Flourishing (11 Occurrences)

Genesis 40:10
and in the vine 'are' three branches, and it 'is' as it were flourishing; gone up hath its blossom, its clusters have ripened grapes;
(YLT)

Numbers 17:8
And it cometh to pass, on the morrow, that Moses goeth in unto the tent of the testimony, and lo, the rod of Aaron hath flourished for the house of Levi, and is bringing out flourishing, and doth blossom blossoms, and doth produce almonds;
(YLT)

Deuteronomy 6:10
It shall be, when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you didn't build,
(See NIV)

Psalms 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.
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Psalms 52:8
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's loving kindness forever and ever.
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Psalms 92:14
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
(KJV WBS YLT)

Ecclesiastes 2:6
I made pools to give water for the woods with their young trees.
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Isaiah 35:2
Flourishing it doth flourish, and rejoice, Yea, 'with' joy and singing, The honour of Lebanon hath been given to it, The beauty of Carmel and Sharon, They -- they see the honour of Jehovah, The majesty of our God.
(YLT)

Isaiah 59:10
We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at midday as in the twilight; amongst the flourishing we are as the dead.
(DBY)

Ezekiel 13:20
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I 'am' against your pillows, With which ye are hunting there the souls of the flourishing, And I have rent them from off your arms, And have sent away the souls that ye are hunting, The souls of the flourishing.
(YLT)

Daniel 4:4
I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace.
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Flourishing (11 Occurrences)

Flouted (1 Occurrence)

Hasteth (32 Occurrences)

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flourish.5611. horaios -- seasonable, timely
... beautiful. From hora; belonging to the right hour or season (timely), ie (by
implication) flourishing (beauteous (figuratively)) -- beautiful. see GREEK hora. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5611.htm - 7k7487b. raanan -- flourishing
... 7487a, 7487b. raanan. 7488 . flourishing. Transliteration: raanan Short
Definition: flourishing. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding ...
/hebrew/7487b.htm - 5k

7487. ra'anan -- to be or grow luxuriant, fresh, or green
... ra'anan. 7487a . to be or grow luxuriant, fresh, or green. Transliteration:
ra'anan Phonetic Spelling: (rah-aw-nan') Short Definition: flourishing. flourishing ...
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7488. raanan -- luxuriant, fresh
... green, flourishing. From an unused root meaning to be green; verdant; by analogy,
new; figuratively, prosperous -- green, flourishing. 7487b, 7488. ...
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Thus, Then, the Arians, with their Affairs in a Very Flourishing ...
... Book II. Chapter XLV. Thus, then, the Arians, with their affairs in a
very flourishing condition¦ Thus, then, the Arians, with ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xlv thus then the.htm

Psalm LIV.
... 2. If we inquire then by what word is translated Ziphites, we find, "Men flourishing."
Flourishing then were certain enemies to holy David, flourishing before ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm liv.htm

Spiritual Condition of the Congregations. --The Seven Churches in ...
... The church of Smyrna (a very ancient, still flourishing commercial city in Ionia,
beautifully located on the bay of Smyrna) was externally poor and persecuted ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 50 spiritual condition of.htm

Letter Xci. (AD 408. )
... control, conjugal fidelity, and those chaste, honourable, and upright manners, the
prevalence of which in any city entitles it to be spoken of as flourishing. ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter xci a d 408.htm

Improvement
... the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they
shall be fat and flourishing.". The Bible is always telling ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xviii improvement.htm

Of the First Prophecy, which is that of the Seals; and in the ...
... for pointing out the time of the ruin of Jerusalem,) distinguish so many periods
of the Roman empire, while it was yet subsisting and flourishing, until, at ...
/.../mede/a key to the apocalypse/of the first prophecy which.htm

Psalm 92
... that do against me rise. ^12But like the palm-tree flourishing. shall be the righteous
one; ... They shall be fat, and full of sap,. and aye be flourishing; ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 92.htm

How Vespasian Upon Hearing of Some Commotions in Gall, Made Haste ...
... excepting the river Jordan, which water of Jordan is the occasion why those plantations
of palm trees that are near its banks are more flourishing, and much ...
/.../chapter 8 how vespasian upon.htm

