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The term "weepeth" is an archaic form of the verb "weep," which means to shed tears or express sorrow. In the context of the Bible, weeping is often associated with mourning, repentance, compassion, and sometimes joy. The act of weeping is a profound expression of human emotion and is frequently mentioned throughout the Scriptures, reflecting the deep connection between the divine and human experiences.

Biblical Instances of Weeping:

1. Weeping in Mourning and Sorrow:
· In the Old Testament, weeping is often associated with mourning the loss of loved ones or the destruction of cities. For example, in the book of Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah weeps over the destruction of Jerusalem: "My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed" (Lamentations 2:11).
· In Genesis, Joseph weeps upon reuniting with his brothers, demonstrating both sorrow for past grievances and joy for reconciliation: "Then Joseph hurried out, because he was deeply moved over his brother, and he looked for a place to weep. He entered his chamber and wept there" (Genesis 43:30).

2. Weeping in Repentance:
· Weeping is also a sign of repentance and contrition. In the book of Joel, the prophet calls the people to repentance with fasting and weeping: "Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning" (Joel 2:12).
· King David, in his penitential psalms, often weeps as he seeks God's forgiveness for his sins: "I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears" (Psalm 6:6).

3. Weeping in Compassion and Empathy:
· Jesus Christ Himself wept, showing His compassion and empathy for human suffering. In the shortest verse of the Bible, "Jesus wept" (John 11:35), He expresses His sorrow at the death of Lazarus and the grief of those around Him.
· The Apostle Paul encourages believers to share in each other's joys and sorrows: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15).

4. Weeping in Eschatological Hope:
· The Bible also speaks of a future time when God will wipe away every tear, signifying the end of suffering and the fulfillment of divine promises: "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away" (Revelation 21:4).

Theological Significance:

Weeping in the Bible is not merely an expression of human emotion but is deeply intertwined with spiritual realities. It reflects the brokenness of the world due to sin, the need for repentance, and the hope of redemption. The act of weeping is a reminder of the compassionate nature of God, who is intimately aware of human suffering and promises ultimate restoration and joy for His people.

Library

John xi. 30, 31
... great multitude was by, and this was no fit time for such words,) He only acteth
measurably and condescendeth; and to prove His human nature, weepeth in silence ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxiii john xi 30.htm

A Battle with Smallpox
... in the water, just a splash and it is gone; but there are half a hundred ripples
circling on, and on." "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed ...
/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xx a battle with.htm

India's Ills and England's Sorrows
... spirit. Some men weep when they should knit their brows, and many a woman
weepeth when she should resign herself to the will of God. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/indias ills and englands sorrows.htm

The Story of Hazael
... And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the
man of God wept.12. And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the story of hazael.htm

How a Soul Shall Dispose it on Its Own Part, for to Destroy all ...
... Insomuch, that he weepeth and waileth, striveth, curseth, and banneth; and shortly
to say, him thinketh that he beareth so heavy a burthen of himself that he ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the four and 3.htm

The Manifestation of the Church with Christ.
... He is the "Firstborn among many brethren" (Rom.8:29), and when He appears again
they will be with Him. "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/7 the manifestation of the.htm

February 21 Evening
... He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless
come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/february 21 evening.htm

Philippians iii. 18-21
... action. Wherefore Paul weepeth, where others laugh, and live in pleasure.
So sympathetic is he: such thought taketh he for all men. ...
/.../homily xiii philippians iii 18-21.htm

Letter cxxii. To Rusticus.
... He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again
with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." [3140] Say also with him ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cxxii to rusticus.htm

On the Feast of St Stephen or of St Lawrence
... great spiritual delight; and upon this he is so greatly rejoiced that he cheerfully
endures all sorts of austerities and penances; and then he weepeth that he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon iv on the feast.htm

Thesaurus

Weepeth (29 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Weepeth (29 Occurrences). ... bless me, me also, O my
father;' and Esau lifteth up his voice, and weepeth. (YLT). ...
/w/weepeth.htm - 15k

Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... afar off, about a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;'
and she sitteth over-against, and lifteth up her voice, and weepeth. (YLT). ...
/l/lifteth.htm - 27k

Kisseth (14 Occurrences)
... Jehovah hath blessed; (YLT). Genesis 29:11 And Jacob kisseth Rachel, and
lifteth up his voice, and weepeth, (YLT). Genesis 29:13 And ...
/k/kisseth.htm - 10k

Falleth (119 Occurrences)
... Genesis 45:14 And he falleth on the neck of Benjamin his brother, and weepeth,
and Benjamin hath wept on his neck; (YLT). Genesis ...
/f/falleth.htm - 37k

Habitually (43 Occurrences)
... I have walked habitually before Thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and that
which 'is' good in Thine eyes I have done;' and Hezekiah weepeth -- a great ...
/h/habitually.htm - 18k

Over-against (156 Occurrences)
... afar off, about a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;'
and she sitteth over-against, and lifteth up her voice, and weepeth. (YLT). ...
/o/over-against.htm - 38k

Lad (66 Occurrences)
... afar off, about a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;'
and she sitteth over-against, and lifteth up her voice, and weepeth. (YLT). ...
/l/lad.htm - 27k

Weepest (3 Occurrences)

