Ungerâs Bible Dictionary explains that the word fast in the Bible is from the Hebrew word sum, meaning âto coverâ the mouth, or from the Greek word nesteuo , meaning âto abstain.â For spiritual purposes, it means to go without eating and drinking (Esther 4:16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast you for me, and ...
In recent years, many American officials have regarded withholding diplomatic relations as a way to punish countries for actions ranging from human rights abuses, to failure to abide by international law, to specific treaty violations and acts of war.e operated in a practical manner and negotiated historic breakthroughs in arms control. Our diplomatic relations never signified approval of the Soviet regime, but rather recognition of a state with which we had business to conduct in our national interest, as well as in the collective interest of our allies.
Functions of diplomacy or diplomatic mission are FOLLOWING: 1. Reporting 2. Negotiation REPORTING: Reporting involves the observation of political, economic, social and milâ¦itary condition of the host state. INGRATIATION: Negotiation is the second substantive function of diplomatic mission.