The term "allocate" refers to the act of distributing resources, responsibilities, or duties according to a plan or purpose. In a biblical context, allocation often involves the distribution of land, resources, or roles among the people of God, as directed by divine command or wisdom.

Allocation of Land

One of the most significant examples of allocation in the Bible is the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. After the Israelites entered Canaan, the land was allocated to the twelve tribes by lot, as commanded by God. This process is detailed in the Book of Joshua. Joshua 14:2 states, "Their inheritance was assigned by lot in the presence of the LORD, as He had commanded through Moses for the nine and a half tribes." This allocation was not merely a human decision but was seen as divinely ordained, ensuring that each tribe received its portion according to God's plan.

Allocation of Roles and Responsibilities

In the New Testament, the concept of allocation is evident in the distribution of spiritual gifts and roles within the Church. The Apostle Paul speaks of this in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 : "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Here, the allocation of spiritual gifts is portrayed as a divine act, intended for the edification and unity of the Church.

Allocation of Resources

The early Church also practiced the allocation of resources to meet the needs of its members. Acts 4:34-35 describes how the believers shared their possessions: "There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need." This communal allocation ensured that the needs of the community were met, reflecting the principles of generosity and stewardship.

Allocation in Leadership

The Bible also addresses the allocation of leadership roles. In Exodus 18, Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, advises Moses to allocate leadership responsibilities to capable men to help judge the people, thus preventing burnout and ensuring effective governance. Exodus 18:21 instructs, "Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens."

Divine Allocation

Ultimately, the concept of allocation in the Bible underscores the sovereignty and wisdom of God in distributing resources, roles, and responsibilities. Proverbs 16:33 reminds us, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." This verse highlights the belief that even seemingly random allocations are under God's control and purpose.

In summary, the biblical principle of allocation emphasizes the orderly and purposeful distribution of resources, roles, and responsibilities, reflecting God's sovereignty and the importance of stewardship, unity, and service within the community of believers.1. (v. t.) To distribute or assign; to allot.

2. (v. t.) To localize.

The Songs of the Fugitive.
... We may allocate with a fair amount of likelihood the following psalms to this
period"iii.; iv.; xxv. (?); xxviii. (?); lviii. (?); lxi.; lxii.; lxiii.; cix. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/xv the songs of the.htm

Greatness in the Kingdom
... One is the calm assumption which He makes of authority to marshal men, to stand
above the greatest of them, and to allocate their places, because He knows all ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/greatness in the kingdom.htm

The Method of the New Theology, and Some of Its Applications
... out that in the far future, when English has become a dead language, almost no internal
evidence would allow the literary critic to allocate the authorship of ...
/.../berkhof/new evangelism and other papers/the method of the new.htm

The Exile.
... Their infrequency and comparative vagueness has been alleged against the accuracy
of the inscriptions which allocate certain psalms to particular occasions. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/iv the exile.htm

Chapter xlv
... necessarily develop on the way: "they are liable to grow angry (not grow excited'
"that is too trivial) on the way." They will attempt to allocate the share ...
//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlv.htm

Seventh Tractate. How the Multiplicity of the Ideal-Forms came ...
The Six Enneads. <. ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/seventh tractate how the multiplicity.htm

Allocate (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To distribute or assign; to allot. 2. (vt)
To localize. Multi-Version Concordance Allocate (1 Occurrence). ...
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Regions (22 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
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Misrephoth (2 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/m/misrephoth.htm - 7k

Maim (4 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/m/maim.htm - 8k

All-just (1 Occurrence)
All-just. All-important, All-just. Allocate . Multi-Version Concordance
All-just (1 Occurrence). ... (DBY). All-important, All-just. Allocate . Reference
/a/all-just.htm - 6k

Allom

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Sidonians (16 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/s/sidonians.htm - 12k

Instructed (80 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/i/instructed.htm - 29k

Inhabitants (254 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/i/inhabitants.htm - 41k

Heavy (110 Occurrences)
... of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth Maim, even all the Sidonians; them
will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allocate it to ...
/h/heavy.htm - 44k

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