The term "proclaimeth" is an archaic form of the verb "proclaim," which means to announce or declare publicly. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of declaring God's word, His laws, or His deeds to the people. This act of proclamation is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures, as it is through proclamation that God's message is spread and His will is made known to humanity.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the act of proclaiming is frequently associated with the prophets, who were chosen by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites. For example, in Isaiah 61:1, the prophet declares, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners." Here, the act of proclaiming is directly linked to the mission of the prophet, emphasizing the divine authority and purpose behind the message.

The concept of proclaiming is also evident in the context of the Law. In Leviticus 25:10, the Year of Jubilee is to be proclaimed throughout the land: "And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his clan." This proclamation serves as a reminder of God's provision and the restoration He offers to His people.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the act of proclaiming takes on a new dimension with the coming of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist is a key figure who fulfills the role of a proclaimer, as seen in Matthew 3:1-2: "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'" John's proclamation prepares the way for Jesus, emphasizing repentance and the imminent arrival of God's kingdom.

Jesus Himself is described as a proclaimer of the good news. In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, saying, "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor." This passage highlights Jesus' mission to proclaim salvation and deliverance, fulfilling the prophetic words of Isaiah.

The apostles continue this mission of proclamation after Jesus' resurrection and ascension. In Acts 2:14, Peter stands up with the Eleven, raises his voice, and addresses the crowd, proclaiming the fulfillment of prophecy and the resurrection of Christ. The early church is characterized by its commitment to proclaiming the gospel, as seen in Acts 5:42: "Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ."

Theological Significance

The act of proclaiming in the Bible is not merely a human endeavor but is empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is through proclamation that the truth of God's word is made known, calling people to repentance, faith, and obedience. The proclamation of the gospel is central to the mission of the church, as believers are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

Proclaiming God's word is also an act of worship and obedience, as seen in Psalm 96:2-3: "Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples." This call to proclaim is a reminder of the believer's responsibility to share the message of salvation and to glorify God through the declaration of His mighty works.

The General Service to one Hieromartyr
... the church which thou, O hieromartyr (mentioned by name), dost preserve unshaken
and unassailable for the mighty wolves, and which proclaimeth thy virtues and ...
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Psalm CXLVII.
... And these words, sounded forth through separate places by the Readers, each Church
heareth separately; but the one same Voice of God proclaimeth unto all, that ...
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Epiphany 93. Earth Has Many a Noble City
... Sacred gifts of mystic meaning: Incense doth their God disclose,. Gold the
King of kings proclaimeth,. Myrrh his sepulcher foreshows. ...
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John Chapter xiii. 10-Jun (Continued), and Song of Sol. v. 2, 3
... For although, when the sound is outwardly uttered, as by one that readeth; or
proclaimeth, or preacheth, or disputeth, or commandeth, or comforteth, or ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate lvii john chapter xiii.htm

That Christ is Very God is Proved from the Fact that He is God's ...
... 116. The Lord proclaimeth by the mouth of Isaiah: "In the mouth of them that serve
Me shall a new name be called upon, which shall be blessed over all the earth ...
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John x. 14, 15
... had not yet come. Then He proclaimeth beforehand their future union, that,.
"They shall be one fold." [1611]. Which same thing also ...
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On the Words, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all Things visible ...
... nights again complete the like courses; so that the Psalmist also says of them,
Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night proclaimeth knowledge [1072 ...
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John ix. 34-36
... that He is "the door," we must not again be disturbed, for He also calleth Himself
"Shepherd," and "Sheep," and in different ways proclaimeth His dispensations ...
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Psalm CXV.
... For the Scripture in another passage proclaimeth, "The sinner, when he cometh into
the abyss of wickednesses, scorneth." [5075] "But we, who live, will praise ...
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"And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up ...
... mercy, of his terribleness and justice. This is the order in which God
proclaimeth his name. In the entry, the supplicant should ...
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Proclaimeth (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Proclaimeth (10 Occurrences). Genesis 33:20 and he setteth
up there an altar, and proclaimeth at it God -- the God of Israel. (YLT). ...
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Confidently (32 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 23:6 In his days is Judah saved, and Israel dwelleth confidently, And this
his name that Jehovah proclaimeth him, 'Our Righteousness.' (YLT). ...
/c/confidently.htm - 15k

Setteth (116 Occurrences)
... Joseph last. (YLT). Genesis 33:20 and he setteth up there an altar, and
proclaimeth at it God -- the God of Israel. (YLT). Genesis ...
/s/setteth.htm - 35k

Nin'eveh (18 Occurrences)
... Jonah 3:4 And Jonah beginneth to go in to the city a journey of one day, and
proclaimeth, and saith, 'Yet forty days -- and Nineveh is overturned.' (See RSV). ...
/n/nin'eveh.htm - 10k

Feareth (36 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 20:3 And Jehoshaphat feareth, and setteth his face to seek
to Jehovah, and proclaimeth a fast over all Judah; (YLT). ...
/f/feareth.htm - 17k

Fleeing (38 Occurrences)
... Genesis 35:7 and he buildeth there an altar, and proclaimeth at the place the God
of Bethel: for there had God been revealed unto him, in his fleeing from the ...
/f/fleeing.htm - 18k

Proclaims (6 Occurrences)
... The expanse shows his handiwork. (See RSV). Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man concealeth
knowledge; but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. (See NAS). ...
/p/proclaims.htm - 8k

Proclaimers (2 Occurrences)

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Buildeth (73 Occurrences)
... Genesis 35:7 and he buildeth there an altar, and proclaimeth at the place the God
of Bethel: for there had God been revealed unto him, in his fleeing from the ...
/b/buildeth.htm - 28k

Beginneth (8 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Jonah 3:4 And Jonah beginneth to go in to the city a journey of one day,
and proclaimeth, and saith, 'Yet forty days -- and Nineveh is overturned.' (YLT) ...
/b/beginneth.htm - 8k

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