The term "calculated" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of calculation, planning, and intentionality is evident throughout Scripture. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of wisdom, discernment, and careful planning in the life of a believer.

Wisdom and Planning

The Bible frequently associates wisdom with careful planning and calculated actions. Proverbs 16:9 states, "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." This verse highlights the balance between human planning and divine sovereignty. While individuals are encouraged to plan and calculate their actions, they must also recognize God's ultimate control over their lives.

In Proverbs 21:5, the value of calculated planning is further emphasized: "The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty." Here, the diligent and calculated efforts are contrasted with hasty decisions, underscoring the importance of thoughtful planning.

Jesus' Teachings on Calculation

Jesus Himself taught about the importance of calculation and foresight. In Luke 14:28-30, He uses the analogy of building a tower to illustrate the necessity of counting the cost: "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, 'This man could not finish what he started to build.'"

This teaching encourages believers to consider the implications and costs of their decisions, particularly in the context of discipleship and following Christ.

Divine Calculation

The Bible also reveals God's calculated plans and purposes. In Jeremiah 29:11, God declares, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This assurance of God's intentional and benevolent plans for His people provides comfort and confidence to believers.

Furthermore, Ephesians 1:11 speaks of God's sovereign calculation in the unfolding of His will: "In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will." This verse highlights the meticulous and purposeful nature of God's plans, which are executed according to His divine wisdom.

Human Responsibility and Divine Sovereignty

The interplay between human calculation and divine sovereignty is a recurring theme in Scripture. While believers are called to exercise wisdom and make calculated decisions, they must also trust in God's overarching plan. Proverbs 19:21 encapsulates this balance: "Many plans are in a man's heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail."

In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "calculated" explicitly, it underscores the importance of wisdom, planning, and intentionality in the life of a believer. Through careful calculation and reliance on God's guidance, believers can navigate the complexities of life with confidence and faith.1. (p. p. & a.) Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated place of a planet; the calculated velocity of a cannon ball.

2. (p. p. & a.) Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; as, to use arts calculated to deceive the people.

3. (p. p. & a.) Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.

3053. logismos -- a reasoning, a thought
... assign in determining what . 3053 ("calculated arguments, thoughts") emphasizes ,
ie what comes out of a . Word Origin from logizomai ...
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2551. kakologeo -- to speak ill of
... 2551 ("calculated evil-speaking") tries to make evil good ("positive"),
ie presenting what is as "right" (or the reverse). 2551 ...
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3557. kul -- to comprehend, contain
... root Definition to comprehend, contain NASB Word Usage calculated (1), contain
(4), contains (1), endure (5), had to provide (1), held (1), hold (4), holding ( ...
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To the Rev. J. Jowett
... till late at night, I left a letter for him, in which I entreated him to make use
of whatever influence his high official situation was calculated to give him ...
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Modern Revivals, Continued.
... To reach this end the preaching is made up of exhortations, anecdotes and appeals.
There are touching stories, calculated to make the tender-hearted weep. ...
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Letter ix. Meditation.
... Our meditation must be practical, because every divine truth is calculated to make
an impression upon the heart; and if it fails of doing this, our labor is ...
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Preach the Gospel
... two ago, with an eminent professor, he said to me, "Sir, we know that we ought not
to preach the doctrine of election, because it is not calculated to convert ...
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Shod for the Road
... sent him. Whatsoever may be the road, our equipment is calculated for
it, and is given to us from Him that has appointed it. Is ...
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Attitude as to Church-Fellowship.
... Braun, and that it was "well calculated to place in their proper light the views
and practises of the General Synod and expose its corruptions and departures ...
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Letter x. The Preservation of Health.
... and happiness. It is dishonoring to God, because it is calculated to give
the world a gloomy and repulsive idea of religion. Nor ...
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Do are Then Make Void the Law through Faith? God Forbid; Yea, we ...
... said, that to maintain that men are not to depend on their own good behavior for
salvation, but; are to be saved by faith in another, is calculated to make men ...
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Composition and Style
... In feats of arms, and in all the exercises of the palaestra, is not his attitude
best calculated for defense or offense, who uses a certain art in all his ...
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Who is on the Lord's Side? Exodus 32:26.
... 6. Where there are persons of this class, you will see them scrupulously avoid
everything that in their estimation is calculated to defeat their great end. ...
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Calculated (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (pp & a.) Worked out by calculation; as calculated tables for computing interest;
ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; as, the calculated...
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Calculate (7 Occurrences)

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Caldron (11 Occurrences)

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Kid (42 Occurrences)
... it as "a protest against cruelty and outraging the order of nature." A kid cooked
in its mother's milk is "a gross, unwholesome dish, and calculated to kindle ...
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Flowers (42 Occurrences)
... It has been calculated that in Western Syria and Palestine from two thousand to
two thousand five hundred plants are found, of which about five hundred ...
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Feeling (59 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) That quality of a work of art which embodies the mental emotion of the artist,
and is calculated to affect similarly the spectator. Int. ...
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Epistle (13 Occurrences)
... the emphasis laid on "the cosmical activity of the preincarnate Christ." Finally,
the form in which Paul puts the Christology is that best calculated to meet ...
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Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)
... In his second speech he is irritated because Job's blasphemous words are calculated
to hinder devotion (Job 15:4), attributes them to iniquity (Job 15:5, 6 ...
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Endeavour (7 Occurrences)
... For the Scripture said to Pharaoh, (WEY). Romans 15:2 Let each of us endeavour to
please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up. ...
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