The term "performeth" is an archaic form of the verb "perform," which means to carry out, execute, or fulfill a task, duty, or promise. In the context of the Bible, "performeth" often refers to the actions of God or individuals in fulfilling divine commands, promises, or personal vows. The usage of "performeth" is primarily found in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, but the concept remains significant in understanding biblical narratives and theology.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Fulfillment: The concept of God performing His promises is a central theme in Scripture. God's faithfulness is demonstrated through His actions in history, fulfilling the covenants made with His people. For instance, in Psalm 57:2 , it is written, "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me." This verse highlights the belief that God actively works to accomplish His divine purposes in the lives of individuals and nations.

2. Human Responsibility: The Bible also emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to perform their vows and duties. In Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 , it is stated, "When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it." This passage underscores the importance of integrity and faithfulness in human commitments.

3. Prophetic Fulfillment: The performance of prophetic words is another significant aspect. Prophets in the Bible often spoke of future events that God would bring to pass. In Isaiah 46:11 , God declares, "I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will do it." This assurance of divine action reinforces the trustworthiness of God's word.

4. Christ's Fulfillment of the Law: In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is seen as the one who performs and fulfills the Law and the Prophets. In Matthew 5:17 , Jesus states, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them." Christ's life and ministry are viewed as the ultimate performance of God's redemptive plan.

Theological Implications

The concept of "performeth" in the Bible carries deep theological implications. It reflects the nature of God as faithful and sovereign, who actively engages with His creation to bring about His purposes. It also calls believers to a life of faithfulness, urging them to fulfill their commitments to God and others. The assurance that God performs what He promises provides a foundation for trust and hope in the Christian faith.

Strong Faith in a Faithful God
... CH SPURGEON,. At the [2]Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. "I will cry unto God
most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.""Psalm 57:2. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/strong faith in a faithful.htm

The Two-Horned Beast.
... healed. And he performeth great signs, so that he causeth fire to come
down from heaven into the earth in the sight of men. And ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the two-horned beast.htm

Koph.
... Lord are at once mercy and truth: since He aideth them even in judgment, and thus
mercy is not wanting; and in having mercy upon them, He performeth that which ...
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John xx. 24, 25
... For here He no more looketh to heaven, nor performeth those human acts, showing
that those also which He did were done by way of condescension. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxxvii john xx 24.htm

The Exile --Continued.
... Four of these are in hymns ascribed to David, of which two are (lvii.2), "The God
that performeth all things for me," and (vii.9), "Let the wickedness of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/vii the exilecontinued.htm

The Godhood of God
... That confirmeth the word of His servant, and performeth the counsel of His messengers;
that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the godhood of god/the godhood of god.htm

2 Cor. Iii. 7, 8
... And as in severe frost all the limbs are stiffened and are dead, so truly the soul
shuddering in the winter of sins also, performeth none of its proper ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily vii 2 cor iii.htm

A New Order of Priests and Levites
... it. He is the God that performeth all things for me, and in him will I
rest, and not be ashamed, world without end. Amen. PORTION ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/a new order of priests.htm

How to Discern Our Title to the Saints' Rest.
... salvation. Indeed, it is so great a part of our baptismal obligations, that
he who performeth it not is no more than a nominal Christian. ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter viii how to discern.htm

The Saints' Privilege and Profit;
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the saints privilege and profit.htm

Performeth (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Performeth (6 Occurrences). John 11:47 Then ... do we?
for this man performeth many miracles. (WBS). Nehemiah 5 ...
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Performing (24 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:26 That confirmeth the word of His servant, and performeth the counsel
of His messengers; that saith of Jerusalem: 'She shall be inhabited'; and of ...
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Earnings (6 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 5:13 Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his
house and from his earnings, that performeth not this promise: even thus be he ...
/e/earnings.htm - 8k

Decayed (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel
of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to ...
/d/decayed.htm - 8k

Performers (3 Occurrences)

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Convened (13 Occurrences)
... John 11:47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and said,
What do we? for this man performeth many miracles. (WBS NAS). ...
/c/convened.htm - 10k

Confirmeth (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel
of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to ...
/c/confirmeth.htm - 7k

Accomplisheth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Accomplisheth (1 Occurrence). Psalms 57:2 I will cry unto
God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me. (See JPS). ...
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Lap (12 Occurrences)
... of their cooperation: "Also I shook out my lap (chotsen), and said, So God shake
out every man from his house, and from his labor, that performeth not this ...
/l/lap.htm - 15k

Ruins (84 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 44:26 that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel
of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to ...
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