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It encompasses both God's provision for humanity and the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves and others. Divine Provision The Bible consistently portrays God as the ultimate provider, meeting the needs of His creation. In <a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a>, Abraham names the place "The LORD Will Provide" (Yahweh Yireh) after God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice for Isaac. This event underscores God's faithfulness in providing for His people. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about God's provision in the Sermon on the Mount. <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a> states, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This passage emphasizes trust in God's provision as believers prioritize His kingdom. Human Responsibility While God is the ultimate provider, Scripture also highlights the responsibility of individuals to work and provide for themselves and their families. In <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a> , Paul writes, "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This verse underscores the importance of diligence and responsibility in providing for one's family. The book of Proverbs frequently addresses the theme of provision through hard work and wise stewardship. <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-8</a> advises, "Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways and be wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food at harvest." This imagery encourages foresight and industriousness in ensuring provision. Community and Generosity The early church exemplified communal provision and generosity. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> describes the believers as having "all things in common" and selling their possessions to distribute to anyone in need. This model of sharing reflects the biblical principle of caring for one another within the community of faith. Generosity is further encouraged in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7-8</a> , where Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." This passage highlights the joy and blessing associated with providing for others through generous giving. Conclusion The biblical concept of providing encompasses both divine provision and human responsibility. God is depicted as the ultimate provider, while individuals are called to work diligently and care for their families and communities. Generosity and communal support are also integral aspects of biblical provision, reflecting the love and care that believers are to show one another.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Provide.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4200.htm">4200. porismos -- a providing, a means of gain</a> ... a providing, a means of gain. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: porismos Phonetic Spelling: (por-is-mos') Short Definition: a source of gain ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4200.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2233.htm">2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose</a> ... goes before, in front") refers to such as: "the leading thought" in one's mind, ie to esteem (regard highly); or a leading authority, providing leadership in a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2233.htm - 9k<a href="/greek/2375.htm">2375. thureos -- a shield</a> ... See 4102 (). The Lord is our (Ps 7:10,13; Zech 12:8), providing protection by inbirthing His spoken-word (4487 ) of faith in the believer. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2375.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2487.htm">2487. ichnos -- a track</a> ... 2487 (from , "move forward, arrive") -- properly, the impression made by the sole of the foot (""); figuratively) the "footsteps" providing the for others to ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2487.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/482.htm">482. antilambano -- to take instead of, take hold of</a> ... need of the situation (note the prefix, ). This refers to providing () that the real need. Word Origin from anti and lambano Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/482.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1765.htm">1765. enischuo -- to strengthen</a> ... face (). [In Lk 22:43, 1765 () refers to God's " strength," like when providing an angel to share His " resources."]. Word Origin ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1765.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5480.htm">5480. charagma -- a stamp, impress</a> ... stamp, sign. 5480 -- properly, an engraving (etching); (figuratively) a mark providing , like a symbol giving between parties. 5480 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5480.htm - 7k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/augustine/on_care_to_be_had_for_the_dead_/6_if_this_be_true.htm">If this be True, Doubtless Also the Providing for the Interment of ...</a> ... 6. If this be true, doubtless also the providing for the interment of bodies a? 6. If this be true, doubtless also the providing ... /.../augustine/on care to be had for the dead /6 if this be true.htm<a href="/library/sainte-foi/serious_hours_of_a_young_lady/chapter_i_importance_of_the.htm">Importance of the Time of Youth; Difficulties and Dangers that ...</a> ... CHAPTER I. IMPORTANCE OF THE TIME OF YOUTH; DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS THAT WOMEN MEET WITH IN LIFE, AND THE NECESSITY OF PROVIDING FOR THEM. ... /.../sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/chapter i importance of the.htm<a href="/library/augustine/our_lords_sermon_on_the_mount/chapter_xv.htm">Chapter xv.</a> ... A Christian may therefore live in concord with his wife, whether with her providing for a fleshly craving, a thing which the apostle speaks by permission, not ... //christianbookshelf.org/augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter xv.htm<a href="/library/vogt/church_cooperation_in_community_life/chapter_v_building_for_community.htm">Building for Community Service</a> ... The traditional village and open country church was a one-room structure erected for the sole purpose of providing a place for worship. ... /.../vogt/church cooperation in community life/chapter v building for community.htm<a href="/library/milligan/men_of_the_bible_some_lesser-known/ahaziah.htm">Ahaziah</a> ... Ahab thought he was marrying wealth and dignity, and providing for the greatness of his house, and, as often happens in such marriages, he forgot to ask for a ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/ahaziah.htm<a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/3_when_marcellus_the_man.htm">When Marcellus, the Man of Consummate Piety, had Heard this ...</a> ... the means of returning to their own parts, with the exception of those who were detained by the attention which their wounds demanded; and providing the proper ... /.../3 when marcellus the man.htm<a href="/library/john/exposition_of_the_orthodox_faith/chapter_xxix_concerning_providence.htm">Concerning Providence.