Definition: The term "succored" refers to the act of providing assistance, support, or relief to someone in need. In a biblical context, it often denotes divine aid or the help extended by individuals to others in times of distress or difficulty.

Biblical Usage: The concept of being succored is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where God's providence and the call for believers to support one another are recurrent themes. The term itself is derived from the Latin "succurrere," meaning "to run to help."

Old Testament Context: While the specific term "succored" may not frequently appear in English translations of the Old Testament, the idea is prevalent. God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a prime example of divine succor. In Exodus 14:13-14 , Moses tells the Israelites, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still."

The Psalms also frequently speak of God as a source of help and refuge. Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble."

New Testament Context: In the New Testament, the concept of succor is often associated with the ministry of Jesus Christ and the early church. Jesus' healing miracles and acts of compassion are vivid illustrations of providing succor to those in need. In Matthew 11:28 , Jesus invites the weary and burdened, saying, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

The Apostle Paul also speaks of divine succor in his letters. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 , he writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God."

Theological Significance: Theologically, succor is an expression of God's grace and mercy. It underscores the belief in a personal God who is actively involved in the lives of His people, providing for their needs and delivering them from peril. This divine assistance is not only a source of comfort but also a model for Christian behavior, as believers are called to emulate God's compassion by aiding others.

Practical Application: Christians are encouraged to be instruments of succor in their communities, reflecting God's love through acts of kindness and support. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) exemplifies this call to action, illustrating the importance of helping those in need regardless of social or ethnic boundaries.

Conclusion: The biblical concept of succor is a profound reminder of God's unwavering support and the responsibility of believers to extend that same support to others. Through divine and human agency, succor serves as a testament to the enduring presence of God's love and care in the world.(imp. & p. p.) of Succor.

Whether an Advocate is Bound to Defend the Suits of the Poor?
... concur, and then we have to consider whether this particular man stands in such
a need that it is not easy to see how he can be succored otherwise, and then ...
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Whether Corporal Alms are of More Account than Spiritual Alms?
... surpasses a corporal gift, according to Prov.4:2: "I will give you a good gift,
forsake not My Law." Secondly, on account of the object succored, because the ...
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Whether Almsgiving is a Matter of Precept?
... is not possible for one individual to relieve the needs of all, we are not bound
to relieve all who are in need, but only those who could not be succored if we ...
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But Sometimes a Peril to Eternal Salvation Itself is Put Forth ...
... heareth and granteth his prayer that he may avail without a lie to succor whom the
Father Himself, Whose judgments are unsearchable, willeth to be succored. ...
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But Now, that as Bearing with the Infirmity of Men He did This...
... exterior; that is, that he might in that way succor carnal Jew or Pagan, in which
way himself, if he were that, would have wished to be succored: bearing, to ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 12 but now that.htm

Early History of American Lutheranism.
... 10. Succored by the King of Sweden."In 1692 the now orphaned Lutherans in Delaware
addressed themselves to Karl XI, who promised to help them. ...
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1 John ii. 5
... He beholds in man a being estranged from God; over whom impends the divine wrath,
till succored by the redeeming love of God in the sending and sacrifice of ...
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What Cestius did against the Jews; and How, Upon his Besieging ...
... as they went, insomuch that unless the horsemen, and such part of the footmen as
were not yet tired in the action, had wheeled round, and succored that part of ...
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The Holy Spirit in the Glorified Christ.
... His humiliation being so deep and real, it is not surprising that the Holy Spirit
succored and comforted His human nature so that it was not overwhelmed. ...
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Or the Gods of Heaven Should be Said to be Ungrateful If...
... corrected honestus--"honourable" (which makes the comparison pointless, because
there is no reason why a rich man, if good, should not be succored as well as a ...
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Succored (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Succored (2 Occurrences). ... 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the
son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. ...
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Succor (8 Occurrences)

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Succorer (1 Occurrence)

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Extinguish (6 Occurrences)
... earth." (See NAS). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored
him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men ...
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Succoured (2 Occurrences)
... salvation.) (KJV WEY). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored
him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men ...
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Sware (90 Occurrences)
... And the king sware unto him. (KJV ASV). 2 Samuel 21:17 But Abishai the son of
Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. ...
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