The term "wheresoever" is an archaic English word that appears in various translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . It is used to convey the idea of "wherever" or "in whatever place," often indicating a sense of universality or inclusiveness in the context it is used. This term is significant in understanding the breadth and scope of certain biblical teachings and promises.

Biblical Usage:

1. Divine Presence and Guidance:
The concept of "wheresoever" is often associated with the omnipresence of God and His guidance. In the Old Testament, God's promise to be with His people "wheresoever" they go is a recurring theme. This is seen in the assurance given to Joshua as he leads the Israelites into the Promised Land. The promise of divine presence is a cornerstone of faith, emphasizing that God's guidance is not limited by geography or circumstance.

2. Universal Application of Teachings:
In the New Testament, "wheresoever" is used to illustrate the universal application of Jesus' teachings and the spread of the Gospel. For instance, in Mark 14:9 , Jesus says, "And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her." This statement underscores the global reach of the Gospel message and the enduring legacy of acts of faith and devotion.

3. Judgment and Accountability:
The term also appears in contexts related to judgment and accountability. In Matthew 24:28 , Jesus uses the phrase, "Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather," to describe the inevitability and universality of divine judgment. This imagery serves as a warning of the certainty of God's justice, which will be executed "wheresoever" there is sin and corruption.

4. Faith and Healing:
The use of "wheresoever" in the context of faith and healing is evident in the ministry of Jesus. In Mark 6:56 , it is recorded, "And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him to let them touch even the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed." This passage highlights the boundless nature of Jesus' healing power and the faith of those who sought Him, regardless of location.

Theological Implications:

The use of "wheresoever" in Scripture reflects the boundless nature of God's presence, promises, and power. It emphasizes that God's work and His kingdom are not confined to specific places or people but are accessible to all who seek Him in faith. This term reinforces the idea that God's love, grace, and truth are available "wheresoever" individuals are willing to receive them, underscoring the inclusive and universal nature of the Christian message.(adv.) In what place soever; in whatever place; wherever.3745. hosos -- how much, how many
... much) (as), how great (many, much), (in-)asmuch as, so many as, that (ever), the
more, those things, what (great, -soever), wheresoever, wherewithsoever, which ...
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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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The Fruit of the Light
... individual faith, or from a knowledge of revelation, He is 'the light that lighteth
every man coming into the world.' And I hold that, wheresoever there is ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the fruit of the light.htm

A Loyal Vow
... identical. Wheresoever the two coincide, there is strength for us; wheresoever
they diverge, there are weakness and certain ruin. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a loyal vow.htm

"She Hath done what She Could. "
... Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the
whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of ...
/.../moody/to the work to the work/chapter vii she hath done.htm

Despised and Rejected by Friend and Foe
... Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the
whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter xiv despised and rejected.htm

The Consistories of More Note: Out of the Babylonian Talmud ...
... In the time of persecution they could not celebrate public matrimony, nor public
circumcision; therefore, they did them secretly: wheresoever, therefore, were ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 96 the consistories of.htm

Matt. xxvi. 6, 7
... Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world,
there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxxx matt xxvi 6.htm

Hooker -- the Activity of Faith; Or, Abraham's Imitators
... And wheresoever faith is, it will do wonders in the soul of that man where it is;
it can not be idle; it will have footsteps, it sets the whole man on work; it ...
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"Take My Yoke Upon You, and Learn of Me," &C.
... Seeing then it is thus, that elsewhere, wheresoever you turn yourselves, within
or without, there is no rest, but endless labour, and fruitless toil, (you find ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon vii take my yoke.htm

The Carrion and the Vultures
... D.; ST. MATTHEW Chaps. XVIII to XXVIII THE CARRION AND THE VULTURES. 'Wheresoever
the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.'"Matthew 24:28. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the carrion and the vultures.htm

The Seventh Miracle in John's Gospel --The Raising of Lazarus
... Wheresoever Lazarus was he heard the voice, and wheresoever Lazarus was he knew
the voice, and wheresoever Lazarus was he obeyed the voice. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the seventh miracle in johns.htm

Wheresoever (17 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wheresoever (17 Occurrences). Matthew 24:28 For wheresoever
the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. (KJV ASV). ...
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Glad (421 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:13 Verily I say to you, Wheresoever these glad tidings may be preached
in the whole world, that also which this woman has done shall be spoken of ...
/g/glad.htm - 37k

Tidings (169 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:13 Verily I say to you, Wheresoever these glad tidings may be preached
in the whole world, that also which this woman has done shall be spoken of ...
/t/tidings.htm - 38k

Eagles (11 Occurrences)
... Eagles (11 Occurrences). Matthew 24:28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will
the eagles be gathered together. (KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
/e/eagles.htm - 9k

Verily (146 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in
the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told ...
/v/verily.htm - 39k

Whereon (45 Occurrences)

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Gnashes (4 Occurrences)
... Gnashes (4 Occurrences). Mark 9:18 and wheresoever it seizes him it tears him,
and he foams and gnashes his teeth, and he is withering away. ...
/g/gnashes.htm - 7k

Gathered (384 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV). Matthew 24:28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there
will the eagles be gathered together. (KJV ASV DBY YLT RSV). ...
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Guest-chamber (4 Occurrences)
... Mark 14:14 and wheresoever he shall enter in, say to the master of the house, The
Teacher saith, Where is my guest-chamber, where I shall eat the passover with ...
/g/guest-chamber.htm - 8k

Gnasheth (4 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth
with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they ...
/g/gnasheth.htm - 7k

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