Definition and Context
Repairing, in the biblical context, refers to the act of restoring, mending, or rebuilding what has been broken, damaged, or neglected. This concept is not only physical but also spiritual, as it encompasses the restoration of relationships, faith, and communities. The Bible provides numerous examples of repairing, both in the literal sense of rebuilding structures and in the metaphorical sense of restoring spiritual and communal integrity.

Old Testament References
The theme of repairing is prominently featured in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of rebuilding the physical structures of Jerusalem and the Temple. One of the most notable instances is the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah. Nehemiah 4:6 states, "So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." This passage highlights the collective effort and determination of the Israelites to repair what had been destroyed.

The concept of repairing is also evident in the restoration of the Temple. In 2 Kings 22:5 , King Josiah commands, "And let them deliver it into the hands of those doing the work, who are the overseers in the house of the LORD, to repair the damages to the house." This directive underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity and functionality of the Temple as a place of worship.

Spiritual and Communal Repair
Beyond physical repairs, the Bible emphasizes the need for spiritual and communal restoration. The prophets often called the people of Israel to repent and return to God, thereby repairing their broken relationship with Him. Isaiah 58:12 speaks to this spiritual restoration: "Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings."

The concept of repairing breaches is not limited to physical structures but extends to healing divisions within the community and restoring justice and righteousness. The call to repair is a call to align with God's will and to mend the moral and spiritual fabric of society.

New Testament Insights
In the New Testament, the theme of repairing takes on a more personal and relational dimension. Jesus Christ's ministry is fundamentally about repairing the brokenness of humanity through reconciliation with God. In 2 Corinthians 5:18 , Paul writes, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." This reconciliation is the ultimate form of repair, restoring the relationship between God and humanity.

The New Testament also encourages believers to repair relationships with one another. In Galatians 6:1 , Paul advises, "Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness." This instruction emphasizes the importance of repairing interpersonal relationships within the Christian community.

Conclusion
The biblical concept of repairing encompasses both the physical act of rebuilding and the spiritual act of restoration. It is a recurring theme that underscores the importance of renewal, reconciliation, and the restoration of what has been broken, whether it be structures, relationships, or faith. Through the examples of Nehemiah, the prophets, and the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, the Bible presents repairing as a vital aspect of living in accordance with God's will.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Repair.2338. chut -- to repair (foundations)
... 2337, 2338. chut. 2339 . to repair (foundations). Transliteration: chut
Phonetic Spelling: (khoot) Short Definition: repairing. ...
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3247. yesod -- foundation, base
... bottom, foundation, repairing. From yacad; a foundation (literally or figuratively) --
bottom, foundation, repairing. see HEBREW yacad. 3246, 3247. ...
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... prevailed (4), prevailed over (1), put (1), received strength (1), recovered (1),
rely (1), repair (12), repaired (14), repairers (1), repairing (1), resist (1 ...
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Cheer Up, My Comrades!
... to root them out of the land. He then bent his thoughts upon repairing
and beautifying the temple. After that it was his heart's ...
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To the Reverend the Clergy
... wardens, that they may the better know their duty both in presenting such things
as are amiss in your respective parishes, and also in repairing your Churches ...
/.../prideaux/directions to church-wardens/to the reverend the clergy.htm

Chapter Iii Precious Answers to Prayer
... The repairing of the boiler was a questionable matter, on account of the greatness
of the leak; but, if not, nothing could be said of it, till the brick ...
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Mortification
... If instead of cutting off the supply to a particular limb, we bleed the patient
largely, so drafting away the materials needed for repairing not one limb but ...
/.../drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/mortification.htm

The Grave Stone.
... Can His repairing thus to the tomb be anything more than to pay a mournful tribute
to an honoured friendship, and behold the silent home of the loved dead? ...
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Moses' Prayer to be Blotted Out of God's Book.
... measures to avoid it. To a sinner the only way of safety is, repairing
to divine mercy, and obtaining a pardon. That Moses would ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon viii moses prayer to.htm

The Swiss Reformer
... The command was obeyed; but the youth could not be long content in his native valley,
and he soon resumed his studies, repairing, after a time, to Basel. ...
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The Swiss Reformer.
... The command was obeyed; but the youth could not be long content in his native valley,
and he soon resumed his studies, repairing, after a time, to Basel. ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /9 the swiss reformer.htm

The Practice of Piety at Evening.
... At evening when the due time of repairing to rest approaches, call together again
all thy family; read a chapter in the same manner that was prescribed in the ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/the practice of piety at 2.htm

Our Bodies, However Mutilated Before or after Death, Shall Recover ...
... For, by assigning immortality to the repeating of death, and incorruption to the
repairing of the wasted body, he has fitted one to the raising and the other ...
/.../on the resurrection of the flesh/chapter lvii our bodies however mutilated.htm

Repairing (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Repair. Multi-Version
Concordance Repairing (12 Occurrences). Mark 1:19 And going ...
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Repairs (24 Occurrences)
... (DBY RSV). 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went
forward in their hands, and they set up the house of God in its state, and ...
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Repair (26 Occurrences)
... 2. (vi) To go; to betake one's self; to resort; ass, to repair to sanctuary for
safety. 3. (n.) The act of repairing or resorting to a place. ...
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Jehoiada (51 Occurrences)
... (a) According to 2 Kings, (i) the priests are commanded by Jehoash to devote the
dues or free-will offerings of the people to repairing the breaches in the ...
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Strengthen (105 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 12:12 and to those 'repairing' the wall, and to hewers of stone, and to
buy wood and hewn stones to strengthen the breach of the house of Jehovah, and ...
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Zanoah (5 Occurrences)
... Here it is named between Jarmuth and Adullam. The inhabitants assisted in rebuilding
the walls of Jerusalem, repairing the valley gate (Nehemiah 3:13). ...
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Uzziel (17 Occurrences)
... (6) A goldsmith who joined in repairing the wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:8). (7)
The reading of Septuagint (Oziel) for Jahaziel in 1 Chronicles 23:19. ...
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Obadiah (21 Occurrences)
... princes sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the law in Judah (2 Chronicles 17:7). (10)
A Merarite employed by Josiah to oversee the workmen in repairing the temple (2 ...
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Original (6 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). 2 Chronicles 24:13 So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went
forward in their hands, and they set up the house of God in its state, and ...
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Jerusalem's (7 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 4:7 But it came to pass that, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians,
and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the repairing of the ...
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