The concept of "doubled" in the Bible often signifies an increase, emphasis, or a form of divine justice and recompense. The term can be found in various contexts, ranging from blessings and rewards to judgments and punishments. The notion of doubling serves as a literary and theological device to underscore the significance of God's actions and promises.

Old Testament References

1. Joseph's Dreams: In Genesis 41:32, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and explains, "The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon." Here, the doubling of the dream serves as a confirmation of its certainty and urgency.

2. Restoration and Blessing: In Isaiah 61:7, the prophet speaks of a future time of restoration for Israel: "Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace, you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours." The doubling here signifies abundant blessing and restoration.

3. Judgment and Recompense: In Jeremiah 16:18, God declares, "I will repay them double for their wickedness and their sin, because they have defiled My land with the lifeless forms of their vile images and have filled My inheritance with their abominations." The doubling of punishment emphasizes the severity of Israel's sin and the thoroughness of God's justice.

New Testament References

1. Reward for Faithfulness: In the parable of the talents, Jesus illustrates the principle of doubling as a reward for faithfulness. In Matthew 25:20-21, the servant who had received five talents came and brought five more, saying, "Master, you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more." His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!" The doubling of the talents signifies the reward for diligent stewardship.

2. Double Honor: In 1 Timothy 5:17, Paul instructs, "The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching." Here, the concept of doubling is used to emphasize the respect and remuneration due to those who labor in the Word and doctrine.

Theological Implications

The use of "doubled" in Scripture often reflects God's principles of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. It underscores the idea that God's actions are not arbitrary but are measured and purposeful. Whether in blessing or judgment, the doubling serves as a reminder of the certainty and fullness of God's promises and decrees. The concept also highlights the importance of human response to divine initiatives, as seen in the parable of the talents, where faithfulness leads to increased responsibility and reward.(imp. & p. p.) of Double.3717. kaphal -- to double, double over
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to double, double over NASB Word Usage
double over (1), doubled (1), folded double (3). double. ...
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To those who had not Attended the Assembly.
... For the deposit must be doubled, and it becomes doubled when together with our own
salvation we undertake to make some provision for the good of others. ...
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Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest.
... 2. Over this he wore a linen vestment, made of fine flax doubled: it is called Chethone,
and denotes linen, for we call linen by the name of Chethone. ...
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That Varro Has Made Out that Two Hundred and Eighty-Eight ...
... But this number again is doubled by the addition of one difference, viz., the social
life; for whoever attaches himself to any of these sects does so either ...
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I Will Run in My Affections, to Him who Heals Freely
... 31. Have thou mercy because there were doubled for us, these feasts on one day;
and there were doubled for us instead of them, even the two feasts in one ...
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The Power of Little Things.
... The one who got five doubled them, and his lord said to him: "Well done, good and
faithful servant." The one who had two also doubled them, and so had four ...
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A Certain Trinity in the Sight. That There are Three Things in ...
... Why, even when the little flame of a lamp is in some way, as it were, doubled by
the divergent rays of the eyes, a twofold vision comes to pass, although the ...
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Blessed Adversity.
... His sheep, his camels, his oxen, and his asses, were doubled. Again seven
sons and three daughters were granted to him, and thus ...
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The Greek of the Septuagint.
... '). Rh not doubled in compounds, eg epirantizein, koloboris, kataraktos, and
reduplicated in the augment (rherantismenos); ss for tt in elasson, hesson, arsen ...
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To the Saddest of the Sad
... Remember that when the tale of bricks was doubled then Moses came; and when you
are getting to your very worst, and your night is darkening into a sort of ...
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Preface.
... publishers, it was proposed to combine the two books of Mr. Butterworth, the Story
of the Hymns and the Story of the Tunes, in one volume, the task was doubled ...
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Doubled (5 Occurrences)
...Doubled (5 Occurrences). Genesis 41:32 The dream was doubled to Pharaoh, because
the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. ...
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Double (49 Occurrences)
... is twice pulled, and blurred. 17. (n.) That which is doubled over or together;
a doubling; a plait; a fold. 18. (n.) A turn or circuit ...
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Foursquare (10 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS). Exodus 28:16 Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall
be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof. (KJV ASV WBS) ...
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Doubling (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Double. 2. (n.) The act of one
that doubles; a making double; reduplication; also, that which is doubled. ...
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Twice (44 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because
the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. ...
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Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... Qama' 8 2). The day before Passover was a fast day for the firstborn (Copherim 21
3). In post-Biblical times the Jews outside of Palestine doubled each of the ...
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Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... Qama' 8 2). The day before Passover was a fast day for the firstborn (Copherim 21
3). In post-Biblical times the Jews outside of Palestine doubled each of the ...
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Over-against (156 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:9 and thou hast joined the five curtains apart, and the six curtains apart,
and hast doubled the six curtains over-against the front of the tent. ...
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Lamb (124 Occurrences)
... On the Sabbath the number of the offerings was doubled, and at some of the great
festivals a still larger number were laid upon the altar (see Exodus 29:38 ...
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Link (2 Occurrences)
... connected series; a tie; a bond. 4. (n.) Anything doubled and closed like
a link; as, a link of horsehair. 5. (n.) Any one of the ...
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