In biblical terms, the concept of "margin" can be understood in various contexts, including financial, spiritual, and practical aspects of life. The term itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, but the principles surrounding it are evident throughout Scripture.

Financial Margin

Financial margin refers to the practice of living within one's means and setting aside resources for future needs or unexpected circumstances. The Bible encourages wise stewardship of resources, emphasizing the importance of saving and avoiding debt. Proverbs 21:20 states, "Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them." This verse highlights the value of maintaining a reserve, or margin, to ensure stability and preparedness.

The principle of financial margin is also reflected in the teachings on generosity and provision for others. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 , Paul writes, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." By maintaining financial margin, believers are better positioned to give generously and support those in need.

Spiritual Margin

Spiritual margin involves creating space in one's life for rest, reflection, and communion with God. The Bible underscores the importance of rest and renewal, as seen in the concept of the Sabbath. Exodus 20:8-10 commands, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God." This commandment encourages believers to set aside time for spiritual rejuvenation and to focus on their relationship with God.

Jesus Himself modeled the practice of spiritual margin by withdrawing to solitary places for prayer and reflection. In Mark 1:35 , it is recorded, "Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray." This example demonstrates the importance of prioritizing time with God amidst the demands of daily life.

Practical Margin

Practical margin refers to the intentional creation of space in one's schedule and commitments to allow for flexibility and responsiveness to God's leading. The Bible advises against overextending oneself, as seen in the account of Martha and Mary. In Luke 10:40-42 , Martha is described as "distracted by all the preparations to be made," while Mary chooses to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His teaching. Jesus commends Mary, saying, "Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her." This passage illustrates the value of prioritizing what is truly important and allowing for moments of stillness and attentiveness to God's voice.

In summary, while the term "margin" may not be explicitly mentioned in Scripture, the principles of financial prudence, spiritual rest, and practical balance are woven throughout the biblical narrative. These principles encourage believers to live wisely, maintain a close relationship with God, and be prepared to respond to His call.1. (n.) A border; edge; brink; verge; as, the margin of a river or lake.

2. (n.) Specifically: The part of a page at the edge left uncovered in writing or printing.

3. (n.) The difference between the cost and the selling price of an article.

4. (n.) Something allowed, or reserved, for that which can not be foreseen or known with certainty.

5. (n.) Collateral security deposited with a broker to secure him from loss on contracts entered into by him on behalf of his principal, as in the speculative buying and selling of stocks, wheat, etc.

6. (v. t.) To furnish with a margin.

7. (v. t.) To enter in the margin of a page.

