The term "publisheth" in the context of the Bible refers to the act of proclaiming, announcing, or making known a message or news. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical tradition of spreading the word of God, sharing His deeds, and declaring His truths to the people. The act of publishing is not merely about dissemination but is often associated with the divine mandate to communicate God's will and works to the world.

Biblical Usage and Context

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "publisheth" is "בָּשַׂר" (basar), which means to bring good news or to announce. This is seen in the prophetic and poetic literature where the heralding of God's salvation and deliverance is a central theme. For instance, in Isaiah 52:7 , it is written, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'"

The act of publishing in this context is not just about the physical act of speaking or writing but is deeply tied to the spiritual responsibility of sharing the message of hope and redemption. The prophets were often seen as those who "published" the word of the Lord, calling the people to repentance and faithfulness.

New Testament Perspective

In the New Testament, the Greek equivalent is "κηρύσσω" (kērussō), which means to proclaim or preach. The concept of publishing takes on a new dimension with the Great Commission, where Jesus commands His disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation (Mark 16:15). This mandate underscores the importance of publishing the good news of Jesus Christ, His death, and resurrection, as the foundation of Christian faith and practice.

The apostles and early Christians took this command seriously, as seen in Acts 13:49 , "And the word of the Lord spread through the whole region." The act of publishing the gospel was central to the mission of the early church, as they sought to fulfill Christ's command by spreading His teachings far and wide.

Theological Significance

From a theological standpoint, the act of publishing is seen as a divine calling and responsibility. It is an act of obedience to God's command to make His name known among the nations. The message that is published is not just any message but the transformative and life-giving word of God. Romans 10:14-15 highlights the necessity of this act: "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? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'"

Practical Implications

In practical terms, the act of publishing the word of God involves various forms of communication, including preaching, teaching, writing, and even modern media. The essence of this act is to ensure that the message of the gospel reaches every corner of the earth, fulfilling the biblical mandate to make disciples of all nations.

The role of those who publish the word is both a privilege and a responsibility, as they are entrusted with the sacred task of conveying God's truth to a world in need of His grace and salvation.

The Redeemed on Mount Zion.
... How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that
publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the redeemed on mount zion.htm

Zion Awakened
... How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him That bringeth good tidings,
that publisheth peace, That bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/zion awakened.htm

Beauty for Ashes
... How beautiful upon Olivet and Calvary are the feet of him that bringeth, in his
person and his world "good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/beauty for ashes.htm

Hope for the Heathen
... Are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings,. That publisheth peace; That
bringeth good tidings of good,. That publisheth salvation; ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 31 hope for the.htm

Easter Monday
... peace unto the nations." And Isaiah (ch.52, 7), "How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace!" Paul ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/easter monday.htm

Nahum's Doom of Nineveh
... thou art vile. 3. Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth
good tidings, that publisheth peace! Keep thy feasts, O ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/xi nahums doom of nineveh.htm

Prison Meditations Directed to the Heart of Suffering Saints and ...
... his. Now know that this author publisheth his name at large to all his books,
and what you shall see otherwise he disowns.". Bunyan ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/prison meditations directed to the.htm

A Soldier's Shoes
... head some echoes of the music of Isaiah's words, 'How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of Him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/a soldiers shoes.htm

Christ's Connection with the Creator Shown Many Quotations Out of ...
... "I am present, while it is the hour, upon the mountains, as one that bringeth glad
tidings of peace, as one that publisheth good tidings of good." [3910] So ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xiii christs connection with the.htm

Dillenburg. 7S &
... How beauteous on the mountains, The feet of him that brings, Like streams from living
fountains, Good tidings of good things; That publisheth salvation, And ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/460 dillenburg 7s & 6s.htm

Publisheth (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Publisheth (3 Occurrences). ... Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice
declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim. ...
/p/publisheth.htm - 7k

Announceth (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that announceth
glad tidings, that publisheth peace; that announceth glad tidings of good ...
/a/announceth.htm - 7k

Reigneth (54 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good
tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that ...
/r/reigneth.htm - 22k

Harbinger (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good
tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that ...
/h/harbinger.htm - 7k

Publishing (2 Occurrences)

/p/publishing.htm - 7k

Publishes (3 Occurrences)

/p/publishes.htm - 7k

Calamity (108 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV NAS RSV). Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth
evil from the hills of Ephraim: (See JPS). Jeremiah ...
/c/calamity.htm - 37k

Declareth (71 Occurrences)
... them. (YLT). Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth
affliction from mount Ephraim. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Jeremiah ...
/d/declareth.htm - 27k

Celebrate (66 Occurrences)
... eaten. (See RSV). Nahum 1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that
bringeth glad tidings, that publisheth peace! Celebrate ...
/c/celebrate.htm - 27k

Hark (22 Occurrences)
... God. (See JPS). Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth
evil from the hills of Ephraim: (See JPS). Jeremiah 8 ...
/h/hark.htm - 12k

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