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The term "willeth" is an archaic English word that appears in some translations of the Bible, including the King James Version (KJV). It is derived from the verb "will," which in this context means to desire, wish, or intend. In modern translations, such as the Berean Standard Bible , "willeth" is often rendered as "wills" or "desires."
Biblical Usage:The concept of "willeth" is significant in understanding the nature of God's will and human will as presented in the Scriptures. It reflects the intentions and desires of both God and individuals, highlighting the interplay between divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
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Divine Will: The Bible frequently speaks of God's will as sovereign and purposeful. God's will is perfect, and His desires are ultimately for the good of His creation. In the New Testament, the will of God is often associated with His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. For example, in
1 Timothy 2:4 , it is stated that God "wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." This reflects God's desire for humanity's salvation and His benevolent intentions.
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Human Will: Human will, in contrast, is often depicted as flawed and in need of alignment with God's will. The Bible encourages believers to seek and follow God's will in their lives.
Romans 12:2 exhorts believers to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This verse underscores the importance of discerning and adhering to God's will as a mark of spiritual maturity.
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Interplay of Wills: The interaction between divine and human will is a recurring theme in Scripture. While God is sovereign, He allows human beings the freedom to choose, which can lead to either alignment with or rebellion against His will. This dynamic is evident in the narrative of the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve exercised their will contrary to God's command, resulting in the Fall (Genesis 3).
Theological Implications:The concept of "willeth" raises important theological questions about predestination, free will, and the nature of God's sovereignty. Conservative Christian theology often emphasizes that while God's will is ultimately irresistible and will be accomplished, He has endowed humans with the capacity to make meaningful choices. This view upholds the belief in human responsibility and the call to live in accordance with God's will.
Practical Application:For believers, understanding the concept of "willeth" involves seeking to align one's desires and actions with God's will. This requires prayer, study of Scripture, and a willingness to submit to God's guidance. As Jesus taught in the Lord's Prayer, believers are to pray, "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (
Matthew 6:10), expressing a desire for God's perfect will to be realized in their lives and the world.
In summary, "willeth" encapsulates the biblical teaching on the desires and intentions of both God and humans. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's will and the transformative power of aligning one's life with His divine purposes.
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... THE SECOND REVELATION CHAPTER X "Godwilleth to be seen and to be sought:
to be abided and to be trusted". "Godwilleth to be seen...
"True Love Teacheth us that we Should Hate Sin Only for Love. " "...
... REVELATION CHAPTER XL "True love teacheth us that we should hate sin only for love."
"To me was shewed no harder hell than sin." "Godwilleth that we endlessly...
That the Mind Commandeth the Mind, but itWilleth not Entirely.
... Book VIII. Chapter IX."That the Mind Commandeth the Mind, But ItWilleth Not Entirely.
21.... But itwilleth not entirely; therefore it commandeth not entirely....
The Freedom of the Will is Also the Gift of God, for God Worketh...
... it is God which worketh in you, both to will and to do of His own good pleasure;"
[1133] and in another place: "So, then, it is not of him thatwilleth, nor of...
Predestination and the Justice of God
... 98. Furthermore, who would be so impiously foolish as to say that God cannot turn
the evil wills of men"as hewilleth, when hewilleth, and where hewilleth...
The Triumph of God's Sovereign Good Will
... Or, again, it can happen that a man of evil will can will something that God also
willeth with a good will"as, for example, a bad son wills that his father...
Limits of God's Plan for Human Salvation
... Accordingly, when we hear and read in sacred Scripture that God "willeth that all
men should be saved," [221] although we know well enough that not all men are...
"I was Taught that I Should See Mine Own Sin, and not Other Men's...
... For Hewilleth that we [should] know by the sweetness and homely loving of Him,
that all that we see or feel, within or without, that is contrary to this is of...
He Argues against Adversaries Concerning the Heaven of Heavens.
... Wherefore, Hewilleth not one thing now, another anon, but once and for ever He
willeth all things that Hewilleth; not again and again, nor now this, now that...
"Accuse not Thyself Overmuch, Deeming that Thy Tribulation and Thy...
... not thyself overmuch, deeming that thy tribulation and thy woe is all thy fault."
"All thy living is penance profitable." "In the remedy Hewilleth that we...
Thesaurus
Willeth (14 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Willeth (14 Occurrences). Matthew 11:27 All things
have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one
...Wills (12 Occurrences)
... John 3:8 the Spirit where hewilleth doth blow, and his voice thou dost hear, but
thou hast not known whence he cometh, and whither he goeth; thus is every one...
Volition
... Thus, Matthew 11:27, "willeth to"; John 7:17, "if any manwilleth to do his will";
1 Timothy 6:9, the American Standard Revised Version "they that are minded...
Whomever (22 Occurrences)
... WEB NAS). Romans 9:18 so, then, to whom Hewilleth, He doth kindness, and
to whom Hewilleth, He doth harden. (See RSV). 1 Corinthians...
Kingdoms (65 Occurrences)
... of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the
Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom Hewilleth He giveth it...
Will (64996 Occurrences)
... Thus, Matthew 11:27, "willeth to"; John 7:17, "if any manwilleth to do his will";
1 Timothy 6:9, the American Standard Revised Version "they that are minded...
Kindness (295 Occurrences)
... kindness: (YLT). Romans 9:18 so, then, to whom Hewilleth, He doth kindness,
and to whom Hewilleth, He doth harden. (YLT). Romans...
Verdict (7 Occurrences)
... of the holy ones the requirement, to the intent that the living may know that the
Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom Hewilleth He giveth it...
Know (8133 Occurrences)
... The moral conditions of spiritual knowledge are continually insisted on ("If any
manwilleth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God...
Knowledge
... The moral conditions of spiritual knowledge are continually insisted on ("If any
manwilleth to do his will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God...
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