The term "snatcheth" is an archaic form of the verb "snatch," which means to seize or take something quickly or eagerly. In the context of the Bible, it often conveys the idea of sudden or forceful removal. This concept appears in various passages, illustrating both physical and spiritual actions.

Biblical Usage:

1. Parable of the Sower:
The term is notably used in the Parable of the Sower, where it describes the action of the evil one. In Matthew 13:19 , Jesus explains, "When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path." Here, "snatcheth" illustrates the devil's swift action to prevent the Word of God from taking root in a person's heart, emphasizing the spiritual battle over the reception of divine truth.

2. Divine Protection:
In John 10:28-29 , Jesus speaks of the security of His followers: "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This passage reassures believers of their eternal security in Christ, highlighting the impossibility of any force, human or demonic, to remove them from the protective grasp of God.

3. Judgment and Deliverance:
The concept of snatching is also present in Jude 1:23 , which advises believers to "save others by snatching them from the fire; and to others show mercy, tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh." This verse underscores the urgency and necessity of rescuing others from spiritual peril, akin to pulling someone from imminent danger.

Theological Implications:

The use of "snatcheth" in Scripture often underscores the immediacy and decisiveness of spiritual actions, whether it be the adversary's attempt to thwart God's work or the assurance of divine protection. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing spiritual warfare and the believer's role in both receiving and safeguarding the Word of God. The imagery of snatching also conveys the urgency in evangelism and the responsibility of believers to actively participate in the rescue of those in spiritual danger.

Related Concepts:

· Spiritual Warfare: The act of snatching by the evil one highlights the reality of spiritual opposition faced by believers.
· Eternal Security: The assurance that no one can snatch believers from God's hand is a cornerstone of the doctrine of eternal security.
· Evangelism and Rescue: The call to snatch others from the fire reflects the urgency and compassion required in evangelistic efforts.

In summary, "snatcheth" in the biblical context serves as a vivid metaphor for the swift and decisive actions in the spiritual realm, whether it be the adversary's attempts to hinder faith or the believer's call to rescue and protect.

Private Property and the Common Good
... When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh
the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. ...
/.../the social principles of jesus/chapter viii private property and.htm

Jesus the Good Shepherd.
... is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, beholdeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf snatcheth them, and ...
/.../xxi jesus the good shepherd.htm

And Jesus Said, to Judge the World am I Come...
... and whose the sheep [2536] are not, when he seeth the wolf as it cometh, leaveth
the sheep, and fleeth, [16] and the wolf cometh, and snatcheth away the sheep ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xxxvii and jesus said.htm

Of a Low Estimation of Self in the Sight of God
... is the doing of Thy love which freely goeth before me and succoureth me in so many
necessities, which guardeth me also in great dangers and snatcheth me, as I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter viii of a low.htm

The Good Shepherd.
... is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, beholdeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf snatcheth them, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the good shepherd.htm

The Sower.
... When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh
the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the sower.htm

The Love of God, in his Nature Superior to all Creatures, is ...
... food, and embracement of my inner man"where that light shineth unto my soul which
no place can contain, where that soundeth which time snatcheth not away ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter vi the love of god.htm

Discourse on the Good Shepherd.
... love and care for them by reason of their office as shepherds], beholdeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf snatcheth them, and ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxxii discourse on the good.htm

Then Answered Certain of the Scribes and Pharisees, that they ...
... [1188] Every one who heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not,
the evil one cometh and snatcheth away the word that hath been sown in his [44 ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xvi then answered certain.htm

The First Great Group of Parables.
... a 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then
cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/liv the first great group 2.htm

Snatcheth (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Snatcheth (3 Occurrences). Matthew 13:19 When
any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth ...
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Snatching (1 Occurrence)

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Snatches (5 Occurrences)

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Eats (57 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 9:20 And one snatcheth on the right hand, and is hungry; and he eateth on
the left hand, and is not satisfied; they eat every man the flesh of his own ...
/e/eats.htm - 24k

Eateth (81 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Isaiah 9:20 and he snatcheth on the right hand, and is hungry, and
eateth on the left hand; and they are not satisfied. They ...
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