The term "buyeth" is an archaic form of the verb "buy," commonly found in the King James Version of the Bible. It refers to the act of purchasing or acquiring something in exchange for money or other valuable consideration. In the context of the Bible, "buyeth" is used to describe various transactions, both literal and metaphorical, that reflect the economic and spiritual life of the people in biblical times.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of buying and selling is integral to the economic life of Israel. The Law of Moses contains numerous regulations concerning commerce, property rights, and fair dealings. For instance, Leviticus 25:14 states, "If you make a sale to your neighbor or buy from your neighbor, you must not wrong one another." This underscores the importance of honesty and integrity in transactions.

The act of buying land or property is also significant. In Jeremiah 32:15 , the prophet Jeremiah buys a field as a sign of hope and future restoration: "For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Houses, fields, and vineyards will again be bought in this land." This purchase symbolizes God's promise of restoration to the people of Israel.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, "buyeth" is often used in parables and teachings of Jesus to illustrate spiritual truths. In Matthew 13:44 , Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a treasure hidden in a field, which a man finds and hides again. "In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." This parable emphasizes the incomparable value of the kingdom of heaven and the total commitment required to obtain it.

The concept of buying is also used metaphorically in Revelation 3:18 , where the risen Christ advises the church in Laodicea: "I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich; white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed; and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see." Here, "buying" signifies the acquisition of spiritual wealth and insight through faith and obedience to Christ.

Theological Implications

The use of "buyeth" in Scripture often carries deeper theological implications. It reflects the human condition of needing redemption and the divine provision of salvation. The act of buying, in a spiritual sense, can symbolize the believer's response to God's offer of grace. In Isaiah 55:1 , the invitation is extended: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk, without money and without cost." This passage highlights the gratuitous nature of God's salvation, offered freely to all who seek it.

Practical Application

For believers, the biblical concept of "buyeth" serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual over material wealth. It encourages Christians to invest in their relationship with God and to seek the eternal treasures of His kingdom. The teachings associated with "buyeth" challenge individuals to evaluate their values and to ensure that their pursuits align with God's will and purpose.

Commandments to Women.
... She buyeth wool and flax, and worketh profitable things with her hands. She
is like the merchants' ships, she bringeth her food from far. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iii commandments to women.htm

Portrait of a Matron
... her maidens.16. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit
of her hands she planteth a vineyard.17. She girdeth her ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/portrait of a matron.htm

The Kingdom of God: Its Values
... of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid;
and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. ...
/.../rauschenbusch/the social principles of jesus/chapter iv the kingdom of.htm

The Hidden Treasure.
... is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth,
and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/arnot/the parables of our lord/v the hidden treasure.htm

The Destruction of Babylon.
... And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her; for no one buyeth their
merchandise any more; the merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the destruction of babylon.htm

Treasure and Pearl
... is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth,
and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/treasure and pearl.htm

The First Great Group of Parables.
... of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field; the which a man found, and hid;
and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/liv the first great group 7.htm

The Hid Treasure.
... of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid;
and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the hid treasure.htm

The Joy of the Lord.
... joy. The man who has found the treasure, for joy thereof goeth and selleth
all he hath, and buyeth that field ( Matthew 13:44). ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/the joy of the lord.htm

Christ Teaching by Parables
... is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth,
and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
/.../newton/the life of jesus christ for the young/christ teaching by parables.htm

Buyeth (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Buyeth (10 Occurrences). Matthew 13:44 Again,
the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field ...
/b/buyeth.htm - 9k

Thereof (845 Occurrences)
... is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth,
and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
/t/thereof.htm - 35k

Executioners (32 Occurrences)
... Genesis 39:1 And Joseph hath been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, a eunuch
of Pharaoh, head of the executioners, an Egyptian man, buyeth him out of the ...
/e/executioners.htm - 16k

Planteth (10 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit
of her hands she planteth a vineyard. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/p/planteth.htm - 9k

Buyer (7 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:28 And if his hand hath not found sufficiency to give back to him,
then hath his sold thing been in the hand of him who buyeth it till the year of ...
/b/buyer.htm - 9k

Buyest (3 Occurrences)

/b/buyest.htm - 7k

Considereth (9 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Proverbs 31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit
of her hands she planteth a vineyard. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/c/considereth.htm - 9k

Sufficiency (18 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:28 And if his hand hath not found sufficiency to give back to him,
then hath his sold thing been in the hand of him who buyeth it till the year of ...
/s/sufficiency.htm - 12k

Selleth (17 Occurrences)
... is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth,
and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field ...
/s/selleth.htm - 11k

Stretched (234 Occurrences)
... Genesis 33:19 and he buyeth the portion of the field where he hath stretched out
his tent, from the hand of the sons of Hamor, father of Shechem, for a hundred ...
/s/stretched.htm - 38k

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