List
TextsWhat is the meaning of List in the Bible?
A variant of 'lust' meaning 'to wish', found in Mt 17:12, Mr 9:13, Joh 3:8, and Jas 3:4. The word is obsolete in modern English.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this archaic usage clarifies the original intent of biblical passages where 'list' indicates willing consent or desire rather than mere physical craving.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how List functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention List in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does List clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"List." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/list/