The term "directeth" is an archaic form of the verb "direct," which means to guide, lead, or show the way. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to God's guidance and providence in the lives of individuals and nations. The concept of God directing human affairs is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing His sovereignty, wisdom, and care for His creation.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 16:9 : "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps." This verse highlights the balance between human responsibility and divine sovereignty. While individuals may make plans and decisions, it is ultimately God who directs their paths, ensuring that His purposes are fulfilled.

2. Psalm 37:23 : "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." This passage underscores the idea that God is actively involved in the lives of the righteous, guiding their steps and taking pleasure in their obedience and faithfulness.

3. Jeremiah 10:23 : "I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps." Here, the prophet Jeremiah acknowledges human dependence on God for direction and the futility of attempting to navigate life without divine guidance.

Theological Significance:

The concept of God directing human affairs is central to understanding His role as the sovereign ruler of the universe. It reassures believers that their lives are not subject to random chance or fate but are under the careful and purposeful direction of a loving and all-knowing God. This divine guidance is often experienced through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, prayer, and the counsel of other believers.

Practical Implications:

For believers, the assurance that God directs their steps provides comfort and confidence in times of uncertainty. It encourages them to seek His will in all aspects of life, trusting that He will lead them in paths of righteousness. This trust in divine direction calls for a life of prayer, study of the Scriptures, and a willingness to submit to God's leading, even when it contradicts personal desires or societal norms.

Related Concepts:

· Providence: God's continuous involvement with all created things, directing them to fulfill His purposes.
· Sovereignty: The attribute of God that denotes His supreme power and authority over all creation.
· Guidance: The means by which God leads His people, often through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the community of faith.

In summary, "directeth" encapsulates the biblical truth that God is actively involved in guiding the lives of His people, ensuring that His divine purposes are accomplished in and through them.

His Joyful Meditation in the Nineteenth Psalm Directeth Every Man ...
... THE THIRD CENTURY 72 His joyful meditation in the nineteenth psalm directeth
every man to consider the glory of Heaven and Earth. ...
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Of Evil-Speaking in General.
... can surely scarce find a better to discourse upon: it cannot be a matter of small
moment or use, which this great master and guide so expressly directeth us to ...
/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/of evil-speaking in general.htm

O Father! Send Thy Spirit Down.
... The Spirit God gives from above Directeth all who truly love In ways of safety ever;
He guides our goings every day, From paths of bliss to turn away Our feet ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/o father send thy spirit.htm

"By the Assay of this Falling we Shall have an High Marvellous ...
... He kindleth our understanding, He directeth our ways, He easeth our conscience,
He comforteth our soul, He lighteneth our heart, and giveth us, in part ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxi by the assay.htm

And Thou, Willing First to Show Me How Thou Resistest the Proud...
... that they that labour and are heavy laden might come unto Him, and He refresh them,
because He is meek and lowly in heart; and the meek He directeth in judgment ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter ix and thou willing.htm

Lord, Thy Word Abideth
... Message of salvation. When the storms are o'er us,. And dark clouds before us,.
Then its light directeth,. And our way protecteth. Who can tell the pleasure,. ...
/.../advent 59 lord thy word.htm

October 7 Morning
... bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men
of skill."A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/october 7 morning.htm

Old Testament Testimonies.
... are directed by the Lord, and how can a man understand His ways?" [3557] Let them
hear, "Every man seemeth right to himself, but the Lord directeth the hearts ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 42 old testament testimonies.htm

Psalm XXXVI.
... He who asketh much from God such things, and in such wise directeth all his
prayers, that he may receive the goods that are of this world. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxvi.htm

Psalm LXVI.
... "Give glory to His praise." Our whole attention upon the praise of God he directeth,
nothing for us he leaveth whence we should be praised. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxvi.htm

Directeth (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Directeth (9 Occurrences). ... Job 37:3 He directeth it under
the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. ...
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Lightning (49 Occurrences)
... knows the secrets of Nature: "He made.... a way for the lightning" (Job
28:26); "He directeth.... his lightning" (Job 37:3 the King ...
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Formation (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 13:3 And Abijah directeth the war with a force of mighty men of war,
four hundred thousand chosen men, and Jeroboam hath set in array with him ...
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Directing (4 Occurrences)

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Directest (2 Occurrences)

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Deviseth (12 Occurrences)
... ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD
directeth his steps. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 16 ...
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Prospereth (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 32:30 And Hezekiah himself hath stopped the upper source of the waters
of Gihon, and directeth them beneath to the west of the city of David, and ...
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Source (16 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 32:30 And Hezekiah himself hath stopped the upper source of the waters
of Gihon, and directeth them beneath to the west of the city of David, and ...
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Skirts (23 Occurrences)
... them away. (BBE). Job 37:3 Under the whole heavens He directeth it, And
its light 'is' over the skirts of the earth. (YLT). Job 38 ...
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Intelligence (45 Occurrences)
... despised. (See JPS). Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And
a man of intelligence directeth 'his' going. (YLT). Proverbs ...
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