Definition and Usage:
The term "ware" in biblical contexts generally refers to goods, merchandise, or articles for sale. It is often used to describe items that are traded or sold in markets or by merchants. The concept of ware is closely associated with commerce and trade, which were integral parts of ancient economies and daily life in biblical times.

Biblical References:
While the specific term "ware" may not frequently appear in some translations of the Bible, the concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, particularly in passages dealing with trade, commerce, and economic activities. The Berean Standard Bible provides insight into these themes through various passages.

1. Ezekiel 27:12-13 : "Tarshish was your merchant because of your many wares. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise. Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze articles for your wares."

· This passage highlights the extensive trade network of ancient Tyre, emphasizing the exchange of various goods and the importance of commerce in the region. The mention of "wares" underscores the diversity of items that were traded, including metals and slaves.

2. Nehemiah 13:16 : "Additionally, men of Tyre who lived there were bringing in fish and all kinds of merchandise and selling them on the Sabbath to the people of Judah, in Jerusalem."

· Here, the term "merchandise" can be understood as "wares," indicating the goods brought by Tyrian merchants to be sold in Jerusalem. This passage also touches on the issue of Sabbath observance and the tension between economic activity and religious law.

3. Proverbs 31:18 : "She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night."

· While the term "ware" is not explicitly used, the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31 is engaged in economic activities, producing and trading goods. Her industriousness and ability to manage her household's commerce reflect the broader biblical theme of diligent stewardship and enterprise.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In biblical times, trade and commerce were vital components of society. Cities like Tyre, Sidon, and Jerusalem were bustling centers of trade, where merchants exchanged a wide variety of goods, including textiles, metals, spices, and foodstuffs. The exchange of wares facilitated cultural interactions and economic prosperity but also posed challenges, such as maintaining religious observance amidst commercial pressures.

The Bible often uses the imagery of trade and merchandise to convey spiritual truths. For example, the prophets frequently criticized the unethical practices of merchants who exploited the poor or engaged in dishonest trade. The emphasis on fair and just commerce reflects the biblical call for integrity and righteousness in all aspects of life.

Theological Implications:
The concept of ware in the Bible serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical conduct in business and trade. It underscores the need for honesty, fairness, and respect for God's commandments in economic dealings. The Bible's teachings on commerce encourage believers to view their economic activities as opportunities to honor God and serve others, rather than merely seeking personal gain.

In summary, while the term "ware" may not be explicitly prevalent in all translations, its underlying themes of trade, commerce, and ethical conduct are woven throughout the biblical narrative, offering valuable lessons for believers in their personal and professional lives.1. (imp.) Wore.

2. (v. t.) To wear, or veer. See Wear.

3. (n.) Seaweed.

4. (a.) Articles of merchandise; the sum of articles of a particular kind or class; style or class of manufactures; especially, in the plural, goods; commodities; merchandise.

5. (n.) A ware; taking notice; hence, wary; cautious; on one's guard. See Beware.

6. (n.) The state of being ware or aware; heed.

7. (v. t.) To make ware; to warn; to take heed of; to beware of; to guard against.

