The term "changest" is an archaic form of the word "change," often found in older translations of the Bible. It refers to the act of making something different or undergoing transformation. In the context of Scripture, change can pertain to various aspects, including divine intervention, personal transformation, and the natural order.

Divine Changest

God's ability to change circumstances and hearts is a central theme in the Bible. In Malachi 3:6 , it is written, "Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed." This verse highlights God's immutable nature, yet it also implies His power to effect change in the world while remaining constant Himself. God's unchanging nature provides a foundation for His ability to enact change in creation and in the lives of individuals.

Personal Transformation

The concept of personal change is significant in the Christian faith, often associated with repentance and spiritual renewal. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 , the Apostle Paul writes, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!" This passage emphasizes the transformative power of faith in Christ, where believers undergo a profound change, leaving behind their former ways and embracing a new life in Christ.

Change in the Natural Order

The Bible also acknowledges the change inherent in the natural world. Ecclesiastes 3:1 states, "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." This verse reflects the cyclical nature of life and the changes that occur within it, suggesting that change is a divinely ordained aspect of creation.

Human Response to Change

Scripture often addresses how individuals should respond to change, encouraging trust in God's sovereignty. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage underscores the importance of relying on God's wisdom and guidance amidst life's changes.

Eschatological Change

The Bible speaks of a future change that will occur at the end of times. In 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 , Paul writes, "Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." This eschatological change refers to the transformation of believers at the resurrection, highlighting the ultimate change that God will bring about in the culmination of history.

In summary, the concept of "changest" in the Bible encompasses God's unchanging nature and His power to effect change, the personal transformation of believers, the natural order's cyclical changes, the appropriate human response to change, and the eschatological transformation at the end of times.

Psalm LXVI.
... But for whom changest thou a word, O human vanity, O human weakness? For
the Word, the Unchangeable, dost thou change a word? Thou ...
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"Abide with Me, Fast Falls the Eventide. "
... to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass
away, Change and decay in all around I see; O thou, who changest not, abide ...
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What Art Thou Then, My God? What, but the Lord God? for who is ...
... Thou lovest, without passion; art jealous, without anxiety; repentest, yet grievest
not; art angry, yet serene; changest Thy works, Thy purpose unchanged ...
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Therefore I Fell among Men Proudly Doting, Exceeding Carnal and ...
... the bodies. But Thou art the life of souls, the life of lives, having
life in Thyself; and changest not, life of my soul. Where ...
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Abide with Me! Fast Falls the Eventide;
... away: Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou, who changest not, abide
with me! Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,. But ...
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twixt Gleams of Joy and Clouds of Doubt
... Is constant for a day; But Thou, O LORD! Thou changest not; The same Thou art alway.
I grasp Thy strength, make it mine own,. My heart with peace is blest; ...
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Deceived by his Own Fault, He Falls into the Errors of the ...
... themselves. But Thou art the life of souls, the life of lives, having life
in Thyself; and Thou changest not, O Life of my soul. 11. ...
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The Majesty of God is Supreme, and his virtues Inexplicable.
... Thou lovest, and burnest not; art jealous, yet free from care; repentest, and hast
no sorrow; art angry, yet serene; changest Thy ways, leaving unchanged Thy ...
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Eventide. Evening of the Day.
... to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass
away: Change and decay in all around I see; O thou, who changest not, abide ...
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Abide with Me: Fast Falls the Eventide
... away,. Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide
with me. I need thy presence every passing hour; What ...
/.../daily prayer evening 18 abide.htm

Changest (3 Occurrences)
...Changest (3 Occurrences). ... Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he
passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away. ...
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Changeth (10 Occurrences)

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Changes (27 Occurrences)

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Remainest (4 Occurrences)
... Psalms 102:26 They -- They perish, and Thou remainest, And all of them as a garment
become old, As clothing Thou changest them, And they are changed. (YLT). ...
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Dismissest (1 Occurrence)
... Dismissest (1 Occurrence). Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he
passeth away; thou changest his countenance, and dismissest him. (DBY). ...
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Prevailest (2 Occurrences)
... Prevailest (2 Occurrences). Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and
he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away. ...
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Sendest (15 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he
passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away. ...
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Passes (74 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV). Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth;
Thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away. (See RSV). ...
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Hire (48 Occurrences)
... 41 This 'is' to me twenty years in thy house: I have served thee fourteen years
for thy two daughters, and six years for thy flock; and thou changest my hire ...
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Countenance (67 Occurrences)
... Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his
countenance, and sendest him away. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV). ...
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