Topical Encyclopedia
The term "roomy" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of spaciousness or ample space is present in various passages, often symbolizing abundance, freedom, or divine blessing. In the biblical context, spaciousness can be both literal and metaphorical, representing God's provision and the freedom found in His presence.
Old Testament References1.
Promised Land: The idea of a "roomy" or spacious land is central to the promises given to the patriarchs. In
Genesis 26:22, Isaac names a well "Rehoboth," saying, "For now the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land." This reflects the promise of a land that is ample and sufficient for the needs of God's people.
2.
Psalm 18:19: The psalmist declares, "He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me." Here, the spacious place symbolizes deliverance and the freedom that comes from God's intervention and favor.
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Isaiah 54:2-3: The prophet Isaiah speaks to Israel, "Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left; your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities." This passage uses the imagery of a tent being expanded to illustrate the growth and blessing that God promises to His people.
New Testament References1.
John 10:10: Jesus states, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness." While not using the word "roomy," the concept of abundant life implies a spiritual spaciousness and freedom that Jesus offers to His followers.
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Matthew 7:13-14: Jesus contrasts the narrow and wide gates, saying, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Here, the broad road is not a positive spaciousness but rather a warning against the ease of following a path away from God.
Theological ImplicationsIn a biblical sense, "roomy" or spaciousness often signifies the blessings and freedom that come from living in accordance with God's will. It is associated with the abundance of life that God provides, both materially and spiritually. The spaciousness of God's provision contrasts with the confinement and limitations of life apart from Him.
Practical ApplicationBelievers are encouraged to seek the "roomy" places that God provides, which may involve stepping out in faith to embrace the opportunities and blessings He offers. This can mean trusting in God's provision, expanding one's spiritual horizons, and living in the freedom that comes from a relationship with Christ. The concept of spaciousness in the Bible serves as a reminder of God's generosity and the abundant life He desires for His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Having ample room; spacious; large; as, a roomy mansion; a roomy deck.
Strong's Hebrew
4800. merchab -- a broad orroomy place... 4799, 4800. merchab. 4801 . a broad or
roomy place. Transliteration: merchab
Phonetic Spelling: (mer-khawb') Short Definition: place.
...7342. rachab -- wide, broad
... broad, large, at liberty, proud, wide. From rachab;roomy, in any (or every) direction,
literally or figuratively -- broad, large, at liberty, proud, wide....
6601. pathah -- to be spacious, wide or open
... A primitive root; to open, ie Be (causatively, make)roomy; usually figuratively
(in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a...
4060a. middah -- measure, measurement, stature, size, a garment
... NASB Word Usage area (1), extent (1), measure (6), measurement (7), measurements
(13), measures of volume (1), measuring (10), robes (1),roomy (1), section (7...
7337. rachab -- to be or grow wide or large
... 1), made your wide (1), made room (1), makes room (1), open your wide (1), open
wide (1), opened their wide (1), rejoice (1), relieved (1),roomy (1), speaks...
Library
Book viii. On the Various Meanings of Words and Names
... [John14:6; Ps.118(119):26 Vulgate]. Broad places are an expanse of seductive vices;
in the gospel: the way that leads to destruction has a wide,roomy door....
A visit to the Base
... The wide,roomy railway compartments, the slow, steady movement of the broad gauge
train, enabling one to read and write with comfort; the rush with a tin...
Introductory
... it. Instead of being an open,roomy vessel for holding things, it may be
awkwardly shaped, and sometimes difficult to open at all....
Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed.
... [The temple space being level androomy tempted the people of Jerusalem to use it
as a thoroughfare, or short-cut from one part of the city to another, but...
Of the Nature and the Amazing Power of Memory.
... And I enter the fields androomy chambers of memory, where are the treasures of
countless images, imported into it from all manner of things by the senses....
Naparima and Montserrat
... The houses, howeverroomy and comfortable, and however rich the gardens which
surrounded them, were mostly patched together out of the most heterogeneous...
On the Symbols of Pythagoras.
... and confined" which is circumscribed according to the commandments and prohibitions,
and the opposite one, which leads to perdition, "broad androomy," open to...
A Discourse of the Building, Nature, Excellency, and Government of...
... So situate it is, soroomy, fair, So warm, so blessed, with such wholesome air,
That 'tis enticing: whoso wishes well To his soul's health, should covet here...
The Savanna of Aripo
... wide plantations of Cacao, only fourteen years old, but in full and most profitable
bearing; rich meadows with huge clumps of bamboo; and aroomy timber-house...
Who was Nicholas?
... Their largeroomy houses were hospitals, called generally "the houses of God." Such
houses can be traced back amongst the Waldenses, or "Brethren," to the year...
Thesaurus
Roomy (2 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Having ample room; spacious; large; as, a
roomy mansion;
a
roomy deck. Multi-Version Concordance
Roomy (2 Occurrences).
...Roost (4 Occurrences)
Room (174 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To occupy a room or rooms; to lodge; as, they arranged to room together.
7. (a.) Spacious;roomy. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Broad (113 Occurrences)
... Hebrew "the mouth of") distress into a broad place" (Job 36:16); the liberty of
obedience or liberty within the law (Psalm 119:96, "broad," "roomy," "at liberty...
Commodious (1 Occurrence)
... (a.) Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious
and convenient;roomy and comfortable; as, a commodious house. Int....
Ample (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Large; great in size, extent, capacity,
or bulk; spacious;roomy; widely extended. 2. (a.) Fully...
Spacious (10 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Inclosing an extended space; having large or ample room; not contracted
or narrow; capacious;roomy; as, spacious bounds; a spacious church; a spacious...
Rooms (69 Occurrences)
Proper (62 Occurrences)
... Isaac called the name of the well, Contention, because the herdsmen of Gerar "contended"
with him; another well he called Broad Places (roomy places), because...
Names (133 Occurrences)
... Isaac called the name of the well, Contention, because the herdsmen of Gerar "contended"
with him; another well he called Broad Places (roomy places), because...
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