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Definition and Usage:The term "hidest" is an archaic form of the verb "hide," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of concealing or covering something, often in a spiritual or moral context. In the Berean Standard Bible , the modern equivalent "hide" is typically used, but understanding the term "hidest" is essential for studying older biblical texts and literature.
Biblical Context:In the Bible, the concept of hiding is multifaceted, encompassing both physical concealment and spiritual or emotional hiding. It can refer to God's actions, human behavior, or the natural world.
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God's Actions: · God is sometimes described as hiding His face from His people, often as a response to their sin or disobedience. This is a metaphorical way of expressing divine displeasure or judgment. For example, in
Isaiah 59:2 , it is written, "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear."
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Human Behavior: · Humans are depicted as hiding from God, often due to shame or guilt. This is first seen in the account of Adam and Eve, who hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden after their disobedience (
Genesis 3:8). This act of hiding signifies a broken relationship with God and an attempt to escape accountability.
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Protection and Refuge: · Conversely, hiding can also be a positive action, where God is seen as a refuge or hiding place for His people. In
Psalm 32:7 , the psalmist declares, "You are my hiding place; You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance." Here, hiding is associated with divine protection and comfort.
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Wisdom and Understanding: · The Bible also speaks of wisdom and understanding as treasures that are hidden, emphasizing their value and the effort required to attain them.
Proverbs 2:4 encourages seeking wisdom as one would search for hidden treasures.
Theological Implications:The act of hiding, whether by God or humans, carries significant theological implications. It reflects the nature of sin and its consequences, the need for repentance, and the hope of restoration. God's hiddenness can be a call to seek Him more earnestly, while human attempts to hide from God highlight the futility of escaping His presence.
Related Concepts:·
Revelation and Concealment: The balance between what God reveals and what He conceals is a recurring theme in Scripture.
Deuteronomy 29:29 states, "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law."
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Light and Darkness: The imagery of light and darkness often accompanies discussions of hiding, with light representing God's presence and truth, and darkness symbolizing sin and separation from God.
Conclusion:The concept of "hidest" in the Bible serves as a profound reminder of the human condition, the nature of God, and the dynamics of the divine-human relationship. It challenges believers to seek God's presence, embrace His protection, and pursue the hidden treasures of wisdom and understanding.
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Hidden and Revealed
... HIDDEN AND REVEALED. 'Verily thou art a God thathidest Thyself, O God
of Israel, the Saviour.... I have not spoken in secret, in...
The Effects of the Divine Graces in the Soul. The Inestimable...
... for Thou well knowest, O my Lord, all this to be the greatest torment unto me,"that,
in the rare moments when I am with Thee, Thouhidest Thyself from me?...
Life and Death
... with good. Thouhidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their
breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest...
The Endless Quest
... end; of them that seek Him out saying, "Oh, that I knew where I might find Him!"
That seek Him out saying, "Verily, Thou art a God thathidest Thyself." That...
The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Material Universe.
... We read in Psalm 104:29, 30, "Thouhidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou
takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust....
A Whitsun Sermon
... with good. Thouhidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their
breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest...
Life.
... Thou openest Thine hand, they are filled with good. Thouhidest Thy face, they are
troubled. Thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust....
Some Use to Jesus.
... Sometimes thouhidest thy sweet face; The way is dark, I can not trace. Thou doest
best; I'll not repine, But say, "Thy will be done, not mine."....
The Wicked One
... Whyhidest Thou Thyself in times of trouble?" (v.1). Then follows a remarkably
full description of their arch-enemy, the Wicked One....
Evening Hymn.
... Seek thy Father in the skies,. And holy vigils with Him keep. Sun, wherehidest
thou thy light? Art thou driven hence by Night,. Thy dark and ancient foe? Go!...
Thesaurus
Hidest (9 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Hidest (9 Occurrences).
... Job 13:24 Wherefore
hidest thou
thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? (KJV JPS ASV WBS).
...Hides (27 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Isaiah 45:15 Verily thou art a God thathidest thyself, O God of Israel,
the Saviour. (Root in KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)....
Hideth (28 Occurrences)
Vanish (21 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 104:29 Thouhidest thy face, they are troubled; Thou takest away
their breath, they die, And return to their dust. (See JPS)....
Keepest (16 Occurrences)
... Psalms 31:20 Thou keepest them concealed in the secret of thy presence from the
conspiracies of man; thouhidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues....
Gatherest (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 104:29 Thouhidest Thy face -- they are troubled,
Thou gatherest their spirit -- they expire, And unto their dust they turn back....
Withdrawest (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS DBY WBS). Psalms 104:29 Thouhidest thy face, they are troubled; Thou takest
away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. (See JPS)....
Forgettest (6 Occurrences)
... thee. (YLT). Psalms 44:24 Whereforehidest thou thy face, and forgettest our
affliction and our oppression? (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)....
Trusting (45 Occurrences)
... Thouhidest them in the secret place of Thy presence, From artifices of man, Thou
concealest them in a tabernacle, From the strife of tongues. (YLT)....
Takest (17 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 104:29 Thouhidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their
breath, they die, and return to their dust. (KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)....
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