Topical Encyclopedia
The term "commandedst" is an archaic form of the verb "command," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies the act of giving an authoritative order or directive. In the context of Scripture, it typically refers to the commands given by God to His people, as well as the instructions given by leaders and prophets under divine inspiration.
Biblical Usage:1.
Divine Commands: · The concept of God commanding His people is central to the narrative of the Bible. From the very beginning, God issues commands to His creation. In Genesis, God commands Adam and Eve regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil: "but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die" (
Genesis 2:17). This command establishes the principle of divine authority and human obedience.
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The Ten Commandments: · One of the most significant instances of divine commands is the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments form the foundation of moral and spiritual conduct for the Israelites and are recorded in
Exodus 20:1-17. They are a direct expression of God's will and serve as a covenant between God and His people.
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Commands to Leaders and Prophets: · Throughout the Old Testament, God commands leaders and prophets to guide His people. For example, God commands Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go" (
Joshua 1:9). This command emphasizes God's presence and support in fulfilling His directives.
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New Testament Commands: · In the New Testament, Jesus issues commands that reflect the heart of God's law. For instance, Jesus commands His disciples to love one another: "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another" (
John 13:34). This command encapsulates the essence of Christian ethics and the transformative power of love.
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Apostolic Instructions: · The apostles, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, also issue commands to the early church. Paul, in his letters, often uses the language of command to instruct believers in righteous living. For example, in
1 Thessalonians 4:2, Paul reminds the Thessalonians: "For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus" .
Theological Significance:The commands of God are not arbitrary but are rooted in His character and purposes. They reveal His holiness, justice, and love, and they are intended for the well-being and flourishing of His people. Obedience to God's commands is a demonstration of faith and trust in Him. The Bible consistently portrays obedience as a response to God's grace and a means of maintaining a covenant relationship with Him.
Practical Application:For believers today, the commands of God, as revealed in Scripture, continue to be relevant and authoritative. They guide moral and ethical decisions, shape community life, and foster spiritual growth. Understanding and obeying God's commands is integral to living a life that honors Him and reflects His kingdom values.
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A Reformer's Schooling
... 7. We have dealt very corruptly against Thee, and have not kept the commandments,
nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which Thoucommandedst Thy servant Moses...
The Prophet Nehemiah
... We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor
the statutes, nor the judgments, which thoucommandedst thy servant Moses....
Special Prayers.
... O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy apostles many
excellent gifts andcommandedst them faithfully to feed Thy flock, bless, we...
But Regard the Troops of virgins, Holy Boys and Girls...
... and persecutor, and injurious, but I obtained mercy, in that I did in being ignorant,
in unbelief." [2130] Yea more, that, which Thoucommandedst not, but only...
And He Spake a Parable unto those which were Bidden There...
... [23] [2083] And they came, and said unto him, Our lord, we have done all
that thoucommandedst [24] us, and there is here still room....
That it is Sweet to Despise the World and to Serve God
... of Thy charity, that when I was not, Thou madest me, and when I wandered far from
Thee, Thou broughtest me back that I might serve Thee, andcommandedst me to...
How those that Stirred up this Sedition were Destroyed, According...
... who showedst me that fire at mount Sinai, and madest me to hear its voice, and to
see the several wonders which that place afforded thou whocommandedst me to...
Here Beginneth the Life of Isaac
... Jacob said: I am Esau, thy first begotten son, I have done as thoucommandedst me,
arise, sit and eat of the venison of my hunting that thy soul may bless me....
The Murder of Aristobulus and Hyrcanus, the High Priests, as Also...
... as he had for her""Yes," says she, "thou didst, to be sure, demonstrate thy love
to me by the injunctions thou gavest Joseph, when thoucommandedst him to...
Were Christ and the Apostles Mistaken?
... "Thou ... madest known unto them thy holy Sabbath, andcommandedst unto them precepts,
statutes and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant." (Nehemiah 9:14.)....
Thesaurus
Commandedst (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Commandedst (5 Occurrences). Nehemiah 1:7 We
have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept
...Unfaithfully (19 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 1:8 Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thoucommandedst thy servant
Moses, saying, If ye act unfaithfully, I will scatter you among the peoples...
Treacherously (42 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 1:8 Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thoucommandedst thy servant
Moses, saying, If ye trespass, I will scatter you abroad among the peoples...
Transgress (26 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 1:8 Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thoucommandedst thy servant
Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations...
Madest (18 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 9:14 And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, andcommandedst them
precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant: (KJV JPS ASV...
Perversely (15 Occurrences)
... 1:7 We have acted very perversely against thee, and have not kept the commandments,
nor the statutes, nor the ordinances that thoucommandedst thy servant Moses...
Precepts (40 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 9:14 And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, andcommandedst them
precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant: (KJV WBS)....
Befall (25 Occurrences)
... 32:23 and they came in, and possessed it, but they obeyed not thy voice, neither
walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thoucommandedst them to...
Unfaithful (58 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 1:8 Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thoucommandedst thy servant
Moses, saying, If ye act unfaithfully, I will scatter you among the peoples...
Commanded (553 Occurrences)
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