The term "ordereth" is derived from the verb "to order," which in biblical context often refers to the act of arranging, directing, or establishing something according to a specific plan or purpose. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and providence, as well as the moral and ethical order He establishes for His creation.

Biblical Usage:

The word "ordereth" appears in the King James Version of the Bible, notably in Psalm 37:23. In the Berean Standard Bible , this verse is rendered as: "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." This passage highlights the belief that God actively guides and directs the lives of the righteous, ensuring that their paths align with His divine will.

Theological Significance:

1. Divine Sovereignty: The concept of God ordering the steps of individuals underscores His ultimate authority and control over the universe. It reflects the belief that nothing occurs outside of God's knowledge and purpose. This assurance provides comfort to believers, affirming that their lives are under the watchful care of a loving and omnipotent Creator.

2. Moral Order: The idea of God ordering one's steps also implies a moral and ethical framework established by God. Believers are called to live in accordance with His commandments and precepts, trusting that His ways lead to righteousness and peace. This divine order is seen as a path to spiritual growth and fulfillment.

3. Providence and Guidance: The notion of God ordering the steps of His people is closely linked to the doctrine of providence. It suggests that God not only creates but also sustains and guides His creation. This guidance is often perceived as both a general oversight of the world and a personal involvement in the lives of individuals.

4. Human Responsibility: While God orders the steps of the faithful, there is also an element of human responsibility. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance through prayer, scripture, and the counsel of the Holy Spirit. They are to align their actions with God's will, demonstrating obedience and trust in His perfect plan.

Practical Implications:

For Christians, the belief that God orders their steps encourages a life of faith and reliance on divine wisdom. It calls for a surrender of personal ambitions and desires in favor of God's greater purpose. This trust in God's ordering of life events fosters a sense of peace and assurance, even amidst trials and uncertainties.

In summary, "ordereth" in the biblical sense conveys the profound truth of God's active involvement in the world and in the lives of His people. It is a reminder of His sovereign rule, moral order, and providential care, inviting believers to walk in faith and obedience.

That He Shall Come to Judge the Quick and the Dead we are Taught ...
... For this is what the Prophet said of the man who is blessed, that, "He ordereth
his words in judgment." When, however, He is said to judge the quick and the ...
/.../33 that he shall come.htm

The Replacement of the Fallen Angels by Elect Men (28-30); the ...
... will in the future, is known to the mind of the Maker, "who calleth into existence
things which are not, as though they were," [46] and "ordereth all things in ...
/.../augustine/handbook on faith hope and love/chapter ix the replacement of.htm

John vii. 9, 10
... Wherefore hath no one disobeyed him when he ordereth that the Sabbath be broken
by a commandment introduced from without into the Law? ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xlix john vii 9.htm

The Testament of Gad Concerning Hatred.
... though he feareth the Lord, and taketh pleasure in that which is righteous, he loveth
him not: he dispraiseth the truth, he envieth him that ordereth his way ...
/.../the testaments of the twelve patriarchs/ix the testament of gad concerning.htm

The Heart of Woman; the Necessity of Regulating it During Youth.
... Hence, God, "who ordereth all things, sweetly," (Wisdom, viii.1), desired that its
existence should be made known to us by a woman, and that, too, while she ...
/.../sainte-foi/serious hours of a young lady/chapter iii the heart of.htm

Concerning Teachers, Apostles, and Prophets.
... Therefore from their ways shall the false prophet and the prophet be known.9. And
every prophet who ordereth a meal [2477] in the Spirit eateth not from it ...
/.../the teaching of the twelve apostles/chapter xi name teachers apostles.htm

Homilies of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on ...
... matters of that kind. Many persons also wearing long hair used to go about
among them; whom he ordereth to be shorn. There was another ...
/.../homilies of st john chrysostom.htm

What have I Done?
... us, numbers the very hairs of our heads, bids his angels protect our footsteps lest
we dash our feet against stones, marks our path end ordereth our ways. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/what have i done.htm

Of Resisting Temptation
... tempted but lightly, according to the wisdom and justice of the ordering of God,
who knoweth the character and circumstances of men, and ordereth all things ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xiii of resisting temptation.htm

The Restored Part of Humanity Shall, in Accordance with the ...
... is or as it shall be, is present to the thoughts of the great Creator, who calls
those things which are not as though they were, [1124] and ordereth all things ...
/.../augustine/the enchiridion/chapter 29 the restored part of.htm

Ordereth (2 Occurrences)
...Ordereth (2 Occurrences). Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and
to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. ...
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Ordering (31 Occurrences)

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Glorifieth (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his
conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Deportment (12 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Psalms 50:23 Whoever offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth
his deportment aright will I show the salvation of God. (WBS). ...
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Aright (14 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth
his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. ...
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Bathsheba (14 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to
him that ordereth his way 'aright' Will I show the salvation of God. ...
/b/bathsheba.htm - 14k

Honors (11 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving honoureth Me; and to him
that ordereth his way aright will I show the salvation of God.' (See NAS RSV ...
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Honoureth (9 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to
him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God. ...
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Offereth (28 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV). Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that
ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. ...
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Conversation (30 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth
his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. (KJV). ...
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