Exercising, in the context of the Bible, is not explicitly mentioned as a physical activity akin to modern-day workouts or fitness routines. However, the Scriptures do provide principles that can be applied to the concept of physical exercise, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and the value of discipline.

Biblical Principles Related to Exercising:

1. The Body as a Temple:
The Apostle Paul emphasizes the sanctity of the body in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 : "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage underscores the responsibility of believers to care for their bodies, which can include maintaining physical health through exercise.

2. Discipline and Self-Control:
The Bible frequently highlights the virtues of discipline and self-control, which are essential components of a consistent exercise regimen. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 , Paul draws an analogy between the Christian life and athletic discipline: "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified."

3. Physical and Spiritual Health:
While physical exercise is beneficial, the Bible places a greater emphasis on spiritual health. 1 Timothy 4:8 states, "For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come." This verse acknowledges the value of physical exercise but prioritizes spiritual growth and godliness.

4. Strength and Endurance:
The Bible often uses physical strength and endurance as metaphors for spiritual resilience. Isaiah 40:31 provides encouragement: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint." This passage highlights the divine source of strength and endurance, which can inspire believers to persevere in both physical and spiritual endeavors.

5. Balance and Moderation:
The Bible advocates for a balanced life, which can be applied to exercise. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." This suggests that while exercise is beneficial, it should be balanced with other aspects of life, including spiritual practices, work, and rest.

Historical Context:

In biblical times, physical activity was a natural part of daily life, with people engaging in labor-intensive tasks such as farming, shepherding, and building. The concept of exercise as a structured activity was not prevalent, but the physical demands of daily life contributed to the overall health and fitness of individuals.

Application for Believers:

For modern believers, exercising can be seen as a way to honor God by caring for the body He has given. It can also serve as a metaphor for spiritual discipline, encouraging Christians to pursue godliness with the same dedication and perseverance as an athlete in training.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Exercise.2962. kurios -- lord, master
... the Lord. 2962 -- properly, a person exercising ; (). [In the papyri, 2962 ()
likewise denotes an () exercising full rights.]. Word ...
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4813. sulao -- to plunder
... strip. Cognate: 4813 -- properly, to plunder, exercising "right of " to
strip and take spoil (like seizing ). See 4812 (). Word ...
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4239. praus -- meekness
... This difficult-to-translate root () means "meek." meekness is but rather refers
to exercising under -- ie demonstrating power without undue harshness. ...
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3841. pantokrator -- almighty
... almighty. 3841 (from 3956 , "all" and 2902 , "prevail") -- properly, ;
unrestricted power exercising absolute dominion. Word Origin ...
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1404. drakon -- a dragon (a mythical monster)
... English term, "dragon") -- properly "," used of mythical dragons ( serpents) seeing
their prey from far away; (figuratively) (Rev 12:7,9) exercising his () on ...
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1203. despotes -- lord, master
... [1203 () implies someone exercising "unrestricted power and absolute domination,
confessing no limitations or restraints" (R. Trench, 96).]. ...
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5442. phulasso -- to guard, watch
... to the uninterrupted vigilance shepherds show in keeping their flocks (see Lk
2:8, used with 5438 , "a military guard," ie exercising unbroken vigilance as a ...
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1391. doxa -- opinion (always good in NT), hence praise, honor ...
... 1391 (from , "exercising which determines ") -- . 1391 ("glory") corresponds to
the OT word, (OT 3519, "to be "). Both terms convey , (substance, essence). ...
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4065. periphroneo -- to examine on all sides, to despise
... 4065 (from 4012 , "all-around," and 5426 , "exercising personal perspective") --
properly, think all-around by considering from all sides which results however ...
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3791. ochleo -- to disturb, trouble
... 3791 (from 3793, "a crowd") -- properly, to mob; (figuratively) to push with force
("forcing along"), exercising torrent-like momentum (like the force of a ). ...
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What, Then, under These Circumstances is Justice? it is the not ...
... What, then, under these circumstances is justice? It is the not exercising any
arbitrary sway? What, then, under these circumstances is justice? ...
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Whether the Character is Imprinted on a Priest when the Chalice is ...
... Objection 6: Further, the Order of acolytes approaches nearer to the priestly act
by exercising an act over the cruet than by exercising an act over the torch. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the character is imprinted.htm

Whether a Man who is in Sin Can Without Sin Exercise the Order He ...
... If therefore he sins by exercising it, he cannot avoid sin: which is inadmissible.
Objection 2: Further, a dispensation is a relaxation of the law. ...
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Exhortation to Workers and Ministers
... My advice would be: If you have any idea that you are called, go to exercising yourself
as best you can, whether it be in exhortation, teaching, or testimony ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xxiii exhortation to workers.htm

We do not Here Treat of all Kinds of Mortification or virtues...
... 4. True it is that, either by our natural tempers or by having more frequent trials
and occasions of exercising some virtues, certain passions opposite to them ...
/.../chapter xv we do not.htm

More Special Advices Touching the Exercise of Affections of Divine ...
... Sec. Sec. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. Further instructions
concerning the exercising of the said acts. Sec. 22. ...
/.../chapter iii more special advices.htm

The Crown Book
... This is the peculiarity of the Revelation in comparison with all the other
books. Only here is Christ seen exercising His crown rights. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on the crowned christ of revelation/ii the crown book.htm

God is Our Refuge
... It tells us something of the government which Christ has been exercising over the
world ever since the beginning of it, and which He is exercising over this ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxii god is our.htm

A Little Sermon to School-Girls.
... But to young people associated together as schoolmates, the opportunity for exercising
gentleness and kindness towards one another comes mostly in the line of ...
/.../a little sermon to school-girls.htm

Conduct of Callistus and Zephyrinus in the Matter of Noetianism ...
... how the plural number is observed in this account, as keeping before the reader's
mind the episcopal office of him who was thus exercising high ecclesiastical ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter vi conduct of callistus and.htm

Exercising (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Exercise. Multi-Version
Concordance Exercising (5 Occurrences). Luke 22:25 And he ...
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Exercise (35 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in
the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity ...
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Uzziah (27 Occurrences)
... Yahweh. In the great kingdoms of the East, the kings had been in the habit
of exercising priestly as well as royal functions. Elated ...
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Azariah (47 Occurrences)
... Yahweh. In the great kingdoms of the East, the kings had been in the habit
of exercising priestly as well as royal functions. Elated ...
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Chronology
... the territory of Herod in accordance with a decree of Augustus when Quirinius (Revised
Version; Cyrenius, the King James Version) was exercising authority in ...
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Visitation (17 Occurrences)
... or enters on board, a vessel belonging to another nation, for the purpose of
ascertaining her character and object, but without claiming or exercising a right ...
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Necessity (22 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 5:2 shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising oversight,
not by necessity, but willingly; not for base gain, but readily; (DBY). ...
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Oversight (23 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight,
not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly ...
/o/oversight.htm - 14k

Jurisdiction (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate; the right of
making or enforcing laws; the power or right of exercising authority. ...
/j/jurisdiction.htm - 9k

Lordship (12 Occurrences)
... lordship; (DBY). 1 Peter 5:3 neither as exercising lordship over the heritages,
but patterns becoming of the flock, (YLT). 2 Peter ...
/l/lordship.htm - 10k

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