Definition and Context:
Paying, in the biblical context, refers to the act of giving money or other forms of compensation in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill obligations such as taxes, tithes, and offerings. It encompasses both the literal act of financial transactions and the broader spiritual and moral implications of fulfilling one's duties and obligations.

Old Testament References:
The concept of paying is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with justice, fairness, and obedience to God's commandments. In Leviticus 19:13, the law instructs, "You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. The wages due a hired hand must not remain with you until morning." This highlights the importance of timely and fair payment as a reflection of righteousness.

The practice of tithing, or giving a tenth of one's income, is another significant aspect of paying in the Old Testament. In Malachi 3:10, God challenges the Israelites, "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts. "See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."

New Testament Teachings:
In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles address the topic of paying in various contexts, emphasizing integrity, responsibility, and the heart's attitude. In Matthew 22:21, Jesus famously instructs, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's," affirming the duty to pay taxes and fulfill obligations to both earthly authorities and God.

The Apostle Paul also speaks to the importance of paying taxes and respecting authorities in Romans 13:6-7: "This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God's servants, who devote themselves to their work. Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due."

Spiritual Implications:
Beyond the literal act of paying, the Bible emphasizes the spiritual significance of giving and fulfilling obligations. In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This underscores the importance of the heart's attitude in giving, suggesting that paying should be done willingly and joyfully as an act of worship and trust in God's provision.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:
The Bible consistently links paying with moral and ethical behavior. Proverbs 3:27-28 advises, "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is within your power to act. Do not tell your neighbor, 'Come back tomorrow and I will provide'—when you already have the means." This passage highlights the ethical responsibility to pay debts and fulfill promises promptly.

Conclusion:
While the Bible provides clear instructions on the act of paying, it also calls believers to consider the broader implications of their financial dealings, encouraging integrity, generosity, and a heart aligned with God's principles.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pay.3084. lutroo -- to release by paying a ransom, to redeem
... to release by paying a ransom, to redeem. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
lutroo Phonetic Spelling: (loo-tro'-o) Short Definition: I ransom, liberate ...
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1431. dorea -- a gift
... didomi Definition a gift NASB Word Usage freely (1), gift (12), needlessly (1),
without a cause (1), without charge (1), without cost (2), without paying (1). ...
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487. antilutron -- a ransom
... 487 (from 473 , "corresponding to, instead of/exchange" and 3083 , "ransom-price") --
properly, a , referring to Christ paying the complete to secure our ...
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3199. melo -- to be an object of care
... 3199 (the third person singular of , "to care, be concerned") -- to care about
(be concerned with), especially paying attention (giving thought) to -- ie ...
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4337. prosecho -- to hold to, turn to, attend to
... 8), give attention (1), giving...attention (1), giving attention (2), guard (3),
officiated (1), pay attention (2), pay...attention (1), paying attention (2 ...
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5057. telones -- tax collector
... the Romans. [5057 (literally, "paying-at-the-end") referred to the where
the Romans taxes from the public. "Publican/tax-gatherer ...
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5099. tino -- to pay, to pay a penalty
... 1:9). [In the papyri also means "" ( 21.24, ad 134), like "paying the fitting
penalty"(, 636).]. Word Origin a prim. verb Definition ...
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3406. misthapodotes -- one who pays wages
... Cognate: 3406 (from 3408, "reward" and 591 , "give ") -- properly, "paying what
is due; a " (); a (AT Robertson), giving rewards in keeping with . ...
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3081. lusiteleo -- to be advantageous, profitable
... Word Origin from luo (in the sense of paying expenses, etc.) and telos Definition
to be advantageous, profitable NASB Word Usage better (1). it is better. ...
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4117. mahar -- to acquire by paying a purchase price
... 4116, 4117. mahar. 4118 . to acquire by paying a purchase price. Transliteration:
mahar Phonetic Spelling: (maw-har') Short Definition: bartered. ...
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6237. asar -- to take the tenth of, tithe
... Word Origin denominative verb from eser Definition to take the tenth of, tithe NASB
Word Usage paying (1), receive the tithes (1), receive tithes (1), surely ...
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7999a. shalem -- to be complete or sound
... 1), make (2), make an end (2), make it good (2), make full restitution (1), make
restitution (9), over (1), paid (1), pay (19), pay back (1), paying (1), pays ...
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October the Twenty-Seventh Paying Homage to the King
... OCTOBER The Twenty-seventh PAYING HOMAGE TO THE KING. PROVERBS iii.1-12.
"Acknowledge Him." But not with a passing nod of recognition. ...
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D. The Question as to Paying Tribute. Ch. 20:19-26
... VI. THE CLOSING MINISTRY. CHS. 19:29 TO 21:38 D. The Question As To Paying
Tribute. Ch. 20:19-26. 19 And the scribes and the chief ...
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Of his Paying the Tribute Money Out of the Mouth of the Fish, an ...
... The Prologue. Chapter LX."Of His Paying the Tribute Money Out of the Mouth
of the Fish, an Incident Which Matthew Alone Mentions. 118. ...
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Also You Know from Experience How Much I was Paying to those who ...
... Section 53. Also you know from experience how much I was paying to those
who were? 53. ... I am paying out still and I shall pay out more. ...
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None of These Answers Will You Give Us. You Turn to Other Things ...
... us. You turn to other things, and by your tricks and shew of words prevent
us from paying close attention to the question. What! ...
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Combination of the Pharisees and Herodians. --Christ's Decision on ...
... LAST SUPPER. Section 247. Combination of the Pharisees and Herodians."Christ's
Decision on paying Tribute to Caesar. Besides the ...
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Debts.
... And our Owner bids us pay up by paying out. ... We can be paying on it continually,
and yet never get a receipt in full that discharges the debt. ...
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Whether the Duties of Piety Towards One's Parents Should be ...
... by excellence. Now just as we worship our parents by paying them the duties
of piety so do we worship God by religion. Therefore ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the duties of piety.htm

