The term "augmenteth" is an archaic form of the verb "augment," meaning to increase, enlarge, or enhance. While the specific word "augmenteth" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of increasing or enlarging is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical understanding of augmentation in various contexts, including spiritual growth, blessings, and the expansion of God's kingdom.

Spiritual Growth and Maturity

The Bible frequently addresses the theme of spiritual growth, urging believers to augment their faith and understanding. In 2 Peter 1:5-8 , the apostle Peter exhorts Christians to "make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love." This passage highlights the process of spiritual augmentation, where believers are called to continually grow and mature in their walk with Christ.

Blessings and Prosperity

The concept of augmentation is also evident in the context of blessings and prosperity. In the Old Testament, God promises to augment the blessings of His people when they walk in obedience to His commandments. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 states, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the LORD your God." Here, the increase of blessings is contingent upon the faithfulness of God's people.

Expansion of God's Kingdom

The idea of augmentation is also central to the expansion of God's kingdom. In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed, which, though small, grows into a large tree (Matthew 13:31-32). This parable illustrates the principle of augmentation, where the kingdom of God starts small but increases and expands to encompass the whole world. Similarly, the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 calls believers to "go and make disciples of all nations," emphasizing the growth and expansion of the church through evangelism and discipleship.

Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs often speaks of the augmentation of wisdom and understanding as a desirable pursuit. Proverbs 4:7 states, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And in all you acquire, get understanding." The pursuit of wisdom is portrayed as an ongoing process of augmentation, where one continually seeks to increase in knowledge and discernment.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of augmentation encompasses various aspects of the Christian life, including spiritual growth, blessings, the expansion of God's kingdom, and the pursuit of wisdom. Through obedience, faith, and dedication, believers are called to augment their lives in alignment with God's purposes, experiencing the fullness of His promises and the advancement of His kingdom on earth.Augmenteth (1 Occurrence)

Proverbs 28:8
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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Augments (1 Occurrence)
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Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
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