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The term "challengeth" is an archaic form of the verb "challenge," which appears in older translations of the Bible. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use this specific term, the concept of challenging or being challenged is present throughout the Scriptures. In a biblical context, to challenge often involves questioning, testing, or calling into account one's faith, actions, or beliefs.
Biblical Instances and Themes:1.
Testing of Faith: The Bible frequently addresses the testing or challenging of one's faith. In
James 1:2-3 , it is written, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." Here, the challenge is seen as a means to strengthen and refine one's faith.
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Divine Challenges: God often challenges His people to live according to His commandments and to trust in His promises. In
Malachi 3:10 , God issues a challenge regarding tithing: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts, "and see if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure." This divine challenge is an invitation to trust in God's provision.
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Prophetic Challenges: Prophets in the Bible often issued challenges to the people of Israel to repent and return to God. Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel is a notable example. In
1 Kings 18:21 , Elijah challenges the people: "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." This challenge was a call to decision and commitment.
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Moral and Ethical Challenges: The teachings of Jesus often presented moral and ethical challenges to His listeners. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges conventional understandings of righteousness, urging His followers to exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees (
Matthew 5:20). His teachings challenge believers to live out the principles of the Kingdom of God in their daily lives.
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Personal Challenges: Individuals in the Bible also faced personal challenges that tested their character and faithfulness. Job is a prime example, as he faced immense suffering and loss yet remained steadfast in his faith. In
Job 1:21 , he declares, "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD."
Theological Implications:The concept of being challenged in the Bible often serves as a catalyst for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. Challenges, whether they come in the form of trials, divine commands, or moral teachings, are opportunities for believers to demonstrate their faith and commitment to God's will. They remind Christians of the need for perseverance, trust, and obedience in their walk with God.
In summary, while the specific term "challengeth" may not appear in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, the essence of being challenged is woven throughout the biblical narrative, calling believers to a life of faithfulness and devotion.
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"There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in...
... There the soul stands trembling, and the conscience witnesseth and approveth all
that the wordchallengeth of, so that the sinner's mouth is stopped, and can...
"The Carnal Mind is Enmity against God for it is not Subject to...
... This hechallengeth of us, whoever hear and profess the gospel, this is your
profession"if ye understand it"that Jesus Christ shall be your well-beloved...
Christ the End of the Law
... Yea, the Holy Spirit by the mouth of Paulchallengeth all men, angels, and devils,
to lay anything to the charge of God's elect, since Christ hath died....
"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on...
... My consciencechallengeth and writeth bitter things against me, yet I have an
answer in that blood that speaketh better things than Abel's....
A Few Sighs from Hell;
... so long, that thy heart may grow too hard, and thine ear too heavy to hear at all;
but, certainly, this being the greatest business,challengeth the first and...
Substitution
... see him turning his face heavenward to the throne of God, and hear him cry "Who
is he that condemneth?" as with unblushing countenance hechallengeth the Judge...
Faith and Repentance Inseparable
... them now! You must not keep one of them; throw them down at once! The gospel
challengeth him that he believe in Jesus now. So long...
The Irish Articles of Religion. AD 1615.
... The power which the Bishop of Rome nowchallengeth to be supreme head of the universal
Church of Christ, and to be above all emperors, kings, and princes, is a...
Seasonable Counsel: Or, Advice to Sufferers.
... 17). Yea, to do this, is that which hechallengeth, as that which is peculiar
to himself. "Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts?...
The Pharisee and the Publican
... Pharisee. 1. By this prayer the Pharisee doth appropriate to himself conversion;
hechallengeth it to himself and to his fellows. "I...
Thesaurus
Challengeth (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Challengeth (1 Occurrence). Exodus 22:9 For all
manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for
...Challenged (3 Occurrences)
Challenging (1 Occurrence)
Raiment (75 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep,
for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing which anotherchallengeth to be...
Judges (117 Occurrences)
... Exodus 22:9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep,
for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing which anotherchallengeth to be...
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