The term "describeth" is an archaic form of the verb "describe," which means to give an account of something in words, to depict, or to outline. In the context of the Bible, "describeth" is used to convey the act of explaining or detailing a particular subject, often with a focus on spiritual or moral truths. This term appears in various translations of the Bible, including older versions like the King James Version, but is less common in modern translations.

Biblical Usage:

In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of describing is often related to the revelation of God's nature, the explanation of His laws, or the depiction of His works. While the specific term "describeth" may not appear frequently in the BSB, the act of describing is integral to the biblical narrative.

1. Revelation of God's Nature:
The Bible frequently describes the attributes and character of God. For instance, in Psalm 19:1 , it is written, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Here, the heavens are described as a testament to God's glory and creative power.

2. Explanation of the Law:
The Bible often describes the law given to Moses and its implications for the Israelites. In Romans 10:5 , Paul writes, "For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: 'The man who does these things will live by them.'" This passage describes the relationship between the law and righteousness.

3. Depiction of Prophetic Visions:
Prophets in the Bible often describe visions and messages from God. In the book of Daniel, for example, Daniel describes his visions of future kingdoms and the coming of the Messiah. Daniel 7:13-14 states, "In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence."

4. Illustration of Parables:
Jesus frequently used parables to describe the Kingdom of God and moral lessons. In Matthew 13:31-32 , Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven: "He put before them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field. Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.'"

Theological Significance:

The act of describing in the Bible serves to communicate divine truths and moral teachings. It is through these descriptions that believers gain insight into God's will and purpose. The Bible's descriptions are not merely historical or literary; they are intended to guide, instruct, and inspire faith and obedience.

Application for Believers:

For believers, understanding the descriptions within the Bible is crucial for spiritual growth and discernment. By studying how the Bible describes God, His laws, and His plans, Christians are better equipped to live according to His will and to share the gospel with others. The descriptions found in Scripture serve as a foundation for doctrine, worship, and daily living, providing a clear picture of the path to righteousness and eternal life.

The Righteousness of Faith
... of Faith. "Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That
the man which doeth those things shall live by them. But ...
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Pe.
... to bring all nature within the comprehensive view of one act of contemplation, doth
not that take place in us which the prophet describeth, "I considered Thy ...
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Saw Moreover that it did not So Much Concern us what Objects were ...
... Whereby I perceived the meaning of the definition wherein Aristotle describeth Felicity,
when he saith, Felicity is the perfect exercise of perfect virtue in a ...
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From the Epistle to the Romans.
... Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth
righteousness without works, saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are ...
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The Lively Stones. Rev. W. Morley Punshon.
... Moses felt the potent influence of "the reproach of Christ." David describeth the
blessedness of "the man unto whom God imputeth not iniquity." "Of this ...
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Rom. x. 1
... the Scriptures. Ver.5. "For Moses," he says, "describeth the righteousness
which is of the Law.". What he means is this. Moses showeth ...
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The Beginning, Increase, and End of the Divine Life
... not converted in an instant; they were not stricken down as in the Revivals; they
were not nerved with terrible alarms, such as John Bunyan describeth in his ...
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Its Meaning
... For example, in Romans 4:6 we read, "Even as David also describeth the blessedness
of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works": so that ...
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Concerning the Condition of Man in the Fall.
... But the heart of man is such: Therefore, &c. [192] But the apostle Paul describeth
the condition of men in the fall at large, taking it out of the Psalmist. ...
/.../proposition iv concerning the condition.htm

Its Basis
... In Romans 4:6-8 we read, "David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto
whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose ...
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Describeth (3 Occurrences)
...Describeth (3 Occurrences). Romans 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness
of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, (KJV WBS). ...
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Describe (11 Occurrences)
... Describe" occurs twice in the King James Version of the New Testament (Romans
4:6, 10:5), where lego, and grapho, are both rendered "describeth." the Revised ...
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Imputeth (3 Occurrences)
... Imputeth (3 Occurrences). Romans 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness
of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, (KJV WBS). ...
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Describing (2 Occurrences)

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Describes (1 Occurrence)

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Blessedness (6 Occurrences)
... Romans 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom
God imputeth righteousness without works, (KJV WEY DBY WBS NIV). ...
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Captureth (24 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:14 and captureth a young man of the men of Succoth, and asketh him, and
he describeth unto him the heads of Succoth, and its elders -- seventy and ...
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Asketh (40 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:14 and captureth a young man of the men of Succoth, and asketh him, and
he describeth unto him the heads of Succoth, and its elders -- seventy and ...
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Captured (143 Occurrences)
... Judges 8:14 and captureth a young man of the men of Succoth, and asketh him, and
he describeth unto him the heads of Succoth, and its elders -- seventy and ...
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