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The term "canst" is an archaic form of the word "can," used in older English translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version (KJV). It is a second person singular form, often found in dialogues or direct addresses to individuals, particularly in the context of divine or authoritative speech. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use "canst," understanding its usage in historical translations can provide insight into the language and interpretation of biblical texts.

Usage in Scripture:

The word "canst" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often in questions or statements that challenge human ability or understanding in light of divine power. For example, in the KJV,Job 11:7 reads, "Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?" This verse highlights the limitations of human understanding when it comes to comprehending the fullness of God's nature.

Theological Implications:

1.Human Limitation vs. Divine Omnipotence:
The use of "canst" often underscores the contrast between human limitations and God's omnipotence. It serves as a rhetorical device to remind believers of their dependence on God and the futility of relying solely on human wisdom or strength.

2.Faith and Trust:
In passages where "canst" is used, there is often an implicit call to faith and trust in God. For instance, when Jesus speaks to individuals about their faith, the underlying message is that while human ability is limited, faith in God can transcend those limitations.

3.Moral and Spiritual Challenges:
The term is also used in contexts that challenge individuals to consider their moral and spiritual responsibilities. It prompts self-reflection on one's capabilities and the need for divine assistance in living a righteous life.

Examples in Context:

·Job 11:7 (KJV): "Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?" This verse challenges the reader to acknowledge the mystery and majesty of God, which cannot be fully grasped by human intellect.

·Matthew 19:26 (KJV): "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." While the BSB translates this without "canst," the sentiment remains that human ability is limited, but divine power is boundless.

Historical and Linguistic Notes:

The use of "canst" reflects the linguistic style of early modern English, which was prevalent during the time of the King James Bible's translation in 1611. Understanding these archaic forms can enrich one's study of the Bible by providing a deeper appreciation for the historical context and the evolution of the English language in biblical translations.

In summary, while "canst" is not found in modern translations like the BSB, its presence in older versions of the Bible serves as a reminder of the enduring themes of human limitation, divine power, and the call to faith that permeate the biblical narrative.

Library

"ThouCanst Make Me Clean"
... The DESIRE of AGES Chapter 27 "ThouCanst Make Me Clean". [This chapter is based
on Matt.8:2-4; 9:1-8, 32-34; Mark 1:40-45; 2:1-12; Luke 5:12-28.]...

Canst Thou Keep all These Things Perfectly?
... The First Part"Of The Misery Of Man. Lord's Day 2 Question 5Canst thou keep all
these things perfectly?Canst thou keep all these things perfectly?...

"Canst Thou Find Out the Almighty?"
... 142. " "Canst thou find out the Almighty?". 142. LM Watts. "Canst thou find out
the Almighty?". 1 Can creatures to perfection find Th' eternal, uncreated Mind?...

John Chapter xiii. 36-38.
... Just as for the same reason the Lord, who read in his mind the purpose of such a
question, made him this reply: "Whither I go, thoucanst not follow me now...

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xix. 28, "Come unto Me, all Ye...
... [2313] Do not then promise thyself this. Whether thou wilt or no, He seeth thee,
and there is no place whither thoucanst hide thyself from His eyes....

John xiii. 36
... Jesus answered him, Whither I go thoucanst not follow Me now, but thou shalt follow
Me afterwards.".... He said, thoucanst not,' and thou sayest, I can'?...

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. x. 28, "Be not Afraid of them...
... 3. Let the stout Martyr then, as he stands a man before another man, say; "I do
not fear, because I fear." Thoucanst not do what thou art threatening, unless...

Spurgeon -- Songs in the Night
... I tell thee, believer, if thoucanst go back to the years of eternity; if thoucanst
in thy mind run back to that period, or ere the everlasting hills were...

On Worldly Folly
... What shalt thou do? Why, are not those at the door whom God hath appointed to receive
what thoucanst spare?... Do good. Do all the good thoucanst....

Ministry
... since this came unto him?" The father told the story of long years of suffering,
and then, as if he could endure no more, exclaimed, "If Thoucanst do anything...

Thesaurus

Canst (62 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceCanst (62 Occurrences). Matthew 5:36 Neither shalt thou
swear by thy head, because thoucanst not make one hair white or black....

Wilt (324 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Matthew 8:2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying,
Lord, if thou wilt, thoucanst make me clean. (KJV ASV DBY WBS)....

Knots (2 Occurrences)
... Daniel 5:16 But I have heard of thee, that thoucanst give interpretations, and
dissolve doubts; now if thoucanst read the writing, and make known to me the...

Nether-world (41 Occurrences)
... the mountains. (See JPS). Job 11:8 It is high as heaven; whatcanst thou
do? Deeper than Sheol; whatcanst thou know? (See JPS). Job...

