The term "doubly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of receiving or experiencing something in a double measure is present throughout the Scriptures. This idea often conveys a sense of abundance, recompense, or intensified experience, whether in blessings or judgments.

Double Blessing and Reward

In the context of blessings, the notion of receiving a double portion is significant in the biblical narrative. The firstborn son in Israelite tradition was entitled to a double portion of the inheritance, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:17: "But he must acknowledge the son of the unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double portion of all he has, for that son is the first sign of his strength. The right of the firstborn belongs to him." This practice underscores the importance of the firstborn and the special favor bestowed upon him.

The prophet Isaiah speaks of a double blessing for God's people as a form of divine recompense. Isaiah 61:7 states, "Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion; instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs." Here, the double portion signifies restoration and abundant joy following a period of suffering and disgrace.

Double Judgment and Recompense

Conversely, the concept of receiving double can also pertain to judgment and punishment. In Revelation 18:6, the fall of Babylon is described with the language of double recompense: "Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup." This passage illustrates the principle of divine justice, where the severity of Babylon's sins results in a correspondingly severe judgment.

Jeremiah 16:18 also reflects this theme: "I will first repay them double for their iniquity and their sin because they have defiled My land with the carcasses of their detestable idols and have filled My inheritance with their abominations." The doubling of punishment serves as a measure of the seriousness of the offense against God and His covenant.

Double-Mindedness

The New Testament addresses the issue of double-mindedness, which, while not using the term "doubly," conveys a similar idea of divided loyalty or inconsistency in faith. James 1:8 warns, "He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." This admonition highlights the spiritual peril of wavering between faith and doubt, urging believers to maintain steadfastness in their devotion to God.

In summary, while the term "doubly" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept of receiving in double measure—whether in blessing or judgment—is a recurring theme that underscores the principles of divine justice, favor, and the importance of wholehearted devotion to God.1. (adv.) In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation.

2. (adv.) Deceitfully.

1364. dis -- twice
... Word Origin from duo Definition twice NASB Word Usage doubly (1), more* (2), twice
(3). again, twice. Adverb from duo; twice -- again, twice. see GREEK duo. ...
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1419. dusbastaktos -- hard to be borne, oppressive
... 1419 (an adjective, derived from 1418 , "problematic, difficult" and 941 , "bear
along") -- properly, doubly heavy, describing what is or oppressive to carry ...
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4932. mishneh -- a double, copy, second
... Word Origin from shanah Definition a double, copy, second NASB Word Usage copy
(2), double (6), doubly (1), fatlings (1), next (1), Second (3), second (16 ...
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Blest are the Moments, Doubly Blest
... THE HYMNAL. I. DAILY PRAYER: Morning Daily Prayer: Noon 9. Blest are the moments,
doubly blest. LM ... William Wordsworth, 1834. Blest are the moments, doubly blest, ...
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The Apostolic Churches the Voice of the Apostles Let the Heretics ...
... The Church of Rome Doubly Apostolic; Its Early Eminence and Excellence.
Heresy, as Perverting the Truth, is Connected Therewith. ...
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The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace
... examination. We are doubly defended. ... her. The Lord keeps His people doubly fenced
by walls and bulwarks, and hence He speaks of a double peace. ...
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How to Keep the Heart
... Hence, again, arises the second necessity that we should be doubly cautious in keeping
the heart with all diligence; for if, on the one hand, it be the most ...
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"He is the Head, and we be his Members. " "Therefore Our Father ...
... Which sight was shewed doubly in the Lord and doubly in the Servant: the one part
was shewed spiritually in bodily likeness, and the other part was shewed more ...
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Figurative Style of Certain Messianic Prophecies in the Psalms ...
... Now the Apostle John, in the Apocalypse, describes a sword which proceeded from
the mouth of God as "a doubly sharp, two-edged one." [3290] This may be ...
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Flight into Egypt and Slaughter of the Bethlehem Children.
... honesty of their conduct passed for the lowest depth of cunning] of the Wise-men,
was exceeding wroth [wroth at being made sport of, and doubly wroth because ...
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Motives from the Necessities of the Work
... Every Christian is obliged to do all he can for the salvation of others; but every
minister is doubly obliged, because he is separated to the gospel of Christ ...
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The Sound in the Mulberry Trees
... raised up whom God blesses; that ought to be to you like "a sound of a going in
the tops of the mulberry trees." We ought then to be doubly prayerful, doubly ...
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A String of Pearls
... name. A Christian's children are doubly bound to continue the parental
tradition, and are doubly criminal if they depart from it. ...
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Doubly (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good;
to be doubly sensible of an obligation. ...Doubly (2 Occurrences). ...
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Unrestrained (3 Occurrences)
... by fear while caring only for themselves; clouds without water, driven away by the
winds; trees that cast their fruit, barren, doubly dead, uprooted; (WEY). ...
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Uprooted (29 Occurrences)
... by fear while caring only for themselves; clouds without water, driven away by the
winds; trees that cast their fruit, barren, doubly dead, uprooted; (WEY NAS ...
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Love-feasts (1 Occurrence)
... by fear while caring only for themselves; clouds without water, driven away by the
winds; trees that cast their fruit, barren, doubly dead, uprooted; (WEY ASV ...
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Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... The three pilgrimage festivals were known by that name because on them the Israelites
gathered at Jerusalem to give thanks for their doubly joyful character. ...
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Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... The three pilgrimage festivals were known by that name because on them the Israelites
gathered at Jerusalem to give thanks for their doubly joyful character. ...
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Twofold (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Double; duplicate; multiplied by two; as, a twofold nature; a twofold
sense; a twofold argument. 2. (adv.) In a double degree; doubly. ...
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Twice (44 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) Two times; once and again. 2. (adv.) Doubly; in twofold quantity or degree;
as, twice the sum; he is twice as fortunate as his neighbor. ...
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Rooted (15 Occurrences)
... by fear while caring only for themselves; clouds without water, driven away by the
winds; trees that cast their fruit, barren, doubly dead, uprooted; (Root in ...
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Rocks (48 Occurrences)
... by fear while caring only for themselves; clouds without water, driven away by the
winds; trees that cast their fruit, barren, doubly dead, uprooted; (WEY ASV ...
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