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The term is often associated with the distribution of property and wealth among the people of Israel, as well as the sharing of spiritual blessings and responsibilities within the Christian community.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>1. <b>Land and Inheritance</b>: The division of land among the tribes of Israel is a prominent theme in the Old Testament. Each tribe received a "share" of the Promised Land as an inheritance from God. This distribution was meant to ensure that each family had a portion of land to sustain themselves. In <a href="/joshua/13-7.htm">Joshua 13:7</a> , God instructs Joshua, "Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh." The concept of shares here is tied to God's covenant promise to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br>2. <b>Communal Resources</b>: The Israelites were also instructed to share their resources with the Levites, who did not receive a land inheritance. Instead, the Levites were given a portion of the offerings and sacrifices brought by the people. <a href="/numbers/18-24.htm">Numbers 18:24</a> states, "For the tithe of the Israelites, which they present as an offering to the LORD, I have given to the Levites as an inheritance."<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>1. <b>Spiritual Shares</b>: In the New Testament, the idea of sharing extends beyond physical resources to include spiritual blessings and responsibilities. Believers are called to share in the sufferings and glory of Christ. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> says, "And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him."<br><br>2. <b>Communal Living</b>: The early Christian community exemplified the practice of sharing resources. <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> describes the believers as being "one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned." This communal lifestyle was a testament to their unity and love for one another.<br><br>3. <b>Generosity and Support</b>: The New Testament encourages believers to share with those in need. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> exhorts, "And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." This reflects the Christian principle of generosity and the importance of supporting fellow believers.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The concept of shares in the Bible underscores the importance of stewardship, community, and the equitable distribution of resources. It reflects God's desire for His people to live in harmony, supporting one another materially and spiritually. The biblical mandate to share is rooted in the understanding that all resources ultimately belong to God, and humans are merely stewards of His creation. This perspective encourages believers to view their possessions not as personal entitlements but as opportunities to bless others and glorify God.<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> ready for . 2130 () describes someone who "open-handedly" (willingly)<br> <b>shares</b>, ie stands "ready to impart" (Souter). [The prefix <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/218.htm"><span class="l">218. aleipho -- anoint.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Oil was also applied to the feet to soothe and show (courtesy, respect). Anointing<br> <b>shares</b> a "penetrating comfort" to impart strength and healing ().]. anoint. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/218.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2210.htm"><span class="l">2210. zemioo -- to damage, suffer loss</span></a> <br><b>...</b> significant detriment). See 2209 (). 2210 ("experience loss") is pointedly<br> used in Phil 3:8. Here Paul <b>shares</b> the irony of how . As a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2210.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2167.htm"><span class="l">2167. euphrosune -- gladness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 2167 (from 2165 ) -- an () -- regulated from within by the Christ <b>shares</b><br> with the believer through faith (cf. Phil 2:2-5 with 1 Jn 4:17). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2167.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2844.htm"><span class="l">2844. koinonos -- a sharer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 2844 (a masculine noun/substantival adjective) -- properly, a participant<br> who and <b>shares</b> fellowship; a "joint-participant." See 2842 (). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2844.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4187.htm"><span class="l">4187. polutropos -- in many ways</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 4187 (an adverb, derived from 4183 , "many in " and 5158 , "way, manner") -- properly,<br> (); (figuratively) the () number of ways God <b>shares</b> His Word to (in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4187.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2549.htm"><span class="l">2549. kakia -- wickedness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> even if not . [2549 ("malice") <b>shares</b> the same essential meaning as 2556<br> ("wretched evil," its adjectival cognate).]. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2549.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/42.htm"><span class="l">42. hagiosune -- holiness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This specific " results from (the process of) 38 " (). [42 () <b>shares</b> the<br> same essential meaning as its root 40 ("holy, see there).]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/42.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_saints_will_never.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Saints Will Never Use their Agility for the Purpose of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Objection 3: Further, according to the Philosopher (De Coelo et Mundo ii), "that<br> which <b>shares</b> the Divine goodness without movement <b>shares</b> it more excellently <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the saints will never.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hogg/the_diatessaron_of_tatian/section_xxxi_and_when_the.htm"><span class="l">And when the Ten Heard, they were Moved with Anger against James <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> return. [2167] And he called his ten servants, and gave them ten <b>shares</b>,<br> and said unto [39] them, Trade till the time of my coming. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xxxi and when the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_in_christ_there_is_2.htm"><span class="l">Whether in Christ There is Only one Operation of the Godhead and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> forms or operative faculties, there must the operation of the mover and the proper<br> operation of the moved be distinct; although the moved <b>shares</b> in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether in christ there is 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kinkead/baltimore_catechism_no_4/the_lords_prayer.htm"><span class="l">The Lord's Prayer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He gives them their natural existence, provides them with food and clothing, teaches,<br> protects, and loves them, <b>shares</b> with them all that he has, and when he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/the lords prayer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bevan/hymns_of_ter_steegen_suso_and_others/emmanuels_land.htm"><span class="l">Emmanuel's Land</span></a> <br><b>...</b> That owned Him in the tomb". How dear to Him the fellowship. That <b>shares</b> His blessed<br> Home! That <b>shares</b> in glory, far above. The waste so dark and dim,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/emmanuels land.