prosper, prosperity, prosperous

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