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a-point´: This word is used for the expression of a large variety of ideas and the translation of almost as many words.
× ×§×‘, naÌ„kÌ£abh = “stipulate†(). פּקד, paÌ„kÌ£adh = “put into office†(; ; ); “select†(); “put in charge†(; ); “assign†(; ); “send†(); “designate,†“select†(; ; ; ); “single out†(, ; ). × ×ª×Ÿ, naÌ„than = “designate,†“select†( the King James Version; the King James Version; ); “set aside†(). ש×ית, shı̄th = “designate,†“select†(; ). So also עמד, ‛aÌ„madh (; ); so ש×לח, shaÌ„lahÌ£ (); קרה, kÌ£aÌ„raÌ„h (). צוה, caÌ„waÌ„h = “choose†(). בּחר, baÌ„hÌ£ar = “select†( the King James Version). ×מר, 'aÌ„mar = “command†( the King James Version). τιÌθημι, tıÌtheÌ„mi = “designate,†“select†(; ). A careful reading of the above passages will bring to mind the doctrine that with reference to the world's work, God Himself calls men into office, selecting them from among the multitude and setting them aside for His special purposes; and that He calls to His assistance not only men but also events and forces of Nature ().