Definition and Usage:
The term "apportion" refers to the act of distributing or allocating something according to a plan or a set of rules. In biblical contexts, it often involves the division of land, resources, or responsibilities among individuals or groups. The concept of apportionment is rooted in the idea of fairness and divine order, reflecting God's sovereignty and justice in the distribution of His blessings and responsibilities.

Biblical References:

1. Land Distribution:
One of the most significant instances of apportionment in the Bible is the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. This was done under the leadership of Joshua, following God's specific instructions. In Joshua 13:7 , God commands, "Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh." The apportionment of the land was not arbitrary but was based on divine guidance, ensuring that each tribe received its rightful inheritance.

2. Spiritual Gifts:
The New Testament speaks of the apportionment of spiritual gifts among believers. In 1 Corinthians 12:7 , Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." This distribution of gifts is intended to build up the body of Christ, with each member contributing uniquely to the community's spiritual health and mission.

3. Responsibilities and Roles:
Apportionment also applies to the distribution of roles and responsibilities within the church and society. In Ephesians 4:11-12 , Paul explains, "And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ." This passage highlights the divine apportionment of roles to ensure the effective functioning and growth of the church.

4. Justice and Fairness:
The concept of apportionment is closely tied to justice and fairness, as seen in the distribution of resources and judgment. Proverbs 16:33 states, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." This suggests that even seemingly random distributions are under God's sovereign control, ensuring that His justice prevails.

Theological Implications:

The principle of apportionment underscores God's sovereignty and wisdom in the distribution of His gifts and resources. It reflects His desire for order, justice, and the well-being of His people. Believers are called to trust in God's perfect apportionment, recognizing that He knows what is best for each individual and community. This trust is manifested in the faithful stewardship of the resources and responsibilities apportioned to them, whether in material possessions, spiritual gifts, or roles within the church and society.(v. t.) To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments.632. aponemo -- to assign, apportion
... to assign, apportion. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aponemo Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-on-em'-o) Short Definition: I apportion, render as due Definition: I ...
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2624. katakleronomeo -- to distribute by lot
... Word Origin from kata and kleronomeo Definition to distribute by lot NASB Word Usage
distributed (1), inheritance (1). apportion an inheritance. ...
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3307. merizo -- to divide
... Word Origin from meros Definition to divide NASB Word Usage allotted (1), apportioned
(2), assigned (1), divide (1), divided (9). apportion, divide. ...
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3623. oikonomos -- the manager of a household
... Cognate: 3623 (from 3624 , "house, household" and , "to allot, apportion") --
properly, a (literally, "household-manager"). See 3622 (). ...
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2819. kleros -- a lot
... congregation. Cognate: 2819 (a masculine noun derived from , "to cast a ") --
properly, a , cast to distribute ("apportion"). Scripture ...
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5157. nachal -- to get or take as a possession
... Word Origin denominative verb from nachalah Definition to get or take as a possession
NASB Word Usage allotted (1), apportion (2), apportion for inheritance (1 ...
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4482. men -- string (of a harp)
... From an unused root meaning to apportion; a part; hence, a musical chord (as parted
into strings) -- in (the same) (Psalm 68:23), stringed instrument (Psalm 150 ...
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2505. chalaq -- to divide, share
... A primitive root; to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones
were used for lots) to apportion or separate -- deal, distribute, divide ...
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5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
... give, put, set NASB Word Usage abandon (1), add (1), added (1), allow (14), allowed
(3), applied (1), appoint (5), appointed (15), apportion (1), appropriated ...
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4503. minchah -- a gift, tribute, offering
... From an unused root meaning to apportion, ie Bestow; a donation; euphemistically,
tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary ...
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2505a. chalaq -- to divide, share
... root Definition to divide, share NASB Word Usage allot him a portion (1), allotted
(3), apportion (2), apportions (1), assigned (1), disperse (1), distribute (1 ...
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The Suffering Servant --vi
... or spoil. The words might be read, 'I will apportion to Him the many, and He
shall apportion to Himself the strong ones.'. This retains ...
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1816 to the ...
... Though some had contended that it would be most convenient to divide the episcopal
supervision so as to apportion a specified district of country to each bishop ...
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The Right to a Normal Home Life
... opportunities for service. She will need rightly to apportion time to language
study, home duties and her calling as a missionary. This will ...
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I Saw no Temple There
... adhesion to the Churches' creeds. I do not apportion blame; I simply record
the fact. Everything that thespiritual and temporal ...
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This Whole Confession of These Beings, in which they Declare that ...
... For the common way is to apportion deity, giving an imperial and supreme domination
to one, while its offices are put into the hands of many, as Plato ...
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Names and Titles of the Antichrist
... of names bestowed upon him has led some brethren to the conclusion that they must
belong to separate persons, and has caused them to apportion these out to ...
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John i. 1
... For is it not a strange thing that we should bid our domestics slave for us all
their time, and ourselves apportion not even a little of our leisure to God ...
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The Twofold Bearing of this Fact.
... of glory" upon which shall set the Son of Man who will judge the nations that are
upon earth at the beginning of His millennial reign and apportion them their ...
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But Even this Rational Light Itself Ought not to be Worshipped by ...
... themselves would prefer that we should send up our requests to the God to whom they
pray, rather than send them downwards to themselves, or apportion our power ...
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Divine Impartiality Considered.
... The divine impartiality is only concerned to apportion the rule of duty to the powers
and advantages imparted, and to give to each one according to the manner ...
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Apportion (19 Occurrences)
... (vt) To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally;
to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to ...
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Assign (22 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To appoint; to allot; to apportion; to
make over. 2. (vt) To fix, specify, select, or designate ...
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Apportioned (24 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Apportion. Multi-Version Concordance
Apportioned (24 Occurrences). Romans 12:3 For I say ...
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Appoints (7 Occurrences)

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Givest (31 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 9:22 And Thou givest to them kingdoms, and peoples, and dost apportion
them to the corner, and they possess the land of Sihon, and the land of the ...
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Give (13501 Occurrences)
... to give over to" (Romans 1:28 1 Corinthians 13:3 Galatians 2:20, etc.); prodidomi,
"to give forth or foremost" (Romans 11:35); aponemo, "to apportion" (1 Peter ...
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Finger-work (1 Occurrence)
Finger-work. Fingers, Finger-work. Fining . Multi-Version Concordance
Finger-work (1 Occurrence). Judges 5:30 Do they not find? -- they apportion spoil, ...
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Females (8 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:30 Do they not find? -- they apportion spoil, A female -- two females --
for every head, Spoil of finger-work for Sisera, Spoil of embroidered finger ...
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Depart (211 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To part thoroughly; to dispart; to divide; to separate. 7. (vt) To divide
in order to share; to apportion. 8. (vt) To leave; to depart from. ...
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Distribute (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To divide among several or many; to
deal out; to apportion; to allot. 2. (vt) To dispense; to ...
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