Inexhaustible
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The term "inexhaustible" refers to something that cannot be depleted or exhausted, often used to describe the boundless and infinite nature of God, His attributes, and His provisions. In the context of the Bible, the concept of inexhaustibility is frequently associated with God's love, grace, mercy, and power, as well as the spiritual resources He provides to believers.

God's Inexhaustible Nature

1. Love and Mercy: God's love and mercy are described as unfailing and everlasting. Lamentations 3:22-23 states, "Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!" This passage highlights the inexhaustible nature of God's mercy, which is renewed daily and never runs out.

2. Grace: The grace of God is another aspect of His inexhaustible nature. Ephesians 2:7 speaks of "the surpassing riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus." God's grace is abundant and sufficient for every need, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:9 , where the Lord says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness."

3. Power and Strength: God's power is limitless and inexhaustible. Isaiah 40:28 declares, "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out." This verse emphasizes that God's strength and understanding are infinite, never diminishing or failing.

Inexhaustible Spiritual Resources

1. The Holy Spirit: Believers are endowed with the Holy Spirit, who provides inexhaustible guidance, comfort, and empowerment. John 14:16-17 records Jesus' promise: "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth." The Holy Spirit's presence is a continual source of strength and wisdom for believers.

2. The Word of God: Scripture is an inexhaustible source of truth and guidance. Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword." The Bible provides endless wisdom and instruction for those who seek it, offering fresh insights and understanding with each reading.

3. Provision and Sustenance: God's provision for His people is inexhaustible. Philippians 4:19 assures believers, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This promise reflects the boundless resources available to those who trust in God.

Inexhaustible Hope and Assurance

1. Eternal Life: The promise of eternal life is an inexhaustible hope for believers. John 3:16 affirms, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This assurance of eternal life is a source of unending hope and joy.

2. Peace and Joy: The peace and joy that come from a relationship with God are inexhaustible. Romans 15:13 expresses this, saying, "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." The peace and joy provided by God are abundant and enduring, transcending circumstances.

In summary, the concept of "inexhaustible" in the Bible underscores the limitless and eternal nature of God's attributes and the spiritual resources He provides to His people. Whether it is His love, grace, power, or the hope of eternal life, God's provisions are boundless and ever-sufficient for those who seek Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(a.) Incapable of being emptied or used up; as an inexhaustible supply; unfailing; not to be wasted or spent; as, inexhaustible stores of provisions; an inexhaustible stock of elegant words.
Greek
413. anekleiptos -- unfailing
... unfailing. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of ekleipo;
not left out, ie (by implication) inexhaustible -- that faileth not. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/413.htm - 7k
Library

The Inexhaustible Barrel
... The Inexhaustible Barrel. A Sermon (No.290). Delivered on Sabbath Morning, December
18th, 1859, by the. REV. CH SPURGEON. At Exeter Hall, Strand. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/the inexhaustible barrel.htm

What the Immense Creation Teaches
... The thought of faith is that the material immensity teaches me my God's infinity,
and especially His inexhaustible patience with us sinners. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/what the immense creation teaches.htm

The Will of God in the Present Moment is the Source of Sanctity.
... every little rill? These only increase your thirst by giving only a few
drops, whereas the source is inexhaustible. If you desire ...
/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/section ix the will of god.htm

The Open Fountain
... According to the verse before us this provision is inexhaustible. ... When was this fountain
opened? When was this divine and inexhaustible supply revealed to men? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the open fountain.htm

Out of his Fulness.
... What a vast, inexhaustible supply! Water upon water dashing down. ... There is an unlimited,
inexhaustible supply of the water of life from Him who is the life. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/out of his fulness.htm

Concerning "Power," "Righteousness," "Salvation," "Redemption" ...
... 5. The effects of this Inexhaustible Power enter into men and animals and plants
and the entire Nature of the Universe, and fill all the unified organizations ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter viii concerning power righteousness.htm

The Joys of 'that Day'
... This is the teaching which goes on through the ages"the lifting of His children
to the level of apprehending more and more of the inexhaustible and manifold ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the joys of that day.htm

The Secret of Immortal Youth
... two forecasts which my text presents; the one a dreary certainty of weariness and
decay, the other a blessed possibility of inexhaustible and incorruptible ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the secret of immortal youth.htm

Shod for the Road
... that is to be found in those gorged magazines, and all the refreshment that is to
be drawn from that free, and full, and inexhaustible fountain, before the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/shod for the road.htm

The Lord that Healeth Thee'
... to us the Lord's discernment of men's necessities, the swift compassion which moved
to supply a need as soon as it was observed, and the inexhaustible power by ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the lord that healeth thee.htm

Thesaurus
Inexhaustible (2 Occurrences)
... (a.) Incapable of being emptied or used up; as an inexhaustible supply; unfailing;
not to be wasted or ... Multi-Version Concordance Inexhaustible (2 Occurrences). ...
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Eucharist
... a religious partaking of bread and wine, which, having been presented before God
the Father in thankful memorial of Christ's inexhaustible sacrifice, have ...
/e/eucharist.htm - 38k

Supper (17 Occurrences)
... a religious partaking of bread and wine, which, having been presented before God
the Father in thankful memorial of Christ's inexhaustible sacrifice, have ...
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Unfailing (29 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not failing; not liable to fail; inexhaustible; certain;
sure. Multi-Version Concordance Unfailing (29 Occurrences). ...
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Wear (56 Occurrences)
... Provide yourselves with purses that will never wear out, a treasure inexhaustible
in Heaven, where no thief can come nor moth consume. (WEY NAS NIV). ...
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Inexperienced (2 Occurrences)

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Inexcusable (2 Occurrences)

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Footsteps (30 Occurrences)
... uncircumcision. (See NIV). Romans 11:33 Oh, how inexhaustible are God's resources
and God's wisdom and God's knowledge! How impossible ...
/f/footsteps.htm - 14k

Trace (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Trace (7 Occurrences). Romans 11:33 Oh, how inexhaustible
are God's resources and God's wisdom and God's knowledge! ...
/t/trace.htm - 10k

River (189 Occurrences)
... Probably the Arno (2 Samuel 24:5). River of God. (Psalm 65:9), as opposed to earthly
streams, denoting that the divine resources are inexhaustible, or the sum ...
/r/river.htm - 52k

Resources
What are the unsearchable riches of Christ? | GotQuestions.org

Are we all related? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about how much power Christians possess? | GotQuestions.org

Inexhaustible: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Inexhaustible (2 Occurrences)

Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses that will never wear out, a treasure inexhaustible in Heaven, where no thief can come nor moth consume.
(WEY)

Romans 11:33
Oh, how inexhaustible are God's resources and God's wisdom and God's knowledge! How impossible it is to search into His decrees or trace His footsteps!
(WEY)

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