The term "exerted" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of exertion is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, often associated with the application of effort, strength, or influence in the pursuit of a goal or in the service of God. The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals who exerted themselves in various ways, whether physically, spiritually, or morally, to fulfill God's purposes.

Physical Exertion

Physical exertion is a common theme in the Bible, often depicted in the context of labor, warfare, or athletic endeavors. The Apostle Paul frequently uses athletic metaphors to describe the Christian life, emphasizing the need for discipline and perseverance. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 , Paul writes, "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."

The exertion of physical strength is also evident in the accounts of biblical figures such as Samson, whose God-given strength was used to deliver Israel from the Philistines (Judges 13-16). His feats of strength, such as tearing a lion apart with his bare hands and toppling the pillars of a Philistine temple, demonstrate the power of physical exertion when empowered by the Spirit of the Lord.

Spiritual Exertion

Spiritual exertion involves the diligent pursuit of a relationship with God and the effort to live according to His commandments. The Bible encourages believers to exert themselves in their spiritual lives through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and obedience to God's will. In Philippians 2:12-13 , Paul exhorts the believers, "Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence but now even more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose."

The exertion of spiritual effort is also seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who often withdrew to solitary places to pray and seek the Father's guidance (Luke 5:16). His example teaches believers the importance of exerting themselves in prayer and communion with God to sustain their spiritual strength.

Moral Exertion

Moral exertion is the effort to uphold righteousness and integrity in the face of temptation and adversity. The Bible is replete with examples of individuals who exerted themselves morally, choosing to follow God's commands despite the cost. Joseph, for instance, exerted moral strength when he resisted the advances of Potiphar's wife, declaring, "How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" (Genesis 39:9).

The exertion of moral effort is also encouraged in the teachings of Jesus, who calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-16). This requires believers to exert themselves in living out their faith in a way that influences and transforms the world around them.

Conclusion

While the specific term "exerted" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout the narrative of Scripture. Whether through physical, spiritual, or moral exertion, the Bible calls believers to apply themselves diligently in their walk with God, trusting in His strength and guidance to accomplish His purposes.(imp. & p. p.) of Exert.1415. dunatos -- strong, mighty, powerful
... Cognate: 1415 (an adjective) -- properly, able, describing what is made possible
because of the (ability) exerted by the subject; " ability or power in ...
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541. apaugasma -- radiance
... His eternal light breaks through all the darkness that keeps someone in spiritual
ignorance (bondage), ie every resistance exerted by sin. ...
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2347. thlipsis -- tribulation
... way of escape" ("hemmed in"). [By contrast, 4730 () focuses on the exerted
by circumstances.]. Word Origin from thlibo Definition ...
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3309. merimnao -- to be anxious, to care for
... opposite directions; "divided into parts" (AT Robertson); (figuratively) "to go
to pieces" because (in different directions), like the force exerted by sinful ...
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6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), establishes (1), evildoer* (2), evildoers* (1), execute (24), executed (10),
executes (5), executing (1), exercise (1), exercises (1), exerted (1), fared (1 ...
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Of the Presbyter who Exerted Himself for the Recall of Arius.
... The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY, BY SOCRATES SCHOLASTICUS. Book I. Chapter
XXV."Of the Presbyter who exerted himself for the Recall of Arius. ...
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After the Synod of Alexandria, Eusebius Proceeding to Antioch ...
... the Synod of Alexandria, Eusebius proceeding to Antioch finds the Catholics at Variance
on Account of Paulinus' Consecration; and having exerted himself in ...
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Neither is it Possible to be Otherwise
... All His power being turned into Act, it is all exerted: infinitely and wholly. ...
An infinite Act because infinite power infinitely exerted. ...
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On the Soul (Anima).
... shown to be living things, that the "life of all flesh is the blood," we must answer,
that in living things of that sort the force which is exerted in other ...
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The Nobleman's Son.
... Passing from their midst, by the exercise of a power, either moral or supernatural,
which he often exerted, he turned his back on Nazareth never to return. ...
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"Keep Step. "
... every left foot set down at once, the impact of every right foot striking at the
same moment, would so"I do not say, add to the force exerted"would so ...
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Our Spirit-Touch.
... Only in that Name and through the Spirit can such winning influence be exerted
at all. ... That is, we are not concsious that it is being exerted. ...
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What Shall we Render unto God for this Infinite Space in Our ...
... manifested infinite love, and made us in capacity infinite creatures, In this He
hath glorified and gratified infinite goodness exerted infinite power and made ...
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The Betrayal.
... answers, either his majesty and their own terror so impressed them, that, awed,
they fell backward to the earth, or his divine power was exerted to prostrate ...
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Acts V
... all who heard these things." There is no evidence that Peter had any will of his
own in this matter; but it was an act of divine power exerted independent of ...
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Exerted (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exerted (8 Occurrences). ... Jeremiah 48:42 And Moab hath been
destroyed from 'being' a people, For against Jehovah he exerted himself. ...
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Energy (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) Internal or inherent power; capacity of acting, operating, or producing
an effect, whether exerted or not; as, men possessing energies may suffer them ...
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Power (862 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Ability, regarded as put forth or exerted; strength, force, or energy in
action; as, the power of steam in moving an engine; the power of truth, or of ...
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Logos
... a) Hebrew Source (b) Hellenic Source (c) Contrast between Philo and John V. PATRISTIC
DEVELOPMENT LITERATURE The doctrine of the Logos has exerted a decisive ...
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Exert (4 Occurrences)

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Zoroastrianism
... 1. Influence on Occident: Zoroastrianism was an active, missionary religion that
has exerted a profound influence on the world's thought, all the more because ...
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Influence (13 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) Hence, in general, the bringing about of an effect, physical or moral, by
a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or ...
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Impression (2 Occurrences)
... influence. 2. (n.) That which is impressed; stamp; mark; indentation; sensible
result of an influence exerted from without. 3. (n ...
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Force (250 Occurrences)
... contract, or a term. 4. (n.) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory
power; violence; coercion. 5. (n.) Strength or power ...
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Touch (82 Occurrences)
... 23. (n.) The act of touching, or the state of being touched; contact. 24. (n.) The
sense by which pressure or traction exerted on the skin is recognized; the ...
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