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The term "richly" in the Bible often conveys the idea of abundance, generosity, and the fullness of God's provision. It is used to describe both material and spiritual blessings bestowed by God upon His people. The concept of being richly blessed is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing God's desire to provide for His creation in a manner that exceeds mere sufficiency.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the idea of being richly blessed is frequently associated with the covenantal promises of God. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 28:11, God promises Israel that He will "make you abound in prosperity" if they obey His commandments. This abundance is not limited to material wealth but includes fertility, success, and peace. The Hebrew understanding of richness often encompassed a holistic view of well-being, including family, land, and spiritual health.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of being richly blessed takes on a more spiritual dimension. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often speaks of the riches of God's grace and mercy. In
Ephesians 1:7-8 , Paul writes, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding." Here, the richness of God's grace is portrayed as an abundant and overflowing gift that believers receive through Christ.
Richly in Christian LivingThe New Testament also encourages believers to live richly in terms of good works and generosity. In
1 Timothy 6:17-18 , Paul instructs Timothy to "command those who are rich in this present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share." This passage highlights the responsibility of those who are materially blessed to use their resources for the benefit of others, reflecting the richness of God's provision in their lives.
Spiritual RichnessThe richness of God's word is another significant theme.
Colossians 3:16 states, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." Here, the richness of Scripture is seen as a source of wisdom, teaching, and spiritual nourishment for the believer.
Eternal RichesFinally, the Bible speaks of eternal riches that await believers in the life to come. In
1 Peter 1:3-4 , Peter writes about "an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you." This eternal inheritance is the ultimate expression of God's richness, promised to those who are faithful.
In summary, the term "richly" in the Bible encompasses both the material and spiritual abundance that God provides. It serves as a reminder of His generosity and the fullness of life that He offers to those who follow Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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adv.) In a rich manner.
Greek
4146. plousios --richly...richly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: plousios Phonetic Spelling:
(ploo-see'-oce) Short Definition:
richly, abundantly Definition:
richly, abundantly.
...2023. epichoregeo -- to supply
... 2023 (from 1909 , "appropriately ," which intensifies 5524, "richly everything needed
for an ancient to be a production") -- properly, supply, as it is...
469. antapodosis -- recompense
... Cognate: 469 (a feminine noun) -- the brand of recompense (reward) thatrichly rewards
services rendered, emphasizing that they (correspond, are proportional...
Strong's Hebrew
3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance... hard (1), harder* (1), highly (4), immense (1), louder (1), measure (2), might
(2), more (2), more* (1), most (1), much* (1), quickly (1),
richly (1), serious
...Library
SeekingRichly Rewarded
... SeekingRichly Rewarded. A Sermon (No.3409). Published on Thursday, June 4th, 1914.
Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. At [4]the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington....
Colossians iii. 16, 17
... "Let the word of Christ dwell in yourichly in all wisdom... "Let the word of Christ
dwell in yourichly"; or rather not this way alone, but another also....
May one Lose the Blessing?
... and desire to retain it, there is another matter of the last importance that must
be attended to, viz., letting "the Word of Christ dwell in yourichly in all...
1 Timothy vi. 13-16
... Ver.17. "But in the living God," he says, "who giveth usrichly all things to
enjoy.".... For howrichly and ungrudgingly are all these bestowed!...
Prayer and the Word of God
... God's Word is the basis, as it is the directory of the prayer of faith. "Let
the word of Christ dwell in yourichly in all wisdom," says St....
Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!
... unless you will examine and search the Scriptures to discover what "He hath said."
Should we not, beside reading Scripture, store our memoriesrichly with the...
The Spiritual Meaning of Circumcision.
... Learn then, my children, concerning all thingsrichly, [1567] that Abraham, the
first who enjoined circumcision, looking forward in spirit to Jesus, practised...
Thou Shalt not Commit Adultery.
... Therefore God has also mostrichly blessed this estate above all others, and, in
addition, has bestowed on it and wrapped up in it everything in the world, to...
Anschar, Apostle of the North.
... But close beside that place he seemed to see a pleasant path, and on this path a
beautiful lady,richly adorned, and with her many other women in white robes...
The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
... He made their prison a Bethel, the house of God, and the very gate of heaven-thus
richly blessing their souls for refusing to render unto man the things that...
Thesaurus
Richly (26 Occurrences)...Richly (26 Occurrences).
... 1 Corinthians 1:5 that you have been so
richly blessed in
Him, with readiness of speech and fulness of knowledge. (WEY).
...Savior (60 Occurrences)
... WBS NAS RSV NIV). Titus 3:6 whom he poured out on usrichly, through Jesus
Christ our Savior; (WEB WBS NAS RSV NIV). 2 Peter 1:1 Simon...
Dwell (474 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 1:14). We are exhorted to "let the word of God dwell in usrichly"
(Colossians 3:16; Psalm 119:11). Dwell deep occurs...
Rich (140 Occurrences)
... are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set
on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, whorichly provides us...
Increased (165 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:15 For everything is for your sakes, in order that grace, being
morerichly bestowed because of the thanksgivings of the increased number, may...
Architecture
... Facts: There remain these facts, namely, that here is described a group of buildings,
of comparatively great scale; internally, at least,richly detailed and...
Kedesh (12 Occurrences)
... From its lofty situation, Kedesh commanded a spacious view over arichly varied
landscape, With smiling cornfields, and hills clothed with oak and terebinth....
Uncertainty (4 Occurrences)
... are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set
on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, whorichly provides us...
Uncertain (13 Occurrences)
... are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set
on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, whorichly provides us...
Unstable (8 Occurrences)
... are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on
riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides usrichly with all...
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