The term "consentedst" is an archaic form of the verb "consent," which means to agree or give permission for something to happen. In the context of the Bible, consent often involves moral and spiritual dimensions, reflecting one's agreement or alignment with God's will or, conversely, with sinful actions.

Biblical Usage and Context

While the specific term "consentedst" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of consent is woven throughout the Scriptures. Consent in the Bible can be seen in various contexts, including agreements between individuals, covenants with God, and the moral implications of agreeing to sin.

1. Consent in Agreements and Covenants:
· In the Old Testament, consent is often related to covenants and agreements. For example, when God established His covenant with Abraham, it required Abraham's consent and obedience (Genesis 17:9-14). This covenant was a mutual agreement, with God promising blessings and Abraham agreeing to follow God's commands.
· Similarly, the Israelites consented to follow God's laws as given through Moses. In Exodus 24:3, the people responded, "Everything the LORD has said, we will do." This consent was crucial for the establishment of the Mosaic Covenant.

2. Consent and Sin:
· The Bible also addresses the issue of consenting to sin. In Proverbs 1:10, the father warns his son, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent." This highlights the importance of resisting peer pressure and the temptation to participate in sinful activities.
· In the New Testament, the concept of consent is evident in the account of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). They consented together to deceive the Holy Spirit by lying about the proceeds from the sale of their property. Their consent to sin resulted in severe consequences, demonstrating the seriousness of agreeing to actions contrary to God's will.

3. Consent and Personal Responsibility:
· The Bible emphasizes personal responsibility in the act of consenting. Each individual is accountable for their decisions and the agreements they enter into. In the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-31), Jesus illustrates the importance of genuine consent to do the Father's will, contrasting mere verbal agreement with actual obedience.

4. Consent in the Early Church:
· In the early church, consent was vital for communal decisions and the spread of the Gospel. Acts 15 describes the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and elders came together to consent on the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic Law. Their collective consent, guided by the Holy Spirit, was crucial for maintaining unity and doctrinal integrity.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, consent in the Bible underscores the importance of free will and moral agency. God desires willing obedience and genuine agreement with His purposes. The act of consenting to God's will is a reflection of faith and trust in His divine plan. Conversely, consenting to sin reveals a heart turned away from God, leading to spiritual consequences.

In summary, while the term "consentedst" itself may not be present in modern translations like the BSB, the concept of consent is integral to understanding biblical narratives, covenants, and moral teachings. It serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's will with God's and the responsibility that comes with the choices we make.

Having done Enough, Then, as we have Said, in Regard to that ...
... "If thou sawest a thief," says the Scripture, "thou consentedst with him." [363]
Would that we did not even inhabit the same world with these wicked men! ...
/.../tertullian/the shows or de spectaculis/chapter xv having done enough.htm

Immense is this Reward. How Shall we Obtain It?
... words behind thee? When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst with [149]
him, and didst make thy portion with adulterers. Thy mouth ...
/.../chapter xxxv immense is this reward.htm

Letter Xlv (Circa AD 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards ...
... the hawk; the mouse, though hungry, dares not leave his hole when the cat is prowling
around; and yet you, when thou sawest a thief thou consentedst with him ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xlv circa a d 1120.htm

Immense is this Reward. How Shall we Obtain It?
... words behind thee? When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst with [4185]
him, and didst make thy portion with adulterers. Thy mouth ...
/.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter xxxv immense is this reward.htm

Letter cix. To Riparius.
... [3025] He should remember the words that are said: "When thou sawest a thief, then
thou consentedst unto him; and hast been partaker with adulterers;" [3026 ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cix to riparius.htm

Saturninus of victoriana Said: "If Heretics May Baptize...
... statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?" To the same person
He assuredly says, "When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him ...
/.../chapter 15 28 saturninus.htm

Petilianus Said: "But if You Say that we Give Baptism Twice Over.. ...
... The divine Scriptures exclaim: "When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst
with him." [2049] If he whom you saw did not pollute you, why do you reproach ...
/.../chapter 23 51 petilianus.htm

So Also were Sacrifices and Oblations.
... But thou hast hated instruction, and cast My words behind thee. When thou sawest
a thief, thou consentedst with him; and hast been partaker with the adulterer. ...
/.../chapter xxii so also were sacrifices.htm

After the Exposition of his Faith, or Rather his Lack of Knowledge ...
... then author and translator are involved in the same crime, and the Psalmist's word
is fulfilled: [3114] "When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst unto him ...
/.../11 after the exposition of.htm

Epistle Lxvii. To the Clergy and People Abiding in Spain ...
... threatens such in the Psalms, saying, "But thou hatest instruction, and castedst
my words behind thee: when thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst unto him, and ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle lxvii to the clergy.htm

Consentedst (1 Occurrence)
...Consentedst (1 Occurrence). Psalms 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou
consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Consented (10 Occurrences)

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Partaker (10 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY NAS). Psalms 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with
him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
/p/partaker.htm - 9k

Consenteth (1 Occurrence)

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Sawest (20 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and
hast been partaker with adulterers. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/s/sawest.htm - 12k

Hadst (43 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst
with him, And hast been partaker with adulterers. (See JPS). ...
/h/hadst.htm - 20k

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