The term "slippeth" is an archaic English word often found in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, and it conveys the idea of slipping or falling, both physically and metaphorically. In the context of Scripture, it is used to describe a loss of footing, which can symbolize a moral or spiritual failing.

Biblical Usage:

1. Physical Slipping:
· The concept of slipping is used in the Bible to describe a physical action that can lead to danger or harm. In Psalm 94:18 , the psalmist acknowledges human frailty and the potential for slipping: "If I say, 'My foot is slipping,' Your loving devotion, O LORD, will support me." This verse highlights the reliance on God's steadfast love and support when one is in danger of falling.

2. Moral and Spiritual Slipping:
· Beyond the physical, "slippeth" is often used metaphorically to describe a moral or spiritual decline. In Proverbs 3:21-23 , wisdom and discretion are presented as safeguards against slipping: "My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble." Here, the slipping of the foot is symbolic of moral missteps, and adherence to wisdom is portrayed as a means of maintaining spiritual stability.

Theological Implications:

· Divine Support: The recurring theme in biblical references to slipping is the assurance of divine support. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's providence and guidance to prevent spiritual and moral failures. The acknowledgment of human weakness and the potential to slip serves as a reminder of the need for God's grace and intervention.

· Human Responsibility: While divine support is emphasized, there is also a call for personal responsibility. Scriptures encourage believers to seek wisdom, exercise discernment, and maintain vigilance to avoid slipping. This dual emphasis on divine aid and human effort underscores the cooperative relationship between God and believers in the pursuit of righteousness.

Practical Application:

· Vigilance in Faith: Christians are encouraged to remain vigilant in their faith, recognizing the potential for spiritual slippage in a world filled with temptations and challenges. Regular prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers are practical measures to prevent slipping.

· Reliance on God's Grace: In moments of weakness or failure, believers are reminded of the importance of relying on God's grace and mercy. Confession, repentance, and seeking God's forgiveness are vital steps in restoring one's spiritual footing.

In summary, the concept of "slippeth" in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for the human condition, highlighting both the potential for failure and the promise of divine support. Through wisdom, vigilance, and reliance on God's grace, believers are equipped to navigate the challenges of life without slipping.

Psalm LVI.
... 10. "These same men shall mark my heel." For they shall sojourn and hide
in such sort, that they may mark where a man slippeth. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lvi.htm

Against Gossip
... every word. There is one that slippeth, and not from the heart; and who
is he that hath not sinned with his tongue? Reprove thy ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/iii against gossip.htm

Of the Lack of all Comfort
... his whole affection towards God. When a man resteth upon himself, he easily
slippeth away unto human comforts. But a true lover ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter ix of the lack.htm

September 9 Evening
... SEPTEMBER 9 EVENING. My feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped."PSA.
73:2. When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/september 9 evening.htm

The Same Continued.
... For, as the Scripture says: "There is that slippeth in his speech, but not in his
heart." [1610] Now if he would only admit this, or were already saying it ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 4 ii the same continued.htm

The Same Continued.
... Who is he "that slippeth not in his tongue," [1652] and "offendeth not in word?"
[1653] It, however, makes all the difference in the world, to what extent, and ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 18 the same continued.htm

With How Great Reverence Christ must be Received
... Alas for the blindness and hardness of man's heart, that he considereth not more
this unspeakable gift, and even slippeth down through the daily use, into ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter i with how great.htm

'Time for Thee to Work'
... We have all been dealt with so in our personal histories, whereof the very motto
might be, 'When I said my foot slippeth, Thy mercy, O Lord! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/time for thee to work.htm

Jehovah-Jireh
... to desperation, and out of desperation should 'pluck the flower, safety.' It is
best for us that we should be brought to say, 'My foot slippeth!' and then ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/jehovah-jireh.htm

Psalm XLIX.
... iniquity of their heel. With the heel a man slippeth. Let your Love observe.
What was said by God to the Serpent? "She shall mark ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xlix.htm

Slippeth (3 Occurrences)
...Slippeth (3 Occurrences). Job 12:5 In the thought of him that is at ease there is
contempt for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth. ...
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Helve (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HELVE. helv (`ets "wood," "tree"): The handle
or wooden part of an ax. "The head (margin "iron") slippeth from the helve ...
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Slipping (20 Occurrences)

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Lighteth (6 Occurrences)
... when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbor to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth
a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the ...
/l/lighteth.htm - 8k

Fetcheth (1 Occurrence)
... when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbor to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth
a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the ...
/f/fetcheth.htm - 6k

Magnify (25 Occurrences)
... Psalms 38:16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when
my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. (KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS). ...
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Brand (4 Occurrences)
... Brand (4 Occurrences). Job 12:5 In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt
for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth. (See JPS). ...
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Contemptible (14 Occurrences)
... (See JPS YLT). Job 12:5 In the thought of him that is at ease there is contempt
for misfortune; It is ready for them whose foot slippeth. (See JPS). ...
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Slippery (4 Occurrences)

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Slips (6 Occurrences)
... slips." (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 94:18 If I say: 'My foot slippeth', Thy mercy,
O LORD, holdeth me up. (See RSV). Proverbs 25:19 Putting ...
/s/slips.htm - 8k

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