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The term "robust" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of strength, resilience, and vitality is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. In a biblical context, robustness can be understood as spiritual, physical, and moral strength, often attributed to divine empowerment and faithfulness to God's commandments.
Spiritual RobustnessSpiritual robustness is characterized by a strong and unwavering faith in God. The Apostle Paul exemplifies this in his letters, where he often speaks of the strength found in Christ. In
Ephesians 6:10, Paul urges believers to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This verse highlights the source of spiritual robustness as reliance on God's strength rather than one's own.
The Psalms frequently reflect a robust faith in God's protection and provision.
Psalm 18:32-34 states, "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and stations me upon the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze." Here, the psalmist attributes his strength and ability to God, illustrating a robust spiritual life grounded in divine support.
Physical RobustnessPhysical robustness is also acknowledged in the Bible, often as a blessing from God. The Old Testament patriarchs, such as Moses, are noted for their physical vigor even in old age.
Deuteronomy 34:7 records, "Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, nor had his strength left him." This description of Moses underscores the idea that physical robustness is a gift from God, enabling His servants to fulfill their divine missions.
The Bible also encourages maintaining physical health as a means of honoring God. In
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul reminds believers that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, urging them to "honor God with your body." This call to stewardship of one's physical health implies a responsibility to maintain robustness for the glory of God.
Moral RobustnessMoral robustness involves steadfastness in righteousness and adherence to God's laws. The book of Proverbs frequently contrasts the robust moral character of the righteous with the instability of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:25 states, "When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever." This verse suggests that moral robustness provides stability and security, rooted in a life aligned with God's will.
The life of Daniel serves as a prime example of moral robustness. Despite facing immense pressure to conform to the Babylonian culture, Daniel remained resolute in his faith and practices.
Daniel 1:8 notes, "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king’s food or wine." His unwavering commitment to God's commandments exemplifies the robust moral character that believers are called to emulate.
ConclusionWhile the term "robust" may not appear explicitly in the Bible, the principles of strength, resilience, and vitality are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. Whether through spiritual, physical, or moral dimensions, robustness is portrayed as a quality that believers are encouraged to cultivate, relying on God's power and guidance to live a life that honors Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Healthy; strong; muscular; vigorous; sound; as, a robust body; robust health.
2. (a.) Violent; rough; rude.
3. (a.) Requiring strength or vigor; as, robust employment.
Strong's Hebrew
8082a. shamen -- fat,robust... 8082, 8082a. shamen. 8082b . fat,
robust. Transliteration: shamen Short
Definition: rich. Word Origin from shamen Definition fat
...8082. shamen -- fat,robust
... 8081, 8082. shamen. 8082a . fat,robust. Transliteration: shamen Phonetic Spelling:
(shaw-mane') Short Definition: fat. fat, lusty, plenteous...
4924. mashman -- fatness
... From shaman; fat, ie (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively
and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, arobust man -- fat (one, -ness...
Library
Thus Far I have Made Answer About My Crimes, and Indeed in Defence...
... would have seemed harsh and inhuman to leave them after having been so long in coming
to them; and also if he had not become somewhat lessrobust through his...
Special Practices of Uniformity.
... bad health. What claim have we, or what obligation is God under, to give
us a more brilliant mind or a morerobust body? Who is...
Kingo, the Hymnwriter
... slime of sin". Yet it is this trait ofrobust reality that invests his hymns
with a large part of their enduring merit. "When Kingo...
Epistle xxii. To the Clergy Abiding at Rome, Concerning Many of...
... For our brother Lucian, who himself also is one of the confessors, earnest indeed
in faith, androbust in virtue, but little established in the reading of the...
To Olympias. Having Risen from the Very Gates of Death I Address...
... idle tale; and, which is indeed a greater matter, that you have applied this name
even to your bodily infirmity, which is an evidence of arobust spirit, rich...
The Coming of the Pharaoh
... Onerobust peer, with a boat-hook in his hand, leaned over the prow.... Therobust noble
turned his head and jeered good-naturedly under his breath....
Caput xv.
... We must consider that the shape of a Lion [221] signifies the leading, androbust,
and indomitable, and the assimilation, as far as possible, to the...
On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set
... Everywhere therobust and uproarious humour has come from the men who were capable
not merely of sentimentalism, but a very silly sentimentalism....
Education and Preparation.
... But he was notrobust, and loving books better than sport, and having a peculiar
tenderness and inoffensiveness of spirit, he was often abused by rude and...
Argument. --He First of all Asserts that the Law is Spiritual; and...
... And since now it was no more a paradise to be tended, but a whole world to be
cultivated, the morerobust food of flesh is offered to men, that for the...
Thesaurus
Robust (3 Occurrences)... 1. (a.) Healthy; strong; muscular; vigorous; sound; as, a
robust body;
robust health.
... 3. (a.) Requiring strength or vigor; as,
robust employment.
...Vigorous (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active force;
strong; lusty;robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant....
Lusty (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) Exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong;
vigorous;robust; healthful; able of body. 2. (superl...
Iron (104 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Rude; hard; harsh; severe. 9. (n.) Firm;robust; enduring; as, an iron
constitution. 10. (n.) Inflexible; unrelenting; as, an iron will. 11....
Fat (150 Occurrences)
... The expression "fat" is often used in figurative senses, eg abundant, exuberant,
lusty, fertile,robust, outwardly successful (Deuteronomy 32:15 Psalm 92:14...
Rugged (7 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Violent; rude; boisterous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc. 9. (n.)
Vigorous;robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc....
Robs (3 Occurrences)
Denounce (8 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS NIV). Titus 1:13 This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce
them, that they may berobust in their faith, (WEY)....
Athletic (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Befitting an athlete; strong; muscular;robust; vigorous; as, athletic
Celts. Multi-Version Concordance Athletic (2 Occurrences)....
Able-bodied (4 Occurrences)
Able-bodied. Able, Able-bodied. Ablution . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.)
Physically competent; having a sound, strong body;robust. Multi-Version Concordance...
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