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Tasks in the Bible can range from spiritual assignments given by God to mundane labor required by earthly masters. The notion of task encompasses both the divine calling and the everyday work that individuals are expected to perform. Divine Assignments Throughout the Scriptures, God assigns specific tasks to individuals to fulfill His divine purposes. These tasks often require obedience, faith, and perseverance. For example, Noah was tasked with building the ark to preserve life during the flood (<a href="/genesis/6-14.htm">Genesis 6:14-22</a>). This monumental task required meticulous attention to God's instructions and unwavering faith in His promises. Similarly, Moses was given the task of leading the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. This task involved confronting Pharaoh, performing miracles, and guiding a rebellious people through the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a>). Moses' task was not only a physical journey but also a spiritual mission to establish a covenant relationship between God and His people. The prophets were also given tasks to deliver God's messages to the people of Israel. Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, among others, were tasked with calling the nation to repentance and warning of impending judgment. These tasks often came with personal sacrifice and opposition, yet they were crucial for the spiritual direction of the nation. Earthly Labor In addition to divine assignments, the Bible addresses the concept of earthly labor and the tasks associated with it. The book of Proverbs frequently highlights the value of diligent work and the consequences of laziness. <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a> states, "In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" . This underscores the importance of fulfilling one's tasks with diligence and integrity. The New Testament also addresses the responsibilities of work. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, emphasizes the importance of working diligently as unto the Lord. In <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a>, Paul writes, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving" . This passage highlights the spiritual dimension of earthly tasks, encouraging believers to view their work as service to God. Tasks and Stewardship The concept of stewardship is closely related to tasks in the Bible. Believers are called to be faithful stewards of the resources, talents, and opportunities God has entrusted to them. The Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>) illustrates the importance of using one's abilities and resources wisely to fulfill the tasks God has assigned. The servants who diligently invested their talents were commended, while the one who buried his talent was rebuked. Challenges and Rewards Fulfilling tasks, whether divine or earthly, often comes with challenges. The Bible acknowledges the difficulties and trials that accompany the completion of tasks. However, it also promises rewards for those who faithfully persevere. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him" . In summary, the concept of task in the Bible encompasses both divine assignments and earthly labor. It calls for diligence, faithfulness, and a recognition of the spiritual significance of one's work. Whether fulfilling a divine mission or performing daily duties, believers are encouraged to approach their tasks with a heart of service and a commitment to God's purposes.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (v.) Labor or study imposed by another, often in a definite quantity or amount.2. (v.) Business; employment; undertaking; labor.3. (v. t.) To impose a task upon; to assign a definite amount of business, labor, or duty to.4. (v. t.) To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.5. (v. t.) To charge; to tax; as with a fault.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2041.htm">2041. ergon -- work</a> ... of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: ergon Phonetic Spelling: (er'-gon) Short Definition: work, labor, action, deed Definition: work, task, employment; a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2041.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2038.htm">2038. ergazomai -- to search, examine.</a> ... commit, do, labor for, minister about Middle voice from ergon; to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2038.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5413.htm">5413. phortion -- a burden</a> ... burden. Diminutive of phortos; an invoice (as part of freight), ie (figuratively) a task or service -- burden. see GREEK phortos. (phortia) -- 2 Occurrences. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5413.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/370.htm">370. anaxios -- unworthy</a> ... 370 (from 303 , " to the top" and 514 , "worth, as it corresponds to real value") -- properly, tested and , ie not equal to the task; unworthy (unfit ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/370.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5532.htm">5532. chreia -- need, business</a> ... Word Origin akin to chraomai Definition need, business NASB Word Usage necessary (1), need (40), needed (1), needs (6), task (1). need, want. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5532.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1840.htm">1840. exischuo -- to have strength enough</a> ... Phonetic Spelling: (ex-is-khoo'-o) Short Definition: I have strength for, am perfectly able Definition: I have strength for (a difficult task), am perfectly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1840.