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The term "escapeth" is an archaic form of the verb "escape," often found in older translations of the Bible. It denotes the act of fleeing from danger, avoiding harm, or being delivered from peril. In the context of Scripture, "escapeth" frequently refers to divine deliverance, where God provides a way out for His people from physical, spiritual, or moral danger.
Biblical Usage and Themes1.
Divine Deliverance: The concept of escape is closely tied to God's intervention on behalf of His people. In the Old Testament, God often provides a means of escape for the Israelites from their enemies or from impending judgment. For example, in
1 Samuel 19:10, David "escapeth" from Saul's attempt on his life, illustrating God's protection over His anointed.
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Moral and Spiritual Escape: The New Testament expands the idea of escape to include deliverance from sin and temptation. In
1 Corinthians 10:13 , Paul assures believers, "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it." This passage highlights God's provision of a way out from spiritual trials.
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Judgment and Wrath: The Bible also speaks of escape in the context of divine judgment. In
Hebrews 2:3 , the writer warns, "how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?" This rhetorical question underscores the impossibility of escaping God's judgment without accepting the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.
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Prophetic and Eschatological Contexts: In prophetic literature, escape is often associated with the end times and the deliverance of the faithful. In
Luke 21:36 , Jesus advises, "But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all that is going to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man." This verse encourages vigilance and prayer as means to escape the trials of the last days.
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Historical Examples: Throughout biblical history, numerous individuals and groups experience escape as a form of divine intervention. The Israelites' exodus from Egypt is a foundational narrative of escape, symbolizing God's power to deliver His people from bondage. Similarly, Lot's escape from Sodom (
Genesis 19:17) serves as a vivid example of God's mercy and judgment.
Theological ImplicationsThe theme of escape in the Bible underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It reassures believers of His ability to deliver them from both temporal and eternal dangers. The concept also serves as a reminder of the necessity of faith and obedience, as those who "escapeth" often do so by heeding God's warnings and commands.
Practical ApplicationFor believers today, the biblical theme of escape encourages reliance on God's provision and guidance. It calls for a life of prayer, vigilance, and trust in God's promises. Understanding that God provides a way of escape from temptation and trials can empower Christians to live victoriously in a fallen world.
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Elijah's Weakness, and Its Cube
... And it shall come to pass, that him thatescapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu
slay: and him thatescapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.18....
"What Doest Thou Here?"
... And it shall come to pass, that him thatescapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu
slay: and him thatescapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay."....
For Constant Christian Friendship.
... love but to good words moveth While he keeps a hateful mood, Whom self-interest
rules ever, Who when honey falls, stays never, Butescapeth speedily," Ever...
Of Death and Dying. --Psalm Xc.
... holy! This fire it is consumes in all Our bones the marrow ever; And hence
it is that great or small From deathescapeth never....
Our Lord Subdued his Might and Constrained It, that his Living...
... they are written, upon my limbs. Because of Thee, O Jesus, I went in and made a
reckoning, that I might show Thee that there is none thatescapeth my hands....
The Enchanted Ground
... A volcano may burst somewhere near him, and he may be in imminent peril;
but heescapeth not; he is sound asleep, he is insensible....
John xi. 49, 50
... For this end coming among them continually Heescapeth, and restraineth them when
they take counsel [1843] to kill Him, and maketh them to be in perplexity...
The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money...
... He that committeth fornication, and [109] uncovereth his nakedness, hath become
the servant of fornication, andescapeth not [110] from the power thereof, even...
Homilies of St. John Chrysostom,
... But the otherescapeth all this anxious thought and trouble by extemporizing
his table, and not being careful about it for many days before....
The Prophet Amos.
... and break them upon the heads of all; and I will kill their remnant by the sword:
he that fleeth away of them shall not flee away, and he thatescapeth of them...
Thesaurus
Escapeth (11 Occurrences)...Escapeth (11 Occurrences).
... (YLT). 1 Samuel 19:12 And Michal causeth David to go down
through the window, and he goeth on, and fleeth, and
escapeth; (YLT).
...Fleeth (54 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 1 Samuel 19:12 And Michal causeth David to go down through the window,
and he goeth on, and fleeth, andescapeth; (YLT). 1...
Eli'sha (52 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 19:17 And it shall come to pass, that him thatescapeth from the sword of
Hazael shall Jehu slay; and him thatescapeth from the sword of Jehu shall...
Haz'ael (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 19:17 And it shall come to pass, that him thatescapeth from the sword of
Hazael shall Jehu slay; and him thatescapeth from the sword of Jehu shall...
Escapes (11 Occurrences)
Escaping (13 Occurrences)
Inhabitress (12 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Jeremiah 48:19 Stand by the way, and watch, inhabitress of Aroer; ask him
that fleeth, and her thatescapeth; say, What is done? (DBY)....
Freeth (1 Occurrence)
... through the wall, and he freeth himself from the presence of Saul, and he smiteth
the javelin through the wall; and David hath fled andescapeth during that...
Espy (2 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Jeremiah 48:19 O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him
that fleeth, and her thatescapeth, and say, What is done? (KJV WBS)....
Pursueth (28 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 1 Kings 20:20 and smite each his man, and Aram fleeth, and Israel pursueth
them, and Ben-Hadad king of Aramescapeth on a horse, and the horsemen; (YLT)....
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