The term "soever" is an archaic English word often used in older translations of the Bible to convey an indefinite or general sense, typically in conjunction with "what" or "whosoever." It is a compound of "so" and "ever," used to emphasize the inclusivity or universality of a statement. In modern translations, including the Berean Standard Bible , the term is often rendered simply as "whatever" or "whoever."

Biblical Usage:

1. General Application:
The word "soever" is used to express an all-encompassing condition or action. It signifies that the statement applies universally, without exception. This usage is often found in the teachings of Jesus, where He emphasizes the broad and inclusive nature of His instructions or promises.

2. Examples in Scripture:
While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "soever," its equivalent expressions can be found in several passages:

· Matthew 18:18 : "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Here, "whatever" conveys the comprehensive authority given to the disciples in matters of spiritual governance.

· John 14:13 : "And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son." The use of "whatever" underscores the boundless scope of Jesus' promise to answer prayers made in His name, highlighting the power and accessibility of prayer.

3. Theological Implications:
The use of "soever" or its modern equivalents in Scripture often points to the limitless nature of God's promises and commands. It reflects the belief in God's omnipotence and the comprehensive reach of His will. For instance, the assurance that "whatever" is asked in Jesus' name will be granted (John 14:13) speaks to the boundless grace and authority bestowed upon believers.

4. Practical Application:
In a practical sense, the concept of "soever" encourages believers to approach God with confidence and boldness, knowing that His promises are not restricted by human limitations. It invites Christians to live out their faith with the assurance that God's commands and promises are all-encompassing and universally applicable.

5. Historical Context:
The use of "soever" in older Bible translations reflects the linguistic style of the time, aiming to convey the full breadth of biblical teachings. As language has evolved, modern translations have opted for terms like "whatever" and "whoever" to maintain clarity and accessibility for contemporary readers.

In summary, while the term "soever" itself may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, its essence is captured in the inclusive and universal language used throughout Scripture. This reflects the comprehensive nature of God's word and His dealings with humanity, emphasizing the boundless scope of His promises and commands.(n.) A word compounded of so and ever, used in composition with who, what, where, when, how, etc., and indicating any out of all possible or supposable persons, things, places, times, ways, etc. It is sometimes used separate from the pronoun or adverb.5100. tis -- a certain one, someone, anyone
... all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some
(man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith ...
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3745. hosos -- how much, how many
... many, much) (as), how great (many, much), (in-)asmuch as, so many as, that (ever),
the more, those things, what (great, -soever), wheresoever, wherewithsoever ...
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1437. ean -- if
... in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty -- before,
but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when ...
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3699. hopou -- where
... in what place, where. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, ie At whichever spot --
in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever). see GREEK hos. ...
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3748. hostis, hetis, ho ti -- whoever, anyone who
... hot'-ee) from hos and tis; which some, ie Any that; also (definite) which same --
X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye ...
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4007. per -- indeed (adds force to the preceding word)
... whosoever. From the base of peran; an enclitic particle significant of abundance
(thoroughness), ie Emphasis; much, very or ever -- (whom-)soever. ...
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3752. hotan -- whenever
... implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally)
inasmuch as -- as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while. ...
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1221. depote -- sometime
... whatsoever. From de and pote; a particle of generalization; indeed, at any time --
(what-)soever. see GREEK de. see GREEK pote. 1220, 1221. depote. 1222 . ...
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302. an -- usually untranslatable, but generally denoting ...
... whatsoever, wheresoever, whosoever. A primary particle, denoting a supposition,
wish, possibility or uncertainty -- (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. ...
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3757. hou -- where (adv. of place)
... wherein, whithersoever. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, ie Where --
where(-in), whither(-soever). see GREEK hos. 3756, 3757. hou. 3758 . ...
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834. asher -- who, which, that
... X after, X alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, + from whence, +
how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), X though ...
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4100. mah -- what? how? anything
... whatever, and even relatively, that which); often used with prefixes in various
adverbial or conjunctive senses -- how (long, oft, (- soever)), (no-)thing ...
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1768. di -- who, which, that, because
... in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of -- X as, but, for(-asmuch +), + now,
of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what (-soever), when, which, whom ...
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4101. mah -- what?
... how great mighty, that which, whatsoever, why. (Aramaic) corresponding to mah --
how great (mighty), that which, what(-soever), why. see HEBREW mah. ...
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1697. dabar -- speech, word
... somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that, X there done, thing
(concerning), thought, + thus, tidings, what(-soever), + wherewith, which ...
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3606. kol -- the whole, all
... to kol -- all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner,
-ne), + there (where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole. ...
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4310. mi -- who?
... he, X him, + O that! What, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), + would to God. see
HEBREW mah. 4309, 4310. mi. 4311 . Strong's Numbers.
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1992. hem -- they
... Or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural from halak; they (only used
when emphatic) -- it, like, X (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the ...
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575. an -- where? whither?
... Or manah {aw-naw'}; contracted from 'aiyn; where?; hence, whither?, when?; also
hither and thither -- + any (no) whither, now, where, whither(-soever). ...
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4725. maqom -- a standing place, place
... of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body
or mind) -- country, X home, X open, place, room, space, X whither(-soever). ...
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March 31. "What Things Soever Ye Desire when Ye Pray, Believe that ...
... MARCH 31. "What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye
receive them and ye shall have them" (Mark xi. 24). "What ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /march 31 what things soever.htm

