The concept of employment in the Bible is closely tied to the principles of work, stewardship, and service. From the beginning of creation, work is presented as an integral part of human existence. In Genesis 2:15 , it is written, "Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it." This passage indicates that work is part of God's original design for humanity, intended for the purpose of stewardship and care for creation.

Throughout the Scriptures, employment is seen as a means by which individuals can fulfill their God-given roles and responsibilities. The book of Proverbs frequently addresses the virtues of diligence and hard work. Proverbs 12:11 states, "He who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment." This verse underscores the importance of productive labor and the rewards that come from it.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul provides further insight into the Christian perspective on employment. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 , Paul writes, "For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat." This directive emphasizes the expectation that believers should engage in productive work to provide for themselves and their families.

Employment is also seen as an opportunity to serve others and glorify God. Colossians 3:23-24 instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage highlights the spiritual dimension of work, encouraging believers to view their employment as a form of worship and service to God.

The Bible also addresses the ethical dimensions of employment, including fair treatment and justice in the workplace. James 5:4 warns, "Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts." This verse condemns the exploitation of workers and underscores the importance of fairness and integrity in employment practices.

In summary, the biblical view of employment encompasses the principles of stewardship, diligence, service, and justice. Work is seen as a divine calling, a means of providing for oneself and others, and an opportunity to honor God through faithful and ethical labor.(imp. & p. p.) of Employ.3513. ne -- by (a particle of affirmation employed in oaths)
... by (a particle of affirmation employed in oaths). Part of Speech: Particle, Disjunctive
Particle Transliteration: ne Phonetic Spelling: (nay) Short Definition ...
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4233. praktor -- one who does or accomplishes
... does or accomplishes. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: praktor Phonetic
Spelling: (prak'-tor) Short Definition: an officer employed to execute ...
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5543. chrestos -- serviceable, good
... better, easy, gracious, kind. From chraomai; employed, ie (by implication) useful
(in manner or morals) -- better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind. ...
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4746. stoibas -- branch.
... primary steibo (to "step" or "stamp"); a spread (as if tramped flat) of loose materials
for a couch, ie (by implication) a bough of a tree so employed -- branch ...
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2351. thorubos -- an uproar
... with death (tragedy, mourning). [Professional mourners (generally women)
are still employed in the Middle East.]. Word Origin from ...
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2135. eunouchos -- a eunuch
... From eune (a bed) and echo; a castrated person (such being employed in Oriental
bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a ...
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4536. salpigx -- a trumpet
... people. ["The trumpet was the signal employed to call the hosts of Israel ,
and is common in prophetic imagery (Is 27:13). Cf. The ...
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5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand
... abide behind, appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed,.
A primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal ...
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And to those Ignominiously Employed in the Mines and Public Works.
... Book II. Chapter XXXII."And to those ignominiously employed in the Mines
and Public Works. "Again, with regard to those who have ...
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The Instrumentality of the Wicked Employed by God, While He ...
... BOOK FIRST. OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD THE CREATOR CHAPTER 18. THE INSTRUMENTALITY
OF THE WICKED EMPLOYED BY GOD, WHILE HE CONTINUES FREE FROM EVERY TAINT. ...
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Means Employed by the Enemies of Jesus for Carrying Out their ...
... CHAPTER IV. Means employed by the enemies of Jesus for carrying out their
designs against him. No sooner was Jesus arrested than ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter iv means employed by.htm

Constantine Employed Himself in Composition of Various Kinds to ...
... Book IV. Chapter LV."Constantine employed himself in Composition of Various
Kinds to the Close of his Life. These offenders, however ...
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How the Saints have Profitably Employed a Lie Like Hellebore.
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XVII. How the saints have profitably
employed a lie like hellebore. And so we ought to ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xvii how the saints.htm

The Spiritual Agencies Employed. --Faith Demanded for the Cure.
... CHAPTER VI. THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST CONSIDERED IN REGARD TO SUPERNATURAL AGENCY.
Section 98. The Spiritual Agencies employed."Faith demanded for the Cure. ...
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Letter i. My Dear Friend, I Employed the Compelled and Most ...
... LETTERS ON THE INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. LETTER I. My dear friend, I employed
the compelled and most unwelcome leisure of severe indisposition in? ...
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How, While the Whole Heart is Employed in Sacred Love, yet one May ...
... CHAPTER III. HOW, WHILE THE WHOLE HEART IS EMPLOYED IN SACRED LOVE, YET ONE MAY
LOVE GOD IN VARIOUS WAYS, AND ALSO MANY OTHER THINGS TOGETHER WITH HIM. ...
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An Objection that Only those Men Employed Lies with Impunity, who ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XVIII. An objection that only those
men employed lies with impunity, who lived under the law. ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xviii an objection that.htm

Of the Full Narration to be Employed in Catechising.
... Chapter 3."Of the Full Narration to Be Employed in Catechising. 5. The
narration is full when each person is catechised in the ...
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Employed (8 Occurrences)
...Employed (8 Occurrences). Matthew 25:16 Without delay the one who had received the
five talents went and employed them in business, and gained five more. (WEY). ...
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Era
... There are some references to important events that might have served as eras
had they been generally accepted and constantly employed. ...
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Breathing (25 Occurrences)
... Yet in general one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath
regarded physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital principle ...
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Breathe (17 Occurrences)
... Yet in general one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath
regarded physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital principle ...
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Breath (95 Occurrences)
... Yet in general one may say that of the two neshamah is employed preferably of breath
regarded physiologically: "vital breath," hence, the vital principle ...
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Repentance (28 Occurrences)
... a man, that he should repent" (1 Samuel 15:29 Job 42:6 Jeremiah 8:6). 2. To
Repent-"to Turn" or "Return": The term shubh, is most generally employed to express ...
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Weights (14 Occurrences)
... They do not seem to have employed the foot, though it is represented in the
two-thirds of the cubit, which was used by the Babylonians in the manufacture of ...
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Tools (3 Occurrences)
... have existed also. For detailed description and the Hebrew and Greek terms
employed, see the separate articles. (1) The percussion ...
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Measures (50 Occurrences)
... They do not seem to have employed the foot, though it is represented in the
two-thirds of the cubit, which was used by the Babylonians in the manufacture of ...
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Pan (26 Occurrences)
... etc.). These were probably simply metal vessels employed for carrying burning
embers from the brazen altar to the altar of incense. ...
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