The term "establisheth" is an archaic form of the verb "establish," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible. It conveys the idea of setting something firmly in place, making it stable, or confirming it. In the scriptural context, it often refers to God's actions in establishing His covenant, His people, or His purposes.

Divine Establishment

God's role as the one who establishes is a recurring theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament, God establishes covenants with His people, ensuring His promises are fulfilled. For instance, in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, God promises David, "When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." Here, the establishment of David's kingdom is both a physical and spiritual promise, pointing ultimately to the eternal reign of Jesus Christ.

Establishment of the Covenant

The establishment of covenants is central to God's relationship with humanity. In Genesis 9:9, God says to Noah, "Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you." This covenant is a divine promise of mercy and faithfulness, symbolized by the rainbow, and it underscores God's commitment to His creation.

Establishment of the Law

The establishment of the law is another significant aspect. In Deuteronomy 28:9, it is written, "The LORD will establish you as His holy people, as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways." Here, the establishment is conditional upon obedience, reflecting the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.

Establishment of the Church

In the New Testament, the concept of establishment extends to the Church. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it." This statement signifies the establishment of the Church, founded on the revelation of Christ as the Son of God, and its enduring nature against spiritual opposition.

Personal Establishment

On a personal level, believers are encouraged to seek God's establishment in their lives. Proverbs 16:3 advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established." This verse highlights the importance of aligning one's actions with God's will to achieve stability and success.

Spiritual Establishment

The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of spiritual establishment in his epistles. In 2 Thessalonians 3:3, he assures the believers, "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one." Here, the establishment is linked to spiritual strength and protection, emphasizing God's role in securing the believer's faith.

Eternal Establishment

Finally, the concept of establishment is eschatological, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom. In Hebrews 1:8, it is declared, "But about the Son He says: 'Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of Your kingdom.'" This eternal establishment of Christ's reign is the culmination of God's redemptive plan, assuring believers of their place in His everlasting kingdom.

In summary, "establisheth" in the biblical sense encompasses God's sovereign action in creating, maintaining, and fulfilling His divine purposes, both temporally and eternally, through His covenants, His law, His Church, and His kingdom.

Rom. Iv. 1, 2
... He had shown that faith is necessary, that it is older than circumcision, that
it is more mighty than the Law, that it establisheth the Law. ...
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Twenty-Sixth Day for the Holy Spirit on Young Converts
... "Now He which establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God; who also
gave us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts."="2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/twenty-sixth day for the holy.htm

John xvii. 6
... draw him" ( c. vi.64 ); so here too, "Whom thou gavest Me." ( c. xiv.6.) Now He
calleth Himself "the Way"; whence it is clear that He establisheth two things ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxxxi john xvii 6.htm

"That the Righteousness of the Law Might be Fulfilled in Us,"
... But there is yet a third way that he fulfils and establisheth it, and that is in
our persons, "that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xv that the righteousness.htm

"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on ...
... confirm us in them; but when it hath sprung up and grown in that root of Jesse,
when it is rooted and established in Jesus Christ, then it establisheth the soul ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xiii thou shall keep.htm

Anointed and Stablished
... result of a scanty vocabulary, which compelled the Apostle, in these two contiguous
clauses, to use cognate words when he said:"'He that establisheth us with ...
/.../romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/anointed and stablished.htm

John xii. 25, 26
... But in this passage He also establisheth His genuine sonship. [1897] For as the
servants of His own Son, so will the Father receive them. Ver.27. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lxvii john xii 25.htm

In the Lions' Den
... the king, came to him with the words, "Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and
Persians is, that no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 44 in the lions.htm

John vi. 41, 42
... He then establisheth a thing most likely to persuade them, that they were deemed
worthy of greater things than their fathers, (meaning those marvelous men who ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xlvi john vi 41.htm

After Eutropius Having Been Found Outside the Church had Been ...
... Paul saith "now He who establisheth us with you is God who hath also sealed us,
and given the earnest of the Spirit." [852] The Spirit then He giveth her. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii after eutropius having.htm

Establisheth (16 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Establisheth (16 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now
he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God; (ASV WBS). ...
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Establishing (18 Occurrences)

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Overthroweth (7 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Proverbs 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land:
but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Overthrows (6 Occurrences)
... man. (See NAS RSV). Proverbs 29:4 The king by justice establisheth the land;
but he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it. (See NAS). ...
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Gatekeepers (38 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 8:14 And he establisheth, according to the ordinance of David his father,
the courses of the priests over their service, and of the Levites over ...
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Whisper (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a
whirlwind to a calm, And hushed are their billows. (See NIV). ...
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Whirlwind (33 Occurrences)
... with thy whirlwind. (DBY YLT). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a whirlwind
to a calm, And hushed are their billows. (YLT). Psalms 148 ...
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Interdict (6 Occurrences)
... the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and
Persians, that no interdict nor statute which the king establisheth may be ...
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Tumultuously (4 Occurrences)
... the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and
Persians, that no interdict nor statute which the king establisheth may be ...
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Throweth (4 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth
gifts overthroweth it. (Root in KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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