The term "teemed" is often used to describe an abundance or overflowing presence of something, typically in a natural or living context. In the Bible, this concept is frequently associated with God's creation and His blessings, reflecting the richness and fertility of the earth as ordained by the Creator.

Creation and Abundance

The idea of teeming is first introduced in the creation narrative in Genesis. On the fifth day, God commands the waters to "teem with living creatures" (Genesis 1:20). This command highlights the abundance and diversity of life that God intended for His creation. The seas, filled with a multitude of living beings, reflect God's power and creativity. The use of "teemed" here underscores the fullness and vitality of life that God brings forth.

Blessings and Prosperity

The concept of teeming is also linked to God's blessings upon His people. In Deuteronomy 28, the blessings for obedience include prosperity and fruitfulness. While the specific term "teemed" may not be used, the imagery of overflowing abundance is evident. The land promised to the Israelites is described as a land "flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8), symbolizing prosperity and divine favor. This abundance is a direct result of God's covenantal promises and His desire to bless His people.

Judgment and Consequences

Conversely, the absence of teeming life can signify judgment or disfavor. In the prophetic literature, desolation and barrenness often serve as metaphors for God's judgment upon a disobedient nation. For instance, the land of Israel is warned of becoming desolate if the people turn away from God (Jeremiah 4:26). The lack of teeming life in such contexts serves as a stark contrast to the blessings of abundance and serves as a call to repentance and return to God.

Spiritual Application

In a spiritual sense, the concept of teeming can be applied to the life of a believer. Jesus speaks of the abundant life He offers, saying, "I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness" (John 10:10). This fullness of life is not merely physical prosperity but encompasses spiritual richness and vitality. Believers are called to bear fruit in their lives, reflecting the teeming abundance of God's Spirit within them (Galatians 5:22-23).

Conclusion

The biblical concept of teeming, whether in creation, blessing, or spiritual life, underscores the richness and abundance that God desires for His creation and His people. It serves as a reminder of God's provision, the consequences of disobedience, and the spiritual vitality available through a relationship with Him.(imp. & p. p.) of Teem.

Outward Bound
... or two, who swung round our stern in quest of food: but the seeming want of life
was only owing to our want of eyes; each night the wake teemed more bright ...
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Palestine Eighteen Centuries Ago
... Similarly, it is said, every kind of fish teemed in its waters, while birds
of most gorgeous plumage filled the air with their song. ...
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The Flood.
... prematurely. But the earth being by these means greatly defiled, these
first teemed with poison-darting and deadly creatures. All ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xvii the flood.htm

The Deists.
... literary merit. The pulpit rang with denunciations of their doctrines.
The press teemed with answers to their arguments. It may ...
/.../abbey/the english church in the eighteenth century/chapter iii the deists.htm

Mormonites, or the Church of the Latter-Day Saints.
... was formed in Jackson county; numbers joined the church, and we were increasing
rapidly; we made large purchases of land, our farms teemed with plenty, and ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/mormonites or the church of.htm

The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
... The plains produced barley and wheat in enormous quantities, the vine throve there,
the gardens teemed with flowers and fruit, and pistachio and olive trees ...
/.../chapter ithe first chaldaean empire.htm

The Trinitarian Controversy.
... These latter represented the orthodox as divided into Tritheists and Nominalists,
and the press teemed with pamphlets setting forth with more or less ability ...
/.../chapter vi the trinitarian controversy.htm

On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
... But see, the Virgin blest Hath laid her Babe to rest; Time is, our tedious song
should here have ending: Heaven's youngest-teemed star Hath fix'd her polish'd ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/on the morning of christs.htm

How Saints May Help the Devil
... It was about three years ago I think, that failures among religious men seemed to
be the order of the day, and our papers literally teemed with accusations ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/how saints may help the.htm

Church Abuses.
... the heads of the rebel chiefs fixed on Temple Bar in 1746, were exposed in the vain
hope that they might act as a 'terriculum.'[688] Prisons teemed with cruel ...
/.../the english church in the eighteenth century/chapter viii church abuses.htm

Teemed (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Teemed (4 Occurrences). ... Genesis 8:17 and they have teemed
in the earth, and been fruitful, and have multiplied on the earth.' (YLT). ...
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Teem (4 Occurrences)
... Exodus 8:3 and the River hath teemed 'with' frogs, and they have gone up and gone
into thy house, and into the inner-chamber of thy bed, and on thy couch, and ...
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Inner-chamber (2 Occurrences)
... Exodus 8:3 and the River hath teemed 'with' frogs, and they have gone up and gone
into thy house, and into the inner-chamber of thy bed, and on thy couch, and ...
/i/inner-chamber.htm - 7k

Teemeth (3 Occurrences)

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Teems (4 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:21 And God prepareth the great monsters, and every living creature that
is creeping, which the waters have teemed with, after their kind, and every ...
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Multiplied (109 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Genesis 8:17 and they have teemed in the earth,
and been fruitful, and have multiplied on the earth.' (YLT). ...
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Palestine (1 Occurrence)
... to grow vines, olives, and grain. To-day almost desolate, the country then
teemed with population. Wine-presses cut in the rocks ...
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Prepareth (21 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:21 And God prepareth the great monsters, and every living creature that
is creeping, which the waters have teemed with, after their kind, and every ...
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Creeping (43 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:21 And God prepareth the great monsters, and every living creature that
is creeping, which the waters have teemed with, after their kind, and every ...
/c/creeping.htm - 21k

Couch (55 Occurrences)
... Exodus 8:3 and the River hath teemed 'with' frogs, and they have gone up and gone
into thy house, and into the inner-chamber of thy bed, and on thy couch, and ...
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