The concept of being "favorably" disposed or receiving favor is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's grace, mercy, and blessings upon individuals and nations. The term "favorably" is often associated with divine approval, kindness, and preferential treatment, which can manifest in various forms such as prosperity, protection, and guidance.

Divine Favor

In the Old Testament, God's favor is frequently depicted as a source of blessing and success. For instance, in Genesis 39:21, Joseph finds favor in the eyes of the prison warden: "But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden." This favor is not merely human approval but is rooted in God's sovereign will and purpose.

The Psalms often speak of seeking God's favor as a source of life and blessing. Psalm 30:5 states, "For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning." Here, the favor of God is contrasted with His anger, emphasizing its enduring and life-giving nature.

Favor in Relationships

Favor is also significant in human relationships, where it can denote approval or goodwill. Proverbs 3:3-4 advises, "Let loving devotion and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man." This passage highlights the importance of character and integrity in gaining favor both with God and with others.

Favor and Obedience

The Bible often links favor with obedience and righteousness. In Deuteronomy 28:1-2, the Israelites are promised favor and blessings if they obey God's commandments: "Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God."

Favor and Intercession

Intercessory prayer is another context in which favor is sought. In Exodus 33:17, God responds to Moses' intercession by granting him favor: "So the LORD said to Moses, 'I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.'" This illustrates the power of prayer and the personal relationship between God and His servants.

Favor in the New Testament

In the New Testament, favor continues to be a significant theme, particularly in the context of God's grace through Jesus Christ. Luke 2:52 notes, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." This verse underscores the harmonious development of Jesus' life, marked by divine and human favor.

The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of grace, which can be understood as unmerited favor. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Here, favor is linked to salvation, emphasizing that it is a gift from God rather than something earned.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of favor encompasses divine grace, human relationships, and the blessings that come from obedience and righteousness. It is a testament to God's loving-kindness and the transformative power of His approval in the lives of believers.1873. epakouo -- to listen to, to hearken to
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4921. sunistemi and sunistano -- to commend, establish, stand near ...
... soon-is'-tay-mee) from sun and histemi (including its collateral forms); to set
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5479. chara -- joy, delight
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1896. epeidon -- to look upon
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7521. ratsah -- to be pleased with, accept favorably
... ratsah. 7522 . to be pleased with, accept favorably. Transliteration: ratsah Phonetic
Spelling: (raw-tsaw') Short Definition: accept. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2899b. tobah -- welfare, benefit, good things, good
... Word Origin from tob Definition welfare, benefit, good things, good NASB Word Usage
bounty (1), enjoy* (2), favorably disposed (1), good (34), good deeds (1 ...
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6845. tsaphan -- to hide, treasure up
... A primitive root; to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve;
figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to ...
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3313. yapha -- to shine out or forth, to send out beams, cause to ...
... root Definition to shine out or forth, to send out beams, cause to shine NASB Word
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2896a. tob -- pleasant, agreeable, good
... best (7), better (75), better a good (1), charming* (1), cheerful (3), choice (2),
delightful (1), fair (1), favor (1), favorable (3), favorably (3), festive (1 ...
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Nehemiah, the Praying Builder
... sympathy whatever for the sad condition of his city and his people in a captive
land, and who had no interest in the matter, to be so favorably affected that ...
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The Bishops of the Church that Evinced by their Blood the ...
... 12. Not long after, the Emperor Constantius, who through his entire life was most
kindly and favorably disposed toward his subjects, and most friendly to the ...
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Business Phrases
... I believe I understand perfectly just how you feel about. I have been favorably
impressed by your. ... We hope to hear favorably from you. We hope you will appreciate ...
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The Abrogation of the Saybrook Platform
... to the Assembly, trusting that, as each new election sent more and more New Lights
to that body, each prayer for relief would be more favorably received. ...
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The Westminster Confession.
... THE ACTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SCOTLAND. The Confession was at once
brought to Scotland, and most favorably received. [1460 ...
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Preface
... sincerity. Unless you thoroughly believe in the message you wish to convey
to others, you are not likely to impress them favorably. ...
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The Conflict.
... "The gentlemen of modern materialistic schools do not compare favorably with Plato
and Cicero in the elevation and reverence of their opinions." "Science has ...
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Foreword
... For though Danish hymnody long ago became favorably known in Northern Europe,
no adequate presentation of the subject has appeared in English. ...
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Preface of Father Louis Gonzalez, SJ , to the "Acts of St. ...
... so. On this occasion, however, after I had spoken to him, he reflected
upon it alone. He was favorably inclined toward it. From ...
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The Criminal and his Relation to Society.
... their fat. And Jehovah looked favorably upon Abel and his offering: but
for Cain and his offering he had no regard. Therefore, Cain ...
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Favorably (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Favorably (10 Occurrences). Genesis 33:10 And
Jacob said: 'Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found favour ...
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Favored (19 Occurrences)

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Favorable (18 Occurrences)

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Zoar (12 Occurrences)
... Conder, who vigorously maintains that the Vale of Siddim is at the north end of
the Dead Sea, looks favorably upon theory of WH Birch that the place is ...
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Jeremy (2 Occurrences)
... letter from Jeremiah was probably suggested by Jeremiah 29:1;. 2. Canonicity and
Position: The early Greek Fathers were on the whole favorably disposed toward ...
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Well (2882 Occurrences)
... numbers. 17. (vt) In such manner as is desirable; so as one could wish;
satisfactorily; favorably; advantageously; conveniently. 18. ...
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Flatter (5 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait
flatters him. 7. (vi) To use flattery or insincere praise. ...
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Fair (147 Occurrences)
... 11. (adv.) Clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously;
agreeably. 12. (n.) Fairness, beauty. 13. (n.) A fair woman; a sweetheart. 14. ...
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Fairly (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously; as, a town fairly situated for
foreign trade. 3. (adv.) Honestly; properly. 4. (adv.) Softly; quietly; gently. ...
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Regard (230 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) State of being regarded, whether favorably or otherwise; estimation; repute;
note; account. 14. (vt) Consideration; thought; reflection; heed. 15. ...
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