Topical Encyclopedia
The term "bringest" is an archaic form of the verb "bring," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to denote the act of carrying, leading, or causing something or someone to come to a particular place or condition. In the context of Scripture, "bringest" often appears in prayers, prophecies, and narratives, reflecting the actions of God, individuals, or nations.
Biblical Usage:1.
Divine Action: In many instances, "bringest" is used to describe the actions of God in guiding or delivering His people. For example, in the Psalms, the psalmist often speaks of God bringing His people out of distress or into a place of blessing. This reflects the belief in God's providential care and His active role in the lives of His followers.
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Psalm 66:12 : "You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance."
2.Human Responsibility:
The term is also used to describe the responsibilities and actions of individuals. In the context of offerings and sacrifices, "bringest" can refer to the act of bringing gifts or sacrifices to God as an expression of worship and obedience.
·Leviticus 2:8 : "And you are to bring the grain offering made of these things to the LORD. Present it to the priest, who shall bring it to the altar."
3.Prophetic Fulfillment:
Prophets often used "bringest" to convey the fulfillment of God's promises or judgments. This usage underscores the certainty of God's word and His sovereign control over history.
·Isaiah 26:12 : "O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us."
4.Moral and Spiritual Implications:
The use of "bringest" can also have moral and spiritual implications, highlighting the consequences of human actions and the need for repentance and alignment with God's will.
·Proverbs 6:31 : "Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house."
Theological Significance:
The use of "bringest" in Scripture emphasizes the dynamic relationship between God and humanity. It highlights God's initiative in salvation history, His ongoing involvement in the world, and the human response to His divine actions. The term serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the call for believers to actively participate in His redemptive plan through obedience and worship.
Cultural and Historical Context:
In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, the act of bringing offerings, messages, or people was a significant aspect of religious and social life. It symbolized respect, duty, and the acknowledgment of authority. The use of "bringest" in biblical texts reflects these cultural practices and underscores the importance of intentional action in one's relationship with God and community.
Overall, "bringest" serves as a linguistic bridge connecting the ancient biblical world with contemporary readers, inviting them to consider the active role of God in their lives and their own responsibilities in response to His divine call.Library
O Thou thatBringest Good Tidings
... O THOU THATBRINGEST GOOD TIDINGS.... I. Look with me at the thoughts that cluster
round the name, 'O Zion, thatbringest glad tidings.'....
General Service to John, Precursor, Prophet and Baptist of the...
... Get thee up into the high mountain, O Zion, thatbringest good tidings; lift up
thy voice with strength, O Jerusalem, thatbringest good tidings, lift it up...
The Divine Shepherd
... This figure the prophet Isaiah had applied to the Messiah's mission, in the comforting
words, "O Zion, thatbringest good tidings, get thee up into the high...
Great Voices from Heaven
... it: surely the people is grass.8. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the
word of our God shall stand for ever.9. 0 Zion, thatbringest good tidings...
It is Proved from Isaiah that John is the Precursor of Christ.
... Thou thatbringest good tidings to Zion, go up to the high mountain; thou thatbringest
good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength....
Christ's Connection with the Creator Shown Many Quotations Out of...
... [3905] "Into the high mountain," says Isaiah, "get Thee up, whobringest good tidings
to Sion; lift up Thy voice with strength, whobringest good tidings to...
Salvation Published from the Mountains
... Isaiah 40:9. O Zion, thatbringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain;
O Jerusalem, thatbringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength;...
On the Epistle to the Galatians the Abolition of the Ordinances of...
... For the Creator Himself promises the gospel, when He says by Isaiah: "Get thee up
into the high mountain, thou thatbringest to Sion good tidings; lift up thy...
Acts xvii. 16, 17
... For thoubringest certain strange matters to our ears" (v.20): everywhere novelty
is the charge: "we would fain know therefore, what these things may mean." It...
Expositions of Holy Scripture
... THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH. WHERE TO CARRY TROUBLES. GREAT VOICES FROM HEAVEN. O THOU
THATBRINGEST GOOD TIDINGS. 'HAVE YE NOT? HAST THOU NOT?'....
Thesaurus
Bringest (18 Occurrences)...Bringest (18 Occurrences). Acts 17:20 For thou
bringest certain strange things to
our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. (KJV ASV DBY WBS).
...Turnest (12 Occurrences)
... Thou hast showed me many and sad distresses, Thou turnest back -- Thou revivest
me, And from the depths of the earth, Thou turnest back -- Thoubringest me up....
Libation (29 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Numbers 15:10 and wine thoubringest near for a libation, a half of the
hin -- a fire-offering of sweet fragrance to Jehovah; (YLT)....
Watered (28 Occurrences)
... Psalms 66:12 Thou hast caused man to ride at our head. We have entered into fire
and into water, And Thoubringest us out to a watered place. (YLT)....
Revivest (2 Occurrences)
... Thou hast showed me many and sad distresses, Thou turnest back -- Thou revivest
me, And from the depths of the earth, Thou turnest back -- Thoubringest me up....
Distresses (20 Occurrences)
... Thou hast showed me many and sad distresses, Thou turnest back -- Thou revivest
me, And from the depths of the earth, Thou turnest back -- Thoubringest me up....
Bringers (1 Occurrence)
Cuttings (5 Occurrences)
... have come down, The earth, her bars 'are' behind me to the age. And Thou
bringest up from the pit my life, O Jehovah my God. (YLT)....
Adoni'jah (26 Occurrences)
... 1:42 While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and
Adonijah said: 'Come in; for thou art a worthy man, andbringest good tidings...
Abi'athar (28 Occurrences)
... 1:42 While he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came; and
Adonijah said: 'Come in; for thou art a worthy man, andbringest good tidings...
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