In biblical terminology, the term "fetches" is not commonly used in modern translations but can be understood in the context of actions involving bringing or retrieving something or someone. The concept of fetching is often associated with obedience, service, and the fulfillment of God's commands. In the Berean Standard Bible, the idea of fetching is implicit in various narratives where individuals are sent to bring back people or items as part of God's divine plan.

Old Testament References

1. Genesis 24:4 · In the account of Abraham's servant being sent to find a wife for Isaac, the servant is instructed to "go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac." This act of fetching a wife is significant as it demonstrates obedience to Abraham's wishes and God's covenantal promises to Abraham's descendants.

2. 1 Samuel 16:11-12 · When Samuel is sent to anoint the next king of Israel, he asks Jesse if all his sons are present. Jesse responds that the youngest, David, is tending the sheep. Samuel instructs, "Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives." Here, fetching David is crucial as it leads to the anointing of the future king, chosen by God.

3. 2 Samuel 9:5 · King David sends for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to show kindness for Jonathan's sake. "So King David had him brought from Lo Debar, from the house of Makir son of Ammiel." This act of fetching Mephibosheth is an expression of David's loyalty and kindness, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness.

New Testament References

While the specific term "fetches" is not prevalent in the New Testament, the concept is evident in the actions of the disciples and early Christians who are often sent to bring others to Jesus or to carry out specific tasks.

1. John 1:41-42 · Andrew, after meeting Jesus, "first found his own brother Simon and told him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated as Christ). And he brought him to Jesus." This act of fetching Simon Peter is pivotal as it leads to Peter's integral role in the early church.

2. Acts 9:38 · In the account of Peter raising Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead, the disciples in Joppa send two men to fetch Peter, urging him to come without delay. This act of fetching Peter results in a miraculous event that strengthens the faith of the believers.

Theological Implications

The concept of fetching in the Bible often underscores themes of obedience, divine providence, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Those who are sent to fetch others or specific items are typically acting under divine instruction or guidance, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and service in the biblical narrative. Fetching, therefore, is not merely a physical act but a spiritual one, aligning with God's purposes and demonstrating His sovereignty in the lives of His people.

Faith
... or has more worthiness than other graces, but respectu objecti [with respect to
its object], as it lays hold on Christ the blessed object,' and fetches in his ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/4 1 faith.htm

The New Nature
... PETER HAD earnestly exhorted the scattered saints to love each other "with a pure
heart fervently," and he wised fetches his argument, not from the law, nor ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the new nature.htm

Indian Agriculture.
... is the great landlord; the rent of round has not been very much increased; the taxes
have been reduced, and the produce of the soil fetches three times the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hodson/old daniel/chapter eight indian agriculture.htm

Vile Ingratitude!
... highly-favoured city, and here he does not bring to their mind the law; he does
not begin dealing out law-thunders to them at all; he fetches obligations as ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/vile ingratitude.htm

The Death of the Righteous
... [1] For to me to live is Christ, ie' Christ is the principle of my life. I fetch
my spiritual life from Christ, as the branch fetches its sap from the root. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/1 the death of the.htm

Divers Matters.
... the water of the earth, out of the valley of Beth-cerem.""Where the Gloss writes
thus, "Beth-cerem is the name of a place: whence a man fetches turf, and ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 55 divers matters.htm

Acts ii. 14
... As for the accusation [of drunkenness], he cleared himself of that by his own
assertion; but for the grace, he fetches the prophet as witness. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily v acts ii 14.htm

Whether the Seller is Bound to State the Defects of the Thing Sold ...
... would be lowered for some other reason, without any defect in the thing sold: for
instance, if the seller carry wheat to a place where wheat fetches a high ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the seller is bound.htm

The Covenant of Grace
... faith, where is boasting? Faith fetches all from Christ, and gives all the
glory to Christ; it is a most humble grace. Hence it is ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/1 the covenant of grace.htm

Whether a Sale is Rendered Unlawful through a Fault in the Thing ...
... Dei xi, 16) the price of things salable does not depend on their degree of nature,
since at times a horse fetches a higher price than a slave; but it depends ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a sale is rendered.htm

Fetches (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Fetches (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 19:5 as when
a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood ...
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Fetched (26 Occurrences)

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Fetcheth (1 Occurrence)

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Coal (7 Occurrences)
... Charcoal from oak wood, especially Quercus coccifera, L., Arabic sindyan, is
much preferred to other kinds, and fetches a higher price. ...
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Chop (5 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
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Ax (12 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
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Stroke (26 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
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Slips (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
/s/slips.htm - 8k

Hit (11 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
/h/hit.htm - 11k

Axe (19 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 19:5 as when a man goes into the forest with his neighbor to chop wood,
and his hand fetches a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the ...
/a/axe.htm - 18k

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