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Definition and Etymology:The term "formeth" is an archaic English verb form, derived from the root "form," meaning to shape, create, or mold. It is often used in older translations of the Bible to describe the act of God shaping or creating something. The suffix "-eth" is a third-person singular present tense ending used in Early Modern English, particularly in the King James Version of the Bible.
Biblical Usage:In the context of the Bible, "formeth" is used to describe God's creative power and His ability to shape the universe and humanity according to His divine will. This term emphasizes the active and ongoing nature of God's creative work.
Scriptural References:1.
Isaiah 45:7 : "I form the light and create darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things."
In this verse, the word "form" is used to describe God's sovereign control over creation, highlighting His power to bring both light and darkness into existence. The use of "formeth" in older translations underscores the continuous and deliberate action of God in shaping the world.
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Isaiah 43:1 : "But now, thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.'"
Here, "formed" is used to convey God's intimate involvement in the creation and formation of Israel as a nation. It reflects the personal and purposeful nature of God's relationship with His people.
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Jeremiah 1:5 : "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
This passage illustrates the concept of divine foreknowledge and purpose. The use of "formeth" in older translations emphasizes God's active role in shaping the prophet Jeremiah even before his birth, signifying a divine plan and calling.
Theological Significance:The concept of God as the one who "formeth" underscores His role as the ultimate Creator and Sustainer of all things. It reflects the belief in God's omnipotence and His intimate involvement in the details of creation. This term also conveys the idea that creation is not a one-time event but an ongoing process in which God continues to shape and mold His creation according to His will.
Related Concepts:·
Creation: The act of God bringing the universe and all life into existence. The term "formeth" is closely associated with the biblical accounts of creation, particularly in Genesis, where God is depicted as the divine craftsman.
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Providence: The doctrine that God continuously upholds and governs all things. The use of "formeth" highlights God's ongoing involvement in the world and His ability to direct the course of history.
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Divine Sovereignty: The belief in God's supreme authority and control over all creation. The term "formeth" reflects the understanding that nothing occurs outside of God's will and purpose.
Conclusion:The term "formeth" serves as a powerful reminder of God's creative authority and His intimate involvement in the world. It emphasizes the continuous and purposeful nature of God's work in shaping both the physical universe and the lives of individuals. Through this concept, believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereign plan and His ability to bring about His purposes in all things.
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the Use of Humiliation
... Yet is it so prevalent in some of us, that it inditeth our discourses, it chooseth
our company, itformeth our countenances, it putteth the accent and emphasis...
"Christ is Our Way" --"Mankind Shall be Restored from Double Death...
... we are made sensual, so soon mercy and grace begin to work, having of us care and
keeping with pity and love: in which working the Holy Ghostformeth, in our...
Smitten in Vain
... For, lo, He thatformeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto
man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon...
Community in Certain Points of Marcionite and Jewish Error...
... Since, then, Christ was announced by the Creator, "whoformeth the lightning, and
createth the wind, and declareth unto man His Christ," as the prophet Joel...
And Herein Consisteth the Infinite Goodness of God, in the Birth...
... All things stand in the will, and everything animate or inanimate is the effect
and produce of that will, which worketh in it, andformeth it to be that which...
victor Relies on Ambiguous Scriptures.
... This writer however, simply because he reads that God "giveth" souls, [2427] "hath
made" souls, "formeth" souls, supposes that these phrases amount to a denial...
Whether the Notional Acts Proceed from Something?
... by reason of what is said (Zech.12:1): "Thus saith the Lord Who stretcheth forth
the heavens, and layeth the foundations of the earth, andformeth the spirit...
The Tenth Chapter of the Gospel of John. Of the Shepherd, and the...
... For He saith to Peter, in whom singly Heformeth the Church; "Peter, lovest thou
Me?" He answered, "Lord, I do love Thee." "Feed My sheep." And a third time...
The Replacement of the Fallen Angels by Elect Men (28-30); the...
... We are then truly free when God ordereth our lives, that is,formeth and createth
us not as men"this he hath already done"but also as good men, which he is...
On the Difficulties and Duties of the Christian Life.
... It is he who bothformeth and enliveneth the child; and yet he hath appointed the
marriage-bed as the ordinary means for the propagation of mankind....
Thesaurus
Formeth (11 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Formeth (11 Occurrences).
... (YLT). Deuteronomy 32:18 The
Rock that begat thee thou forgettest, And neglectest God who
formeth thee. (YLT)
...Forming (27 Occurrences)
Formerly (55 Occurrences)
Neglectest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Neglectest (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 32:18 The Rock
that begat thee thou forgettest, And neglectest God whoformeth thee. (YLT)....
Neglected (10 Occurrences)
... us, (YLT). Deuteronomy 32:18 The Rock that begat thee thou forgettest, And
neglectest God whoformeth thee. (See NAS). 1 Chronicles...
Forgettest (6 Occurrences)
... thy hands. (DBY). Deuteronomy 32:18 The Rock that begat thee thou forgettest,
And neglectest God whoformeth thee. (YLT). Psalms 44...
Planteth (10 Occurrences)
... age-during; (YLT). Psalms 94:9 He who planteth the ear doth He not hear?
He whoformeth the eye doth He not see? (YLT). Proverbs 31...
Breatheth (8 Occurrences)
... Genesis 2:7 And Jehovah Godformeth the man -- dust from the ground, and breatheth
into his nostrils breath of life, and the man becometh a living creature....
Becometh (82 Occurrences)
... Genesis 2:7 And Jehovah Godformeth the man -- dust from the ground, and breatheth
into his nostrils breath of life, and the man becometh a living creature....
Chalk (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:13 The worker in wood stretcheth out a line; he marketh it out with red
chalk; heformeth it with sharp tools, and he marketh it out with the compass...
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