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This concept is rooted in the character of God and His expectations for His people. The term is not used in the modern political sense but rather in a moral and ethical context, emphasizing the virtues of generosity and benevolence.<br><br><b>Old Testament Usage</b><br><br>The Hebrew word often translated as "liberal" is "נָדִיב" (nadiv), which conveys the idea of being noble, generous, or willing. In the Old Testament, this term is frequently associated with the character of a person who is generous and willing to give. For example, in <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a> , it is written, "But a noble man makes noble plans; he stands up for worthy causes." Here, the noble or liberal man is depicted as one who devises generous things and stands firm in his generosity.<br><br><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a> also highlights the virtue of liberality: "A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." This verse underscores the principle that those who are liberal in their giving will themselves be blessed and refreshed by God.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the Greek word "ἁπλότης" (haplotēs) is often used to describe liberality, particularly in the context of giving. <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> instructs, "if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully." The emphasis here is on giving with simplicity and sincerity, reflecting a heart that is open and generous.<br><br><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a> further elaborates on the principle of liberal giving: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." This passage highlights the spiritual law of sowing and reaping, encouraging believers to give liberally and with joy.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, liberality is seen as a reflection of God's own nature. God is depicted as the ultimate giver, providing for His creation abundantly and without reservation. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> states, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This verse illustrates God's liberal nature in giving wisdom to those who ask.<br><br>Believers are called to emulate this divine attribute by being generous in their dealings with others. The call to liberality is not merely about financial giving but encompasses all aspects of life, including time, resources, and love. The liberal soul is one that mirrors the heart of God, characterized by a willingness to give freely and abundantly.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>In practical terms, the Bible encourages believers to practice liberality in their daily lives. This includes supporting the work of the church, helping those in need, and being open-handed in all interactions. The principle of liberality is not limited to material wealth but extends to acts of kindness, hospitality, and service.<br><br>The biblical call to be liberal is a reminder of the transformative power of generosity. It challenges believers to rise above selfishness and to live in a manner that reflects the grace and generosity of God. Through liberality, Christians are able to demonstrate the love of Christ to a watching world, fulfilling the command to love one's neighbor as oneself.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Free by birth; hence, befitting a freeman or gentleman; refined; noble; independent; free; not servile or mean; as, a liberal ancestry; a liberal spirit; liberal arts or studies.<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) Bestowing in a large and noble way, as a freeman; generous; bounteous; open-handed; as, a liberal giver.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) Bestowed in a large way; hence, more than sufficient; abundant; bountiful; ample; profuse; as, a liberal gift; a liberal discharge of matter or of water.<p>4. (<I>a.</I>) Not strict or rigorous; not confined or restricted to the literal sense; free; as, a liberal translation of a classic, or a liberal construction of law or of language.<p>5. (<I>a.</I>) Not narrow or contracted in mind; not selfish; enlarged in spirit; catholic.<p>6. (<I>a.</I>) Free to excess; regardless of law or moral restraint; licentious.<p>7. (<I>a.</I>) Not bound by orthodox tenets or established forms in political or religious philosophy; independent in opinion; not conservative; friendly to great freedom in the constitution or administration of government; having tendency toward democratic or republican, as distinguished from monarchical or aristocratic, forms; as, liberal thinkers; liberal Christians; the Liberal party.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) One who favors greater freedom in political or religious matters; an opponent of the established systems; a reformer; in English politics, a member of the Liberal party, so called. Cf. Whig.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">LIBERAL; LIBERALITY; LIBERALLY</span><p>lib'-er-al, lib-er-al'-i-ti, lib'-er-al-i: The different forms of the word all refer to one who is generous, bountiful, willing and ready to give and to help. Both the Hebrew words of the Old Testament and the Greek words of the New Testament translated into the English word "liberal" have a deeper and nobler meaning than is generally conveyed by the English word. In <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a>, the liberal soul (nephesh berakhah) means a soul that carries a blessing. In <a href="/isaiah/32-5.htm">Isaiah 32:5</a>, the American Standard Revised Version has "bountiful" where the King James Version has "liberal," and in <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a> "noble" takes the place of "liberal" (nadhibh). The principal Greek words are haplotes literally, "simplicity," "sincerity," and charis, "grace," "favor." In <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3</a>, "bounty" substitutes "liberality." It is well to bear in mind that a Biblical liberality can spring only out of a noble soul, and is Godlike in its genesis and spirit.<br><br>G. H. Gerberding<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2130.htm"><span class="l">2130. eumetadotos -- ready to impart</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2130 (from 2095 , "well, good" and 3330 , "give over, impart") -- properly,<br> give from a <b>liberal</b> () attitude that is (reach out). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2130.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4650.htm"><span class="l">4650. skorpizo -- to scatter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Apparently from the same as skorpios (through the idea of penetrating); to dissipate,<br> ie (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be <b>liberal</b> -- disperse abroad <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4650.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2843.htm"><span class="l">2843. koinonikos -- ready to impart</span></a> <br><b>...</b> willing to communicate, generous. From koinonos; communicative, ie (pecuniarily)<br> <b>liberal</b> -- willing to communicate. see GREEK koinonos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2843.