The term "outpoured" in biblical context often refers to the act of God pouring out His Spirit, blessings, or wrath upon individuals or nations. This concept is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, symbolizing divine intervention, empowerment, and judgment.

Outpouring of the Spirit

One of the most significant uses of "outpoured" is in relation to the Holy Spirit. The prophet Joel foretold a time when God would pour out His Spirit on all people: "And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions" (Joel 2:28). This prophecy finds its fulfillment in the New Testament during the Day of Pentecost, as described in Acts 2:17-18, where Peter quotes Joel to explain the miraculous events occurring as the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers.

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit signifies a new era of God's relationship with humanity, where the Spirit empowers believers for ministry, grants spiritual gifts, and assures them of God's presence. This outpouring is not limited by age, gender, or social status, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's promise.

Outpouring of Blessings

The concept of outpouring is also associated with God's blessings. In Malachi 3:10, God challenges His people to bring the full tithe into the storehouse, promising, "See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure" . Here, the outpouring is contingent upon the faithfulness and obedience of God's people, illustrating the principle that divine blessings often follow human faithfulness.

Outpouring of Wrath

Conversely, the Bible also speaks of God's wrath being outpoured as a response to sin and rebellion. In Revelation 16:1, the apostle John describes a vision where a loud voice from the temple commands the seven angels, "Go, pour out on the earth the seven bowls of God’s wrath" . This imagery of outpouring conveys the completeness and intensity of divine judgment upon a sinful world.

The outpouring of wrath serves as a sobering reminder of God's holiness and justice, underscoring the consequences of persistent disobedience and rejection of His ways. It is a call to repentance and a warning of the ultimate accountability all will face before God.

Theological Implications

Theologically, the concept of "outpoured" highlights the dynamic nature of God's interaction with the world. Whether through the Spirit, blessings, or wrath, the act of outpouring signifies God's active involvement in human history. It reflects His desire to bless and empower His people, as well as His commitment to uphold justice and righteousness.

In summary, "outpoured" in the biblical sense encompasses the richness of God's dealings with humanity, offering both hope and warning. It invites believers to seek the fullness of the Spirit, to live in obedience to receive His blessings, and to remain vigilant against the consequences of sin.

Five Books in Reply to Marcion.
... Soaring; the peoples sealed with holy pledge. Outpoured; [1352] the work and envied
deeds of might. Marvellous; [1353] and hears, too, of penalties. ...
/.../fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/5 five books in reply.htm

The Glory of the Cross
... In these dire straits of mankind, the Sinless Son of God presented Himself as the
object on which the full vials of the Father's wrath should be outpoured. ...
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The Baptism of the Spirit
... did on that historic day, that their day of Pentecost has fully come, and each of
us should be able to say, 'Not only was the Holy Ghost outpoured upon the ...
/.../howard/standards of life and service/xiii the baptism of the.htm

Conclusion. Clue to the Error of the Jews.
... the sons of men;" for (He will then be) "blooming in beauty in comparison with the
sons of men." [1454] "Grace," says the Psalmist, "hath been outpoured in Thy ...
/.../tertullian/an answer to the jews/chapter xiv conclusion clue to the.htm

Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon. Now Praise we Christ, the Holy ...
... 3. The grace of God, th'Almighty Lord, On the chaste mother was outpoured; A
virgin pure and undefiled In wondrous wise conceived a child. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/vii christum wir sollen loben.htm

A Lamb Bears all the Guilt Away.
... to Thee be bringing. My stream of life shall still to Thee, And to Thy
name, outpoured be, In gratitude enduring. Of every good ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/a lamb bears all the.htm

Brought Nigh
... Rests, the work is done. Wondrous riches of the glory. Won in shame and blood,.
And from heaven outpoured in fulness,. Endless love of God. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/brought nigh.htm

Prolonged Agony
... The strenuousness of malice spurred Severian and his abettors to ardent vigour;
the wrongs outpoured on righteousness evoked little more than murmurs of 'What ...
/.../chapter l prolonged agony.htm

But Yet, Lest it Should Lie Hidden from Men -- Especially from ...
... And that music voiced itself even in my prayers and psalmody; and by reason of the
interior sweetness which was outpoured upon me, I was impelled to sing what ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/lection ix but yet lest.htm

Stichera for Great Thursday.
... "That True Bread with quickening stored: "Drink in faith the healing Chalice.
"From a dying GOD outpoured.". Then the glorious upper chamber. ...
/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/stichera for great thursday.htm

Outpoured (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Outpoured (3 Occurrences). Psalms 79:10 Why should
the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let it be known ...
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Outpouring (3 Occurrences)

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Outposts (2 Occurrences)

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Drink (414 Occurrences)
... Symbolic also of nourishment for the thirsty soul in the sacramental cup and the
outpoured blood (life) of Christ. See ROCK, 2, (1); SPIRITUAL ROCK. DRINK. ...
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Spiritual (42 Occurrences)
... Symbolic also of nourishment for the thirsty soul in the sacramental cup and the
outpoured blood (life) of Christ. See ROCK, 2, (1); SPIRITUAL ROCK. ...
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Trinity
... of the Holy Spirit, Precisely what the New Testament is, is the documentation of
the religion of the incarnate Son and of the outpoured Spirit, that is to say ...
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Covenant (309 Occurrences)
... The blood is the symbol of life; the blood shed is the symbol of life outpoured-
of the penalty borne; and while great emphasis must be laid, as in this verse ...
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New (1850 Occurrences)
... The blood is the symbol of life; the blood shed is the symbol of life outpoured-
of the penalty borne; and while great emphasis must be laid, as in this verse ...
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