The term "declarest" is an archaic form of the verb "declare," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version. In the context of Scripture, to "declare" often means to make known, announce, or proclaim something with authority and clarity. This term is used to convey the act of revealing or making a statement that is significant, often in relation to God's will, His laws, or His works.

Biblical Usage:

1. Divine Revelation:
The act of declaring is frequently associated with God revealing His will or His nature to humanity. In the Old Testament, God often declares His intentions through the prophets. For example, in Isaiah 42:9 , it is written, "Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things; before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Here, God is making known His future plans, emphasizing His sovereignty and foreknowledge.

2. Proclamation of God's Works:
Declaring is also used in the context of proclaiming the mighty works of God. In Psalm 19:1 , it states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." This verse illustrates how creation itself is a testament to God's majesty and power, making His presence known to all.

3. Human Response to God:
Humans are called to declare God's praises and His deeds. In Psalm 96:3 , the psalmist exhorts, "Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples." This reflects the responsibility of believers to spread the knowledge of God and His salvation to the world.

4. Judgment and Justice:
The term is also used in the context of divine judgment. In Job 40:7 , God challenges Job, saying, "Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me." Here, the act of declaring is tied to the idea of presenting one's case or understanding before God, who is the ultimate judge.

5. Prophetic Announcements:
Prophets in the Bible often declare messages from God, serving as His mouthpieces. In Jeremiah 1:17 , God commands the prophet, "Get yourself ready! Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them." The prophet's role is to faithfully declare God's message, regardless of the audience's reaction.

Theological Implications:

The concept of declaring in the Bible underscores the importance of communication between God and humanity. It highlights God's initiative in revealing Himself and His purposes, as well as the responsibility of His people to respond by proclaiming His truth. The act of declaring is not merely about speaking words; it involves bearing witness to God's reality and aligning oneself with His divine will. Through declarations, both divine and human, the narrative of God's redemptive plan is unfolded throughout Scripture.

Acts of Sharbil, who was a Priest of Idols, and was Converted to ...
... to do anything with their hands"moreover also thou hast no pity on thine own soul,
which is destitute of the true life of God; and thou declarest to this ...
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We Give Offence by Proclaiming that There is one God...
... we hear thee both in private and in public exclaim, "Which may God grant," and,
"If God so will." By expressions such as these thou declarest that there is one ...
/.../tertullian/the souls testimony/chapter ii we give offence.htm

Whether the Justification of the Ungodly is the Greatest Work of ...
... On the other hand: it is said in Ps.145:9: "his tender mercies are over all his
works," and the collect says: "O God, who declarest thy Almighty power ...
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Epistle xii. To Montana and Thomas.
... And, inasmuch as thou, Montana, declarest that thou hast applied thy mind to monastic
profession, we therefore this day give and grant to thee two unci?? ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xii to montana and.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xxiv. 36, "He Himself Stood in ...
... If thou art a Manichee, who dost not believe that He was crucified either, because
thou dost not believe that He was even born, thou declarest that all that He ...
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Sige Relates to Marcus the Generation of the Twenty-Four Elements ...
... and a Decad, and a Duodecad; and by such multiplications, setting forth the unspeakable
and inconceivable nature of the Father, as thou thyself declarest it to ...
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Psalm XCVII.
... Thou carriest flesh, and in thy heart thou art already a heaven; for thy conversation
will be in heaven. [4467] Being such, thou also declarest Christ; for who ...
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Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas.
... knowest what will come to pass, who also for our sakes makest these things perfect:
Thou, Lord, who revealest hidden mysteries, and declarest unspeakable words ...
/.../unknown/acts of the holy apostle thomas/acts of the holy apostle.htm

The Christian Race.
... me.". But who told thee that thy soul was such an excellent thing as by
thy practice thou declarest thou believest it to be? What ...
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"There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in ...
... Christ answers thee in express terms; "whosoever will, let him take and drink freely."
Thou declarest thy willingness in so speaking; and he declares his ...
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Declarest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Declarest (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 16:10 And it
hath come to pass when thou declarest to this people all ...
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