Topical Encyclopedia
The term "thy" is an archaic form of the possessive pronoun "your," used primarily in older English translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version (KJV). It is a singular possessive pronoun, indicating ownership or association with the person being addressed. In modern translations, including the Berean Standard Bible , "thy" is typically rendered as "your."
Usage in Scripture:The use of "thy" is prevalent in passages where God is addressing individuals or where individuals are addressing God, reflecting a personal and direct relationship. This formality and intimacy are often seen in prayers, commandments, and divine instructions.
Examples:1.
The Ten Commandments: In the King James Version, the commandments often use "thy" to emphasize personal responsibility and relationship with God. For example, "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain" (
Exodus 20:7, KJV). In the Berean Standard Bible, this is rendered as, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain."
2.
The Lord's Prayer: The Lord's Prayer, as recorded in
Matthew 6:9-13, uses "thy" in the KJV to express reverence and submission to God's will: "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." The BSB translates this as, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
3.
Psalms: The Psalms frequently use "thy" to convey a deep, personal connection with God. For instance,
Psalm 23:1 in the KJV states, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." The BSB translates this passage with "your" instead of "thy."
Theological Significance:The use of "thy" in older translations underscores the personal nature of faith and the direct relationship between God and the believer. It reflects a time when language was more formal, yet deeply personal, capturing the reverence and intimacy of the divine-human relationship. This linguistic choice highlights the covenantal aspect of God's promises and commands, emphasizing individual accountability and devotion.
Modern Translations:In contemporary translations like the Berean Standard Bible, "thy" is replaced with "your" to reflect modern English usage while maintaining the original intent and meaning of the text. This change makes the Scriptures more accessible to today's readers without losing the depth of personal connection conveyed in the original language.
Conclusion:While "thy" is no longer commonly used in modern translations, its presence in older versions of the Bible continues to remind readers of the personal and intimate nature of their relationship with God. The transition to "your" in newer translations ensures that the message of the Bible remains clear and relevant to contemporary audiences.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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pron.) of the knife is thine.
Greek
4674. sos -- your... your. Part of Speech: Possessive Pronoun Transliteration: sos Phonetic Spelling:
(sos) Short Definition: yours,
thy, thine Definition: yours,
thy, thine.
...4675. sou -- you
... Word Origin gen. of su, qv. you Genitive case of su; of thee,thy -- X home, thee,
thine (own), thou,thy. see GREEK su. (sou) -- 481 Occurrences. 4674, 4675...
4671. soi -- you
... Word Origin dat. of su, qv. you Dative case of su; to thee -- thee, thine own, thou,
thy. see GREEK su. (soi) -- 217 Occurrences. 4670, 4671. soi. 4672 ....
4571. se -- you
... sing. of su, qv. you Accusative case singular of su; thee -- thee, thou, Xthy house.
see GREEK su. (zosei) -- 1 Occurrence. (se) -- 197 Occurrences. 4570, 4571...
4572. seautou -- of (to, for) yourself
... likewise contracted sautou (sow-too'), sautoi (sow-to'), and sauton (sow-ton'),
respectively of (with, to) thyself -- thee, thine own self, (thou)thy(-self)....
1438. heautou -- of himself, herself, itself
... dative case or accusative case) of autos; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction
with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,thy-, our-, your...
4314. pros -- advantageous for, at (denotes local proximity)...
... relation, ie Whither or for which it is predicated) -- about, according to, against,
among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X atthy house, in...
516. axios -- worthily
... worthily. Adverb from axios; appropriately -- as becometh, after a godly sort,
worthily(-thy). see GREEK axios. (axios) -- 6 Occurrences. 515, 516. axios. 517...
846. autos -- (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the...
... with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons -- her, it(-self), one, the
other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-,thy-)self, (your...
Strong's Hebrew
5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire...... greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me,
mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-,
thy-)self, them
...Library
Thy Will be Done.
...THY WILL BE DONE.THY WILL BE DONE. 6,6,6,6. "It is the Lord; let him do what seemeth
him good.""1:Sam.3:18.... Oh! mayThy will be mine! IntoThy hand of love....
Thy Redeemer
...Thy Redeemer. A Sermon (No.157).... REV. CH SPURGEON. At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark.
"Andthy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.""Isaiah 41:14....
First, forThy Thoughts.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. First, Forthy Thoughts. 1. Be careful to suppress
every sin in the first motion; dash Babylon's children...
'Thy Will be Done'
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII 'THY WILL BE DONE'. 'Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven.'"Matthew 6:10. It makes all the...
Secondly, forThy Words.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. Secondly, forthy Words. 1. Remember, that thou
must answer for every idle word, that in multiloquy, the...
Thirdly, forThy Actions.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. Thirdly, forthy Actions.... Askthy conscience these
two questions"Would I have another to do this to me?...
ToThy Cross and Resurrection,
... EASTER ToThy Cross and Resurrection,. 8,7,8,7 tr., John Brownlie. I. To
Thy Cross and Resurrection,. Laud and praise we humbly give;...
"I Know, O Lord, thatThy Judgments are Right, and that Thou in...
... "I know, O Lord, thatThy judgments are right, and that Thou in faithfulness hast
afflicted me." " Psalm 119:75. LM...Thy love, in all its breadth and length,....
Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
...Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Thus far we have prayed that
God's name be honored by us, and that His kingdom prevail...
"Thy Will be Done. "
... DEVOUT EXERCISES. 485. " "Thy Will be done.". 485. CM Percy Chapel Coll.
"Thy Will be done.". 1 Father, I knowthy ways are just...
Thesaurus
Thy (30882 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Thy (30882 Occurrences).
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...Kine (24 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 7:13 And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will
also bless the fruit ofthy womb, and the fruit ofthy land,thy corn, and...
Quicken (16 Occurrences)
... earth. (KJV JPS ASV). Psalms 80:18 So will not we go back from thee: quicken
us, and we will call uponthy name. (KJV JPS ASV). Psalms...
Spakest (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 28:21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled,
and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyedthy voice, and I have put...
Spokest (8 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 28:21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled,
and said unto him, Behold,thy handmaid hath hearkened untothy voice, and I...
Splendour (32 Occurrences)
... His Coming. (WEY). Exodus 28:2 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron
thy brother, for glory and for beauty. (See JPS). Exodus...
Speakest (30 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Exodus 4:12 and now, go, and I -- I am withthy mouth, and have
directed thee that which thou speakest;' (YLT). Judges...
Sittest (15 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently untothy children, and shalt
talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the...
Allotment (24 Occurrences)
... of My heave-offerings; even of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel
unto thee have I given them for a consecrated portion, and tothy sons, as a...
Supplications (32 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:52 Thatthy eyes may be open to the supplication ofthy servant, and to
the supplication ofthy people Israel, to hearken to them in all their...
Resources
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