The term "commodious" is not directly found in the Bible; however, its meaning—spacious, convenient, or suitable—can be applied to various biblical contexts and narratives. In the Scriptures, the concept of space and suitability often relates to God's provision, the design of sacred spaces, and the conditions for worship and living.

Biblical Contexts of Commodiousness

1. The Ark and the Tabernacle: The design of the Ark of Noah and the Tabernacle in the wilderness reflects God's attention to detail and provision of space. In Genesis 6:14-16, God provides Noah with specific dimensions for the Ark, ensuring it is commodious enough to house Noah's family and the animals. Similarly, the Tabernacle, described in Exodus 25-27, is designed with precise measurements to accommodate the sacred rituals and the presence of God among His people.

2. The Promised Land: The land of Canaan, promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, is depicted as a commodious land, "flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). This description emphasizes the land's suitability and abundance, providing a spacious and fertile environment for the Israelites to thrive.

3. The Temple of Solomon: Solomon's Temple, as described in 1 Kings 6, was a commodious structure, built with grandeur and precision. The temple's spaciousness and design were intended to honor God and provide a suitable place for worship and sacrifice.

4. Paul's Journey: In Acts 27:12, the term "commodious" is used in some translations to describe a harbor. The Berean Standard Bible states, "Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping to reach Phoenix and winter there, a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest." This passage highlights the importance of finding a suitable and safe place for the ship to harbor during the winter months.

5. Spiritual Commodiousness: The New Testament often speaks of the spiritual space and freedom found in Christ. In John 10:10, Jesus declares, "I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness" . This fullness of life can be understood as a commodious spiritual existence, where believers find ample grace, peace, and purpose.

Theological Implications

The concept of commodiousness in the Bible underscores God's provision and care for His people. Whether through physical spaces like the Ark, the Tabernacle, and the Temple, or through spiritual abundance in Christ, God ensures that His people have what they need to live, worship, and serve Him effectively. The commodious nature of God's provision reflects His sovereignty, wisdom, and love, inviting believers to trust in His perfect plan and timing.(a.) Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable; as, a commodious house.COMMODIOUS

ko-mo'-di-us (aneuthetos, "not well placed"): The word occurs only in Acts 27:12. "As regards wintering, the place was certainly `not commodious,' but as regards shelter from some winds (including Northwest), it was a good anchorage" (Code of Hammurabi, XXIII, 639).

428. aneuthetos -- not well placed
... inconvenient. From a (as a negative particle) and euthetos; not well set, ie
Inconvenient -- not commodious. see GREEK a. see GREEK euthetos. ...
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On the Power of the Church in Enacting Laws
... them have respect to certain secondary and substituted acts, and the circumstances
of the principal acts, all of which conduce to the more commodious and easy ...
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Completion Op the Fifth Continental Journey.
... Her commodious and elegant saloon was conveniently seated and pretty well filled.
Our manner of worship was quite new to every one present. ...
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Acts xxvi. 30-32
... And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to
depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to ...
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Preface.
... Wesleyan Chapel there. This beautiful and commodious building owes its erection
to the piety and energy of the Rev. WM PUNSHON, who ...
/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/preface.htm

The Right to Privacy
... Though the courtyard is fairly commodious, it is packed with people, talking,
gesticulating, pushing to get a better vantage point from which to view the bride ...
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Early Plymouth
... Joseph Sanford, Rev. Daniel L. Carroll, DD, and Rev. Samuel H. Cox, DD, the church
prospered, and in 1846 the question came up of a more commodious edifice. ...
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The Mission in 1894
... The year 1894, in which the first edition of A Retrospect appeared, was marked by
the erection of large and commodious premises for the work of the Mission ...
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John Flavel
... A commodious meeting-house was built, and there, for the remaining years of his
life, he continued to warn, exhort, and comfort all who came, with a fervour of ...
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History of the Mt. Byrd Church. When Established. Where. Charter ...
... It was a commodious frame building. The site is now on the corner of Bro. Allen's
place, two hundred yards from his house. It was called Mt. ...
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The Ten virgins.
... In one case the father of the bride, and in another the bridegroom, might possess
the more commodious dwelling, and be more able, in virtue of ampler resources ...
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Commodious (1 Occurrence)
... (a.) Adapted to its use or purpose, or to wants and necessities; serviceable; spacious
and convenient; roomy and comfortable; as, a commodious house. Int. ...
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Committing (30 Occurrences)

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North-west (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 27:12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the greater part
advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice ...
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Nymphas (1 Occurrence)
... increased with goods, and have need of nothing." The house of Nymphas, therefore,
must have possessed a large room or saloon sufficiently commodious to allow ...
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Lieth (135 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part
advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice ...
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Litter (1 Occurrence)
... In Numbers 7:3, the words "covered wagons" are more literally "carts of the litter
kind." There they denote large and commodious vehicles drawn by oxen, and ...
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Incommodious (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Tending to incommode; not commodious; not affording
ease or advantage; unsuitable; giving trouble; inconvenient; annoying; as ...
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West (110 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part
advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice ...
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Easy (14 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) Causing ease; giving freedom from care or labor; furnishing comfort;
commodious; as, easy circumstances; an easy chair or cushion. ...
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Phenice (3 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part
advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice ...
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