The term "condemneth" is an archaic form of the verb "condemn," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of condemning is expressed in several passages, reflecting both divine judgment and human judgment.

Biblical Usage:

1. Divine Judgment:
· In the context of divine judgment, "condemneth" refers to God's righteous judgment against sin and unrighteousness. Romans 8:34 states, "Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us." This passage emphasizes that, through Christ's atoning work, believers are not subject to condemnation by God, as Jesus Himself intercedes on their behalf.

2. Human Judgment:
· The Bible also addresses the issue of human judgment and condemnation. In John 8:10-11 , Jesus speaks to the woman caught in adultery: "Then Jesus straightened up and asked her, 'Woman, where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?' 'No one, Lord,' she answered. 'Then neither do I condemn you,' Jesus declared. 'Now go and sin no more.'" Here, Jesus demonstrates mercy and refrains from condemning the woman, highlighting the importance of grace and forgiveness over judgment.

3. Self-Condemnation:
· The concept of self-condemnation is also present in Scripture. In 1 John 3:20-21 , it is written, "If our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God." This passage reassures believers that even when they feel self-condemned, God's understanding and grace surpass their own feelings of guilt.

Theological Implications:

· Justification and Salvation:
· The doctrine of justification by faith is central to understanding the absence of condemnation for believers. Romans 8:1 declares, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This verse underscores the belief that through faith in Christ, believers are justified and freed from the penalty of sin.

· Role of Christ as Advocate:
· Jesus Christ's role as an advocate is crucial in the context of condemnation. As seen in Romans 8:34, Christ's intercession for believers ensures that they are not condemned. This advocacy is a cornerstone of Christian assurance, providing believers with confidence in their standing before God.

· Moral and Ethical Conduct:
· While believers are not condemned, they are called to live in a manner worthy of their calling. The absence of condemnation is not a license to sin but rather an encouragement to pursue holiness and righteousness, as seen in Jesus' instruction to the woman in John 8:11 to "go and sin no more."

Practical Application:

· Assurance of Salvation:
· Believers can find comfort and assurance in the promise that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. This assurance encourages a life of faith and obedience, rooted in the security of God's grace.

· Forgiveness and Mercy:
· The example of Jesus' response to the woman caught in adultery serves as a model for believers to extend forgiveness and mercy to others, refraining from harsh judgment and condemnation.

· Self-Reflection:
· Christians are encouraged to examine their hearts and motives, ensuring that they do not fall into self-condemnation but rather trust in God's greater knowledge and grace.

In summary, the concept of "condemneth" in the Bible encompasses divine judgment, human judgment, and self-condemnation, with a strong emphasis on the redemptive work of Christ that frees believers from condemnation and calls them to a life of righteousness and grace.

A Challenge and a Shield
... At the [4]Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord's-Day Evening, August 24th,
1890. "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died.""Romans 8:34. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/a challenge and a shield.htm

Its Meaning
... For example, in Proverbs 17:15 we read, "He that justifieth the wicked, and he that
condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD": now ...
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How Pronunciation Serves to Remove Ambiguity. Different Kinds of ...
... in such a way as to make what follows an answer to this question, "God who justifieth,"
and to make a second question, "Who is he that condemneth?" with the ...
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And all the Directions that I have Given About Ambiguous ...
... in such a way as to make what follows an answer to this question, "God who justifieth,"
and to make a second question, "Who is he that condemneth?" with the ...
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The Sentence of the Judge is Set Forth, the Counterpleas of the ...
... Let us look to it, then, forasmuch as whom the Son condemneth, the Father condemneth
also, and therefore let us honour the Son, even as we honour the Father ...
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The Strait Gate;
... the schoolman said to him, You are a deceiver, a person of no charity, and therefore
not fit to preach; for he that [in effect] condemneth the greatest part of ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the strait gate.htm

Koph.
... But towards all, both those whom He freeth, and those whom He condemneth, all the
ways of the Lord are mercy and truth; because where He doth not show mercy ...
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The Believer's Challenge
... at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens. "Who is he that condemneth? ... Who is he that
condemneth, then? Condemn a man that is at the right hand of God! Absurd! ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the believers challenge.htm

The First Fruits of the Spirit
... God condemneth them not for any of these; they are as though they had never been;
they are cast "as a stone into the depth of the sea," and he remembereth them ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 8 the first fruits.htm

Out of the Deep of Suffering and Sorrow.
... whether of our own death or the death of those we love; in the day of judgment,
whereof it is written""It is God who justifieth us; who is he that condemneth ...
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Condemneth (6 Occurrences)
...Condemneth (6 Occurrences). Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? ... Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. (KJV WBS). ...
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Condemning (6 Occurrences)

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Justifieth (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV WBS). Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth
the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Maketh (399 Occurrences)
... saints according to the will of God. (KJV ASV WBS). Romans 8:34 Who is he
that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that ...
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Condemnest (2 Occurrences)

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Allow (86 Occurrences)
... (4) dokimazo, "to prove," "approve." "Happy is he that condemneth not himself in
the thing which he alloweth" (the Revised Version (British and American ...
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Allowance (11 Occurrences)
... (4) dokimazo, "to prove," "approve." "Happy is he that condemneth not himself in
the thing which he alloweth" (the Revised Version (British and American ...
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Alloweth (1 Occurrence)
... Romans 14:22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. (KJV WBS). ...
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Abomination (78 Occurrences)
... 16:5), "the way of the wicked" (Proverbs 15:9), "evil devices" (Proverbs 15:26),
and "he that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous ...
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Condemn (43 Occurrences)
... Romans 14:22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. (Root in KJV WBS NAS NIV). ...
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