The term "promisedst" is an archaic form of the verb "promised," often found in older translations of the Bible. It refers to the act of making a promise or a covenant, particularly by God to His people. In the context of Scripture, promises made by God are central to the narrative of the Bible, reflecting His faithfulness, sovereignty, and the unfolding of His divine plan.

Biblical Context

1. Covenantal Promises: The concept of divine promises is deeply rooted in the covenants God made with key figures in the Bible. For instance, God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4-5). This promise was foundational for the nation of Israel and is reiterated throughout Scripture as a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His people.

2. Promises to the Patriarchs: The promises made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—are pivotal in understanding God's plan for Israel. In Genesis 28:13-15, God reiterates His promise to Jacob, saying, "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie."

3. The Promised Land: One of the most significant promises in the Old Testament is the gift of the Promised Land to the descendants of Abraham. This land, flowing with milk and honey, symbolizes God's provision and blessing. In Exodus 3:17, God assures Moses, "And I have promised to bring you up out of your affliction in Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey."

4. Messianic Promises: The Old Testament contains numerous promises regarding the coming of the Messiah, who would bring salvation and restoration. Isaiah 9:6-7 speaks of a child to be born, a son given, whose government and peace will have no end. These promises find their fulfillment in the New Testament with the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

5. New Covenant Promises: In the New Testament, the promises of God are expanded through the New Covenant, established by Jesus Christ. Hebrews 8:6 states, "But now Jesus has received a more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises." This New Covenant promises eternal life and a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus.

6. Eternal Promises: The Bible concludes with promises of eternal life and the hope of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 21:3-4 offers a vision of God's ultimate promise: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.'"

Theological Significance

The promises of God, encapsulated in the term "promisedst," underscore His faithfulness and the assurance that He will fulfill His word. These promises are not merely historical or future events but are integral to the believer's faith journey, providing hope, guidance, and a foundation for trust in God's unchanging nature. The fulfillment of God's promises in Christ is central to the Christian faith, affirming that what God has promised, He will surely bring to pass.

Wisely, O Jesu, Didst Thou Tell Thy Disciples
... Wisely, O Jesu, didst Thou tell Thy disciples, when Thou promisedst them the Comforter,
that the world cannot receive the Spirit of Truth: because it seeth Him ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/98 wisely o jesu didst.htm

2 Samuel xxiii. 1-7.
... Deuteronomy 7:9; Daniel 9:4. In 1 Kings 8:25, Solomon prays, "And now, Lord God
of Israel, keep with Thy servant David my father what Thou promisedst him when ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/2 samuel xxiii 1-7.htm

Psalm LX.
... their might the Gentiles yielded, and when the slaughter had been ended, and the
great laying waste repaired, into the land which Thou promisedst Thou leddest ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lx.htm

Here Next Followeth the History of Moses
... Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob thy servants, to whom thou promisedst and swaredst
by thyself saying: I shall multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/here next followeth the history.htm

Promisedst (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Promisedst (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings 8:24 Who hast
kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst...
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Promises (35 Occurrences)

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Broughtest (17 Occurrences)
... 9:15 And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water
for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they ...
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Spakest (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:24 Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst
him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine hand ...
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Gavest (36 Occurrences)
... 9:15 And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water
for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they ...
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Hadst (43 Occurrences)
... 9:15 And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water
for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they ...
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Promised (150 Occurrences)

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