Bountifully
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The term "bountifully" in the Bible is often associated with the concepts of generosity, abundance, and the blessings that come from God. It is used to describe both the manner in which God provides for His people and the way in which believers are encouraged to give to others.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Provision and Blessing: The Bible frequently speaks of God's bountiful provision for His creation. In Psalm 65:11, the psalmist declares, "You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty." This verse highlights the abundance of God's blessings, emphasizing His role as the provider who ensures that the earth is fruitful and sustains life.

2. Principle of Sowing and Reaping: The concept of bountiful giving is prominently featured in the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. In 2 Corinthians 9:6, Paul writes, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." This principle underscores the idea that generous giving leads to generous returns, not necessarily in material wealth, but in spiritual blessings and the advancement of God's kingdom.

3. Encouragement to Generosity: Believers are encouraged to give bountifully as an expression of their faith and trust in God's provision. In 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, Paul continues, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." This passage highlights the attitude with which Christians are to give—cheerfully and willingly—trusting that God will supply their needs.

4. Reflection of God's Character: The call to give bountifully is also a reflection of God's own character. As believers are made in the image of God, they are to emulate His generosity. In James 1:5, it is written, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." God's generous nature is a model for how Christians are to interact with others, providing for those in need and supporting the work of the church.

5. Spiritual and Eternal Rewards: The Bible teaches that bountiful giving is not only beneficial in this life but also has eternal significance. In 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Paul instructs, "Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life." This passage suggests that acts of generosity contribute to spiritual wealth and eternal rewards.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of bountifully encompasses both the abundant blessings that God bestows upon His creation and the generous spirit that believers are called to exhibit. Through bountiful giving, Christians participate in God's work, reflect His character, and lay up treasures in heaven.
Greek
574. haplos -- simply, sincerely
... Speech: Adverb Transliteration: haplos Phonetic Spelling: (hap-loce') Short Definition:
simply, sincerely Definition: simply, sincerely, graciously, bountifully ...
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2129. eulogia -- praise, blessing
... Word Origin from the same as eulogeo Definition praise, blessing NASB Word Usage
blessing (11), bountiful gift (2), bountifully (2), flattering speech (1). ...
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Strong's Hebrew
1580. gamal -- to deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean ...
... Definition to deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen NASB Word
Usage bore ripe (1), brought (1), compensate (1), deal bountifully (2), dealt (2 ...
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The Blessedness of Giving
... And thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters
fail not.". "He which soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully.". ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/the blessedness of giving.htm

21ST DAY. A Due Reaping.
... heavenly reaping will be in proportion to the earthly sowing: "He that soweth sparingly,
shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/macduff/the faithful promiser/21st day a due reaping.htm

November 17 Evening
... made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself."He which soweth sparingly
shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/november 17 evening.htm

April 13 Morning
... He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully
shall reap also bountifully."Upon the first day of the week let every ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/april 13 morning.htm

July 18 Evening
... warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful
to the body; what doth it profit?"He which soweth bountifully, shall reap ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/july 18 evening.htm

2 Cor. Ix. 1
... What? "He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth
bountifully shall reap also bountifully." And he did not say stingy, but a ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xix 2 cor ix.htm

Rom. xii. 4, 5
... For to rouse them to such largeness he said, "He that soweth sparingly shall reap
also sparingly, and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxi rom xii 4.htm

1872-1874. Letter from Rev. AMW Christopher --Letter from Gulf of ...
... Paul to write, 'He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and
he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter v 1872-1874 letter from.htm

There is a Definite Moment at which the Seed is Ripe...
... waste corner! "He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he
that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Let ...
/.../trotter/parables of the christ-life/section 6 there is a.htm

Footnotes:
... 13). [16] "He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which
soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every ...
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Thesaurus
Bountifully (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Bountifully (8 Occurrences). ... He who sows bountifully
will also reap bountifully. (WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV). ...
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stingy (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 But do not forget that he who sows with a stingy hand will
also reap a stingy crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap ...
/n/stingy.htm - 6k

Generously (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.
He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (See NIV). ...
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Forget (77 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 But do not forget that he who sows with a stingy hand will
also reap a stingy crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap ...
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Reap (35 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.
He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ...
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Sparingly (3 Occurrences)
... Sparingly (3 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ...
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Soweth (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;
and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. ...
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Sows (18 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.
He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/s/sows.htm - 11k

Crop (33 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:6 But do not forget that he who sows with a stingy hand will
also reap a stingy crop, and that he who sows bountifully will also reap ...
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Remember (230 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.
He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (WEB NIV). ...
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Resources
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Bountifully (8 Occurrences)

2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV)

Deuteronomy 15:8
but thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto him, and shalt certainly lend him on pledge what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacketh.
(DBY)

Deuteronomy 15:10
Thou shalt bountifully give unto him, and thy heart shall not be evil-disposed when thou givest unto him; because for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy works, and in all the business of thy hand.
(DBY)

Deuteronomy 15:11
For the needy shall never cease from within the land; therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto thy brother, to thy poor and to thy needy, in thy land.
(DBY)

Psalms 13:6
I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 116:7
Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 119:17
Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 142:7
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)

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