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_two_whether_grace_is.htm"><span class="l">Whether Grace is a Quality of the Soul</span></a> <br><b>...</b> What exists as substance in God occurs as accident in the soul which <b>shares</b><br> in divine good, as is obvious in the case of knowledge. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article two whether grace is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_this_name_god_is_2.htm"><span class="l">Whether this Name "God" is Communicable?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Objection 1: It seems that this name "God" is communicable. For whosoever <b>shares</b><br> in the thing signified by a name <b>shares</b> in the name itself. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether this name god is 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_dispensing_of_this_sacrament.htm"><span class="l">Whether Dispensing of this Sacrament Belongs to a Priest Alone?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Reply to Objection 3: As the deacon, in a measure, <b>shares</b> in the priest's "power<br> of enlightening" (Eccl. Hier. v), inasmuch as he dispenses the blood. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether dispensing of this sacrament.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_12_35-40_davids_lord.htm"><span class="l">David's Lord</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He now proceeds to show that the throne of Deity is not a lonely throne, and to<br> demand, Whose Son is He Who <b>shares</b> it, and Whom David in Spirit accosts by the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 12 35-40 davids lord.htm</font><p><a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_xxxiii_absurdity_of_the_doctrine.htm"><span class="l">Absurdity of the Doctrine of the Transmigration of Souls.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The body, therefore, does not cause the soul to forget those things which have been<br> spiritually witnessed; but the soul teaches the body, and <b>shares</b> with it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxiii absurdity of the doctrine.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shares.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shares</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Shares</b> (8 Occurrences). <b>...</b> (See RSV). Proverbs 22:9 He who<br> has a generous eye will be blessed; for he <b>shares</b> his food with the poor. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shares.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/plow-shares.htm"><span class="l">Plow-<b>shares</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Plow-<b>shares</b>. Plowshares, Plow-<b>shares</b>. Pluck . Multi-Version<br> Concordance Plow-<b>shares</b> (3 Occurrences). Isaiah 2:4 And <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/plow-shares.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stock.htm"><span class="l">Stock (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> an individual or a firm employs in business; fund; in the United States, the capital<br> of a bank or other company, in the form of transferable <b>shares</b>, each of a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stock.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/water.htm"><span class="l">Water (4571 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (n.) An addition to the <b>shares</b> representing the capital of a stock company so<br> that the aggregate par value of the <b>shares</b> is increased while their value for <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/water.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/spread.htm"><span class="l">Spread (257 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 17. (n.) A privilege which one person buys of another, of demanding certain <b>shares</b><br> of stock at a certain price, or of delivering the same <b>shares</b> of stock at <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/spread.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/imputation.htm"><span class="l">Imputation</span></a><br><b>...</b> It is not meant that Christ <b>shares</b> personally in the sins of men, but that the guilt<br> of his people's sin was set to his account, so that He bore its penalty. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/imputation.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sharers.htm"><span class="l">Sharers (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sharers.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pluck.htm"><span class="l">Pluck (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pluck.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/line.htm"><span class="l">Line (131 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and between which the notes are placed. 36. (n.) A number of <b>shares</b> taken<br> by a jobber. 37. (n.) A series of various qualities and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/line.htm - 43k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/generous.htm"><span class="l">Generous (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> give. (See NAS RSV). Proverbs 22:9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed;<br> for he <b>shares</b> his food with the poor. (WEB NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/generous.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Shaktism.html">What is Shaktism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Flood-accounts.html">Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Anna-the-prophetess.html">Who was Anna the prophetess in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/shares.htm">Shares: 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">Shares (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I don't speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled,'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23</a></span><br />Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a></span><br />And if one part is suffering, every other part suffers with it; or if one part is receiving special honor, every other part <span class="boldtext">shares</span> in the joy.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11</a></span><br />He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a></span><br />Happy and holy 'is' he who is having part in the first rising again; over these the second death hath not authority, but they shall be priests of God and of the Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-43.htm">2 Samuel 19:43</a></span><br />And the men of Israel answer the men of Judah, and say, 'Ten parts we have in the king, and also in David more than you; and wherefore have ye lightly esteemed us, that our word hath not been first to bring back our king?' And the word of the men of Judah is sharper than the word of the men of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm">Proverbs 14:10</a></span><br />No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a></span><br />He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he <span class="boldtext">shares</span> his food with the poor. <br /><span class="source">(WEB RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/shares.htm">Shares</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shares.htm">Shares (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sharezar.htm">Sharezar (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/declareth.htm">Declareth (71 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/sharers.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sharers"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sharers" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/shareth.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Shareth"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Shareth" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>