The term "confers" in a biblical context generally refers to the act of bestowing, granting, or imparting something, often of spiritual or divine nature. This concept is seen throughout the Bible in various forms, such as the conferring of blessings, authority, or spiritual gifts.

Conferring of Blessings

In the Old Testament, the patriarchs often conferred blessings upon their children, which were seen as prophetic and binding. For example, in Genesis 27, Isaac confers a blessing upon Jacob, believing him to be Esau. This blessing was significant and irrevocable, demonstrating the power and importance of spoken blessings in biblical times.

Conferring of Authority

The conferring of authority is another significant theme in the Bible. In the New Testament, Jesus confers authority upon His disciples. In Matthew 28:18-20 , Jesus says, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." Here, Jesus confers His authority to the disciples, empowering them to carry out His mission on earth.

Conferring of Spiritual Gifts

The Apostle Paul speaks of the conferring of spiritual gifts in his letters. In 1 Timothy 4:14 , Paul advises Timothy, "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the elders." This passage highlights the practice of conferring spiritual gifts through the laying on of hands, a tradition that continues in many Christian denominations today.

Conferring of the Holy Spirit

The conferring of the Holy Spirit is a pivotal event in the New Testament. In Acts 2, during the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is conferred upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in tongues and empowering them for ministry. This event marks the beginning of the Church and the spread of the Gospel.

Conferring of Eternal Life

The ultimate conferring in the Christian faith is the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. In John 10:28 , Jesus declares, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand." This promise of eternal life is conferred upon all who believe in Him, underscoring the grace and assurance found in the Christian faith.

Throughout the Bible, the act of conferring is a divine and authoritative action, often signifying the transfer of power, blessing, or spiritual gifts. It reflects the relational and covenantal nature of God's interactions with humanity, as well as the responsibilities and privileges bestowed upon believers.

Whether Matrimony Confers Grace?
... OF MATRIMONY AS A SACRAMENT (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether matrimony confers grace?
Objection 1: It would seem that matrimony does not confer grace. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether matrimony confers grace.htm

Whether a Bishop Alone Confers the Sacrament of Order?
... OF THOSE WHO CONFER THIS SACRAMENT (TWO ARTICLES) Whether a bishop alone
confers the sacrament of Order? Objection 1: It would seem ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a bishop alone confers.htm

Covenanting Confers Obligation.
... CHAPTER V. COVENANTING CONFERS OBLIGATION. ... The evil impairs its dignity and excellence,
nay, tends to make it void. Evil confers no obligation. ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter v covenanting confers obligation.htm

Whether Sacramental Grace Confers Anything in Addition to the ...
... OF THE SACRAMENTS' PRINCIPAL EFFECT, WHICH IS GRACE (SIX ARTICLES) Whether sacramental
grace confers anything in addition to the grace of the virtues and gifts ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether sacramental grace confers anything.htm

Of the Saviour's Doctrines and Miracles; and the Benefits He ...
... constantine, which he addressed "to the assembly of the saints." Chapter XV."Of
the Saviour's Doctrines and Miracles; and the Benefits he confers on those ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xv of the saviours doctrines.htm

How There is no Reason which Can be Shown for the Selection of ...
... seed; the select Saturn bestows the seed itself; the select Liber bestows on men
the emission of the same seed; Libera, who is Ceres or Venus, confers the same ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 3 how there is no.htm

Whether Penance is a Sacrament?
... vi, ch.19], "a sacrament consists in a solemn act, whereby something is so done
that we understand it to signify the holiness which it confers." Now it is ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether penance is a sacrament.htm

Whether the Habits of the Speculative Intellect are virtues?
... 1519]Q[55], A[3]), a habit, as we have already observed ([1520]Q[56], A[3]), may
be called a virtue for two reasons: first, because it confers aptness in doing ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the habits of the.htm

Origin of the World; Basilides' Account of the "Sonship. "
... [824] And Basilides styles such, not a wing, but Holy Spirit; and Sonship invested
in this (Spirit) confers benefits, and receives them in turn. ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter x origin of the world.htm

Theological Systems Devised to Harmonize the Dogmas of Grace and ...
... inseparably bound up with the consent of the will, it must differ essentially from
merely sufficient grace (gratia mere sufficiens), which confers only the ...
/.../pohle/grace actual and habitual/section 2 theological systems devised.htm

Confers (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Confers (1 Occurrence). John 6:63 It is the spirit
which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit whatever. ...
/c/confers.htm - 6k

Ziba (13 Occurrences)
... David then confers upon Ziba his master's estate. After Absalom's death, David
sets out to return to Jerusalem from Mahanaim, East of Jordan. ...
/z/ziba.htm - 14k

Elder (34 Occurrences)
... occupies the office of ruler or judge; hence, a person occupying any office appropriate
to such as have the experience and dignity which age confers; as, the ...
/e/elder.htm - 27k

Benefit (39 Occurrences)
... John 6:63 It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit whatever.
The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life. (WEY). ...
/b/benefit.htm - 19k

Benefactor
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who confers a benefit or benefits. Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BENEFACTOR. ben-e-fak'-ter ...
/b/benefactor.htm - 7k

Conferring (3 Occurrences)

/c/conferring.htm - 7k

Confess (65 Occurrences)

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Joy (422 Occurrences)
... Jesus confers on His followers not only peace (John 14:27; John 16:33), but
participation in His own fullness of joy (John 15:11; John 16:24; John 17:13), a ...
/j/joy.htm - 48k

Spoken (631 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). John 6:63 It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit
whatever. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life. ...
/s/spoken.htm - 35k

Whatever (411 Occurrences)
... (BBE). John 6:63 It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit
whatever. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life. (WEY). ...
/w/whatever.htm - 35k

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