Definition and Etymology:
The term "markest" is an archaic English form of the verb "mark," which means to observe, notice, or pay attention to something. In the context of the Bible, "markest" would be used in older translations to convey the act of observing or taking note of something significant. The word is derived from the Old English "mearcian," which means to mark or sign.

Biblical Usage:
While the specific term "markest" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of marking or observing is prevalent throughout Scripture. The act of marking is often associated with God's attention to human actions, His observance of righteousness and sin, and the call for believers to be attentive to His commandments and teachings.

Theological Significance:
1. Divine Observation: The concept of God marking or observing human actions is a recurring theme in the Bible. It underscores the belief in God's omniscience and His intimate involvement in the lives of individuals. For instance, in Job 10:14 , Job laments, "If I sinned, You would take note of it, and would not acquit me of my iniquity." This reflects the understanding that God is aware of all human actions and holds individuals accountable.

2. Righteousness and Sin: The act of marking is often linked to the distinction between righteousness and sin. In Ezekiel 9:4 , God instructs a man clothed in linen to "pass throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there." This mark serves as a sign of those who are grieved by sin and are set apart for protection.

3. Instruction and Remembrance: Believers are called to mark or remember God's commandments and teachings. In Deuteronomy 6:6-9 , the Israelites are instructed to keep God's words in their hearts and to "tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads." This act of marking serves as a constant reminder of their covenant with God and their commitment to His laws.

4. Spiritual Discernment: The New Testament encourages believers to be discerning and to mark those who cause divisions contrary to the doctrine they have learned. Romans 16:17 states, "Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them." This highlights the importance of vigilance and discernment in maintaining the purity of the faith.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In biblical times, marking was a common practice for denoting ownership, identity, or allegiance. This cultural practice is reflected in various biblical narratives where marks or signs are used to signify God's covenant with His people, such as the rainbow in Genesis 9:13 or the blood on the doorposts during the Passover in Exodus 12:7 .

Conclusion:
The concept of marking in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for divine observation, human accountability, and spiritual discernment. It emphasizes the importance of being attentive to God's presence, His commandments, and the need for believers to live lives that are marked by righteousness and faithfulness.

Love Thy Neighbour
... side with his lordly mansion. Thou seest his estates, thou markest his
fine linen, and his sumptuous raiment. God has given him ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/love thy neighbour.htm

Concerning Satan and Death
... calls."14. S., Markest thou not this, O Death, how many there are: who
in sundry fashions call on me and make oblation?"15. D ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn lii concerning satan and.htm

The Second Part.
... Thou seest him living, consider him dying. Thou markest what he hath here,
mark what he taketh with him. What doth he take with him? ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/the second part.htm

A Confirmation of what Hath Been Said, Particularly of the ...
... ever forth thou wilt go on with that one thing of seeking the love of Jesus, and
with nothing else; and that thou despisest and scarce markest anything that ...
/.../chapter vi a confirmation of.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. Chap. v. 3 and 8, "Blessed are ...
... it were with a holy [1910] charity, saith in his Epistle, "Thou believest there
is one God." Thou applaudest thyself for thy faith, for thou markest how that ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon iii on the words.htm

Election and Ordination of Bishops: Form of Service on Sundays.
... of his repentance; do Thou now accept of the repentance of Thy supplicants: for
there is no man that will not sin; for "if Thou, O Lord, markest iniquities, O ...
/.../constitutions of the holy apostles/sec ii election and ordination of.htm

Markest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Markest (2 Occurrences). Job 10:14 If I sin, then thou
markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity. (KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Market (24 Occurrences)

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Drawest (5 Occurrences)
... Job 13:27 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, And markest all my paths;
Thou settest a bound to the soles of my feet: (See JPS). ...
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Marker (2 Occurrences)

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Line (131 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 13:27 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, And markest all my
paths; Thou settest a bound to the soles of my feet: (See JPS). ...
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