The term "whilst" is an archaic conjunction synonymous with "while," used to indicate that two events are occurring at the same time. Although "whilst" is not commonly found in modern Bible translations, understanding its usage can provide insight into the simultaneous nature of events described in Scripture.

Biblical Context and Usage:

In the context of the Bible, the concept of simultaneous events is often depicted through narratives and teachings that illustrate God's providence and the unfolding of His divine plan. While the Berean Standard Bible does not specifically use the term "whilst," the idea is present in various passages where concurrent actions or events are described.

Examples in Scripture:

1. Creation and Sustenance:
In Genesis, the creation account demonstrates the simultaneous acts of God bringing the universe into existence. Genesis 1:3-5 states, "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light 'day,' and the darkness He called 'night.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day." Here, the creative acts of God occur whilst the separation of light and darkness takes place, illustrating the concurrent nature of His work.

2. The Exodus:
During the Exodus, multiple events unfold simultaneously as God delivers the Israelites from Egypt. In Exodus 14:21-22 , "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left." The parting of the Red Sea occurs whilst the Israelites are making their escape, highlighting God's intervention in real-time.

3. The Ministry of Jesus:
The Gospels frequently depict Jesus performing miracles whilst teaching His disciples and the crowds. In Mark 5:25-34 , the healing of the woman with the issue of blood occurs whilst Jesus is on His way to heal Jairus's daughter. This passage illustrates the simultaneous nature of Jesus' compassion and power, as He addresses the needs of multiple individuals at once.

4. The Early Church:
In the Acts of the Apostles, the growth of the early church is marked by simultaneous events of preaching, persecution, and conversion. Acts 2:1-4 describes the day of Pentecost: "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." The outpouring of the Holy Spirit occurs whilst the disciples are gathered, signifying the concurrent fulfillment of prophecy and empowerment for ministry.

Theological Implications:

The concept of "whilst" in Scripture underscores the sovereignty and omnipresence of God, who orchestrates events in perfect harmony. It reflects the belief that God is actively involved in the world, working through various circumstances to accomplish His purposes. This understanding encourages believers to trust in God's timing and His ability to manage the complexities of life, knowing that He is present and active in every moment.(adv.) While.3755. hotou -- while
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Whilst we Bear the Testimony of God to this and the Like Effect...
... Chapter 7. " 8. Whilst we bear the testimony of God to this and the like effect? ...
Let them say what they will, whilst He exhorts us, saying, "Blessed a. ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 7 8 whilst.htm

And, Whilst Man Dwelt in Paradise, God Brought Before Him all ...
... THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING Chapter 13 And, whilst man dwelt in
Paradise, God brought before him all living things and commanded? ...
/.../the demonstration of the apostolic preaching/chapter 13 and whilst man.htm

Oh Academicus! Look Now Whilst These Thoughts are Alive in You at ...
... [Way-3-37] Oh Academicus! Look now whilst these thoughts are alive in
you at worldly greatness? Oh Academicus! Look now (whilst ...
/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-3-37 oh academicus look now.htm

Whilst There are Thus Many Gods and Lords, Whereof Some are Such ...
... Chapter V. Whilst there are thus many gods and lords, whereof some are
such in reality? Whilst there are thus many gods and lords ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter v whilst there are.htm

That Every Divine Illumination, Whilst Going Forth Lovingly to the ...
... CAPUT I. That every divine illumination, whilst going forth lovingly to the objects
of its forethought under various forms, remains simplex. Nor is this all. ...
/.../dionysius/on the heavenly hierarchy/caput i that every divine.htm

But Whilst the King Has not that Most Blessed Light...
... CHAPTER VII. But whilst the King has not that most blessed light? But whilst
the King has not that most blessed light, yet there ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter vii but whilst the.htm

No Minister Ought to Keep a Faithful Person from the Communion ...
... I. No Minister ought to keep a faithful Person from the Communion, that does desire
and ask it, whilst he doth not know his Conscience defiled with mortal Sin. ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/chap i no minister ought.htm

What Shall I Render unto the Lord, That, Whilst My Memory Recalls ...
... Book II Chapter VII What shall I render unto the Lord, that, whilst my
memory recalls these things? What shall I render unto the ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter vii what shall i.htm

For that Year were My Studies Intermitted: Whilst after My Return ...
... Book II Chapter III For that year were my studies intermitted: whilst
after my return from Madaura a neighbour? For that year ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iii for that year.htm

Petilianus Said: "Paul Also, the Apostle, Whilst He was Suffering ...
... Book II. Chapter 77. " 169. Petilianus said: "Paul also, the apostle,
whilst he was suffering fearful persecutions at? "169. ...
/.../chapter 77 169 petilianus.htm

Whilst (21 Occurrences)
... (adv.) While. Multi-Version Concordance Whilst (21 Occurrences). ... And He said to the
disciples, "Sit down here, whilst I go yonder and there pray." (WEY). ...
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Gazingstock (2 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. ...
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Afflictions (24 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. ...
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Companions (58 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 10:33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. ...
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Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)
... The modern Jerusalem by-and-by began to be built over the immense beds of rubbish
resulting from the overthrow of the ancient city; and whilst it occupies ...
/j/jerusalem.htm - 89k

Whiles (8 Occurrences)

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Whip (7 Occurrences)

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Asmoneans
... The next year was spent in the reduction of Idumaea, the Jordan territory, the
Ammonites, and several important strongholds of the enemy, whilst Simon marched ...
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Natures (12 Occurrences)
... Romans 7:5 For whilst we were under the thraldom of our earthly natures, sinful
passions-- made sinful by the Law--were always being aroused to action in our ...
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Obstinacy (1 Occurrence)
... Mark 16:14 Later still He showed Himself to the Eleven themselves whilst they were
at table, and He upbraided them with their unbelief and obstinacy in not ...
/o/obstinacy.htm - 7k

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