In biblical terms, the concept of a "sharer" is deeply rooted in the principles of fellowship, community, and mutual support as outlined in the Scriptures. The idea of sharing is not merely a social or economic activity but is often portrayed as a spiritual duty and a reflection of God's character.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament lays the foundation for the concept of sharing through the laws and practices given to the Israelites. The Mosaic Law includes numerous provisions for sharing with those in need, such as the commandment to leave the gleanings of the harvest for the poor and the foreigner (Leviticus 19:9-10). This practice ensured that the less fortunate could partake in the community's resources, emphasizing the importance of generosity and care for one's neighbor.

The principle of sharing is also evident in the Year of Jubilee, a time when debts were forgiven, and land was returned to its original owners (Leviticus 25). This practice underscored the belief that all resources ultimately belong to God and should be used to promote justice and equity among His people.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of sharing is further developed and exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus' ministry was marked by acts of sharing, such as the feeding of the five thousand, where He multiplied loaves and fishes to meet the needs of the crowd (Matthew 14:13-21). This miracle not only demonstrated His divine power but also His compassion and willingness to provide for others.

The early church is portrayed as a community of sharers, living out the teachings of Christ. Acts 2:44-45 describes the believers as having "all things in common" and selling their possessions to distribute to anyone in need. This radical form of sharing was a testament to their unity and commitment to living out the gospel.

The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of sharing in his epistles. In Galatians 6:6 , he instructs, "Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor." This highlights the reciprocal nature of sharing within the Christian community, where spiritual and material blessings are exchanged to edify the body of Christ.

Spiritual Implications

Sharing in the biblical sense goes beyond material possessions; it includes sharing in the sufferings and joys of others. Romans 12:15 encourages believers to "rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep." This empathetic sharing fosters a deep sense of community and reflects the love of Christ.

Moreover, sharing is seen as a means of participating in the divine nature. Hebrews 13:16 exhorts, "And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." This verse underscores that sharing is an act of worship and a sacrifice pleasing to God.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of a sharer is integral to the life of faith, calling believers to reflect God's generosity and love through their actions. Whether through material support, spiritual encouragement, or empathetic companionship, sharing is a vital expression of the Christian faith and a testament to the transformative power of the gospel.(n.) One who shares; a participator; a partaker; also, a divider; a distributer.2844. koinonos -- a sharer
... a sharer. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: koinonos Phonetic Spelling:
(koy-no-nos') Short Definition: a sharer, partner Definition: a sharer ...
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3353. metochos -- sharing in
... sharing in. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: metochos Phonetic Spelling:
(met'-okh-os) Short Definition: a sharer, partner Definition: a sharer ...
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4791. sugkoinonos -- partaking jointly of
... Definition: a partaker with, co-partner. Cognate: 4791 -- a close companion
(joint-sharer). See 4790 (). Word Origin from sun and ...
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2818. kleronomos -- an heir
... From kleros and the base of nomos (in its original sense of partitioning, ie
(reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, ie Inheritor (literally ...
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Commandment Fourth. On Putting One's Wife Away for Adultery.
... the woman does not repent, but persists in her fornication, and yet the husband
continues to live with her, he also is guilty of her crime, and a sharer in her ...
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Letter iv. To the Bishops Appointed in Campania, Picenum, Etruria ...
... these rules and dare to do what is forbidden by them, he may know that he is liable
to deposition from his office, and that he will not be a sharer in our ...
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What Good Does it do Me that He Declares on his Oath that it was ...
... If the man who praises me is orthodox, he takes me, by his own confession
as a sharer in his orthodoxy. If he is heterodox, he shews ...
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Jod.
... Indeed, it is He who above also hath interposed His own words, saying, "I am a partaker
with all them that fear Thee." Because He was made sharer in our mortal ...
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2 Timothy i. 13-18
... It is in thy power if thou wilt, without entering into the course, to be a sharer
of the crowns reserved for him, by standing by him, preparing his mind, [1350 ...
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Letter xix (AD 1127) to Suger, Abbot of S. Denis
... He was able, indeed, to do them without you, but He has preferred to have you for
the sharer of His works, that He might have you for the sharer of His glory ...
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Colossians iv. 5, 6
... Hast thou not entered into the lists? It is another that strips himself, another
that wrestles; but if thou be so minded, thou too shall be a sharer. ...
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Contents and Character of the Extant Works.
... Theodoret's words are "He, says the apostle, who is baptized is buried with the
Lord, that as he has been sharer in the death so he may be sharer in the ...
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On the Resurrection of the Flesh
... Responsibility of the Body. Their Cavil Turns Upon Themselves and Shows the
Flesh to Be a Sharer in Human Actions. Chapter XVII.--The ...
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The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother ...
... me very low. I fear that some wicked person has given it to thee, and
thou hast come to make me a sharer in thy sin. And Judith ...
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Sharer (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sharer (4 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 2 John 1:11 He who
bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds. (WEY). ...
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Sharers (14 Occurrences)

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Shared (21 Occurrences)

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Share (138 Occurrences)
... some of the branches have been pruned away, and you, although you were but a wild
olive, have been grafted in among them and have become a sharer with others ...
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Kingship (17 Occurrences)
... Revelation 1:9 I John, your brother, and a sharer with you in the sorrows and Kingship
and patient endurance of Jesus, found myself in the island of Patmos, on ...
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Nazarite (8 Occurrences)
... of the vow began he went with them to live in the temple, giving the usual notice
to the priests that he had joined in regular fashion, was a sharer with the ...
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Fellow (166 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A companion; a comrade; an associate;
a partner; a sharer. 2. (n.) A man without good breeding ...
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Farewell (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 John 1:11 He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds. (WEY).
Genesis 31:28 and didn't allow me to kiss my sons and my daughters? ...
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Eye-witness (2 Occurrences)
... 5:1 So I exhort the Elders among you--I who am their fellow Elder and have been
an eye-witness of the sufferings of the Christ, and am also a sharer in the ...
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Preaching (116 Occurrences)
... flight whenever it is preached aloud." 2. The Preacher's Limitations: The preacher,
in the sense indicated above, is with all other Christians a sharer in the ...
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