Topical Encyclopedia
The term "committeth" is an archaic form of the verb "commit," often found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of engaging in a particular behavior or action, typically with a sense of ongoing or habitual practice. In the context of Scripture, "committeth" frequently appears in discussions of sin, righteousness, and the moral obligations of believers.
Biblical Usage:1.
Sin and Transgression: The term "committeth" is often associated with sin, indicating a continuous or habitual practice of wrongdoing. In 1
John 3:4 , it is written, "Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; indeed, sin is lawlessness." Here, the act of committing sin is equated with living in a state of lawlessness, highlighting the seriousness of habitual sin in the life of a believer.
2.
Righteousness and Obedience: Conversely, "committeth" can also refer to the practice of righteousness. In 1
John 3:9 , it states, "No one who is born of God practices sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God." This passage emphasizes the transformative power of being born of God, suggesting that those who are truly regenerated will not continue in a pattern of sin.
3.
Moral and Ethical Conduct: The use of "committeth" in the Bible often underscores the importance of moral and ethical conduct. In
John 8:34 , Jesus declares, "Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin." This statement highlights the enslaving nature of sin when it is committed habitually, contrasting it with the freedom found in Christ.
4.
Judgment and Accountability: The concept of "committeth" also carries implications for divine judgment and accountability. In
Romans 2:6 , Paul writes, "God 'will repay each one according to his deeds.'" This reflects the biblical principle that individuals are accountable for their actions, whether they commit acts of righteousness or sin.
Theological Implications:The use of "committeth" in Scripture serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle between sin and righteousness in the life of a believer. It calls for self-examination and repentance, urging Christians to live in accordance with God's commandments. The habitual practice of sin is seen as incompatible with the new life in Christ, while the practice of righteousness is evidence of genuine faith and transformation.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to examine their lives for patterns of behavior that may indicate a habitual practice of sin. Through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to pursue holiness and righteousness, reflecting the character of Christ in their daily lives. The concept of "committeth" serves as both a warning and an encouragement to live faithfully in obedience to God's Word.
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Moses, Allowing Divorce, and Christ Prohibiting It, Explained John...
... But Christ prohibits divorce, saying, "Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth
another,committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her that is put away...
1 John ii. 27-iii. 8
... Whosoevercommitteth sincommitteth also iniquity. Sin is iniquity.... He thatcommitteth
sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning....
Freedom.
... The Truth shall make you free.... Whosoevercommitteth sin, is the servant of sin.
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever....
The Domestic Relation.
... "And he [Jesus] saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and
marry another,committeth adultery against her. And if a...
Journey to Jerusalem. Concerning Divorce.
... 11 And he saith unto them, ^a 9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his
wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another,committeth adultery: ^b...
Letter Lv. To Amandus.
... of the blessed apostle Paul to the Corinthians where he says: "every sin that a
man doeth is without the body; but he thatcommitteth fornication sinneth...
Exposition: 1 John 3:1-10
... "Whosoevercommitteth sin transgresseth also the law for sin is the transgression
of the law.... He thatcommitteth sin is of the devil."....
Sanctified by Faith
... Rom.6:18-22. "Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever
committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant...
Master of Men but Servant of All
... And he saith unto them: "Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another,
committeth adultery against her. And if a woman shall...
Divorce
... And He saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another,
committeth adultery against her: and if she herself shall put away her husband...
Thesaurus
Committeth (22 Occurrences)...Committeth (22 Occurrences).
... Mark 10:11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put
away his wife, and marry another,
committeth adultery against her.
...Lewdness (68 Occurrences)
... shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of lewdness, causeth her to commit
adultery: and whoever shall marry her that is divorced,committeth adultery....
Marry (48 Occurrences)
... shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit
adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorcedcommitteth adultery...
Fornication (52 Occurrences)
... shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit
adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorcedcommitteth adultery...
Marrieth (4 Occurrences)
... Matthew 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be
for fornication, and shall marry another,committeth adultery: and whoso...
Putteth (182 Occurrences)
... putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress:
and whosoever shall marry her when she is put awaycommitteth adultery....
Committing (30 Occurrences)
... Committing (30 Occurrences). Mark 10:12 and if a woman may put away her husband,
and is married to another, shecommitteth adultery.' (See NAS)....
Neighbour's (30 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 20:10 And the man thatcommitteth adultery with another man's wife, even
he thatcommitteth adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the...
Committest (3 Occurrences)
... of the law. (WBS). Ezekiel 16:32 A wife thatcommitteth adultery! that taketh
strangers instead of her husband! (See JPS). Hosea 5...
Adultery (49 Occurrences)
... The penalty is death for both guilty parties: "And the man thatcommitteth adultery
with another man's wife, even he thatcommitteth adultery with his...
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