Definition and Context:
Storing refers to the act of gathering and keeping resources, goods, or treasures for future use. In biblical times, storing was a common practice for ensuring survival during times of scarcity, such as famine or drought. The Bible addresses the concept of storing both in practical terms and as a metaphor for spiritual truths.

Old Testament References:
The practice of storing is prominently illustrated in the account of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. Joseph, interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, advises the Egyptian ruler to store grain during seven years of abundance to prepare for the subsequent seven years of famine. Genesis 41:48-49 states, "During those seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully. So Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he put the food grown in the fields around it."

The wisdom of storing is also reflected in the Proverbs. Proverbs 6:6-8 uses the example of the ant: "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 passage highlights the virtue of diligence and foresight in storing provisions.

New Testament Teachings:
In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the concept of storing in a spiritual context. In the Sermon on the Mount, He warns against hoarding earthly treasures and emphasizes the importance of storing up treasures in heaven. Matthew 6:19-21 reads, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

The parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:16-21 further illustrates the futility of storing earthly wealth without being "rich toward God." The rich man plans to store his abundant crops in larger barns, only to lose his life that very night, underscoring the transient nature of material wealth.

Theological Implications:
Storing, from a biblical perspective, is not condemned when done with wisdom and foresight, as seen in the example of Joseph. However, the Bible cautions against placing trust in material wealth and encourages believers to prioritize spiritual wealth. The act of storing should be balanced with generosity and trust in God's provision.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to be prudent and wise in managing their resources, ensuring they are prepared for future needs while also being generous and trusting in God's provision. The biblical principle of storing serves as a reminder to focus on eternal values and to use earthly resources to further God's kingdom.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Store.2343. thesaurizo -- to lay up, store up
... from thesauros Definition to lay up, store up NASB Word Usage reserved (1), save
(2), store (2), stored up...treasure (1), stores up treasure (1), storing (1). ...
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1949. epilambanomai -- to lay hold of
... 1 Tim 6:19: "Storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for
the future, so that they (1949 ) that which is life indeed" (). ...
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597. apothesaurizo -- to treasure up, store away
... Word Origin from apo and thesaurizo Definition to treasure up, store away
NASB Word Usage storing (1), treasure (1). lay up in store. ...
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The Three Parables of Warning: to the Individual, to the Nation ...
... The rich man is surveying his land, which is bearing plentifully - evidently beyond
its former yield, since the old provision for storing the corn appears no ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xvi the three parables.htm

There is a Definite Moment at which the Seed is Ripe...
... The storing of the nourishment for the young plant began on the very day when the
new life entered the flower long ago, and it is finished now. ...
/.../trotter/parables of the christ-life/section 6 there is a.htm

The Evolution of a Mother
... It elaborates a seed or nut or fruit with infinite precaution, surrounding the embryo
with coat after coat of protective substance, and storing around it the ...
/.../the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/chapter viii the evolution of.htm

Much More Versus Much Less
... our needs, and if we insist on declaring in our secret thoughts that it is much
less, we are casting discredit on His trustworthiness, and are storing up for ...
/.../smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 9 much more versus.htm

As Therefore the Apostle, Nay Rather the Spirit of God Possessing ...
... those good works of the faithful ought not to be lacking, for resource of making
up what is necessary, that the hours which are so taken up in storing of the ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 19 as therefore the.htm

Thirty-First Lesson. Pray Without Ceasing;'
... time, under the law of growth; but knowing that not one single prayer of faith can
possibly be lost that there is sometimes a needs-be for the storing up and ...
/.../thirty-first lesson pray without ceasing.htm

With the Entry of Angela's Great Picture "The Coming of Christ" ...
... was one of Aubrey Leigh's "centres," and to serve his needs for a church he had
purchased a large wooden structure previously used for the storing of damaged ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxxviii with the entry of.htm

The Rich Fool.
... Jesus says it shall be so with all those who set their minds upon storing up riches
in this world, rather than laying up treasures in heaven by pleasing God ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/the rich fool.htm

"Lazarus, Come Forth"
... troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that
good part, which shall not be taken away from her." Mary was storing her mind ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 58 lazarus come forth.htm

Where Hast Thou not Walked with Me, O Truth...
... with myself, numbering and distinguishing the reporters themselves, and in the large
treasure-house of my memory revolving some things, storing up others ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xl where hast thou.htm

Storing (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Store. Multi-Version
Concordance Storing (10 Occurrences). Romans 2:5 But by your ...
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Barn (6 Occurrences)
... 18). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A covered building used chiefly
for storing grain, hay, and other productions of a farm. In ...
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Potter (14 Occurrences)
... In firing pottery there are always some jars which come out imperfect. In
unpacking the kiln and storing the product others get broken. ...
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Pottery (11 Occurrences)
... In firing pottery there are always some jars which come out imperfect. In
unpacking the kiln and storing the product others get broken. ...
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Stories (30 Occurrences)

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Stork (6 Occurrences)

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Year (4027 Occurrences)
... of vines, and everybody was expected to live on what the fields and the vineyards
produced "of themselves," and no attempt should be made at storing up the ...
/y/year.htm - 26k

Vine-gardens (41 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 6:11 And houses full of good things not stored up by you, and places
for storing water which you did not make, and vine-gardens and olive-trees not ...
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Vault (2 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) An arched apartment; especially, a subterranean room, use for storing articles,
for a prison, for interment, or the like; a cell; a cellar. ...
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Unchanged (11 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:5 But by your hard and unchanged heart you are storing up wrath for yourself
in the day of the revelation of God's judging in righteousness; (BBE). ...
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