Topical Encyclopedia
The term "removeth" is an archaic form of the verb "remove," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies the act of taking away, displacing, or causing something to be no longer present. In the context of Scripture, "removeth" can refer to both physical and spiritual actions, often highlighting God's sovereignty and the transient nature of human life and endeavors.
Biblical Usage:1.
Divine Sovereignty and Judgment: The concept of God removing kings and establishing them is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing His ultimate authority over human affairs. In
Daniel 2:21 , it is written, "He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them." This passage underscores God's control over history and political powers, reminding believers that earthly authority is subject to divine will.
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Moral and Spiritual Implications: The removal of sin and its consequences is a central theme in the Bible.
Psalm 103:12 states, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." This verse highlights the completeness of God's forgiveness and the transformative power of His grace, offering believers assurance of spiritual renewal and redemption.
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Warnings and Consequences: The Bible also uses "removeth" in the context of warnings against disobedience and the resulting divine judgment. In
Proverbs 22:28 , it is advised, "Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors." This instruction serves as a metaphor for respecting established moral and spiritual boundaries, with the understanding that removing such boundaries leads to chaos and divine displeasure.
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The Transience of Life: The fleeting nature of human life is another aspect where "removeth" is relevant. In
Job 14:18 , it is observed, "But as a mountain erodes and crumbles and a rock is removed from its place." This imagery reflects the impermanence of earthly existence and the inevitability of change, encouraging believers to place their hope in the eternal rather than the temporal.
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God's Protection and Provision: The removal of obstacles and enemies is often depicted as an act of divine intervention for the protection and benefit of God's people. In
Psalm 146:9 , it is declared, "The LORD watches over the foreigner; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates." Here, the removal of wickedness is portrayed as part of God's providential care for the vulnerable and oppressed.
Theological Significance:The use of "removeth" in the Bible serves as a reminder of God's active role in the world, both in judgment and in grace. It calls believers to trust in His sovereign plan, to seek His forgiveness, and to live in accordance with His commandments. The term also encourages reflection on the transient nature of life and the enduring hope found in God's eternal promises.
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On the Words of the Gospel, "When Jesus had Finished These Sayings ...
... Light. [3813] He removeth to Judea in order that He may persuade people
to rise up from the Letter and to follow the Spirit. He ...
Celsus Goes on to Say: "We must not Disobey the Ancient Writer...
... shall be one lord, one king," he must be, not the man "whom the son of crafty Saturn
appointed," but the man to whom He gave the power, who "removeth kings and ...
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
... "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever," he exclaimed; "for wisdom and might
are His: and He changeth the times and the reasons: He removeth kings, and ...
Moreover, Flies Falling into Myrrh, and Suffocated Therein, Make ...
... But he who removeth stones, indeed shall undergo no light labour; [107] and he
who cleaveth wood shall bear danger with him in his own weapon. ...
General Commandments.
... For these things have been heard in the ears of the Lord of hosts." And elsewhere:
"Cursed be he who removeth his neighbour's landmarks: and all the people ...
The Power of God
... He toucheth the land, and it shall melt.' Amos 9:9. He removeth the earth out of
her place.' Job 9:9. An earthquake makes the earth tremble upon her pillars ...
That the Self-Existent Being must be All-Powerful.
... Thus, Job 9:4:""He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength;"which removeth the
mountains, and they know it not; which overturneth them in his anger. ...
Human Government.
... Dan. ii.21. "He changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth
up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know ...
Of the Holy Trinity.
... Who made thee in His image fair Thy load of guilt removeth, Gives thee His chosen's
faith to share, Thy Joy in sorrow proveth, Through His own word most holy. ...
The Peace Granted us by God.
... of those recorded utterances, in which it is said, "Come and see the works of the
Lord, the wonders which he hath done upon the earth; he removeth wars to the ...
Thesaurus
Removeth (27 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Removeth (27 Occurrences). Genesis
... YLT). Genesis
42:17 and he
removeth them unto charge three days. (YLT).
...Asshur (133 Occurrences)
... Asshur come, and taketh Ijon, and Abel-Beth-Maachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and
Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and removeth them to ...
Removing (24 Occurrences)
Neighbour's (30 Occurrences)
... (See JPS BBE DBY). Deuteronomy 27:17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbor's landmark.
And all the people shall say, Amen. (See JPS BBE DBY YLT). ...
Nin'eveh (18 Occurrences)
... Jonah 3:6 seeing the word doth come unto the king of Nineveh, and he riseth from
his throne, and removeth his honourable robe from off him, and spreadeth out ...
Overturneth (3 Occurrences)
... Overturneth (3 Occurrences). Job 9:5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know
not: which overturneth them in his anger. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
Lookest (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 22:8 And one removeth the covering of Judah, And thou lookest in
that day Unto the armour of the house of the forest, (YLT). ...
Layeth (76 Occurrences)
... of the night, and riseth in the middle of the night, and layeth hold on the doors
of the gate of the city, and on the two side posts, and removeth them with ...
Whoremongers (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV YLT). 1 Kings 15:12 and removeth the whoremongers out of the land, and
turneth aside all the idols that his fathers made; (YLT). ...
Trusty (4 Occurrences)
... also. (WEY). Job 12:20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh
away the understanding of the aged. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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