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/327.htm">327. anazeteo -- to seek carefully</a> ... anazeteo Phonetic Spelling: (an-ad-zay-teh'-o) Short Definition: I seek out, search for Definition: I seek out, search for (implying the difficulty of the task ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/327.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4878.htm">4878. sunantilambanomai -- to take hold with at the side, hence to ...</a> ... I assist, help Definition: I lend a hand along with, take interest in (a thing) along with (others), assist jointly to perform some task, cooperate with, take ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4878.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3000.htm">3000. latreuo -- to serve</a> ... 3000 (from , "someone to accomplish a technical task because ") -- properly, to render technical, because specifically (equipped). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3000.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4137.htm">4137. pleroo -- to make full, to complete</a> ... a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4137.htm - 10k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6045.htm">6045. inyan -- occupation, task</a> ... 6044, 6045. inyan. 6046 . occupation, task. Transliteration: inyan Phonetic Spelling: (in-yawn') Short Definition: task. Word Origin ... /hebrew/6045.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm">1697. dabar -- speech, word</a> ... 5), same thing (1), saying (3), says (1), so much (2), some (1), something (4), songs* (1), speak (2), speech (2), talk (2), talking* (1), task (1), theme (1 ... /hebrew/1697.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/4618.htm">4618. maanah -- a field for plowing</a> ... furrow. Word Origin from anah; place for (doing) a task Definition a field for plowing NASB Word Usage furrow (1), furrows (1). furrow. ... /hebrew/4618.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm">8269. sar -- chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</a> ... From sarar; a head person (of any rank or class) -- captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord, ((-task-))master, prince(-ipal ... /hebrew/8269.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6776.htm">6776. tsemed -- a couple, pair</a> ... A yoke or team (ie Pair); hence, an acre (ie Day's task for a yoke of cattle to plough) -- acre, couple, X together, two (donkeys), yoke (of oxen). ... /hebrew/6776.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm">4639. maaseh -- a deed, work</a> ... 4), did (1), does (1), done (1), eventful (1), goods (2), just* (1), labors (2), made (2), occupation (2), practices (2), sculptured* (1), task (2), things (5 ... /hebrew/4639.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm">4399. melakah -- occupation, work</a> ... 1), laborer (1), material (1), occupation (1), performed (1), project (1), property (2), purpose (1), service (2), something (1), supplies (1), task (2), use (2 ... /hebrew/4399.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7836.htm">7836. shachar -- to look early or diligently for</a> ... A primitive root; properly, to dawn, ie (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with ... /hebrew/7836.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4522.htm">4522. mas -- body of forced laborers, forced service, taskworkers ...</a> ... Or mic {mees}; from macac; properly, a burden (as causing to faint), ie A tax in the form of forced labor -- discomfited, levy, task(-master), tribute(-tary). ... /hebrew/4522.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm">5921. al -- upon, above, over</a> ... 1), sake (4), sake* (1), sakes (2), settled* (1), since* (1), so (1), so* (2), sorrow (1), spite (2), steward* (4), surround* (1), sworn* (1), task (1), than (1 ... /hebrew/5921.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/bevan/hymns_of_ter_steegen_suso_and_others/the_task.htm">The Task</a> ... The Task. Gerhard Ter Steegen Philippians 3:7. ... Thus small, despised to be; All to unlearn"this task before me set; Unlearn all else but Thee. ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/the task.htm<a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/42_it_is_a_vast.htm">It is a Vast and Endless Task to Examine Each Kind Separately...</a> ... Book III. 42 It is a vast and endless task to examine each kind separately? It is a vast and endless task to examine each kind ... /.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/42 it is a vast.htm<a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_5_the_task_of.htm">The Task of Modern Idealists Indeed is Made Much Too Easy for them ...</a> ... Chapter 5 The task of modern idealists indeed is made much too easy for them by the? The task of modern idealists indeed is made ... /.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 5 the task of.htm<a href="/library/beth/the_miracles_of_jesus/i_our_task.htm">Our Task</a> ... I OUR TASK. IN every religion the supernatural affects man. The religious man seeks to grasp the supernatural. But the supernatural ... //christianbookshelf.org/beth/the miracles of jesus/i our task.htm<a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/jeremiahs_call_to_do_a.htm">Jeremiah's Call to do a Hard Task</a> ... THE OLD TESTAMENT JEREMIAH'S CALL TO DO A HARD TASK. This was the message which came to me from Jehovah: "Before you were born I ... //christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/jeremiahs call to do a.htm<a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_xxiv_the_conversion_of_the.htm">The Conversion of the Gentiles was More Difficult than that of the ...