In the context of the Bible, the concept of "grants" can be understood as gifts, blessings, or provisions given by God or individuals to others. While the term "grant" itself is not frequently used in most English translations of the Bible, the underlying principles of generosity, provision, and divine favor are prevalent throughout the Scriptures.

Divine Grants

God is often depicted as the ultimate giver, bestowing blessings and provisions upon His people. In the Old Testament, God's grants are seen in His covenant promises and the land He gave to the Israelites. For example, in Genesis 12:7 , God promises Abram, "To your offspring I will give this land." This divine grant of land is a recurring theme, as seen in the fulfillment of this promise in the book of Joshua.

The New Testament continues this theme of divine grants, emphasizing spiritual blessings. In Ephesians 1:3 , Paul writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms." Here, the grant is not material but spiritual, highlighting the richness of God's grace.

Human Grants

The Bible also records instances of individuals granting gifts or provisions to others. These acts of generosity are often seen as reflections of God's own giving nature. In the book of Esther, King Xerxes grants Esther's request to save her people, demonstrating the power of intercession and favor (Esther 5:6-8).

In the New Testament, the early church is characterized by a spirit of generosity. Acts 4:34-35 describes how "there were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need." This communal sharing is a form of granting, ensuring that the needs of the community are met.

Principles of Granting

The Bible encourages believers to be generous and willing to share their resources. Proverbs 19:17 states, "Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender." This verse underscores the principle that acts of generosity are not only beneficial to the recipient but are also seen as service to God.

In 2 Corinthians 9:7 , Paul advises, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This teaching emphasizes the importance of the heart's attitude in granting gifts, highlighting that the spirit of giving is as important as the gift itself.

Conclusion

The concept of grants in the Bible encompasses both divine and human acts of giving. Whether through God's provision of land and spiritual blessings or through the generosity of individuals, the Bible presents granting as an essential aspect of faith and community life. The principles of generosity, willingness, and joy in giving are central to understanding the biblical perspective on grants.5287. hupostasis -- a support, substance, steadiness, hence ...
... faith He inbirths (cf. Heb 11:1 with Heb 11:6). Indeed we are titled to
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... (4102).". 3. In sum, (4102) is that we as He grants impulse ("divine spark";
cf. the Heb form of believe, , in a later discussion). ...
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Whether an Indulgence Avails the Person who Grants It?
... OF THOSE WHOM INDULGENCES AVAIL (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether an indulgence avails
the person who grants it? Objection 1: It would seem ...
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Valentinian Goes into the West; Valens Remains at Constantinople ...
... Chapter II."Valentinian goes into the West; Valens remains at Constantinople, and
grants the Request of the Macedonians to hold a Synod, but persecutes the ...
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Whether Indulgences are as Effective as they Claim to Be?
... Now he who grants an indulgence cannot without cause remit a man's punishment either
wholly or partly, even though the Pope were to say to anyone: "I remit to ...
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Whether the Sacrament of Penance May be Repeated?
... on Ps.118:58, "I entreated Thy face," etc., that "facility of obtaining pardon is
an incentive to sin." If, therefore, God frequently grants pardon through ...
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After all this You Dare to Say in Your Apology, that You are not ...
... his defence. I shall try to write a reply to those works in another treatise
if God grants me a sufficient span of life. For the ...
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As to the Forgiveness of Sins, it Ought to be Enough Simple to ...
... For who would ask the cause or the reason when a Prince grants indulgence? ... For who
would ask the cause or the reason when a Prince grants indulgence? ...
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The Same Continued.
... To all them that repent, the Lord grants forgiveness, if they turn in penitence
to the unity of God, and to communion with the bishop. ...
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We must be Free Likewise from all Mental Perturbation.
... [8840] No one grants reception to his adversary: no one grants admittance
except to his compeer. Footnotes: [8838] Ephesians 4:30. ...
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This ChapterTreats of the Beauty and Dignity of Our Souls and ...
... THE ADVANTAGE OF KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS AND THE FAVOURS GOD GRANTS TO
US IS SHOWN, AND HOW PRAYER IS THE GATE OF THE SPIRITUAL CASTLE. ...
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Grace and Free Will
... It averts temptations, assists and grants succour in the midst of temptations, sustains
man against the flesh, the world and Satan, and in this great contest ...
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Grants (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Grants (1 Occurrence). Psalms 127:2 It is of no
use for you to get up early, and to go late to your rest ...
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Granular (1 Occurrence)

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Granting (4 Occurrences)

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Cain (18 Occurrences)
... his own flock. From Cain and from his offering Yahweh withholds the sign
of acceptance which he grants to Abel. That the ground ...
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Charity (29 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor
or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions. Int. ...
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Signet (21 Occurrences)
... (see SEAL.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A seal; especially, in England, the
seal used by the sovereign in sealing private letters and grants that pass by ...
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Bathing (9 Occurrences)
... But Kennedy grants that the "bath" at last became, even for the laity, "an important
factor in the religious life of Israel." We read of daily bathing by the ...
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Grace (277 Occurrences)
... the Jerusalemites. In 2 Corinthians 9:8 it is the increase of worldly goods
that God grants for charitable purposes. In 2 Corinthians ...
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Bath (13 Occurrences)
... But Kennedy grants that the "bath" at last became, even for the laity, "an important
factor in the religious life of Israel." We read of daily bathing by the ...
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Repentance (28 Occurrences)
... desire developing into hunger and thirst, enter into the experience of one who wholly
abandons sin and heartily turns to Him who grants repentance unto life. ...
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