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In the context of the Bible, the term "proved" often refers to the process of testing, examining, or demonstrating the truth, faithfulness, or quality of something or someone. This concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, where God, individuals, and circumstances serve as agents of proving.

Divine Testing and Proving

God frequently tests His people to prove their faith and obedience. In the Old Testament, this is evident in the account of Abraham, whom God tested by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Genesis 22:1-2 states, "Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. 'Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will show you.'"

The purpose of such divine testing is not for God to learn something new, as He is omniscient, but to reveal the depth of faith and commitment in the hearts of His people. Deuteronomy 8:2 explains, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments."

Human Testing and Proving

Humans are also called to prove themselves in their faith and actions. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to examine and prove themselves. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul writes, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?"

This self-examination is crucial for maintaining a genuine and vibrant faith. It involves assessing one's beliefs, actions, and motivations to ensure alignment with God's will and truth.

Proving God's Faithfulness

The Bible also speaks of proving God's faithfulness and promises. In Malachi 3:10 , God invites His people to test Him in the matter of tithing: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts, "and see if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."

This passage highlights the reciprocal nature of proving, where God invites His people to trust and obey Him, promising to demonstrate His faithfulness in return.

Proving Through Trials

Trials and tribulations are often the means by which faith is proved and refined. James 1:2-3 encourages believers to view trials as opportunities for growth: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."

Such testing is not merely punitive but serves a redemptive purpose, strengthening believers and drawing them closer to God.

Conclusion

The concept of proving in the Bible encompasses divine testing, self-examination, and the demonstration of God's faithfulness. It is a multifaceted process that reveals the authenticity of faith and the reliability of God's promises. Through testing, believers are refined and equipped for greater service in the Kingdom of God.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(imp. & p. p.) of Prove.

Greek

1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... happened (46), happening (5), happens (3), has (3), join* (1), joined (3), made
(15), occur (3), occurred (18), performed (4), prove (7), proved (6), proving (1 ...
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3131. manna -- manna
... In fact, the Rabbis taught that Messiah would prove his authority by repeating
just this miracle by which, they held, Moses had proved his. ...
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156. aitia -- cause, reason
... From the same as aiteo; a cause (as if asked for), ie (logical) reason (motive,
matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved) -- accusation, case, cause, crime ...
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1730. endeigma -- an indication, a proof
... Noun, Neuter Transliteration: endeigma Phonetic Spelling: (en'-dighe-mah) Short
Definition: a plain token, sign, proof Definition: (a thing proved, hence) a ...
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2147. heurisko -- to find
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to find NASB Word Usage find (48), finding
(9), finds (10), found (104), get (1), obtained (1), proved (1), regarded (1). ...
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Strong's Hebrew

1232. Buqqiyyahu -- "proved of Yah," a Levite
... 1231, 1232. Buqqiyyahu. 1233 . "proved of Yah," a Levite. Transliteration:
Buqqiyyahu Phonetic Spelling: (book-kee-yaw') Short Definition: Bukkiah. ...
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6663. tsadeq -- to be just or righteous
... justified (5), justifies (1), justify (5), justifying (2), lead the to righteousness
(1), made your appear righteous (2), properly restored (1), proved right (1 ...
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974. bachan -- to examine, try
... root Definition to examine, try NASB Word Usage assay (2), examine (2), proved
(1), test (7), tested (3), tests (3), tried (5), tries (2), try (3). ...
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5254. nasah -- to test, try
... root Definition to test, try NASB Word Usage make a test (1), proved (1), put (1),
put to the test (2), tempted (3), test (13), tested (9), testing (3), tried ...
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3576. kazab -- to lie, be a liar
... root Definition to lie, be a liar NASB Word Usage fail (2), false (1), liars (1),
lie (6), lied (2), lying (1), prove me a liar (1), proved a liar (1), told ...
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6942. qadash -- to be set apart or consecrated
... holy (5), keep (1), keep it holy (2), keep the holy (3), made it holy (1), manifest
my holiness (2), prepare (2), prove myself holy (2), proved himself holy (1 ...
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553. amets -- to be stout, strong, bold, alert
... 1), hardened (1), increases (1), made his obstinate (1), made firm (1), made haste
(2), made strong (1), makes her strong (1), mighty (1), proved...strong (1 ...
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Library

