Approacheth
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The term "approacheth" is an archaic form of the verb "approach," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible. It signifies the act of drawing near or coming close to something or someone. In the context of Scripture, "approacheth" often conveys a sense of reverence, anticipation, or impending action, particularly in relation to God, His kingdom, or significant events.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Presence: The concept of approaching God is a central theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed on how to approach God with reverence and purity. The tabernacle and later the temple served as focal points where God's presence dwelt, and the people could approach Him through prescribed rituals and sacrifices. In the New Testament, the approach to God is made possible through Jesus Christ, who serves as the mediator between God and humanity.

· Hebrews 4:16 : "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

2. The Kingdom of God: The term "approacheth" is also used in the context of the coming of God's kingdom. The Gospels frequently speak of the kingdom as being near, urging repentance and readiness among the people.

· Matthew 3:2 : "and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'"

3. Prophetic Fulfillment: The approach of significant prophetic events is another context in which "approacheth" is used. The Bible contains numerous prophecies concerning the end times, the return of Christ, and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Believers are encouraged to be vigilant and prepared for these events.

· Luke 21:28 : "When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

4. Moral and Spiritual Readiness: The notion of approaching God or His kingdom carries with it an implicit call to moral and spiritual readiness. Believers are exhorted to live in a manner worthy of their calling, maintaining holiness and righteousness as they anticipate the fulfillment of God's promises.

· James 4:8 : "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

Theological Implications

The use of "approacheth" in Scripture underscores the imminence and accessibility of God's presence and kingdom. It reflects the dynamic relationship between God and His people, where God invites humanity to draw near through faith and obedience. The term also highlights the urgency of spiritual preparedness, as the fulfillment of God's promises is always at hand. The believer's approach to God is marked by reverence, humility, and a sincere desire for communion with the Divine.
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The Good Man Useful in Life and Happy in Death.
... As death approacheth, the perfect and upright man, who realizeth his state, looks
back with comfort, approving the part he hath acted, after renovation, and ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xxv the good man.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. vi. 19, "Lay not up for ...
... moth and rust doth destroy, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up
for yourselves treasures in heaven, where no thief approacheth, nor moth ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon x on the words.htm

The Travelers
... Also they have suffered the distresses of disorder so intensely that peace in
any form is most welcome to them. Titus approacheth reluctantly. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter iv the travelers.htm

It Remains Then that we Understand as Concerning those Women...
... God, "Blessed are they that dwell in thine house; for ever and ever they will praise
thee?" [2449] It must be confessed, however, that it approacheth much unto ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/against lying/section 33 it remains then.htm

Of the Religion of Mahomet.
... The words are these: " "The hour of judgment approacheth, and the moon hath been
split in sunder: but if the unbelievers see a sign, they turn aside, saying ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/section iii of the religion.htm

The Rich Fool.
... Sell what ye have and give alms; provide yourselves a treasure in the heavens that
faileth not, where no thief approacheth, or moth corrupteth.". ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the new testament/the rich fool.htm

Behold the Bridegroom Cometh
... Awake, awake to praises,. For He cometh in the night. III. That fearful day approacheth,.
Then live, O soul, aright,. And watch the hour, and trim thy lamp. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the greek church/behold the bridegroom cometh.htm

Kontakion-Automelon
... In careless slumber,. Wherefore wilt Thou longer lie? Wake! for lo, the end approacheth,.
And the Judgment draweth nigh. II. Christ our Lord is ever present,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the holy eastern church/kontakion-automelon.htm

Hypocrisy
... The counterfeit so near approacheth to the genuine, that the eye of wisdom itself
needs to be enlightened before she can discern the difference. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/hypocrisy.htm

1 Cor. xi. 28
... profane. And it becomes him that approacheth, first to empty himself of
all these things and so to touch that pure sacrifice. And ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxviii 1 cor xi.htm

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Approacheth (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Approacheth (4 Occurrences). ... Numbers 17:13 Whoever approacheth
the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying? ...
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Approaching (24 Occurrences)

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Wax (32 Occurrences)
... that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure
in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth ...
/w/wax.htm - 18k

Welfare (32 Occurrences)
... and whom they cause to abide at the brook of Besor, and they go out to meet David,
and to meet the people who 'are' with him, and David approacheth the people ...
/w/welfare.htm - 16k

Faileth (26 Occurrences)
... that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure
in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth ...
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Provide (74 Occurrences)
... that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure
in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth ...
/p/provide.htm - 28k

Bags (16 Occurrences)
... that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure
in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth ...
/b/bags.htm - 11k

Corrupteth (2 Occurrences)
... that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure
in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth ...
/c/corrupteth.htm - 7k

Approachest (1 Occurrence)

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Asketh (40 Occurrences)
... and whom they cause to abide at the brook of Besor, and they go out to meet David,
and to meet the people who 'are' with him, and David approacheth the people ...
/a/asketh.htm - 18k

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Approacheth (4 Occurrences)

Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
(KJV WBS)

Leviticus 22:3
Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed throughout your generations, that approacheth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto Jehovah, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from before me: I am Jehovah.
(ASV DBY JPS WBS)

Numbers 17:13
Whoever approacheth the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?
(WBS)

1 Samuel 30:21
And David cometh in unto the two hundred men who were too faint to go after David, and whom they cause to abide at the brook of Besor, and they go out to meet David, and to meet the people who 'are' with him, and David approacheth the people, and asketh of them of welfare.
(YLT)

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