOSH
AND HUNT, 24, PATERNOSTER ROW, AND 23, HOLLES STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE. 1862. ...
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Section 1
... Section 1. LIFE"the first glance would hardly find it on this African hillside
in the summertime. The hot wind of the desert has ...
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section 2
... Section 2. The hour at which this new birth can take place in the flower
is the hour at which the stigma is able to grasp the pollen ...
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section 3
... Section 3. But we will go back from this glimpse of God's ultimate purpose
for us, to watch the process by which it is reached, so ...
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section 4
... Section 4. And now we turn to the other side, to watch what God can do, in
the world around, with the Christ-life that He creates in us. ...
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section i.
... The First Part. Section I. For my Religion, though there be several
Circumstances that might perswade the World I have none at all ...
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Section (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of cutting, or separation by cutting;
as, the section of bodies. ... Multi-Version Concordance Section (22 Occurrences). ...
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Innocents (2 Occurrences)
... 1. Focus of Narrative-Residence at Nazareth: In Matthew's infancy section (Matthew
1; Matthew 2) there are five quotations from the Old Testament which are set ...
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Paradise (6 Occurrences)
... i.2, section 7; 4, section 9; Cyrop. i.3, section 14). In Septuagint the word is
of frequent use in translating other terms of kindred significance. ...
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Massacre (1 Occurrence)
... 1. Focus of Narrative-Residence at Nazareth: In Matthew's infancy section (Matthew
1; Matthew 2) there are five quotations from the Old Testament which are set ...
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Shebna (9 Occurrences)
... In 22:16 the words "hewing him out a sepulchre," etc., should be placed immediately
before the rest of the verse as 22:16a with the rest of the section is in ...
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Code (6 Occurrences)
... 11. 3. Description of the Stone: The stone has the form of a column the
cross-section of which is approximately an ellipse. The ...
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Proverbs (11 Occurrences)
... II. THE SUCCESSIVE COMPILATIONS 1. The Introductory Section 2. The Classic Nucleus
3. A Body of Solicited Counsel 4. Some Left-over Precepts 5. The Hezekian ...
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Septuagint
... equally trustworthy (sections 28, 109;, measures to counteract the ill effects upon
agriculture of migration from country to town; section 167, treatment of ...
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Baruch (24 Occurrences)
... Charles rightly hold. This section follows throughout the arrangement and
phraseology of a prayer contained in Daniel 9:7-15. It is ...
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Last (1087 Occurrences)
... (If there has been no redaction in the latter part of this section, its date is
prior to 165 BC) Hereafter the idea is so prevalent in the Jewish writings that ...
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