The Thesis to be Proved
... FIRST PART I. THE THESIS TO BE PROVED. A description of the terms contained
in the Thesis.2. The reason why the description of the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 2/i the thesis to be.htm

How it is Proved that Every Body Also is from God. That the Soul ...
... Concerning Two Souls, Against the Manich??ans. Chapter 3. "How It is Proved
that Every Body Also is from God. That the Soul Which ...
/.../chapter 3 name it is.htm

It is Proved by the Witness of Scripture that all Duty is Either " ...
... by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. Book I. Chapter XI. It is proved by the
witness of Scripture that all duty is either "ordinary" or? ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi it is proved.htm

It is Proved that this God was Incarnate.
... Chapter LXIII."It is proved that this God was incarnate. And Trypho said, "This
point has been proved to me forcibly, and by many arguments, my friend. ...
/.../chapter lxiii it is proved that.htm

Argument. --It is Proved from the Scriptures that Christ was ...
... Chapter XX. Argument."It is Proved from the Scriptures that Christ Was
Called an Angel. But Yet It is Shown from Other Parts of ...
/.../chapter xx argument it is proved.htm

Perseverance Proved.
... LECTURE XLIX. PERSEVERANCE PROVED. 2. I REMARK, that God is able to preserve
and keep the true saints from apostacy, in consistency ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlix perseverance proved.htm

It is Proved that the Psalm, "The Lord Said to My Lord," Etc. ...
... Chapter LXXXIII."It is proved that the Psalm, "The Lord said to My Lord,"
etc., does not suit Hezekiah. "For your teachers have ...
/.../chapter lxxxiii it is proved that.htm

It is Proved that Jesus was the Name of God in the Book of Exodus.
... Chapter LXXV."It is proved that Jesus was the name of God in the book
of Exodus. "Moreover, in the book of Exodus we have also ...
/.../chapter lxxv it is proved that.htm

It is Proved that this Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled.
... Chapter LI."It is proved that this prophecy has been fulfilled. And when
I ceased, Trypho said, "All the words of the prophecy ...
/.../chapter li it is proved that.htm

The Same is Proved from the visions which Appeared to Jacob.
... Chapter LVIII."The same is proved from the visions which appeared to Jacob.
Then I continued, "I purpose to quote to you Scriptures ...
/.../chapter lviii the same is proved.htm

Thesaurus

Proved (49 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Prove. Multi-Version Concordance Proved (49 Occurrences). ... " (See NIV). Luke
6:16 James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor. ...
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Justus (3 Occurrences)
... in Rome on his arrival there had lost its first warmth, and when in consequence,
probably, of their fear of persecution, most of them had proved untrue and ...
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Tried (96 Occurrences)
... & pp of Try. 2. (adj.) Proved; tested; faithful; trustworthy; as, a tried friend.
3. (imp. ... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). Psalms 17:3 You have proved my heart. ...
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Iconium (6 Occurrences)
... It was Hadrian who raised the city to colonial rank; this is proved by its new title,
Colonia Aelia Hadriana Iconiensium, and by a recently discovered ...
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Essayed (4 Occurrences)
... (WBS). 1 Samuel 17:39 And David girded his sword upon his apparel, and
he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said ...
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Pekah (11 Occurrences)
... 2. Attitude of Assyria: Tiglath-pileser III was now ruler of Assyria, and in successive
campaigns since 745 had proved himself a resistless conqueror. ...
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Proven (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (pp / a.) Proved. Multi-Version Concordance Proven
(3 Occurrences). Romans 5:4 and perseverance, proven ...
/p/proven.htm - 7k

Convict (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (pa) Proved or found guilty; convicted. 2.
(n.) A person proved guilty of a crime alleged against him ...
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Assayed (5 Occurrences)
... (ASV). 1 Samuel 17:39 And David girded his sword upon his armor, and he assayed
to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto ...
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Sin (782 Occurrences)
... The doctrine of original sin is proved,. ... (4.) It is proved also from the necessity,
absolutely and universally, of regeneration (John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17). ...
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Resources

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Proved (49 Occurrences)

Matthew 11:19
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is justified by her children. "
(See NIV)

Luke 6:16
James's relative Judas, and Judas Iscariot who proved to be a traitor.
(WEY)

