Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral. 2. (n.) The method of working; mode of action. 3. (n.) That which is operated or accomplished; an effect brought about in accordance with a definite plan; as, military or naval operations. 4. (n.) Effect produced; influence. 5. (n.) Something to be done; some transformation to be made upon quantities, the transformation being indicated either by rules or symbols. 6. (n.) Any methodical action of the hand, or of the hand with instruments, on the human body, to produce a curative or remedial effect, as in amputation, etc. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia OPERATION op-er-a'-shun (ma`ashe, "work"; energeia, energema, "energy"): Twice used in the Old Testament of God's creative work (Psalm 28:4, 5 Isaiah 5:12). The Holy Spirit's inworking and power are manifest in the bestowal of spiritual gifts on individuals and on the church (1 Corinthians 12:6 the King James Version), and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, through which energy or operation of God those dead in sins are, through faith, raised to newness of life (Colossians 2:12 the King James Version).

Multi-Version Concordance Operation (8 Occurrences) 2 Corinthians 3:8 Will not the operation of the Spirit have a much greater glory? (BBE) 2 Corinthians 3:9 For if the operation of the law, producing punishment, had its glory, how much greater will be the operation of the Spirit causing righteousness? (BBE) Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (KJV WBS) Psalms 28:4 Give them according to their work, and according to the wickedness of their doings. Give them according to the operation of their hands. Bring back on them what they deserve. (WEB ASV) Psalms 28:5 Because they don't regard the works of Yahweh, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS) Psalms 145:4 One generation after another will give praise to your great acts, and make clear the operation of your strength. (BBE) Isaiah 5:12 The harp, lyre, tambourine, and flute, with wine, are at their feasts; but they don't respect the work of Yahweh, neither have they considered the operation of his hands. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS) Isaiah 28:29 This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in operation. (WBS)