Topical Encyclopedia
The term "givest" is an archaic form of the verb "give," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version. It is a second person singular form, used when addressing one person directly. In the context of the Bible, "givest" often appears in prayers, commandments, and teachings, reflecting the act of giving as a divine attribute and a human responsibility.
Divine GivingIn Scripture, God is frequently depicted as the ultimate giver, bestowing blessings, wisdom, and life itself upon His creation.
James 1:5 states, "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." This passage highlights God's willingness to give generously to those who seek Him.
The act of giving is also central to the nature of God as seen in
John 3:16 : "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Here, the giving of Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God's love and grace.
Human Responsibility to GiveBelievers are called to emulate God's generosity in their own lives. The Bible encourages acts of giving as a reflection of faith and obedience. In
Matthew 6:3-4 , Jesus instructs, "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of giving in
2 Corinthians 9:7 : "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This verse underscores the attitude with which giving should be approached—willingly and joyfully.
Prayer and PetitionThe use of "givest" is often found in prayers, where individuals petition God for His provision and guidance. In the Lord's Prayer, as recorded in
Matthew 6:11 , Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread." This request acknowledges God as the provider of all needs.
Wisdom and UnderstandingThe Bible also speaks of God giving wisdom and understanding to those who seek it. In
1 Kings 3:9 , Solomon prays, "Give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil." God's response to Solomon's request is a testament to His willingness to give wisdom to those who ask with a sincere heart.
ConclusionThe concept of "givest" in the Bible encompasses both the divine act of giving and the human responsibility to give. It reflects the character of God as a generous provider and calls believers to mirror that generosity in their own lives. Through giving, both divine and human, the Bible reveals a profound connection between love, faith, and obedience.
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These Things Considered, as Much as ThouGivest, O My God...
... Book XII Chapter XII These things considered, as much as Thougivest,
O my God? These things considered, as much as Thougivest...
Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea
... How shall we show our love to thee. Whogivest all? The golden sunshine, vernal
air,.... Where harvests ripen, thou art there. Whogivest all....
What the Truth Saith Inwardly Without Noise of Words
... of them. They show the way, but Thougivest strength for the journey. They...
They water, but Thougivest the increase. They cry with...
On the Words of the Gospel, John ii. 2, "And Jesus Also was Bidden...
... Thougivest me but little, I will repay more. Thougivest me earthly things, I will
repay heavenly. Thougivest me temporal things, I will restore eternal....
Table Prayers.
... The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thougivest them their meat in due season:
Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing....
To the Matrons of the Church of the Living God.
... Thougivest the terror of the law from thy ears to the wind.... Thou who wast formerly
most illustrious,givest to thyself the guise of one who is contemptible....
That the Greatness and Charity of God is Shown to Men in the...
... give me the heavenly food and bread of angels to eat; none other, in truth, than
Thyself, The living bread, which didst descend from heaven; andgivest life to...
Come from Lebanon, My Spouse, Come from Lebanon, Come; Thou Shalt...
... Is this because Thou sometimesgivest the name of Lebanon to Jerusalem, or wouldst
Thou, perchance, by the loftiness of this great mountain, indicate the...
Wisely, O Jesu, Didst Thou Tell Thy Disciples
... How is it possible, but Thou shouldst be an infinite Comforter; whogivest me a
being as wide as eternity; a well-being as blessed as the Deity; a temple of...
1 Timothy v. 8
... And if thougivest to the poor, disdain not thyself to give it, for it is not to
the poor that it is given, but to Christ; and who is so wretched, as to...
Thesaurus
Givest (31 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Givest (31 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 14:17 For thou
verily
givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. (KJV ASV DBY WBS).
...Lowliness (9 Occurrences)
... ASV DBY RSV). 2 Samuel 22:36 And Thougivest to me the shield of Thy salvation,
And Thy lowliness maketh me great. (YLT). Psalms 18...
Whoredoms (34 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:33 They give gifts to all harlots; but thougivest thy gifts to all thy
lovers, and bribest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy...
Lewdness (68 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:33 They give gifts to all lewd women: but thougivest thy gifts to all
thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come to thee on every side for thy...
Harlotries (22 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:33 They give gifts to all harlots; but thougivest thy gifts to all thy
lovers, and bribest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy...
Unlawful (9 Occurrences)
... 16:34 And the contrary is in thee from other women in thy unlawful commerce, whereas
none followeth thee to commit lewdness: and in that thougivest a reward...
Openest (2 Occurrences)
... Openest (2 Occurrences). Psalms 104:28 That thougivest them they gather: thou openest
thine hand, they are filled with good. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)....
Grief (252 Occurrences)
... case" (Jonah 4:6); yara`, "to be evil," Deuteronomy 15:10, the Revised Version
(British and American) "Thy heart shall not be grieved when thougivest unto him...
Grieve (29 Occurrences)
... case" (Jonah 4:6); yara`, "to be evil," Deuteronomy 15:10, the Revised Version
(British and American) "Thy heart shall not be grieved when thougivest unto him...
Whores (2 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:33 They give gifts to all whores: but thougivest thy gifts to all thy
lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy...
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