The term "devourest" is an archaic form of the verb "devour," which means to consume or destroy completely. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of consuming or destroying in a metaphorical or literal sense. The concept of devouring is frequently used to describe the actions of enemies, wild animals, or even divine judgment.

Biblical Usage:

1. Divine Judgment:
The imagery of devouring is often associated with God's judgment upon the wicked. In the prophetic literature, God is depicted as a consuming fire that devours His adversaries. For instance, in Isaiah 33:14, the prophet asks, "Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting flames?" This rhetorical question underscores the holiness and judgment of God, who devours sin and unrighteousness.

2. Enemies and Destruction:
The Bible frequently uses the term to describe the actions of enemies who seek to destroy God's people. In Psalm 27:2, David writes, "When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell." Here, the devouring is metaphorical, representing the intent of the wicked to destroy the psalmist.

3. Satan as a Devourer:
The New Testament also uses the imagery of devouring to describe the actions of Satan. In 1 Peter 5:8, believers are warned, "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This passage highlights the vigilance required of Christians to resist the devil's attempts to lead them astray.

4. Wild Animals:
Literal devouring by wild animals is also mentioned in the Bible. In the context of divine judgment or as a consequence of sin, wild beasts are sometimes sent to devour. In Jeremiah 5:6, it is written, "Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf from the desert will ravage them, a leopard will watch over their cities. Everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces, for their rebellion is great, and their backslidings many."

5. Metaphorical Devouring:
The concept is also used metaphorically to describe greed or the consumption of resources. In Malachi 3:11, God promises, "I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field will not fail to produce fruit," indicating divine protection against forces that consume or destroy prosperity.

Theological Implications:

The use of "devourest" in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the destructive power of sin, the vigilance required to resist evil, and the ultimate sovereignty of God in executing judgment. It underscores the need for faithfulness and reliance on God's protection against both physical and spiritual threats. The imagery of devouring, whether by enemies, wild animals, or spiritual forces, calls believers to a life of holiness and dependence on God's deliverance.

2 Cor. Ii. 12, 13
... But thou beseechest Me also to be a party to the overthrow of my own commandments,
and devourest thy brother, and reddenest thy tongue, as madmen do their ...
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Instability
... Come, now, thou that devourest the fatherless, thou that robbest, thou that dost
uncleanness! tell him now that thou didst make thy boast in the Lord! ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/instability.htm

Rom. xii. 4, 5
... But thou, when nothing either thrusts thee on or compels thee, devourest thy brother,
bitest, and tearest him, if not with thy teeth, yet with words that bite ...
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Devourest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Devourest (2 Occurrences). Ezekiel 36:13 Thus
saith the Lord GOD; Because they say unto you, Thou land ...
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Devoureth (27 Occurrences)

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Devourer (2 Occurrences)

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Bereaved (20 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 36:13 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest
up men, and hast bereaved thy nations: (KJV DBY WBS NAS). ...
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Causest (25 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Ezekiel 36:14 Therefore, man thou devourest no more, And thy nations thou
causest not to stumble any more, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. (YLT). ...
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Stumble (89 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Ezekiel 36:14 Therefore, man thou devourest no more, And thy nations
thou causest not to stumble any more, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. (YLT). ...
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