Rom. Iii. 18-Sep
... he goes on: Ver.19. "Now we know that what things soever the Law saith,
it saith to them who are under the Law.". This then is why ...
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Christ First Delivered the Faith. The Apostles Spread It; they ...
... Christ Jesus our Lord (may He bear with me a moment in thus expressing myself!),
whosoever He is, of what God soever He is the Son, of what substance soever He ...
/.../the prescription against heretics/chapter xx christ first delivered the.htm

"As My Father Hath Sent Me," Says Our Lord...
... Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye
retain, they are retained." [1309] Therefore, if they represented the Church ...
/.../chapter 1823 as my father.htm

What the Keyes of the Kingdome of Heaven Be, and what their Power.
... he explaineth himself thus; Whose sins soever yee remit, they are remitted,
and whose sins soever yee retain, they are retained. ...
/.../the keyes of the kingdom of heaven and power thereof/chap i what the keyes.htm

Postscript. Meaning Op the Word Regeneration.
... contended, that Regeneration does, in the strictest propriety of speech, signify
Baptism"so that no unbaptized person, how well disposed soever, can properly ...
/.../practical discourses on regeneration/postscript meaning op the word.htm

True Prayer --True Power!
... at Exeter Hall, Strand. "Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire,
when ye pray, believe that ye receive and ye shall have them.""Mark 11:24. ...
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There is no Other Religion Now in the World but the Christian that ...
... expectation of a Messiah to come: And the time of his appearance was limited by
such plain and determinate prophecies that what difficulties soever there may ...
/.../viii proposition viii there is.htm

The Secret of Effectual Prayer
... Prayer. "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye have
received them, and ye shall have them.""Mark 11:24. Here ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter ix the secret of.htm

The Sick Person Ought Now to Send for Some Godly and Religious ...
... be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye loose in earth, shall be loosed in heaven"
(Matthew 18:18.) And again, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost; whose soever sins ye ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/the sick person ought now.htm

Soever (24 Occurrences)
...Soever (24 Occurrences). ... Mark 6:10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye
enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. (KJV ASV DBY). ...
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Remitted (4 Occurrences)
... (DBY). John 20:23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose
soever sins ye retain, they are retained. (KJV WEY DBY WBS). ...
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Remit (3 Occurrences)
... (DBY). John 20:23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose
soever sins ye retain, they are retained. (KJV WEY DBY WBS). ...
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Plea (35 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:38 what prayer and supplication soever be made by any man of all Thy people
Israel, who shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread ...
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Absolution
... the official act described in Matthew 16:19: "Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth,
shall be loosed in heaven," and Matthew 18:18: "What things soever ye shall ...
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Spreading (74 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:38 what prayer and supplication soever be made by any man of all Thy people
Israel, who shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread ...
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How (6021 Occurrences)
... Version, "nevertheless" the American Standard Revised Version; (Philippians 4:14),
for "nay" (Romans 7:7). Howsoever (in what manner soever, although, however ...
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Verily (146 Occurrences)
... Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men,
and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Keys (2 Occurrences)
... And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Whose soever
sins ye forgive, they are forgiven unto them; whose soever ye retain, they ...
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Soft (36 Occurrences)

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