The term "preponderating" refers to something that is dominant or has greater influence or importance. In a biblical context, this concept can be explored through themes of divine sovereignty, the supremacy of God's will, and the overarching influence of certain spiritual principles or truths.

Divine Sovereignty

The preponderance of God's sovereignty is a central theme throughout Scripture. God's will and purpose are depicted as ultimately prevailing over human plans and actions. Proverbs 19:21 states, "Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail." This verse highlights the preponderating nature of God's will over human intentions.

Supremacy of Christ

The New Testament emphasizes the preponderating role of Jesus Christ in the plan of salvation and His supremacy over all creation. Colossians 1:17-18 declares, "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence." Here, Christ's preeminence is underscored as preponderating over all things, both in the church and the universe.

The Kingdom of God

The concept of the Kingdom of God is another area where preponderance is evident. Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is of utmost importance and should be the primary focus of believers. In Matthew 6:33 , Jesus instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." The preponderating priority of God's Kingdom is emphasized as the central pursuit of a believer's life.

Spiritual Warfare

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the preponderating power of God over evil is a recurring theme. Ephesians 6:12 reminds believers, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Despite the presence of evil, the ultimate victory belongs to God, as seen in Revelation 12:10 : "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: 'Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ.'"

Wisdom and Understanding

The preponderance of divine wisdom over human understanding is another biblical theme. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage encourages reliance on God's superior wisdom, which preponderates over human reasoning.

Faith and Works

In the discussion of faith and works, the preponderating role of faith is highlighted in the epistles. James 2:26 states, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." While works are important, it is faith that preponderates as the foundation of a believer's relationship with God, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:8-9 : "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."

Conclusion

The concept of preponderating in the Bible underscores the dominance and supremacy of God's will, the preeminence of Christ, the priority of the Kingdom of God, the ultimate victory in spiritual warfare, the superiority of divine wisdom, and the foundational role of faith. These themes reflect the overarching influence of divine principles in the life of believers and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Preponderate.

Hebrew and Greek Text.
... portion of our work was to be performed was as follows: "That the text to be adopted
be that for which the evidence is decidedly preponderating; and [let this ...
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Introductory Note to the Epistle of Barnabas
... his convictions; and the very interesting and ingenious views of Jones [1440] never
appeared to me satisfactory, weighed with preponderating arguments, on the ...
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Later Greek Versions.
... Hebr. (add. to 1 Corinthians 14.. If the Ep. to the Hebrews was addressed to
the Church of Jerusalem, the preponderating use of the LXX. ...
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The Answer on the Way to Keep Control Over Abstinence.
... we may not perversely incline the scale of fairness to either side, either to undue
strictness or to excessive relaxation, from the preponderating desire for ...
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Christ's Distinction Between the Material Element of Miracles and ...
... In the spirit in which they were, faith was impossible; their preponderating
worldliness of mind, subjugating the better tendencies of their nature, left room ...
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Early Years of his Episcopate. The Anti-Nicene Reaction, 328-335.
... Mai. iii.30, Appx.). The supposed consecration of Frumentius at this time must be
reserved, in accordance with preponderating evidence, for Sec. 7. ...
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Whether in the Blessed, after the Resurrection, all the Senses ...
... will lack the actual sense of touch, since the sense of touch becomes actual by
the alteration of an animal body by some external body preponderating in some ...
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Machinations of the Enemies of Jesus.
... is always seen in conjunction with, and even superior to him, who, at the decisive
moment we have now reached, seems to have exercised a preponderating power. ...
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In Palestine - Jews and Gentiles in the Land' - their Mutual ...
... being determined by local traditions, their prevailing character may be described
as a mixture of Greek and Syrian worship, the former preponderating, as might ...
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Later History of Revision.
... The rule of the committee is as follows:""That the text to be adopted be that for
which the evidence is decidedly preponderating; and that when the text so ...
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Preponderating (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Preponderate. Multi-Version
Concordance Preponderating (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians ...
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Vastly (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Transitory (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Achieving (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Burden (111 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Preparing (25 Occurrences)

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Suffering (104 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Presbyter

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Yes (511 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For this our light and transitory burden of suffering is achieving
for us a preponderating, yes, a vastly preponderating, and eternal weight ...
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Indifferent (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Not mal/ing a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight;
involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without ...
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