3749. ostrakinos -- earthen
... of earth, earthen. From ostrakon ("oyster") (a tile, ie Terra cotta);
earthen-ware, ie Clayey; by implication, frail -- of earth, earthen. ...
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4894. suneidon -- to see together, hence to comprehend
... two past tenses, respectively meaning to understand or become aware, and to be
conscious or (clandestinely) informed of -- consider, know, be privy, be ware of ...
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3626. oikourgos -- working at home
... Domestically inclined. From oikos and ouros (a guard; be "ware"); a stayer at home,
ie Domestically inclined (a "good housekeeper") -- keeper at home. ...
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4728. maqqachah -- ware (an article of merchandise)
... 4727, 4728. maqqachah. 4729 . ware (an article of merchandise). Transliteration:
maqqachah Phonetic Spelling: (mak-kaw-khaw') Short Definition: wares. ... ware. ...
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4465. mimkar -- a sale, ware
... 4464, 4465. mimkar. 4466 . a sale, ware. Transliteration: mimkar Phonetic
Spelling: (mim-kawr') Short Definition: sale. Word Origin ...
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4377. meker -- merchandise, value
... pay, price, ware. From makar; merchandise; also value -- pay, price, ware. see
HEBREW makar. 4376, 4377. meker. 4378 . Strong's Numbers.
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5801. izzabon -- wares
... fair, ware. From azab in the sense of letting go (for a price, ie Selling); trade,
ie The place (mart) or the payment (revenue) -- fair, ware. see HEBREW azab. ...
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4639. maaseh -- a deed, work
... by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property -- act,
art, + bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making ...
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3627. keli -- an article, utensil, vessel
... instrument, jewel, that is made of, X one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, +
psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, + whatsoever. ...
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Ware
... Ware. Ware, Henry, a Unitarian minister and professor of theology, was born
at Hingham, Mass., April 21, 1794; graduated at Harvard ...
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Ware. LM
... 439 Ware. LM. Rev.11: 15. (1028) Soon may the last glad song arise Through
all the millions of the skies" That song of triumph ...
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Ware. LM
... 438 Ware. LM. The Glory of the Church. (904) Triumphant Zion! lift thy
head From dust, and darkness, and the dead; Though humbled ...
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Ware. LM
... 437 Ware. LM. Christ's Everlasting Kingdom. (895) Jesus shall reign
where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom ...
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PMH Ware. Call to Prayer.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 2. PMH Ware. Call to Prayer. 1 To prayer, to
prayer!"for the morning breaks, And earth in her Maker's smile ...
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PMH Ware. Freedom.
... V. CHRISTIANITY AND THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 190. PMH Ware. Freedom. 1 Oppression
shall not always reign; There comes a brighter day ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/190 p m h ware.htm

PMH Ware. Easter Hymn.
... III. JESUS CHRIST. 137. PMH Ware. Easter Hymn. 1 Lift your glad voices in
triumph on high, For Jesus hath risen, and man cannot die. ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/137 p m h ware.htm

LMH Ware. Coming Together in the Name of Jesus.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 24. LMH Ware. Coming Together in the Name of Jesus.
1 Great God! the followers of Thy Son, We bow before Thy ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/24 l m h ware.htm

CMH Ware, Jr. For God's Presence.
... I. PUBLIC WORSHIP. 41. CMH Ware, Jr. For God's Presence. 1 Father in heaven,
to whom our hearts Would lift themselves in prayer, Drive ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/41 c m h ware.htm

It was a Difficult Matter to Persuade Me that the Tinseled Ware ...
... THE THIRD CENTURY 9 It was a difficult matter to persuade me that the tinseled
ware upon a hobby-horse was a fine thing. It was a ...
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Ware (6 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A ware; taking notice; hence, wary; cautious; on one's guard. See
Beware. 6. (n.) The state of being ware or aware; heed. ...
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Pottery (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The vessels or ware made by potters;
earthenware, glazed and baked. ... The ware is thin and light. ...
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Potter (14 Occurrences)
... The red and black figured ware of the Greeks was introduced, and still later the
less artistic Roman types, and following these by several centuries came the ...
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Lieth (135 Occurrences)
... (ASV). Acts 14:6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities
of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: (KJV). ...
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Wards (5 Occurrences)

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Withstood (7 Occurrences)
... faith. (KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS). 2 Timothy 4:15 Of whom be thou ware also;
for he hath greatly withstood our words. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Warehouse (1 Occurrence)

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Warn (35 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To make ware or aware; to give previous information to; to give notice to;
to notify; to admonish; hence, to notify or summon by authority; as, to warn ...
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War (529 Occurrences)
... the fruit of victory (Revelation 3:21). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (a.)
Ware; aware. 2. (n.) A contest between nations or states ...
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Forgo (1 Occurrence)
... Nehemiah 10:31 and if the peoples of the land bring ware or any victuals on the
sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy of them on the sabbath, or on a holy ...
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