The term "succoured" refers to the act of providing assistance, support, or relief to someone in need. In the context of the Bible, it often denotes divine intervention or the help extended by God or His people to those who are suffering or in distress. The concept of succor is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, illustrating God's compassion and the call for His followers to emulate this attribute.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of succor is frequently associated with God's deliverance of Israel from various adversities. For instance, in the Book of Exodus, God hears the cries of the Israelites and sends Moses to lead them out of Egyptian bondage, providing them with succor in their time of need (Exodus 3:7-10). The Psalms also reflect this theme, as the psalmists often cry out for God's help and deliverance. Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble."

The prophets also speak of God's succor, emphasizing His role as a protector and provider. Isaiah 41:10 reassures, "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 right hand of righteousness."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of succor is exemplified in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus' acts of healing, feeding the hungry, and comforting the sorrowful are manifestations of divine succor. In Matthew 11:28 , Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest, offering spiritual succor: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

The Apostle Paul also speaks of succor in his epistles. In 2 Corinthians 6:2 , he writes, "For He says: 'In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!" Here, Paul emphasizes the immediacy and availability of God's help and salvation.

Practical Implications for Believers

Believers are called to be instruments of God's succor in the world. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) illustrates the call to provide aid and compassion to those in need, regardless of social or ethnic boundaries. The early church exemplified this by caring for widows, orphans, and the poor, as seen in Acts 6:1-7.

The Epistle of James underscores the importance of practical faith, stating in James 1:27 , "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." This reflects the biblical mandate for believers to actively engage in acts of mercy and support for those in need.

In summary, the concept of succor in the Bible is a profound expression of God's love and care, calling His followers to be conduits of His compassion and assistance to others.

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... to us for His sake;' and He highly exalted Him [3316] ,' that is, us in Him.' And
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A Memorial Sketch by John Watson (Ian Maclaren)
... Many confidences he must have received; he gave none; many people must have been
succoured by him; none succoured him till his last illness. ...
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A Strain of the Judgment of the Lord.
... With faithful help a friend in indigence; Succoured the over-toiling needy
one,. As ... aid; Rescued the innocent, and succoured them. ...
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The Testament of Joseph Concerning Sobriety.
... pit, and the Most High brought me up again: I was sold for a slave, and the Lord
made me free: I was taken into captivity, and His strong hand succoured me: I ...
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Redeemed Souls Freed from Fear.
... A sense of heaviness came over me, but relief came very speedily, for which I thank
the Lord. Indeed, I was greatly burdened, but the Lord succoured me. ...
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How a Soul in Charity Makes Progress in It.
... in her walking he would have been her support and stay: and in accidents, or when
she would make a little more haste, he raised her and powerfully succoured her ...
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Of the First Sentiments of Love which Divine Inspirations Cause in ...
... this, being by good fortune of the faithful of Jesus Christ, and consequently friendly
and charitable to their neighbours, immediately succoured the soldiers ...
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Of the Persons Upon whom a Benefit is to be Conferred.
... upon and to pity, If a man were seized by some beast, and were to implore the aid
of an armed man, whether they think that he ought to be succoured or not? ...
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The Deeds of Heathen Deities, and Particularly of Zeus.
... to succour him without being able to do so, and, when plotted against by the other
so-called gods, namely, Athena and Hera and Poseidon, succoured by Thetis, a ...
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Many are Ignorant as to This, and Ask for Miracles, which are ...
... to be signified under the name of "fishes" and "whales") undertake that Thy servants
should be bodily refreshed, or should be otherwise succoured for this ...
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Succoured (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Succoured (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 6:2
(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in ...
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Succour (6 Occurrences)

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Zeru'iah (24 Occurrences)
... Israel?' (See RSV). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured
him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men ...
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Birsha (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Son of wickedness, a king of Gomorrah whom Abraham
succoured in the invasion of Chedorlaomer (Genesis 14:2). Int. ...
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Accepted (82 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the
day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time ...
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Succourer (1 Occurrence)

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Welcome (31 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says, "At a time of welcome I have listened to you, and
on a day of salvation I have succoured you." Now is the time of loving welcome ...
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Abi'shai (25 Occurrences)
... Bichri. (See RSV). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured
him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the ...
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Loving (292 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says, "At a time of welcome I have listened to you, and
on a day of salvation I have succoured you." Now is the time of loving welcome ...
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Attacked (93 Occurrences)
... took it. (See NIV). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured
him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the ...
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