The term "fillest" is an archaic form of the verb "fill," often found in older English translations of the Bible. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use this specific term, understanding its usage and context in Scripture can provide insight into the biblical concept of being filled, particularly with the Spirit, wisdom, or righteousness.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Filled with the Spirit: The concept of being filled with the Holy Spirit is a significant theme in the New Testament. In Acts 2:4 , it is recorded, "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." This event marks the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to empower believers for ministry and witness (John 14:16-17).

2. Filled with Wisdom and Knowledge: The Bible frequently speaks of being filled with wisdom and knowledge as a gift from God. In Colossians 1:9 , Paul writes, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding." This filling is essential for living a life that pleases God and bears fruit in every good work.

3. Filled with Righteousness: The filling of righteousness is another important biblical theme. Philippians 1:11 states, "filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." This righteousness is not self-derived but is imparted through faith in Christ, leading to a life that reflects God's character and holiness.

4. Filled with Joy and Peace: The Scriptures also speak of being filled with joy and peace as a result of faith and trust in God. Romans 15:13 declares, "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." This filling is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel in the believer's life.

Theological Implications

The concept of being "filled" in the biblical sense often implies a state of completeness or being under the influence of a particular quality or presence. For Christians, being filled with the Holy Spirit, wisdom, righteousness, joy, and peace is both a command and a promise. It signifies a life surrendered to God, open to His leading, and empowered for His purposes.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to seek the filling of the Holy Spirit continually, as seen in Ephesians 5:18 : "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." This involves a daily commitment to prayer, reading Scripture, and yielding to God's will. The filling of the Spirit and other godly attributes equips Christians to live victoriously, serve effectively, and bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel in a world in need of hope and redemption.

Do the Heaven and Earth Then Contain Thee, Since Thou Fillest Them ...
... Book I Chapter III Do the heaven and earth then contain Thee, since Thou fillest
them? ... Do the heaven and earth then contain Thee, since Thou fillest them? ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iii do the heaven.htm

Everywhere God Wholly Filleth all Things, but Neither Heaven nor ...
... 3. Since, then, Thou fillest heaven and earth, do they contain Thee? Or, as they
contain Thee not, dost Thou fill them, and yet there remains something over? ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter iii everywhere god wholly filleth.htm

Within the Veil
... Thine, and Thine alone. Thou Who fillest all things, in Thee, living, moving,. ... Fills
me, Christ arisen. Thou the Light that fillest all the endless heavens,. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/within the veil.htm

Book one in God's Searching Presence, Augustine Undertakes to ...
... is there no need that thou, who dost contain all things, shouldst be contained by
any, since those things which thou dost fill thou fillest by containing them? ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book one in gods searching.htm

A Prayer to be Said when Thou Goest to Receive Our Lord's Holy ...
... me! O unfathomable good, that fillest heaven and earth, incline Thyself
graciously this day, and despise not Thy poor creature. ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xxiv a prayer to.htm

Beside the Manger.
... With Thy great love beyond compare, My soul Thou fillest ever, Thy glance
so sweet, Thine image fair, My heart forgetteth never. ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/beside the manger.htm

To Monna Alessa Dei Saracini
... Therefore thou shouldst love it spiritually, in a disciplined way. Be a vase, which
thou fillest at the source and at the source dost drink from. ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to monna alessa dei saracini.htm

In Thee Will I Begin to Speak, Thou Head that Didst Begin all ...
... In Thee will I begin to speak, Thou Head that didst begin all created things. [471]
I, even I will open my mouth, but it is Thou that fillest my mouth. ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn x in thee will.htm

A Prayer for the Spirit of Devotion
... Thou only art good, just and holy; Thou canst do all things, art over all
things, fillest all things, leaving empty only the sinner. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/a prayer for the spirit.htm

Christmas a Song of Joy at Dawn
... Life of life, my heart Thou stillest,. Calm I rest. On Thy breast,. All this void
Thou fillest. Thee, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish,. Live to Thee,. ...
/.../lyra germanica second series the christian life/christmas a song of joy.htm

Fillest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fillest (1 Occurrence). Psalms 17:14 From men
which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which ...
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Fillet (1 Occurrence)

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Filledst (2 Occurrences)

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Babes (18 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have
their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid ...
/b/babes.htm - 12k

Sucklings (18 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:14 From men, Thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, their portion
'is' in life, And 'with' Thy hidden things Thou fillest their belly, They are ...
/s/sucklings.htm - 11k

Satisfied (110 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:14 From men by thy hand, O Jehovah, From men of the world, whose portion
is in 'this' life, And whose belly thou fillest with thy treasure: They are ...
/s/satisfied.htm - 35k

Substance (99 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 17:14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world,
which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid ...
/s/substance.htm - 39k

Treasure (66 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 17:14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world,
which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid ...
/t/treasure.htm - 36k

Hid (145 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have
their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid ...
/h/hid.htm - 37k

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