The term "proveth" is an archaic form of the verb "prove," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including older versions such as the King James Version. In the context of Scripture, "proveth" generally refers to the act of testing, examining, or demonstrating the truth or quality of something. This concept is significant in biblical theology, as it relates to God's testing of human faith and character, as well as the believer's responsibility to discern and validate truth.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Testing of Faith and Character: The idea of God testing or proving individuals is a recurring theme in the Bible. For instance, in the Old Testament, God tests the faith of His people to refine and strengthen them. This is evident in the account of Abraham, where God tests his faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19). The testing serves to reveal the depth of Abraham's faith and obedience.

2. Proving God's Promises: The Bible also speaks of proving God's promises through faith and obedience. In Malachi 3:10 , God invites His people to test Him by bringing the full tithe into the storehouse, promising to open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings. This passage highlights the reciprocal nature of proving, where believers are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness and provision.

3. Discernment and Validation: In the New Testament, the concept of proving is linked to discernment and the validation of truth. Romans 12:2 urges believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, so they may "prove what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." Here, proving involves discerning God's will and aligning one's life with His purposes.

4. Moral and Spiritual Examination: The act of proving is also associated with self-examination and moral integrity. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul exhorts the Corinthians to "examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." This self-proving is crucial for maintaining a genuine and steadfast faith.

Theological Implications

The concept of "proveth" underscores the dynamic relationship between God and humanity, where testing serves as a means of spiritual growth and maturity. It reflects the biblical understanding that faith is not static but is continually refined through trials and challenges. Moreover, the call to prove God's promises and discern His will emphasizes the active role of believers in engaging with their faith and the world around them.

In summary, "proveth" in the biblical sense involves a process of testing, discerning, and validating that is integral to the life of faith. It encompasses God's testing of individuals, the believer's proving of divine promises, and the ongoing pursuit of truth and righteousness.

John x. 14, 15
... what doth He? He proveth one from the other; by giving His mortal life
[1607] (He proveth) that He giveth life immortal. [1608] As ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lx john x 14.htm

That Afflictions and Persecutions Arise for the Sake of Our Being ...
... In Deuteronomy, "The Lord your God proveth you, that He may know if ye love the
Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/9 that afflictions and persecutions.htm

Chapter ix.
... When, therefore, it is said, "The Lord your God tempteth (proveth) you, that He
may know if ye love Him," [313] the words "that He may know" are employed for ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter ix 2.htm

John vii. 25-27
... "If He be true, He hath sent Me for the truth; if He be true, it is probable that
He who is sent is true also." This also He proveth in another way ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily l john vii 25-27.htm

Sermons on the Card.
... right judgment of God, and the true claim of ourselves; which unthrifty state that
we be born unto is come unto us for our own deserts, as proveth well this ...
/.../latimer/sermons on the card and other discourses/sermons on the card.htm

1 Thessalonians i. 10-Aug
... nor in guile: but even as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the
Gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God which proveth our hearts.". ...
/.../homily ii 1 thessalonians i.htm

But not yet About the Good to be Got from Martyrdom must we Learn. ...
... and he say, Let us go and serve other gods, whom ye know not, do not hearken to
the words of that prophet or dreamer, for the Lord your God proveth you, to ...
/.../scorpiace antidote for the scorpions sting/chapter ii but not yet.htm

Glimpses
... all things." Amen! But at "believeth all things" we draw back. For us,
the word must read "proveth all things.". So long as moral ...
//christianbookshelf.org/merriam/the chief end of man/iv glimpses.htm

Note F. --Chap. xviii the Whole Heart
... unto My commandments, to love the Lord your God, and to serve Him with all your
heart and all your soul." xiii.3: "The Lord your God proveth you, whether ye ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/note f chap xviii the whole.htm

The Vanguard and Rereward of the Church
... carrying on combat against them. And every child of God proveth by experience
that this is the land of war. We are not yet come ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the vanguard and rereward of.htm

Proveth (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Proveth (2 Occurrences). 1 Thessalonians 2:4 but
even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with ...
/p/proveth.htm - 7k

Proves (11 Occurrences)

/p/proves.htm - 9k

Intrusted (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:4 but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with
the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts. ...
/i/intrusted.htm - 7k

Proof (38 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 13:3 thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto
that dreamer of dreams: for Jehovah your God proveth you, to know whether ye ...
/p/proof.htm - 18k

Provide (74 Occurrences)

/p/provide.htm - 28k

Putteth (182 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 13:3 thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto
that dreamer of dreams: for Jehovah your God proveth you, to know whether ye ...
/p/putteth.htm - 38k

Preaching (116 Occurrences)
... "But even as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we
speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts" (1 Thessalonians 2 ...
/p/preaching.htm - 50k

Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... "But even as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we
speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts" (1 Thessalonians 2 ...
/p/preacher.htm - 48k

Hearken (253 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 13:3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that
dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love ...
/h/hearken.htm - 38k

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