Topical Encyclopedia
The term "placeth" is an archaic English verb form that appears in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version (KJV). It is derived from the verb "place," meaning to set, put, or position something or someone in a particular location or situation. In the context of the Bible, "placeth" is often used to describe God's sovereign actions in arranging the world and the lives of individuals according to His divine will and purpose.
Biblical Usage and Context1.
Divine Sovereignty and Order: The concept of God placing individuals or nations in specific roles or locations is a recurring theme in Scripture. This reflects the belief in God's ultimate authority and control over creation. For example, in
Acts 17:26 , it is stated, "From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands." This passage underscores the idea that God has predetermined the times and places for each nation, emphasizing His sovereign plan.
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God's Provision and Care: The act of placing can also signify God's provision and care for His people. In
Psalm 68:6 , it is written, "God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land." Here, the term "settles" conveys the notion of God placing individuals in nurturing environments, highlighting His compassion and provision.
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Moral and Spiritual Placement: The Bible also speaks of God placing individuals in moral or spiritual contexts. In
1 Corinthians 12:18 , Paul writes, "But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, just as He desired." This passage refers to the spiritual gifts and roles within the Church, illustrating how God places each believer in a specific role for the edification of the body of Christ.
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Judgment and Consequence: The concept of placement can also relate to judgment and consequence. In the parable of the sheep and the goats, Jesus describes a future judgment where individuals are placed on His right or left based on their actions (
Matthew 25:31-46). This placement signifies the eternal destinies determined by one's response to God's call for righteousness and mercy.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of "placeth" in the Bible highlights several key theological themes:
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God's Sovereignty: The act of placing underscores God's ultimate authority over creation. It affirms that nothing occurs outside of His divine will and purpose.
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Human Responsibility: While God places individuals in specific contexts, Scripture also emphasizes human responsibility to respond to God's placement with faith and obedience.
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Providence and Care: God's placement of individuals in families, communities, and spiritual roles reflects His ongoing care and provision for His creation.
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Judgment and Justice: The placement of individuals in contexts of judgment serves as a reminder of God's justice and the moral order He has established.
In summary, the concept of "placeth" in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereign role in the world, His provision for His people, and the moral and spiritual responsibilities of individuals within His divine order.
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Against Foolish Talking and Jesting.
... speech, or raillery, by our translators rendered "jesting"), that he may consist
with himself, and be reconciled to Aristotle, whoplaceth this practice in the...
The General Service to a Monk.
... and light-bearing lamp that is holy and precious, never remaineth hidden under the
bushel of the thick covering of life, but the Lover of manplaceth him on...
To Charles ii.
... As the condition of kings and princesplaceth them in a station more obvious to
the view and observation of the world, than that of other men, of whom, as...
Of the Last Day.
... Of wealth, what is thy store? Mean is it to be holden, Compar'd with all the golden
Crowns and thrones Jesusplaceth For whom He loves and graceth....
Julias-Bethsaida
... This certainly is that Julias which Plinyplaceth eastward of the lake of Gennesaret
(for the other Julias was scarcely near the sea at all); and that Julias...
On the Question of an Accused Bishop Appealing to the Seat of the...
... Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he thatplaceth a stone in his neighbour's
way shall stumble thereon; and he that setteth a trap for another shall...
Colossians iv. 12, 13
... "Luke, the beloved physician, saluteth you." This is the Evangelist. It is not to
lower this man that heplaceth him after, but to raise the other, viz....
John xviii. 1
... trouble; and showeth to the disciples that He came willingly to the action, (a thing
which was most of all sufficient to comfort them,) andplaceth Himself in...
Psalm 1
... nor stands in sinners' way,. Nor sitteth in the scorner's chair: ^2Butplaceth his
delight. Upon God's law, and meditates. on his law day and night....
Wherefore, Whether a Man Receive the Sacrament of Baptism from a...
... baptism from a faithful or a faithless minister, his whole hope is in Christ, that
he fall not under the condemnation that "cursed is he thatplaceth his hope...
Thesaurus
Placeth (28 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Placeth (28 Occurrences). Genesis 21:15 and the water
is consumed from the bottle, and she
placeth the lad under one of the shrubs.
...Raiseth (33 Occurrences)
... Exodus 40:18 and Moses raiseth up the tabernacle, and setteth its sockets, andplaceth
its boards, andplaceth its bars, and raiseth its pillars, (YLT)....
Arrangeth (3 Occurrences)
... unto the place of which God hath spoken to him, and there Abraham buildeth the altar,
and arrangeth the wood, and bindeth Isaac his son, andplaceth him upon...
Arranged (32 Occurrences)
... unto the place of which God hath spoken to him, and there Abraham buildeth the altar,
and arrangeth the wood, and bindeth Isaac his son, andplaceth him upon...
Setteth (116 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Exodus 40:18 and Moses raiseth up the tabernacle, and setteth its sockets,
andplaceth its boards, andplaceth its bars, and raiseth its pillars, (YLT)....
Putteth (182 Occurrences)
... turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth it on the hand of Joseph,
and clotheth him 'with' garments of fine linen, andplaceth a chain of...
Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... 10:26 And Solomon gathereth chariots, and horsemen, and he hath a thousand and four
hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, and heplaceth them in the...
Carcase (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 13:29 And the prophet taketh up the carcase of the man of God, andplaceth
it on the ass, and bringeth it back, and the old prophet cometh in unto the...
Placing (44 Occurrences)
Overtaketh (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 7:5 An enemy pursueth my soul, and overtaketh, And
treadeth down to the earth my life, And my honourplaceth in the dust. Selah....
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