The term "lurketh" is an archaic English word that appears in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, and is derived from the verb "lurk," meaning to lie in wait, often with an intent to deceive or harm. In the context of Scripture, "lurketh" is used to describe the actions of the wicked or those with malicious intent.

Biblical Usage:

1. Proverbs 1:11 : While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "lurketh," the concept is present in passages that describe the behavior of sinners who entice others into their schemes. Proverbs 1:11 states, "If they say, 'Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause.'" This verse captures the essence of lurking as it pertains to the wicked plotting harm against the unsuspecting.

2. Psalms 10:9 : The imagery of lurking is vividly portrayed in Psalm 10:9, "He lies in wait in a hiding place like a lion in a thicket; he lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net." This passage illustrates the predatory nature of the wicked, who, like a lion, conceal themselves with the intent to prey upon the vulnerable.

3. Jeremiah 5:26 : The prophet Jeremiah speaks of wicked men who "lie in wait" as a means of entrapping others. Jeremiah 5:26 says, "For My people are among wicked men. They watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap; they catch men." Here, the act of lurking is associated with deceit and the ensnaring of the innocent.

Theological Implications:

In Scripture, the act of lurking is often associated with evil and sin. It is a behavior that reflects the fallen nature of humanity and the influence of Satan, who is described as a deceiver and a predator. The Bible warns believers to be vigilant and discerning, recognizing the schemes of the wicked and the spiritual forces of evil that seek to lead them astray.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:

From a moral standpoint, the concept of lurking serves as a caution against deceitful and harmful behavior. Believers are called to live in the light, characterized by honesty, integrity, and love for others. The Apostle Paul exhorts Christians in Romans 13:13 , "Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy." This call to righteous living stands in stark contrast to the secretive and malicious actions of those who "lurketh."

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to be aware of the spiritual dangers that lurk in the world and to equip themselves with the armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:11 , "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." By doing so, believers can stand firm against the temptations and deceptions that seek to ensnare them.

In summary, while the term "lurketh" may not appear in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, the concept remains relevant as a depiction of the hidden dangers posed by sin and evil. Believers are called to be vigilant, discerning, and to walk in the light of Christ, avoiding the snares of those who would seek to do harm.

Mystice De Reversione Magorum Ad Patriam.
... And many griefs of our sad plight. Here many a trial night and day. Lurketh
in wait beside our way,. And yet we orphans sad and weak. ...
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That violence Wherewith Sometimes a Man Doteth Upon one Creature
... That violence wherewith sometimes a man doteth upon one creature, is but a little
spark of that love, even towards all, which lurketh in his nature. ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/66 that violence wherewith sometimes.htm

Against Foolish Talking and Jesting.
... from the ambiguity of their sense, or the affinity of their sound: sometimes it
is wrapped in a dress of humorous expression; sometimes it lurketh under an odd ...
/.../against foolish talking and jesting.htm

Satan's Devices
... Arise, and call upon thy God; thy spiritual enemy is not dead, but lurketh in some
secret place, seeking a convenient opportunity how he may betray thee. ...
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Satan Considering the Saints
... the grass to catch flies and grasshoppers, taketh upon him the colour of the grass,
as the polypus doth the colour of the rock under which he lurketh, that the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 11 1865/satan considering the saints.htm

The First Blast to Awake Women Degenerate.
... Because in the nature of all woman, lurketh suche vices, as in good gouernors are
not tolerable. Which the same writes expresseth in these wordes:In ca.22. ...
/.../knox/the first blast of the trumpet/the first blast to awake.htm

The Pharisee and the Publican
... Yet it is a sin: it is a sin therefore forbidden by the gospel, and is included,
lurketh close in, yea, is the very root of, unbelief itself; "He that believes ...
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A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican
... It is a sin therefore forbidden by the gospel, and is included, lurketh close in,
yea, is the, or a root of unbelief itself; "He that believeth not shall be ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a discourse upon the pharisee.htm

The Resurrection of the Dead, and Eternal Judgment:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the resurrection of the dead.htm

An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm

Lurketh (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Lurketh (2 Occurrences). Psalms 10:9 He lurketh
in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to ...
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Lurked (1 Occurrence)

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Lair (8 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Psalms 10:9 He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in
wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net. ...
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Lurking (4 Occurrences)

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Covert (18 Occurrences)
... Psalms 10:9 He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch
the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net. ...
/c/covert.htm - 12k

Multiplied (109 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 5:6 Therefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, a wolf of the evenings
shall waste them; the leopard lurketh against their cities, every one ...
/m/multiplied.htm - 38k

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