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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "adds" can be understood in various ways, often relating to the increase or augmentation of blessings, wisdom, or consequences based on one's actions and relationship with God. The term "adds" is frequently associated with divine provision, wisdom, and the outcomes of obedience or disobedience to God's commandments.
Divine Provision and BlessingsThe Bible often speaks of God adding blessings to the lives of those who are faithful and obedient. In the Old Testament, God's covenant with Israel included promises of prosperity and abundance as a result of their adherence to His laws. For example, in
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 , it is written, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God."
Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus speaks of God's provision in the Sermon on the Mount. In
Matthew 6:33 , He instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, Jesus emphasizes that prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness leads to the addition of necessary provisions.
Wisdom and UnderstandingThe concept of adding is also linked to wisdom and understanding. Proverbs, a book known for its focus on wisdom, frequently mentions the benefits of acquiring wisdom.
Proverbs 9:11 states, "For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life." This verse highlights the idea that wisdom, which begins with the fear of the Lord, results in the addition of life and longevity.
Consequences of ActionsThe Bible also addresses the addition of consequences based on one's actions, particularly in the context of sin and disobedience. In
Revelation 22:18 , a warning is given regarding the words of prophecy: "I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book." This serves as a stern reminder of the seriousness of altering God's word and the resulting consequences.
Spiritual Growth and MaturityIn the New Testament, the concept of adding is also related to spiritual growth and maturity. The Apostle Peter encourages believers to add to their faith virtues that lead to a fruitful Christian life. In
2 Peter 1:5-7 , he writes, "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love." This passage outlines a progression of spiritual qualities that believers are to cultivate, demonstrating that spiritual growth involves the addition of Christ-like attributes.
In summary, the concept of "adds" in the Bible encompasses the addition of blessings, wisdom, consequences, and spiritual virtues, all of which are deeply connected to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments.
Greek
4007a. per -- indeed (adds force to the preceding word)... 4007, 4007a. per. 4007b . indeed (
adds force to the preceding word).
Transliteration: per Short Definition: if. Word Origin enclitic
...4007. per -- indeed (adds force to the preceding word)
... 4006, 4007. per. 4007a . indeed (adds force to the preceding word).
Transliteration: per Phonetic Spelling: (per) Short Definition: whosoever....
310. anaboao -- to cry out
... heartfelt). [310 () is an intensified form of "to cry out." The prefix ()
adds the idea, "up to the maximum (limit)."]. Word Origin...
1731. endeiknumi -- to indicate (by word or act), to prove
... The prefix 1722 ()adds the dimension of "abiding " making the "showing
forth" on "" for all to see, ie so "no one could miss it."....
3844. para -- from beside, by the side of, by, beside
... 3844 () usuallyadds the overtone, "from " (implying participation) and can be followed
by the , , or case -- each one conveying a distinct nuance....
1065. ge -- emphasizes the word to which it is joined
... 1065 -- an emphatic particle meaning , . 1065 ()adds the idea " ()" which
stresses the part of a comparison (a two-part statement)....
302. an -- usually untranslatable, but generally denoting...
... stipulation, prerequisite). Thisadds an important () sense to a statement
which the sense of that statement. 302 () "indicates...
2007. epitithemi -- to lay upon, to place upon
... Word Origin from epi and tithemi Definition to lay upon, to place upon NASB Word
Usage add (1),adds (1), applied (2), attack (1), beat* (1), gave (2), laid (9...
5245. hupernikao -- to be more than conqueror
... 1, 39.58). 5245 () is used only in Ro 8:37. [The intensive prefix ()adds
the idea, " victory" (ie of a conqueror).]. Word Origin...
1928. epidiatassomai -- to add provisions
... with additions. Word Origin from epi and diatasso Definition to add provisions
NASB Word Usageadds conditions (1). add to. Middle...
Strong's Hebrew
3131. Yosiphyah -- "Yahadds," an Israelite... 3130, 3131. Yosiphyah. 3132 . "Yah
adds," an Israelite. Transliteration: Yosiphyah
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-sif-yaw') Short Definition: Josiphiah.
