Enriching
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Definition and Context
In biblical terms, "enriching" refers to the act of making someone or something more abundant, prosperous, or full, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It encompasses both material wealth and spiritual blessings, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace and provision.

Biblical References
The concept of enriching is frequently associated with God's blessings and the spiritual growth of believers. In 2 Corinthians 9:11, the Apostle Paul writes, "You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God." This passage highlights the purpose of enrichment as a means to foster generosity and gratitude, reflecting God's character.

Spiritual Enrichment
Spiritual enrichment is a central theme in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and understanding. Colossians 3:16 states, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." Here, the enrichment comes from the indwelling of Christ's word, leading to wisdom and communal edification.

Material Enrichment
While spiritual enrichment is paramount, the Bible also acknowledges material enrichment as a blessing from God. Proverbs 10:22 notes, "The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it." This suggests that true enrichment, whether material or spiritual, comes from God and is accompanied by peace and contentment.

Enrichment through Generosity
The Bible teaches that enrichment is not solely for personal gain but is intended to benefit others. In Acts 20:35, Paul reminds the Ephesian elders of Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This principle underscores the idea that true enrichment involves sharing one's blessings, thereby reflecting God's generosity.

Moral and Ethical Enrichment
Enrichment also pertains to moral and ethical growth. In Philippians 1:9-11, Paul prays for the believers, "that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God." This passage emphasizes the enrichment of character and righteousness as a result of divine love and knowledge.

Conclusion
The biblical concept of enriching encompasses both spiritual and material dimensions, with a strong emphasis on the transformative power of God's blessings. It encourages believers to seek enrichment in their relationship with God, in their moral and ethical lives, and in their generosity towards others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Enrich.
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Shall we Go?
... re using just now. It comes to include the fellowship meaning, so enriching
the emergency friendship yet more. But the emphasis ...
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Prayer and Importunity
... communion with God. It has everything to do with enriching, broadening
and maturing the soul's experience of God. That man cannot ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/vi prayer and importunity.htm

Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Treasure Christians have in the ...
... of the Gospel. The Gospel is a grace which brings to you all manner of gifts,
by him enriching you in everything. You lack nothing ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/eighteenth sunday after trinity treasure.htm

How to Make Use of Christ for Steadfastness, in a Time when Truth ...
... so teach as to make the soul receive the doctrine, and to hold it fast"to receive
it in love, and lay it up in the heart as a rich and enriching treasure. ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xv how to make.htm

Ancient Versions of the Old Testament.
... done. We may well believe that the work was executed under the auspices
of Ptolemy, and for the purpose of enriching his library. ...
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Preface
... versions of several of the Psalms, the Te Deum, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's
Prayer, the Nunc Dimittis, the Da nobis Pacem, &c., thus enriching the people ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/preface.htm

The Ascension of Christ
... having shown himself for forty days amongst his beloved disciples, giving them abundant
evidence that he had really risen from the dead, and enriching them by ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the ascension of christ.htm

Introduction
... the retreating darkness"this morning vision awakened in them thoughts which have
inspired meditative minds in all ages, but which it is enriching to have ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/introduction.htm

A Rebuke against Extortion
... To add to the distress of the poor, the more wealthy among the Jews had taken
advantage of their necessities, thus enriching themselves. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 54 a rebuke against.htm

Thesaurus
Enriching (4 Occurrences)
...Enriching (4 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 6:10 as grieved, but always rejoicing;
as poor, but enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things. ...
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Overthrow (48 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:12 and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow
the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their ...
/o/overthrow.htm - 21k

Lapse (9 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:12 and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow
the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their ...
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Restoration (4 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:12 and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow
the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their ...
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Greater (219 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:12 and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow
the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their ...
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Follow (267 Occurrences)
... Romans 11:12 and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow
the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their ...
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Grieved (87 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS NIV). 2 Corinthians 6:10 as grieved, but always rejoicing; as poor,
but enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things. (DBY). ...
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Enrichest (1 Occurrence)

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Enrimmon (1 Occurrence)

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Pretexts (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:5 For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language
of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our ...
/p/pretexts.htm - 7k

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Enriching (4 Occurrences)

Romans 11:12
and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their restoration?
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 6:10
as grieved, but always rejoicing; as poor, but enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
(DBY)

1 Thessalonians 2:5
For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;
(WEY)

Psalms 65:9
Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it, Thou greatly enrichest it; The river of God is full of water: Thou providest them grain, when thou hast so prepared the earth.
(See JPS)

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