</a> ... For in that case they would both assuredly be deficient, the one in creating, the other in providing [1888] . God therefore is both ... /.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xxix concerning providence.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_conferences_of_john_cassian/chapter_vi_of_the_conveniences.htm">Of the Conveniences of the Coenobium.</a> ... In this life then there is no providing for the day's work, no distractions of buying and selling, no unavoidable care for the year's food, no anxiety about ... /.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter vi of the conveniences.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/january_18_that_take_and.htm">January 18. "That Take and Give for Me and Thee" (Matt. xvii. 27).</a> ... There is a beautiful touch of loving thoughtfulness in the account of Christ's miracle at Capernaum in providing the tribute money. ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /january 18 that take and.htm<a href="/library/gregory/the_epistles_of_saint_gregory_the_great/epistle_lii_to_symmachus_the.htm">Epistle Lii. To Symmachus the Defensor .</a> ... For carrying out and providing for this business we have given directions to Horosius, the bearer of this present order, with whom thy Experience must go round ... /.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle lii to symmachus the.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/providing.htm">Providing (9 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Providing (9 Occurrences). Romans 12:17 recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (DBY YLT). ... /p/providing.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer (42 Occurrences)</a> ... If their idea was that a substitute for sinners must be furnished, the idea included the thought of God as Himself providing a substitute. ... /r/redeemer.htm - 45k<a href="/topical/z/zelophehad.htm">Zelophehad (9 Occurrences)</a> ... came to Moses and Eleazar and successfully pleaded for a possession for themselves (Numbers 27:1). This became the occasion for a law providing that in the ... /z/zelophehad.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/r/redemption.htm">Redemption (46 Occurrences)</a> ... If their idea was that a substitute for sinners must be furnished, the idea included the thought of God as Himself providing a substitute. ... /r/redemption.htm - 48k<a href="/topical/o/old.htm">Old (3966 Occurrences)</a> ... attention, because evolutionary science, history, and new theology have all quarreled with or rejected it on various grounds, without providing the smallest ... /o/old.htm - 101k<a href="/topical/j/judith.htm">Judith (1 Occurrence)</a> ... the invading foe, the Jews became greatly alarmed for the safety of their own, and fortified the mountains and villages in the south, providing themselves with ... /j/judith.htm - 27k<a href="/topical/r/recompensing.htm">Recompensing (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Recompensing (5 Occurrences). Romans 12:17 recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (DBY). ... /r/recompensing.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha (12 Occurrences)</a> ... She seems to have been of an anxious, bustling spirit, anxious to be helpful in providing the best things for the Master's use, in contrast to the quiet ... /m/martha.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/m/moderately.htm">Moderately (1 Occurrence)</a> ... the New Testament, 151): "It expresses exactly that moderation which recognizes the impossibility cleaving to formal law, of anticipating and providing for all ... /m/moderately.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/m/ministry.htm">Ministry (44 Occurrences)</a> ... 17; Acts 20:24; Acts 21:19 Romans 11:13, etc.); (4) such services as feeding the poor (Acts 6:1; Acts 11:29; Acts 12:25), or organizing and providing the great ... /m/ministry.htm - 51k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/stay-at-home-dad.html">Is it biblically acceptable for a man to be a stay-at-home dad? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Chabad-Lubavitch.html">What is Chabad Lubavitch? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/godly-father.html">What does it mean to be a godly father? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/providing.htm">Providing: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Providing (9 Occurrences)<a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (DBY YLT)<a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a> Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. (KJV WBS YLT)<a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Joshua 1:13</a> "Remember the word which Moses the servant of Yahweh commanded you, saying,'Yahweh your God gives you rest, and will give you this land. (See RSV)<a href="/ruth/1-6.htm">Ruth 1:6</a> Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that Yahweh had visited his people in giving them bread. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8</a> Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, "I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">1 Kings 5:9</a> My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon to the sea. I will make them into rafts to go by sea to the place that you shall appoint me, and will cause them to be broken up there, and you shall receive them. You shall accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household." (See RSV NIV)<a href="/nehemiah/13-7.htm">Nehemiah 13:7</a> and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God. (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/144-13.htm">Psalms 144:13</a> Our store-houses are full of all good things; and our sheep give birth to thousands and ten thousands in our fields. (See RSV)<a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21</a> whose leaves were beautiful, and its fruit much, and in it was food for all; under which the animals of the field lived, and on whose branches the birds of the sky had their habitation: (See NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/p/providing.htm">Providing</a><a href="/topical/p/providing_for_a_family.htm">Providing for a Family</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer (42 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/z/zelophehad.htm">Zelophehad (9 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/r/redemption.htm">Redemption (46 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/o/old.htm">Old (3966 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/j/judith.htm">Judith (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/r/recompensing.htm">Recompensing (5 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha (12 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/moderately.htm">Moderately (1 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