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In the context of the Bible, the term "proved" often refers to the process of testing, examining, or demonstrating the truth, faithfulness, or quality of something or someone. This concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, where God, individuals, and circumstances serve as agents of proving.
Divine Testing and ProvingGod frequently tests His people to prove their faith and obedience. In the Old Testament, this is evident in the account of Abraham, whom God tested by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac.
Genesis 22:1-2 states, "Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. 'Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will show you.'"
The purpose of such divine testing is not for God to learn something new, as He is omniscient, but to reveal the depth of faith and commitment in the hearts of His people.
Deuteronomy 8:2 explains, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments."
Human Testing and ProvingHumans are also called to prove themselves in their faith and actions. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to examine and prove themselves. In
2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul writes, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?"
This self-examination is crucial for maintaining a genuine and vibrant faith. It involves assessing one's beliefs, actions, and motivations to ensure alignment with God's will and truth.
Proving God's FaithfulnessThe Bible also speaks of proving God's faithfulness and promises. In
Malachi 3:10 , God invites His people to test Him in the matter of tithing: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts, "and see if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."
This passage highlights the reciprocal nature of proving, where God invites His people to trust and obey Him, promising to demonstrate His faithfulness in return.
Proving Through TrialsTrials and tribulations are often the means by which faith is proved and refined.
James 1:2-3 encourages believers to view trials as opportunities for growth: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."
Such testing is not merely punitive but serves a redemptive purpose, strengthening believers and drawing them closer to God.
ConclusionThe concept of proving in the Bible encompasses divine testing, self-examination, and the demonstration of God's faithfulness. It is a multifaceted process that reveals the authenticity of faith and the reliability of God's promises. Through testing, believers are refined and equipped for greater service in the Kingdom of God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Prove.
Greek
1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become... happened (46), happening (5), happens (3), has (3), join* (1), joined (3), made
(15), occur (3), occurred (18), performed (4), prove (7),
proved (6), proving (1
...3131. manna -- manna
... In fact, the Rabbis taught that Messiah would prove his authority by repeating
just this miracle by which, they held, Moses hadproved his....
156. aitia -- cause, reason
... From the same as aiteo; a cause (as if asked for), ie (logical) reason (motive,
matter), (legal) crime (alleged orproved) -- accusation, case, cause, crime...
1730. endeigma -- an indication, a proof
... Noun, Neuter Transliteration: endeigma Phonetic Spelling: (en'-dighe-mah) Short
Definition: a plain token, sign, proof Definition: (a thingproved, hence) a...
2147. heurisko -- to find
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to find NASB Word Usage find (48), finding
(9), finds (10), found (104), get (1), obtained (1),proved (1), regarded (1)....
Strong's Hebrew
1232. Buqqiyyahu -- "proved of Yah," a Levite... 1231, 1232. Buqqiyyahu. 1233 . "
proved of Yah," a Levite. Transliteration:
Buqqiyyahu Phonetic Spelling: (book-kee-yaw') Short Definition: Bukkiah.
...6663. tsadeq -- to be just or righteous
... justified (5), justifies (1), justify (5), justifying (2), lead the to righteousness
(1), made your appear righteous (2), properly restored (1),proved right (1...
974. bachan -- to examine, try
... root Definition to examine, try NASB Word Usage assay (2), examine (2),proved
(1), test (7), tested (3), tests (3), tried (5), tries (2), try (3)....
5254. nasah -- to test, try
... root Definition to test, try NASB Word Usage make a test (1),proved (1), put (1),
put to the test (2), tempted (3), test (13), tested (9), testing (3), tried...
3576. kazab -- to lie, be a liar
... root Definition to lie, be a liar NASB Word Usage fail (2), false (1), liars (1),
lie (6), lied (2), lying (1), prove me a liar (1),proved a liar (1), told...