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/572.htm"><span class="l">572. haplotes -- singleness, hence simplicity</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ie (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively)<br> generosity (copious bestowal) -- bountifulness, <b>liberal</b>(-ity), simplicity <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/572.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1293.htm"><span class="l">1293. berakah -- a blessing</span></a><br><b>...</b> blessing, <b>liberal</b>, pool, present. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity --<br> blessing, <b>liberal</b>, pool, present. see HEBREW barak. 1292, 1293. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1293.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm"><span class="l">5081. nadib -- inclined, generous, noble</span></a><br><b>...</b> man (1). free, <b>liberal</b> things, noble, prince, willing hearted. From nadab;<br> properly, voluntary, ie Generous; hence, magnanimous; as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5081.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7771.htm"><span class="l">7771. showa' -- independent, noble (in station)</span></a><br><b>...</b> From shava' in the original sense of freedom; a noble, ie <b>Liberal</b>, opulent; also<br> (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo -- bountiful, crying, rich. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7771.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5069.htm"><span class="l">5069. nedab -- to volunteer, offer freely</span></a><br><b>...</b> be minded of. (Aramaic) corresponding to nadab; be (or give) <b>liberal</b>(-ly) -- (be<br> minded of...own) freewill (offering), offer freely (willingly). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5069.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4367.htm"><span class="l">4367. Maknadbay -- an Israelite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Machnadebai. From mah and nadab with a particle interposed; what (is) like (a) <b>liberal</b><br> (man)?; Maknadbai, an Israelite -- Machnadebai. see HEBREW mah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4367.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4982.htm"><span class="l">4982. Mattenay -- an Israelite priest, also two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Mattenai (3). Mattenai. From mattan; <b>liberal</b>; Mattenai, the name<br> of three Israelites -- Mattenai. see HEBREW mattan. 4981, 4982. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4982.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm"><span class="l">54. Ebyathar -- "the great one is father," an Israelite priest</span></a><br><b>...</b> Abiathar. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance (ie <b>Liberal</b>); Ebjathar,<br> an Israelite -- Abiathar. see HEBREW 'ab. see HEBREW yathar. 53, 54. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/54.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5070.htm"><span class="l">5070. Nadab -- an Israelite name</span></a><br><b>...</b> name NASB Word Usage Nadab (20). Nadab. From nadab; <b>liberal</b>; Nadab, the name of<br> four Israelites -- Nadab. see HEBREW nadab. 5069, 5070. Nadab. 5071 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5070.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/41.htm"><span class="l">41. Abinadab -- "my father is noble," three Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> Abinadab. From 'ab and nadab; father of generosity (ie <b>Liberal</b>); Abinadab, the name<br> of four Israelites -- Abinadab. see HEBREW 'ab. see HEBREW nadab. 40, 41. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/41.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5993.htm"><span class="l">5993. ammi nadib -- Amminadib</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from am, qv and nadib, qv. Amminadib From am and nadiyb; my people<br> (is) <b>liberal</b>; Ammi-Nadib, probably an Israelite -- Amminadib. see HEBREW am. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5993.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_it_belongs_to_a.htm"><span class="l">Whether it Belongs to a <b>Liberal</b> Man Chiefly to Give?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF LIBERALITY (SIX ARTICLES) Whether it belongs to a <b>liberal</b> man chiefly<br> to give? Objection 1: It seems that it does not belong <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it belongs to a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_32_a_liberal_church.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Liberal</b> Church</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Lesson 32 A <b>Liberal</b> Church. In his first letter to the church at Corinth,<br> Paul gave the believers instruction regarding the general <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 32 a liberal church.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/history_of_the_christian_church_volume_i/section_35_the_conservative_reaction.htm"><span class="l">The Conservative Reaction, and the <b>Liberal</b> victory --</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section 35. The Conservative Reaction, and the <b>Liberal</b> Victory". Peter and Paul<br> at Antioch. <b>...</b> [473] They no doubt returned to their more <b>liberal</b> practice. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../section 35 the conservative reaction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_and_hymns_of_isaac_watts/psalm_112_the_blessings_of.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 112 the Blessings of the <b>Liberal</b> Man.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 112 The blessings of the <b>liberal</b> man. 8,8,8,8,8,8 The<br> blessings of the <b>liberal</b> man. PAUSE. That man is blest who stands in awe. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 112 the blessings of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_xvi_he_very_easily_understood.htm"><span class="l">He Very Easily Understood the <b>Liberal</b> Arts and the Categories of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter XVI."He Very Easily Understood the <b>Liberal</b> Arts and<br> the Categories of Aristotle, But Without True Fruit. 28. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xvi he very easily understood.htm</font><p><a href="/library/huxley/lay_sermons_addresses_and_reviews/iii_a_liberal_education_and.htm"><span class="l">A <b>Liberal</b> Education: and Where to Find It.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> III. A <b>LIBERAL</b> EDUCATION: AND WHERE TO FIND IT. The business which the South<br> London Working Men's College has undertaken is a great <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/iii a liberal education and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_catechising_of_the_uninstructed/chapter_8_of_the_method_to.htm"><span class="l">Of the Method to be Pursued in Catechising those who have had a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 8."Of the Method to Be Pursued in Catechising Those Who Have Had<br> a <b>Liberal</b> Education. 