Bother
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In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "bother" can be understood as the experience of annoyance, disturbance, or worry. While the specific term "bother" is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, the underlying themes of anxiety, disturbance, and the call to peace and trust in God are prevalent throughout Scripture.

Anxiety and Worry

The Bible addresses the human tendency to worry and be anxious, which can be seen as a form of being "bothered" by life's circumstances. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks directly to this issue:

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" (Matthew 6:25).

Jesus encourages His followers to trust in God's provision and care, emphasizing that worry is unnecessary for those who have faith in God's sovereignty and goodness.

Disturbance and Peace

The Bible also speaks to the disturbances that can bother individuals, whether they are external conflicts or internal struggles. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, offers guidance on how to handle such disturbances:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Here, Paul advises believers to turn to prayer and thanksgiving as a means to combat anxiety and disturbance, promising that God's peace will protect their hearts and minds.

Trust in God

Throughout Scripture, there is a recurring theme of trusting in God as a remedy for being bothered by life's challenges. The Psalms, in particular, are rich with expressions of trust in God's protection and deliverance:

"Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken" (Psalm 55:22).

This verse encourages believers to release their burdens to God, trusting in His sustaining power and faithfulness.

Interpersonal Relationships

In terms of interpersonal relationships, the Bible provides guidance on how to handle situations where one might be bothered by others. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Colossians, advises:

"Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you" (Colossians 3:13).

This instruction highlights the importance of patience, forgiveness, and grace in dealing with others, reflecting the forgiveness that believers have received from Christ.

Conclusion

While the Bible may not use the word "bother" explicitly, it addresses the concept through teachings on anxiety, peace, trust in God, and interpersonal relationships. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's provision, seek His peace, and extend grace to others, thereby overcoming the disturbances and worries that life may bring.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (v. t.) To annoy; to trouble; to worry; to perplex. See Pother.

2. (v. i.) To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

3. (n.) One who, or that which, bothers; state of perplexity or annoyance; embarrassment; worry; disturbance; petty trouble; as, to be in a bother.

Greek
3930. parecho -- to furnish, to present
... Word Origin from para and echo Definition to furnish, to present NASB Word Usage
became (1), bother* (3), bothers* (1), bringing (2), cause (1), furnished (1 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3930.htm - 8k

2873. kopos -- laborious toil
... Word Origin from kopto Definition laborious toil NASB Word Usage bother* (3),
bothers* (1), labor (7), labors (4), toil (2), trouble (1). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2873.htm - 7k

Library

Chapter xlv
... Do not bother about your utensils, for the good things of all the land of Egypt
are to be yours. So stirring an experience cannot remain hid. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlv.htm

The Test of Courage
... God. As for what men may think or say, that does not matter much. Do you
think we shall bother much about that in eternity?". There ...
/.../chapter vii the test of.htm

How a Religious Man Should Commit Himself to God in all ...
... alone with God outside the world, and as if your mind were already in eternity and
separated from the body so that it will certainly not bother about worldly ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/albert/on cleaving to god/chapter 8 how a religious.htm

The Wine of Prayer
... They never bother the grape-vines; it is only the pilgrims that they annoy.
The soil is rocky and hard to subdue and cultivate. ...
/.../berry/adventures in the land of canaan/chapter twelve the wine of.htm

When Diamond Got Home He Found his Father at Home Already...
... again. "The folly of childhood," sighed his mother,. "Has always been my
especial bother.". The yellow-beaks they slept on and on"-. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 23 when diamond got.htm

"There, Baby!" Said Diamond; "I'M So Happy that I Can Only Sing ...
... I wonder if she will fight for it, and whether I shall have to help her. I won't
bother my head about that. Time enough yet! Hey diddle! hey diddle! ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 25 there baby said.htm

Spelling God.
... It's a purpose of strong steady pure clinging brooding love. The bother
is we don't know what that word love means; none of us. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/spelling god.htm

Simplified Spelling.
... Christian, too. That is the bother, the cheapening of things; we call a thing
Christian which is less than the thing it is called. Some ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/simplified spelling.htm

Tarshish or Nineveh?
... This is the one thing worth while. The bother is we don't always get the verbs,
the action words, of that sentence straight. John was a man sent from God. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/tarshish or nineveh.htm

Prayer is Projecting One's Spirit Personality.
... windows. But the spirit beings who are here listening to us, and deeply
concerned with our discussion did not bother with the doors. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/prayer is projecting ones spirit.htm

Thesaurus
Bother (9 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) One who, or that which, bothers; state of perplexity or annoyance;
embarrassment; worry; disturbance; petty trouble; as, to be in a bother. ...
/b/bother.htm - 9k

Contend (56 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:9 Yahweh said to me, "Don't bother Moab, neither contend with them
in battle; for I will not give you of his land for a possession; because I ...
/c/contend.htm - 24k

Provoke (64 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:9 Yahweh said to me, "Don't bother Moab, neither contend with them
in battle; for I will not give you of his land for a possession; because I ...
/p/provoke.htm - 31k

Opportunity (35 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you,
but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it. (WEB WEY RSV). ...
/o/opportunity.htm - 17k

Official (45 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" (See NAS). ...
/o/official.htm - 20k

Jairus (6 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" (See NIV). ...
/j/jairus.htm - 10k

Locked (19 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Luke 11:7 and he from within will answer and say,'Don't bother
me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. ...
/l/locked.htm - 11k

Worry (14 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you,
but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it. (See NAS). ...
/w/worry.htm - 10k

Frontier (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:19 and when you come near over against the children of Ammon,
don't bother them, nor contend with them; for I will not give you of the land of ...
/f/frontier.htm - 9k

Ruler's (13 Occurrences)
... Mark 5:35 While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house
saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?" (WEB RSV). ...
/r/ruler's.htm - 10k

Resources
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Bother (9 Occurrences)

Matthew 26:10
However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? Because she has done a good work for me.
(See NAS NIV)

Mark 5:35
While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?"
(WEB NIV)

Mark 14:6
But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.
(See NAS NIV)

Luke 8:49
While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue's house came, saying to him, "Your daughter is dead. Don't trouble the Teacher."
(See NIV)

Luke 11:7
and he from within will answer and say,'Don't bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give it to you'?
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
(WEB)

Deuteronomy 2:9
Yahweh said to me, "Don't bother Moab, neither contend with them in battle; for I will not give you of his land for a possession; because I have given Ar to the children of Lot for a possession."
(WEB)

Deuteronomy 2:19
and when you come near over against the children of Ammon, don't bother them, nor contend with them; for I will not give you of the land of the children of Ammon for a possession; because I have given it to the children of Lot for a possession."
(WEB)

2 Samuel 14:10
The king said, "Whoever says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall not touch you any more."
(See NIV)

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