The term "expend" in a biblical context refers to the act of using up resources, whether they be material, spiritual, or personal, for a particular purpose or cause. While the specific word "expend" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the teachings and narratives of Scripture.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of expending resources is often associated with offerings and sacrifices. The Israelites were commanded to bring offerings to the Lord, which required them to expend their livestock, grain, and other resources. For example, in Leviticus 1:3-4, the Israelites are instructed to bring a burnt offering from the herd, which signifies the expending of valuable resources as an act of worship and atonement: "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting for acceptance on his behalf before the LORD."

The concept of expending oneself is also seen in the lives of the prophets and leaders who devoted their lives to God's service. Moses, for instance, expended his energy and leadership skills to guide the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, as seen throughout the books of Exodus and Numbers.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the idea of expending oneself is exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus expended His life for the salvation of humanity, as described in Mark 10:45 : "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." This ultimate act of self-expenditure serves as the foundation for Christian discipleship and service.

The Apostle Paul also speaks to the concept of expending oneself for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 12:15 , Paul expresses his willingness to expend himself for the spiritual well-being of others: "So I will most gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?" Here, Paul highlights the sacrificial nature of Christian ministry and the call to invest one's life in the service of others.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, the concept of expending resources and oneself is closely tied to the principles of stewardship and sacrifice. Believers are called to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them, using them for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom. This includes financial resources, time, talents, and spiritual gifts.

Moreover, the call to expend oneself is a reflection of the sacrificial love demonstrated by Christ. Christians are encouraged to follow His example by living lives of selflessness and service, as seen in Philippians 2:3-4 : "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Practical Application

In practical terms, the call to expend oneself and one's resources can manifest in various ways within the Christian community. This includes acts of charity, volunteering, missionary work, and supporting the church and its ministries. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in how they can best use their resources and lives for His purposes, trusting that their labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Ultimately, the biblical concept of expending is rooted in the understanding that all resources and life itself are gifts from God, to be used in accordance with His will and for His glory.1. (v. t.) To spend, consume, apply, or employ; as to expend energy; to use up or distribute, either in payment or in donations; to spend; as, they expend money for food or in charity; to expend time labor, and thought; to expend hay in feeding cattle, oil in a lamp, water in mechanical operations.

2. (v. i.) To be laid out, used, or consumed.

3. (v. i.) To pay out or disburse money.

355. analisko -- to expend, consume
... to expend, consume. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: analisko Phonetic Spelling:
(an-al-is'-ko) Short Definition: I destroy, annihilate Definition: I ...
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1550. ekdapanao -- to expend wholly, ie to exhaust
... to expend wholly, ie to exhaust. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ekdapanao
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-dap-an-ah'-o) Short Definition: I spend completely ...
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1159. dapanao -- to spend, spend freely
... 1159 -- properly, to spend (expend); (figuratively) spending one's money, time,
energy, resources, etc.; (passive) become spent, (consumed by); "to exert great ...
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4321. prosanalisko -- to spend besides.
... Word Origin from pros and analisko Definition to spend besides. spend. From pros
and analisko; to expend further -- spend. see GREEK analisko. see GREEK pros. ...
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4325. prosdapanao -- to spend besides
... spend more. From pros and dapanao; to expend additionally -- spend more. see GREEK
pros. see GREEK dapanao. (prosdapaneses) -- 1 Occurrence. 4324, 4325. ...
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8210. shaphak -- to pour out, pour
... A primitive root; to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid,
ie To mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money ...
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But not to Expend Our Argument Entirely in Going Over the Words of ...
... Piece VI. But not to expend our argument entirely in going over the words
of all the? But not to expend our argument entirely ...
/.../hippolytus/the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/piece vi but not to.htm

The Christian Training of Children.
... but to be His instruments? For Him alone, and in His name, not for ourselves,
can we expend our cares on them. To try to make out ...
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The Use of Money
... into the sea. Expend no part of it merely to gratify the desire of the
flesh, the desire of the eye, or the pride of life. 2. Do ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 50 the use of.htm

Conversations.
... They who possess much, must lose, and expend, and give much; and this necessity
brings more of pain than the possessions themselves can give of pleasure.". ...
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The Children's Patrimony.
... Besides, the man who made his fortune knows how to keep and expend it; and in point
of happiness derived from property, "there is no comparison between a ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xxiv the childrens patrimony.htm

Strong Souls.
... Some lives are complete within narrow limits: in the few years which are all they
have, they ripen into perfect sweetness, or expend themselves in such a flash ...
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Therefore no Fruitfulness of the Flesh Can be Compared to Holy ...
... [2038] For what, if any rich woman were to expend much money on this good work,
and to buy, from out different nations, slaves to make Christians, will she not ...
/.../augustine/of holy virginity /section 8 therefore no fruitfulness.htm

The Waterer Watered
... Our surest road to our own happiness is to seek the good of our fellows. We store
up in God's own bank what we generously expend on the behalf of our race. ...
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The Unjust Steward.
... love. Do I my little store expend For such a wise and prudent end; Or only
think of my own gain, And not of others' want and pain? ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/the unjust steward.htm

Third Tractate. Problems of the Soul (1).
... worth attention. On what subject can we more reasonably expend the time
required by minute discussion and investigation? Apart from ...
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Expend (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To spend, consume, apply, or employ; as to expend energy; to use up or
distribute, either in payment or in donations; to spend; as, they expend money ...
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Occupy (25 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To do business in; to busy one's self with. 5. (vt) To use; to expend;
to make use of. 6. (vt) To have sexual intercourse with. ...
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Lavish (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To expend or bestow with profusion; to use with prodigality; to squander;
as, to lavish money or praise. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Waste (668 Occurrences)
... 6. (v.) To spend unnecessarily or carelessly; to employ prodigally; to expend without
valuable result; to apply to useless purposes; to lavish vainly; to ...
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Render (95 Occurrences)
... And on the morrow as he left, taking out two denarii he gave them to the innkeeper,
and said to him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou shalt expend more, I ...
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Expended (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Expend. Multi-Version Concordance
Expended (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 12:15 I will most ...
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Exhaust (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To drain, metaphorically; to use or expend wholly, or till the supply comes
to an end; to deprive wholly of strength; to use up; to weary or tire out ...
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Expence (1 Occurrence)

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Bestow (27 Occurrences)
... place; to put. 2. (vt) To use; to apply; to devote, as time or strength
in some occupation. 3. (vt) To expend, as money. 4. (vt) To ...
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Consume (136 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To destroy, as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire; to use
up; to expend; to waste; to burn up; to eat up; to devour. ...
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