12. But there is another case which <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 8 of the method to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-2-16_now_all_this_circle.htm"><span class="l">Now all this Circle of Science and Arts, Whether <b>Liberal</b> or <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> [Way-2-16] Now all this circle of science and arts, whether <b>liberal</b> or<br> mechanic? Now all this circle of science and arts, whether <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-2-16 now all this circle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watts/the_psalms_of_david/psalm_112_1_0_as_the_113th.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 112:1. As the 113Th Psalm. The Blessings of the <b>Liberal</b> Man.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 112:1. As the 113th Psalm. The blessings<br> of the <b>liberal</b> man. 1 That man is blest who stands <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 112 1 0 as the 113th.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_vi_faustus_was_indeed_an.htm"><span class="l">Faustus was Indeed an Elegant Speaker, but Knew Nothing of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V. Chapter VI."Faustus Was Indeed an Elegant Speaker, But Knew Nothing<br> of the <b>Liberal</b> Sciences. 10. And for nearly the whole <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter vi faustus was indeed an.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/liberal.htm"><span class="l"><b>Liberal</b> (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (a.) Free by birth; hence, befitting a freeman or gentleman; refined; noble;<br> independent; free; not servile or mean; as, a <b>liberal</b> ancestry; a <b>liberal</b> spirit <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/liberal.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/liberality.htm"><span class="l">Liberality (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) The quality or state of being <b>liberal</b>; <b>liberal</b> disposition or practice;<br> freedom from narrowness or prejudice; generosity; candor; charity. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/liberality.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/liberally.htm"><span class="l">Liberally (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a <b>liberal</b> manner. Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia. <b>LIBERAL</b>; LIBERALITY; LIBERALLY. lib'-er-al <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/liberally.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/libertines.htm"><span class="l">Libertines (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the English word. In Proverbs 11:25, the <b>liberal</b> soul (nephesh berakhah)<br> means a soul that carries a blessing. In Isaiah 32:5, the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/libertines.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/expensive.htm"><span class="l">Expensive (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Occasioning expense; calling for <b>liberal</b> outlay;<br> costly; dear; <b>liberal</b>; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/expensive.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deviseth.htm"><span class="l">Deviseth (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Isaiah 32:8 But the <b>liberal</b> deviseth <b>liberal</b> things;<br> and by <b>liberal</b> things shall he stand. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deviseth.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/noble.htm"><span class="l">Noble (61 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:16; Nehemiah 6:17, etc.); of 'addir, "begirded," "mighty," "illustrious" or "noble"<br> (Judges 5:13 2 Chronicles 23:20, etc.); of nadhibh, "<b>liberal</b>," "a noble <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/noble.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nobleman.htm"><span class="l">Nobleman (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:16; Nehemiah 6:17, etc.); of 'addir, "begirded," "mighty," "illustrious" or "noble"<br> (Judges 5:13 2 Chronicles 23:20, etc.); of nadhibh, "<b>liberal</b>," "a noble <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nobleman.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nobles.htm"><span class="l">Nobles (71 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2:16; Nehemiah 6:17, etc.); of 'addir, "begirded," "mighty," "illustrious" or "noble"<br> (Judges 5:13 2 Chronicles 23:20, etc.); of nadhibh, "<b>liberal</b>," "a noble <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nobles.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/open-handed.htm"><span class="l">Open-handed (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Generous; <b>liberal</b>; munificent. <b>...</b> 1 Timothy 6:18 They<br> must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and <b>liberal</b>; (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/open-handed.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/liberal-Christian-theology.html">What is liberal Christian theology? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Liberal-Catholic-Church.html">What is the Liberal Catholic Church? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.blog/liberal-Christianity.html">What is wrong with liberal Christianity? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/liberal.htm">Liberal: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><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><span class="encheading">Liberal (11 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a></span><br />He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7</a></span><br />Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> giving also flourishes in you.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20</a></span><br />For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> contributions which are under our charge. <br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13</a></span><br />seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></span><br />They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and <span class="boldtext">liberal</span>;<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not forget to be kind and <span class="boldtext">liberal</span>; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></span><br />The <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm">Proverbs 19:6</a></span><br />Many will entreat the favor of the <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.<br /><span class="source">(ASV JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/32-5.htm">Isaiah 32:5</a></span><br />The vile person shall be no more called <span class="boldtext">liberal</span>, nor the churl said to be bountiful.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a></span><br />But the <span class="boldtext">liberal</span> deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/liberal.htm">Liberal</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div 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