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This concept can be seen in various aspects of biblical teachings, narratives, and laws. It is associated with themes of blessing, judgment, and restitution.<br><br><b>Biblical Instances:</b><br><br>1. <b>Blessing and Prosperity:</b><br> Doubling is sometimes used to signify divine blessing and prosperity. In the account of Job, after his period of suffering, God restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10</a> states, "After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his previous possessions."<br><br>2. <b>Judgment and Retribution:</b><br> Doubling can also be a form of divine judgment or retribution. In Revelation, Babylon is judged, and the punishment is described in terms of doubling. <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Revelation 18:6</a> declares, "Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup."<br><br>3. <b>Restitution:</b><br> The concept of doubling is evident in the laws of restitution found in the Old Testament. When a thief is caught, he is required to pay back double what he stole. <a href="/exodus/22-4.htm">Exodus 22:4</a> states, "If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double."<br><br>4. <b>Symbolism in Prophecy:</b><br> Doubling can also symbolize the certainty and imminence of prophetic events. In <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32</a> , Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream and explains, "The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon."<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>· <b>Divine Justice and Mercy:</b><br> The principle of doubling in judgment and restitution reflects God's justice, ensuring that wrongs are righted and that there is a balance in the moral order. It also underscores God's mercy, as seen in the restoration and blessing of Job.<br><br>· <b>Certainty of God's Promises:</b><br> The doubling of prophetic dreams or messages emphasizes the certainty and unchangeable nature of God's plans. It reassures believers of the reliability of God's word and His sovereign control over history.<br><br>· <b>Moral and Ethical Conduct:</b><br> The requirement of doubling in restitution laws serves as a deterrent against theft and wrongdoing, promoting ethical behavior and responsibility within the community.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>The concept of doubling in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing themes of blessing, judgment, restitution, and prophecy. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's justice, mercy, and the certainty of His promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Double.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The act of one that doubles; a making double; reduplication; also, that which is doubled.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A turning and winding; as, the doubling of a hunted hare; shift; trick; artifice.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) The lining of the mantle borne about the shield or escutcheon.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The process of redistilling spirits, to improve the strength and flavor.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/lightfoot/from_the_talmud_and_hebraica/chapter_7_kadesh_rekam_and.htm"><span class="l">Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Chorographical Century. Chapters 1-10 Chapter 7 Kadesh. Rekam, and that double.<br> Inquiry is made, Whether the <b>doubling</b> it in the Maps is well done. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 7 kadesh rekam and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/a_body_of_divinity/3_the_eternity_of_god.htm"><span class="l">The Eternity of God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Hebrews 1:1. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever.' The <b>doubling</b> of the word<br> ratifies the certainty of it, as the <b>doubling</b> of Pharaoh's dream. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/3 the eternity of god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_lxii_on_the_words.htm"><span class="l">On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xiv. 16, "A Certain Man Made a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the mouth, that is in the sense of taste, a certain <b>doubling</b> is found, because<br> nothing affects the taste, unless it is touched by the tongue and the palate. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lxii on the words.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ward/a_coal_from_the_altar_to_kindle_the_holy_fire_of_zeale/first_part.htm"><span class="l">First Part.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his greefe deep, his feare terrible. The Hebrewes expresse these Intensions<br> by <b>doubling</b> the word. This being the nature of zeale <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/first part.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maccaffrey/history_of_the_catholic_church_renaissance_to_french_revolution/chapter_v_catholic_missions.htm"><span class="l">Catholic Missions</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Portuguese pushed forward their discoveries along the west coast of Africa till<br> at last Bartholomew Diaz succeeded in <b>doubling</b> the Cape of Good Hope (1487 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter v catholic missions.htm</font><p><a href="/library/plotinus/the_six_enneads/ninth_tractate_against_those_that.htm"><span class="l">Ninth Tractate. Against those that Affirm the Creator of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> affirmed and described. They will scarcely urge upon us the <b>doubling</b> of<br> the Principle in Act by a Principle in Potentiality. It is <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../plotinus/the six enneads/ninth tractate against those that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_prayer/a_spirit_illumined_mind.htm"><span class="l">A Spirit Illumined Mind.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I want to make some simple suggestions for studying this Book so as to get to God<br> through it. There will be the emphasis of <b>doubling</b> back on one's tracks here. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/a spirit illumined mind.htm</font><p><a href="/library/morris/favourite_welsh_hymns/close.htm"><span class="l">Close.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "To Him who loved us: To Him who washed us: To Him who saved us,. From deep and<br> miry clay!". The thrilling anthem <b>doubling</b>,. Unending, night and day. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/morris/favourite welsh hymns/close.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/the_fragrance_of_the_life.htm"><span class="l">The Fragrance of the Life in the Gift.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Those whose giving is in smaller amounts by our bulky way of reckoning values, may<br> still be making that same blessed transfer and <b>doubling</b> their own capacity <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks on service/the fragrance of the life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rolle/the_fire_of_love/sources.htm"><span class="l">Sources</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They are very few and are mostly confined to spelling; the Amherst MS. showing the<br> influence of a Southern scribe. [8] From the <b>doubling</b> of vowels and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/sources.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/doubling.htm"><span class="l"><b>Doubling</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A turning and winding; as, the <b>doubling</b> of a hunted hare; shift; trick;<br> artifice. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Doubling</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doubling.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fold.htm"><span class="l">Fold (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> fold. 6. (n.) A <b>doubling</b>, esp. of any flexible substance; a part laid<br> over on another part; a plait; a plication. 7. (v.) Times <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fold.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/double.htm"><span class="l">Double (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is twice pulled, and blurred. 17. (n.) That which is doubled over or together;<br> a <b>doubling</b>; a plait; a fold. 18. (n.) A turn or circuit <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/double.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/court.htm"><span class="l">Court (172 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The <b>doubling</b> in size of the holy chambers was accompanied by a <b>doubling</b> of<br> the enclosed area upon which the holy house was to stand. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/court.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sanctuary.htm"><span class="l">Sanctuary (250 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The <b>doubling</b> in size of the holy chambers was accompanied by a <b>doubling</b> of<br> the enclosed area upon which the holy house was to stand. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sanctuary.htm - 63k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm"><span class="l">Tabernacle (333 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The <b>doubling</b> in size of the holy chambers was accompanied by a <b>doubling</b> of<br> the enclosed area upon which the holy house was to stand. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tabernacle.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/loop.htm"><span class="l">Loop</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A fold or <b>doubling</b> of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another<br> thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/loop.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/folding.htm"><span class="l">Folding (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> n.) of Fold. 2. (n.) The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a <b>doubling</b>;<br> a plication. 3. (n.) The keeping of sheep in enclosures on arable land, etc. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/folding.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/double-tongued.htm"><span class="l">Double-tongued (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Double-tongued. Doubletongued, Double-tongued. <b>Doubling</b> . Noah Webster's<br> Dictionary <b>...</b> Doubletongued, Double-tongued. <b>Doubling</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/double-tongued.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/doubly.htm"><span class="l">Doubly (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doubly.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-David.html">Who was David in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Counter-Reformation.html">What was the Counter-Reformation? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/doubling.htm">Doubling: 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 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