The term "upside" is not directly mentioned in the Bible; however, the concept can be explored through various scriptural themes and principles that align with the idea of positive outcomes, divine favor, and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes.

Divine Favor and Blessings

Throughout the Bible, the concept of divine favor is a recurring theme that aligns with the idea of an "upside" or positive outcome. In the Old Testament, God's blessings upon His people are often depicted as a result of obedience and faithfulness. For instance, Deuteronomy 28:1-2 states, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God."

Trials and Triumph

The Bible frequently addresses the notion that trials and challenges can lead to greater spiritual growth and eventual triumph, which can be seen as an "upside" to adversity. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Eternal Perspective

The ultimate "upside" for believers is the promise of eternal life and the hope of glory with Christ. Romans 8:18 reflects this perspective: "I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us." This eternal perspective provides Christians with hope and assurance that, despite present difficulties, there is a greater and more glorious future awaiting them.

Redemption and Restoration

The Bible also speaks of the "upside" of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ. The narrative of salvation is one of transformation from sin and death to life and righteousness. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This transformation is the ultimate positive outcome for those who place their faith in Christ.

God's Sovereignty and Purpose

The sovereignty of God assures believers that there is an "upside" to every situation, as God works all things for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28 affirms, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." This assurance provides comfort and confidence that God's purposes will ultimately prevail, regardless of present circumstances.

Joy and Contentment

The Bible encourages believers to find joy and contentment in all situations, recognizing the "upside" of God's presence and provision. Philippians 4:11-13 illustrates this mindset: "I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

In summary, while the term "upside" is not explicitly found in the Bible, the principles of divine favor, triumph over trials, eternal hope, redemption, God's sovereignty, and contentment all reflect the positive outcomes and blessings that align with the concept of an "upside" in the life of a believer.(n.) The upper side; the part that is uppermost.387. anastatoo -- to stir up, unsettle
... to stir up, unsettle. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anastatoo Phonetic Spelling:
(an-as-tat-o'-o) Short Definition: I turn upside down, upset, unsettle ...
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2690. katastrepho -- to overturn
... overthrow. From kata and strepho; to turn upside down, ie Upset -- overthrow. see
GREEK kata. see GREEK strepho. (katestrepsen) -- 2 Occurrences. 2689, 2690. ...
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390. anastrepho -- to overturn, turn back
... overturn, turn back. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anastrepho Phonetic Spelling:
(an-as-tref'-o) Short Definition: I overturn, turn upside down, return ...
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2017. hophek -- perversity, turning of things upside down
... 2016, 2017. hophek. 2018 . perversity, turning of things upside down.
Transliteration: hophek Phonetic Spelling: (ho'-fek) Short Definition: perversity. ...
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6440. panim -- face, faces
... 3), shame* (2), sight (26), sight* (1), straight* (3), stubborn* (1), surface (26),
table (1), tops (1), toward* (4), under (1), upside* (1), vanguard (1 ...
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4605. maal -- above, upwards
... 1), high* (1), higher (4), highly (2), hovered* (2), older (2), onward (2), over
(4), over* (1), severe (1), successive story (1), top (9), upside down (1 ...
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5791. avath -- to be bent or crooked
... bow self, make crooked. A primitive root; to wrest -- bow self, (make) crooked.,
falsifying, overthrow, deal perversely, pervert, subvert, turn upside down. ...
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5921. al -- upon, above, over
... 1), through (3), throughout (3), together (3), too (3), top (1), top* (2), toward
(20), toward* (5), under (12), until (1), upright* (2), upside* (1), urged* (1 ...
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The World Turned Upside Down
... The World Turned Upside Down. A Sermon ... at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens.
"These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.""Acts 17:6. ...
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In the Bitter Cold of Winter the Trees Stand Bare of Leaves...
... persecutors said, "The way you have treated me does not distress or dismay me, for
I can expect nothing else in a world where everything is upside down, and ...
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Thessalonica and Berea
... 6. And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers
of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are ...
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Of the Zeal or Jealousy which we have for Our Lord.
... the horse to him on its back, and as it were rolling in the mire, the gentleman
began to storm; whereupon the painter turning the picture upside down: Be not ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xiv of the zeal.htm

Ephesians v. 22-24
... But if it be otherwise, all is turned upside down, and thrown into confusion.
And just as when the generals of an army are at peace ...
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A Poor Man's Cry, and what came of It
... Just as a man takes a pitcher, and turns it upside down, and pours the water all
out, so turn your hearts upside down, and let them flow out until the last ...
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Paul and Silas in Thessalonica and Berea.
... design against Paul and Silas, "they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers
of the city, saying, These men that have turned the world upside down, are ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xix paul and silas.htm

A Summary of Experience and a Body of Divinity
... turned from their idols to serve the living God, and their turning was so remarkable
that the Jew's charged Paul and Silas with turning the world upside down. ...
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Power "In" and "Upon. "
... There must be an emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned
upside down, and everything is turned out that is contrary to God, then ...
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The Anti-Missionary Agitation.
... The missionary appears on the scene in dead earnest. "Agitation is our profession."
We are among those "who are trying to turn the world upside down.". ...
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Upside (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Upside (7 Occurrences). ... Job 19:6 Know now, that God turned
me upside down, And His net against me hath set round, (YLT). ...
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Reverse (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Turned upside down; greatly disturbed. 3. (a.) Reversed; as, a
reverse shell. ... 13. (v.) To turn upside down; to invert. 14. ...
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Esteem (25 Occurrences)
... been" (Ecclesiastes 4:3), "Better than them both did I esteem him," margin "Better
than they both is he"; for "Surely your turning of things upside down shall ...
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Barley (35 Occurrences)
... a dream; and, lo, a cake of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian, and came
unto the tent, and smote it so that it fell, and turned it upside down, so ...
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Upstairs (8 Occurrences)

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Turns (80 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 146:9 Yahweh preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless
and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down. (WEB). ...
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Ruin (135 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB DBY NAS NIV). Proverbs 19:3 By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are
turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord. ...
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Upholdeth (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 146:9 Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth
the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. ...
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Upholds (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB RSV NIV). Psalms 146:9 Yahweh preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless
and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down. (WEB RSV). ...
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Unpeopled (38 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Isaiah 24:1 See, the Lord is making the earth waste and unpeopled, he is
turning it upside down, and sending the people in all directions. (BBE). ...
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