The term "yielded" in the Bible often refers to the act of surrendering or submitting oneself to God, His will, or His commandments. This concept is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of obedience and submission to divine authority.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of yielding is frequently associated with the Israelites' relationship with God. The Hebrew word often translated as "yield" can mean to give way, submit, or surrender. For example, in Leviticus 26:41, God speaks of the Israelites' need to humble their uncircumcised hearts and yield to His punishment, indicating a call to repentance and submission: "And I also will walk contrary to them and bring them into the land of their enemies. Then their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled, and they will pay for their iniquity."

The concept of yielding is also evident in the lives of biblical figures who demonstrated submission to God's will. Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22) is a profound example of yielding to God's command, showcasing faith and obedience.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, yielding takes on a more personal and spiritual dimension, often associated with the believer's relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit. Romans 6:13 instructs believers: "Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness." Here, yielding is portrayed as a conscious decision to offer oneself to God, rejecting sin and embracing righteousness.

The Apostle Paul frequently discusses the concept of yielding in terms of living a life led by the Spirit. In Galatians 5:16-17 , he writes, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want." Yielding to the Spirit involves a daily commitment to follow God's guidance and resist the temptations of the flesh.

Spiritual Implications

Yielding is a fundamental aspect of Christian discipleship, reflecting a heart that is willing to submit to God's authority and direction. It involves a transformation of the mind and heart, aligning one's desires and actions with God's purposes. This act of surrender is not passive but requires active participation and intentionality in seeking God's will.

The process of yielding is often accompanied by prayer, study of Scripture, and a commitment to living out one's faith in practical ways. It is a continual journey of growth and maturity, as believers learn to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness.

Practical Application

In practical terms, yielding can manifest in various aspects of a believer's life, including relationships, career choices, and personal conduct. It calls for humility, recognizing that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding and that His plans are ultimately for the believer's good and His glory.

Yielding also involves a willingness to let go of personal ambitions and desires that conflict with God's will. It requires discernment and a sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit, as well as a commitment to obedience, even when it is challenging or counter-cultural.

In summary, the biblical concept of yielding is a call to surrender and submission to God, reflecting a life that is devoted to His service and aligned with His purposes. It is an essential aspect of the Christian walk, embodying faith, obedience, and trust in God's perfect plan.(imp. & p. p.) of Yield.4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... The Lord continuously in the yielded believer so they can know what He prefers,
ie the (1 Jn 5:4). [4102 () in secular antiquity referred to a (warranty). ...
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740. artos -- bread, a loaf
... 740 -- properly, bread; (figuratively) divine provision; all the sustenance God
supplies to yielded believers scene-by-scene to live in His preferred-will ...
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863. aphiemi -- to send away, leave alone, permit
... alone (6), let him have (1), neglected (1), neglecting (2), permit (6), permitted
(1), permitting (1), send...away (1), tolerate (1), uttered (1), yielded (1). ...
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5250. huperpleonazo -- to abound exceedingly
... As a strengthened form of 5428 ("more than"), 5250 ("makes ") expresses the way
God will inbirth faith, through divine love, in the yielded believer to a ...
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3982. peitho -- to persuade, to have confidence
... 3982 (the root of 4102 , "") - to ; (passive) of what is . The Lord persuades the
yielded believer to be in His preferred-will (Gal 5:10; 2 Tim 1:12). ...
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1325. didomi -- to give (in various senses lit. or fig.)
... 1), pour (1), poured (1), produce (1), produces (1), producing (1), put (6), puts
(1), putting (1), show (1), struck* (1), utter (1), venture* (1), yielded (3 ...
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3052. yehab -- to give
... to yahab Definition to give NASB Word Usage bestowed (1), gave (2), give (1), given
(14), gives (1), granted (2), laid (1), paid (3), passed (1), yielded (1). ...
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5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... used (1), utter (1), uttered (2), uttered forth (1), utters (5), wept* (1), wholly
given (2), work (1), would* (7), yield (13), yield* (1), yielded (2), yields ...
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6213a. asah -- do, make
... 2), waged (2), work (12), worked (7), worker (2), working (3), workmen* (5), works
(6), woven (1), writing (1), wrought (2), yield (5), yielded (1), yields (1 ...
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Concerning those who have Yielded Merely Upon Threat of Penalties ...
... Canon VI. Concerning those who have yielded merely upon threat of penalties
and of the confiscation of? Concerning those who have ...
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Of the Apparently Conflicting Opinions of Plato and Porphyry ...
... Chapter 27."Of the Apparently Conflicting Opinions of Plato and Porphyry, Which
Would Have Conducted Them Both to the Truth If They Could Have Yielded to One ...
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The Subtraction Process
... This process involves the loss of all things; for when the heart is thus yielded,
everything that it clings to is also yielded, and then, and only then, can ...
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Some Helpful Thoughts on Consecration
... say, "Thy will be done," with a most delightful consciousness that all the past,
present, and future, of all that pertains to our life, is yielded up to his ...
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Gravity Upward.
... Sacrifice, suffering, torture, and violent death were yielded to gladly for His
sake. ... He yielded to it of His own strong accord. He was not overcome by death. ...
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The Hope of the Calling
... act of the divine mercy revealed to us in the Gospel, by which God summons and invites
men to Himself, will naturally produce in those who have yielded to it a ...
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On the Covenant into which God Entered with Our First Parents
... And, as no obedience seems to be yielded in the case of a man who executes the whole
of his own will without any, even the least resistance, therefore, to try ...
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The Crucifixion.
... with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit [Psalm 31:5]:
and having said this, ^d he bowed his head, and gave up { ^a yielded up} ^b ...
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Entering into the Infinite
... Problems exist only in our own self-created illusions, and they vanish away
when self is yielded up. Self and error are synonymous. ...
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Argument. From the Prison they are Led Forth with Joy into the ...
... For this reason we have yielded our minds, that we might not do any such thing as
this: we have agreed on this with you." Injustice acknowledged the justice ...
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Yielded (28 Occurrences)
...Yielded (28 Occurrences). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit:
some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. (WEB ASV NAS). ...
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Crop (33 Occurrences)
... Crop (33 Occurrences). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit:
some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Fell (331 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and
yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. ...
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Yield (78 Occurrences)
... 8. (vi) To comply with; to assent; as, I yielded to his request. ... (WEB). Mark 4:8
Others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. ...
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Fruit (318 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times
as much, some sixty, and some thirty. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Grain (413 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit:
some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. (See RSV). ...
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Ghost (123 Occurrences)
... expire" (Acts 5:5, 10; Acts 12:23); in Matthew 27:50, apheken to pneuma, and in
John 19:30, paredoken to pneuma, are rendered respectively, "yielded" and "gave ...
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Uttered (60 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Matthew 27:50 But Jesus uttered another loud cry and then yielded up
His spirit. ... Mark 15:37 But Jesus uttered a loud cry and yielded up His spirit. ...
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Grew (133 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Mark 4:7 Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked
it, and it yielded no fruit. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV). ...
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Thirty (189 Occurrences)
... Thirty (189 Occurrences). Matthew 13:8 Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit:
some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty. ...
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