In the context of the Bible, the concept of buying is often associated with transactions, ownership, and the exchange of goods or services. The act of buying is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, reflecting both literal and metaphorical meanings.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, buying is frequently mentioned in the context of acquiring land, goods, or services. For example, in Genesis 23:16, Abraham buys a field from Ephron the Hittite to bury his wife Sarah: "Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants" . This transaction highlights the importance of land ownership and the formal process of buying property in ancient times.

The Mosaic Law also addresses the concept of buying, particularly in relation to servitude and redemption. Leviticus 25:47-49 discusses the redemption of a poor man who sells himself: "If a foreigner or temporary resident among you becomes rich and your brother dwelling near him becomes poor and sells himself to the foreigner or to a member of the foreigner’s clan, he retains the right of redemption after he has sold himself. One of his brothers may redeem him" . This passage underscores the provision for redemption and the familial responsibility to buy back a relative from servitude.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the act of buying is often used metaphorically to illustrate spiritual truths. One of the most notable references is found in the parables of Jesus. In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field and a pearl of great value: "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it" . These parables emphasize the incomparable value of the kingdom of heaven and the willingness to sacrifice all to obtain it.

The concept of buying is also present in the context of spiritual readiness and preparation. In the parable of the ten virgins, found in Matthew 25:1-13, the wise virgins buy oil for their lamps, while the foolish ones do not: "But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut" (Matthew 25:10). This parable serves as a warning to be prepared for the coming of the Lord.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of buying in the Bible often points to themes of redemption and sacrifice. The ultimate act of buying is seen in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, who "bought" believers with His blood. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul reminds believers of their purchased status: "You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body" . This underscores the sacrificial love of Christ and the call for believers to live in a manner that honors God.

In summary, the concept of buying in the Bible encompasses both literal transactions and profound spiritual truths, reflecting the values of ownership, redemption, and the ultimate sacrifice made by Christ for humanity.59. agorazo -- to buy in the marketplace, purchase
... Word Origin from agora Definition to buy in the marketplace, purchase NASB Word
Usage bought (9), buy (11), buying (3), buys (2), make the purchase (1 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/59.htm - 9k7069. qanah -- to get, acquire
... root Definition to get, acquire NASB Word Usage acquire (6), acquired (1), acquires
(2), bought (20), buy (23), buyer (4), buying (2), buys (1), formed (1 ...
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3947. laqach -- to take
... root Definition to take NASB Word Usage accept (8), accepted (3), accepts (2), bring
(18), brought (13), buy (1), buys (1), capture (2), captured (2), carry (3 ...
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Birth and Ancestors. Family Circumstances. "Fist and Skull" ...
... Gets Lost. His Father Buys a Farm. The "Improvements." Plenty of Hard Work. ... Gets
Lost. His Father Buys a Farm. The "Improvements." Plenty of Hard Work. ...
/.../chapter i birth and ancestors.htm

Leaves College. Goes to Alexandria, Ky. An Adventure in Ohio. A ...
... Opens His School. Makes Some Money. Buys a Nice Home. Leaves College. ... Peril in Crossing
the River. Opens His School. Makes Some Money. Buys a Nice Home. ...
/.../chapter ix leaves college goes.htm

St. Ambrose Shows by Instances that the Places in which those ...
... So, then, all do not buy Christ at the same price; Photinus, who buys Him for death,
buys Him at one price; the Arian, who buys Him to wrong Him, at another ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xvii st ambrose shows.htm

Whether, in Trading, it is Lawful to Sell a Thing at a Higher ...
... John Chrysostom] says on Mat.21:12: "He that buys a thing in order that he may sell
it, entire and unchanged, at a profit, is the trader who is cast out of ...
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Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel
... Fight with his Mother. Gets Lost. His Father Buys a Farm. The "Improvements." Plenty
of Hard Work. ... Analysis of Sermon. Buys a Family Bible. Rules of Life. ...
/.../allen/autobiography of frank g allen minister of the gospel/

Tries to Become a Politician. Fails. Last Act as a Politician. ...
... Text. Analysis of Sermon. Buys a Family Bible. Rules of Life. Tries to Become a
Politician. ... Text. Analysis of Sermon. Buys a Family Bible. Rules of Life. ...
/.../chapter vii tries to become.htm

"Pan, Pan is Dead"
... Every family buys a pot, and perhaps two or three of different sizes; so the potters
drive a brisk trade to-day, and have no leisure to listen to us. ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxiii pan pan is.htm

Buying the Truth
... exceedingly like the true article, and the only way in which he will be able to
pass through Vanity Fair safely is to keep to this, that he buys the truth, and ...
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Buying the Truth
... exceedingly like the true article, and the only way in which he will be able to
pass through Vanity Fair safely is to keep to this, that he buys the truth, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/buying the truth.htm

On the Danger of Increasing Riches
... I know a man that goes to the market at the beginning of every week: There he buys
a pennyworth of parsnips, which he boils in a large quantity of water. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 126 on the danger.htm

Buys (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Buys (5 Occurrences). ... In his joy, he goes and sells
all that he has, and buys that field. (WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Goes (472 Occurrences)
... found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that
field. (WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS RSV). Matthew 13:46 He finds ...
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Finds (71 Occurrences)
... is like treasure buried in the open country, which a man finds, but buries again,
and, in his joy about it, goes and sells all he has and buys that piece of ...
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Buy (71 Occurrences)
... Revelation 18:11 The merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, for no one
buys their merchandise any more; (Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/b/buy.htm - 29k

Buz (3 Occurrences)

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Lading (7 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Revelation 18:11 And the merchants of the earth weep and grieve over
her, because no one buys their lading any more; (DBY YLT). ...
/l/lading.htm - 10k

Whatever (411 Occurrences)
... the heavens is like a treasure hid in the field, which a man having found has hid,
and for the joy of it goes and sells all whatever he has, and buys that field ...
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Finding (57 Occurrences)
... none. (WEY). Matthew 13:46 He finds one most costly pearl; he goes away;
and though it costs all he has, he buys it. (See NAS RSV). ...
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Though (623 Occurrences)
... you: (BBE). Matthew 13:46 He finds one most costly pearl; he goes away;
and though it costs all he has, he buys it. (WEY). Matthew ...
/t/though.htm - 36k

Receiver (1 Occurrence)
... affairs, in certain cases. 3. (n.) One who takes or buys stolen goods
from a thief, knowing them to be stolen. 4. (n.) A vessel ...
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