In the context of the Bible, the term "everything" encompasses the totality of creation, divine providence, and the comprehensive scope of God's sovereignty and purpose. The concept of "everything" is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's omnipotence and omniscience, as well as His intimate involvement in the world He created.

Creation and Sovereignty

The Bible begins with the declaration of God's creative power: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). This foundational statement establishes God as the Creator of everything, both visible and invisible. The creation narrative in Genesis 1-2 details how God systematically brought everything into existence, culminating in the creation of humanity, made in His image.

The Psalms frequently affirm God's sovereignty over everything. Psalm 24:1 states, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein" . This verse underscores the belief that everything belongs to God, and He exercises authority over all creation.

Divine Providence

The Bible teaches that God not only created everything but also sustains and governs it. Colossians 1:16-17 declares, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together" . This passage highlights Christ's role in creation and His ongoing involvement in maintaining the order and purpose of everything.

God's providence is further illustrated in Romans 8:28: "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose" . This verse reassures believers that everything in their lives is under God's control and is being orchestrated for their ultimate good and His glory.

Human Responsibility and Stewardship

While God is sovereign over everything, humanity is entrusted with the responsibility of stewardship. Genesis 1:28 records God's command to Adam and Eve: "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth" . This mandate implies that humans are to manage and care for everything in creation, reflecting God's character and purposes.

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 further emphasizes the importance of faithful stewardship. Believers are called to use their resources, abilities, and opportunities wisely, recognizing that everything they have is ultimately from God and for His service.

Eternal Perspective

The Bible also points to an eternal perspective on everything. In Ecclesiastes 3:11, it is written, "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work God has done from beginning to end" . This verse suggests that while humans may not fully comprehend God's plan, everything has its place and purpose within His eternal design.

