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Definition and Context:The term "venture" generally refers to an undertaking that involves risk or uncertainty. In a biblical context, it often implies stepping out in faith, trusting in God's provision and guidance despite potential dangers or unknown outcomes. The concept of venture is closely related to themes of faith, courage, and divine providence.
Biblical References and Examples:1.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 · This passage encourages taking risks in faith, as it speaks of casting bread upon the waters and sowing seed in the morning and evening. The writer of Ecclesiastes advises that one cannot predict which efforts will succeed, thus highlighting the importance of trusting in God's timing and provision.
"Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land." (Ecclesiastes 11:1-2)
2.Matthew 25:14-30 · The Parable of the Talents illustrates the concept of venture through the actions of the servants entrusted with their master's wealth. The servants who invested and multiplied their talents were commended, while the one who hid his talent out of fear was rebuked. This parable underscores the importance of using God-given resources and opportunities wisely and courageously.
"For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." (Matthew 25:29)
3.Acts 16:6-10 · The Apostle Paul's missionary journeys are prime examples of ventures in faith. In this passage, Paul and his companions are guided by the Holy Spirit to venture into Macedonia, despite initial plans to go elsewhere. This demonstrates the necessity of being open to divine direction and the willingness to venture into new territories for the sake of the Gospel.
"During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.' As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." (Acts 16:9-10)
Theological Implications:
·Faith and Trust: Venturing in a biblical sense requires a deep trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. Believers are called to step out in faith, even when the path is uncertain, trusting that God will guide and provide.
·Stewardship and Responsibility: The Parable of the Talents emphasizes the responsibility of believers to wisely steward the gifts and opportunities God provides. Ventures should be undertaken with a sense of accountability to God.
·Courage and Obedience: Biblical ventures often require courage and a willingness to obey God's call, even when it leads into unknown or challenging situations. The examples of biblical figures like Paul highlight the importance of obedience to God's leading.
Practical Application:
·Decision-Making: Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in their ventures, whether in personal, professional, or ministry contexts. Prayer, wise counsel, and discernment are essential in making decisions that align with God's will.
·Risk and Reward: While ventures involve risk, they also hold the potential for great reward, both spiritually and materially. The Bible encourages believers to weigh risks carefully but to not shy away from taking bold steps of faith.
·Impact and Legacy: Ventures undertaken in faith can have lasting impacts, both in the lives of individuals and in the broader community. Believers are called to consider how their ventures can advance God's kingdom and leave a positive legacy.Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which can not be foreseen with certainty; a hazard; a risk; a speculation.2. (n.) An event that is not, or can not be, foreseen; an accident; chance; hap; contingency; luck.
3. (n.) The thing put to hazard; a stake; a risk; especially, something sent to sea in trade.
4. (v. i.) To hazard one's self; to have the courage or presumption to do, undertake, or say something; to dare.
5. (v. i.) To make a venture; to run a hazard or risk; to take the chances.
6. (v. t.) To expose to hazard; to risk; to hazard; as, to venture one's person in a balloon.
7. (v. t.) To put or send on a venture or chance; as, to venture a horse to the West Indies.
8. (v. t.) To confide in; to rely on; to trust.
Greek
5111. tolmao -- to have courage, to be bold... 5111 (from , "bold courage") -- properly, to show daring courage necessary for a
valid risk ("putting it all on the line"); courageously
venture forward by
...662. apotolmao -- to be very bold
... be very bold. From apo and tolmao; toventure plainly -- be very bold. see GREEK
apo. see GREEK tolmao. (apotolma) -- 1 Occurrence. 661, 662. apotolmao. 663...
1438. heautou -- of himself, herself, itself
... 1), ourselves (19), own (48), own estimation (2), own initiative (3), own persons
(1), own...himself (1), senses (1), themselves (44),venture* (1), within* (1...
1325. didomi -- to give (in various senses lit. or fig.)
... 1), pour (1), poured (1), produce (1), produces (1), producing (1), put (6), puts
(1), putting (1), show (1), struck* (1), utter (1),venture* (1), yielded (3...
Strong's Hebrew
8537. tom -- completeness, integrity, also part of the high...... 1). full, integrity, perfection, simplicity, uprightly at a
venture. From
tamam; completeness; figuratively, prosperity; usually
...5254. nasah -- to test, try
... Usage make a test (1), proved (1), put (1), put to the test (2), tempted (3), test
(13), tested (9), testing (3), tried (1), try (1),venture (1), ventures (1...
Library
Esther'sVenture
... THE BOOK OF ESTHER ESTHER'SVENTURE. 'Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and
gave him commandment unto Mordecai: 11. All the king's...
Would YouVenture to Say That, in this Universe...
... Book I. 11 Would youventure to say that, in this universe? Would you
venture to say that, in this universe, this thing or the...
A NewVenture
... CHAPTER III A NEWVENTURE. "Love... MEREDITH. A NEWVENTURE. IN WHICH IS RECORDED
THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRST MISSIONARIES TO HWOCHOW....
That the UnskilfulVenture not to Approach an Office of Authority.
... THE Book of Pastoral Rule, and Selected Epistles, OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF
ROME, Chapter I. That the unskilfulventure not to approach an office of...
The Pelagians Can HardlyVenture to Place Concupiscence in...
... Book II. Chapter 59 [XXXV.]"The Pelagians Can HardlyVenture to Place
Concupiscence in Paradise Before the Commission of Sin....
Augustin did notVenture to Define Anything About the Propagation...
... A Treatise on the soul and its origin, Chapter 27 [XVII.]"Augustin Did Not
Venture to Define Anything About the Propagation of the Soul....
How, Even if a Large Sum of Money is Amassed by the Labour of Each...
... How, even if a large sum of money is amassed by the labour of each, still no one
mayventure to exceed the moderate limit of what is appointed as adequate....
Paul's Longing
... well as much to be given. A word or two about each of these things is all
on which I canventure. I. First, then, notice the manly...
Preface
... pains. All of them, Iventure humbly to think, will be found to contain
some useful truths for the times, and words in season. I...
Li the Law of Increasing Returns
... Our ancestors in New England trading used to send out on their ships what
they called a "venture." They took the risks of business....
Thesaurus
Venture (10 Occurrences)... 5. (vi) To make a
venture; to run a hazard or risk; to take the chances.
6. (vt) To expose to hazard; to risk; to hazard; as, to
...Adventure (3 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; aventure; a
shipment by a merchant on his own account. 6. (n.) To risk...
Dare (19 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To have adequate or sufficient courage for any
purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; toventure....
Presume (10 Occurrences)
... 4. (vi) Toventure, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted;
to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; toventure...
Set (6715 Occurrences)
... 45. (n.) A young plant for growth; as, a set of white thorn. 46. (n.) That which
is staked; a wager; aventure; a stake; hence, a game atventure. 47....
Wheel (20 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:34 And a certain man drew his bow at aventure, and smote the king of
Israel between the lower armour and the breastplate; wherefore he said unto...
Samaritan (8 Occurrences)
... from that to the 14th. With all the respect due to such a scholar weventure
to think his view untenable. His hypothesis is that...
Vents (1 Occurrence)
Ventured (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofVenture. Multi-Version Concordance
Ventured (5 Occurrences). Mark 12:34 Perceiving that...
Naaman (19 Occurrences)
... Josephus (Ant., VIII, xv, 5) identifies Naaman with the man who drew his bow
at aventure, and gave Ahab his death wound (1 Kings 22:34)....
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