The term "exerciseth" is an archaic form of the word "exercise," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible. In the scriptural sense, exercise can refer to both physical and spiritual disciplines, each with its own significance and application in the life of a believer.

Physical Exercise:

While the Bible does not extensively focus on physical exercise, it acknowledges the value of bodily discipline. In 1 Timothy 4:8, the Apostle Paul writes, "For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come." . Here, Paul recognizes the benefits of physical exercise but emphasizes the superior and eternal value of spiritual training.

Physical exercise in biblical times often related to activities necessary for daily life, such as farming, shepherding, and other labor-intensive tasks. These activities naturally contributed to physical fitness and endurance. The Bible occasionally uses athletic metaphors to illustrate spiritual truths, as seen in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, where Paul compares the Christian life to a race, urging believers to exercise self-control and discipline to obtain an imperishable crown.

Spiritual Exercise:

The concept of spiritual exercise is more prominently featured in the Scriptures. Spiritual exercise involves the practice of godliness, prayer, meditation on God's Word, and the cultivation of virtues such as faith, patience, and love. Hebrews 5:14 states, "But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil." . This passage highlights the importance of spiritual maturity and discernment, achieved through consistent practice and exercise of one's faith.

The Bible encourages believers to "exercise" their spiritual gifts for the edification of the church and the glory of God. In Romans 12:6-8, Paul exhorts Christians to use their gifts according to the grace given to them, whether it be prophecy, service, teaching, or encouragement. This exercise of spiritual gifts is essential for the healthy functioning of the body of Christ.

Moral and Ethical Exercise:

Exercising moral and ethical judgment is another aspect of biblical teaching. Believers are called to exercise justice, mercy, and humility in their interactions with others. Micah 6:8 declares, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" . This verse encapsulates the exercise of moral virtues that reflect God's character.

In summary, the concept of "exerciseth" in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual dimensions. While physical exercise has its place, the Scriptures place a greater emphasis on spiritual discipline and the exercise of godliness, which holds eternal value and significance for the believer.

Third Sunday Before Lent
... the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain.25 And every man that striveth
in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now ...
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Concerning "Holy of Holies," "King of Kings," "Lord of Lords ...
... firmness; wherefore the name is derived from a word meaning "validity" and words
meaning severally "that which possesseth validity" and "which exerciseth" it. ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter xii concerning holy of.htm

The Two-Horned Beast.
... And he exerciseth all the power of the first wild beast, in his sight, and causeth
the earth and those, who dwell in it, to worship the first wild beast, whose ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the two-horned beast.htm

Delivered on the Lord's Day, on that which is Written in the ...
... The culture He exerciseth on us is, that He ceaseth not to root out by His Word
the evil seeds from our hearts, to open our heart, as it were, by the plough of ...
/.../sermon xxxvii delivered on the.htm

"And we all do Fade as a Leaf, and Our Iniquities, Like the Wind ...
... The Lord exerciseth his sovereignty another way, and if he be absolute
and unlimited in any thing, it is in showing mercy on men. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvii and we all.htm

"And for Sin Condemned Sin in the Flesh. "
... Sin brings all into bondage, and exerciseth the most perfect tyranny over them that
can be imagined, makes men to serve all its imperious lusts, and then all ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xiii and for sin.htm

He that is in All
... him, the joys of Heaven surround him, and our Saviour's cross, like the Centre of
Eternity, is in him; it taketh up his thoughts, and exerciseth all the powers ...
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"Whereby we Cry, Abba, Father. "
... more it grow to the perfect day, the more sin is seen, and the more its hated wants
are discovered that did not appear; and therefore it exerciseth itself the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxxix whereby we cry.htm

1 Timothy iv. 3-Jan
... He that exerciseth himself, even when it is not the season of contest, acts always
as if he were contending, practices abstinence, endures all toils, is always ...
/.../homily xii 1 timothy iv.htm

Rom. I. 18
... they ought to have had about Him, as, for instance, that He is God, that He is Lord
of all, that He made them, which were not, that He exerciseth a Providence ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily iii rom i 18.htm

Exerciseth (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exerciseth (3 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:25 And every
man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. ...
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Exercise (35 Occurrences)
... has different shades of meaning: It means (1) "to do," "to put into action" (Jeremiah
9:24, `asah, "to do," "Yahweh who exerciseth lovingkindness"; Revelation ...
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Exercising (5 Occurrences)

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Exercises (4 Occurrences)

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Death-stroke (2 Occurrences)
... after the beast; (ASV). Revelation 13:12 And he exerciseth all the authority
of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth ...
/d/death-stroke.htm - 7k

Deadly (31 Occurrences)
... Revelation 13:12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him,
and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast ...
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Causeth (209 Occurrences)
... Revelation 13:12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him,
and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast ...
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Self-control (14 Occurrences)
... continency"; 9:25, the athlete "exerciseth self-control." Self-control is therefore
repeatedly set forth in the New Testament as among the important Christian ...
/s/self-control.htm - 11k

Stroke (26 Occurrences)
... the beast; (ASV YLT). Revelation 13:12 And he exerciseth all the authority
of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth ...
/s/stroke.htm - 16k

Selfcontrol
... continency"; 9:25, the athlete "exerciseth self-control." Self-control is therefore
repeatedly set forth in the New Testament as among the important Christian ...
/s/selfcontrol.htm - 7k

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