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In the biblical context, the term "supplies" often refers to the provision of necessary resources, whether material, spiritual, or emotional, that God provides for His people. The concept of divine provision is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, illustrating God's faithfulness and care for His creation.
Old TestamentIn the Old Testament, God's provision of supplies is evident in various narratives. One of the most notable examples is the provision of manna and quail for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. In
Exodus 16:4, the Lord says to Moses, "Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day." This miraculous supply of food underscores God's ability to meet the needs of His people even in desolate circumstances.
Another significant instance is found in
1 Kings 17, where God provides for the prophet Elijah during a time of drought. The Lord commands ravens to bring him bread and meat, and later, He sustains Elijah, the widow, and her son with a jar of flour and a jug of oil that never run dry (
1 Kings 17:14-16). These accounts highlight God's sovereignty and His willingness to provide for those who trust in Him.
New TestamentIn the New Testament, Jesus Christ embodies the ultimate provision of God. He teaches about God's care for His people in the Sermon on the Mount, saying, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’... But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (
Matthew 6:31, 33). Here, Jesus emphasizes the importance of prioritizing spiritual pursuits, assuring believers that their material needs will be met by their Heavenly Father.
The feeding of the five thousand, as recorded in
John 6:1-14, is another powerful demonstration of divine provision. With just five barley loaves and two small fish, Jesus miraculously supplies enough food to satisfy the multitude, with twelve baskets of leftovers collected afterward. This miracle not only reveals Christ's compassion but also His divine authority over creation.
Apostolic TeachingsThe apostolic writings further affirm the theme of God's provision. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, assures the believers of God's faithfulness, stating, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus" (
Philippians 4:19). This promise is rooted in the understanding that God, who has provided the ultimate gift of salvation through Jesus, will also meet the temporal needs of His people.
Paul also encourages the Corinthian church to be generous, reminding them that God is the source of all blessings: "Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness" (
2 Corinthians 9:10). This passage highlights the principle of sowing and reaping, where God's provision enables believers to be a blessing to others.
Spiritual SuppliesBeyond material needs, the Bible speaks of spiritual supplies that God provides to His people. In
Ephesians 1:3, Paul writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms." These spiritual blessings include wisdom, strength, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, equipping believers to live godly lives.
The concept of supplies in the Bible encompasses both the physical and spiritual realms, demonstrating God's comprehensive care for His people. Through His provision, God not only meets immediate needs but also invites His followers to trust in His eternal plan and purpose.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Plural of Supply.
Greek
1305. diatrophe -- food, nourishment... 1305 (from 1223 , "thoroughly," intensifying 5610 , "food,
supplies") -- properly,
provision (
supplies) -- as (used only in 1 Tim 6:8).
...5524. choregeo -- to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers), to...
... Word Origin from choros and ago Definition to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers),
to defray the cost of a chorus NASB Word Usagesupplies (1), supply (1...
4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Compare Mt 5:18 with 2 Tim 3:16.]. 1. The root of 4102("faith") is 3982("to
persuade, be persuaded") whichsupplies the of faith ("")....
2024. epichoregia -- a supply
... Word Origin from epichoregeo Definition a supply NASB Word Usage provision (1),
supplies (1). supply. From epichoregeo; contribution -- supply....
740. artos -- bread, a loaf
... 740 -- properly, bread; (figuratively) divine provision; all the sustenance God
supplies to yielded believers scene-by-scene to live in His preferred-will...
3930. parecho -- to furnish, to present
... Word Usage became (1), bother* (3), bothers* (1), bringing (2), cause (1), furnished
(1), give rise (1), grant (2), offer (1), show (1), showed (1),supplies (1...
728. arrabon -- an earnest (a part payment in advance for security...
... given. 728 () then represents backed by the purchaser whosupplies sufficient
proof they will the entire pledge (promise). [728...
2023. epichoregeo -- to supply
... Word Origin from epi and choregeo Definition to supply NASB Word Usage provides
(1), supplied (2),supplies (1), supply (1). aid, minister nourishment unto....
