In the context of the Bible, the term "benefit" refers to the advantages, blessings, or positive outcomes that arise from God's favor, obedience to His commandments, or the natural order He established. The concept of benefit is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting both spiritual and material aspects of God's provision and the rewards of righteous living.

Old Testament

The Old Testament frequently addresses the benefits of following God's laws and commandments. In Deuteronomy 28, the blessings for obedience are enumerated, promising prosperity, health, and protection: "And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God" (Deuteronomy 28:2). The psalmist also reflects on the benefits of God's forgiveness and mercy: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases" (Psalm 103:2-3).

The wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, often contrasts the benefits of wisdom and righteousness with the consequences of folly and wickedness. Proverbs 3:1-2 states, "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life" . Here, the benefits of adhering to divine wisdom are longevity and peace.

New Testament

In the New Testament, the concept of benefit is closely tied to the spiritual blessings found in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 declares, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms" . These benefits include redemption, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life.

The Apostle Paul often speaks of the benefits of living a life in accordance with the Spirit. In Galatians 5:22-23, he lists the fruit of the Spirit, which are the benefits of a life led by the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" . These virtues are seen as both personal and communal benefits that arise from a relationship with God.

Paul also addresses the benefits of suffering for Christ, suggesting that trials produce perseverance and character, ultimately leading to hope (Romans 5:3-5). This perspective highlights the transformative benefits of enduring hardships with faith.

Practical Implications

The Bible encourages believers to recognize and be grateful for the benefits they receive from God. Psalm 116:12 asks, "How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?" , prompting reflection on the appropriate response to divine blessings. The benefits of a life aligned with God's will are not only for personal gain but also for the edification of the community and the glorification of God.

In summary, the biblical concept of benefit encompasses both tangible and intangible blessings that result from a faithful relationship with God. These benefits serve as a testament to God's goodness and faithfulness, encouraging believers to live in accordance with His will.1. (n.) A helpful result; an act of kindness; a favor conferred.

2. (n.) Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness, or adds value to property; advantage; profit.

3. (n.) A theatrical performance, a concert, or the like, the proceeds of which do not go to the lessee of the theater or to the company, but to some individual actor, or to some charitable use.

4. (n.) Beneficence; liberality.

5. (n.) Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments.

6. (v. t.) To be beneficial to; to do good to; to advantage; to advance in health or prosperity; to be useful to; to profit.

7. (v. i.) To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit; as, he will benefit by the change.

BENEFIT

ben'-e-fit (gemul = "a deed," 2 Chronicles 32:25); yaTabh = (causat.) "to make well," "to do good" (Jeremiah 18:10). The plural of gemul, is found is found in Psalm 103:2. Psalm 68:19 (the King James Version) should be translated "Blessed be the Lord. Day by day he sustains us; God is our salvation." charis = "gift"; "grace" (2 Corinthians 1:15, "a second benefit": that is, two visits in the same journey). euergesia = "good deed done" (1 Timothy 6:2: "because they that partake of the benefit (of their service) are believing and beloved"); agathos = "good" (Philemon 1:14, the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) "goodness").

