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In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "bother" can be understood as the experience of annoyance, disturbance, or worry. While the specific term "bother" is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, the underlying themes of anxiety, disturbance, and the call to peace and trust in God are prevalent throughout Scripture.
Anxiety and WorryThe Bible addresses the human tendency to worry and be anxious, which can be seen as a form of being "bothered" by life's circumstances. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks directly to this issue:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" (
Matthew 6:25).
Jesus encourages His followers to trust in God's provision and care, emphasizing that worry is unnecessary for those who have faith in God's sovereignty and goodness.
Disturbance and PeaceThe Bible also speaks to the disturbances that can bother individuals, whether they are external conflicts or internal struggles. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, offers guidance on how to handle such disturbances:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (
Philippians 4:6-7).
Here, Paul advises believers to turn to prayer and thanksgiving as a means to combat anxiety and disturbance, promising that God's peace will protect their hearts and minds.
Trust in GodThroughout Scripture, there is a recurring theme of trusting in God as a remedy for being bothered by life's challenges. The Psalms, in particular, are rich with expressions of trust in God's protection and deliverance:
"Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken" (
Psalm 55:22).
This verse encourages believers to release their burdens to God, trusting in His sustaining power and faithfulness.
Interpersonal RelationshipsIn terms of interpersonal relationships, the Bible provides guidance on how to handle situations where one might be bothered by others. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Colossians, advises:
"Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you" (
Colossians 3:13).
This instruction highlights the importance of patience, forgiveness, and grace in dealing with others, reflecting the forgiveness that believers have received from Christ.
ConclusionWhile the Bible may not use the word "bother" explicitly, it addresses the concept through teachings on anxiety, peace, trust in God, and interpersonal relationships. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's provision, seek His peace, and extend grace to others, thereby overcoming the disturbances and worries that life may bring.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To annoy; to trouble; to worry; to perplex. See Pother.
2. (v. i.) To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.
3. (n.) One who, or that which, bothers; state of perplexity or annoyance; embarrassment; worry; disturbance; petty trouble; as, to be in a bother.
Greek
3930. parecho -- to furnish, to present... Word Origin from para and echo Definition to furnish, to present NASB Word Usage
became (1),
bother* (3), bothers* (1), bringing (2), cause (1), furnished (1
...2873. kopos -- laborious toil
... Word Origin from kopto Definition laborious toil NASB Word Usagebother* (3),
bothers* (1), labor (7), labors (4), toil (2), trouble (1)....
Library
Chapter xlv
... Do notbother about your utensils, for the good things of all the land of Egypt
are to be yours. So stirring an experience cannot remain hid....
The Test of Courage
... God. As for what men may think or say, that does not matter much. Do you
think we shallbother much about that in eternity?". There...
How a Religious Man Should Commit Himself to God in all...
... alone with God outside the world, and as if your mind were already in eternity and
separated from the body so that it will certainly notbother about worldly...
The Wine of Prayer
... They neverbother the grape-vines; it is only the pilgrims that they annoy.
The soil is rocky and hard to subdue and cultivate....
When Diamond Got Home He Found his Father at Home Already...
... again. "The folly of childhood," sighed his mother,. "Has always been my
especialbother.". The yellow-beaks they slept on and on"-....
"There, Baby!" Said Diamond; "I'M So Happy that I Can Only Sing...
... I wonder if she will fight for it, and whether I shall have to help her. I won't
bother my head about that. Time enough yet! Hey diddle! hey diddle!...
Spelling God.
... It's a purpose of strong steady pure clinging brooding love. Thebother
is we don't know what that word love means; none of us....
Simplified Spelling.
... Christian, too. That is thebother, the cheapening of things; we call a thing
Christian which is less than the thing it is called. Some...
Tarshish or Nineveh?
... This is the one thing worth while. Thebother is we don't always get the verbs,
the action words, of that sentence straight. John was a man sent from God....
Prayer is Projecting One's Spirit Personality.
... windows. But the spirit beings who are here listening to us, and deeply
concerned with our discussion did notbother with the doors....
Thesaurus
Bother (9 Occurrences)... 3. (n.) One who, or that which, bothers; state of perplexity or annoyance;
embarrassment; worry; disturbance; petty trouble; as, to be in a
bother.
...Contend (56 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:9 Yahweh said to me, "Don'tbother Moab, neither contend with them
in battle; for I will not give you of his land for a possession; because I...
Provoke (64 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:9 Yahweh said to me, "Don'tbother Moab, neither contend with them
in battle; for I will not give you of his land for a possession; because I...
Opportunity (35 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let thatbother you,
but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it. (WEB WEY RSV)....
Official (45 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Whybother the Teacher any more?" (See NAS)....
Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Whybother the Teacher any more?" (See NIV)....
Locked (19 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Luke 11:7 and he from within will answer and say,'Don'tbother
me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed....
Worry (14 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let thatbother you,
but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it. (See NAS)....
Frontier (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:19 and when you come near over against the children of Ammon,
don'tbother them, nor contend with them; for I will not give you of the land of...
Ruler's (13 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Whybother the Teacher any more?" (WEB RSV)....
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