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Abomination to God: The Hire of a Whore and Price of a Dog, As a Consecrated Gift Deuteronomy 23:18

You must not bring the wages of a prostitute, whether female or male, into the house of the LORD your God to fulfill any vow, because both are detestable to the LORD your God.

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Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: Gifts of, to the Temple 2 Kings 12:18

So King Joash of Judah took all the sacred objects dedicated by his fathers—Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, the kings of Judah—along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent them to Hazael king of Aram. So Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.

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Amariah: A Levite, Who Assisted in Distributing Temple Gifts 2 Chronicles 31:15–19

Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their duties and divisions.

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Anointing of Spiritual Gifts 2 Corinthians 1:21

Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,

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Anointing of Spiritual Gifts 1 John 2:20, 27

You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Matthew 10:1, 8

And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Mark 16:17, 18

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Luke 10:1, 9, 17, 19

After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. / Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ / The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Acts 10:44–46

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Acts 19:6

And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

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Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians 1 Corinthians 12:1

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.

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Children are a Gift from God Genesis 33:5

When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

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Children are a Gift from God Psalm 127:3

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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Children: Illegitimate: Sometimes Sent Away with Gifts Genesis 25:6

But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 4:1, 25

And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said. / And Adam again had relations with his wife, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth, saying, “God has granted me another seed in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.”

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 17:16, 20

And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” / As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 28:3

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 29:32–35

And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi.

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 30:2, 6, 17–20, 22–24

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. / And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore a fifth son to Jacob.

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Children: The Gift of God Genesis 33:5

When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

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Children: The Gift of God Ruth 4:13

So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

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Children: The Gift of God Job 1:21

saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”

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Children: The Gift of God Psalm 107:38, 41

He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish. / But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

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Children: The Gift of God Psalm 113:9

He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

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Children: The Gift of God Psalm 127:3

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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Covetousness: Gehazi, in Taking a Gift from Naaman 2 Kings 5:20–27

Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, while not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘I have just now discovered that two young men from the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’”

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Covetousness: Simon Magus, in Trying to Buy the Gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 8:18–23

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. / “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” / But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

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David: King of Israel: Offers Sacrifice, Distributes Gifts, and Blesses the People 2 Samuel 6:17–19

So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. / Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each for his own home.

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Edification is the Object of Ministerial Gifts 1 Corinthians 14:3–5, 12

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. / The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. / I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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Faith in Christ Is: The Gift of God Romans 12:3

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

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Faith in Christ Is: The Gift of God Ephesians 2:8

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

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Faith in Christ Is: The Gift of God Ephesians 6:23

Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Faith in Christ Is: The Gift of God Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

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Faith is a Gift of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:9

to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

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Faith: Through It Is: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 11:15–17

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. / Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ / So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”

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Faith: Through It Is: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Galatians 3:14

He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

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Faith: Through It Is: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1:13

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

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Gift James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

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Gift Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Gift 2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

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Gift Ephesians 2:8, 9

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

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Gift Romans 11:29

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

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Gift Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Gift John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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Gift 1 Peter 4:10

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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Gift 1 Corinthians 12:7

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

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Gift Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

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Gift Giving Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

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Gift Giving James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

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Gift Giving John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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Gift Giving Matthew 2:11

On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

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Gift Giving Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.

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Gift Giving 1 Timothy 6:18, 19

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

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Gift Giving 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

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Gift Giving Malachi 3:10

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

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Gift Giving Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

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Gift Giving Acts 20:35

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

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Gifts 1 Peter 4:10

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

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Gifts James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

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Gifts Romans 11:29

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

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Gifts Ephesians 2:8, 9

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

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Gifts Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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Gifts 2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

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Gifts Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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Gifts Ezekiel 36:25–27

I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour Isaiah 42:6

“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour Isaiah 55:4

Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour John 4:10

Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour John 6:32, 33

Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Faith Ephesians 2:8

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Faith Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Grace James 4:6

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Repentance Acts 11:18

When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Wisdom Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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Gifts from God: Spiritual: Wisdom James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: All Creatures Partake of Psalm 136:25

He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: All Creatures Partake of Psalm 145:15, 16

The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Food and Raiment Matthew 6:25, 33

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Peace Leviticus 26:6

And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Peace 1 Chronicles 22:9

But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Prayer For Zechariah 10:1

Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Prayer For Matthew 6:11

Give us this day our daily bread.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Rain and Fruitful Seasons Genesis 8:22

As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.”

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Rain and Fruitful Seasons Genesis 27:28

May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Rain and Fruitful Seasons Leviticus 26:4, 5

I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. / Your threshing will continue until the grape harvest, and the grape harvest will continue until sowing time; you will have your fill of food to eat and will dwell securely in your land.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Rain and Fruitful Seasons Isaiah 30:23

Then He will send rain for the seed that you have sown in the ground, and the food that comes from your land will be rich and plentiful. On that day your cattle will graze in open pastures.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: should Cause Us to Remember God Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: To be Used and Enjoyed Ecclesiastes 3:13

and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: To be Used and Enjoyed Ecclesiastes 5:19, 20

Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. / For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: To be Used and Enjoyed 1 Timothy 4:4, 5

For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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Gifts from God: Temporal: Wisdom 2 Chronicles 1:12

therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 4:7

You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 21:2

You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 29:11

The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 34:10

Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 68:18, 35

You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. / O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Psalm 84:11

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

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Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Ecclesiastes 2:26

To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

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