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The term "rememberest" is an archaic form of the verb "remember," found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to convey the act of recalling or bringing to mind past events, promises, or teachings. In the context of Scripture, remembering is often associated with God's covenant, His mighty works, and the call for His people to remain faithful to His commandments.
Biblical Usage and Significance1.
Covenantal Remembrance: In the Bible, God frequently calls His people to remember His covenant with them. This remembrance is not merely a mental exercise but a call to live in accordance with the covenant's stipulations. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 8:18 , the Israelites are reminded, "But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
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Divine Acts and Faithfulness: Remembering God's past acts is a recurring theme in Scripture, serving as a foundation for trust and obedience. The psalmist often recounts God's deeds as a source of encouragement and faith.
Psalm 77:11 states, "I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old."
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Call to Repentance: The act of remembering is also tied to repentance and returning to God. In
Revelation 2:5 , the church in Ephesus is admonished, "Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place."
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Human Forgetfulness and Divine Remembrance: While humans are prone to forgetfulness, God’s remembrance is perfect and active. He remembers His promises and His people. In
Genesis 8:1 , it is written, "But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark, and God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded."
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Memorials and Symbols: Throughout the Bible, physical memorials and symbols are established to aid in remembrance. The Passover, for example, is instituted as a perpetual reminder of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt (
Exodus 12:14: "This day is to be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD. You are to celebrate it as a perpetual statute for the generations to come.").
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Personal and Communal Memory: Remembering is both a personal and communal act. Individuals are called to remember God's laws and teachings in their hearts (
Deuteronomy 6:6-9), while the community is encouraged to recount God's deeds collectively, as seen in the festivals and public readings of the Law.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of "rememberest" underscores the importance of memory in the life of faith. It serves as a bridge between past, present, and future, reminding believers of God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness throughout history. Remembering God's works and promises is integral to maintaining a vibrant and obedient relationship with Him. It is a call to live in the light of His truth, to repent when necessary, and to trust in His eternal covenant.
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Epistle xxxiv. To Venantius, Ex-Monk, Patrician of Syracuse .
... For thourememberest in what state of life thou wast, and knowest to what thou hast
fallen without regard to the animadversion of supernal strictness....
The Disputes of the Faithful to be Settled by the Decisions of the...
... But our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ says in the Gospels: "If thou bring thy gift
to the altar, and thererememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee...
Revelation of Moses.
... And Seth answered and said to him: Is it that thourememberest the fruits of paradise
of which thou didst eat, and grievest thyself because of the desire of...
Letter xi. Dionysius to Apollophanes, Philosopher.
... Love of my heart, and recall to thy memory the many anxieties and solicitudes, which
I have formerly undergone on thy account." For thourememberest with what...
From the Sixth Chapter.
... Lord bears to it; for He says, "When thou bringest thy gift to the altar" (assuredly
our gifts are the prayers which we offer), "and thererememberest that thy...
Fourteenth Lesson. When Ye Stand Praying, Forgive;'
... acceptable worship to the Father was if everything were not right with the brother:
If thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and thererememberest that thy...
How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, that we May Get Our Case...
... Heman, Psalm 88:4-5, "I am counted with them that go down into the pit, free among
the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thourememberest no more...
Chapter x.
... 26. Next there follows here: "Therefore, if thou hast brought [86] thy gift to the
altar, and thererememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; leave...
A Prayer when one Begins to be Sick.
... have justly deserved; and the things that I feared are now fallen upon me (Job
3:25.) Yet do I well perceive that in wrath thourememberest mercy (Habakkuk 3:2...
The Shortest Way to God.
... Here in the fifth chapter:[16] "If thou are coming to the altar""that is approaching
God; what we call prayer""andrememberest that thy brother hath aught...
Thesaurus
Rememberest (5 Occurrences)...Rememberest (5 Occurrences).
... Hebrews 2:6 but one has testified somewhere, saying,
What is man, that thou
rememberest him, or son of man that thou visitest him?
...Remembereth (19 Occurrences)
Ought (130 Occurrences)
... Matthew 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there
rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; (KJV)....
Inspectest (2 Occurrences)
... evenings dost try him? (YLT). Psalms 8:4 What 'is' man that Thourememberest
him? The son of man that Thou inspectest him? (YLT)....
Prostrate (25 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Psalms 88:5 Prostrate among the dead, like the slain that lie in the
grave; whom thourememberest no more, and who are cut off from thy hand. (DBY)....
Aught (52 Occurrences)
... Matthew 5:23 If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there
rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, (ASV WBS)....
Bring (1372 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS). Matthew 5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and
thererememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; (KJV WBS YLT)....
Reconciliation (11 Occurrences)
... Christ says, "If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there
rememberest (not that thou hast a grudge against thy brother but) that thy...
Reconcile (10 Occurrences)
... Christ says, "If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there
rememberest (not that thou hast a grudge against thy brother but) that thy...
Remembered (120 Occurrences)
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