In the context of the Bible, the term "raises" often refers to the act of God elevating individuals, nations, or circumstances according to His divine will and purpose. This concept is woven throughout the Scriptures, illustrating God's sovereignty and His ability to exalt the humble and bring down the proud.

Divine Elevation of Individuals

One of the most prominent examples of God raising an individual is found in the account of Joseph. Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph is raised by God to a position of power in Egypt. Genesis 41:40-41 records Pharaoh's words to Joseph: "You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you." This elevation serves God's purpose of preserving the Israelites during a time of famine.

Similarly, David, the shepherd boy, is raised by God to become the king of Israel. In 1 Samuel 16:12-13 , the Lord instructs Samuel to anoint David, saying, "Rise and anoint him, for he is the one." David's rise from humble beginnings to the throne exemplifies God's ability to raise those whom He chooses for His purposes.

Raising of Nations

God's sovereignty extends to the rise and fall of nations. In the book of Daniel, God reveals to King Nebuchadnezzar that He is the one who raises and deposes kings. Daniel 2:21 states, "He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them." This theme is echoed throughout the prophetic books, where God raises nations to execute His judgment or to fulfill His promises.

Resurrection and New Life

The ultimate act of raising in the Bible is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is central to Christian faith, as it demonstrates God's power over death and His promise of eternal life. In Acts 2:24 , Peter declares, "But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him." The resurrection is a testament to God's ability to raise the dead to new life, offering hope to all believers.

Raising the Humble

The Bible frequently emphasizes that God raises the humble and brings down the proud. In the Magnificat, Mary praises God, saying, "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble" (Luke 1:52). This theme is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke of the last being first and the first being last (Matthew 19:30).

Spiritual Awakening

In a spiritual sense, God raises individuals from a state of sin and spiritual death to new life in Christ. Ephesians 2:4-6 explains, "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus."