Understands (16 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 33:19 Thou shalt not see the fierce people; a people of a deep speech that
thoucanst not perceive, of a stammering tongue that thoucanst not understand...

Ulcer (8 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 28:27 Jehovah will smite thee with the ulcers of Egypt, and with boils,
and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thoucanst not be healed....

Ulcers (2 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 28:27 Jehovah will smite thee with the ulcers of Egypt, and with boils,
and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thoucanst not be healed....

Whither (151 Occurrences)
... John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof,
butcanst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that...

Influences (3 Occurrences)
... in'-floo-ens-iz (ma`adhannoth): This word occurs only in Job 38:31 the King James
Version, "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades?" the Revised...

Maz'zaroth (1 Occurrence)
... Maz'zaroth (1 Occurrence). Job 38:32Canst thou lead forth the Mazzaroth in their
season? Orcanst thou guide the Bear with her sons? (See RSV)....

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Canst (62 Occurrences)

Matthew 5:36
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thoucanst not make one hair white or black.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Matthew 8:2
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thoucanst make me clean.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Mark 1:40
And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thoucanst make me clean.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Mark 9:22
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thoucanst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Mark 9:23
Jesus said unto him, If thoucanst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Luke 5:12
And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thoucanst make me clean.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Luke 6:42
Either howcanst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thoucanst be no longer steward.
(ASV DBY)

John 3:8
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, butcanst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
(KJV WBS)

John 13:36
Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thoucanst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Acts 21:37
And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said,Canst thou speak Greek?
(KJV WBS)

Acts 24:8
having commanded his accusers to come to thee; of whom thoucanst thyself, in examining him, know the certainty of all these things of which we accuse him.
(DBY)

Acts 24:11
Seeing that thoucanst take knowledge that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem:
(ASV)

1 Corinthians 7:21
Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thoucanst become free, use 'it' rather.
(ASV DBY)

Revelation 2:2
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thoucanst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Genesis 41:15
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thoucanst understand a dream to interpret it.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Exodus 18:18
Thou wilt be quite exhausted, both thou and this people that is with thee; for the thing is too heavy for thee: thoucanst not perform it alone.
(DBY)

Exodus 33:20
And he said, Thoucanst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Deuteronomy 20:19
When thou shalt besiege a city many days, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by lifting up an axe against them; for thoucanst eat of them; and thou shalt not cut them down, for is the tree of the field a man that it should be besieged?
(DBY)

Deuteronomy 28:27
The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thoucanst not be healed.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Deuteronomy 28:35
Jehovah will smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with a sore boil, whereof thoucanst not be healed, from the sole of thy foot unto the crown of thy head.
(ASV DBY JPS)

Judges 16:15
And she said unto him, Howcanst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

1 Samuel 30:15
And David said to him,Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.
(KJV DBY WBS)

2 Kings 8:1
Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thoucanst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

2 Kings 18:23
And now, engage, I pray thee, with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thoucanst set the riders upon them.
(DBY)

2 Kings 18:24
How thencanst thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
(ASV JPS)

Ezra 7:16
And all the silver and gold that thoucanst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem:
(KJV DBY WBS)

Job 11:7
Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 11:8
It is as high as heaven; whatcanst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 22:11
Or darkness, that thoucanst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 33:5
If thoucanst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 35:14
How much less when thou sayest thou beholdest him not, The cause is before him, and thou waitest for him!
(See JPS)

Job 37:18
Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?
(ASV JPS)

Job 38:31
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 38:32
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 38:33
Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven?canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 38:34
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 38:35
Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say unto thee, Here we are?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 38:39
Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
(ASV)

Job 39:1
Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? orcanst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 39:2
Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 39:10
Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 39:20
Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
(KJV WBS)

Job 40:9
Hast thou an arm like God? orcanst thou thunder with a voice like him?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Job 41:1
Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 41:2
Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 41:7
Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Job 42:2
I know that thoucanst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thoucanst desire are not to be compared unto her.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Proverbs 5:6
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thoucanst not know them.
(KJV WBS)

Proverbs 30:28
The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings palaces.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 2:9
And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is brought low: therefore forgive them not.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 33:19
Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thoucanst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Isaiah 36:8
Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thoucanst on thy part set riders upon them.
(WBS)

Isaiah 36:9
How thencanst thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
(ASV JPS)

Jeremiah 2:23
Howcanst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: thou art a swift dromedary traversing her ways;
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Jeremiah 12:5
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then howcanst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Jeremiah 47:7
Howcanst thou be quiet, seeing Jehovah hath given thee a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there hath he appointed it.
(ASV JPS)

Lamentations 5:22
But thou hast utterly rejected us; Thou art very wroth against us.
(See JPS)

Ezekiel 3:6
Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words thoucanst not understand. Surely, had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 5:16
And I have heard of thee, that thoucanst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Habakkuk 1:13
Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, andcanst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

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