/w/weepest.htm - 7k

Inner (141 Occurrences)
... 43:30 And Joseph hasteth, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he
seeketh to weep, and entereth the inner chamber, and weepeth there; (YLT). ...
/i/inner.htm - 37k

Turneth (249 Occurrences)
... Genesis 42:24 and he turneth round from them, and weepeth, and turneth back unto
them, and speaketh unto them, and taketh from them Simeon, and bindeth him ...
/t/turneth.htm - 38k

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Weepeth (29 Occurrences)

Genesis 21:16
And she goeth and sitteth by herself over-against, afar off, about a bow-shot, for she said, 'Let me not look on the death of the lad;' and she sitteth over-against, and lifteth up her voice, and weepeth.
(YLT)

Genesis 27:38
And Esau saith unto his father, 'One blessing hast thou my father? bless me, me also, O my father;' and Esau lifteth up his voice, and weepeth.
(YLT)

Genesis 29:11
And Jacob kisseth Rachel, and lifteth up his voice, and weepeth,
(YLT)

Genesis 37:35
and all his sons and all his daughters rise to comfort him, and he refuseth to comfort himself, and saith, 'For -- I go down mourning unto my son, to Sheol,' and his father weepeth for him.
(YLT)

Genesis 42:24
and he turneth round from them, and weepeth, and turneth back unto them, and speaketh unto them, and taketh from them Simeon, and bindeth him before their eyes.
(YLT)

Genesis 43:30
And Joseph hasteth, for his bowels have been moved for his brother, and he seeketh to weep, and entereth the inner chamber, and weepeth there;
(YLT)

Genesis 45:14
And he falleth on the neck of Benjamin his brother, and weepeth, and Benjamin hath wept on his neck;
(YLT)

Genesis 45:15
and he kisseth all his brethren, and weepeth over them; and afterwards have his brethren spoken with him.
(YLT)

Genesis 46:29
and Joseph harnesseth his chariot, and goeth up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and appeareth unto him, and falleth on his neck, and weepeth on his neck again;
(YLT)

Genesis 50:1
And Joseph falleth on his father's face, and weepeth over him, and kisseth him;
(YLT)

Genesis 50:17
Thus ye do say to Joseph, I pray thee, bear, I pray thee, with the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for they have done thee evil; and now, bear, we pray thee, with the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father;' and Joseph weepeth in their speaking unto him.
(YLT)

Judges 11:38
And he saith, 'Go;' and he sendeth her away two months, and she goeth, she and her friends, and she weepeth for her virginity on the hills;
(YLT)

Judges 14:16
And Samson's wife weepeth for it, and saith, 'Thou hast only hated me, and hast not loved me; the riddle thou hast put forth to the sons of my people -- and to me thou hast not declared it;' and he saith to her, 'Lo, to my father and to my mother I have not declared 'it' -- and to thee I declare 'it'!'
(YLT)

Judges 14:17
And she weepeth for it the seven days 'in' which their banquet hath been, and it cometh to pass on the seventh day that he declareth 'it' to her, for she hath distressed him; and she declareth the riddle to the sons of her people.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 1:7
And so he doth year by year, from the time of her going up into the house of Jehovah, so it provoketh her, and she weepeth, and doth not eat.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 1:10
And she is bitter in soul, and prayeth unto Jehovah, and weepeth greatly,
(YLT)

1 Samuel 24:16
And it cometh to pass, when David completeth to speak these words unto Saul, that Saul saith, 'Is this thy voice, my son David?' and Saul lifteth up his voice, and weepeth.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 3:32
And they bury Abner in Hebron, and the king lifteth up his voice, and weepeth at the grave of Abner, and all the people weep;
(YLT)

2 Samuel 18:33
And the king trembleth, and goeth up on the upper chamber of the gate, and weepeth, and thus he hath said in his going, 'My son! Absalom my son; my son Absalom; oh that I had died for thee, Absalom, my son, my son.'
(YLT)

2 Samuel 19:1
And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Kings 8:11
And he setteth his face, yea, he setteth 'it' till he is ashamed, and the man of God weepeth.
(YLT)

2 Kings 8:12
And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

2 Kings 13:14
And Elisha hath been sick with his sickness in which he dieth, and come down unto him doth Joash king of Israel, and weepeth on his face, and saith, 'My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and its horsemen.'
(YLT)

2 Kings 20:3
I pray Thee, O Jehovah, remember, I pray Thee, how I have walked habitually before Thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and that which 'is' good in Thine eyes I have done;' and Hezekiah weepeth -- a great weeping.
(YLT)

Esther 8:3
And Esther addeth, and speaketh before the king, and falleth before his feet, and weepeth, and maketh supplication to him, to cause the evil of Haman the Agagite to pass away, and his device that he had devised against the Jews;
(YLT)

Psalms 126:6
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Isaiah 38:3
and saith, 'I pray thee, O Jehovah, remember, I pray Thee, how I have walked habitually before Thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and that which 'is' good in thine eyes I have done;' and Hezekiah weepeth -- a great weeping.
(YLT)

Jeremiah 13:17
And if ye do not hear it, In secret places doth my soul weep, because of pride, Yea, it weepeth sore, And the tear cometh down mine eyes, For the flock of Jehovah hath been taken captive.
(YLT)

Lamentations 1:2
She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Subtopics

Weepeth

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