Topical Encyclopedia The term "produced" in the context of the Bible often refers to the act of creation, generation, or bringing forth something into existence. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, beginning with the account of creation in Genesis and extending throughout the Scriptures as God, humanity, and nature engage in acts of production.Creation and Divine Production The Bible opens with the profound declaration of God's creative power: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). This act of creation is the ultimate example of divine production, where God speaks the universe into existence. Each day of creation is marked by God's command, and what He commands is produced: light, sky, land, vegetation, celestial bodies, living creatures, and finally, humanity (Genesis 1:3-31). The Psalms often reflect on God's creative work, emphasizing His sovereignty and the majesty of what He has produced. Psalm 104:24 states, "How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures." This verse highlights the wisdom and intentionality behind what God has produced. Human Production and Stewardship Humanity, created in the image of God, is also called to produce and steward the earth. In Genesis 1:28 , God blesses Adam and Eve, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth." This mandate involves both the production of offspring and the cultivation of the earth, reflecting God's creative nature. The concept of production extends to agriculture and work. In Genesis 2:15 , God places Adam in the Garden of Eden "to work it and keep it," indicating that human labor is a means of producing and maintaining God's creation. The Proverbs also speak to the value of diligent work, as seen in Proverbs 14:23 : "In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." Spiritual Production and Fruitfulness The New Testament expands the idea of production to include spiritual fruitfulness. Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to describe the relationship between Himself and His followers, emphasizing the importance of producing spiritual fruit. In John 15:5 , Jesus declares, "I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing." The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this concept in Galatians 5:22-23 , listing the "fruit of the Spirit" as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These virtues are produced in the life of a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit. Conclusion Throughout the Bible, the concept of production is intricately linked to God's creative power, human responsibility, and spiritual growth. From the creation of the world to the cultivation of the earth and the development of spiritual virtues, the act of producing is a central theme that underscores the relationship between God, humanity, and the world. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Produce.Greek 4160. poieo -- to make, do ... 4), performed (8), performing (7), performs (1), practice (5), practices (11), practicing (1), present (1), proceeding (1), produce (3), produced (1), produces ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4160.htm - 14k 5342. phero -- to bear, carry, bring forth 2473. isopsuchos -- like-minded 4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness 3661. homothumadon -- with one mind 2072. esoptron -- a mirror (ie an object for looking into) 2716. katergazomai -- to work out 985. blastano -- to sprout, produce 2293. tharseo -- to be of good courage 3890. paramuthion -- exhortation, encouragement Strong's Hebrew 1310. bashal -- to boil, seethe, grow ripe... root Definition to boil, seethe, grow ripe NASB Word Usage baked (1), boil (12), boiled (7), boiled at all (1), boiling (2), cook (1), produced ripe (1), ripe ... /hebrew/1310.htm - 6k 1254a. bara -- to shape, create 6692a. tsuts -- to blossom, shine, sparkle 3205. yalad -- to bear, bring forth, beget 6213a. asah -- do, make Library Whether the Intellectual Soul is Produced from the Semen? Whether the Angel was Produced by God from Eternity? Whether the Human Body was Immediately Produced by God? Whether the Semen is Produced from Surplus Food? Whether the Soul was Produced by Creation? Whether the Rational Soul is Produced by God Immediately? How a Trinity is Produced by the Mind Remembering, Understanding ... Species is Produced by Species in Succession. Whether the Human Soul was Produced Before the Body? The Great Fruits Produced by the Above-Mentioned Prayer. The ... Thesaurus Produced (39 Occurrences)...Produced (39 Occurrences). ... Matthew 13:8 and others fell upon the good ground, and produced fruit, one a hundred, one sixty, and one thirty. (DBY NIV). ... /p/produced.htm - 18k Self-produced (1 Occurrence) Sympathetic (1 Occurrence) Silk (4 Occurrences) Dye (1 Occurrence) Soap (4 Occurrences) Glass (12 Occurrences) Arabic Jubilee (25 Occurrences) Violet (3 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean that you will know them by their fruit in Matthew 7:16? | GotQuestions.orgWho were the Masoretes? | GotQuestions.org What is the fruit of righteousness in Philippians 1:11? | GotQuestions.org Produced: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Produced (39 Occurrences)Matthew 2:1 Matthew 13:8 Matthew 13:26 Mark 4:8 Mark 4:29 Mark 11:18 Luke 8:8 Luke 12:16 Luke 19:16 Luke 19:18 Romans 7:8 Romans 7:13 2 Corinthians 1:6 2 Corinthians 7:11 Colossians 2:12 1 Thessalonians 1:3 James 5:18 Revelation 22:2 Genesis 40:10 Genesis 41:47 Genesis 41:48 Exodus 34:10 Leviticus 13:55 Leviticus 25:45 Numbers 6:4 Numbers 17:8 Deuteronomy 8:17 Deuteronomy 14:22 1 Kings 4:27 2 Chronicles 31:5 Isaiah 5:2 Isaiah 7:22 Isaiah 48:7 Jeremiah 12:2 Jeremiah 48:36 Ezekiel 17:6 Ezekiel 21:30 Ezekiel 28:13 Ezekiel 28:15 Subtopics Related Terms |