...3254. yasaph -- to add
... root Definition to add NASB Word Usage add (26), add to it more (1), added (8),
added...more (1), adding (3),adds (4), again (58), again* (9), another (3...
Library
But in what CyprianAdds, Saying, "Nor yet Because Men once have...
... Book V. Chapter. 3. " 3. But in what Cyprianadds, saying, "Nor yet because
men once have erred? "3. But in what Cyprianadds...
Whether "One"Adds Anything to "Being"?
... THE UNITY OF GOD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether "one"adds anything to "being"?
Objection... quantity. Therefore "one"adds something to "being."...
HeAdds to the Foregoing the Testimony of S. Jerome.
... Book VII. Chapter XXVI. Headds to the foregoing the testimony of S. Jerome.
Jerome, the Teacher of the Catholics, whose writings...
Whether the External ActionAdds any Goodness or Malice to that of...
... OF GOODNESS AND MALICE IN EXTERNAL HUMAN AFFAIRS (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the external
actionadds any goodness or malice to that of the interior act?...
But this Aristobulus AlsoAdds, that for the Feast of the Passover...
... Section IV. But this Aristobulus alsoadds, that for the feast of the
Passover it was necessary? But this Aristobulus alsoadds...
After that the Same ApostleAdds, and Says...
... Section 15. After that the same Apostleadds, and says? 15. After that
the same Apostleadds, and says, "Thou art bound to a wife...
HeAdds to This, as if He had Brought Together an Argument with...
... Chapter XXII. Headds to this, as if he had brought together an argument
with conclusive demonstrations? Headds to this, as if...
CelsusAdds, that it was Foretold to the Jews...
... Chapter XX. Celsusadds, that it was foretold to the Jews? Celsusadds,
that it was foretold to the Jews, that if they did not...
To the Foregoing HeAdds Rufinus and the Blessed Augustine.
... Book VII. Chapter XXVII. To the foregoing headds Rufinus and the blessed
Augustine. Rufinus also, a Christian philosopher, with...
The Imagination AlsoAdds Even to Things we have not Seen, those...
... Book XI. Chapter 10."The Imagination AlsoAdds Even to Things We Have
Not Seen, Those Things Which We Have Seen Elsewhere. 17....
Thesaurus
Adds (9 Occurrences)...Adds (9 Occurrences).
... (WEB DBY NAS RSV). Hebrews 10:9 He then
adds, "I have come
to do Thy will." He does away with the first in order to establish the second.
...Three (5005 Occurrences)
... nego (Azariah) fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace." [?]
the version of Theodotion; see "Text and Versions" below)adds, "And they...
Dagon (9 Occurrences)
... The sacred writeradds that from that time on the priests of Dagon and all those
that entered the house of Dagon refrained from stepping upon the miphtan of...
Salem (5 Occurrences)
... as "the King's Vale." The general opinion among the Jews was that Salem was the
same as Jerusalem, as stated by Josephus (Ant., I, x, 2), whoadds (VII, iii, 2...
Stork (6 Occurrences)
... To this same diet the storkadds carrion and other offensive matter, and the
laws of Moses, as a rule, are formulated with good reason....
Hymenaeus (2 Occurrences)
... concerning faith. The apostleadds that he had delivered Hymeneus and Alexander
unto Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme. 2...
Eucharist
... Headds the exhortation "eat" at the giving of the bread, and puts the personal
command, "Drink ye all of it," in place of the mere statement, "and they all...
Supper (17 Occurrences)
... Headds the exhortation "eat" at the giving of the bread, and puts the personal
command, "Drink ye all of it," in place of the mere statement, "and they all...
Add (135 Occurrences)
... To add to, to augment; to increase; as, itadds to our anxiety. 5. (vi) To perform
the arithmetical operation of addition; as, headds rapidly. Int....
Addressing (10 Occurrences)
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