In biblical literature, the concept of being "propped" is not directly mentioned as a specific term, but the idea of support, both physical and spiritual, is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The imagery of being upheld or supported is often used to convey God's sustaining power and the mutual support among believers.

Divine Support

The Bible frequently speaks of God as the ultimate source of support and strength for His people. In Isaiah 41:10 , God reassures His people, saying, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This verse highlights the divine promise of being upheld or propped by God's own strength and righteousness.

Similarly, in Psalm 37:17 , it is written, "For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous." Here, the contrast is drawn between the fate of the wicked and the support given to the righteous, emphasizing God's role in sustaining those who follow Him.

Mutual Support Among Believers

The New Testament also emphasizes the importance of believers supporting one another. In Galatians 6:2 , Paul instructs, "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This call to bear each other's burdens can be seen as a form of propping one another up, providing support and encouragement within the Christian community.

The early church is depicted as a community where believers are deeply committed to supporting each other. Acts 2:44-45 describes this communal support: "All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need." This passage illustrates the practical ways in which the early Christians propped each other up, ensuring that no one was left in need.

Spiritual Strength and Encouragement

The Apostle Paul often speaks of the spiritual support that believers receive from God and from one another. In Philippians 4:13 , Paul declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse underscores the belief that Christ provides the necessary strength and support to endure all circumstances.

Furthermore, in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 , Paul encourages the church to "encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing." This exhortation to build up one another is akin to propping each other up, fostering a community of mutual edification and support.

Conclusion

While the specific term "propped" is not used in the Bible, the concept of being supported, upheld, and strengthened is a recurring theme. Whether through divine intervention or the mutual support of the Christian community, the Scriptures consistently highlight the importance of being propped up in faith and life.(imp. & p. p.) of Prop.5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand
... 1), living (1), make a stand (1), oppose (1), opposed (2), persists (1), place
(1), placed (2), present (3), presented (1), presented* (1), propped (2), quake ...
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Wesley Begins Field-Preaching
... The room in which we were was propped beneath, but the weight of people made the
floor give way; so that in the beginning of expounding, the post which propped ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley begins field-preaching.htm

A Letter from a West Indian Cottage Ornee
... Next to it an orange, covered with long prickles and small green fruit, its roots
propped up by a semi-cylindrical balk of timber, furry inside, which would ...
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Conclusion by the Editor. Tokens of Love from Many. Keeps Writing. ...
... Propped up in an invalid chair with a convenience of his own invention, he continued
his weekly editorials to the Guide as regularly as ever, and developed ...
/.../chapter xx conclusion by the.htm

"The Heritage of the Heathen"
... to God. "But many a Jew is now to be found, standing upright on his own
ways and his own doings, propped up by his own works. If ...
/.../bevan/three friends of god/chapter xvii the heritage of.htm

Three Forms of Prayer.
... open. The knob to be turned is on our side. He opened His side long ago,
and propped it open, and threw the knob away. The whole ...
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Again it is Shown from the Utility of Repenting that Souls are not ...
... cease to say and to teach that there are two kinds of souls, one of which has nothing
of evil, the other nothing of good; for that whole sect is propped up by ...
/.../chapter 14 name it is.htm

The Concourse of Atoms could not Make the World.
... by the gradual concurrence of atoms, how did it not collapse while it was in
construction, if indeed the yawning top of the structure was not propped and bound ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter xviii the concourse of atoms.htm

Micaiah's Courage in Telling the Truth
... his chariot, "Turn about and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded." But
the battle grew more intense, so that Ahab stayed until evening propped up in ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/micaiahs courage in telling the.htm

Christ Forgives the Magdalen at the House of Simon the Pharisee. ...
... The Pharisee had succeeded in avoiding these glaring sins, and in keeping a fair
show of obedience to the law; but all this only propped up his self-deceiving ...
/.../section 140 christ forgives the.htm

Moody's Stories
... It is propped up at table, and at first perhaps it uses the spoon upside down, but
by and by it uses it all right, and mother, or perhaps sister, claps her ...
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Propped (2 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Prop. Multi-Version Concordance Propped (2 Occurrences). ... The king
was propped up in his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. ...
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Onto (22 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped
up in his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. ...
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Raged (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in
his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The ...
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Propounded (1 Occurrence)

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Propriety (3 Occurrences)

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Wound (58 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in
his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The ...
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Facing (79 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped
up in his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. ...
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Syrians (63 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in
his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The ...
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Increased (165 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in
his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The ...
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Ran (100 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 22:35 The battle increased that day. The king was propped up in
his chariot facing the Syrians, and died at evening. The ...
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