Luke 7:35
Wisdom is justified by all her children."
(See NIV)

Luke 10:36
Which of these three, thinkest thou, proved neighbor unto him that fell among the robbers?
(ASV NAS RSV)

Luke 16:11
If therefore you have not proved yourselves faithful in dealing with the wealth that is tainted with fraud, who will entrust to you the true good?
(WEY)

Romans 1:4
but as regards the holiness of His Spirit was decisively proved by His Resurrection to be the Son of God--I mean concerning Jesus Christ our Lord,
(WEY)

Romans 3:3
For what if some Jews have proved unfaithful? Shall their faithlessness render God's faithfulness worthless?
(WEY)

Romans 3:4
No, indeed; let us hold God to be true, though every man should prove to be false. As it stands written, "That Thou mayest be shown to be just in the sentence Thou pronouncest, and gain Thy cause when Thou contendest."
(See NIV)

Romans 3:9
What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
(KJV WBS)

Romans 7:10
The commandment, which was for life, this I found to be for death;
(See NAS RSV)

2 Corinthians 7:14
For if in anything I have boasted to him on your behalf, I was not disappointed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

2 Corinthians 8:22
We have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

2 Corinthians 9:13
through the proof of this ministration glorifying God for the subjection of your confession to the good news of the Christ, and 'for' the liberality of the fellowship to them and to all,
(See NIV)

Philippians 2:22
But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.
(Root in WEY NIV)

Colossians 4:11
and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, men who have been a comfort to me.
(See NAS NIV)

1 Thessalonians 1:5
and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.
(See NAS RSV)

1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
(See NAS)

1 Timothy 3:10
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Hebrews 2:2
For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense;
(WEB WEY ASV NAS)

Hebrews 3:9
When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.
(KJV WBS)

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
(Root in WEB ASV DBY YLT NAS)

1 Peter 1:7
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
(WEY ASV DBY YLT NIV)

Genesis 42:15
Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)

Genesis 42:16
Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)

Exodus 15:25
And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD showed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,
(KJV JPS ASV WBS RSV)

Numbers 20:13
These are the waters of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with Yahweh, and he was sanctified in them.
(See NAS)

Deuteronomy 13:14
then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you,
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 17:4
and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire diligently; and behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel,
(See NIV)

Deuteronomy 33:8
Of Levi he said, "Your Thummim and your Urim are with your godly one, whom you proved at Massah, with whom you strove at the waters of Meribah;
(WEB NAS)

1 Samuel 17:39
And David girded his sword upon his armor, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
(KJV ASV WBS)

1 Kings 16:22
But the people who followed Omri prevailed against the people who followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.
(See NIV)

2 Chronicles 13:7
There were gathered to him worthless men, base fellows, who strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.
(See NAS)

Job 32:12
Yes, I gave you my full attention, but there was no one who convinced Job, or who answered his words, among you.
(See NIV)

Psalms 17:3
You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Psalms 51:4
Against you, and you only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in your sight; that you may be proved right when you speak, and justified when you judge.
(WEB NIV)

Psalms 66:10
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Psalms 81:7
Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)

Psalms 95:9
When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Psalms 105:19
until the time that his word happened, and Yahweh's word proved him true.
(WEB NIV)

Proverbs 30:6
Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
(See NAS)

Ecclesiastes 2:1
I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
(See NIV)

Ecclesiastes 7:23
All this have I proved in wisdom. I said, "I will be wise;" but it was far from me.
(WEB KJV ASV WBS)

Isaiah 43:26
Put me in mind of this; let us take up the cause between us: put forward your cause, so that you may be seen to be in the right.
(See NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 3:11
And Jehovah said unto me, Backsliding Israel hath showed herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
(See JPS NAS)

Jeremiah 3:23
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
(See JPS)

Jeremiah 10:14
Every man is become brutish and is without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his graven image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
(See JPS)

Jeremiah 12:3
But thou, Jehovah, knowest me; thou hast seen me, and proved my heart toward thee. Drag them out like sheep for the slaughter, and set them apart for the day of slaughter.
(DBY)

Jeremiah 51:17
Every man is become brutish and is without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
(See JPS)

Daniel 1:14
So he listened to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Subtopics

Proved

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