</a> ... The conversion of the Gentiles was more difficult than that of the Jews; the labours of those apostles, therefore who engaged in the former task, were greater ... /.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxiv the conversion of the.htm<a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/burial_of_the_dead_411.htm">Now the Laborer's Task is O'er</a> ... SACRAMENTS AND RITES Burial of the Dead 411. Now the laborer's task is o'er. 7.7.7.7.8.8 ... Joseph Barnby, 1874. John Ellerton, 1870. Now the laborer's task is o' ... /.../burial of the dead 411.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_with_world_winners/keep_step.htm">"Keep Step. "</a> ... The evangelization of the whole world is an easy task for the whole Church. It would be a stupendous, if not an impossible task for the few. ... //christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks with world winners/keep step.htm<a href="/library/peabody/mornings_in_the_college_chapel/xiii_the_incidental.htm">The Incidental</a> ... A man, for instance, sets himself to his intellectual task, but as he studies it is all dark about him, and his mind seems dull and heavy, and no light shines ... /.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/xiii the incidental.htm<a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xxxvii_spiritual_gifts.htm">Spiritual Gifts.</a> ... The charismata or spiritual gifts are the divinely ordained means and powers whereby the King enables His Church to perform its task on the earth. ... /.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxvii spiritual gifts.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/task.htm">Task (37 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (vt) To impose a task upon; to assign a definite amount of business, labor, or duty to. ... Multi-Version Concordance Task (37 Occurrences). ... /t/task.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/t/task-masters.htm">Task-masters (6 Occurrences)</a> Task-masters. Taskmasters, Task-masters. Tasks . Multi-Version Concordance Task-masters (6 Occurrences). Exodus 1:11 ... /t/task-masters.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/t/task-work.htm">Task-work (2 Occurrences)</a> Task-work. Taskwork, Task-work. Tassel . Multi-Version Concordance Task-work (2 Occurrences). Genesis 49:15 And he saw ... /t/task-work.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/t/taskmaster.htm">Taskmaster (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who imposes a task, or burdens another with labor; one whose duty is to assign tasks; an overseer. ... TASKMASTER. task'-mas-ter. ... /t/taskmaster.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/t/taskwork.htm">Taskwork (14 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Work done as a task; also, work done by the job; piecework. Multi-Version Concordance Taskwork (14 Occurrences). ... /t/taskwork.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon (45 Occurrences)</a> ... the land. Gideon received a direct call from God to undertake the task of delivering the land from these warlike invaders. He was ... /g/gideon.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/j/judaeus.htm">Judaeus</a> ... fi-'lo, joo-de'-us: 1. His Life 2. Importance of the Period 3. The Task of Philo 4. Changes and New Problems 5. Three Subjects of Inquiry (1) The Conception of ... /j/judaeus.htm - 29k<a href="/topical/t/tax.htm">Tax (43 Occurrences)</a> ... 5. (n.) A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject. ... /t/tax.htm - 47k<a href="/topical/e/exercise.htm">Exercise (35 Occurrences)</a> ... health, mental, improvement, moral discipline, etc.; that which is assigned or prescribed for such ends; hence, a disquisition; a lesson; a task; as, military ... /e/exercise.htm - 22k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/swoon-theory.html">What is the Swoon Theory? Did Jesus survive the crucifixion? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/National-Day-of-Prayer.html">What is the National Day of Prayer? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/aroma-of-Christ.html">What does it mean that Christians are the aroma of Christ? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/task.htm">Task: 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>Task (37 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Matthew 16:22</a> Then Peter took Him aside and began taking Him to task. "Master," he said, "God forbid; this will not be your lot." (WEY)<a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a> "It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. (See NAS)<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God. (See NIV)<a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Romans 15:28</a> When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain. (See NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5</a> Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him? (See NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10</a> In discharge of the task which God graciously entrusted to me, I--like a competent master-builder--have laid a foundation, and others are building upon it. But let every one be careful how and what he builds. (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">2 Corinthians 2:16</a> to the one a stench from death to death; to the other a sweet aroma from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? (See NIV)<a