The term "fadeth" is an archaic English word that appears in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, often used to describe the process of withering, declining, or disappearing. In the context of the Bible, "fadeth" is typically used to convey the transient nature of life, beauty, and worldly possessions, contrasting them with the eternal nature of God and His promises.

Biblical Usage:

1. Isaiah 40:7-8 : "The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." In this passage, the prophet Isaiah uses the imagery of withering grass and fading flowers to illustrate the fleeting nature of human life and achievements. The contrast is made with the enduring and unchanging word of God, emphasizing the reliability and permanence of divine truth.

2. 1 Peter 1:24-25 : "For, 'All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.' And this is the word that was proclaimed to you." The Apostle Peter echoes Isaiah's message, reminding believers of the temporary nature of human existence and the eternal nature of God's word. This serves as an encouragement to focus on spiritual truths rather than temporal concerns.

3. James 1:10-11 : "But the rich should exult in their humiliation, because they will pass away like a flower of the field. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits." James uses the metaphor of fading flowers to caution against placing trust in wealth and material success, which are ultimately transient and unreliable.

Theological Implications:

The concept of "fadeth" in Scripture serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of earthly life and the futility of relying on worldly accomplishments. It underscores the biblical teaching that true security and hope are found in God alone. The imagery of fading beauty and withering life calls believers to prioritize their relationship with God and to invest in eternal values.

Practical Application:

For Christians, the notion that life "fadeth" encourages a perspective that values eternal truths over temporary gains. It invites believers to live with an awareness of the brevity of life and to focus on cultivating a deep, abiding faith in God. This perspective fosters humility, gratitude, and a commitment to living in accordance with God's will, knowing that His promises endure beyond the fleeting nature of the world.263. amarantos -- unfading
... unfading, permanent. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of
maraino; unfading, ie (by implication) perpetual -- that fadeth not away. ...
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262. amarantinos -- unfading
... unfading. From amarantos; "amaranthine", ie (by implication) fadeless -- that fadeth
not away. see GREEK amarantos. (amarantinon) -- 1 Occurrence. 261, 262. ...
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Christ the Redeemer
... To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved
in heaven for you.' 1 Peter 1:1. ... (4.) It fadeth not away. ...
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A Cry of Comfort for Jerusalem
... All flesh is grass, And all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
The grass withereth, The flower fadeth, Because the breath of the LORD ...
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Great Voices from Heaven
... All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
7. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/great voices from heaven.htm

Work, for the Night is Coming. PM
... for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/416 work for the night.htm

A Faithful Undershepherd
... begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the
dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 51 a faithful undershepherd.htm

The Withering Work of the Spirit
... All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
the grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the Spirit of the Lord ...
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The Prophetic Theme. Rev. Gervase Smith.
... us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away ...
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Entire Sanctification as Taught by Peter.
... people to holiness, he continues by reminding them that their hope is to be fixed
upon "an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away ...
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The Poor in Spirit are Enriched with a Kingdom
... Death is a worm that feeds in it; but the crown of glory is immarcescible, it fadeth
not away' (1 Peter 5:4). It is not like the rose that loses its gloss and ...
/.../watson/the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/5 the poor in spirit.htm

Hymn after Fasting
... Nine hours have run their course away, The sun sped three parts of its
race: And what remains of the short day Fadeth apace. The ...
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Fadeth (9 Occurrences)
...Fadeth (9 Occurrences). 1 Peter 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled,
and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Fade (16 Occurrences)
... ourselves with rosebuds, before they be withered" (maraino); amardntinos (amaranth),
"unfading," occurs in 1 Peter 5:4, "the crown of glory that fadeth not away ...
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Languisheth (10 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Isaiah 24:4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth
and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. (KJV ASV DBY WBS) ...
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Withereth (13 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV). Isaiah 40:7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the
spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. ...
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Faileth (26 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV WBS). Isaiah 24:4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world
languisheth and fadeth away, the lofty people of the earth do languish. (See JPS). ...
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Fainteth (11 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Isaiah 24:4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world
languisheth and fadeth away, the lofty people of the earth do languish. (See JPS). ...
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Mourneth (14 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Isaiah 24:4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth
and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. (KJV ASV DBY WBS) ...
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Haughty (35 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Isaiah 24:4 The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth
and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Fading (8 Occurrences)

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Fades (10 Occurrences)

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