In the context of the Bible, "exploits" often refers to notable deeds or acts of bravery, particularly those performed by individuals who demonstrate faith and reliance on God's power. The term is frequently associated with acts of valor and significant achievements accomplished through divine assistance.

Old Testament Context

The concept of exploits is vividly illustrated in the Old Testament, where individuals and groups perform remarkable deeds under God's guidance. One of the most prominent examples is found in the book of Daniel. Daniel 11:32 states, "With flattery he will corrupt those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him." The phrase "firmly resist" is often interpreted as performing exploits, indicating that those who are faithful to God will accomplish great things despite opposition.

The exploits of King David and his mighty men are also noteworthy. David's life is filled with acts of courage and faith, from his victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) to his numerous military successes. His mighty men, described in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, performed extraordinary feats, such as Eleazar standing his ground against the Philistines until his hand grew tired and froze to his sword (2 Samuel 23:9-10).

New Testament Context

While the New Testament does not use the term "exploits" explicitly, the concept is evident in the acts of the apostles and early Christians. The apostles, empowered by the Holy Spirit, performed miracles and spread the Gospel with boldness. Acts 4:13 notes, "When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus." This boldness and the accompanying miracles can be seen as exploits of faith.

The Apostle Paul is another figure whose life is marked by exploits. His missionary journeys, as recorded in the book of Acts, demonstrate his unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel despite facing persecution, imprisonment, and hardship. In Philippians 4:13 , Paul declares, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," underscoring the source of his ability to perform such deeds.

Spiritual Significance

Exploits in the biblical sense are not merely acts of human strength or courage but are deeply rooted in faith and reliance on God. They serve as a testament to God's power working through individuals who trust in Him. Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame," recounts numerous exploits of faith, highlighting figures like Abraham, Moses, and Rahab, who acted courageously because of their faith in God's promises.

The concept of exploits encourages believers to live boldly for God, trusting that He will empower them to accomplish His purposes. It serves as a reminder that true strength and success come from a relationship with God and obedience to His will.

How the Entire City of Jerusalem was Demolished, Excepting Three ...
... So, having entirely completed this war, he was desirous to commend his whole army,
on account of the great exploits they had performed, and to bestow proper ...
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The General Service to a Monk-Martyr.
... Let us, O faithful, in dutifully praising the exploits of the wise abstainer and
the pains of the soldier of Christ, cry out unto the Lord: Through his ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xviii the general service.htm

The Mother of Xerxes.
... his history, they magnify the wealth, the power, and the resources of his empire,
by way of exalting the greatness and renown of their own exploits in subduing ...
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He Will be a Military Genius
... 8:24). Before his exploits the fame of Alexander and Napoleon will be
forgotten. None will be able to stand before him. He will ...
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The Jewish Institutions and Laws of Far Higher Antiquity than the ...
... the Hebrews, being by race an Egyptian, as to compose a work against the Jews, when
referring to Amosis king of the Egyptians, and his exploits, adduces, as a ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxi the jewish institutions and.htm

To this Series of Events it Will be Right that I Should Append an ...
... It, however, calls the king under whom her exploits were performed by the name of
Nabuchodonosor, and that was certainly not the one who took Jerusalem. ...
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Letter viii . --To a Student of the Classics.
... is the rivalry between the two, Ulysses and Telemachus, for the highest meed of
valour, though it is true that the recollection of his own exploits against the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/letter viii to a student.htm

Herodotus and Xenophon.
... a very romantic and adventurous career, the one in his travels, the other in his
campaigns, so that their personal history and their exploits attracted great ...
/.../abbott/cyrus the great/chapter i herodotus and xenophon.htm

Eunomius Displays Much Folly and Fine Writing, but Very Little ...
... about this newness in his title already preserved in Eunomius' own text, and with
the want of taste displayed there in the account of his own exploits, all his ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 4 eunomius displays much.htm

The General Service to one Martyr.
... Glorifying thy sacred struggles and exploits we also become consecrated, O all-honoured
martyr (mentioned by name), thereby thou hast become associate of ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xiv the general service.htm

Exploits (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exploits (8 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 11:20
For you tolerate it, if any one enslaves you, lives at your ...
/e/exploits.htm - 9k

Violate (14 Occurrences)
... Daniel 11:32 Such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries;
but the people who know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. ...
/v/violate.htm - 10k

Kishon (6 Occurrences)
... to the Targum, because it was "the torrent in which were shown signs and wonders
to Israel of old;" or (3) probably the reference is to the exploits in that ...
/k/kishon.htm - 12k

Negeb (37 Occurrences)
... Achish allotted to David, in response to his request, the city of ZIKLAG (qv) in
the Negeb (1 Samuel 27:5 f); the exploits of David were against various parts ...
/n/negeb.htm - 26k

Negev (39 Occurrences)
... Achish allotted to David, in response to his request, the city of ZIKLAG (qv) in
the Negeb (1 Samuel 27:5 f); the exploits of David were against various parts ...
/n/negev.htm - 26k

Lions (50 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 23:20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, son of a valiant man, great in exploits,
of Kabzeel: he it was that smote two lions of Moab; and he went down ...
/l/lions.htm - 26k

Gaza (22 Occurrences)
... Judah captured it (Judges 1:18) but did not hold it long, for we find it in the
hands of the Philistines in the days of Samson, whose exploits have rendered it ...
/g/gaza.htm - 19k

Flatteries (3 Occurrences)
... Daniel 11:32 Such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries;
but the people who know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. ...
/f/flatteries.htm - 7k

Tribe (250 Occurrences)
... out. Later we find Dan oppressed by the Philistines, against whom the
heroic exploits of Samson were performed (Judges 14). The ...
/t/tribe.htm - 45k

Renown (24 Occurrences)
... 2. (v.) Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. 3. (vt) To make famous; to give
renown to. Multi-Version Concordance Renown (24 Occurrences). ...
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