Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Meaning:Vigour refers to physical strength, energy, and vitality. In a biblical context, it often symbolizes spiritual fervor, moral strength, and the divine empowerment given to individuals to fulfill God's purposes. The concept of vigour is closely associated with the vitality of life that God imparts to His creation and His people.
Biblical References:1.
Physical Strength and Vitality: The Bible often uses the term vigour to describe the physical strength and vitality of individuals. In
Deuteronomy 34:7, Moses is described as having undiminished vigour even at the age of 120: "Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, nor had his strength left him." This passage highlights the divine preservation of Moses' physical capabilities, underscoring the idea that God can sustain His servants beyond natural limitations.
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Spiritual Fervor and Zeal: Vigour is also used metaphorically to describe spiritual fervor and zeal for God's work. In
Romans 12:11, believers are exhorted to maintain their spiritual vigour: "Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." This verse encourages Christians to remain passionate and energetic in their service to God, reflecting a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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Moral and Inner Strength: The Bible speaks of vigour in terms of moral and inner strength, which enables individuals to stand firm in their faith. In
Isaiah 40:31, those who wait upon the Lord are promised renewed strength: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." This passage illustrates the divine source of vigour that empowers believers to persevere through life's challenges.
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Divine Empowerment: Vigour is often seen as a gift from God, enabling His people to accomplish tasks beyond their natural abilities. In
Judges 6:14, God commands Gideon to save Israel with the strength he has been given: "The LORD turned to him and said, 'Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?'" Here, vigour is portrayed as a divine endowment for fulfilling God's mission.
Theological Significance:Vigour, in a biblical sense, is not merely about physical prowess but encompasses a holistic empowerment that includes spiritual, moral, and emotional dimensions. It is a reflection of God's sustaining power in the lives of His people, enabling them to live out their faith with passion and resilience. The Bible encourages believers to seek and rely on God's strength, recognizing that true vigour comes from a relationship with Him and is essential for effective service and faithful living.
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On the Death of a Minister, Cut Off in hisvigour.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCVIII. On the Death of a Minister, cut off in hisVigour.
10.10.10.10 James Montgomery. On the Death of a Minister, cut off in hisVigour....
Epistle xxx. The Roman Clergy to Cyprian.
... Although a mind conscious to itself of uprightness, and relying on thevigour of
evangelical discipline, and made a true witness to itself in the heavenly...
Of Mortification
... The reason is obvious; the soul givesvigour and energy to the senses, and the senses
raise and stimulate the passions: a dead body has neither sensations nor...
Colossians iii. 3
... Let any one capable of thinking, but in the fullvigour of health of body and mind,
placed far above want, and with the prospect, according to all probability...
That Perfect virtues are Never one Without the Other.
... the faculties and passions; and when it is aggrieved and wounded in some one of
our passions or affections, all the rest lose their force andvigour, and grow...
'Constrained by the Word'
... and to-morrow hides his head in his hands, and says, 'Take me away, I am not better
than my fathers.' There will be ups and down in the Christianvigour of our...
1 Corinthians xiii. 11
... As this feeling of decreased helplessness changes into a sense of positivevigour
and power, and as thisvigour and power confer an importance on their...
The Disciple, -- what is the Meaning and Purpose of the Cross...
... And thus I sometimes employ pain and suffering as bitter medicines in order
to promote the spiritual health andvigour of My believers....
The Author Adapts the Mystery of the Number Seven (Made up of the...
... seeds. And as those loaves supplied bodily strength to those who ate them,
so may these give spiritualvigour to those who read them....
On Redeeming the Time
... to take that measure of sleep every night which nature requires, and no more; that
measure which is the most conducive to the health andvigour both of the...
Thesaurus
Vigour (8 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Vigour (8 Occurrences). Genesis 49:3 Reuben,
thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my
...Firstfruits (37 Occurrences)
... (KJV WEY ASV NIV). Genesis 49:3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the
firstfruits of myvigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength....
Vigorously (6 Occurrences)
Vigor (11 Occurrences)
... their manhood. (See NAS). Proverbs 5:9 Lest thou give thyvigour unto others,
and thy years unto the cruel; (See NAS). Proverbs 31...
Nehemiah (9 Occurrences)
... He set himself withvigour to rectify the flagrant abuses that had sprung up, and
restored the orderly administration of public worship and the outward...
Omri (16 Occurrences)
... and Omri reigned" (BC 927). By hisvigour and power he gained great eminence
and consolidated the kingdom. He fixed his dynasty...
Eden (19 Occurrences)
... and sorrow. Old age was unknown; the body never lost itsvigour; existence
was a perpetual feast without a taint of evil. The earth...
Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... lesson which God meant to teach him." "The writer concludes by pointing out that
the secret of a true life is that a man should consecrate thevigour of his...
Fruits (109 Occurrences)
... Genesis 49:3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, My might, and the firstfruits of my
vigour: Excellency of dignity, and excellency of strength. (DBY JPS RSV)....
Vile (59 Occurrences)
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