href="/galatians/2-7.htm">Galatians 2:7</a> but to the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the Good News for the uncircumcision, even as Peter with the Good News for the circumcision (See NIV)<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a> And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, (See RSV)<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3</a> that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task. (WEB)<a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1</a> This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Genesis 31:36</a> Jacob was angry, and argued with Laban. Jacob answered Laban, "What is my trespass? What is my sin, that you have hotly pursued after me? (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Exodus 5:13</a> The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work quota daily, as when there was straw!" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Exodus 5:14</a> The officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, "Why haven't you fulfilled your quota both yesterday and today, in making brick as before?" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Exodus 5:19</a> And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/exodus/18-18.htm">Exodus 18:18</a> You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone. (See NAS)<a href="/exodus/18-22.htm">Exodus 18:22</a> that they may judge the people at all times; and it shall be that they shall bring to thee every great matter, and that they shall judge every small matter, and they shall lighten the task on thee, and they shall bear it with thee. (DBY)<a href="/exodus/36-4.htm">Exodus 36:4</a> All the wise men, who performed all the work of the sanctuary, each came from his work which they did. (See RSV)<a href="/leviticus/16-21.htm">Leviticus 16:21</a> Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions, even all their sins; and he shall put them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/4-19.htm">Numbers 4:19</a> but thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them everyone to his service and to his burden; (See RSV)<a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Numbers 4:49</a> According to the commandment of Yahweh they were numbered by Moses, everyone according to his service, and according to his burden. Thus were they numbered by him, as Yahweh commanded Moses. (See RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> David the king said to all the assembly, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great; for the palace is not for man, but for Yahweh God. (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a> But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: therefore their brothers the Levites helped them, until the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. (See NIV)<a href="/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4</a> Arise; for the matter belongs to you, and we are with you: be of good courage, and do it. (See RSV)<a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Ezra 10:13</a> But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand outside: neither is this a work of one day or two; for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. (See NAS)<a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a> I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute to their brothers. (See NAS)<a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Nehemiah 13:30</a> Thus cleansed I them from all foreigners, and appointed duties for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work; (See NAS NIV)<a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Psalms 73:16</a> When I thought to be able to know this, it was a grievous task in mine eyes; (DBY RSV)<a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">Proverbs 31:15</a> She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens. (ASV RSV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:13</a> And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven: it is a sore travail that God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith. (See JPS NAS)<a href="/ecclesiastes/2-23.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:23</a> All his days are sorrow, and his work is full of grief. Even in the night his heart has no rest. This again is to no purpose. (See NAS)<a href="/ecclesiastes/2-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:26</a> For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. (See JPS NAS NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/3-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:10</a> I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith. (See JPS NAS)<a href="/ecclesiastes/4-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:8</a> It is one who is by himself, without a second, and without son or brother; but there is no end to all his work, and he has never enough of wealth. For whom, then, am I working and keeping myself from pleasure? This again is to no purpose, and a bitter work. (See NAS)<a href="/ecclesiastes/8-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:16</a> When I gave my mind to the knowledge of wisdom and to seeing the business which is done on the earth (and there are those whose eyes see not sleep by day or by night), (See NAS)<a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a> For the Lord will come up as on Mount Perazim, he will be moved to wrath as in the valley of Gibeon; so that he may do his work--strange is his work; and give effect to his act--unnatural is his act. 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