The term "teachest" is an archaic form of the verb "teach," often found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of imparting knowledge, instruction, or doctrine, particularly in a religious or moral context. In the Berean Standard Bible , the equivalent modern term "teach" is used, but the concept remains central to the biblical narrative, emphasizing the importance of instruction in the ways of God.

Biblical Context

Teaching is a fundamental aspect of the biblical tradition, deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. It is through teaching that God's laws, commandments, and wisdom are passed down from generation to generation. The role of teaching is not limited to formal instruction but extends to the modeling of godly behavior and the sharing of divine truths.

Old Testament

In the Old Testament, teaching is often associated with the Law of Moses. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 underscores the importance of teaching God's commandments: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage highlights the continuous and pervasive nature of teaching within the family and community.

The wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, also emphasizes the value of teaching. Proverbs 9:9 states, "Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning." Here, teaching is portrayed as a means of personal growth and the deepening of one's understanding of righteousness.

New Testament

In the New Testament, Jesus is often referred to as "Teacher" (Rabbi), and His ministry is characterized by teaching. Matthew 5:2 records, "And He began to teach them, saying..." This introduction to the Sermon on the Mount illustrates Jesus' role as a teacher who imparts divine wisdom and moral instruction to His followers.

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 further emphasizes the importance of teaching: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." Here, teaching is integral to the mission of the Church, ensuring that the teachings of Christ are spread throughout the world.

The Apostle Paul also underscores the significance of teaching within the Church. In 2 Timothy 2:2 , he instructs Timothy, "And the things you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others." This passage highlights the importance of faithful transmission of apostolic teaching to future generations.

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in teaching believers. In John 14:26 , Jesus promises, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The Holy Spirit is depicted as the divine teacher who guides believers into all truth, ensuring that they understand and remember the teachings of Christ.

Conclusion

The concept of "teachest" in the Bible underscores the vital role of teaching in the transmission of divine truth and moral instruction. From the Law of Moses to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, the act of teaching is central to the faith, ensuring that God's commandments and wisdom are faithfully passed down and lived out by His people.

The Approbation of Goodness is not the Love of It.
... ROMANS ii.21"23.""Thou therefore which, teachest another, teachest Thou not thyself? ...
Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? ...
/.../shedd/sermons to the natural man/the approbation of goodness is.htm

You Chose a Bad Introducer. If You Will Take My Counsel, Both You ...
... an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, who hast a form of knowledge and
of the truth in the law: Thou therefore, that teachest others, teachest thou ...
/.../10 you chose a bad.htm

Rom. Ii. 17, 18
... so saith he here also. Ver.21. "Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest
thou not thyself?". But there he frames his speech ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily vi rom ii 17.htm

Controversy
... spies came to Him, and with apparent sincerity, as though desiring to know their
duty, said, "Master, we know that Thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 66 controversy.htm

The Church Apostrophised as Teacher of all Wisdom. Doctrine of the ...
... affinity. Thou teachest servants to cleave to their masters from delight in
their task rather than from the necessity of their position. ...
/.../chapter 30 name church apostrophised.htm

D. The Question as to Paying Tribute. Ch. 20:19-26
... to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor.21 And they asked
him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/d the question as to.htm

The Tribute Money
... they say unto Him, Master, we know that Thou art true, and carest not for any one:
for Thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 12 13-17 the tribute money.htm

Cix. Jewish Rulers Seek to Ensnare Jesus.
... righteous man is simply diabolical.] ^b 14 And when they were come, they say unto
him, { ^c saying,} Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, ^b ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cix jewish rulers seek to.htm

Forgotten Love.
... To seek our neighbour's welfare most. Thou teachest, as Christ says,. ... Thou
teachest us with all our powers. To hold the Gospel fast,. ...
/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/forgotten love.htm

But for what Fruit Would they Hear This? do they Desire to Joy ...
... us. Let the brotherly mind love in me what Thou teachest is to be loved,
and lament in me what Thou teachest is to be lamented. ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter iv but for what.htm

Teachest (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Teachest (10 Occurrences). Matthew 22:16 And they
sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying ...
/t/teachest.htm - 9k

Regardest (4 Occurrences)
... Matthew 22:16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying,
Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth ...
/r/regardest.htm - 7k

Regard (230 Occurrences)
... Matthew 22:16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying,
Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth ...
/r/regard.htm - 36k

Rightly (45 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest
rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of ...
/r/rightly.htm - 19k

Preachest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Preachest (1 Occurrence). Romans 2:21 Thou therefore
which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? ...
/p/preachest.htm - 6k

Carest (4 Occurrences)
... Matthew 22:16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying,
Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth ...
/c/carest.htm - 7k

Acceptest (4 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest
rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of ...
/a/acceptest.htm - 7k

Sayest (66 Occurrences)
... Luke 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest
rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of ...
/s/sayest.htm - 26k

Teacheth (22 Occurrences)

/t/teacheth.htm - 12k

Teaches (24 Occurrences)

/t/teaches.htm - 13k

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