6942. qadash -- to be set apart or consecrated
... holy (5), keep (1), keep it holy (2), keep the holy (3), made it holy (1), manifest
my holiness (2), prepare (2), prove myself holy (2),proved himself holy (1...
553. amets -- to be stout, strong, bold, alert
... 1), hardened (1), increases (1), made his obstinate (1), made firm (1), made haste
(2), made strong (1), makes her strong (1), mighty (1),proved...strong (1...
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The Thesis to beProved
... FIRST PART I. THE THESIS TO BEPROVED. A description of the terms contained
in the Thesis.2. The reason why the description of the...
How it isProved that Every Body Also is from God. That the Soul...
... Concerning Two Souls, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 3. "How It isProved
that Every Body Also is from God. That the Soul Which...
It isProved by the Witness of Scripture that all Duty is Either "...
... by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Book I. Chapter XI. It isproved by the
witness of Scripture that all duty is either "ordinary" or?...
It isProved that this God was Incarnate.
... Chapter LXIII."It isproved that this God was incarnate. And Trypho said, "This
point has beenproved to me forcibly, and by many arguments, my friend....
Argument. --It isProved from the Scriptures that Christ was...
... Chapter XX. Argument."It isProved from the Scriptures that Christ Was
Called an Angel. But Yet It is Shown from Other Parts of...
PerseveranceProved.
... LECTURE XLIX. PERSEVERANCEPROVED. 2. I REMARK, that God is able to preserve
and keep the true saints from apostacy, in consistency...
It isProved that the Psalm, "The Lord Said to My Lord," Etc....
... Chapter LXXXIII."It isproved that the Psalm, "The Lord said to My Lord,"
etc., does not suit Hezekiah. "For your teachers have...
It isProved that Jesus was the Name of God in the Book of Exodus.
... Chapter LXXV."It isproved that Jesus was the name of God in the book
of Exodus. "Moreover, in the book of Exodus we have also...
It isProved that this Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled.
... Chapter LI."It isproved that this prophecy has been fulfilled. And when
I ceased, Trypho said, "All the words of the prophecy...
The Same isProved from the visions which Appeared to Jacob.
... Chapter LVIII."The same isproved from the visions which appeared to Jacob.
Then I continued, "I purpose to quote to you Scriptures...
Thesaurus
Proved (49 Occurrences)... & pp) of Prove. Multi-Version Concordance
Proved (49 Occurrences).
... " (See NIV). Luke
6:16 James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who
proved to be a traitor.
...Justus (3 Occurrences)
... in Rome on his arrival there had lost its first warmth, and when in consequence,
probably, of their fear of persecution, most of them hadproved untrue and...
Tried (96 Occurrences)
... & pp of Try. 2. (adj.)Proved; tested; faithful; trustworthy; as, a tried friend.
3. (imp.... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). Psalms 17:3 You haveproved my heart....
Iconium (6 Occurrences)
... It was Hadrian who raised the city to colonial rank; this isproved by its new title,
Colonia Aelia Hadriana Iconiensium, and by a recently discovered...
Essayed (4 Occurrences)
... (WBS). 1 Samuel 17:39 And David girded his sword upon his apparel, and
he assayed to go; for he had notproved it. And David said...
Pekah (11 Occurrences)
... 2. Attitude of Assyria: Tiglath-pileser III was now ruler of Assyria, and in successive
campaigns since 745 hadproved himself a resistless conqueror....
Proven (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (pp / a.)Proved. Multi-Version Concordance Proven
(3 Occurrences). Romans 5:4 and perseverance, proven...
Convict (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (pa)Proved or found guilty; convicted. 2.
(n.) A personproved guilty of a crime alleged against him...
Assayed (5 Occurrences)
... (ASV). 1 Samuel 17:39 And David girded his sword upon his armor, and he assayed
to go; for he had notproved it. And David said unto...
Sin (782 Occurrences)
... The doctrine of original sin isproved,.... (4.) It isproved also from the necessity,
absolutely and universally, of regeneration (John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17)....
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