Definition and Etymology:
The term "Wanderest" is not found in traditional biblical texts or concordances. It appears to be a neologism or a modern term that may be derived from the words "wander" and "rest." In a biblical context, these concepts are significant, as they relate to the spiritual journey and the ultimate rest found in God.

Biblical Context and Themes:
The Bible frequently addresses the themes of wandering and rest, both in a physical and spiritual sense. The Israelites' journey through the wilderness is a primary example of wandering. This period of wandering was a time of testing, reliance on God, and preparation for entering the Promised Land. In Deuteronomy 8:2 , it is written, "Remember that the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands."

Spiritual Wandering:
Spiritual wandering can be understood as a metaphor for the human condition, where individuals seek meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. The Bible acknowledges this search and provides guidance. In Ecclesiastes 1:14 , Solomon reflects, "I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind." This suggests that without God, human endeavors can feel aimless and unfulfilling.

Rest in God:
The concept of rest is central to the biblical narrative, culminating in the rest offered through faith in Jesus Christ. In Matthew 11:28-29 , Jesus invites, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." This rest is not merely physical but a deep spiritual peace and assurance found in a relationship with Christ.

Sabbath Rest:
The Sabbath is a biblical institution that embodies the principle of rest. It is a day set apart for rest and worship, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-10 : "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God." The Sabbath serves as a reminder of God's creation and His provision, offering a foretaste of the eternal rest promised to believers.

Eternal Rest:
The ultimate rest for believers is found in the promise of eternal life with God. Hebrews 4:9-10 states, "There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from His." This eternal rest is the culmination of the believer's journey, where all wandering ceases, and perfect peace is realized in the presence of God.

Conclusion:
While "Wanderest" as a term may not be explicitly biblical, its components—wandering and rest—are deeply rooted in Scripture. They reflect the human experience of searching and the divine promise of rest, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

Repentance
... Under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.' Jeremiah 2:20. [6] Leaving
off some gross sin. (1) A man may leave off some sins, and keep others. ...
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They who Fear and Will not Believe.
... Thou seekest to abide in the wood where the thief is delaying. Thou sayest,
I also am of God; and thou wanderest out of doors. Now ...
/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/xxv they who fear and will.htm

Moreover, to Ignorant Gentiles.
... art divine. Thou seekest not that grace which God sent to be read of in
the earth, but thus as a beast thou wanderest. The golden ...
/.../the instructions of commodianus/xxxiv moreover to ignorant gentiles.htm

The Fanatics who Judaize.
... Whence thou shalt not when dead escape the judgment of Christ. Thou thyself
blindly wanderest, and foolishly goest in among the blind. ...
/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/xxxvii the fanatics who judaize.htm

Psalm CXX.
... The body wandereth in places, the soul wandereth in its affections. If thou love
the earth, thou wanderest from God: if thou lovest God, thou risest unto God. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxx.htm

"Wash You, Make You Clean, Put Away the Evil of Your Doings from ...
... folly, for thou leavest the living fountain, and goest seeking water in a wilderness;
thou leavest the garden where all herbs grow, and wanderest abroad to the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon x wash you make.htm

Striking Similes
... Weak and frail like the vapor of a vale. Wearing their wounds like stars.
Weary wind, who wanderest like the world's rejected guest. ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section viii striking similes.htm

Wanderest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wanderest (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 2:20 For of
old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and ...
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Wanderers (13 Occurrences)

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Wandereth (5 Occurrences)

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Transgress (26 Occurrences)
... broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when
upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the ...
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Harlot (87 Occurrences)
... broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when
upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the ...
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