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In the biblical context, the concept of "promote" often relates to the elevation or advancement of individuals, ideas, or divine principles. The Bible provides numerous examples of promotion, both in a literal sense, such as the elevation of individuals to positions of authority, and in a spiritual sense, where God's principles and kingdom are advanced.
Promotion of Individuals:1.
Joseph's Rise to Power: One of the most notable examples of promotion in the Bible is the account of Joseph. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph's faithfulness and God's favor led to his promotion. In
Genesis 41:40-41 , Pharaoh says to Joseph, "You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you." Joseph's rise from a prisoner to the second most powerful man in Egypt exemplifies divine promotion.
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David's Anointing as King: David's promotion from shepherd boy to king of Israel is another significant example. Despite his humble beginnings, God chose David for his heart and character. In
1 Samuel 16:12-13 , the Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David, saying, "Rise and anoint him, for he is the one." David's promotion was not immediate but was assured by God's promise.
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Esther's Elevation: Esther's account is a testament to God's providence and the promotion of individuals for His purposes. As a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia, Esther was positioned to save her people from destruction. Her promotion is seen as part of God's plan, as described in
Esther 4:14 , where Mordecai tells her, "And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Promotion of Divine Principles:1.
The Great Commission: The promotion of the Gospel is a central theme in the New Testament. Jesus commands His disciples to spread His teachings, as seen in
Matthew 28:19-20 : "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This directive emphasizes the promotion of God's kingdom and principles throughout the world.
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Exaltation of Humility: The Bible often promotes the principle that humility leads to exaltation. In
James 4:10 , it is written, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you." This principle is countercultural, emphasizing that true promotion comes from God and is often linked to humility and service.
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Advancement of Righteousness: The promotion of righteousness and justice is a recurring theme.
Proverbs 14:34 states, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." This highlights the belief that the promotion of righteous living leads to the elevation and blessing of a community or nation.
Spiritual Promotion:1.
Growth in Spiritual Maturity: The New Testament encourages believers to grow and be promoted in their spiritual maturity.
Ephesians 4:15 urges believers to "speak the truth in love" and "grow up in all things into Him who is the head, that is, Christ." This growth is seen as a form of spiritual promotion, advancing believers in their faith and understanding.
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Heavenly Rewards: The Bible speaks of promotion in terms of eternal rewards. In
Matthew 25:21 , Jesus tells the faithful servant, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your master." This suggests that earthly faithfulness leads to heavenly promotion.
Throughout Scripture, the theme of promotion is intricately linked with God's sovereignty, human faithfulness, and the advancement of His kingdom. Whether through the elevation of individuals or the spread of divine principles, promotion in the biblical sense is ultimately about fulfilling God's purposes and glorifying His name.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further; to encourage; to advance; to excite; as, to promote learning; to promote disorder; to promote a business venture.
2. (v. t.) To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to elevate; to raise; to prefer; to advance; as, to promote an officer.
3. (v. i.) To urge on or incite another, as to strife; also, to inform against a person.
Greek
3807. paidagogos -- a trainer of boys, ie a tutor... properly, a , authorized to train (bring) up a child by administering discipline,
chastisement, and instruction, ie doing what was necessary to
promote .
...4314. pros -- advantageous for, at (denotes local proximity)...
... 1), across (1), against (21), among (5), around (2), because (2), before (9), beside
(1), end (1), near (4), order (1), pertaining (4),promote (1), referring...
Strong's Hebrew
6329. puq -- to bring out, furnish,promote... 6328, 6329. puq. 6330 . to bring out, furnish,
promote. Transliteration: puq
Phonetic Spelling: (pook) Short Definition: obtains. Word Origin a prim.
...6744. tselach -- to prosper
...promote, prosper. (Aramaic) corresponding to tsalach; to advance (transitive or
intransitive) --promote, prosper. see HEBREW tsalach. 6743b, 6744....
3513. kabad -- to be heavy, weighty, or burdensome
... heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable
(man), lade, X more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail,promote (to honour...
7311. rum -- to be high or exalted, rise
... make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty,
(X a-)loud, mount up, offer (up), + presumptuously, (be)promote(-ion), proud...
1431. gadal -- to grow up, become great
... make, wax), great(-er, come to...estate, + things), grow(up),increase, lift up,
magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass,promote, proudly (spoken...
Library
ToPromote Unity of view
... CHAPTER VI. THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST CONSIDERED IN REGARD TO SUPERNATURAL
AGENCY. Topromote unity of view. Topromote unity of view...
How toPromote a Revival.
... LECTURE III. HOW TOPROMOTE A REVIVAL. Text."Break up your fallow ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain...
Measures toPromote Revivals.
... LECTURE XIV. MEASURES TOPROMOTE REVIVALS. Text."These men, being Jews,
do exceedingly trouble our city and teach customs which...
Through-The-Week Activities for Boys' Organized Classes
... Manage celebration.Promote class and school picnics....Promote musical and dramatic
entertainments in settlements and orphanages. Visit sick boys in hospital....
Upon Compassion. Preached the First Sunday in Lent.
... And it is, in numberless cases, much more in our power to lessen the miseries of
others than topromote their positive happiness, any otherwise than as the...
From the Close of the General Conference of 1828 to the Beginning...
... they fulfilled their high and weighty trusts gave general satisfaction to the Church,
and tended powerfully to keep up its union, and topromote its peace and...
On the Negative Spirit
... It is quite certain the realists like Zola do in one sensepromote morality " they
promote it in the sense in which the hangman promotes it, in the sense in...
Though These Eternal Moral Obligations are Indeed of Themselves...
... of the whole world.The same thing may likewise further appear from the following
consideration:"Whatever tends directly and certainly topromote the good and...
Upon Human Nature.
... self, and tending to private good, his own preservation and happiness; and the nature
of man as having respect to society, and tending topromote public good...
"Bought with a Price"
... therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." I have
no doubt the intention of our departed brother was topromote God's glory by...
Thesaurus
Promote (21 Occurrences)... or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further;
to encourage; to advance; to excite; as, to
promote learning; to
promote...Nourish (16 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; topromote the growth
of in attainments. 6. (vi) Topromote growth; to furnish nutriment....
Friendly (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Having the temper and disposition of a friend;
disposed topromote the good of another; kind; favorable....
Foster (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To feed; to nourish; to support; to bring up. 2. (vt) To cherish; topromote
the growth of; to encourage; to sustain andpromote; as, to foster genius....
Richly (26 Occurrences)
... is for your sakes, in order that grace, being more richly bestowed because of the
thanksgivings of the increased number, may more and morepromote the glory of...
Expedient (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Advantageous; suitable to a purpose, especially to one's own benefit; hastening
or forward; hence, tending to further orpromote a proposed object; fit...
Promoted (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofPromote. Multi-Version Concordance
Promoted (9 Occurrences). Judges 9:9 But the olive tree...
Heresy (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) An opinion held in opposition to the established doctrine, and tending to
promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc...
Promising (5 Occurrences)
Honor (240 Occurrences)
... them." (See NIV). Numbers 22:17 for I willpromote you to very great honor,
and whatever you say to me I will do. Please come therefore...
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