The term "carest" is an archaic form of the word "care," often found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to express concern, attention, or regard for someone or something. In the context of Scripture, "carest" typically appears in passages that address God's concern for humanity or the reciprocal care that believers are to have for one another.

Biblical Usage

The word "carest" is notably used in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels, where it reflects the intimate and personal nature of God's relationship with His creation. One of the most well-known instances is found in the account of Jesus calming the storm. In Mark 4:38 , the disciples, fearing for their lives, wake Jesus and ask, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" This plea highlights the disciples' desperation and their belief that Jesus' care could alter their dire situation.

Theological Significance

The use of "carest" in Scripture underscores the profound truth of God's providential care. It affirms that God is not distant or indifferent but is deeply involved in the lives of His people. This is further supported by passages such as 1 Peter 5:7 , which encourages believers to cast "all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." Here, the apostle Peter reassures Christians of God's attentive concern for their well-being, inviting them to trust in His sovereign care.

Practical Implications

For believers, the concept of "carest" serves as a model for how they are to relate to one another. The New Testament frequently exhorts Christians to care for each other, reflecting the love and concern that God has shown them. In Philippians 2:4 , Paul writes, "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This call to mutual care is a practical outworking of the love that believers have received from God.

Related Concepts

The idea of "carest" is closely related to themes of love, compassion, and stewardship found throughout the Bible. God's care is often expressed through His acts of love and mercy, as seen in the provision for His people and the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ, for the redemption of humanity. Believers are called to emulate this divine care in their relationships, serving as stewards of God's grace and love in the world.

In summary, "carest" in the biblical context is a powerful reminder of God's intimate concern for His creation and the call for believers to reflect that care in their interactions with others.

The Outcast
... Where His feet went before. Thou carest not that the rose should bloom,. ... A shadow
above our head. But Thou carest that through the golden street. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/the outcast.htm

Matt. xxii. 15
... sent out unto Him their disciples with the Herodians saying, Master, we know that
thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxx matt xxii 15.htm

Jesus Asleep on a Pillow"And He was in the Hinder Part of the Ship ...
... JESUS ASLEEP ON A PILLOW"And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a
pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we ...
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The Storm Stilled
... And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him,
and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we perish? 39. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the storm stilled.htm

The Tribute Money
... And when they were come, they say unto Him, Master, we know that Thou art true,
and carest not for any one: for Thou regardest not the person of men, but of a ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 12 13-17 the tribute money.htm

Christ's Transfiguration
... Carest thou not for thy fellow disciples that are below, who came not up
with thee to the mount? Carest thou not for the precious ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/christs transfiguration.htm

Last Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem.
... complained. "Martha, Martha," said Jesus to her, "thou art troubled, and
carest about many things; now, one thing only is needful. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/renan/the life of jesus/chapter xxi last journey of.htm

Till He Come
... JESUS ASLEEP ON A PILLOW"And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a
pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest Thou not that we ...
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In Conflict with Scribes and Pharisees
... And when they were come, they say unto him: "Master, we know that thou art true,
and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest ...
/.../mark/jesus of nazareth a biography/chapter xii in conflict with.htm

Book Eleven the Eternal Creator and the Creation in Time. ...
... thee. For "I am needy and poor"; thou art rich to all who call upon
thee"thou who, in thy freedom from care, carest for us. Trim ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book eleven the eternal creator.htm

Carest (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Carest (4 Occurrences). Matthew 22:16 And they
sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying ...
/c/carest.htm - 7k

Care (466 Occurrences)
... "Carest thou not that we perish?" (Mark 4:38). "Carest not for anyone"
(the King James Version "no man," Matthew 22:16 Mark 12:14). ...
/c/care.htm - 44k

Teachest (10 Occurrences)
... sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that
thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for ...
/t/teachest.htm - 9k

Regardest (4 Occurrences)
... sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that
thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for ...
/r/regardest.htm - 7k

Regard (230 Occurrences)
... sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that
thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for ...
/r/regard.htm - 36k

Carefulness (6 Occurrences)
... "Carest thou not that we perish?" (Mark 4:38). "Carest not for anyone"
(the King James Version "no man," Matthew 22:16 Mark 12:14). ...
/c/carefulness.htm - 17k

Careful (130 Occurrences)
... "Carest thou not that we perish?" (Mark 4:38). "Carest not for anyone"
(the King James Version "no man," Matthew 22:16 Mark 12:14). ...
/c/careful.htm - 44k

Master (346 Occurrences)
... sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that
thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for ...
/m/master.htm - 40k

Wake (34 Occurrences)
... Mark 4:38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they
awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? ...
/w/wake.htm - 17k

Dionysus
... Thou that carest for all Who on Bacchus in Italy call And in Deo's sheltered
plain Of Eleusis lord dost reign, Whither worshippers repair! ...
/d/dionysus.htm - 9k

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