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The term "ascendeth" is an archaic form of the verb "ascend," meaning to go up or rise. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of rising or going up, particularly in a spiritual or heavenly sense. This concept is significant in various passages throughout the Scriptures, where it is used to describe both physical and spiritual ascensions.
Biblical References:1.
Jesus Christ's Ascension: The most prominent use of "ascendeth" in the Bible pertains to the ascension of Jesus Christ. After His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of His disciples. This event is recorded in
Acts 1:9-11 : "After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee,' they said, 'why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.'"
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Psalm 68:18: The concept of ascending is also found in the Old Testament, particularly in
Psalm 68:18 : "When You ascended on high, You led captives away; You received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there." This verse is often interpreted as a prophetic reference to Christ's ascension and His victory over sin and death, leading captives in His train.
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Ephesians 4:8-10: The Apostle Paul references
Psalm 68:18 in his letter to the Ephesians, explaining the significance of Christ's ascension.
Ephesians 4:8-10 states: "This is why it says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.' What does 'He ascended' mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things."
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John 3:13: Jesus Himself speaks of His heavenly origin and future ascension in
John 3:13 : "No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man." This statement underscores the unique nature of Christ's ascension, as He alone has both descended from and ascended to heaven.
Theological Significance:The ascension of Christ is a pivotal event in Christian theology, marking the completion of His earthly ministry and His exaltation at the right hand of the Father. It signifies His victory over death and His authority over all creation. The ascension also serves as a precursor to the sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, empowering the Church for its mission in the world.
Furthermore, the ascension assures believers of Christ's ongoing intercession on their behalf and His eventual return. As stated in
Hebrews 4:14 : "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess."
In summary, the concept of "ascendeth" in the Bible is rich with meaning, pointing to the divine nature of Christ, His redemptive work, and the hope of His return.
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The Wrath-Denouncing Angel.
... will be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and
in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their tormentascendeth for ever...
Ode viii.
... Of immortality and love,.Ascendeth to the FATHER's glory,.Ascendeth to the Throne
above: Wherefore He, this glorious morn,. Be by all adored:...
On the Words of the Gospel, John vi. 53, "Except Ye Eat the Flesh...
... 3. But wonderful it is, that when Christ Crucified is preached, two hear,
one despiseth, the otherascendeth. Let him that despiseth...
Psalm CXXII.
... 7. "For thither the tribes went up" (ver.4). We were asking whither heascendeth
who hath fallen; for we said, it is the voice of a man who is ascending, of...
The Eternity of God
... The smoke of their tormentascendeth for ever and ever.' Poenae gehennales puniunt,
non finiunt [The torments of hell keep on punishing, they never end]....
The Mystery
... brimstone in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their tormentascendeth
up for ever and ever.". Lastly, "they have power over the...
The Fifth vision "On Earth"
... shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the angels, and in
the presence of the Lamb; (11) And the smoke of their tormentascendeth up for...
On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxii. 42, Where the Lord Asks...
... Himself the Way. Dost thou wish to ascend? Hold fast to Him thatascendeth.
For by thine own self thou canst not rise. "For no man...
From the Eleventh Chapter.
... 7. "And the beast whichascendeth from the abyss."] After many plagues completed
in the world, in the end he says that a beast ascended from the abyss....
Of Self-Annihilation
... Supplication and sacrifice are comprehended in prayer, which, according to S. John,
is "an incense, the smoke whereofascendeth unto God;" therefore it is said...
Thesaurus
Ascendeth (4 Occurrences)...Ascendeth (4 Occurrences).
... Psalms 74:23 Forget not the voice of thine adversaries:
The tumult of those that rise up against thee
ascendeth continually.
...Ascending (16 Occurrences)
Ascended (48 Occurrences)
Destructive (14 Occurrences)
... (YLT NIV). Isaiah 35:9 No lion is there, yea, a destructive beastAscendeth it
not, it is not found there, And walked have the redeemed, (YLT)....
Bottomless (9 Occurrences)
... Revelation 11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that
ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall...
Al-tash-heth (1 Occurrence)
... Al-tash-heth (1 Occurrence). Psalms 74:23 Forget not the voice of thine adversaries:
The tumult of those that rise up against theeascendeth continually....
Receiveth (48 Occurrences)
... Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their tormentascendeth up for ever and ever:
and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and...
Rises (56 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV). Psalms 74:23 Forget not the voice of Thine adversaries, the tumult
of those that rise up against Thee whichascendeth continually. (See NIV)....
Pit (110 Occurrences)
... Revelation 11:7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that
ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall...
Asaph (47 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV). Psalms 74:23 Forget not the voice of thine
adversaries: The tumult of those that rise up against theeascendeth continually....
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