Definition and Concept
Providing, in a biblical context, refers to the act of supplying or making available what is necessary for sustenance, support, or well-being. It encompasses both God's provision for humanity and the responsibility of individuals to provide for themselves and others.

Divine Provision
The Bible consistently portrays God as the ultimate provider, meeting the needs of His creation. In Genesis 22:14, Abraham names the place "The LORD Will Provide" (Yahweh Yireh) after God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice for Isaac. This event underscores God's faithfulness in providing for His people.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about God's provision in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 6:31-33 states, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles 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." This passage emphasizes trust in God's provision as believers prioritize His kingdom.

Human Responsibility
While God is the ultimate provider, Scripture also highlights the responsibility of individuals to work and provide for themselves and their families. In 1 Timothy 5:8 , Paul writes, "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This verse underscores the importance of diligence and responsibility in providing for one's family.

The book of Proverbs frequently addresses the theme of provision through hard work and wise stewardship. Proverbs 6:6-8 advises, "Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways and be wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food at harvest." This imagery encourages foresight and industriousness in ensuring provision.

Community and Generosity
The early church exemplified communal provision and generosity. Acts 2:44-45 describes the believers as having "all things in common" and selling their possessions to distribute to anyone in need. This model of sharing reflects the biblical principle of caring for one another within the community of faith.

Generosity is further encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 , where Paul writes, "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. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." This passage highlights the joy and blessing associated with providing for others through generous giving.

Conclusion
The biblical concept of providing encompasses both divine provision and human responsibility. God is depicted as the ultimate provider, while individuals are called to work diligently and care for their families and communities. Generosity and communal support are also integral aspects of biblical provision, reflecting the love and care that believers are to show one another.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Provide.4200. porismos -- a providing, a means of gain
... a providing, a means of gain. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: porismos
Phonetic Spelling: (por-is-mos') Short Definition: a source of gain ...
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2233. hegeomai -- to lead, suppose
... goes before, in front") refers to such as: "the leading thought" in one's mind,
ie to esteem (regard highly); or a leading authority, providing leadership in a ...
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2375. thureos -- a shield
... See 4102 (). The Lord is our (Ps 7:10,13; Zech 12:8), providing protection by
inbirthing His spoken-word (4487 ) of faith in the believer. ...
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2487. ichnos -- a track
... 2487 (from , "move forward, arrive") -- properly, the impression made by the sole
of the foot (""); figuratively) the "footsteps" providing the for others to ...
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482. antilambano -- to take instead of, take hold of
... need of the situation (note the prefix, ). This refers to providing () that
the real need. Word Origin from anti and lambano Definition ...
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1765. enischuo -- to strengthen
... face (). [In Lk 22:43, 1765 () refers to God's " strength," like when
providing an angel to share His " resources."]. Word Origin ...
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5480. charagma -- a stamp, impress
... stamp, sign. 5480 -- properly, an engraving (etching); (figuratively) a
mark providing , like a symbol giving between parties. 5480 ...
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If this be True, Doubtless Also the Providing for the Interment of ...
... 6. If this be true, doubtless also the providing for the interment of bodies
a? 6. If this be true, doubtless also the providing ...
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Importance of the Time of Youth; Difficulties and Dangers that ...
... CHAPTER I. IMPORTANCE OF THE TIME OF YOUTH; DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS THAT WOMEN
MEET WITH IN LIFE, AND THE NECESSITY OF PROVIDING FOR THEM. ...
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Chapter xv.
... A Christian may therefore live in concord with his wife, whether with her providing
for a fleshly craving, a thing which the apostle speaks by permission, not ...
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Building for Community Service
... The traditional village and open country church was a one-room structure erected
for the sole purpose of providing a place for worship. ...
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Ahaziah
... Ahab thought he was marrying wealth and dignity, and providing for the greatness
of his house, and, as often happens in such marriages, he forgot to ask for a ...
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When Marcellus, the Man of Consummate Piety, had Heard this ...
... the means of returning to their own parts, with the exception of those who were
detained by the attention which their wounds demanded; and providing the proper ...
/.../3 when marcellus the man.htm

Concerning Providence.
... For in that case they would both assuredly be deficient, the one in creating,
the other in providing [1888] . God therefore is both ...
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Of the Conveniences of the Coenobium.
... In this life then there is no providing for the day's work, no distractions of buying
and selling, no unavoidable care for the year's food, no anxiety about ...
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January 18. "That Take and Give for Me and Thee" (Matt. xvii. 27).
... There is a beautiful touch of loving thoughtfulness in the account of Christ's
miracle at Capernaum in providing the tribute money. ...
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Epistle Lii. To Symmachus the Defensor .
... For carrying out and providing for this business we have given directions to Horosius,
the bearer of this present order, with whom thy Experience must go round ...
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Providing (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Providing (9 Occurrences). Romans 12:17 recompensing to
no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (DBY YLT). ...
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Redeemer (42 Occurrences)
... If their idea was that a substitute for sinners must be furnished, the idea
included the thought of God as Himself providing a substitute. ...
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Zelophehad (9 Occurrences)
... came to Moses and Eleazar and successfully pleaded for a possession for themselves
(Numbers 27:1). This became the occasion for a law providing that in the ...
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Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... If their idea was that a substitute for sinners must be furnished, the idea
included the thought of God as Himself providing a substitute. ...
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Old (3966 Occurrences)
... attention, because evolutionary science, history, and new theology have all quarreled
with or rejected it on various grounds, without providing the smallest ...
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Judith (1 Occurrence)
... the invading foe, the Jews became greatly alarmed for the safety of their own, and
fortified the mountains and villages in the south, providing themselves with ...
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Recompensing (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Recompensing (5 Occurrences). Romans 12:17 recompensing
to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: (DBY). ...
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Martha (12 Occurrences)
... She seems to have been of an anxious, bustling spirit, anxious to be helpful in
providing the best things for the Master's use, in contrast to the quiet ...
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Moderately (1 Occurrence)
... the New Testament, 151): "It expresses exactly that moderation which recognizes
the impossibility cleaving to formal law, of anticipating and providing for all ...
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Ministry (44 Occurrences)
... 17; Acts 20:24; Acts 21:19 Romans 11:13, etc.); (4) such services as feeding the
poor (Acts 6:1; Acts 11:29; Acts 12:25), or organizing and providing the great ...
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