In the context of biblical teachings, "necessaries" refers to the essential needs required for sustaining life, such as food, clothing, and shelter. The Bible addresses the concept of necessaries in various passages, emphasizing God's provision and the importance of trusting in Him for our daily needs.

Divine Provision

The Bible consistently highlights God's role as the provider of all necessaries. In the Old Testament, God's provision for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness is a prime example. Exodus 16:12-15 recounts how God provided manna from heaven to feed the Israelites: "I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” This passage underscores God's ability to meet the physical needs of His people.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about God's provision in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 6:31-33 states, "So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans strive after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, Jesus reassures believers that God is aware of their needs and will provide for them as they prioritize His kingdom.

Contentment and Trust

The Bible also encourages believers to be content with the necessaries provided by God and to trust in His sufficiency. In 1 Timothy 6:6-8 , Paul writes, "Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these." This passage highlights the virtue of contentment and the understanding that material possessions are temporary.

Furthermore, Philippians 4:11-13 reflects Paul's personal testimony of contentment: "I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Paul's words emphasize reliance on Christ for strength and satisfaction, regardless of one's material circumstances.

Generosity and Sharing

The Bible also calls believers to share their necessaries with those in need, reflecting God's love and provision through acts of generosity. In James 2:15-16 , the apostle challenges believers: "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, ‘Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,’ but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?" This passage underscores the importance of practical faith expressed through meeting the needs of others.

Additionally, 1 John 3:17-18 states, "If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth." This exhortation calls believers to demonstrate God's love by sharing their resources with those lacking necessaries.

Conclusion

The biblical perspective on necessaries encompasses God's faithful provision, the call to contentment, and the responsibility to share with others. Through these teachings, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sufficiency and to reflect His love through acts of generosity.(n.) Plural of Necessary.

Explanation of "Corban. "
... Of this honour to parents one part was to share with them the necessaries of life,
such as food and clothing, and if there was any other thing in which it was ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/9 explanation of corban.htm

Chapter xvii.
... from the other; or lest ye should set up two things to be aimed at, so as to seek
both the kingdom of God for its own sake, and such necessaries: but these ...
/.../augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter xvii 2.htm

Give us this Day Our Daily Bread.
... Give us this day our daily bread. Here, now, we consider the poor breadbasket,
the necessaries of our body and of the temporal life. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/give us this day our.htm

Chapter xvi.
... as soldiers in this life, in order that we may be able to reach that kingdom, and
because our life cannot be spent without these necessaries, "These things ...
/.../augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter xvi 2.htm

The Life of Mr. John Brown.
... Edinburgh, shewing, that he had been kept close prisoner these five weeks by-past,
and seeing that, by want of free air and other necessaries for maintaining ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr john 11.htm

Antigonus Besieges those that were in Masada, whom Herod Frees ...
... 1. Now during this time Antigonus besieged those that were in Masada, who had all
other necessaries in sufficient quantity, but were in want of water; on which ...
/.../chapter 15 antigonus besieges those.htm

Whether, in Trading, it is Lawful to Sell a Thing at a Higher ...
... speaking, does not belong to tradesmen, but rather to housekeepers or civil servants
who have to provide the household or the state with the necessaries of life ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether in trading it is.htm

The Danger of Riches
... It plainly follows, whatever is more than these is, in the sense of the Apostle,
riches; whatever is above the plain necessaries, or at most conveniences, of ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 87 the danger of.htm

Preface
... Whom, likewise, do you give me who is content with necessaries, who despises
superfluities? ... The perfect man is ready to forgo even necessaries. ...
/.../lawlor/st bernard of clairvauxs life of st malachy of armagh/preface.htm

But in the Case of those Who, after that they were Thrown into ...
... For though they obtained consolation, certain of the faithful ministering to them
the necessaries of life, yet they ought to obtain pardon, as being those who ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon ii but in the.htm

Necessaries (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Plural of Necessary. Multi-Version Concordance
Necessaries (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 20:3 And David ...
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Nebuzar-adan (14 Occurrences)
Nebuzar-adan. Nebu'zarad'an, Nebuzar-adan. Necessaries . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(DBY WBS YLT). Nebu'zarad'an, Nebuzar-adan. Necessaries . Reference
/n/nebuzar-adan.htm - 11k

Keep (4573 Occurrences)
... manage; as, to keep store. 10. (vt) To supply with necessaries of life;
to entertain; as, to keep boarders. 11. (vt) To have in ...
/k/keep.htm - 9k

Necessarily (3 Occurrences)

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Necessary (75 Occurrences)
... or indispensable to some purpose; something that one can not do without; a requisite;
an essential; -- used chiefly in the plural; as, the necessaries of life. ...
/n/necessary.htm - 30k

Levite (43 Occurrences)
... various duties connected with the tabernacle first, and afterward the temple, such
as the care of the building, bringing of wood and other necessaries for the ...
/l/levite.htm - 26k

Want (607 Occurrences)
... and clothing. 2. (vi) Specifically, absence or lack of necessaries;
destitution; poverty; penury; indigence; need. 3. (vi) That ...
/w/want.htm - 7k

Wallet (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A bag or sack for carrying about the person, as a bag for carrying the
necessaries for a journey; a knapsack; a beggar's receptacle for charity; a ...
/w/wallet.htm - 8k

Turret (1 Occurrence)
... high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for
carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries. ...
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Equipment (13 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Whatever is used in equipping; necessaries for an expedition or voyage;
the collective designation for the articles comprising an outfit; equipage; as ...
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