In biblical terminology, the term "renders" often refers to the act of giving, delivering, or providing something in response to a requirement or expectation. This concept is frequently encountered in the context of justice, recompense, and the fulfillment of duties or promises. The notion of rendering is deeply embedded in the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling obligations to God and fellow human beings.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "render" is "shalam," which means to make amends, to complete, or to recompense. This is seen in passages that discuss the rendering of justice or the fulfillment of vows. For example, in Deuteronomy 32:41, God declares His intention to render vengeance upon His adversaries: "When I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me."

The concept of rendering is also evident in the sacrificial system, where offerings are rendered to God as a form of worship and atonement. Leviticus 19:22 states, "The priest will make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering before the LORD for his sin, and the sin he has committed will be forgiven."

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the Greek word "apodidomi" is commonly used, meaning to give back, to repay, or to render. This term is frequently associated with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles regarding the moral and ethical responsibilities of believers. One of the most well-known passages is found in Matthew 22:21, where Jesus instructs, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." This statement underscores the principle of fulfilling obligations both to earthly authorities and to God.

The Apostle Paul also speaks of rendering in the context of love and duty. In Romans 13:7, he writes, "Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor." This passage highlights the Christian duty to respect and fulfill obligations to others, whether they be governmental authorities or fellow believers.

Theological Implications

The act of rendering in the biblical sense carries significant theological implications. It reflects the justice and righteousness of God, who renders to each person according to their deeds. Psalm 62:12 states, "And loving devotion belongs to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds." This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where the final judgment is described as a time when God will render to each person according to their works (Romans 2:6).

Furthermore, the concept of rendering is closely tied to the idea of stewardship and accountability. Believers are called to render service to God and others, recognizing that all they have is entrusted to them by God. This stewardship is not only material but also spiritual, as seen in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), where servants are expected to render an account of their management of the master's resources.

Practical Application

In practical terms, the biblical teaching on rendering encourages believers to live lives of integrity, fulfilling their obligations to God and others. This includes rendering worship and devotion to God, providing for the needs of others, and upholding justice and righteousness in all areas of life. The call to render is a call to faithful stewardship, recognizing that all actions are ultimately accountable to God.175. akarpos -- unfruitful
... By , decisions that are born "of faith " (Ro 14:23) -- which automatically renders
them ("a "). This is the case regardless of how impressive or acceptable ...
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3675. homophron -- agreeing
... This describes believers enjoying . The properly renders it, "Finally, all be " --
ie knowing God's mind (His thoughts) as He reveals it through faith (4102 ). ...
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4747. stoicheion -- one of a row, hence a letter (of the alphabet) ...
... of Gentiles" (J. Thayer). The however renders as "elemental spirits," ie
or "cosmic spirits" (, 2, 828). This views 4747 ("elements ...
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Ignorance of Things, Too, Renders Figurative Expressions Obscure.. ...
... Book 2 Chapter 24. Ignorance of things, too, renders figurative expressions
obscure? 24. Ignorance of things, too, renders figurative ...
/.../on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 24 ignorance of things.htm

The Series of Changes we Can Now Trace in Man Renders a ...
... Chapter XVII."The Series of Changes We Can Now Trace in Man Renders a
Resurrection Probable. For this nature of men, which has ...
/.../chapter xvii the series of changes.htm

Prevailing Prayer.
... But prayer produces such a change in us and fulfils such conditions as renders it
consistent for God to do as it would not be consistent for him to do otherwise ...
/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture iv prevailing prayer.htm

To Sister Daniella of Orvieto Clothed with the Habit of Saint ...
... The chief thing it does is this: having seen, in a reasonable light, what it ought
to render and to whom, it renders this with perfect discretion at once. ...
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Of Scoffing and Derision.
... In respect of God, it renders us more capable of contemplating His Perfections,
discerning the Equity and excellence of his Laws, and our obligations to ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section vii of scoffing and.htm

Concluding Word of Consolation. Doxology.
... [3852] [Lightfoot follows the Syriac, and renders: "And they that listen, as concerning
mean things, do wrong; and we ourselves do wrong, not knowing," etc. ...
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It is a Little Remarkable That, While Some Classes of Christians ...
... a great measure, to the solicitude for literary exactness and elegance of style,
which becomes a habit in the taste of studious men, and renders all inaccuracy ...
/.../ware/hints on extemporaneous preaching/chapter i it is a.htm

Messiah's Easy Yoke
... For though sin be a grievous illness, and a hard bondage, yet one effect of it is,
a strange stupidity and infatuation, which renders us (like a person in a ...
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Preface to First Edition
... Though the superior terseness and brevity of the Latin Hymns renders a translation
which shall represent these qualities a work of great labour, yet still the ...
/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/preface to first edition.htm

What is to be Said of the Sea of Apamia.
... to omit other authors. The Samaritan interpreter renders the word Shepham,
Numbers 34:10, by Apamia with Ain. (Note Shin changed ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 68 what is to.htm

Renders (1 Occurrence)
...Renders (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 66:6 A voice of tumult from the city, a voice from
the temple, a voice of Yahweh that renders recompense to his enemies. (WEB). ...
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Render (95 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To interpret; to set forth, represent, or exhibit; as, an actor renders
his part poorly; a singer renders a passage of music with great effect; a ...
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Passenger (1 Occurrence)
... This is simply a Hebrew idiom linking together the different paragraphs of a continuous
narrative. As a rule "pass" renders the Hebrew word `abhar. ...
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Abyss (11 Occurrences)
... The the King James Version renders the Greek by "the deep" in two passages (Luke
8:31 Romans 10:7). In Revelation the King James Version renders by "the ...
/a/abyss.htm - 13k

Passage (20 Occurrences)
... This is simply a Hebrew idiom linking together the different paragraphs of a continuous
narrative. As a rule "pass" renders the Hebrew word `abhar. ...
/p/passage.htm - 18k

Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... praitorion (John 18:28, 33; 19:9; Matthew 27:27), "common hall." In all these passages
the Revised Version renders "palace." In Mark 15:16 the word is rendered ...
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Ordinance (89 Occurrences)
... ordinance," but sometimes substitutes "statute" (eg Exodus 18:20 Psalm 99:7). In
one instance the Revised Version (British and American) renders "set portion ...
/o/ordinance.htm - 40k

Effectual (8 Occurrences)
... The Revised Version renders appropriately: "The supplication of a righteous man
availeth much in its working", ie, "it moves the hand of Him who moves the world ...
/e/effectual.htm - 11k

Pass (1172 Occurrences)
... This is simply a Hebrew idiom linking together the different paragraphs of a continuous
narrative. As a rule "pass" renders the Hebrew word `abhar. ...
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Rendering (10 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Render. 2. (n.) The act of one who renders, or that which is rendered.
3. (n.) A version; translation; as, the rendering of the Hebrew text. ...
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