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The term "waketh" is an archaic form of the verb "wake," which appears in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of waking up or being roused from sleep. In the context of Scripture, "waketh" often carries a deeper spiritual significance, symbolizing alertness, vigilance, and spiritual awakening.
Biblical Usage:1.
Physical Awakening: · In its most literal sense, "waketh" refers to the act of waking from physical sleep. This is seen in various passages where individuals are roused from slumber, often to fulfill a divine purpose or to respond to an urgent situation.
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Spiritual Vigilance: · The concept of waking is frequently used metaphorically in the Bible to encourage spiritual vigilance and readiness. Believers are often admonished to be awake and watchful, particularly in anticipation of the Lord's return. This is reflected in passages such as
Romans 13:11 : "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed."
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Moral and Ethical Alertness: · "Waketh" can also imply a call to moral and ethical alertness. In
Ephesians 5:14 , Paul writes, "Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." This verse serves as an exhortation to live righteously and to be aware of the spiritual realities that surround us.
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Prophetic and Eschatological Contexts: · In prophetic literature, waking is often associated with the end times and the call to be prepared for the Day of the Lord. The imagery of waking from sleep is used to convey the urgency and importance of being spiritually prepared for the fulfillment of God's promises.
Theological Implications:·
Awareness of God's Presence: · The call to wakefulness is a reminder of the constant presence of God in the life of a believer. It encourages an awareness of His guidance and the need to align one's life with His will.
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Readiness for Christ's Return: · The New Testament frequently uses the imagery of waking to emphasize the importance of being ready for the second coming of Christ. This readiness involves living a life of faith, obedience, and expectation.
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Transformation and Renewal: · Waking from spiritual slumber is often associated with transformation and renewal. It signifies a turning away from sin and a renewed commitment to living according to the teachings of Christ.
Practical Application:· Believers are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle of spiritual alertness, remaining sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit and the teachings of Scripture.
· Regular prayer, study of the Bible, and fellowship with other believers are practical ways to maintain spiritual wakefulness.
· The call to "wake" serves as a reminder to evaluate one's life, ensuring that it reflects the values and priorities of the Kingdom of God.
In summary, "waketh" in the biblical context is a multifaceted term that extends beyond the physical act of waking to encompass spiritual vigilance, moral alertness, and readiness for the fulfillment of God's promises.
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... CHAPTER V. 2. I sleep, but my heartwaketh; it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh,
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John Chapter xiii. 10-Jun (Continued), and Song of Sol. v. 2, 3
... 2. For thus she speaks: "I sleep, but my heartwaketh: it is the voice of my Beloved
[1152] that knocketh at the gate." And then He also says: "Open to me, my...
Our Miseries, Messengers of Mercy
... trumpet in your ear and brought your sin to remembrance; conscience has started
up in alarm from its long sleep and cries like a mighty man thatwaketh up from...
In Heavenly Love Abiding,
... No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me,. And nothing can I lack. His
wisdom everwaketh,. His sight is never dim, ". He knows the way He taketh,....
2 Timothy i. 13-18
... Except the Lord keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in vain." (Psalm
127:1.) This is our wall, this our castle, this our refuge....
Chapter v.
... 2. I sleep, but my heartwaketh; it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying,
Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is...
Book iii.
... Except the Lord keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in vain." Wherefore
the Apostle [5286] bids us so run that we may attain....
On the Weakness of Free Will.
... when the Prophet says: "Keep your souls," [1797] but by the same spirit another
Prophet proclaims: "Except the Lord keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in...
Daily Prayer. --Luke xviii. 1
... At "heaven's gate" close the day. When midnight seals our eyes,. Let each in spirit
say,. "I sleep, but my heartwaketh, Lord,. With Thee to watch and pray."....
How we Too May Overcome Pride.
... Except the Lord keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in vain." And "Vain is it
for you to rise up before light." [1045] For "it is not of him that willeth...
Thesaurus
Waketh (8 Occurrences)...Waketh (8 Occurrences).
... Job 8:6 If pure and upright thou 'art', Surely now He
waketh for thee, And hath completed The habitation of thy righteousness. (YLT).
...Aid (20 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 50:4 The Lord Jehovah hath given to me The tongue of taught ones, To know
to aid the weary 'by' a word, Hewaketh morning by morning, Hewaketh for me...
Knocketh (4 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 5:2 I sleep, but my heartwaketh: it is the voice of my beloved that
knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for...
Knocking (9 Occurrences)
... feast with Me. (WEY DBY). Song of Songs 5:2 I am sleeping, but my heart
waketh: The sound of my beloved knocking! 'Open to me, my...
Watchmen (40 Occurrences)
... Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it; except the
LORD keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in vain. (See NIV)....
Waking (2 Occurrences)
Wakes (3 Occurrences)
Master (346 Occurrences)
... also rendered "master" in the King James Version, "The Lord will cut off the man
that doeth this, the master and the scholar," margin "him thatwaketh and him...
Pardoneth (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 78:38 And He -- the Merciful One, Pardoneth iniquity, and destroyeth not,
And hath often turned back His anger, Andwaketh not up all His fury. (YLT)....
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