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The term "fared" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible as a standalone word, but it is often understood in the context of how individuals or groups have prospered, succeeded, or experienced certain conditions throughout biblical narratives. The concept of "faring" is closely related to the outcomes or experiences of people as they journey through life, often reflecting their obedience or disobedience to God.
Biblical Context and Usage1.
General Prosperity and Well-being: The idea of faring well is frequently associated with God's blessings upon His people. In the Old Testament, the Israelites' prosperity was often contingent upon their faithfulness to God's commandments. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 28, blessings for obedience include prosperity in the land, fruitful harvests, and victory over enemies. Conversely, disobedience leads to curses and hardship.
2.
Individual Experiences: The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals whose lives illustrate the concept of faring well or poorly based on their relationship with God. For example, Joseph, despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, ultimately fared well because "the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man" (
Genesis 39:2). His faithfulness and integrity led to his rise to power in Egypt.
3.
Spiritual Well-being: Beyond material prosperity, the Bible emphasizes spiritual well-being as the ultimate measure of how one fares. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches that true prosperity is found in spiritual riches rather than earthly wealth. In
Matthew 6:19-21 , Jesus instructs, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
4.
Community and National Outcomes: The fate of nations and communities in the Bible often reflects their collective faithfulness or rebellion against God. The nation of Israel, for example, experienced periods of peace and prosperity under righteous leaders and times of turmoil and defeat when they turned away from God. The book of Judges illustrates this cycle repeatedly, as the Israelites fared well under judges who led them back to God and suffered under foreign oppression when they strayed.
5.
Eternal Perspective: The Bible ultimately points to an eternal perspective on how one fares. In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (
Luke 16:19-31), Jesus contrasts the earthly prosperity of the rich man with the eternal comfort of Lazarus, who suffered in life but was comforted in Abraham's bosom after death. This parable underscores the importance of spiritual readiness and the eternal consequences of one's earthly life.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of faring well in the Bible is deeply intertwined with one's relationship with God. It serves as a reminder that true prosperity is not merely material but encompasses spiritual health and alignment with God's will. The biblical narrative consistently points to the idea that those who trust in the Lord and follow His commandments will ultimately fare well, both in this life and in eternity.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Fare.
Strong's Hebrew
1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be... 4), done* (1), ended* (13), endure (3), event* (1), exhausted (1), existed (3),
exists (2), extend (3), extended (3), fall (4), fallen (1),
fared (1), fell (1
...6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), evildoer* (2), evildoers* (1), execute (24), executed (10), executes (5), executing
(1), exercise (1), exercises (1), exerted (1),fared (1), fashions (1...
Library
How itFared Further with the Master
... CHAPTER XI HOW ITFARED FURTHER WITH THE MASTER. NOW it came to pass that before
a year was out, it happened to him as Nicholas had foretold....
General Corruption.
... To listen to these advocates for Revision, you would almost suppose that itfared
with the Gospel at this instant as it hadfared with the original Copy of the...
Eighth Chapter
... How itfared with the Doctor after this, and how he fell into great tribulation
and contempt, till he fell ill thereby; and how the layman counselled him, and...
The Longbeards' Saga. AD 400
... at the raven's meal Bide the sharp bill's doom.' Clutching the dwarfs work then,
Clutching the bullock's shell, Girding gray iron on, Forthfared the Winils all...
The Essay which Brings up the Rear in this Very Guilty Volume is...
... How has itfared with the Bible?... It hasfared with Sophocles therefore, (according
to Mr. Jowett,) in all respects as it hasfared with the Bible....
The Rich Man and Lazarus.
... XXVI. THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed
in purple and fine linen, andfared sumptuously every day: and there was a...
The Society of Friends, or Quakers.
... The United States government would havefared better with the aborigines of the
country if it had followed the humane example of Roger Williams and William Penn...
Concerning the Words Ascribed to John by all the Four Evangelists...
... be apparent that any other writer is as little chargeable with untruth, with whom,
in the process of recalling anything for narration, it hasfared only in a...
The Rich Man and Lazarus
... linen;" and, consequently, esteemed the more highly, both as appearing suitably
to his fortune, and as an encourager of trade; " "andfared sumptuously every...
The Shame and Spitting
... There what I might venture to call a pattern mixture of Jew and Gentile power
held court, but our Lordfared no better in the united company....
Thesaurus
Fared (8 Occurrences)...Fared (8 Occurrences). Luke 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed
in purple and fine linen, and
fared sumptuously every day: (KJV WBS).
...Fare (13 Occurrences)
... state, or pass through any experience, good or bad; to be attended with any
circumstances or train of events, fortunate or unfortunate; as, hefared well, or...
Uri'ah (32 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 2 Samuel 11:7 And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how
Joab did, and how the peoplefared, and how the war prospered. (See RSV)....
Livestock (124 Occurrences)
... Water the sheep, and go and feed them." (WEB NAS). Genesis 30:29 He said to him,
"You know how I have served you, and how your livestock havefared with me....
Greeting (19 Occurrences)
... King James Version, margin "peace"); 2 Samuel 11:7, "how Joab did, and how the people
did" (the Revised Version (British and American) "fared," the King James...
Welfare (32 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). 2 Samuel 11:7 When Uriah was come to him, David asked of him how Joab
did, and how the peoplefared, and how the war prospered. (See NAS)....
Far-echoing (1 Occurrence)
Far-echoing. Fare, Far-echoing.Fared . Multi-Version Concordance Far-echoing
(1 Occurrence).... (WEY). Fare, Far-echoing.Fared . Reference Bible.
Fares (1 Occurrence)
Rahab (14 Occurrences)
... The spies reported how it hadfared with them (Joshua 2:1-7). They had been exposed
to danger in Jericho, and had been saved by the fidelity of Rahab the harlot...
Moneychanger
... the world. (see PASSOVER.) When our Lord drove the traffickers out of the
temple, these money-changersfared worst. Their tables...
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