Definition and Concept
Requiting, in biblical terms, refers to the act of repaying or returning in kind, whether it be good or evil. It involves the principle of justice and reciprocity, where actions are met with appropriate responses. This concept is deeply rooted in the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of justice, fairness, and the consequences of one's actions.

Old Testament References
The concept of requiting is prevalent in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with divine justice and human responsibility. In Deuteronomy 32:35, God declares, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay," highlighting the divine prerogative to requite evil. This underscores the belief that God is the ultimate judge who will ensure that justice is served.

In the context of human relationships, the principle of requiting is evident in the law of retribution, often summarized as "an eye for an eye" (Exodus 21:24). This law was intended to ensure that punishment was proportionate to the offense, thereby maintaining justice and deterring further wrongdoing.

New Testament Teachings
The New Testament continues to address the concept of requiting, but with a greater emphasis on mercy and forgiveness. Jesus' teachings often challenge the traditional understanding of requiting by advocating for love and forgiveness over strict retribution. In Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus says, "You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." This teaching encourages believers to transcend the natural inclination to requite evil with evil, promoting a higher standard of love and grace.

The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in Romans 12:17-19, where he instructs, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone... Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is Mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord." Here, Paul reinforces the idea that requiting evil is ultimately God's responsibility, and believers are called to live peaceably and trust in God's justice.

Practical Implications
The biblical principle of requiting has practical implications for Christian living. It calls believers to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). While justice is important, the New Testament encourages believers to prioritize forgiveness and reconciliation, reflecting the character of Christ.

In personal relationships, this means choosing to forgive rather than seeking revenge, and in societal contexts, it involves advocating for justice while extending grace. The call to requite good for good and to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21) challenges Christians to be agents of peace and reconciliation in a world often marked by retaliation and vengeance.

Conclusion
The biblical concept of requiting underscores the importance of justice and the appropriate response to actions, whether good or evil. While the Old Testament emphasizes justice and retribution, the New Testament calls believers to a higher standard of love, forgiveness, and trust in God's ultimate justice.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Requite.

Requiting God
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Of the Loving of God in Ourselves and Other Creatures...
... But yet even in this case also we ought to prevent the settling of amity in the
sensual part of the soul, and content ourselves with requiting such obligations ...
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Expositions of Holy Scripture
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The Story of Histiaeus.
... of many generous impulses. He was grateful for favors, though somewhat
capricious in his modes of requiting them. He declared to ...
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2 Cor. vi. 1, 2
... in vain." For lest they should think that this of itself is "reconciliation," believing
on Him that calleth; he adds these words, requiting that earnestness ...
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Contents
... GOD AND THE GODLY (Psalm 111:3; cxii.3). EXPERIENCE, RESOLVE, AND HOPE (Psalm
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How the Soldiers, Both in Judea and Egypt, Proclaimed Vespasian ...
... Now what juster opportunity shall they ever have of requiting their generals,
if they do not make use of this that is now before them? ...
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John xix. 16-18
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The Severity of God Compatible with Reason and Justice when ...
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What are the Duties Required in the Sixth Commandment?
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Requiting (3 Occurrences)
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Requital (9 Occurrences)
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Recompensing (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 6:23 Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by
requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by ...
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Rereward (2 Occurrences)

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Requiteth (1 Occurrence)

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Returning (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 3:9 not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary,
giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been ...
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Abuse (17 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 3:9 not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary,
giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been ...
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Face (780 Occurrences)
... expression, Deuteronomy 1:17; Deuteronomy 16:19 Proverbs 24; Proverbs 23; Proverbs
23 28:21), in the sense of unjustly favoring a person, or requiting him with ...
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Contrary (77 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 3:9 not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary,
giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been ...
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Return (499 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 3:9 not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary,
giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been ...
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