The Golden Age, 1572-1603.
... seventeen rich and powerful barons, of the stamp of John Zerotin; they had over
a hundred and forty knights; they had capitalists, flourishing tradesmen, mayors ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xii the golden age.htm

Paul's Missionary Labors.
... with Silas, but miraculously delivered and honorably released; then in Thessalonica,
where he was persecuted by the Jews, but left a flourishing church; in ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 33 pauls missionary labors.htm

Flourishing (11 Occurrences)
...Flourishing (11 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Psalms 92:14 They shall still bring forth
fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; (KJV WBS YLT). ...
/f/flourishing.htm - 9k

Flourish (26 Occurrences)
... 11. (vt) To develop; to make thrive; to expand. 12. (n.) A flourishing condition;
prosperity; vigor. 13. (n.) Decoration; ornament; beauty. 14. ...
/f/flourish.htm - 18k

Verdant (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Covered with growing plants or grass; green;
fresh; flourishing; as, verdant fields; a verdant lawn. ...
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Kiriath-jearim (17 Occurrences)
... The first suggested identification was that of Robinson (BE, II, 11, 12), namely,
Kuriet el `Enab, the "town of grapes," a flourishing little town about 9 ...
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Kiriathjearim
... The first suggested identification was that of Robinson (BE, II, 11, 12), namely,
Kuriet el `Enab, the "town of grapes," a flourishing little town about 9 ...
/k/kiriathjearim.htm - 13k

New (1850 Occurrences)
... It is ever fresh, flourishing, and excellent; and under the gospel it is dispensed
in a more clear, spiritual, extensive, and powerful manner than of old ...
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Nicopolis (1 Occurrence)
... One document has Nikopolis he nun Prebeza, "Nicopolis, which is now Prebeza." In
the time of Augustus, however, Nicopolis was a flourishing town. ...
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Nineveh (23 Occurrences)
... Nineveh." It is not again noticed till the days of Jonah, when it is described
(Jonah 3:3; 4:11) as a great and populous city, the flourishing capital of the ...
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Nahum (3 Occurrences)
... The subject of this prophecy is the approaching complete and final destruction of
Nineveh, the capital of the great and at that time flourishing Assyrian empire ...
/n/nahum.htm - 21k

Rent (76 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 13:20 Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I 'am' against your pillows,
With which ye are hunting there the souls of the flourishing, And I have ...
/r/rent.htm - 32k

Definition and Concept
Flourishing in the biblical context often refers to thriving, prospering, or experiencing growth and abundance. It is frequently associated with spiritual, physical, and communal well-being. The concept of flourishing is deeply rooted in the relationship between God and His people, where obedience to God's commandments and alignment with His will result in blessings and prosperity.

Biblical References

1. Psalm 92:12-14
"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain."
This passage highlights the flourishing of the righteous, comparing them to strong and enduring trees. The imagery of being planted in the house of the LORD suggests that flourishing is a result of being rooted in God's presence and favor.

2. Proverbs 11:28
"He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage."
Here, flourishing is contrasted with the futility of relying on material wealth. True flourishing is linked to righteousness and trust in God, rather than in temporal riches.

3. Jeremiah 17:7-8
"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
This passage emphasizes the security and continual growth of those who place their trust in the LORD. Flourishing is depicted as a state of resilience and fruitfulness, even in adverse conditions.

4. John 10:10
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness."
Jesus speaks of His purpose to bring abundant life to His followers. Flourishing, in this sense, is not merely about physical prosperity but encompasses a full and abundant spiritual life.

Theological Implications

Flourishing is often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. It is associated with living in accordance with God's will and experiencing the fullness of life that He intends for His people. The Bible presents flourishing as both a present reality and a future hope, where ultimate flourishing is found in eternal life with God.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to seek flourishing through a life of righteousness, trust in God, and obedience to His commandments. This involves cultivating a deep relationship with God, engaging in community with other believers, and living out one's faith in practical ways. Flourishing is not solely about personal gain but includes contributing to the well-being of others and the advancement of God's kingdom on earth.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of flourishing encompasses spiritual, physical, and communal dimensions, rooted in a relationship with God. It is characterized by growth, resilience, and fruitfulness, reflecting the abundant life that Jesus offers to His followers.What is the problem of good? | GotQuestions.org

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