The term "preacheth" is an archaic form of the verb "preach," commonly found in older translations of the Bible. It refers to the act of proclaiming or delivering a message, particularly the message of the Gospel. Preaching is a central activity in Christian ministry, serving as a means of teaching, exhorting, and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.

Biblical Foundation

Preaching is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative. In the Old Testament, prophets were often called to preach God's word to the people of Israel. For example, Jonah was commanded to preach to the city of Nineveh (Jonah 3:2). The role of the prophet as a preacher was to call people to repentance and to communicate God's will.

In the New Testament, preaching takes on a new dimension with the advent of Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself is described as a preacher. In Matthew 4:17 , it is recorded, "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'" Jesus' preaching was characterized by authority and was central to His earthly ministry.

The apostles continued this tradition of preaching after Jesus' ascension. In Acts 2:14 , Peter stands up with the eleven and raises his voice to address the crowd, marking the beginning of the apostolic preaching ministry. The apostle Paul also emphasizes the importance of preaching in his letters. In 1 Corinthians 1:23 , Paul states, "but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles."

Theological Significance

Preaching is not merely a human activity but is seen as a divinely ordained means of grace. It is through the preaching of the Word that faith is kindled in the hearts of listeners. Romans 10:14-15 underscores this by asking, "How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can they preach unless they are sent?"

The act of preaching is also a fulfillment of the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Preaching is thus an essential component of evangelism and discipleship, serving as a vehicle for the transmission of Christian doctrine and the edification of the church.

Practical Application

In the life of the church, preaching remains a vital practice. It is typically the central element of Christian worship services, where the Word of God is expounded and applied to the lives of believers. Preachers are called to be faithful stewards of the Gospel, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

The content of preaching should be grounded in Scripture, focusing on the person and work of Jesus Christ. It should aim to convict, encourage, and instruct the congregation, leading them to a deeper understanding of God's will and a more profound commitment to living out their faith.

In summary, "preacheth" signifies the timeless and essential act of proclaiming the Gospel, a task entrusted to the church and its ministers, with the ultimate goal of glorifying God and advancing His kingdom on earth.

John Chapter x. 14-21
... We preach Christ; and therefore we enter in by the door. But Christ preacheth Christ,
for He preacheth Himself; and so the Shepherd entereth in by Himself. ...
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2 Cor. xi. 1
... Ver.4. "If he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if
ye receive a different Spirit which ye did not receive, or a different Gospel ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxiii 2 cor xi.htm

Psalm CIV.
... "And flaming fire His ministers." For unless the minister that preacheth
be on fire, he enflameth not him to whom he preacheth. ...
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Acts xix. 8, 9
... Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name
of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth." (v.13 ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xli acts xix 8.htm

Psalm CXXVII.
... And who is he who preacheth at the gate? He who preacheth in Christ; because
Christ is the gate whereby we enter into that city. ...
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The Tenth Chapter of the Gospel of John. Of the Shepherd, and the ...
... But he who heareth the word of salvation from him who hath not salvation, if he
believe Him whom he preacheth, and put not his hope in him, by whom salvation ...
/.../sermon lxxxvii the tenth chapter.htm

the Nature of this Oversight
... he is exercised in holy duties, he liveth not in open disgraceful sin, he serveth
at God's altar, he reproveth other men's faults, and preacheth up holiness ...
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Faith and Repentance Inseparable
... He preacheth with all the earnestness of a new zeal, combined with all the wisdom
of a long preparation; in the beauty of holiness from the womb of morning he ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/faith and repentance inseparable.htm

Contra Maximinum, Lib. Ii. C. 22 . 3.
... preaching the Trinity, that it hath one and the same nature: since these Three in
threefold manner signified are One, and the Church that preacheth them is the ...
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Resurgam
... own body.""1 Corinthians 15:35-38. We preach with words; God preacheth to
us in acts and deeds. If we would but perceive it, creation ...
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Preacheth (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Preacheth (7 Occurrences). Acts 19:13 Then certain
of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call ...
/p/preacheth.htm - 8k

Buildeth (73 Occurrences)
... at the east of Beth-El, and stretcheth out the tent (Beth-El at the west, and Hai
at the east), and he buildeth there an altar to Jehovah, and preacheth in the ...
/b/buildeth.htm - 28k

Stretcheth (33 Occurrences)
... at the east of Beth-El, and stretcheth out the tent (Beth-El at the west, and Hai
at the east), and he buildeth there an altar to Jehovah, and preacheth in the ...
/s/stretcheth.htm - 16k

Vagabond (4 Occurrences)
... vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits
the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth...
/v/vagabond.htm - 9k

Tamarask (1 Occurrence)
... Tamarask (1 Occurrence). Genesis 21:33 and 'Abraham' planteth a tamarask in
Beer-Sheba, and preacheth there in the name of Jehovah, God age-during; (YLT). ...
/t/tamarask.htm - 6k

Removeth (27 Occurrences)
... at the east of Beth-El, and stretcheth out the tent (Beth-El at the west, and Hai
at the east), and he buildeth there an altar to Jehovah, and preacheth in the ...
/r/removeth.htm - 14k

Planteth (10 Occurrences)
... Genesis 21:33 and 'Abraham' planteth a tamarask in Beer-Sheba, and preacheth
there in the name of Jehovah, God age-during; (YLT). ...
/p/planteth.htm - 9k

Preachest (1 Occurrence)

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Accepted (82 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not
preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or ...
/a/accepted.htm - 31k

Strolling (1 Occurrence)
... Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the
name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. ...
/s/strolling.htm - 6k

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