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The term "uncovereth" is an archaic form of the verb "uncover," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible. It is often used to describe the act of revealing or exposing something that was previously hidden or covered. In the Berean Standard Bible , the term is used to convey both literal and metaphorical meanings, often associated with divine revelation, human actions, or moral teachings.
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Divine Revelation: In the context of divine revelation, "uncovereth" is used to describe God's act of revealing His will, plans, or truths to humanity. For instance, in
Amos 3:7 , it is written, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." Here, the concept of uncovering is linked to God's communication with His prophets, indicating that He makes known His intentions and purposes to those He has chosen.
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Human Actions: The term is also used to describe human actions, particularly in the context of uncovering one's own or another's nakedness. This usage often carries moral and ethical implications. In
Leviticus 18:6-19 , a series of prohibitions are given regarding uncovering the nakedness of close relatives, which is considered an act of immorality and a violation of God's commandments. The repeated phrase "You must not uncover the nakedness of..." underscores the importance of maintaining sexual purity and respecting familial boundaries.
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Moral and Ethical Teachings: "Uncovereth" is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the act of exposing sin or wrongdoing.
Proverbs 11:13 states, "A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence." Here, the act of uncovering is associated with gossip and the betrayal of trust, contrasting with the virtue of discretion and faithfulness.
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Symbolic and Prophetic Imagery: In prophetic literature, "uncovereth" can be used symbolically to describe the exposure of nations or individuals to judgment or calamity. For example, in
Isaiah 47:2-3 , the prophet speaks of the humiliation of Babylon: "Take millstones and grind flour; remove your veil, strip off your skirt, bare your thigh, wade through the streams. Your nakedness will be uncovered, and your shame will be exposed." This imagery conveys the idea of divine judgment and the stripping away of pride and security.
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Spiritual Insight: In a spiritual sense, "uncovereth" can refer to the illumination of the mind and heart by the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to understand deeper truths of God's Word.
Psalm 119:18 expresses this desire: "Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law." The psalmist seeks divine assistance to uncover the hidden treasures within Scripture, highlighting the importance of spiritual discernment.
In summary, the term "uncovereth" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from the literal act of revealing physical nakedness to the metaphorical exposure of spiritual truths and moral failings. It serves as a reminder of the importance of living in accordance with God's commandments, maintaining integrity, and seeking divine wisdom.
Library
The Waterer Watered
... The ocean perpetually sends up its steaming exhalations to the sky, grudging nothing
it puts no doors to its roiling waves, butuncovereth all its treasure to...
The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness
... of Israel today, who uncovered himself today in the eyes of the hand-maids of his
servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelesslyuncovereth himself." But may...
The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money...
... He that committeth fornication, and [109]uncovereth his nakedness, hath become
the servant of fornication, and escapeth not [110] from the power thereof, even...
Christ the Believer's Husband
... the king of Israel to-day, who uncovered himself to-day in the eyes of the handmaids
of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelesslyuncovereth himself...
Book 8 Footnotes
... by Michal for "dancing before the ark, and uncovering himself in the eyes of his
handmaids, as one of the vain fellows shamelesslyuncovereth himself," 2...
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
... he more to God? He that boweth, anduncovereth his head to the creature,
what hath he reserved to the Creator? Now the apostle shows...
Thesaurus
Uncovereth (12 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Uncovereth (12 Occurrences). Genesis 9:21 and drinketh
of the wine, and is drunken, and
uncovereth himself in the midst of the tent.
...Drinketh (33 Occurrences)
... KJV WBS). Genesis 9:21 and drinketh of the wine, and is drunken, anduncovereth
himself in the midst of the tent. (YLT). Genesis 25...
Uncovering (13 Occurrences)
Lieth (135 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 27:20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he
uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen....
Kin (18 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 20:19 And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister,
nor of thy father's sister: for heuncovereth his near kin: they shall bear...
Obeisance (45 Occurrences)
... Numbers 22:31 And Jehovahuncovereth the eyes of Balaam, and he seeeth the messenger
of Jehovah standing in the way, and his drawn sword in his hand, and he...
Gently (19 Occurrences)
... 3:7 And Boaz eateth and drinketh, and his heart is glad; and he goeth in to lie
down at the end of the heap; and she cometh in gently, anduncovereth his feet...
Deeps (13 Occurrences)
... waters. (KJV WBS). Job 12:22 Heuncovereth deep things out of darkness,
and bringeth out to light the shadow of death. (See RSV)....
Boweth (53 Occurrences)
... Numbers 22:31 And Jehovahuncovereth the eyes of Balaam, and he seeeth the messenger
of Jehovah standing in the way, and his drawn sword in his hand, and he...
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