The term "willedst" is an archaic form of the verb "will," used in older English translations of the Bible to denote the past tense of "will" in the second person singular. It is often found in contexts where God's will or human volition is discussed. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use this specific archaic form, understanding its usage in historical translations can provide insight into the theological concept of divine and human will as presented in Scripture.

Divine Will

The concept of God's will is central to biblical theology, emphasizing His sovereign authority and purpose in creation and redemption. Scriptures frequently affirm that God's will is perfect, unchangeable, and ultimately for the good of His creation. For instance, in Ephesians 1:11 , it is written, "In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will." This passage highlights the belief that God's will is actively involved in the unfolding of history and the lives of individuals.

Human Will

In contrast to the divine will, human will is often depicted as limited and fallible. The Bible acknowledges the capacity for human choice, yet it also recognizes the tendency of human will to deviate from God's perfect will. Romans 7:18-19 illustrates this struggle: "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do." This passage reflects the tension between human desires and the divine standard of righteousness.

Alignment with God's Will

The Scriptures encourage believers to seek alignment with God's will, emphasizing prayer, obedience, and discernment as means to understand and fulfill His purposes. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). This petition underscores the importance of desiring God's will above personal inclinations.

The Role of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of submission to God's will. His life and ministry were marked by obedience to the Father, culminating in His prayer at Gethsemane: "Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42). This moment of surrender highlights the perfect alignment of Jesus' human will with the divine will, serving as a model for believers.

Conclusion

While the term "willedst" itself may not appear in modern translations like the BSB, the underlying themes of divine and human will remain integral to biblical teaching. Understanding these concepts helps believers navigate the complexities of faith, obedience, and the pursuit of God's purposes in their lives.

We have Also Examined what Thou Willedst to be Shadowed Forth...
... Book XIII Chapter XXXIV We have also examined what Thou willedst to be
shadowed forth? We have also examined what Thou willedst ...
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The Never Changing One.
... scheme. "Wherefore coming into the world, He says, sacrifice and offering
Thou willedst not; but Thou hast prepared me a body. Thou ...
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I Would Also Say, O Lord My God, what the Following Scripture ...
... and not fear. For I will say the truth, Thyself inspiring me with what
Thou willedst me to deliver out of those words. But by no ...
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But Having Then Read those Books of the Platonists...
... Upon these, I believe, Thou therefore willedst that I should fall, before I studied
Thy Scriptures, that it might be imprinted on my memory how I was affected ...
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O Lord, I am Thy Servant; I am Thy Servant...
... that abyss of corruption. And this Thy whole gift was, to nill what I
willed, and to will what Thou willedst. But where through ...
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He Praises God, the Author of Safety, and Jesus Christ, the ...
... abyss of corruption. And this was the result, that I willed not to do what
I willed, and willed to do what thou willedst. [691] But ...
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He Briefly Repeats the Allegorical Interpretation of Genesis (Ch. ...
... 49. We have also examined what Thou willedst to be shadowed forth, whether by
the creation, or the description of things in such an order. ...
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Therefore I Fell among Men Proudly Doting, Exceeding Carnal and ...
... Thee, my God (to Thee I confess it, who hadst mercy on me, not as yet confessing),
not according to the understanding of the mind, wherein Thou willedst that I ...
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And Thou, Willing First to Show Me How Thou Resistest the Proud...
... And I had come to Thee from among the Gentiles; and I set my mind upon the gold
which Thou willedst Thy people to take from Egypt, seeing Thine it was ...
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He Compares the Doctrine of the Platonists Concerning the Logos ...
... And I had come unto Thee from among the Gentiles, and I strained after that gold
which Thou willedst Thy people to take from Egypt, seeing that wheresoever it ...
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Willedst (2 Occurrences)
...Willedst (2 Occurrences). Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore coming into the world he says,
Sacrifice and offering thou willedst not; but thou hast prepared me a body. ...
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Willed (13 Occurrences)

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Willest (1 Occurrence)

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Tookest (4 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Hebrews 10:8 Above, saying Sacrifices and offerings and burnt-offerings and
sacrifices for sin thou willedst not, neither tookest pleasure in (which are ...
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