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The term "bloomed" in the context of the Bible often refers to the flourishing or blossoming of plants, which serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth, divine favor, and the fulfillment of God's promises. The imagery of blooming is used throughout Scripture to convey the beauty and vitality of life that is rooted in God's provision and blessing.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 35:1-2 : "The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. It will bloom abundantly and even rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God." This passage uses the imagery of blooming to describe the transformation and renewal that comes with God's salvation. The desert, a place of barrenness, is depicted as bursting into bloom, symbolizing hope and restoration.

2. Hosea 14:5-7 : "I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. Those who dwell in his shade will return; they will grow like grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon." Here, the prophet Hosea speaks of Israel's future restoration and prosperity. The blooming of the lily and the vine signifies the nation's revival and the flourishing of its people under God's care.

3. Psalm 92:12-14 : "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain." The psalmist uses the metaphor of blooming to describe the enduring vitality and fruitfulness of the righteous. Those who are rooted in God's presence are likened to trees that continue to thrive and produce fruit throughout their lives.

Theological Significance:

The concept of blooming in the Bible is closely tied to themes of life, growth, and divine blessing. It reflects the idea that spiritual vitality and prosperity are the results of a life aligned with God's will. Just as plants require the right conditions to bloom, believers are called to cultivate their relationship with God to experience spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

Blooming also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. In times of desolation or spiritual drought, the promise of blooming assures believers of God's power to bring about renewal and transformation. The imagery of blooming underscores the hope and joy that come from trusting in God's provision and timing.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to seek spiritual growth and maturity, allowing their lives to bloom in accordance with God's purposes. This involves nurturing one's faith through prayer, study of Scripture, and active participation in the community of believers. As individuals grow in their relationship with God, they are called to bear fruit that reflects His character and love to the world around them.

In summary, the biblical imagery of blooming serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual growth, divine blessing, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It calls believers to a life of faithfulness and trust in God's provision, resulting in a flourishing life that bears witness to His glory.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Bloom.
Strong's Hebrew
5340b. natsats -- to bloom, blossom
... 5340a, 5340b. natsats. 5341 . to bloom, blossom. Transliteration: natsats
Short Definition: bloomed. Word Origin denominative verb ...
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Library

The Lovliest Rose in the World
... And young and old came from every side with roses, the loveliest that
bloomed in each garden; but they were not the right sort. ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the lovliest rose in the.htm

Scenes in the Lives of the Patriarchs.
... A few years before she had lost a brother, and now the father to whom she was the
last flower that bloomed on the desert of age, and who lavished his love upon ...
/.../headley/half hours in bible lands volume 2/scenes in the lives of.htm

The Prairie Pasture
... in one of the western states where buffaloes and wild horses once had roamed at
their pleasure and where cacti and yuccas still thrived and bloomed could be ...
/.../byrum/how john became a man/chapter i the prairie pasture.htm

Prologue: the Parentage and Birth of Marie Francoise Therese ...
... joined together in matrimony""solely for the love of children, in whom God's Name
might be blessed for ever and ever." Nine white flowers bloomed in this ...
/.../martin/the story of a soul/prologue the parentage & birth.htm

John Augusta and his Policy, 1531-1548.
... Luther, become a regiment in the conquering Protestant army, and march with him
to the goodly land where the flower of the glad free Gospel bloomed in purity ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter viii john augusta and.htm

Persons of the Dialogue:
... snow. Her beauty was something altogether inconceivable and divine. Modesty,
blended with majesty, bloomed on her countenance. It ...
/.../persons of the dialogue .htm

Three Forms of Prayer.
... alliance for others. Intercession is the full-bloomed plant whose roots and
strength lie back and down in the other two forms. It is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/three forms of prayer.htm

Prologue: the Parentage and Birth of Marie Fran??oise Therese ...
... joined together in matrimony""solely for the love of children, in whom God's Name
might be blessed for ever and ever." Nine white flowers bloomed in this ...
/.../therese/story of a soul/prologue the parentage & birth.htm

Seventh Sunday after Trinity. O Lord, How Manifold are Thy Works ...
... While yet I dwell below. And set me, Lord, in Paradise. When I have bloomed beneath
these skies. Till my last leaf is flown; Thus let me serve Thee here in time ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/seventh sunday after trinity o.htm

The Holy Spirit in the Mystery of the Incarnation.
... is not a material substance in our flesh and blood, but that it consists in the
loss of the original righteousness in which Adam and Eve bloomed and prospered ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xix the holy spirit in.htm

Thesaurus
Bloomed (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Bloom. Multi-Version Concordance
Bloomed (3 Occurrences). Numbers 17:8 And it came to pass ...
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Bloom (9 Occurrences)

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Yielded (28 Occurrences)
... Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the
house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ...
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Ripened (8 Occurrences)
... Moses went into the tent of the testimony, behold, the staff of Aaron for the house
of Levi had budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ...
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Blossomed (5 Occurrences)
... that Moses went into the tent of the testimony; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for
the house of Levi was budded, and put forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ...
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Blooming (1 Occurrence)

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Staff (91 Occurrences)
... Moses went into the tent of the testimony, behold, the staff of Aaron for the house
of Levi had budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ...
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Morrow (113 Occurrences)
... Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the
house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ...
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Concordance
Bloomed (3 Occurrences)

Numbers 17:8
And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.
(KJV JPS DBY WBS)

Song of Songs 6:11
Unto a garden of nuts I went down, To look on the buds of the valley, To see whither the vine had flourished, The pomegranates had blossomed --
(See NAS)

Song of Songs 7:12
Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see whether the vine hath budded, whether the vine-blossom be opened, and the pomegranates be in flower; there will I give thee my love.
(See NAS)

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