Topical Encyclopedia
The term "deliverest" is an archaic form of the verb "deliver," often found in older translations of the Bible. It refers to the act of being saved or rescued, particularly by divine intervention. In the context of Scripture, deliverance is a central theme, illustrating God's power and willingness to save His people from physical, spiritual, and eternal peril.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, deliverance is frequently associated with God's intervention in the lives of the Israelites. One of the most significant examples is the Exodus, where God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. In
Exodus 3:8 , God declares, "I have come down to deliver them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey."
The Psalms are replete with references to God's deliverance. David often cries out for deliverance from his enemies and personal distress. In
Psalm 18:2 , David proclaims, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Prophetic DeliveranceThe prophets also speak of deliverance, often in the context of future hope and restoration.
Isaiah 46:4 reassures, "Even to your old age and gray hairs I will carry you. I have made you, and I will bear you; I will carry you and deliver you." This promise of deliverance extends beyond immediate physical rescue to encompass spiritual salvation and eternal security.
New Testament FulfillmentIn the New Testament, deliverance takes on a more profound spiritual dimension through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate deliverer, saving humanity from sin and death. In
Matthew 1:21 , the angel tells Joseph, "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins."
The Apostle Paul frequently discusses deliverance in his epistles, emphasizing the spiritual liberation believers experience through Christ. In
Colossians 1:13 , Paul writes, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son."
Spiritual and Eternal DeliveranceDeliverance in the Christian life is not limited to physical or temporal circumstances but extends to spiritual and eternal realms. Believers are delivered from the power of sin and the fear of death.
Romans 7:24-25 captures this struggle and victory: "What a wretched man I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord!"
Practical ImplicationsThe concept of deliverance encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It serves as a reminder of God's past faithfulness and a promise of His future intervention. Christians are called to live in the freedom that comes from being delivered, continually seeking God's help in times of trouble and relying on His strength to overcome life's challenges.
Deliverance is both a present reality and a future hope, encapsulating the Christian journey from bondage to freedom, from death to life, and from despair to eternal joy in the presence of God.
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General Service to a Nun-Martyr.
... Thou healest the sick,deliverest from passions and drivest away the godless assaults
of the enemies; thoudeliverest from calamities those who hymn thee and...
Psalm XXXV.
... 12. "Whichdeliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him; yea, the poor
and needy from him that spoileth him."...Who thatdeliverest, but He who is...
The General Service to Saints Andrew of Constantinople, Isidore of...
... lamentations vociferate: Woe unto me! How dost thou suffer Whodeliverest
men from pains, as Lover of men? If the Celebration be...
How the Canaanites Brought the Israelites under Slavery for Twenty...
... said that he would not be the general unless she would also go as a general with
him, she had indignation at what he said "Thou, O Barak,deliverest up meanly...
To Thee be Praise, Glory to Thee, Fountain of Mercies. ...
... And behold, Thou art at hand, anddeliverest us from our wretched wanderings, and
placest us in Thy way, and dost comfort us, and say, "Run; I will carry you...
The Fear of Death and Judgment Called Him, Believing in the...
... And behold, Thou art near, anddeliverest us from our wretched wanderings, and
stablishest us in Thy way, and dost comfort us, and say, "Run; I will carry you...
David's Song of victory
... down peoples under me, And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest
me up above them that rise up against me: Thoudeliverest me from the...
About the Demon that Dwelt in the Woman.
... who for our sakes hast been judged and kept in prison, and freest all that are in
bonds; who hast been called a deceiver, [2369] and whodeliverest Thine own...
Of the Love of God
... that that was broken. The fallen thou restorest; the bond thoudeliverest;
man thou makest even with angels. Thou raisest up those...
The Worship of the Synagogue
... Keep Satan from before and from behind us, and hide us in the shadow of Thy wings,
for Thou art a God Who helpest anddeliverest us; and Thou, O God, art a...
Thesaurus
Deliverest (7 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Deliverest (7 Occurrences). Luke 22:48 And Jesus said
to him, Judas,
deliverest thou up the Son of man with a kiss? (DBY).
...Rescue (92 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 22:49 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies; yea, Thou liftest me
up above them that rise up against me; Thoudeliverest me from the violent man...
Rescued (49 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 22:49 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies; yea, Thou liftest me
up above them that rise up against me; Thoudeliverest me from the violent man...
Delivereth (49 Occurrences)
Liftest (9 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 22:49 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me
up above them that rise up against me; Thoudeliverest me from the violent man...
Withstanders (15 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 2 Samuel 22:49 And bringing me forth from mine enemies, Yea, above my
withstanders Thou raisest me up. From a man of violence Thoudeliverest me. (YLT)....
Removest (2 Occurrences)
... Thou -- thou eatest, and thou art not satisfied, And thy pit 'is' in thy midst,
And thou removest, and dost not deliver, And that which thoudeliverest, to a...
Raisest (4 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 22:49 And bringing me forth from mine enemies, Yea, above my withstanders
Thou raisest me up. From a man of violence Thoudeliverest me. (YLT)....
Robbeth (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 35:10 All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, Whodeliverest
the poor from him that is too strong for him, Yea, the poor and the needy...
Rescueth (5 Occurrences)
... Psalms 18:48 He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them
that rise up against me; Thoudeliverest me from the violent man. (ASV)....
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