The term "meetest" is an archaic English word that is derived from the word "meet," which means suitable, appropriate, or fitting. In the context of the Bible, "meetest" is often used to describe something or someone that is deemed suitable or proper in the eyes of God. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of God's standards and the alignment of human actions and character with His divine will.

Biblical Usage and Context

The concept of being "meet" or "meetest" is closely associated with the idea of being worthy or prepared for a particular purpose or calling. It is often used in the context of spiritual readiness and moral suitability. While the Berean Standard Bible does not specifically use the term "meetest," the underlying principle can be found in various passages that emphasize the importance of being prepared and suitable for God's work.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, the idea of being "meet" is often related to the preparation and consecration of individuals for service to God. For example, the priests and Levites were required to undergo specific rituals and maintain a standard of holiness to be considered suitable for their sacred duties (Exodus 29:1-9, Leviticus 8:1-36).

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the concept of being "meet" is frequently associated with the transformation and sanctification of believers. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often speaks of the need for Christians to live lives that are worthy of their calling. In Colossians 1:10 , Paul writes, "so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."

Additionally, in 2 Timothy 2:21 , Paul emphasizes the importance of being prepared for God's work: "So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work."

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, the concept of being "meetest" underscores the necessity of aligning one's life with God's standards. It involves a process of sanctification, where believers are called to grow in holiness and become more like Christ. This transformation is not achieved through human effort alone but is made possible through the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The idea of being "meetest" also highlights the importance of readiness and willingness to serve God. It calls for a heart that is open to God's leading and a life that is dedicated to His purposes. This readiness is not only about moral and spiritual preparation but also about being available and responsive to God's call.

Practical Application

In practical terms, being "meetest" involves a commitment to spiritual growth and a desire to live in accordance with God's will. It requires regular engagement with Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. It also involves a willingness to examine one's life and make necessary changes to align with God's standards.

Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance and strength in their journey toward becoming "meetest" for His service. This pursuit is a lifelong process that involves continual growth and transformation, as believers strive to reflect the character of Christ in their daily lives.

How to Meet God
... HOW TO MEET GOD. 'Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness,
those that remember Thee in Thy ways.'"Isaiah 64:5. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/how to meet god.htm

Psalm CXL.
... must. For when must thou needs speak and teach? When thou meetest with
one ignorant, when thou meetest with one unlearned. If it ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxl.htm

Motives from the Difficulties of the Work
... To get within him and win upon him; to suit our speech to his condition and temper;
to choose the meetest subjects, and follow them with a holy mixture of ...
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The Christian Race.
... thou mayest obtain.". Be not daunted though thou meetest with never so
many discouragements in thy journey thither. That man that ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xiii the christian race.htm

Secondly, for Thy Words.
... And when thou meetest with God's children, be sure to make some holy advantage by
them; learn of them all the good that thou canst, and communicate with them ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/secondly for thy words.htm

Song.
... All this Thy hand bestoweth, Thou Life! whence our life floweth, Thus Thou
Thy people meetest With New Year's blessing greetest. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/song.htm

Psalm XXV.
... ver.5). For dismissed by Thee from Paradise, and having taken my journey into a
far country, [636] I cannot by myself return, unless Thou meetest the wanderer ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxv.htm

Third Part of the Book.
... Many things hinder thee in toiling to pray; weariness of limbs; men thou meetest
who speak to thee; then thy five wits fleet out of ward, and then the devotion ...
/.../the form of perfect living and other prose treatises/third part of the book.htm

Thou Art Coming, O My Savior
... Thou art coming; at thy table. We are witnesses for this; While remembering hearts
thou meetest. In communion clearest, sweetest,. Earnest of our coming bliss; ...
/.../advent 67 thou art coming.htm

Whether Twelve Degrees of Humility are Fittingly Distinguished in ...
... other virtues. For "a man is known by his look, and a wise man, when thou
meetest him, by his countenance" (Ecclus.19:26). Wherefore ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether twelve degrees of humility.htm

Meetest (4 Occurrences)
...Meetest (4 Occurrences). Exodus 23:4 When thou meetest thine enemy's ox or his ass
going astray, thou dost certainly turn it back to him; (YLT). ...
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Meeteth (12 Occurrences)

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Meet (281 Occurrences)
... We have yashar, "straight," "upright," "right" (2 Kings 10:3, "meetest"; Jeremiah
26:14, the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); yashar (Jeremiah ...
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Perpetuity (5 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth to do righteousness, those that remember
thee in thy ways: (behold, thou wast wroth, and we have sinned:) in those ...
/p/perpetuity.htm - 12k

Prevent (32 Occurrences)
... and American) "receive"; 30:27, "are come upon"; 41:11, "first given"; Psalm
18:5, 18, "came upon"; 21:3, the American Standard Revised Version "meetest"; 59: ...
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Choicest (32 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 21:3 For thou meetest him with the blessings of goodness:
Thou settest a crown of fine gold on his head. (See JPS). ...
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Continuance (8 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that
remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in ...
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Rejoiceth (39 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that
remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in ...
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Joyfully (37 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that
remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou wast wroth, and we sinned: in them ...
/j/joyfully.htm - 16k

Worketh (49 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that
remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in ...
/w/worketh.htm - 19k

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