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prosper, prosperity, prosperous

Definition:

The term "prosper" generally refers to living well and can refer to prospering physically or spiritually. When people or a country are "prosperous," it means they are wealthy and have all that they need to be successful. They are experiencing "prosperity."

• The term "prosperous" often refers to success in owning money and property or in producing everything needed for people to live well.
• In the Bible, the term "prosperous" also includes good health and being blessed with children.
• A "prosperous" city or country is one that has many people, good production of food, and businesses that bring in plenty of money.
• The Bible teaches that a person will prosper spiritually when he obeys God's teachings. He will also experience the blessings of joy and peace. God does not always give people a lot of material wealth, but he will always prosper them spiritually as they follow his ways.
• Depending on the context, the term "prosper" could also be translated as "succeed spiritually" or "be blessed by God" or "experience good things" or "live well."
• The term "prosperous" could also be translated as "successful" or "wealthy" or "spiritually fruitful."
• "Prosperity" could also be translated as "well-being" or "wealth" or "success" or "abundant blessings."

(See also: bless, fruit, spirit)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 29:22-23
• Deuteronomy 23:5-6
• Job 36:10-12
• Leviticus 25:26-28
• Psalms 001:3

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