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5623. opheleo -- to help, benefit, do good
... to help, benefit, do good. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: opheleo Phonetic
Spelling: (o-fel-eh'-o) Short Definition: I help, benefit, do good Definition ...
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5622. opheleia -- assistance, profit, benefit
... assistance, profit, benefit. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: opheleia
Phonetic Spelling: (o-fel'-i-ah) Short Definition: usefulness, profit ...
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1757. eneulogeo -- to confer a benefit on, to bless
... to confer a benefit on, to bless. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eneulogeo
Phonetic Spelling: (en-yoo-log-eh'-o) Short Definition: I bless Definition: I ...
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2108. euergesia -- a good deed
... service. Word Origin from euergetes Definition a good deed NASB Word Usage
benefit (1), benefit done (1). benefit, good deed done. From ...
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3685. oninemi -- to profit, help
... Speech: Verb Transliteration: oninemi Phonetic Spelling: (on-in'-ay-mee) Short
Definition: I help, profit, have joy of Definition: I profit, benefit, help; mid ...
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4851b. sumphoros -- profitable, useful
... 4851a, 4851b. sumphoros. 4852 . profitable, useful. Transliteration:
sumphoros Short Definition: benefit. Word Origin from sumphero ...
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2109. euergeteo -- to do good
... to do good. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: euergeteo Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-erg-et-eh'-o) Short Definition: I do good deeds, benefit Definition: I do ...
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18. agathos -- good
... benefit, goods things. A primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun) --
benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare kalos. see GREEK kalos. ...
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5485. charis -- grace, kindness
... a favor, kindness. Cognate: 5485 (another feminine noun from , ", able towards,
to share benefit") -- properly, . 5485 () is preeminently ...
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4851. sumphero -- to bring together, to be profitable
... 5342 , "bring, carry") -- properly, combine in a way that brings a profit (gain),
especially by a " of circumstances" that results in benefit or advancement (M ...
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1576. gemul -- a dealing, recompense, benefit
... 1575, 1576. gemul. 1577 . a dealing, recompense, benefit. Transliteration:
gemul Phonetic Spelling: (ghem-ool') Short Definition: recompense. ...
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8408. tagmul -- a benefit
... 8407, 8408. tagmul. 8409 . a benefit. Transliteration: tagmul Phonetic Spelling:
(tag-mool') Short Definition: benefits. ... From gamal; a bestowment -- benefit ...
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3276. yaal -- to confer or gain profit or benefit
... 3275, 3276. yaal. 3277 . to confer or gain profit or benefit. Transliteration:
yaal Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-al') Short Definition: profit. Word Origin a prim ...
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5532. cakan -- to be of use or service, benefit
... 5531, 5532. cakan. 5532a . to be of use or service, benefit. Transliteration:
cakan Phonetic Spelling: (saw-kan') Short Definition: benefit. ...
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2899b. tobah -- welfare, benefit, good things, good
... 2899a, 2899b. tobah. 2900 . welfare, benefit, good things, good.
Transliteration: tobah Short Definition: good. Word Origin from ...
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2896b. tob -- a good thing, benefit, welfare
... 2896a, 2896b. tob. 2897 . a good thing, benefit, welfare. Transliteration:
tob Short Definition: good. Word Origin from tob Definition ...
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5532a. sakan -- to be of use or service, benefit
... 5532, 5532a. sakan. 5532b . to be of use or service, benefit.
Transliteration: sakan Short Definition: nurse. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3190. yatab -- to be good, well, glad, or pleasing
... be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be make better, seem best. A primitive
root; to be (causative) make well, literally (sound ...
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7939. sakar -- hire, wages
... From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication,
compensation, benefit -- hire, price, reward(-ed), wages, worth. ...
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4513. mana -- to withhold, hold back
... A primitive root; to debar (negatively or positively) from benefit or injury --
deny, keep (back), refrain, restrain, withhold. 4512, 4513. mana. 4514 . ...
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The Benefit to the Souls of the Dead from the Sacraments and Alms ...
... Chapter 110."The Benefit to the Souls of the Dead from the Sacraments and
Alms of Their Living Friends. Nor can it be denied that ...
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The Benefit of Culture.
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies: Book I Chapter VI."The Benefit of Culture.
The readiness acquired by previous training conduces ...
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The Benefit of Public Ordinances.
... the first and third lines of the stanza. Hymn 2:123. The benefit of public
ordinances. 1 Away from every mortal care, Away from ...
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Whether this Sacrament Benefit Others Besides the Recipients?
... OF THE EFFECTS OF THIS SACRAMENT (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament
benefit others besides the recipients? Objection 1: It ...
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The Benefit of Public Ordinances.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 123 The benefit of public ordinances. LM The benefit
of public ordinances. Away from every mortal care,. Away ...
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Psalm 119:14. Fourteenth Part. Benefit of Afflictions, and Support ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 119:14. Fourteenth Part. Benefit of
afflictions, and support under them. Ver.153 81 82. 1 Consider ...
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What Further Benefit do we Receive from the Sacrifice and Death of ...
... Lord's Day 16 Question 43 What further benefit do we receive from the sacrifice
and death of Christ on the cross? What further benefit ...
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Psalm 119 Part 14 Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under Them.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 119 PART 14 Benefit of afflictions, and support under
them. CM Benefit of afflictions, and support under them. ver.153,81,82. ...
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What Benefit Has Been Conferred on us by the Incarnation of the ...
... Chapter 38 [XXIV.]"What Benefit Has Been Conferred on Us by the Incarnation of the
Word; Christ's Birth in the Flesh, Wherein It is Like and Wherein Unlike ...
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Of the Benefit of virginity and of Continency.
... Third Book. 32. Of the benefit of virginity and of continency. In Genesis:
"Multiplying I will multiply thy sorrows and thy groanings ...
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Benefit (39 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit; as, he will benefit
by the change. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BENEFIT. ...
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Advantage (44 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable
to success, or to any desired end; benefit; as, the enemy had the advantage ...
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Use (620 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. ... He to whose use or
benefit the trust is intended shall enjoy the profits. ...
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Lost (85 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted;
squandered; as, a lost day; a lost opportunity or benefit. ...
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Interest (35 Occurrences)
... in the stocks. 6. (n.) Advantage, personal or general; good, regarded as
a selfish benefit; profit; benefit. 7. (n.) Premium paid ...
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Trust (201 Occurrences)
... An estate devised or granted in confidence that the devisee or grantee shall convey
it, or dispose of the profits, at the will, or for the benefit, of another ...
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Derived (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Derived (5 Occurrences). Romans 3:1 What special privilege,
then, has a Jew? Or what benefit is to be derived from circumcision? (WEY) ...
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Privilege (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A benefit, advantage, or right not enjoyed by others or by all; special
enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative ...
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Beneficial (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Receiving, or entitled to have or receive, advantage, use, or benefit; as,
the beneficial owner of an estate. 3. (a.) King. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Avail (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To turn to the advantage of; to be of service to; to profit; to benefit;
to help; as, artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment. ...
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