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Definition and Usage:The term "showest" is an archaic English form of the verb "show," used in the second person singular present tense. It appears in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version (KJV), but is not commonly found in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible . The word is used to address a single individual directly, often in a context where God or a person is demonstrating or revealing something.
Biblical Context:In the Bible, the concept of showing or revealing is significant, as it often pertains to God's revelation of His will, character, and plans to humanity. The act of showing is not merely about visual demonstration but also involves making known or manifesting truths, commandments, or divine intentions.
Theological Significance:1.
Divine Revelation: The act of God showing His will is central to the biblical narrative. Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself to His people through various means, including visions, dreams, prophets, and ultimately through Jesus Christ. For instance, in the Old Testament, God shows His power and glory through miraculous events and the giving of the Law.
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Jesus Christ as the Ultimate Revelation: In the New Testament, Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God to humanity. As stated in
Hebrews 1:1-2 , "In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son." Jesus shows the nature and character of God through His life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
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Human Response: The Bible often calls for a response to what God shows. Believers are encouraged to seek understanding and wisdom, to live according to God's revealed will, and to show forth His love and truth in their lives. This is reflected in passages like
James 1:22 , "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
Examples in Scripture:While the specific term "showest" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is prevalent. For example, in
Psalm 25:4 , the psalmist prays, "Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths." This reflects a desire for divine guidance and understanding.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to seek God's revelation through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As God shows His will and truth, Christians are called to respond in faith and obedience, reflecting His light to the world. The act of showing is not only a divine initiative but also a call for believers to demonstrate God's love and truth in their daily lives, as seen in
Matthew 5:16 , "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Conclusion:The concept of "showest" in its biblical context underscores the importance of divine revelation and human response. It highlights the dynamic relationship between God and His people, where God reveals His will, and believers are called to live in accordance with His truth.
Library
John vi. 28-30
... hath sent. They said therefore unto Him, What signshowest thou then, that
we may see and believe thee? what dost thou work?". [1...
John ii. 11
... nor reviled Him. What say they? Ver.18. "What signshowest Thou unto us,
seeing that Thou doest these things?". Seest thou their...
John x. 22-24
... When He addresseth them, and instructeth them by His words, they say, "What sign
showest thou us?" ( c. vi.30.) But when He giveth them proofs by His works...
Matt. xxi. 12, 13
... And there the Jews say, "What signshowest thou us?" [2518] but here they hold their
peace, although reproved, because He was now marvelled at amongst all men....
Visions of the Sacred Humanity, and of the Glorified Bodies....
... be dissolved and lost in Christ. O my Jesus, who can describe the majesty
wherein Thoushowest Thyself! How utterly Thou art the...
The Cleansing of the Temple.
... me up. The Jews therefore answered and said unto Him, What signshowest
Thou unto us, seeing that Thou doest these things? Jesus...
Book I.
... be not most evil. God, who to the few that flee for refuge to that which
truly is,showest evil to be nothing. God, through whom...
Fragment ix.
... If at any time thoushowest a disposition to blame thyself, then perhaps, through
the medicine of repentance, I should cherish good hopes regarding thee....
What Happened Before the Crucifixion.
... But, Lord, this is a great marvel to my heart; I would needs seek Thy divinity,
and Thoushowest me Thy humanity; I would needs seek Thy sweetness, and Thou...
Conclusion of the Subject. Pain of the Awakening. Light against...
... Thou hast been pleased to distinguish them on earth in such a way that"so I have
heard"Thoushowest signs in the heavens when Thou takest any of them away....
Thesaurus
Showest (8 Occurrences)...Showest (8 Occurrences). John 2:18 The Jews therefore answered and said unto him,
What sign
showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? (ASV WBS)
...Wrestler (3 Occurrences)
... a wrestler. (YLT). Psalms 18:26 With the pure Thoushowest Thyself pure,
And with the perverseshowest Thyself a wrestler, (YLT)....
Showeth (20 Occurrences)
Showers (20 Occurrences)
Keepest (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 6:14 And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the
heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, andshowest mercy unto thy...
Wonderful (71 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Job 10:16 For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and
again thoushowest thyself wonderful upon me. (WBS YLT)....
Shows (42 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 32:18 whoshowest mercy unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of
the fathers into the bosom of their children after them; the great, the...
Exalt (56 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 10:16 And if my head exalt itself, thou huntest me as a lion;
And again thoushowest thyself marvellous upon me. (ASV JPS)....
Synagogue (52 Occurrences)
... of our fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob: the
great, the mighty and the terrible God, the most high God Whoshowest mercy and...
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