The term "restoreth" is an archaic form of the verb "restore," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version. It signifies the act of bringing back, renewing, or returning something to its original or intended state. In the context of Scripture, "restoreth" often refers to God's work in renewing the soul, healing the broken, and bringing back what was lost or damaged.

Biblical Usage:

1. Psalm 23:3 : "He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name." This verse is a profound expression of God's restorative power. The psalmist, David, acknowledges that it is the Lord who revives and refreshes his soul, leading him in righteousness. The restoration of the soul is a central theme in the life of a believer, emphasizing God's role as the Shepherd who cares for and renews His flock.

2. Jeremiah 30:17 : "But I will restore your health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because they have called you an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’" Here, the promise of restoration is extended to the physical and communal aspects of life. God assures His people that He will heal their wounds and restore their health, countering the rejection and neglect they have experienced. This reflects God's compassion and His commitment to restoring His people to wholeness.

3. Joel 2:25 : "I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you." In this passage, God promises to restore the years of loss and devastation caused by locusts. This restoration is not merely material but also spiritual, as it signifies God's forgiveness and the renewal of His covenant with His people.

Theological Significance:

The concept of restoration is deeply embedded in the narrative of redemption throughout the Bible. It is a testament to God's grace and mercy, highlighting His desire to bring His creation back to its intended purpose and beauty. Restoration is not limited to physical or material aspects but extends to the spiritual renewal of individuals and communities.

In the New Testament, the theme of restoration is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, believers are restored to a right relationship with God. This spiritual restoration is a foretaste of the ultimate restoration that will occur at the end of the age, when God will make all things new (Revelation 21:5).

Practical Application:

For believers, the promise of restoration offers hope and encouragement in times of trial and loss. It assures them that God is actively working to renew and restore their lives, regardless of the circumstances. This understanding calls Christians to trust in God's timing and His sovereign plan, knowing that He is faithful to restore what has been broken or lost.

The call to participate in God's restorative work is also evident in the life of the Church. Believers are encouraged to be agents of restoration, bringing healing and reconciliation to a broken world. This involves acts of kindness, justice, and mercy, reflecting the character of God and His kingdom purposes.

Jesus Restoreth Sight to Bartimaeus
... ILLUSTRATIONS: JESUS RESTORETH SIGHT TO BARTIMAEUS. And they came to Jericho:
and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and ...
/.../the life of jesus christ for the young/jesus restoreth sight to bartimaeus.htm

He Restoreth My Soul.
... V. HE RESTORETH MY SOUL. Throughout the pastoral country of the Orient
there are numerous places of great peril for sheep. There ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/v he restoreth my soul.htm

Psalm of the Good Shepherd
... He maketh me to lie down in pastures of tender grass. He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me in the paths of justice for his name's sake. ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/psalm of the good shepherd.htm

Psalm 23.
... beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though ...
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Psalm 23.
... beside the still waters. 3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness for His name's sake. 4. Yea, though I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/little folded hands/psalm 23.htm

Strong Son of God
... And he answered and told them, "Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things;
and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter ix strong son of.htm

PSALM XXIII
... beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though ...
//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/the good shepherd/psalm xxiii.htm

The Transfiguration
... 12. And He answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all
things; and how it is written of the Son of Man, that He must suffer many things ...
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The Shepherd King of Israel
... 'The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.2. He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.3. He restoreth my soul: He ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the shepherd king of israel.htm

"All Our Life is in Three: Nature, Mercy, Grace. ' the High Might ...
... For in our Mother Christ we profit and increase, and in Mercy He reformeth us and
restoreth, and, by the virtue of His Passion and His Death and Uprising ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lviii all our life.htm

Restoreth (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Restoreth (7 Occurrences). ... 2 Chronicles 26:2 He hath built
Eloth, and restoreth it to Judah after the king's lying with his fathers. ...
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Restoring (8 Occurrences)
... Nahum 2:2 For the LORD restoreth the pride of Jacob, as the pride of Israel; for
the emptiers have emptied them out, and marred their vine-branches.-- (See RSV ...
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Vine-branches (1 Occurrence)
... Nahum 2:2 For Jehovah restoreth the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel;
for the emptiers have emptied them out, and destroyed their vine-branches ...
/v/vine-branches.htm - 6k

Naught (40 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:12 And he answered and told them, Elijah verily cometh first, and restoreth
all things; and how it is written concerning the Son of man, that he must ...
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Nought (104 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth
all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many ...
/n/nought.htm - 38k

Guideth (6 Occurrences)
... his way. (ASV). Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths
of righteousness for his name's sake. (ASV JPS). Psalms ...
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Repayeth (16 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 33:15 (The pledge the wicked restoreth, plunder he repayeth,) In the statutes
of life he hath walked, So as not to do perversity, He surely liveth ...
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Restorest (1 Occurrence)

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Restores (10 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 33:15 (The pledge the wicked restoreth, plunder he repayeth,) In the statutes
of life he hath walked, So as not to do perversity, He surely liveth ...
/r/restores.htm - 9k

Elias (30 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth
all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many ...
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