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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)

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