The term "additional" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of addition or increase is present throughout Scripture in various contexts, such as blessings, wisdom, and responsibilities. The idea of God adding to His people or their resources is a recurring theme, reflecting His provision and abundance.

Addition in Blessings and Prosperity

One of the most prominent examples of addition in the Bible is God's promise to bless and multiply His people. In Genesis 22:17, God promises Abraham, "I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore." This promise of multiplication is an assurance of God's faithfulness and His ability to provide abundantly beyond human expectation.

Similarly, in Deuteronomy 28:11, God promises Israel, "The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land." Here, the concept of addition is tied to obedience and covenant faithfulness, where God's people are assured of His generous provision.

Addition in Wisdom and Understanding

The Bible also speaks of addition in terms of wisdom and understanding. In Proverbs 9:9, it is written, "Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning." This verse highlights the principle that those who seek wisdom and instruction will experience an increase in their understanding, reflecting the value of continual growth in knowledge and discernment.

James 1:5 further emphasizes this by encouraging believers to seek wisdom from God: "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." The promise of additional wisdom is available to those who earnestly seek it from the Lord.

Addition in Responsibilities and Stewardship

The concept of addition is also evident in the parables of Jesus, particularly in the context of stewardship. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), the servants who wisely invest their master's resources are rewarded with additional responsibilities and blessings. Matthew 25:29 states, "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away."

This principle underscores the importance of faithful stewardship and the expectation that God's people will use their gifts and resources wisely, leading to further opportunities and responsibilities.

Addition in the Kingdom of God

In the New Testament, the concept of addition is also seen in the growth of the early church. Acts 2:47 describes the early believers, "praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." This addition reflects the dynamic and expanding nature of the Kingdom of God as more individuals come to faith in Christ.

The idea of addition in the Bible, while not always explicitly stated, is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture, illustrating God's desire to bless, increase, and expand His work in and through His people.1. (a.) Added; supplemental; in the way of an addition.

2. (n.) Something added.

1941. epikaleo -- to call upon
... to call upon. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epikaleo Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I call by an additional name, appeal ...
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4324. prosapeileo -- to threaten further
... threaten further. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosapeileo Phonetic Spelling:
(pros-ap-i-leh'-o) Short Definition: I utter additional threats Definition ...
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5419. phrazo -- to show forth, tell
... explain, interpret. 5419 -- to explain (interpret), especially to use
additional aids to bring clarity (cf. J. Thayer). Word Origin ...
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3003. legion -- a legion
... Short Definition: a legion, very large number Definition: properly: a division of
the Roman army, numbering about 6,000 infantry with additional cavalry; hence ...
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3850. parabole -- to expose oneself to danger
... This casts additional light by using an arresting or familiar analogy, (which
is often fictitious or metaphorical, but not necessarily). ...
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1928. epidiatassomai -- to add provisions
... Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-dee-ah-tas'-som-ahee) Short Definition: I furnish with
additions Definition: I make an additional testamentary disposition, I furnish ...
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2058. Vophsi -- a Naphtalite
... Vophsi. Probably from yacaph; additional; Vophsi, an &? Israelite -- Vophsi. see
HEBREW yacaph. 2057, 2058. Vophsi. 2059 . Strong's Numbers.
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3655. kanah -- to title, give an epithet
... give flattering titles, surname himself. A primitive root; to address by an additional
name; hence, to eulogize -- give flattering titles, surname (himself). ...
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7468. reuth -- fellow (woman)
... another, mate, neighbor. From ra'ah in the sense of rea'; a female associate; generally
an additional one -- + another, mate, neighbour. see HEBREW ra'ah. ...
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The Evidences of the Christian Religion, with Additional ...
The Evidences of the Christian Religion, with Additional Discourses. ... The Evidences
of the Christian Religion, with Additional Discourses Joseph Addison. ...
/.../addison/the evidences of the christian religion with additional discourses/

Additional Notes
... ADDITIONAL NOTES. A."St. Bernard's Description of the State of the Irish
Church. Life, Secs.7, 16, 17. In two passages of the Life ...
/.../st bernard of clairvauxs life of st malachy of armagh/additional notes.htm

Additional Introduction.
... The Epistles of Clement. Additional Introduction. Towards the close of 1875,
at Constantinople, Philotheus Bryennius, Metropolitan ...
/.../keith/the epistles of clement/additional introduction.htm

Additional Notes.
An Introduction to the Old Testament in Greek. Additional Notes. ... LITERARY USE, VALUE,
AND TEXTUAL CONDITION OF THE GREEK OLD TESTAMENT. ADDITIONAL NOTES. ...
/.../additional notes.htm

Additional Note.
... Book IV. In Which Tertullian Pursues His Argument. Jesus is the Christ of the Creator.
Additional Note. (Passage not easy to identify, p.390, note 14.) ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/additional note.htm

Additional Evidence Afforded to us in the Acts of the Apostles.
... Chapter XXXIX."Additional Evidence Afforded to Us in the Acts of the Apostles.
The Acts of the Apostles, too, attest [7535] the resurrection. ...
/.../chapter xxxix additional evidence afforded to.htm

St. Ambrose Gives Additional Rules Concerning Repentance, and ...
... Book II. Chapter I. St. Ambrose gives additional rules concerning repentance,
and shows that it must not be delayed.? St. Ambrose ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter i st ambrose gives.htm

Additional Notes on Some Points in St. Basil's Doctrinal and ...
... Prolegomena. Sketch of the Life and Works of Saint Basil. IX."Additional Notes on
Some Points in St. Basil's Doctrinal and Ecclesiastical Position. ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/ix additional notes on some points.htm

Additional Note on Apol. C. Arianos, 50.
... Additional Note on Apol. C. Arianos, 50. List of Bishops Present at Sardica. The
materials for an authentic list are (1) the names given by Athanasius, Apol. ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/additional note on apol c.htm

Additional Note to Page 96
... ADDITIONAL NOTE TO PAGE 96. After this passage was ready for the press my
friend, Mr. Robert P. Casey, sent me the following criticism ...
/.../landmarks in the history of early christianity/additional note to page 96.htm

Additional (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Added; supplemental; in the way of an addition.
2. (n.) Something added. Multi-Version Concordance Additional (3 Occurrences). ...
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Supply (40 Occurrences)
... All three verbs mean "to fill," the 3rd containing the additional connotation "fill
up to a certain point." Ephesians 4:16 Philippians 1:19 for the noun ...
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Extra (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary;
also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay. ...
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More (6686 Occurrences)
... numbers; -- with the plural. 6. (superl.) Additional; other; as, he wept because
there were no more words to conquer. 7. (n.) A greater ...
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Month (197 Occurrences)
... The number of months in the year was usually twelve (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Chronicles
27:1-15); but every third year an additional month (ve-Adar) was inserted, so as ...
/m/month.htm - 44k

Abiathar (29 Occurrences)
... There are two additional facts which, in view of the close relations between
David and Abiathar, must be regarded as significant. ...
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Seal (47 Occurrences)
... See 2d Seal, 5. 13. (vt) Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second
or additional wife. 14. (vi) To affix one's seal, or a seal. Int. ...
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Apostles'
... obscure history. The additional clauses came in at different times, though
in themselves some of them are very old. The addition ...
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Creed
... obscure history. The additional clauses came in at different times, though
in themselves some of them are very old. The addition ...
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Archaeology
... And furthermore, a theory must not only be able to meet the test of some additional
facts, but the test of all the conditions imposed by any additional facts ...
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