Strong's Hebrew
6059. anaq -- to serve as a necklace... root; properly, to choke; used only as denominative from anaq, to collar, ie Adorn
with a necklace; figuratively, to fit out with
supplies -- compass about as
...4399. melakah -- occupation, work
... 1), laborer (1), material (1), occupation (1), performed (1), project (1), property
(2), purpose (1), service (2), something (1),supplies (1), task (2), use (2...
5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... show (2), showed (1), slander* (1), sounds forth (1), sparkles* (1), speaks forth
(1), spend (1), spread (1), strike (1), submitted* (1),supplies (1), surely...
Library
Supplies in the Wilderness.
... SACRAMENTAL HYMNS. Hymn 58Supplies in the wilderness. John Newton 8,6,8,6.Supplies
in the wilderness. When Israel by divine command. The pathless desert trod;...
TimelySupplies
... CHAPTER XVI TIMELYSUPPLIES.... But even two hundred dollars cannot last for
ever, and by New Year's Daysupplies were again getting low....
Martyrdom for ChristSupplies the Place of Baptism. The Faith of...
... A Treatise on the soul and its origin, Chapter 11."Martyrdom for Christ
Supplies the Place of Baptism. The Faith of the Thief...
FreshSupplies of Power.
... FRESHSUPPLIES OF POWER. "As the Dew.". There... Cross-Currents. Freshsupplies
of power then seem to be dependent upon two things. The...
Marcion's Gnostic Pretensions Vain, for the True God is Neither...
... IX."Marcion's Gnostic Pretensions Vain, for the True God is Neither Unknown Nor
Uncertain The Creator, Whom He Owns to Be God, AloneSupplies an Induction...
Strangers must Never be Expelled the City in a Time of Famine. ...
... Wild beasts and animals consider food which the earthsupplies to be common
to all.... How canst thou expel him whosupplies thee with food?...
The Old Store an the New
... people's wants. All through the winter, and the spring, and the ripening
summer, their granaries shall yieldsupplies. There will...
"Whereby we Cry, Abba, Father. "
... and environ us with a crowd of continued necessities and wants within and without,
that we may learn to cry to him as our Father, and seek oursupplies from him...
The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline...
... In January, 1608, eight months from the landing, when the second expedition arrived
with reinforcements andsupplies, only thirty-eight were surviving out of...
Preparations for the Invasion of Greece.
... Orders to the provinces."Mode of raising money."Modern mode of securingsupplies
of arms and money."Xerxes's preparations."Four years allotted to them...
Thesaurus
Supplies (23 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Supplies (23 Occurrences). Acts 28:10 They also loaded
us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put
supplies on board for us.
...Supply (40 Occurrences)
... full; to furnish with what is wanted; to afford, or furnish with, a sufficiency;
as, rivers are supplied by smaller streams; an aqueductsupplies an artificial...
Store (134 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) That which is accumulated, or massed together; a source from whichsupplies
may be drawn; hence, an abundance; a great quantity, or a great number....
Provides (18 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Galatians 3:5 He therefore whosupplies the Spirit to you, and works miracles
among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?...
Increase (184 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now may he whosupplies seed to the sower and bread for food,
supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your...
Jacob's (34 Occurrences)
... The purchase of land here may not have secured for Jacob suchsupplies as he required....
Itssupplies depend entirely upon rainfall and percolation....
Army (401 Occurrences)
... the Conquest 4. In the Early Monarchy 5. From the Time of Solomon Onward 6.
Organization of the Hebrew Army 7. The Army in the Field 8. TheSupplies of the...
Supplied (22 Occurrences)
Well (2882 Occurrences)
... The aqueduct whichsupplies the upper pool takes a tortuous course of about 1,700
ft.... Itssupplies depend entirely upon rainfall and percolation....
Ethics
... According to the Protestant view, at least, ethics is no stereotyped compendium
of rules which the Bible or the churchsupplies to save a man from the trouble...
Resources
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