The term "endowed" in the biblical context often refers to the bestowal of gifts, qualities, or attributes by God upon individuals or groups. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and His gracious provision for His creation. Throughout Scripture, being endowed is associated with both spiritual and material blessings, as well as specific roles or responsibilities given by God.

Spiritual Endowments

One of the primary ways the Bible speaks of endowment is through spiritual gifts. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul discusses the distribution of spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit to believers. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 , Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines."

These spiritual endowments are intended for the edification of the Church and the fulfillment of God's purposes. They are not earned or merited but are given according to God's will and grace.

Material and Physical Endowments

The Bible also speaks of material and physical endowments. In the Old Testament, God endowed individuals with skills and abilities for specific tasks. For example, in Exodus 31:2-5 , God says, "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft."

This passage highlights how God endowed Bezalel with the necessary skills to construct the Tabernacle, demonstrating that God equips His people for the tasks He assigns them.

Endowment of Wisdom and Understanding

Wisdom and understanding are frequently mentioned as divine endowments. King Solomon is a notable example, as he was endowed with exceptional wisdom. In 1 Kings 3:12 , God responds to Solomon's request for wisdom: "Behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be."

Solomon's wisdom was a divine endowment that enabled him to govern Israel effectively and to write many of the Proverbs, which continue to impart wisdom to readers today.

Endowment of Authority and Leadership

God also endows individuals with authority and leadership for His purposes. In the case of Moses, God endowed him with the authority to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In Exodus 4:12 , God assures Moses, "Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say."

This divine endowment of authority and leadership is seen throughout Scripture, as God raises up leaders like Joshua, David, and the prophets to guide His people according to His will.

Conclusion

In summary, the concept of being endowed in the Bible encompasses a wide range of divine gifts and responsibilities. Whether through spiritual gifts, material skills, wisdom, or leadership, these endowments are given by God to fulfill His purposes and to bless His people. They serve as a testament to God's provision and His active involvement in the lives of His creation.(imp. & p. p.) of Endow.2064. zabad -- bestow upon, endow with
... 2063, 2064. zabad. 2065 . bestow upon, endow with. Transliteration: zabad Phonetic
Spelling: (zaw-bad') Short Definition: endowed. Word Origin a prim. ...
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4390. male -- to be full, to fill
... 9), completion (1), confirm (1), consecrate* (3), consecrated* (4), covered (1),
dedicate (1), drenched (1), drew (1), ended (1), endowed (1), expired (1 ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... concerned (1), consider (3), declare (1), detected (1), directed (1), discern (2),
disciplined (1), discovered (3), distinguish (1), endowed (3), experienced (4 ...
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3467. yasha -- to deliver
... 2), brought salvation (2), deliver (27), delivered (8), deliverer (3), deliverers
(1), deliverers who delivered (1), delivers (2), endowed with salvation (1 ...
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5157. nachal -- to get or take as a possession
... an inheritance (1), apportioning for inheritance (1), bequeath (2), distributed
(1), divide (1), divide it for an inheritance (1), endow (1), endowed (1), gave ...
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3075. Yehozabad -- "the LORD has bestowed," name of a number of ...
... NASB Word Usage Jehozabad (4). Jehozabad. From Yhovah and zabad; Jehovah-endowed;
Jehozabad, the name of three Israelites -- Jehozabad. Compare Yowzabad. ...
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Man is Endowed with the Faculty of Distinguishing Good and Evil ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXXIX."Man is endowed with the faculty of
distinguishing good and evil; so that, without compulsion, he has the power, by ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxix man is endowed with.htm

But as Man by the Fall did not Cease to be a Creature Endowed With ...
... Third and Fourth Heads of Doctrine Article 16 But as man by the fall did
not cease to be a creature endowed with? But as man by ...
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Men are Possessed of Free Will, and Endowed with the Faculty of ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXXVII."Men are possessed of free will,
and endowed with the faculty of making a choice. It ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxvii men are possessed of.htm

This World is Ruled by the Providence of one God, who is Both ...
... Against Heresies: Book III Chapter XXV."This world is ruled by the providence of
one God, who is both endowed with infinite justice to punish the wicked, and ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxv this world is ruled.htm

The Apostles did not Commence to Preach the Gospel, or to Place ...
... Against Heresies: Book III Chapter I."The apostles did not commence to preach the
Gospel, or to place anything on record until they were endowed with the ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter i the apostles did not.htm

That Neither the Whole Universe nor the Elements are God, nor are ...
... be insensible. But the world produces man, who is endowed with sensibility;
therefore it must also itself be sensible. Also they ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap vi that neither the whole.htm

The Lust and Desire of Sentient Things; Demons; Animals Sentient ...
... That these things, indeed, only belong to animals which are endowed with sense,
and that nothing else but that which has sense perceives desire and pleasure ...
/.../alexander/of the manichaeans/chapter xv the lust and desire.htm

Concerning Angels.
... incorporeal. The angel's nature then is rational, and intelligent, and
endowed with free-will, changeable in will, or fickle. For ...
/.../john/exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter iii concerning angels.htm

Concerning the Volitions and Free-Will of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
... (For He was endowed with the powers of willing and energising in both natures, for
the sake of our salvation.) It does not introduce division: God forbid! ...
/.../exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xiv concerning the volitions and.htm

Appendix 2 the Case of Adam
... Now, strictly speaking, there are only two men who have ever walked this earth which
were endowed with full and unimpaired responsibility, and they were the ...
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Endowed (10 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Endow. Multi-Version Concordance Endowed (10 Occurrences). ... (WEY).
Genesis 30:20 Leah said, "God has endowed me with a good dowry. ...
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Endow (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To enrich or furnish with anything of the nature of a gift (as a quality
or faculty); -- followed by with, rarely by of; as, man is endowed by his ...
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Dower (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment;
gift. 2. (n.) The property with which a woman is endowed. ...
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Animal (163 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary An organized living creature endowed with sensation.
The Levitical law divided animals into clean and ...
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Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... the wife, "as unto the weaker vessel" (1 Corinthians 11:3, 8, 9; 1 Peter 3:7). Several
women are mentioned in Scripture as having been endowed with prophetic ...
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Zebulun (46 Occurrences)
... form occurs only in Judges 1:30; the other two are frequent, and are used
interchangeably; Zaboulon): In Genesis 30:20 Leah exclaims, "God hath endowed me ...
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Intelligence (45 Occurrences)
... 2:12 Huram continued, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, that made heaven and
earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion ...
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Spiritual (42 Occurrences)
... William Charles Morro. SPIRITUAL. spir'-it-u-al (pneumatikos, "spiritual," from
pneuma, "spirit"): Endowed with the attributes of spirit. ...
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Skillful (42 Occurrences)
... provide. (WEB WBS). 2 Chronicles 2:13 Now I have sent a skillful man, endowed
with understanding, of Huram my father's, (WEB WBS). 2 ...
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Understanding (248 Occurrences)
... 2:12 Huram continued, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, that made heaven and
earth, who has given to David the king a wise son, endowed with discretion ...
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