Throughout the Bible, the concept of raising is a powerful reminder of God's active involvement in the world and His ability to transform lives and circumstances according to His divine plan.1453. egeiro -- to waken, to raise up
... 5), arisen (2), arises (1), awake (1), awaken (1), awoke (1), cause (1), get (17),
gets (2), got (11), lift (1), raise (10), raised (61), raises (2), rise (5 ...
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3029. lian -- very, exceedingly
... 3029 () (raises) a thought, taking it from much ("a high extent") to "
much" ("a extent"), ie utterly (strongly, "to the max"). ...
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4166. poimen -- a shepherd
... 4166 -- properly, a ("pastor" in ); (figuratively) someone who the Lord raises up
to for the total well-being of His flock (the people of the Lord). ...
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1825. exegeiro -- to raise up
... 1825 (from 1537 , "wholly out from," intensifying 1453 , "raise") -- properly,
raise out , emphasizing its on the person God raises up. ...
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3079. Yehoyaqim -- "the LORD raises up," three Israelites
... Yehoyaqim. 3080 . "the LORD raises up," three Israelites. Transliteration: Yehoyaqim
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-yaw-keem') Short Definition: Jehoiakim. ...
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2210. zaqaph -- to raise up
... to raise up. Transliteration: zaqaph Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-kaf') Short Definition:
raises. ... root Definition to raise up NASB Word Usage raises (2). raise up. ...
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1361b. gabah -- to be high, exalted
... 4), high (4), higher (3), lifted (3), loftier (1), made it high (1), make your as
high (1), mounts (1), pride* (1), proud (4), raised (1), raises (1), taller (1 ...
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6965. qum -- to arise, stand up, stand
... 2), make it good (1), obliging* (1), observed (2), opponent (1), pass (1), passes
(1), posted (1), prepared (1), raise (29), raised (12), raises (3), raising (1 ...
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5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... 34), offering (10), offers (3), ornamented* (1), overgrown (1), placed (1), progressed
(1), prompts* (1), put (2), raged (2), raised (1), raises (1), reached (1 ...
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7682. sagab -- to be (inaccessibly) high
... root Definition to be (inaccessibly) high NASB Word Usage exalted (7), high (4),
lifted (1), raises (1), safe (1), securely on high (1), set him securely on ...
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553. amets -- to be stout, strong, bold, alert
... 1), made his obstinate (1), made firm (1), made haste (2), made strong (1), makes
her strong (1), mighty (1), proved...strong (1), raises (1), strengthen (6 ...
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7613. seeth -- exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising
... Definition exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising NASB Word Usage authority (1),
dignity (1), high position (1), lifted (1), majesty (2), raises (1), swelling ...
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Whether He who Raises Anyone from the Sacred Font is Bound to ...
... OF THE MINISTERS BY WHOM THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM IS CONFERRED (EIGHT ARTICLES)
Whether he who raises anyone from the sacred font is bound to instruct him? ...
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Whether He who Raises the Unworthy to Orders Commits a Sin?
... OF THE QUALITIES REQUIRED OF THOSE WHO RECEIVE THIS SACRAMENT (FIVE ARTICLES)
Whether he who raises the unworthy to Orders commits a sin? ...
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Jesus Raises the Widow's Son.
... Part Fifth. From Second Passover Until Third.(Time: One Year.) XLIV. Jesus Raises
the Widow's Son. (at Nain in Galilee.) ^C Luke 7:11-17. ...
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Whether Spiritual Relationship is Contracted Between the Person ...
... OF SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether spiritual relationship is contracted
between the person baptized and the person who raises him from the ...
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That There are Some virtues which Divine Love Raises to a Higher ...
... SOUL. CHAPTER III. THAT THERE ARE SOME VIRTUES WHICH DIVINE LOVE RAISES
TO A HIGHER DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE THAN OTHERS. But there ...
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After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius Having Been Sent for by ...
... Book I. Chapter XXXVII."After the Banishment of Athanasius, Arius having been sent
for by the Emperor, raises a Disturbance against Alexander Bishop of ...
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He Refutes Another Argument of Nestorius, in which He Tried to ...
... and repairs the shattered image: and formed without generation a nature from the
Virgin, like that of Adam who was born without generation; and raises up man's ...
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He Has Endeavoured, Indeed, to Brand us with the Stain of this ...
... It is nothing to me what he may write or assert, but, since he raises this question
about a doctrine of perjury, I will state my opinion upon it, and then ...
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Our Bodies, However Mutilated Before or after Death, Shall Recover ...
... If God raises not men entire, He raises not the dead. For what dead man is entire,
although he dies entire? Who is without hurt, that is without life? ...
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Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists.
... All three are usually regarded as extraordinary officers and confined to the apostolic
age; but from time to time God raises extraordinary missionaries (as ...
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Raises (17 Occurrences)
...Raises (17 Occurrences). John 5:21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives
them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom he desires. ...
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Lifts (26 Occurrences)
... (WEB). 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the poor out of the dust. ... (WEB). Psalms 107:25 For
he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves. (WEB). ...
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Raiser (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who, or that which, raises (in various senses
of the verb). Multi-Version Concordance Raiser (4 Occurrences). ...
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Ash (4 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the
poor out of the dust. ... Psalms 113:7 He raises up the poor out of the dust. ...
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Needy (83 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the poor out of the dust. He ... (See JPS ASV DBY YLT).
Psalms 113:7 He raises up the poor out of the dust. Lifts ...
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Quickens (4 Occurrences)
... Quickens (4 Occurrences). John 5:21 For even as the Father raises the dead and
quickens them, thus the Son also quickens whom he will: (DBY). ...
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Violates (3 Occurrences)
... for this: (See NAS). Psalms 55:20 He raises his hands against his friends.
He has violated his covenant. (See NIV). Ezekiel 22:11 ...
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Violated (23 Occurrences)
... devoted thing. (See NAS). Psalms 55:20 He raises his hands against his friends.
He has violated his covenant. (WEB NAS RSV). Isaiah ...
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Upholds (12 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 145:14 Yahweh upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who
are bowed down. (WEB RSV NIV). Psalms 146:9 Yahweh preserves the foreigners. ...
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