The term "easier" in the context of the Bible often relates to the concept of ease or simplicity in understanding, doing, or achieving something, particularly in relation to spiritual or moral teachings. The Bible frequently contrasts the ease of worldly pursuits with the challenges of spiritual obedience and righteousness.

Matthew 19:24
In the New Testament, Jesus uses the term "easier" in a metaphorical sense to illustrate the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 19:24 , Jesus states, "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the spiritual hindrances that wealth can create, suggesting that reliance on material riches can obstruct one's spiritual journey and dependence on God.

Matthew 9:5
The concept of "easier" is also used in the context of Jesus' authority to forgive sins. In Matthew 9:5 , Jesus poses a rhetorical question: "Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?" Here, Jesus challenges the Pharisees' understanding of His divine authority, demonstrating that forgiving sins, though seemingly easier to say, requires divine power and authority, which He possesses.

Luke 16:17
In Luke 16:17 , Jesus underscores the enduring nature of God's law, stating, "But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law." This passage highlights the permanence and unchanging nature of God's commandments, emphasizing that divine law is more enduring than the physical universe itself.

Proverbs 15:19
The Old Testament also addresses the concept of ease in the context of diligence and laziness. Proverbs 15:19 states, "The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway." This proverb contrasts the difficulties faced by the lazy with the ease experienced by the diligent and righteous, suggesting that moral integrity and hard work lead to a smoother, more straightforward life path.

Ecclesiastes 10:10
In Ecclesiastes 10:10 , the Preacher offers wisdom on the value of preparation and skill: "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success." This verse implies that life becomes easier when one applies wisdom and skill, rather than relying solely on brute force or effort.

The biblical use of "easier" often serves to illustrate spiritual truths, contrasting the apparent ease of worldly pursuits with the deeper, often more challenging, path of spiritual obedience and wisdom. Through these teachings, the Bible encourages believers to seek divine wisdom and rely on God's strength rather than their own understanding or resources.2123. eukopoteros -- with easier labor
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Spelling: (yoo-kop-o'-ter-os) Short Definition: easier Definition: easier. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2123.htm - 6k7043. qalal -- to be slight, swift or trifling
... brought a curse (1), contempt (1), contemptible (1), curse (15), cursed (16), curses
(8), cursing (2), despise (1), despised (2), ease (1), easier (1), easy (2 ...
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Hence, Therefore, we have Now Set Before us an Easier and More ...
... Book V. Chapter 28. " 39. Hence, therefore, we have now set before
us an easier and more simple? "39. Hence, therefore, we ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 28 39 hence.htm

On Riches
... Second Series Sermon 108 On Riches. "It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 108 on riches.htm

October 23. "How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?" (I. Kings ...
... Suppose a street car driver were to say, "It is much easier to run with one wheel
on the track and the other off," his line would soon be dropped by the public ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /october 23 how long halt.htm

Who Then Can be Saved?
... kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than
for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 10 23-31 who then can.htm

Life and Work
... really being done. It is easier to bear than to think, easier to think
than to speak, easier to speak than to act. We may listen ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/vi life and work.htm

Abraham
... Ah, my friends, it is easier to know than to believe, and easier to know than to
do. Easier to talk of Abraham's faith than to have Abraham's faith. ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon v abraham.htm

The Sick of the Palsy
... hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven;'
or to say, Arise, and take up your pallet and walk'? ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 2 1-12 the sick of.htm

Matt. xix. 1
... should be one, or, on the other hand, if the man shall get to himself blame for
these things, and always transgresses by putting away, it were easier to fight ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxii matt xix 1.htm

If, Then, You Really Intend to do an Act of Repentance for those ...
... Indeed, I wonder that he should have chosen to make a point of this, when he had
a greater and easier matter at hand by which to disparage me, namely this, that ...
/.../11 if then you really.htm

The Lone Man who Went Before
... It's easier since He has smoothed down the road with His own feet; yet it isn't
easy; still it is easier than not climbing; that is, when you reckon the whole ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/the lone man who went.htm

Easier (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Easier (8 Occurrences). Matthew 9:5 For which
is easier, to say,'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say,'Get ...
/e/easier.htm - 8k

Needle (4 Occurrences)
... ne'-d'-l (rhaphis): The word "needle" occurs only 3 times, namely, in the reference
to Christ's use of the proverb: "It is easier for a camel to go through a ...
/n/needle.htm - 10k

Needle's (3 Occurrences)
... Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's
eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God." (WEB ASV BBE DBY). ...
/n/needle's.htm - 7k

Whether (239 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Whether (239 Occurrences). Matthew 9:5 For whether is
easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? (KJV). ...
/w/whether.htm - 37k

Forgiven (61 Occurrences)
... Matthew 9:5 For which is easier, to say,'Your sins are forgiven;' or to
say,'Get up, and walk?' (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/f/forgiven.htm - 26k

Arise (235 Occurrences)
... DBY WBS). Matthew 9:5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven
thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? (KJV ASV WBS). Matthew ...
/a/arise.htm - 37k

Rich (140 Occurrences)
... Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's
eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God." (WEB KJV WEY ASV ...
/r/rich.htm - 37k

Camel (13 Occurrences)
... To show the difficulty in the way of a rich man's entering into the kingdom, our
Lord uses the proverbial expression that it was easier for a camel to go ...
/c/camel.htm - 21k

Walk (315 Occurrences)
... Matthew 9:5 For which is easier, to say,'Your sins are forgiven;' or to
say,'Get up, and walk?' (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/w/walk.htm - 39k

Sins (351 Occurrences)
... Matthew 9:5 For which is easier, to say,'Your sins are forgiven;' or to say,'Get
up, and walk?' (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/s/sins.htm - 38k

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