Persuadeth
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The term "persuadeth" is derived from the verb "persuade," which means to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument. In the context of the Bible, persuasion often involves influencing others to embrace faith, righteousness, or a particular course of action aligned with God's will.

Biblical Usage:

1. Acts of Persuasion in Evangelism:
The Apostle Paul is a prominent biblical figure known for his persuasive efforts in spreading the Gospel. In Acts 26:28, King Agrippa responds to Paul's testimony by saying, "In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?" . This highlights Paul's skill in using reasoned argument to lead others toward faith in Christ.

2. Persuasion and Faith:
In Romans 8:38-39, Paul expresses his deep conviction and persuasion regarding the love of God: "For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither things present nor things to come, neither powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" . Here, persuasion is linked to a firm belief in the unbreakable bond between the believer and God's love.

3. Moral and Ethical Persuasion:
The Bible also addresses the role of persuasion in moral and ethical contexts. In Proverbs 25:15, it is written, "Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone" . This proverb underscores the power of gentle and patient persuasion in influencing those in authority.

4. Warnings Against False Persuasion:
Scripture warns against being led astray by false persuasion. In Galatians 5:7-8, Paul admonishes the Galatians, saying, "You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? Such persuasion does not come from the One who calls you" . This passage cautions believers to discern the source of persuasion and to remain steadfast in the truth of the Gospel.

5. Persuasion in Interpersonal Relationships:
Persuasion is also evident in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. In Philemon 1:8-9, Paul appeals to Philemon, saying, "So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper, I prefer to appeal on the basis of love" . Paul chooses persuasion through love and appeal rather than authoritative command, demonstrating the importance of relational persuasion.

Theological Implications:

Persuasion in the Bible is closely tied to the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts and convinces individuals of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). The act of persuading others to follow Christ is seen as a cooperative effort between human agency and divine influence. Believers are called to be persuasive in their witness, using wisdom, love, and truth to guide others toward salvation and a deeper understanding of God's will.

Practical Application:

Christians are encouraged to develop the art of persuasion in their ministry and daily interactions, ensuring that their efforts are rooted in love, truth, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Whether in evangelism, teaching, or personal relationships, the goal of persuasion should always be to glorify God and edify others, leading them closer to the truth of the Gospel.
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1 Cor. I. 18-20
... Which then is the wiser, he that persuadeth the many, or he that persuadeth
few, or rather no one? He who persuadeth concerning ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily iv 1 cor i.htm

The Testament of Dan Concerning Anger and Lying.
... he be a mighty man, hath a treble might in his anger; one by the might and aid of
his servants, and a second by his wrath, whereby he persuadeth and overcometh ...
/.../the testaments of the twelve patriarchs/vii the testament of dan concerning.htm

Christian Graces.
... 3. It apprehendeth the sweetness and blessedness of the nature of the godhead, and
thence persuadeth the soul to desire here communion with him, that it may be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xviii christian graces.htm

How Christ is Made Use of as the Life, by one that is So Dead and ...
... soul in this case: 1. By sending the Spirit of life, that enlighteneth,
informeth, persuadeth, and sealeth. 2. By actuating grace ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xxv how christ is.htm

That all Care is to be Cast Upon God
... thee. Thou thinkest as a man, in many things thou judgest as human affection
persuadeth thee." 2. Lord, what Thou sayest is true. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xvii that all care.htm

John iv. 21, 22
... a Jew; and the expression "we" in this place meaneth "we Jews." Having then exalted
what was Jewish, He next maketh Himself credible, and persuadeth the woman ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxxiii john iv 21.htm

John xviii. 37
... Then when He saith, "Every one that is of the truth heareth My voice," He draweth
him on by these means, and persuadeth him to become a listener to the words. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxxiv john xviii 37.htm

Hearken, O Daughter
... The psalmist here singeth an Epithalamium upon the marriage between Christ and His
Church: whom he persuadeth to forsake her country and her father's house ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/77 hearken o daughter.htm

False Profession.
... It is a sin that persuadeth a man to make a show of civility, morality, or
religion, as a cloak, a pretence, a guise to deceive withal. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xx false profession.htm

Psalm LXXXV.
... mercy. For by showing him His salvation He persuadeth him that whatever
good man has, he hath not but from Him who is all our good. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxv.htm

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Persuadeth (6 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Persuadeth (6 Occurrences). Acts 18:13 Saying, This fellow
persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
/p/persuadeth.htm - 8k

Lighteth (6 Occurrences)
... Joshua 15:18 And it cometh to pass, in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to
ask from her father a field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb ...
/l/lighteth.htm - 8k

Persuading (6 Occurrences)

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Olive-oil (4 Occurrences)
... a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive-oil and of honey, that ye may live,
and not die: and hearken not to Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying ...
/o/olive-oil.htm - 7k

Olive-trees (11 Occurrences)
... a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive-trees and of honey, that ye may live,
and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying ...
/o/olive-trees.htm - 9k

Persuadest (1 Occurrence)

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Sacrificeth (22 Occurrences)
... of 'certain' years unto Ahab to Samaria, and Ahab sacrificeth for him sheep and
oxen in abundance, and for the people who 'are' with him, and persuadeth him to ...
/s/sacrificeth.htm - 13k

Hezeki'ah (120 Occurrences)
... a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive-trees and of honey, that ye may live,
and not die; and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying ...
/h/hezeki'ah.htm - 35k

Persuaded (40 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:14 And it cometh to pass in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask
from her father the field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb ...
/p/persuaded.htm - 18k

Fellow (166 Occurrences)
... become of him.' (See NIV). Acts 18:13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men
to worship God contrary to the law. (KJV). Acts 19:26 and ...
/f/fellow.htm - 42k

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Persuadeth (6 Occurrences)

Acts 18:13
Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Joshua 15:18
And it cometh to pass, in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask from her father a field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb saith to her, 'What -- to thee?'
(YLT)

Judges 1:14
And it cometh to pass in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask from her father the field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb saith to her, 'What -- to thee?'
(YLT)

2 Kings 18:32
Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)

1 Chronicles 21:1
And there standeth up an adversary against Israel, and persuadeth David to number Israel,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 18:2
and goeth down at the end of 'certain' years unto Ahab to Samaria, and Ahab sacrificeth for him sheep and oxen in abundance, and for the people who 'are' with him, and persuadeth him to go up unto Ramoth-Gilead.
(YLT)

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