Jump to: ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the word "deal" can refer to various concepts, including measurements, transactions, and interactions among individuals. The term is used in different contexts throughout the Bible, often reflecting the cultural and societal norms of the times.1. Measurement: In the Old Testament, "deal" is frequently used as a unit of measurement, particularly in the context of offerings and sacrifices. For example, in the instructions for the grain offering, a "tenth deal" of fine flour is specified. This is seen in Leviticus 14:21, where it states, "But if he is poor and cannot afford these offerings, he is to take one male lamb as a guilt offering to be waved, to make atonement for him, along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering, a log of oil." 2. Transactions and Agreements: The concept of dealing in terms of transactions or agreements is also present in the Bible. This can involve trade, business dealings, or covenants between individuals or groups. In Genesis 23, Abraham negotiates with the Hittites to purchase a burial site for his wife Sarah, demonstrating the importance of fair dealings and agreements in biblical narratives. 3. Interpersonal Interactions: The Bible often addresses how individuals should deal with one another, emphasizing justice, fairness, and kindness. In Micah 6:8, the prophet outlines what the Lord requires of His people: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse underscores the importance of dealing justly and mercifully with others. 4. Divine Dealings: The Bible also speaks of God's dealings with humanity. These divine interactions are characterized by justice, mercy, and faithfulness. In Psalm 103:10, it is written, "He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities." This highlights God's grace and mercy in His dealings with His people. 5. Moral and Ethical Conduct: The Bible provides guidance on ethical dealings, urging believers to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty. Proverbs 11:1 states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This proverb emphasizes the importance of honesty in all dealings, reflecting a broader biblical principle of living righteously. In summary, the concept of "deal" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from specific measurements in religious rituals to broader themes of justice, fairness, and divine interaction. The biblical perspective on dealing is deeply rooted in the principles of righteousness, integrity, and mercy, guiding believers in their relationships with God and others. Easton's Bible Dictionary Deal, Tenth see OMER. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A part or portion; a share; hence, an indefinite quantity, degree, or extent, degree, or extent; as, a deal of time and trouble; a deal of cold.2. (n.) The process of dealing cards to the players; also, the portion disturbed. 3. (n.) Distribution; apportionment. 4. (n.) An arrangement to attain a desired result by a combination of interested parties; -- applied to stock speculations and political bargains. 5. (n.) The division of a piece of timber made by sawing; a board or plank; particularly, a board or plank of fir or pine above seven inches in width, and exceeding six feet in length. If narrower than this, it is called a batten; if shorter, a deal end. 6. (n.) Wood of the pine or fir; as, a floor of deal. 7. (n.) To divide; to separate in portions; hence, to give in portions; to distribute; to bestow successively; -- sometimes with out. 8. (n.) Specifically: To distribute, as cards, to the players at the commencement of a game; as, to deal the cards; to deal one a jack. 9. (v. i.) To make distribution; to share out in portions, as cards to the players. 10. (v. i.) To do a distributing or retailing business, as distinguished from that of a manufacturer or producer; to traffic; to trade; to do business; as, he deals in flour. 11. (v. i.) To act as an intermediary in business or any affairs; to manage; to make arrangements; -- followed by between or with. 12. (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to behave or act in any affair or towards any one; to treat. 13. (v. i.) To contend (with); to treat (with), by way of opposition, check, or correction; as, he has turbulent passions to deal with. