Definition and Context:
The term "Permittest" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it can be understood in the context of divine permission and testing. In Scripture, God often allows certain events or trials to occur in the lives of individuals to test their faith, obedience, and character. This concept is rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and His ultimate purpose for His creation.

Biblical Examples:

1. Job's Trials:
The Book of Job provides a profound example of divine permission and testing. God permits Satan to test Job's righteousness through severe trials. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job remains faithful. Job 1:12 states, "The LORD said to Satan, 'Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.' So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD." This narrative illustrates that God allows testing to refine and prove the faith of His servants.

2. Abraham's Test of Faith:
In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac. This test is a profound demonstration of faith and obedience. Genesis 22:1-2 records, "Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.'" Abraham's willingness to obey God, even in such a difficult command, exemplifies the purpose of divine testing.

3. Israel's Wilderness Experience:
The Israelites' journey through the wilderness is another instance of divine testing. God uses the wilderness experience to test their faithfulness and dependence on Him. Deuteronomy 8:2 explains, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands."

Theological Implications:

· Purpose of Testing:
Testing serves to strengthen believers' faith, develop perseverance, and reveal the genuineness of their commitment to God. James 1:2-4 encourages believers, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

· God's Sovereignty and Goodness:
While God permits testing, He remains sovereign and good. His intentions are always for the ultimate good of His people, even when the immediate circumstances are challenging. Romans 8:28 assures, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."

· Human Responsibility:
Believers are called to respond to testing with faith and obedience. The testing of faith is an opportunity to demonstrate trust in God's promises and character. 1 Peter 1:6-7 states, "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials, so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

Conclusion:
While the term "Permittest" is not explicitly found in Scripture, the concept of God permitting tests and trials is a significant theme throughout the Bible. These tests serve to refine believers, strengthen their faith, and ultimately bring glory to God.

We Give Offence by Proclaiming that There is one God...
... In thine own forum thou appealest to a God who is elsewhere; thou permittest
honour to be rendered in thy temples to a foreign god. ...
/.../tertullian/the souls testimony/chapter ii we give offence.htm

Under the Cross when God Delays his Help.
... Ah! why permittest Thou my soul To sink in sore dejection? Thou dost not
rest, Thou'rt as a guest, Who'rt in the land a stranger! ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/under the cross when god.htm

The Second Thing. --Why God, after Rejoicing the Heart, Often ...
... how is it that thou always permittest thy eyes to wander so thoughtlessly around,
when thou hast standing before thee the Blessed and Eternal Image of the ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter ix the second thing why.htm

How after the Death of Cambyses and the Slaughter of the Magi but ...
... And this," said he, "is that request which thou now permittest me to make, on
account that I have been judged to be wise and understanding.". ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 how after the.htm

1 Thessalonians v. 12, 13
... For they, if thou permittest them to feed in the wilderness, and dost not by
straitening them reduce them to necessity, will never harm thee, nor come near thee ...
/.../homily x 1 thessalonians v.htm

The Saint Prays to be Directed by a Different Way. Intellectual ...
... [10]. 13. Oh, marvellous goodness of God, in that Thou permittest eyes which have
looked upon so much evil as those of my soul to look upon Thee! ...
/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/chapter xxvii the saint prays.htm

The Pride of Amaryllis
... No! And I shall love the clanking of arms and thy mailed footsteps all the more
if thou permittest me to look upon irresponsible folly while thou art absent.". ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the city of delight/chapter xiv the pride of.htm

Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
... Paul answered and said: Know this, O emperor, that if thou permittest this magician
to do such things, it will bring an access of the greatest mischief to thy ...
/.../unknown/acts of the holy apostles peter and paul/acts of the holy apostles.htm

Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me all the Days of My Life ...
... is a favor to Thy friend, that for love of Thee he may suffer and be afflicted in
the world, how often soever and by whom soever Thou permittest such trials to ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/xi surely goodness and mercy.htm

Permittest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Permittest (1 Occurrence). Revelation 2:20 But
I have against thee that thou permittest the woman Jezebel ...
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Permitted (31 Occurrences)

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Permitteth (1 Occurrence)

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Sacrifices (186 Occurrences)
... Revelation 2:20 But I have against thee that thou permittest the woman Jezebel,
she who calls herself prophetess, and she teaches and leads astray my servants ...
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