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The term "discovereth" is an archaic form of the verb "discover," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version (KJV). In the context of Scripture, "discovereth" generally means to uncover, reveal, or make known something that was previously hidden or unknown. This concept is significant in biblical theology, as it often pertains to the revelation of divine truths, the uncovering of sin, or the manifestation of God's will.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Revelation of Truth: In the Bible, God is often depicted as the one who "discovereth" or reveals truth to humanity. This revelation can come through His Word, through prophets, or through the Holy Spirit. For instance, in the Psalms, the psalmist speaks of God revealing His ways and truths to those who seek Him. The act of God revealing Himself and His will is central to the relationship between God and His people.
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Uncovering Sin: The concept of "discovereth" is also used in the context of exposing sin. In the prophetic books, God often reveals the sins of Israel and other nations, calling them to repentance. This uncovering is not merely for condemnation but serves as a call to return to righteousness and obedience to God's commandments.
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Manifestation of God's Power: The Bible also uses the term in relation to the manifestation of God's power and glory. For example, when God acts in history, His deeds "discover" His might and sovereignty to the nations. This revelation serves as a testament to His authority and as a call for all people to acknowledge Him as the one true God.
Scriptural ReferencesWhile the Berean Standard Bible may not use the exact term "discovereth," the concept is present in various passages. For example, in
Proverbs 25:2 , it is written: "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out." This verse highlights the divine prerogative to reveal or conceal truths according to His sovereign will.
In the New Testament, the idea of revelation is central to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus often spoke in parables, which were later "discovered" or explained to His disciples, revealing deeper spiritual truths. The apostle Paul also speaks of the mystery of the Gospel being revealed to the saints (
Ephesians 3:3-5).
Theological ImplicationsThe act of God "discovering" or revealing is foundational to understanding the nature of divine-human interaction. It underscores the belief that God is not distant or unknowable but actively engages with His creation, making His will and purposes known. This revelation is both a gift and a responsibility, as it calls believers to respond in faith and obedience.
Furthermore, the uncovering of sin serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and the transformative power of God's grace. It is through the revelation of sin and the subsequent call to repentance that believers are drawn closer to God and conformed to the image of Christ.
In summary, the concept of "discovereth" in the Bible encompasses the revelation of divine truth, the uncovering of sin, and the manifestation of God's power, all of which are integral to the biblical narrative and the believer's journey of faith.
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Above All, ManDiscovereth the Glory of God
... THE SECOND CENTURY 23 Above all, mandiscovereth the glory of God. Above
all, mandiscovereth the glory of God; who being himself...
"And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up...
... First, The Spiritdiscovereth unto men, not only sin, but the loathsomeness of
sin, its heinous nature, how offensive it is to God's holy eye....
"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on...
... our purpose, when the soul is pressed under burdens of sin and misery, of duty and
insufficiency, and inability to do it, then the gospeldiscovereth unto the...
On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxv. 1, "Then Shall the Kingdom...
... may be thou dost not discover anything in thine own conscience; but He who seeth
better, whose Divine glance penetrateth into deeper things,discovereth it may...
"There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in...
... They thought trouble came out of the ground and dust, either by a natural necessity,
or by chance, but the word of Goddiscovereth unto us the ground of it...
What Fruit had I Then Wretched Man! in those Things...
... also nothing. What is, in truth? who can teach me, save He that enlighteneth
my heart, anddiscovereth its dark corners? What is...
As in the Former Psalms He Propeseth True and Celestial Joys
... As in the former psalms he propeseth true and celestial joys, so in this
following hediscovereth the vanity of false imaginations....
No Man Cometh to the Father but by Me.
... V. Itdiscovereth the ground of that truth, that there are but few that are saved,
for none cometh to the Father but by him; few, in respect of the whole world...
Whether Prophecy Pertains to Knowledge?
... Divine things, whereby prophecy is completed; by its means the veil of darkness
and ignorance is removed, according to Job 12:22, "Hediscovereth great things...
Some General Uses from this Useful Truth, that Christ is the Truth...
... God for his own glory maketh, sometime or other, truth shine in upon their soul,
whichdiscovereth that mistake, and presently, the grace of God in their soul...
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Discovereth (2 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Discovereth (2 Occurrences). Job 12:22 He
discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of death.
...Discovered (46 Occurrences)
Discovering (1 Occurrence)
Discover (28 Occurrences)
...discovereth the forests," where the Revised Version (British and American) reads,
"strippeth the forests bare," ie "strippeth the forests of their leaves...
Hinds (7 Occurrences)
... Psalms 29:9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, anddiscovereth the
forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory....
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