The term "avouched" is derived from the Hebrew word "אָמַר" (amar) and is used in the context of making a solemn declaration or affirmation. In the Bible, it is often associated with the covenant relationship between God and His people, where both parties affirm their commitments to one another.

Biblical Usage:

The concept of avouching is prominently featured in the book of Deuteronomy, where it underscores the mutual commitments between God and the Israelites. In Deuteronomy 26:17-18 , the term is used to describe the formal declaration of allegiance and commitment:

"You have today declared the LORD to be your God, that you will walk in His ways, and keep His statutes, commandments, and ordinances, and listen to His voice. And today the LORD has declared you to be His people, His treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you are to keep all His commandments."

In this passage, the Israelites avouch the LORD as their God, committing to follow His commandments and walk in His ways. In response, the LORD avouches them as His treasured possession, affirming His covenant promises to them. This mutual avouching establishes a binding relationship, characterized by loyalty, obedience, and divine favor.

Theological Significance:

The act of avouching in the biblical context is deeply significant as it reflects the covenantal nature of the relationship between God and His people. It is not merely a verbal affirmation but a profound commitment that involves the heart, mind, and actions. The Israelites' avouching of God signifies their recognition of His sovereignty and their dedication to living according to His will.

From a theological perspective, avouching emphasizes the importance of covenant fidelity. It serves as a reminder that the relationship with God is not passive but requires active participation and adherence to His commandments. This concept is foundational to understanding the nature of the Old Testament covenants, where God's promises are contingent upon the obedience and faithfulness of His people.

Application in Christian Life:

For Christians, the principle of avouching can be seen in the commitment to follow Christ and live according to His teachings. Just as the Israelites avouched the LORD as their God, Christians are called to declare Jesus as Lord and Savior, committing to a life of discipleship and obedience. This involves a personal and communal affirmation of faith, where believers acknowledge their identity as God's people and strive to live in a manner that reflects His character and purposes.

In summary, the concept of avouching in the Bible highlights the solemn and binding nature of the covenant relationship between God and His people. It calls for a wholehearted commitment to God's commandments and a recognition of His lordship, serving as a foundational element of faith and practice in both the Old and New Testaments.(imp. & p. p.) of Avouch.

Perpetual Covenants
... Moses puts this in a simple but beautiful way to his people when he said, 'Thou
hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in His ways, and to ...
/.../howard/standards of life and service/xii perpetual covenants.htm

The vineyard of the Lord
... "Thou hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God, and to walk in His ways, and
to keep His statutes, and His commandments, and His judgments, and to hearken ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/the vineyard of the lord.htm

Conclusion.
... You entered the sanctuary of God, and in the presence of men, of angels, and your
adored Saviour, avouched the Lord Jehovah, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clark/the faithful steward/conclusion.htm

The Judges Said: Tell Us, O Manes, who Designated the Boundaries ...
... [1650] For in his former statements he has avouched that the darkness passed without
its own limits, and supervened upon the kingdom of the good God. ...
/.../24 the judges said tell.htm

The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Present ...
... Israel"concerning whom it is written, "And the Lord hath avouched thee this day
to be His peculiar people, as He hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/vi the redeemers return is.htm

Marcion Rejected the Preceding Portion of St. Luke's Gospel ...
... moderation, and further, at what time of the day or night, the descent was made;
who, again, saw the descent, who reported it, who seriously avouched the fact ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter vii marcion rejected the preceding.htm

Success.
... the Apostle Peter by all the people; and the whole multitude assembling daily to
hear the word, believed in the healthful doctrine which was avouched by the ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter lxxi success.htm

Manner of Covenanting.
... with the Lord thy God, and into his oath, which the Lord thy God maketh with thee
this day."[122] Yea there, after whatever manner, He avouched them to be His ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter ii manner of covenanting.htm

How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, that we May Get Our Case ...
... Albeit Christ, in the deepest of his darkness, was never made to question his Sonship,
but avouched God to be his God even when he was forsaken, Psalm 22:1 ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xvii how to make.htm

Letter xxi. (AD 391. )
... may myself willingly take my oath. I therefore appeal to the love and affection
which you have thus avouched. Have pity on me, and ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter xxi a d 391.htm

Avouched (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Avouch. Multi-Version Concordance
Avouched (2 Occurrences). Deuteronomy 26:17 Thou hast ...
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Treasured (20 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:18 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be His own treasure,
as He hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all His commandments ...
/t/treasured.htm - 12k

Peculiar (11 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:18 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people,
as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his ...
/p/peculiar.htm - 13k

Avow (3 Occurrences)

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Avouch

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Shouldst (61 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:18 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people,
as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldst keep all his commandments ...
/s/shouldst.htm - 25k

Wouldest (66 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:17 Thou hast avouched Jehovah this day to be thy God, and that thou
wouldest walk in his ways, and keep his statutes, and his commandments, and ...
/w/wouldest.htm - 26k

Shouldest (79 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Deuteronomy 26:18 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar
people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his ...
/s/shouldest.htm - 30k

Judgments (146 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:17 Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk
in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments ...
/j/judgments.htm - 37k

Treasure (66 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 26:18 and Jehovah hath avouched thee this day to be a people for his
own possession, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his ...
/t/treasure.htm - 36k

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