Prosper

Prosper - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

PROS'PER, v.t. [L.prospero, from prosperus, from the Gr. to carry to or toward; to bear.] To favor; to render successful.

All things concur to prosper our design.

PROS'PER, v.i. To be successful; to succeed.

The Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. Gen 39.

He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper. Prov 28.

1. To grow or increase; to thrive; to make gain; as, to prosper in business. Our agriculture, commerce and manufactures now prosper.

Prosperity - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

PROSPER'ITY, n. [L. prosperitas.] Advance or gain in any thing good or desirable; successful progress in any business or enterprise; success; attainment of the object desired; as the prosperity of arts; agricultural or commercial prosperity; national prosperity. Our disposition to abuse the blessings of providence renders prosperity dangerous.

The prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Prov 1.

Prosperous - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

PROS'PEROUS, a. [L.prosperus.] Advancing in the pursuit of any thing desirable; making gain or increase; thriving; successful; as a prosperous trade; a prosperous voyage; a prosperous expedition or undertaking; a prosperous man, family or nation; a prosperous war.

The seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit. Zec 8.

1. Favorable; favoring success; as a prosperous wind.

Definition

The term “prosper” generally refers to living well, whether it be physically, morally, emotionally, etc. This term often expresses the idea of being wealthy or successful in life.

• 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, good, fruit, spirit)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 29:22-23
• Deuteronomy 23:6
• Job 36:11
• Leviticus 25:26-28
• Psalms 1:3

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1129, H1767, H1878, H1879, H2428, H2896, H2898, H3027, H3190, H3444, H3498, H3787, H4195, H5381, H6500, H6509, H6555, H6743, H6744, H7230, H7487, H7919, H7951, H7961, H7963, H7965