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The term "accountest" is an archaic form of the verb "account," which means to consider, regard, or deem. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of considering or reckoning something in a particular way, especially in relation to faith, righteousness, and the promises of God. This term is primarily associated with the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, but its thematic significance is found throughout Scripture.

Biblical Context and Usage

The concept of accounting or reckoning is significant in the Bible, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul. It is closely related to the themes of faith, justification, and righteousness. The Berean Standard Bible uses more contemporary language, but the underlying principles remain consistent with the traditional understanding.

Faith and Righteousness

One of the most notable uses of the concept of accounting in the Bible is found in the context of Abraham's faith. InRomans 4:3 , Paul writes, "For what does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'" Here, the act of believing is accounted or credited as righteousness. This passage highlights the principle that righteousness is not earned by works but is accounted to individuals through faith.

Similarly, inJames 2:23 , it is stated, "And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,' and he was called a friend of God." This reinforces the idea that faith is the basis upon which God accounts righteousness to believers.

Reckoning and Consideration

The concept of accounting is also evident in the way believers are encouraged to reckon themselves in relation to sin and righteousness. InRomans 6:11 , Paul exhorts, "So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Here, the act of accounting involves a conscious decision to consider oneself as having died to sin and being alive in Christ, reflecting a transformative understanding of one's identity in Christ.

Divine Promises and Fulfillment

The act of accounting is also related to the assurance of God's promises. InHebrews 11:11 , it is written, "By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered Him faithful who had promised." Sarah's faith involved accounting God as faithful, which empowered her to receive the promise of a child despite her old age.

Conclusion

The concept of "accountest" or accounting in the Bible underscores the importance of faith and the believer's relationship with God. It emphasizes that righteousness is credited through faith, encourages believers to reckon themselves in alignment with God's truth, and assures them of the fulfillment of divine promises. Through faith, believers are called to account God as faithful and to live in the reality of their new identity in Christ.

Article vi: of Confession and Satisfaction.
... our merits cannot be opposed to Thy judgment but we shall thus be justified, namely,
if Thou justifiest us, if through Thy mercy Thouaccountest us righteous...

Of the Duties which we are to Perform after Receiving the Holy...
... And though no man is worthy of so infinite a grace, yet this is my comfort,
that he is worthy whom thou in favouraccountest worthy....

Concerning the Communion, or Participation of the Body and Blood...
... So whosoever thou art that askest this question, or readest these lines, whether
thouaccountest thyself a believer, or really feelest, by a certain and sad...

Matt. vi. 16
... the soul." As therefore thou wouldest not choose to wear gold, and to be clad in
silken garments, thine eyes withal being put out, butaccountest their sound...

Hebrews xi. 17-19
... Nay, if he be a person in authority, thou evenaccountest it a grand affair,
and destroyest thine own soul, in eating such things....

Matt. xviii. 7
... But if thou hast any brother after the flesh, if he should perpetrate ten thousand
evil deeds, thou laborest to conceal him, andaccountest thyself also to...

That the Fast of Lent is not Sufficient to Make us Competent to...
... If besides pardoning him thouaccountest him a friend, God will also thus deal with
thee; so that the more he has sinned, so much the more is it necessary that...

1 Cor. xv. 35, 36
... Why bear impatiently his being withdrawn for a while, of whom thou believest that
he will return? It is but a journey, which thouaccountest death....

1 Cor. xv. 11
... are due to me who have nothing." Thou hast well said, "who have nothing," not because
thou hast not what another hath, but because thouaccountest the thing...

Accountest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceAccountest (1 Occurrence). Philemon 1:17 If thou
accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. (WBS)....

Accounted (32 Occurrences)

Accounteth (1 Occurrence)

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