# dedicate, dedication #

## Definition: ##

To dedicate is to set apart or commit something for a special purpose or function.

* David dedicated his gold and silver to the Lord.
* Often the word "dedication" refers to a formal event or ceremony to set apart something for a special purpose.
* The dedication of the altar included offering a sacrifice to God.
* Nehemiah led the Israelites in a dedication of Jerusalem's repaired walls with a renewed promise to serve only Yahweh and to take care of his city. This event included giving thanks to God with musical instruments and singing.
* The term "dedicate" could also be translated as "specially assign a special purpose" or "commit something to be used for a specific use" or "commit someone to do a special task."

(See also: [commit](../other/commit.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 15:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/15/11)
* [1 Corinthians 06:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/06/09)
* [1 Kings 07:51](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/07/51)
* [1 Timothy 04:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/04/03)
* [2 Chronicles 02:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/02/04)
* [John 17:18-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/17/18)
* [Luke 02:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/02/22)