Revelation 21:5 offers a glimpse of the culmination of God's redemptive work: "He who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I make all things new.'" This promise of renewal and restoration assures believers that everything will ultimately be made right in God's perfect timing.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of "everything" encompasses the vastness of God's creation, His sovereign rule, and His providential care. It calls believers to trust in His purposes, steward His gifts responsibly, and maintain an eternal perspective on the unfolding of His divine plan.(n.) Whatever pertains to the subject under consideration; all things.3499. nekroo -- to put to death
... as a corpse, ie without life; (but not "make") , ; to mortify, deprive of life or
energizing power; (figuratively) to cut off (sever) everything that energizes ...
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5524. choregeo -- to lead a chorus (ie a group of performers), to ...
... becomes() ! See 2 Cor 9:10; 1 Pet 4:11. [5524 () is used in classical
Greek for , supplying everything needed to make it ! "The ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... of. God" (). 7" But just as you abound in everything, in (4102). and utterance
and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love. ...
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3956. pas -- all, every
... 4), every (128), every form (1), every kind (9), every respect (1), every way (2),
everyone (71), everyone's (1), everyone* (1), everything (45), forever* (1 ...
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4819. sumbaino -- to come together, ie (of events) to come to pass
... His . Indeed, the two -- which means "everything (4819 ) as it should"
(G. Archer). [That is, on the "-level of the will of God. ...
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537. hapas -- all, the whole
... sky" (). In this verse, "everything" ("all," 537 ) has two : animal; and
the Levitical food-system. all things, everyone, whole. ...
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2023. epichoregeo -- to supply
... 2023 (from 1909 , "appropriately ," which intensifies 5524, "richly everything needed
for an ancient to be a production") -- properly, supply, as it is ...
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537a. hapas -- all, the whole
... prefix) and pas Definition all, the whole NASB Word Usage all (21), all things
(2), everyone (1), everything (4), none* (1), perfect (1), whole (2). ...
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578. apoblepo -- to look away from all else at an object
... intently regard, pay attention. From apo and blepo; to look away from everything
else, ie (figuratively) intently regard -- have respect. see GREEK apo. ...
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2590. karpos -- fruit
... gain. 2590 -- properly, ; (figuratively) everything done in , ie a believer
(a branch) lives in union with Christ (the Vine). By ...
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3953. laqash -- to take the second crop, to take everything
... 3952, 3953. laqash. 3954 . to take the second crop, to take everything.
Transliteration: laqash Phonetic Spelling: (law-kash') Short Definition: glean. ...
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3605. kol -- the whole, all
... Word Origin from kalal Definition the whole, all NASB Word Usage all (4045), all
for every (2), all his and every (1), all his everything (1), all its the ...
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834. asher -- who, which, that
... who, which, that NASB Word Usage although (1), anyone (1), because (45), because*
(73), before* (3), concerning* (1), deadly* (1), everything* (2), everywhere ...
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2123a. ziz -- moving things (ie beasts)
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition moving things (ie beasts) NASB Word Usage
everything that moves (1), whatever moves (1). 2123, 2123a. ziz. 2123b > ...
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4399. melakah -- occupation, work
... work NASB Word Usage anything (4), article made (1), business (4), cattle (1),
craftsmanship (3), details (1), duties (1), everything* (1), industrious* (1 ...
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3627. keli -- an article, utensil, vessel
... articles (30), bag (2), baggage (12), bags (2), basket (1), bowls* (1), cargo (1),
clothing (1), earthenware* (1), equipment (6), everything* (1), furnishings ...
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Prayerful About Everything.
... (Psalm xxxvii:1-11; Matthew vi:19-34, Philippians iv:6-7. American Revision.) Prayerful
about Everything. ... The third is this, prayerful about everything. ...
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Whether Everything is Subject to the Providence of God?
... THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether everything is subject to the
providence of God? Objection 1: It seems that everything ...
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December the Twelfth Relating Everything to God
... DECEMBER The Twelfth RELATING EVERYTHING TO GOD. ... This is surely the science
and art of holy living"to relate everything to the Infinite. ...
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Everything that is Outward in Religion, Whether it be Men or ...
... [Way-2-108] Everything that is outward in religion, whether it be men or
things? Everything that is outward in religion, whether ...
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Now Everything that is not God, but after Him...
... [Way-2-90] Now everything that is not God, but after him? Now everything
that is not God, but after him, and distinct from him ...
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Everything that is Useless or Hurtful is Rejected.
... Chapter VI."Everything that is Useless or Hurtful is Rejected. Since, therefore,
great difference of nature obtains in all animals ...
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The Manner is in Everything of Greatest Concernment
... THE THIRD CENTURY 38 The manner is in everything of greatest concernment. The
manner is in everything of greatest concernment. Whatever ...
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Not Everything that is Born of Another is to be Called a Son of ...
... Chapter 39."Not Everything that is Born of Another is to Be Called a Son
of that Other. We need not therefore take for granted ...
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How God's Providence Includes Everything
... Chapter 16 How God's Providence includes everything. Certainly if we are
to come directly, safely and nakedly to our Lord God without ...
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That Everything which the Grace of God Does in the Way of Rescuing ...
... Chapter 15."That Everything Which the Grace of God Does in the Way of Rescuing Us
from the Inveterate Evils in Which We are Sunk, Pertains to the Future World ...
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Everything (1186 Occurrences)
... all things. Multi-Version Concordance Everything (1186 Occurrences). Everything
is found 1186 times in 12 translations. You can narrow ...
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Allowable (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 6:12 Everything is allowable to me, but not everything is profitable.
Everything is allowable to me, but to nothing will I become a slave. (WEY). ...
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Sits (52 Occurrences)
... Revelation 5:13 I heard every created thing which is in heaven, on the earth, under
the earth, on the sea, and everything in them, saying, "To him who sits on ...
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Lies (208 Occurrences)
... it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching
forward to what lies in front of me, (WEY NAS RSV). ...
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Ice-storm (14 Occurrences)
... Exodus 9:25 And through all the land of Egypt the ice-storm came down on everything
which was in the fields, on man and on beast; and every green plant was ...
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Green (72 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:30 To every animal of the earth, and to every bird of the sky, and to
everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every ...
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Storehouses (23 Occurrences)
... let them see all his store of wealth, the silver and the gold and the spices and
the oil of great price, and the house of his arms, and everything there was in ...
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Stores (53 Occurrences)
... very great train, with camels weighted down with spices, and stores of gold and
jewels: and when she came to Solomon she had talk with him of everything in her ...
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Impurity (42 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV). Leviticus 15:20 "'Everything that she lies on in her
impurity shall be unclean. Everything also that she sits on shall be unclean. ...
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Trinity
... Must not God have an absolutely perfect representation of Himself-that is,
a representation in which everything that is in Him is found? ...
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