2899. kraspedon -- a border, tassel
... border, fringe, tassel. Of uncertain derivation; a margin, ie (specially), a
fringe or tassel -- border, hem. (kraspeda) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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5491. cheilos -- a lip, an edge
... lip, shore. From a form of the same as chasma; a lip (as a pouring place);
figuratively, a margin (of water) -- lip, shore. see GREEK chasma. ...
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629. apolutrosis -- a release effected by payment of ransom
... 629 ("redemption, re-purchase") emphasizes the ("safety-margin") that results
between the rescued person, and what previously enslaved them. ...
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5892. iyr -- excitement
... 4) {aw-yar'}; from uwr a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest
sense (even of a mere encampment or post) -- Ai (from margin), city, court ...
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897. bag -- spoil
... Word Origin scribal error for baz, qv. spoil A Persian word; food -- spoil (from
the margin for baz.). see HEBREW baz. 896, 897. bag. 898 . Strong's Numbers
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5869. ayin -- an eye
... think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, + displease, eye((-brow),
(-d), -sight), face, + favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him ...
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3889. Lush -- Laish
... Word Origin the same as Layish, qv. Laish From luwsh; kneading; Lush, a place in
Palestine -- Laish (from the margin). Compare Layish. see HEBREW luwsh. ...
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4054. migrash -- a common, common land, open land
... mig-raw-shaw'}; from garash; a suburb (ie Open country whither flocks are driven
from pasture); hence, the area around a building, or the margin of the sea ...
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4630. maarah -- army
... Word Origin see maarakah. army Feminine of ma'areh; an open spot -- army (from the
margin). see HEBREW ma'areh. 4629, 4630. maarah. 4631 . Strong's Numbers
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3328. Yitschar -- Jitschar, an Israelite
... Jitschar, an Israelite. From the same as tsachar; he will shine; Jitschar, an Israelite
-- and Zehoar (from the margin). see HEBREW tsachar. 3327, 3328. ...
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3451. yeshimah -- let death seize
... Word Origin another reading for maveth, qv. let death seize From yasham; desolation --
let death seize (from the margin). see HEBREW yasham. 3450, 3451. ...
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7738. shavah -- substance
... Word Origin see teshuah. substance A primitive root; to destroy -- X substance
(from the margin). 7737b, 7738. shavah. 7739 . Strong's Numbers.
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7991. shaliysh -- a third (part)
... an officer) a general of the third rank (upward, ie The highest) -- captain, instrument
of musick, (great) lord, (great) measure, prince, three (from the margin ...
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The Margin of the Nile
... CHAPTER XIV THE MARGIN OF THE NILE. Meneptah having come and the old regime of
life resumed, Memphis subsided into her normal state of dignity. ...
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November 15. "Oh, Man of Desires" (Margin) (Dan. x. 11).
... NOVEMBER 15. "Oh, man of desires" (margin) (Dan. x. 11). "Oh, man of desires" (margin)
(Daniel 10:11). This was the divine character given to Daniel of old. ...
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Introductory Notes.
... But the sentence is hardly grammatical. Perhaps the words printed in italics originally
formed a complete sentence by themselves, possibly on the margin. ...
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Fac-Similes
... No. (2). PLATE I. ALEXANDRINE CODEX, Century V. Jno.1:1-5. In the margin stands
the first Ammonian section (A), and under it the tenth Eusebian canon (I). No. ...
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The Majestic Voice
... In the first place, there is a passage in the book of Exodus where I would refer
you; where, in the margin, we are told that the thunder is the voice of God. ...
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The Sower.
... Having paused till the press slackened, he privately retired to the margin of the
lake, desiring probably to "rest a while;" but no sooner had he taken his ...
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Introduction.
... ' hipostasis is rendered "person" in the AV The RV 1881 has "effulgence of His glory
and very image of His substance," and in the margin "the impress of His ...
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Nature of the Renderings
... substituted was right. Where doubt existed, the text was left unchanged,
but the alternative word was placed in the margin. In regard ...
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Hebrew and Greek Text.
... The former contains the really valuable portion of the great work, viz., the variation
technically named K'ri (read), and placed in the margin of the Hebrew ...
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Christianity a Light.
... "Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring [sun rising"margin]
from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and ...
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Margin (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A border; edge; brink; verge; as, the
margin of a river or lake. ... 6. (vt) To furnish with a margin. ...
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Perfection (30 Occurrences)
... sound or unblemished," is also used of persons and of God, His way, and law ("Noah
was a just man and perfect," the Revised Version margin "blameless" (Genesis ...
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Perfect (205 Occurrences)
... sound or unblemished," is also used of persons and of God, His way, and law ("Noah
was a just man and perfect," the Revised Version margin "blameless" (Genesis ...
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Meekness (14 Occurrences)
... The word is sometimes translated "poor" (Job 24:4, the Revised Version margin "meek";
Amos 8:4); "humble" (Psalm 9:12, 18, the Revised Version margin "meek ...
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Burden (111 Occurrences)
... Version (British and American) massa' is translated "burden," as applied to certain
prophetic utterances; but both the American Revised Version, margin and the ...
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Age (404 Occurrences)
... mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations," the English Revised
Version, "from all ages," etc., the American Revised Version, margin, of geneai ...
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Eunuch (20 Occurrences)
... in employing eunuchs (1) as guardians of the harem (2 Kings 9:32 Jeremiah 41:16),
and (2) in military and other official posts (1 Samuel 8:15 margin; 1 Kings 22 ...
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Coral (3 Occurrences)
... a fool." In Job 28:12-19, where various precious things are compared with wisdom,
English Versions of the Bible has "coral"(King James Version, margin "Ramoth ...
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Carefulness (6 Occurrences)
... the Kings James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) and the American
Standard Revised Version), but "care" (the Revised Version, margin and the ...
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Careful (130 Occurrences)
... the Kings James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) and the American
Standard Revised Version), but "care" (the Revised Version, margin and the ...
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