The term "displeaseth" is an archaic form of the verb "displease," which means to cause annoyance or dissatisfaction. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to actions or attitudes that are offensive or unacceptable to God. The concept of displeasing God is a significant theme throughout Scripture, as it underscores the importance of obedience, righteousness, and alignment with God's will.

Biblical Instances and Contexts:

1. Displeasure of God:
The Bible frequently describes God's displeasure with the actions of individuals or nations. This displeasure is often a response to sin, idolatry, or rebellion against His commandments. For example, in the Old Testament, the Israelites' repeated disobedience and idolatry provoked God's displeasure, leading to various forms of judgment and correction.

2. Human Actions that Displease God:
Actions that displease God are typically those that violate His laws or principles. In Genesis 38:10 , we read about Onan: "What he did was wicked in the sight of the LORD, so He put him to death also." Onan's actions displeased God because they were selfish and disobedient to the cultural and familial responsibilities of the time.

3. Prophets and Displeasure:
The prophets often conveyed messages of God's displeasure to the people of Israel and Judah. They called for repentance and a return to covenant faithfulness. In Isaiah 1:14 , God expresses His displeasure with empty religious rituals: "I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts; they have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them."

4. Displeasure in Human Relationships:
The Bible also records instances where human actions displease one another, often leading to conflict or correction. In 1 Samuel 18:8 , King Saul's jealousy of David is described: "Then Saul became very angry, and this song displeased him. 'They have ascribed to David tens of thousands,' he said, 'but to me they have ascribed only thousands. What more can he have but the kingdom?'"

5. God's Response to Displeasure:
God's response to being displeased is multifaceted. It can include direct punishment, as seen in the case of Onan, or a call to repentance and change, as seen through the messages of the prophets. God's ultimate desire is for His people to live in a way that pleases Him, aligning with His holiness and righteousness.

6. Pleasing God:
The opposite of displeasing God is to live in a manner that pleases Him. This involves faith, obedience, and a heart aligned with His purposes. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."

Theological Implications:

Understanding what displeases God is crucial for believers who seek to live a life that honors Him. The Bible provides clear guidance on attitudes and behaviors that are contrary to God's nature and expectations. By studying these instances, believers are encouraged to pursue holiness, seek forgiveness, and strive to live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord.

There is no Soundness in Them, whom Aught of Thy Creation ...
... Book VII Chapter XIV There is no soundness in them, whom aught of Thy
creation displeaseth? There is no soundness in them, whom ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xiv there is no.htm

Psalm LIII.
... think to be God. For if God is, He is just; if He is just, injustice
displeaseth Him, iniquity displeaseth. But thou, when thou ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm liii.htm

Psalm LXXVI.
... For how art thou not disputing with Him, who art praising that which displeaseth
Him? ... So that the same thing may displease you as displeaseth Him. ...
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Psalm LI.
... to sin: in order that thou mayest sin thou consultest the book of God: the Scriptures
of God for this thou hearest, that thou mayest do what displeaseth God. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm li.htm

Of St. Austin that Brought Christendom to England
... began to shrink and she fell down dead in ensample of all other women; whereby we
may understand that injury done against a saint displeaseth greatly Almighty ...
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Of Works of Charity
... corrected ourselves. The freedom of others displeaseth us, but we are
dissatisfied that our own wishes shall be denied us. We desire ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xv of works of.htm

Of Deeper Matters, and God's Hidden Judgments which are not to be ...
... But to wish to know and search out such things bringeth no fruit, but it rather
displeaseth the Saints; for I am not the God of confusion but of peace;(3 ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter lviii of deeper matters.htm

That Man Hath no Good in Himself, and Nothing Whereof to Glory
... For whilst a man pleaseth himself he displeaseth Thee; whilst he gapeth
after the praises of man, he is deprived of true virtues. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xl that man hath.htm

Of the Proving of the True Lover
... and holy reading. Humble confession displeaseth him, and if he were able
he would make thee to cease from Communion. Believe him ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter vi of the proving.htm

Psalm LVIII.
... sufferest hunger, another man hath bread, and there is abundance with him beyond
sufficiency, he knoweth thee to want, he giveth not: it displeaseth thee when ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lviii.htm

Displeaseth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Displeaseth (1 Occurrence). Numbers 22:34 And
Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for ...
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Displeasing (31 Occurrences)

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Displeases (3 Occurrences)

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