The term "engageth" is an archaic form of the verb "engage," which appears in various contexts within the Bible, often relating to commitment, involvement, or the act of pledging oneself to a particular course of action or relationship. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of engaging is reflected in several passages that emphasize dedication, covenant, and active participation in God's will.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Covenantal Engagement:
The Bible frequently discusses the idea of engaging in a covenant with God. This involves a solemn commitment to follow His commandments and live according to His statutes. In the Old Testament, the Israelites are often depicted as engaging in a covenantal relationship with God, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:12-13 : "You are standing here in order to enter into a covenant with the LORD your God, a covenant the LORD is making with you this day and sealing with an oath, to establish you today as His people and He as your God, just as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."

2. Engagement in Spiritual Warfare:
The New Testament calls believers to engage in spiritual warfare, emphasizing the need for vigilance and active resistance against spiritual adversaries. Ephesians 6:11-12 instructs believers to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

3. Engagement in Good Works:
Christians are encouraged to engage in good works as a demonstration of their faith and commitment to God's purposes. Titus 3:8 states, "This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will be intent on engaging in good works. These things are excellent and profitable for the people."

4. Engagement in Prayer and Worship:
The Bible underscores the importance of engaging in prayer and worship as a means of maintaining a close relationship with God. Philippians 4:6 advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

5. Engagement in Community:
The early church is depicted as a community of believers who engaged with one another in fellowship, teaching, and breaking of bread. Acts 2:42 describes this engagement: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Theological Implications:

Engagement in the biblical sense is not merely a passive acknowledgment but an active, intentional commitment to live out one's faith. It involves a holistic dedication to God's commands, a readiness to participate in spiritual battles, and a commitment to serve others through good works. This engagement is rooted in the believer's relationship with God, sustained through prayer, worship, and community involvement. The concept of "engageth" thus encapsulates the dynamic and participatory nature of the Christian faith, calling believers to a life of active devotion and service.

St. James ii. 10
... Law, must likewise be supposed to extend, in some degree, to all the rest, because
it is certain that the same Disposition of Mind which engageth, or permits ...
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"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on ...
... with him! The one engageth all that is in God to be against a man; the
other engageth all that is in him to be for a man. And is ...
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"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on ...
... His love and good-will in Jesus Christ, maketh an open entry and ready access to
that rock; and faithfulness engageth both to give a shelter and refuge to the ...
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The Introduction, with Some General Observations from the Cohesion ...
... he declareth how wonderfully he can make all things work together for good to his
chosen ones that love him and follow him.6. Yea, thus he engageth souls to ...
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Again, on Matt. vi. On the Lord's Prayer. To the Competentes.
... Thou dost not see the devil, but the object that engageth thee thou dost see. Get
the mastery then over that of which thou art sensible within. ...
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Jewish views on Trade, Tradesmen, and Trades' Guilds
... also. And still the dignity of labour is great in itself: it reflects honour;
it nourisheth and cherisheth him that engageth in it. ...
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Christian Behavior
... Fourth, Faith layeth hold of that which is able to help the soul to bring forth
good works: it layeth hold of, and engageth the strength of Christ, and by that ...
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Light for them that Sit in Darkness;
... He interposeth between God and man as a Saviour; he engageth against sin, the devil,
death, and hell, as a Saviour, and triumphed over them by himself as a ...
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Against Foolish Talking and Jesting.
... No way certainly is more apt to produce such effects than this; nothing more speedily
inflameth, or more thoroughly engageth men, or sticketh longer in men's ...
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Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
... 4. This word, shall come, engageth Christ to communicate all manner of grace to
those thus given him to make them effectually to come to him. ...
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Engageth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Engageth (1 Occurrence). ... For who is this that engageth
his heart to draw near unto me? saith Jehovah. (DBY). ...
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Engages (1 Occurrence)

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Engaging (3 Occurrences)

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