The term "requited" in the biblical context generally refers to the act of returning or repaying something, whether it be an action, emotion, or obligation. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical principle of justice and reciprocity, where deeds, both good and evil, are met with appropriate responses.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of requital is often associated with divine justice. God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who ensures that every action is met with a fitting response. For instance, in Deuteronomy 32:35, God declares, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay." This passage underscores the belief that God will requite the deeds of individuals according to His perfect justice.

The concept of requital is also evident in the wisdom literature. Proverbs 24:12 states, "If you say, 'Behold, we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the heart consider it? Does not He who guards your soul know? And will He not repay a man according to his deeds?" Here, the principle of requital is tied to personal responsibility and divine omniscience.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the theme of requital is often linked to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles regarding love, forgiveness, and judgment. Jesus teaches about the importance of love and mercy, urging His followers to go beyond the mere act of requital. In Matthew 5:38-39, Jesus says, "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." This teaching emphasizes the call to transcend the natural human inclination for requital with a higher standard of love and forgiveness.

However, the New Testament also affirms the principle of divine requital. In Romans 12:19, Paul echoes the Old Testament sentiment by advising believers, "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.'" This passage reassures believers that God will ultimately requite all actions, and they are to trust in His righteous judgment.

Theological Implications

The concept of requital in the Bible highlights the balance between justice and mercy. While human justice often demands immediate requital, divine justice operates on a higher plane, where God’s timing and purposes are perfect. Believers are encouraged to trust in God’s justice and to practice forgiveness and love, knowing that God will ultimately requite all deeds according to His righteous standards.

Practical Application

For Christians, the principle of requital serves as a reminder to live righteously and to trust in God’s justice. It encourages believers to refrain from personal vengeance and to leave matters of justice in God’s hands. Additionally, it calls Christians to reflect on their own actions, knowing that they will be requited by God, and to strive to live in a manner that reflects His love and righteousness.(imp. & p. p.) of Requite.5414. nathan -- to give, put, set
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2820. chasak -- to withhold, refrain
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Man's Disobedience Justly Requited in the Rebellion of his Own ...
... Book I. Chapter 7 [VI.]"Man's Disobedience Justly Requited in the Rebellion of His
Own Flesh; The Blush of Shame for the Disobedient Members of the Body. ...
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It is Related Also that vinegar was Given Him to Drink, or Wine ...
... of gall, and their cluster a cluster of bitterness." And again, the Prophet upbraiding
them says, "Oh foolish people and unwise, have ye thus requited the Lord ...
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Chapter xliv
... said to the one who was over his house: Up, follow after the men, and when thou
hast overtaken them, thou shalt say to them: Why have ye requited evil for good ...
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Matt. xxi. 33-44.
... and wherein have I grieved thee?" [2568] showing their thankless disposition, and
that when in the enjoyment of all things, they requited it by the contraries ...
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Rom. I. 28
... from what is next said. For if the wickedness be great and the wicked have not been
requited, it is absolutely necessary that they should be requited. ...
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Psalm LIII. (LIV. ).
... and the Lord is the upholder of My soul. He has requited evil unto Mine enemies.
To each separate petition he has assigned its proper ...
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Addition to Acts of Philip.
... His servants. And I, having fulfilled all the will of my God, am His debtor
for what I requited to him that did evil to me. And ...
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Psalm XLI.
... dispersed were they. He, raised up, requited them tribulation, He requited
them unto admonition, not yet unto condemnation. For the ...
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The Origin of Female Ornamentation, Traced Back to the Angels who ...
... of course, did sometimes think whence they had fallen, [96] and, after the heated
impulses of their lusts, looked up toward heaven, thus requited that very ...
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Jesus' Unrequited Friendships.
... come from the Fall almost unimpaired. Much parent-love is worthily honored
and fittingly requited. Few things in this world are ...
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Requited (12 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Requite. Multi-Version Concordance
Requited (12 Occurrences). Judges 1:7 Adoni-Bezek said ...
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Requite (42 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor requited
us according to our iniquities. (Root in JPS RSV). ...
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Thumbs (4 Occurrences)
... Bezek said, "Seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered
their food under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me." They ...
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Toes (8 Occurrences)
... Bezek said, "Seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered
their food under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me." They ...
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Requites (4 Occurrences)

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Repaid (16 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Judges 9:56 Thus God requited the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did
to his father, in killing his seventy brothers; (See NAS NIV). ...
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Murdering (5 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:56 Thus God requited the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did
to his father, in killing his seventy brothers; (See NIV). ...
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Adonibezek (2 Occurrences)
... He confessed that God had requited him for his like cruelty to the seventy kings
whom he had subdued (Judges 1:4-7; Comp. 1 Samuel 15:33). Int. ...
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Adoni-bezek (3 Occurrences)
... Bezek said, "Seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered
their food under my table: as I have done, so God has requited me." They ...
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Scraps (5 Occurrences)
... be'zek said, "Seventy kings with their thumbs and their great toes cut off used
to pick up scraps under my table; as I have done, so God has requited me." And ...
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