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia DEALdel: The noun "deal" is not found in the Revised Version (British and American). The King James Version translation of `issaron, "the tenth deal" (Exodus 29:40 Leviticus 14:10, et al.) is rendered uniformly "the tenth part" in the Revised Version (British and American) (see WEIGHTS AND MEASURES). The verb "to deal" often means "to apportion," "to distribute" (compare 2 Samuel 6:19 1 Chronicles 16:3; Isaiah 58:7 Romans 12:3), but more frequently it is used in the sense of "to act" "to do," "to have transaction of any kind with." In the Psalms "to deal" always means "to confer benefit," "to deal bountifully," with the exception of Psalm 105:25, where it means "to deal subtly with." The expression "to deal," i.e. "to be engaged in," is not found in the Scriptures. The translation of sugchraomai, in John 4:9, "Jews have no dealings with Samaritans," conveys the idea that they have nothing in common. TENTH DEAL del (`issaron): The tenth part of an ephah, and so rendered in the Revised Version (British and American) (Numbers 28; Numbers 29). It was used in connection with the sacrifices for measuring flour. Greek 2686. katasophizomai -- to deal craftily with ... to deal craftily with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katasophizomai Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-of-id'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I circumvent by ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2686.htm - 6k 4054. perissoteron -- more abundantly, a great deal, far more. 5530. chraomai -- to use, make use of 4374. prosphero -- to bring to, ie to offer 3356. metriopatheo -- to hold one's emotions in restraint 2209. zemia -- damage 4160. poieo -- to make, do 1793. entugchano -- to chance upon, by impl. confer with, by ext. ... 3307. merizo -- to divide 2744. kauchaomai -- to boast Strong's Hebrew 898. bagad -- to act or deal treacherously... 897, 898. bagad. 899 . to act or deal treacherously. Transliteration: bagad Phonetic Spelling: (baw-gad') Short Definition: treacherous. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/898.htm - 6k 1580. gamal -- to deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean ... 8266. shaqar -- to do or deal falsely 6014b. amar -- to deal tyrannically 8327. sharash -- to deal with the roots 7703. shadad -- to deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin 7411b. ramah -- to beguile, deal treacherously with 5230. nakal -- to be crafty, deceitful or knavish 2449. chakam -- to be wise 2505. chalaq -- to divide, share Library Lands at Deal A Great Deal for Me to Read Hast Thou Sent... Thou Didst Deal with Me, that I Should be Persuaded to Go to Rome. ... I Will Deal Shortly with the Second Passage which My Brother Tells ... Of the Words, "The More He Charged them to Tell no One, So Much ... That Maxim Also which Your Friend Used is of Very Great and Divine ... Letter v. To an Unknown Person, Entreating Him to Deal Gently with ... He Proceeds to Repeat Himself, and after Saying a Great Deal which ... The Gods of the Different Nations Varro's Gentile Class. Their ... What Afterward Befell the Seditious when they had done a Great ... Thesaurus Deal (170 Occurrences)... Easton's Bible Dictionary Deal, Tenth. see OMER. Noah Webster's Dictionary. ... If narrower than this, it is called a batten; if shorter, a deal end. ... /d/deal.htm - 40k One-tenth (9 Occurrences) Kindly (57 Occurrences) Treacherously (42 Occurrences) Treacherous (34 Occurrences) Several (40 Occurrences) Loyally (6 Occurrences) Tenth (89 Occurrences) Unfaithfully (19 Occurrences) Falsely (72 Occurrences) Resources Is it possible to make a deal with the devil? | GotQuestions.orgWhat makes sexual sin such a big deal? | GotQuestions.org How should a Christian woman deal with menopause? | GotQuestions.org Deal: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Deal (170 Occurrences)Matthew 9:27 Matthew 15:22 Matthew 17:15 Matthew 18:35 Matthew 20:30 Matthew 20:31 Matthew 27:19 Mark 5:26 Mark 7:36 Mark 10:47 Mark 10:48 Luke 16:24 Luke 17:13 Luke 18:38 Luke 18:39 John 3:23 John 4:41 Acts 16:16 Acts 25:24 Romans 12:3 1 Corinthians 6:2 1 Corinthians 7:1 1 Corinthians 7:31 1 Corinthians 11:34 2 Corinthians 13:4 2 Corinthians 13:10 Philippians 2:27 Colossians 4:1 2 Timothy 4:14 Hebrews 5:2 Hebrews 9:10 Hebrews 9:28 2 John 1:12 3 John 1:13 Genesis 18:25 Genesis 19:9 Genesis 21:23 Genesis 24:12 Genesis 24:49 Genesis 32:9 Genesis 32:12 Genesis 34:31 Genesis 40:14 Genesis 43:6 Genesis 47:29 Exodus 1:10 Exodus 5:15 Exodus 8:22 Exodus 8:29 Exodus 21:9 Exodus 23:11 Exodus 29:40 Leviticus 6:2 Leviticus 6:3 Leviticus 14:21 Leviticus 19:11 Numbers 4:19 Numbers 8:26 Numbers 11:15 Numbers 15:4 Numbers 28:13 Numbers 28:21 Numbers 28:29 Numbers 29:4 Numbers 29:10 Numbers 29:15 Deuteronomy 4:16 Deuteronomy 4:25 Deuteronomy 7:5 Deuteronomy 21:14 Deuteronomy 24:7 Deuteronomy 31:29 Deuteronomy 32:29 Joshua 2:12 Joshua 2:14 Joshua 24:27 Judges 1:24 Judges 9:23 Ruth 1:8 Ruth 1:17 1 Samuel 3:17 1 Samuel 14:44 1 Samuel 20:8 1 Samuel 20:13 1 Samuel 24:4 1 Samuel 25:31 2 Samuel 3:22 2 Samuel 3:35 2 Samuel 18:5 2 Samuel 19:13 1 Kings 2:7 1 Kings 2:23 1 Kings 8:39 1 Kings 19:2 1 Kings 20:10 2 Kings 22:7 1 Chronicles 19:2 2 Chronicles 2:3 2 Chronicles 6:30 2 Chronicles 12:15 Subtopics Related Terms |