Definition and Context:
Enjoying, in a biblical context, refers to the experience of taking pleasure or delight in the blessings and gifts provided by God. It encompasses a range of experiences from the simple joys of daily life to the profound spiritual satisfaction found in a relationship with God. The Bible encourages believers to find joy in God's creation, His provisions, and His presence.

Biblical References:

1. Creation and Nature:
The Bible often highlights the enjoyment of God's creation as a source of joy and reflection on His majesty. In Genesis 1:31, God saw all that He had made, and it was "very good." This declaration invites humanity to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and goodness of creation. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands," encouraging believers to find joy in the natural world.

2. God's Provisions:
Enjoyment of God's provisions is a recurring theme in Scripture. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 says, "I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live, and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God." This passage underscores the idea that enjoying the fruits of one's labor is a divine blessing.

3. Joy in Relationships:
The Bible emphasizes the joy found in relationships, both with God and with others. Proverbs 17:22 notes, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones." This suggests that joy and enjoyment in relationships contribute to overall well-being. The fellowship of believers, as seen in Acts 2:46-47 , where they "broke bread from house to house and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God," highlights the joy of communal life.

4. Spiritual Joy:
True enjoyment is ultimately found in a relationship with God. Psalm 16:11 declares, "You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." This verse points to the ultimate source of joy being in God's presence. Similarly, Philippians 4:4 exhorts believers to "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

5. Contentment and Gratitude:
Enjoyment is closely linked with contentment and gratitude. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 teaches, "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." This passage encourages believers to find joy in what they have, fostering a spirit of gratitude.

Theological Implications:
Enjoyment, from a biblical perspective, is not merely about seeking pleasure but recognizing and appreciating the gifts and blessings bestowed by God. It involves a heart posture of gratitude, contentment, and joy in the Lord. The enjoyment of life is seen as a reflection of God's goodness and a response to His grace. Believers are called to enjoy life responsibly, acknowledging God as the source of all joy and fulfillment.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Enjoy.769. astheneia -- weakness, frailty
... strength"). See 772 (). 769 ("weakness, sickness") refers to an ailment that
of enjoying or accomplishing what they would like to do. 769 ...
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3106. makarizo -- to bless
... happy. Cognate: 3106 -- pronounce , as the result of enjoying the benefits
(privileges) that (literally) from God. See 3107 (). ...
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3675. homophron -- agreeing
... This describes believers enjoying . The properly renders it, "Finally, all be " --
ie knowing God's mind (His thoughts) as He reveals it through faith (4102 ). ...
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How Many Things are Necessary for Thee to Know, that Thou ...
... Introduction. Lord's Day 1 Question 2 How many things are necessary for thee to
know, that thou, enjoying this comfort, mayest live and die happily? ...
/.../various/the heidelberg catechism /question 2 how many things.htm

The Mortifications Here Treated of in Particular are not of Such ...
... may occasion sins. Sec. 9. That sin consists in the enjoying of creatures
instead of using them. Sec. Sec. 10, 11, 12. All venial ...
/.../chapter ii the mortifications here.htm

"The Glad Giver"
... For it is God's will that we have true enjoying with Him in our salvation, and therein
He willeth [that] we be mightily comforted and strengthened; and thus ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xxiii the glad giver.htm

"We Fail Oftentimes of the Sight of Him, and Anon we Fall into Our ...
... TWO things belong to our soul as duty: the one is that we reverently marvel,
the other that we meekly suffer, ever enjoying in God. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xlvii we fail oftentimes.htm

The Eternity of Heaven's Happiness.
... then be cast down and sorrowful on the next; in the enjoyment of perfect health
one day, and racked with the pangs of disease on the next; enjoying the society ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter xxi the eternity of.htm

Blessing and Trial.
... Now that Bessie had learned the secret of a Christian life, she longed to see others
enjoying the love of God. ... Oh, if she could see him enjoying salvation! ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xiii blessing and trial.htm

Revelations of Divine Love
... Our Lord Himself, He is the first receiver of our prayer, as to my sight, and taketh
it full thankfully and highly enjoying; and He sendeth it up above and ...
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"Prayer Uniteth the Soul to God"
... as to my sight: for all the cause wherefor we pray it, it is oned into the sight
and beholding of Him to whom we pray; marvellously enjoying with reverent dread ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xliii prayer uniteth the.htm

"In Falling and in Rising we are ever Preciously Kept in one Love ...
... And by the great desire that I saw in our blessed Lord that we shall live in this
manner,"that is to say, in longing and enjoying, as all this lesson of love ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxxii in falling and.htm

Continual Union in Spirit with God the End of Man's Creation...
... union with Him, both in mind, contemplating eternally His infinite perfections,
and in will and affections eternally loving, admiring, and enjoying the said ...
/.../chapter i continual union in.htm

Enjoying (9 Occurrences)
... (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Enjoy. Multi-Version Concordance Enjoying (9 Occurrences).
Acts 2:47 praising God, and having favor with all the people. ...
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Enjoyment (11 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The condition of enjoying anything; pleasure or satisfaction, as in the
possession or occupancy of anything; possession and use; as, the enjoyment of ...
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Free (454 Occurrences)
... only to fixed laws regularly and fairly administered, and defended by them from
encroachments upon natural or acquired rights; enjoying political liberty. ...
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Blessed (338 Occurrences)
... adoration; heavenly; holy. 3. (a.) Enjoying happiness or bliss; favored
with blessings; happy; highly favored. 4. (a.) Imparting ...
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Naboth (18 Occurrences)
... for Naboth is not alive, but dead." Ahab arose and went forth into the garden which
had so treacherously and cruelly been acquired, seemingly enjoying his new ...
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Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... on their hearts (Luke 12:47, 48; Romans 2:12-16); the Jew who "sinned in the law
shall be judged by the law" (Romans 2:12); the Christian enjoying the light of ...
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Judaeus
... philosophy, geometry, poetry, music. Enjoying ample means, he was enabled
to devote his career to scholarship. The Alexandrian Jews ...
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Gog (12 Occurrences)
... was known as the land of Magog, and he was the chief of those northern hordes who
were to make a final onslaught upon Israel while enjoying the blessings of ...
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Welded (1 Occurrence)
... Colossians 2:2 in order that their hearts may be cheered, they themselves being
welded together in love and enjoying all the advantages of a reasonable ...
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Interdict (6 Occurrences)
... by which the clergy or laymen are restrained from performing, or from attending,
divine service, or from administering the offices or enjoying the privileges ...
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