Topical Encyclopedia The term "large" in the Bible often signifies abundance, greatness, or spaciousness, both in physical and metaphorical contexts. It is used to describe land, blessings, and even the heart's capacity for understanding and love. The concept of largeness is frequently associated with God's provision and the expansiveness of His creation and promises.1. Physical Space and Abundance: The Bible often uses "large" to describe the physical expanse of land or territory. In Genesis 26:22, Isaac names a well "Rehoboth," saying, "For now the LORD has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land." This reflects the idea of God providing ample space for His people to thrive. Similarly, in Deuteronomy 8:7-9, the Promised Land is described as "a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills; a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey." 2. Blessings and Prosperity: Largeness is also a metaphor for God's blessings and prosperity. In Psalm 18:19, David declares, "He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me." This spaciousness symbolizes the freedom and abundance that come from God's deliverance and favor. 3. Heart and Understanding: The Bible uses "large" to describe the capacity of the heart and mind. In 1 Kings 4:29, it is said of Solomon, "God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore." Here, largeness is associated with wisdom and understanding, gifts from God that enable one to lead and discern rightly. 4. Generosity and Giving: The concept of largeness extends to the idea of generosity. Proverbs 11:25 states, "A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." The largeness of heart in giving reflects God's own generosity and is encouraged among His people. 5. Divine Power and Majesty: God's power and majesty are often described in terms of largeness. In Isaiah 40:12, the prophet asks, "Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of His hand?" This imagery conveys the vastness and incomprehensibility of God's creation and His sovereign control over it. 6. Eternal Promises: The largeness of God's promises is a recurring theme. In Ephesians 3:18-19, Paul prays that believers "may have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge." The dimensions of Christ's love are portrayed as vast and boundless, emphasizing the eternal and infinite nature of God's promises to His people. In summary, the concept of "large" in the Bible encompasses physical space, spiritual blessings, wisdom, generosity, divine power, and eternal promises. It reflects the abundance and greatness of God's provision and character, encouraging believers to trust in His expansive grace and love. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (superl.) Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a large horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city.2. (superl.) Abundant; ample; as, a large supply of provisions. 3. (superl.) Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse. 4. (superl.) Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; -- said of the mind and heart. 5. (superl.) Free; unembarrassed. 6. (superl.) Unrestrained by decorum; -- said of language. 7. (superl.) Prodigal in expending; lavish. 8. (superl.) Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; -- said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter. 9. (adv.) Freely; licentiously. 10. (n.) A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves. Greek 4080. pelikos -- how large? how great? ... pelikos. 4081 . how large? how great? ... Word Origin from the same as helikos Definition how large? how great? NASB Word Usage how great (1), what large (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4080.htm - 6k 4711. spuris -- a (large, flexible) basket (for carrying ... 4950. Surtis -- "shoal," Syrtis, the name of two large sandbanks ... 4946. Surakousai -- Syracuse, a large maritime city of Sicily 897. Babulon -- "gate of god(s)," Babylon, a large city situated ... 1393. Dorkas -- "gazelle" (an animal with large bright eyes) ... 4073. petra -- a (large mass of) rock 4501b. rhomphaia -- a large broad sword, generally a sword 3173. megas -- great 2375. thureos -- a shield Strong's Hebrew 7337. rachab -- to be or grow wide or large... 7336, 7337. rachab. 7338 . to be or grow wide or large. Transliteration: rachab Phonetic Spelling: (raw-khab') Short Definition: enlarge. Word Origin a prim ... /hebrew/7337.htm - 6k 6793c. tsinnah -- (large) shield 6898. qubbah -- a large vaulted tent 7289. radid -- a wide wrapper, large veil 7230. rob -- multitude, abundance, greatness 4800. merchab -- a broad or roomy place 7342. rachab -- wide, broad 3733. kar -- basket-saddle 7239. ribbo -- ten thousand, myriad 3027. yad -- hand Library The Large Catechism Of the Bishops of the Large Towns in the Reign of Constantine; and ... The Holy Spirit is that Large River by which the Mystical ... A Large Congregation. How, Even if a Large Sum of Money is Amassed by the Labour of Each ... The Large Catechism Bishop Aetius Said: Ye are not Ignorant How Important and How ... Cardinal Felix Bonpre Sat Alone in the Largest and Loneliest Room ... The Following Letter is Added as a Specimen, Out of a Very Large ... In the Meantime, the Number of the Christians Being Now Very Large ... Thesaurus Large (235 Occurrences)... bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a large horse; a ... /l/large.htm - 34k Large-boned (1 Occurrence) Spacious (10 Occurrences) Mole (2 Occurrences) Cattle (277 Occurrences) Enlargement (7 Occurrences) Pelican (5 Occurrences) Commerce (3 Occurrences) Basket (40 Occurrences) Diseases (38 Occurrences) Resources Is a home church a true biblical church? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the importance or value of a church building? | GotQuestions.org Is there any evidence for the giants mentioned in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Large: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Large (235 Occurrences)Matthew 3:5 Matthew 4:25 Matthew 8:1 Matthew 8:30 Matthew 9:10 Matthew 13:2 Matthew 13:33 Matthew 14:14 Matthew 15:30 Matthew 15:33 Matthew 15:37 Matthew 16:10 Matthew 18:6 Matthew 19:2 Matthew 19:22 Matthew 20:29 Matthew 23:5 Matthew 26:9 Matthew 26:47 Matthew 27:60 Matthew 28:12 Mark 2:13 Mark 2:15 Mark 3:7 Mark 4:1 Mark 4:32 Mark 5:11 Mark 5:21 Mark 5:24 Mark 6:34 Mark 8:1 Mark 8:8 Mark 8:20 Mark 9:14 Mark 9:42 Mark 10:22 Mark 10:46 Mark 12:37 Mark 12:41 Mark 14:15 Mark 16:4 Luke 5:6 Luke 5:15 Luke 5:29 Luke 6:17 Luke 7:11 Luke 7:12 Luke 8:4 Luke 8:32 Luke 9:37 Luke 13:19 Luke 13:21 Luke 14:16 Luke 14:25 Luke 22:12 Luke 23:27 John 6:2 John 6:5 John 7:31 John 10:41 John 12:9 John 12:12 John 12:17 John 21:6 John 21:11 Acts 6:7 Acts 9:25 Acts 10:11 Acts 10:27 Acts 11:5 Acts 11:21 Acts 11:24 Acts 11:26 Acts 12:12 Acts 12:20 Acts 14:1 Acts 14:21 Acts 16:16 Acts 17:4 Acts 19:26 Acts 22:28 Acts 28:23 2 Corinthians 8:20 Galatians 6:11 2 Timothy 2:20 James 3:4 James 3:5 Revelation 6:4 Revelation 18:21 Revelation 21:12 Genesis 1:21 Genesis 29:2 Genesis 30:43 Genesis 34:21 Genesis 50:9 Exodus 3:8 Exodus 12:38 Numbers 13:28 Numbers 20:20 Numbers 26:54 Subtopics Related Terms |