Bible Dictionary

Restoration

the act of returning something to a previous condition, position, or state

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

93 of 116

Letter

R

Meaning

the act of returning something to a previous condition, position, or state

Key Scriptures

  • Joel 2:25
  • Isaiah 61
  • Acts 3:21
  • Psalm 23:3
  • 1 Peter 5:10

Also Called

recovery renewal rebuilding

Related Terms

Basic Meaning

Restoration is the act of returning something to a previous condition, position, function, or state.

The term may refer to rebuilding, repairing, renewing, or recovering what was lost.


Biblical Usage

Restoration appears throughout Scripture in connection with people, cities, nations, relationships, and conditions.

References occur in historical books, prophecy, the Psalms, and the New Testament.


  • Redemption
  • Mercy
  • Promise

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Scriptures

  • Joel 2:25
  • Isaiah 61
  • Acts 3:21
  • Psalm 23:3
  • 1 Peter 5:10

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