Whether Men are Bound to Pay Tithes under a Necessity of Precept?
... to declare unto you all the counsel of God." Now neither in the teaching of Christ
nor in that of the apostles is there any mention of the paying of tithes ...
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Whether Men are Bound to Pay Tithes of all Things?
... Objection 1: It would seem that men are not bound to give tithes of all things.
The paying of tithes seems to be an institution of the Old Law. ...
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Paying (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pay. Multi-Version Concordance
Paying (17 Occurrences). Matthew 10:8 Cure the sick ...
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Foul (41 Occurrences)
... Having freedom of motion interfered with by collision or entanglement; entangled; --
opposed to clear; as, a rope or cable may get foul while paying it out. ...
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Redeem (56 Occurrences)
... repurchase. 2. (vt) To recall, as an estate, or to regain, as mortgaged property,
by paying what may be due by force of the mortgage. 3 ...
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Accuse (34 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:2 They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man perverting the nation,
forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ ...
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Ransom (46 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) To redeem from captivity, servitude, punishment, or forfeit, by paying a
price; to buy out of servitude or penalty; to rescue; to deliver; as, to ...
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Redeemer (42 Occurrences)
... The literal suggestion of ransom has to do with paying a price for a man's
deliverance, whether the man is willing to be delivered or not. ...
/r/redeemer.htm - 45k

Adoration
... Ephesians 3:14). The same attitude was sometimes adopted in paying homage
to a fellow-creature, as in 2 Kings 1:13. "Sitting" as ...
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Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... The literal suggestion of ransom has to do with paying a price for a man's
deliverance, whether the man is willing to be delivered or not. ...
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Attention (236 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:1 But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away
from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons ...
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Buying (12 Occurrences)
... Place IV. BUYING ON CREDIT PAYING CASH (MONEY) V. OPEN-AIR MARKETS AND
FAIRS I. In the Earliest Periods and among Nomads. 1. The ...
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