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The term "goeth" is an archaic English form of the verb "go," commonly found in the King James Version of the Bible and other older translations. It is used to describe movement or action, often in a continuous or habitual sense. In the Berean Standard Bible , this term is typically rendered in modern English as "goes."
Biblical Usage:1.
General Movement: The word "goeth" is frequently used in the Bible to describe physical movement from one place to another. For example, in
Genesis 24:58 (KJV), Rebekah is asked if she will go with Abraham's servant, and she responds affirmatively. In the BSB, this is rendered in contemporary language, emphasizing the action of going.
2.
Spiritual Journey: The concept of "going" is often used metaphorically to describe one's spiritual journey or walk with God. In
Psalm 23:4 (KJV), the psalmist writes, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." The BSB translates this passage to convey the ongoing journey of faith and trust in God's protection.
3.
Divine Guidance: The Bible frequently uses "goeth" to illustrate the guidance provided by God to His people. In
Exodus 13:21 (KJV), it is written, "And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way." The BSB captures this divine leadership, emphasizing God's active role in guiding His people.
4.
Moral and Ethical Conduct: The term is also used to describe moral and ethical behavior. In
Proverbs 4:18 (KJV), it states, "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." The BSB reflects this as a continual progression in righteousness, highlighting the journey of living according to God's will.
5.
Eschatological Implications: In prophetic and eschatological contexts, "goeth" can refer to the unfolding of divine plans. In
Revelation 6:2 (KJV), the rider on the white horse "went forth conquering, and to conquer." The BSB presents this as part of the apocalyptic vision, indicating the movement of God's purposes in history.
Theological Significance:The use of "goeth" in the Bible underscores the dynamic nature of faith and the believer's life. It reflects the ongoing relationship between God and His people, characterized by movement, growth, and transformation. The term invites readers to consider their own spiritual journey and the ways in which they are called to "go" in obedience to God's will.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to reflect on the areas of their lives where they are called to "go" in faith, whether it be in service, mission, or personal growth. The biblical use of "goeth" serves as a reminder of the active and living nature of faith, urging Christians to continually seek God's guidance and direction in their daily walk.
Strong's Hebrew
4608. maaleh -- an ascent... acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively)
priority -- ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that
goeth up, going up, hill
...3996. mabo -- entrance, a coming in, entering
... west; also (adverb with preposition) towards -- by which came, as cometh, in coming,
as men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, wheregoeth, going down...
Library
Who is She thatGoeth up by the Wilderness, Like a Pillar of Smoke...
... CHAPTER III. 6. Who is she thatgoeth up by the wilderness, like a pillar of smoke,
from the incense of myrrh and frankincense and all powders of the perfumer?...
But, Lo, that LambGoeth by a virgin Road...
... Section 29. But, lo, That Lambgoeth by a Virgin road? 29. But, lo, That
Lambgoeth by a Virgin road, how shall they go after...
On the Same Words of the Gospel, John xvi. 8, "He Will Convict the...
... Of righteousness, because I go to the Father." They believed not, Hegoeth
to the Father. Their sin therefore, and His righteousness....
Love Makes Suns
... THE BOOK OF JUDGES LOVE MAKES SUNS. 'Let them that love Him be as the sun
when hegoeth forth in his might.' Judges 5:51. These are...
Things which Defile
... Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from withoutgoeth into the man, it cannot defile
him; because itgoeth not into his heart, but into his belly, andgoeth out...
Then Answered Certain of the Scribes and Pharisees, that they...
... [1150] The unclean spirit, when hegoeth out of the man, departeth, andgoeth about
through places wherein are no waters, that he may find rest for himself...
Rejection of the Tradition of the Elders.
... Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from withoutgoeth into the man, it cannot defile
him; because itgoeth not into his heart, but into his belly, andgoeth out...
The Shepherd of Our Souls.
... as a shepherd doth his flock[6]." And as He says Himself in the parable before us,
"He calleth His own sheep by name and leadeth them out, andgoeth before them...
Balaam's Prophecy. (Numb. xxiv. 17-19. )
... Carried by the Spirit into the far distant future, Balaam sees here how a stargoeth
out of Jacob and a sceptre riseth out of Israel, and how this sceptre...
Psalm CXXVI.
... The Lord answered them as was fitting, and said unto the crowds whom He had called
unto Him, "Hear ye all, and understand: not that whichgoeth into the mouth...
Thesaurus
Goeth (1176 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Goeth (1176 Occurrences).
Goeth is used 1176 times in
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...Shutteth (17 Occurrences)
... Judges 3:22 and the haft alsogoeth in after the blade, and the fat shutteth on
the blade, that he hath not drawn the sword out of his belly, and itgoeth out...
Layeth (76 Occurrences)
... which 'is' on thee, and keep hold on it;' and she keepeth hold on it, and he measureth
six 'measures' of barley, and layeth 'it' on her; and hegoeth into the...
Leaveth (25 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 39:12 and she catcheth him by his garment, saying, 'Lie with me;'
and he leaveth his garment in her hand, and fleeth, andgoeth without. (YLT)....
Fighteth (23 Occurrences)
... revile you, (YLT). Judges 9:39 And Gaalgoeth out before the masters of
Shechem, and fighteth against Abimelech, (YLT). Judges 9:52...
Ramath (10 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 2:11 And Elkanahgoeth to Ramath, unto his house, and the youth hath been
serving Jehovah, 'in' the presence of Eli the priest; (YLT)....
Boweth (53 Occurrences)
... Exodus 18:7 And Mosesgoeth out to meet his father-in-law, and boweth himself, and
kisseth him, and they ask one at another of welfare, and come into the tent...
Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:16 And shegoeth and sitteth by herself over-against, afar off, about
a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;' and she...
Weepeth (29 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:16 And shegoeth and sitteth by herself over-against, afar off, about
a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;' and she...
Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... Numbers 11:24 And Mosesgoeth out, and speaketh unto the people the words of Jehovah,
and gathereth seventy men of the elders of the people, and causeth them...
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