In biblical terms, the concept of a "quota" is not explicitly mentioned as it is understood in modern economic or administrative contexts. However, the idea of a quota can be related to various biblical principles and narratives where specific amounts or portions are designated or required.

Old Testament Context

1. Tithes and Offerings: The concept of a quota can be seen in the practice of tithing, where the Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their produce and livestock to the Lord. Leviticus 27:30 states, "A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD." This tithe served as a divine quota, ensuring that the needs of the Levitical priesthood and the poor were met.

2. Manna in the Wilderness: In Exodus 16, God provided manna to the Israelites in the wilderness, instructing them to gather a specific amount each day. Exodus 16:16 states, "This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’" This daily quota ensured that everyone had enough to eat and taught reliance on God's provision.

3. Building of the Tabernacle: In Exodus 25-31, God gave Moses detailed instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including specific measurements and materials. These instructions can be seen as a form of quota, ensuring that the Tabernacle was built according to divine specifications.

New Testament Context

1. Parable of the Talents: In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells the parable of the talents, where servants are given different amounts of money to steward. Each servant is expected to manage their portion wisely, reflecting the idea of being accountable for what one is given. This parable emphasizes the importance of faithful stewardship and the expectation of producing results with what has been entrusted.

2. Feeding of the Multitude: In the miracles of feeding the 5,000 and the 4,000 (Matthew 14:13-21; 15:32-39), Jesus takes limited resources and multiplies them to meet the needs of the crowd. While not a quota in the traditional sense, these miracles demonstrate God's ability to provide abundantly beyond human limitations.

Principles of Quota in Scripture

· Stewardship: The Bible consistently emphasizes the principle of stewardship, where individuals are entrusted with resources and responsibilities. Whether it is the management of material goods, spiritual gifts, or time, believers are called to use what they have been given wisely and for God's glory.

· Provision and Dependence: The concept of a quota in biblical narratives often highlights God's provision and the need for human dependence on Him. Whether through daily manna or the multiplication of loaves and fish, God provides for His people in ways that require trust and obedience.

· Justice and Equity: The biblical call for fair treatment and provision for all, especially the marginalized, can be seen as a divine quota for justice. The prophets frequently admonished Israel for failing to meet God's standards of justice and mercy, as seen in Micah 6:8 : "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

In summary, while the term "quota" is not directly used in Scripture, the underlying principles of designated portions, stewardship, and divine provision are woven throughout the biblical narrative, offering insights into God's expectations for His people.(n.) A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.8506. token -- a measurement
... Word Origin from takan Definition a measurement NASB Word Usage quantity (1), quota
(1). measure, tale. From takan; a fixed quantity -- measure, tale. ...
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4639. maaseh -- a deed, work
... sculptured* (1), task (2), things (5), verses (1), vocation (1), what He has done
(1), what is done (2), what is made (1), work (99), work quota (1), working (2 ...
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4971. mathkoneth -- measurement, tally, proportion
... Word Origin from takan Definition measurement, tally, proportion NASB Word Usage
proportions (2), quota (1), specifications (1), standard (1). ...
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1836 to the ...
... in the "time of temptation fell away." 2. The revival of evangelical religion among
other denominations might have contributed its full quota in lessening the ...
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The Preacher's Cry --Pray for Us!
... That the true apostolic preacher must have the prayers of others"good people to
give to his ministry its full quota of success, Paul is a preeminent example. ...
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The Battle of Thermopylae.
... whole. This was Leonidas the Spartan. He had brought with him three hundred
Spartans, as the quota furnished by that city. These ...
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The Replacement of the Fallen Angels by Elect Men (28-30); the ...
... Thus the heavenly Jerusalem, our mother and the commonwealth of God, shall not be
defrauded of her full quota of citizens, but perhaps will rule over an even ...
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The Gathering Storm
... If it was necessary that cities should be taxed in proportion to their wealth, the
contribution of Antioch would form a large quota of the sum which had to be ...
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Psalm LXII.
... republic, as it were each of us according to our measure payeth that which we owe,
and according to the powers which we have, as it were a quota [2366] of ...
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The Rural Sunday School
... "Every rural school has its quota of workers who are, perhaps unconsciously, limiting
their own usefulness, as well as retarding the progress of the school, by ...
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On the Fast of the Seventh Month, iii .
... Each knows what he can and what he cannot do: let every one pay his quota, assessing
himself at a just and reasonable rate, that the sacrifice of mercy be not ...
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The Provinces.
... with the supreme monarch, except to send him the annual tribute which they had
collected from their people, and to furnish, also, their quota of troops in case ...
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Debate on the Proposed Invasion of Greece.
... on your cordial and faithful co-operation in these plans, and that each one of you
will bring me, from his own province or territories, as large a quota of men ...
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Quota (5 Occurrences)
...Quota (5 Occurrences). ... Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill
your work quota daily, as when there was straw!" (WEB NAS). ...
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Required (72 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill
your work quota daily, as when there was straw!" (See NIV). ...
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Amount (66 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work
quota daily, as when there was straw!" (See NAS). Exodus ...
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Taskmasters (7 Occurrences)
... Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work quota daily,
as when there was straw!" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Task (37 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work quota
daily, as when there was straw!" (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
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Officers (171 Occurrences)
... of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten,
and demanded, "Why haven't you fulfilled your quota both yesterday and ...
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Daily (111 Occurrences)
... Exodus 5:13 The taskmasters were urgent saying, "Fulfill your work quota daily,
as when there was straw!" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
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Yesterday (13 Occurrences)
... of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten,
and demanded, "Why haven't you fulfilled your quota both yesterday and ...
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Quotas (1 Occurrence)

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Quivers (1 Occurrence)

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