Definition and Concept
Favouring, in a biblical context, refers to the act of showing preferential treatment or kindness towards someone. It is often associated with God's grace and mercy, as well as human interactions where one person is preferred over another. The concept of favour is deeply rooted in the character of God and His dealings with humanity, as well as in the ethical teachings of the Bible regarding human relationships.

Divine Favour
Divine favour is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, where God bestows His grace and blessings upon individuals or groups. This favour is not earned but is a result of God's sovereign choice and love. In Genesis 6:8, we read, "But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD." Here, Noah's favour is linked to his righteousness and blamelessness in a corrupt generation. Similarly, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is described as having found favour with God (Luke 1:30), highlighting her unique role in God's redemptive plan.

Human Favour
Favour among humans is also addressed in the Bible, often in the context of relationships and social interactions. 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 underscores the importance of character and integrity in gaining favour with others.

Favour and Justice
The Bible warns against unjust favouritism, particularly in legal and social settings. James 2:1-4 cautions believers against showing partiality: "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, 'Here is a seat of honor,' but say to the poor man, 'You must stand,' or, 'Sit at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" This passage highlights the ethical imperative to treat all individuals with fairness and equality, reflecting God's impartial nature.

Favour in Leadership
Biblical leaders often sought God's favour to lead effectively. Moses, for instance, interceded for the Israelites, seeking God's favour to continue guiding them (Exodus 33:12-17). The favour of God was seen as essential for success and guidance, as illustrated in the life of King David, who frequently prayed for God's favour and blessing (Psalm 30:5-7).

Favour and Prayer
Prayer is a means through which believers seek God's favour. The Psalms are replete with prayers for divine favour, such as Psalm 90:17, "May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands." This reflects a dependence on God's grace for prosperity and success in one's endeavors.

Conclusion
While the Bible encourages seeking God's favour, it also emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects His character, marked by justice, mercy, and humility. Favour, whether divine or human, is ultimately a gift that should lead to the glorification of God and the edification of others.

I am Told, to Take Another Point, that one of his Followers ...
... eager to buy the episcopate with gold; nor do we wish, with the minds of rebels,
to suppress the Pontiff chosen by God; nor do we, by favouring heretics, show ...
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Prayer and Missions
... Nearly every Church has caught the contagion, and the sails of their proposed
missionary movements are spread wide to catch the favouring breezes. ...
/.../bounds/the essentials of prayer/xiii prayer and missions.htm

How to Become Like Christ.
... One or two men in a century may become great saints; given a certain natural
disposition and given exceptionally favouring circumstances, men may become saintly ...
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Preface.
... John Wordsworth, late Fellow of Brasenose College, for his patient perusal of these
sheets as they have passed through the press, and for favouring me with ...
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Preface.
... John Wordsworth, late Fellow of Brasenose College, for his patient perusal of these
sheets as they have passed through the press, and for favouring me with ...
/.../burgon/the last twelve verses of the gospel according to s mark /preface.htm

Who the Instructor Is, and Respecting his Instruction.
... in this world, nor commits the child to them like a vessel to make shipwreck on
a wild and licentious course of life; but, wafted on by the favouring breeze of ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter vii who the instructor is.htm

That it is the Prerogative of the Same Power to be Beneficent and ...
... wisdom, devotes Himself to the saving of the children, admonishing, upbraiding,
blaming, chiding, reproving, threatening, healing, promising, favouring; and as ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter ix that it is the.htm

Language and Style.
... v.7 O'. Here the accusative after omnuo might be taken as favouring a Greek original,
since en for v would seem natural in a translation of Hebrew or Aramaic. ...
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Steam and Sails
... The sailing vessels, as you know, set their broad white sails like wings to catch
the favouring winds, and then they go scudding across the seas like birds to ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/steam and sails.htm

Fifth Tractate. Problems of the Soul (3). [Also Entitled "On Sight ...
... object? No: such an intervening material may be a favouring circumstance,
but essentially it adds nothing to seeing power. Dense ...
/.../plotinus/the six enneads/fifth tractate problems of the.htm

Favouring (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Favouring (4 Occurrences). Proverbs 14:21 Whoso is despising
his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness. ...
/f/favouring.htm - 7k

Oppressor (28 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Proverbs 14:31 An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker,
And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy. (YLT). ...
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Lending (4 Occurrences)
... matters in judgment. (YLT). Proverbs 19:17 Whoso is lending 'to' Jehovah is
favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him. (YLT). ...
/l/lending.htm - 7k

Favoureth (1 Occurrence)

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Favourites (1 Occurrence)

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Repayeth (16 Occurrences)
... giveth. (YLT). Proverbs 19:17 Whoso is lending 'to' Jehovah is favouring
the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him. (YLT). Isaiah ...
/r/repayeth.htm - 10k

Despising (25 Occurrences)
... Him. (YLT). Proverbs 14:21 Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso
is favouring the humble, O his happiness. (YLT). Proverbs ...
/d/despising.htm - 14k

Multiplying (23 Occurrences)
... distress. (YLT). Proverbs 28:8 Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting
and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it. (YLT). ...
/m/multiplying.htm - 13k

Baruch (24 Occurrences)
... Being accused by his enemies of favouring the Chaldeans, he was cast, with Jeremiah,
into prison, where he remained till the capture of Jerusalem (BC 586). ...
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Biting (12 Occurrences)
... pass. (DBY). Proverbs 28:8 Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and
usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it. (YLT). ...
/b/biting.htm - 9k

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