'Deal' in the Bible
She had endured a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet instead of getting better, she grew worse.
For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought a great deal of business to the craftsmen.
Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority -- the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
Alexander the coppersmith did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him in keeping with his deeds.
He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,