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The term "liveth" is an archaic form of the verb "live," often found in the King James Version and other traditional translations of the Bible. It is used to denote the ongoing, continuous action of living, typically in reference to God, Jesus Christ, or the eternal life promised to believers. The use of "liveth" underscores the perpetual and unchanging nature of divine existence and the life granted to those who are in Christ.
Divine Nature and Eternal ExistenceThe phrase "liveth" is frequently used in the Bible to affirm the eternal and unchanging nature of God. In the Old Testament, the expression "As the LORD liveth" is a common oath, emphasizing God's eternal presence and truth. For example, in
1 Samuel 14:39, Saul declares, "As surely as the LORD who saves Israel lives, even if it is my son Jonathan, he must die." This expression underscores the belief in God's active and ongoing presence in the world.
In the New Testament, the concept of "liveth" is often associated with Jesus Christ, affirming His resurrection and eternal life. In
Revelation 1:18, Jesus declares, "I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades." This statement highlights the victory of Christ over death and His eternal reign.
Believers' Eternal LifeThe term "liveth" also pertains to the promise of eternal life for believers. In
John 11:25-26, Jesus tells Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?" Here, "liveth" signifies the assurance of eternal life through faith in Christ, transcending physical death.
The Apostle Paul further elaborates on this theme in
Galatians 2:20, where he writes, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." This passage illustrates the transformative power of Christ's life within believers, enabling them to live a new life of faith and righteousness.
Worship and PraiseThe concept of "liveth" is also central to the worship and praise of God. In
Revelation 4:9-10, the living creatures and the twenty-four elders fall down before the One who sits on the throne, worshiping Him who "liveth for ever and ever." This act of worship acknowledges God's eternal sovereignty and the perpetual nature of His reign.
ConclusionThe term "liveth" in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the eternal and unchanging nature of God and the life He offers through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the continuity of divine existence and the promise of eternal life for those who believe. Through the use of "liveth," Scripture affirms the ongoing presence and activity of God in the world and in the lives of His people.
Strong's Hebrew
2417. chay -- living... life, that lives, living. (Aramaic) from chaya'; alive; also (as noun in plural)
life -- life, that
liveth, living. see HEBREW chaya'. 2416b, 2417.
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I Know that My RedeemerLiveth
... I Know That My RedeemerLiveth. A Sermon... "I know," said he, "that my Redeemerliveth."
The word "Redeemer" here used, is in the original "goel""kinsman....
Tuesday in Easter Week. I Know that My RedeemerLiveth . . And...
... Tuesday in Easter Week. I know that my Redeemerliveth . . and though after
my... see God. I know that my Redeemerliveth . . and though...
Second Sunday after Epiphany. Lift up Your Eyes unto the Heavens...
... [59]Zihn.1682. trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1855. Godliveth ever! Wherefore,
Soul, despair thou never!... God o'er all for ever reigns. Godliveth ever!...
Why Jesus Called them an Adulterous Generation. The Law as Husband...
... law is husband of the soul Paul clearly exhibits in the Epistle to the Romans, saying,
"The law hath dominion over a man for so long time as heliveth; for the...
The Chariot of Fire
... And Elisha said unto him, As the Lordliveth, and as thy soulliveth, I will not
leave thee.80 they went down to Beth-el 3, And the sons of the prophets that...
The Living One
... THE LIVING ONE. "I am He thatliveth, and was dead" (i.18). (.. ho zon),
THE LIVING ONE. Like the previous title, it is used as...
Sermon for Ash Wednesday
... Gal. ii.20""I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live; yet not I,
but Christliveth in me." THE holy Apostle Paul, whose...
(That no Bishop Should Presume in Anything Pertaining to Another's...
... another man's wife cannot intermarry with anyone (adulterari), nor be judged or
disposed of by any one but by her own husband so long as heliveth; so neither...
The History of Solomon
... The other woman answered and said: It was not so as thou sayest, but my
sonliveth and thine is dead. And contrary that other said...
The Mourner's Comfort.
... time, He exclaims""I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth on Me,
though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoeverliveth and believeth on...
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Liveth (547 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Liveth (547 Occurrences).
Liveth is found 547 times in
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...Begetteth (52 Occurrences)
... Genesis 5:3 And Adamliveth an hundred and thirty years, and begetteth 'a son' in
his likeness, according to his image, and calleth his name Seth. (YLT)....
Begetting (20 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 5:7 And Sethliveth after his begetting Enos eight hundred
and seven years, and begetteth sons and daughters. (YLT)....
Sweareth (34 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 1 Samuel 19:6 And Saul hearkeneth to the voice of Jonathan, and
Saul sweareth, 'Jehovahliveth -- he doth not die.' (YLT)....
Eli'sha (52 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 2:2 And Elijah said unto Elisha: 'Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD
hath sent me as far as Beth-el.' And Elisha said: 'As the LORDliveth, and as...
Tarry (62 Occurrences)
... let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee,
then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORDliveth: lie down...
Withholden (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 25:26 Now therefore, my lord, as the LORDliveth, and as thy soulliveth,
seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from...
Perversity (23 Occurrences)
... righteous from his righteousness, And he hath done perversity, According to all
the abominations That the wicked hath done, he doth -- thus heliveth, All his...
Beings (42 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Revelation 4:9 And when those living beings give glory, and honor, and thanks
to him that sat on the throne, wholiveth for ever and ever, (WBS)....
Restrained (51 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 25:26 And now, my lord, as Jehovahliveth, and as thy soulliveth, seeing
Jehovah has restrained thee from coming with bloodshed, and from avenging...
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