The term "wakeneth" is an archaic English form of the verb "wake," meaning to awaken or rouse from sleep. It appears in the King James Version of the Bible and is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe spiritual awakening or alertness. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "wakeneth," the concept is present throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of spiritual vigilance and readiness.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Spiritual Awakening:
The concept of awakening is frequently used in the Bible to call believers to spiritual alertness and readiness. In Romans 13:11 , Paul exhorts the believers, "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." Here, the call to "wake up" is a metaphor for recognizing the urgency of the times and living in a manner that reflects the imminent return of Christ.

2. Moral and Ethical Alertness:
The Bible often uses the imagery of waking to encourage moral and ethical vigilance. In Ephesians 5:14 , Paul writes, "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." This passage calls believers to rise from spiritual lethargy and live in the light of Christ, reflecting His righteousness in their daily lives.

3. Prophetic and Eschatological Significance:
The theme of awakening is also present in prophetic and eschatological contexts. In the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), Jesus emphasizes the need for readiness and watchfulness for His return. The wise virgins who were prepared with oil for their lamps were able to meet the bridegroom, while the foolish ones were left out. This parable underscores the necessity of spiritual preparedness and alertness.

4. Old Testament References:
Although the specific term "wakeneth" is not found in the BSB, the concept is present in the Old Testament. In Isaiah 50:4 , the prophet speaks of the Servant of the Lord, saying, "The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He wakens Me morning by morning; He wakens My ear to listen as one being instructed." This passage highlights the daily renewal and attentiveness required for those who serve God.

5. Call to Repentance:
The call to awaken is often associated with repentance and turning back to God. In Joel 1:5 , the prophet calls out, "Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! Wail, all you drinkers of wine; mourn because of the new wine, for it has been snatched from your lips." This call to wake up is a call to recognize sin, repent, and return to a right relationship with God.

Theological Implications:

The concept of awakening in the Bible carries significant theological implications. It serves as a reminder of the believer's need for constant spiritual vigilance and readiness for the return of Christ. It also emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the light and righteousness of Christ, being ever aware of the spiritual realities that surround us. The call to awaken is a call to live in the fullness of the salvation that has been granted through Jesus Christ, being ever mindful of the times and seasons in which we live.

Ninth Day. Prayerfulness.
... No morning dawns without His fetching fresh manna from the mercy-seat. "He wakeneth
morning by morning; He wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned." (Isaiah 50 ...
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Meditations for the Evening.
... many go to bed, and never rise again till they be wakened and raised up by the fearful
sound of the last trumpet; but he that sleepeth and wakeneth with prayer ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations for the evening.htm

The Servant's Words to the Weary
... 'The Lord God hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I should know
how to sustain with words him that is weary; he wakeneth morning by morning ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the servants words to the.htm

Deepening Shadows.
... Isaiah 50:4 revised (a passage plainly prophetic of Him), suggests how it was that
He could understand this voice so easily and quickly. "He wakeneth morning ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/deepening shadows.htm

The Secret of True Obedience.
... It is He who speaks in Isaiah, The Lord God wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth
Mine ear to hear as the learned; the Lord God hath opened My ear.'. ...
/.../murray/the school of obedience/iii the secret of true.htm

A Trained Ear.
... are taught.... He wakeneth my ear to hear as they that are taught." Here
the taught tongue came through the awakened ear. One reason ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/a trained ear.htm

For a Sick Child.
... child! 2 It lies upon its pillow, pale, And moans within its sleep, Or
wakeneth with a patient smile, And striveth not to weep! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/adams/hymns for christian devotion/930 for a sick.htm

Whether Prophecy is a Habit?
... Wherefore it is written (Is.1:4): "In the morning He wakeneth my ear, so that I
may hear Him as a master." This is also indicated by the very manner in which ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether prophecy is a habit.htm

The Shame and Spitting
... He says, "He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned."
The blessed Lord or ever the day broke heard that gentle voice which ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 25 1879/the shame and spitting.htm

"Lo, I Come": Exposition
... But when the Savior came, his ear was not as ours, but was attentive to the divine
voice. He says, "He wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/lo i come exposition.htm

Wakeneth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wakeneth (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 50:4 The Lord
GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should ...
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Succour (6 Occurrences)
... word him that is weary. He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine
ear to hear as the instructed. (DBY). Ezekiel 17:17 Neither ...
/s/succour.htm - 8k

Sustains (11 Occurrences)
... 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I should
know how to sustain with words him that is weary; He wakeneth morning by ...
/s/sustains.htm - 9k

Learned (70 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should
know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by ...
/l/learned.htm - 26k

Instructed (80 Occurrences)
... word him that is weary. He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine
ear to hear as the instructed. (DBY NIV). Jeremiah 6:8 Be ...
/i/instructed.htm - 29k

Wakened (3 Occurrences)

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Wakens (1 Occurrence)

/w/wakens.htm - 6k

Season (101 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should
know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by ...
/s/season.htm - 38k

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