The term "goeth" is an archaic English form of the verb "go," commonly found in the King James Version of the Bible and other older translations. It is used to describe movement or action, often in a continuous or habitual sense. In the Berean Standard Bible , this term is typically rendered in modern English as "goes."

Biblical Usage:

1. General Movement:
The word "goeth" is frequently used in the Bible to describe physical movement from one place to another. For example, in Genesis 24:58 (KJV), Rebekah is asked if she will go with Abraham's servant, and she responds affirmatively. In the BSB, this is rendered in contemporary language, emphasizing the action of going.

2. Spiritual Journey:
The concept of "going" is often used metaphorically to describe one's spiritual journey or walk with God. In Psalm 23:4 (KJV), the psalmist writes, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." The BSB translates this passage to convey the ongoing journey of faith and trust in God's protection.

3. Divine Guidance:
The Bible frequently uses "goeth" to illustrate the guidance provided by God to His people. In Exodus 13:21 (KJV), it is written, "And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way." The BSB captures this divine leadership, emphasizing God's active role in guiding His people.

4. Moral and Ethical Conduct:
The term is also used to describe moral and ethical behavior. In Proverbs 4:18 (KJV), it states, "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." The BSB reflects this as a continual progression in righteousness, highlighting the journey of living according to God's will.

5. Eschatological Implications:
In prophetic and eschatological contexts, "goeth" can refer to the unfolding of divine plans. In Revelation 6:2 (KJV), the rider on the white horse "went forth conquering, and to conquer." The BSB presents this as part of the apocalyptic vision, indicating the movement of God's purposes in history.

Theological Significance:

The use of "goeth" in the Bible underscores the dynamic nature of faith and the believer's life. It reflects the ongoing relationship between God and His people, characterized by movement, growth, and transformation. The term invites readers to consider their own spiritual journey and the ways in which they are called to "go" in obedience to God's will.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to reflect on the areas of their lives where they are called to "go" in faith, whether it be in service, mission, or personal growth. The biblical use of "goeth" serves as a reminder of the active and living nature of faith, urging Christians to continually seek God's guidance and direction in their daily walk.4608. maaleh -- an ascent
... acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively)
priority -- ascent, before, chiefest, cliff, that goeth up, going up, hill ...
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3996. mabo -- entrance, a coming in, entering
... west; also (adverb with preposition) towards -- by which came, as cometh, in coming,
as men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, where goeth, going down ...
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Who is She that Goeth up by the Wilderness, Like a Pillar of Smoke ...
... CHAPTER III. 6. Who is she that goeth up by the wilderness, like a pillar of smoke,
from the incense of myrrh and frankincense and all powders of the perfumer? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/6 who is she that.htm

But, Lo, that Lamb Goeth by a virgin Road...
... Section 29. But, lo, That Lamb goeth by a Virgin road? 29. But, lo, That
Lamb goeth by a Virgin road, how shall they go after ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/of holy virginity /section 29 but lo that.htm

On the Same Words of the Gospel, John xvi. 8, "He Will Convict the ...
... Of righteousness, because I go to the Father." They believed not, He goeth
to the Father. Their sin therefore, and His righteousness. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xciv on the same.htm

Love Makes Suns
... THE BOOK OF JUDGES LOVE MAKES SUNS. 'Let them that love Him be as the sun
when he goeth forth in his might.' Judges 5:51. These are ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/love makes suns.htm

Things which Defile
... Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile
him; because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 7 14-23 things which defile.htm

Then Answered Certain of the Scribes and Pharisees, that they ...
... [1150] The unclean spirit, when he goeth out of the man, departeth, and goeth about
through places wherein are no waters, that he may find rest for himself ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xvi then answered certain.htm

Rejection of the Tradition of the Elders.
... Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile
him; because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/rejection of the tradition of.htm

The Shepherd of Our Souls.
... as a shepherd doth his flock[6]." And as He says Himself in the parable before us,
"He calleth His own sheep by name and leadeth them out, and goeth before them ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon xvi the shepherd of.htm

Balaam's Prophecy. (Numb. xxiv. 17-19. )
... Carried by the Spirit into the far distant future, Balaam sees here how a star goeth
out of Jacob and a sceptre riseth out of Israel, and how this sceptre ...
/.../christology of the old testament/balaams prophecy numb xxiv 17-19.htm

Psalm CXXVI.
... The Lord answered them as was fitting, and said unto the crowds whom He had called
unto Him, "Hear ye all, and understand: not that which goeth into the mouth ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxvi.htm

Goeth (1176 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Goeth (1176 Occurrences). Goeth is used 1176 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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Shutteth (17 Occurrences)
... Judges 3:22 and the haft also goeth in after the blade, and the fat shutteth on
the blade, that he hath not drawn the sword out of his belly, and it goeth out ...
/s/shutteth.htm - 11k

Layeth (76 Occurrences)
... which 'is' on thee, and keep hold on it;' and she keepeth hold on it, and he measureth
six 'measures' of barley, and layeth 'it' on her; and he goeth into the ...
/l/layeth.htm - 28k

Leaveth (25 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 39:12 and she catcheth him by his garment, saying, 'Lie with me;'
and he leaveth his garment in her hand, and fleeth, and goeth without. (YLT). ...
/l/leaveth.htm - 13k

Fighteth (23 Occurrences)
... revile you, (YLT). Judges 9:39 And Gaal goeth out before the masters of
Shechem, and fighteth against Abimelech, (YLT). Judges 9:52 ...
/f/fighteth.htm - 13k

Ramath (10 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 2:11 And Elkanah goeth to Ramath, unto his house, and the youth hath been
serving Jehovah, 'in' the presence of Eli the priest; (YLT). ...
/r/ramath.htm - 10k

Boweth (53 Occurrences)
... Exodus 18:7 And Moses goeth out to meet his father-in-law, and boweth himself, and
kisseth him, and they ask one at another of welfare, and come into the tent ...
/b/boweth.htm - 22k

Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:16 And she goeth and sitteth by herself over-against, afar off, about
a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;' and she ...
/l/lifteth.htm - 27k

Weepeth (29 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:16 And she goeth and sitteth by herself over-against, afar off, about
a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;' and she ...
/w/weepeth.htm - 15k

Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... Numbers 11:24 And Moses goeth out, and speaketh unto the people the words of Jehovah,
and gathereth seventy men of the elders of the people, and causeth them ...
/g/gathereth.htm - 26k

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