The term "findest" is an archaic form of the verb "find," commonly used in older English translations of the Bible. It appears in contexts where an individual discovers, encounters, or comes upon something or someone. In the Berean Standard Bible , the term is updated to more contemporary language, but its essence remains significant in understanding biblical narratives and teachings.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Divine Discovery and Revelation:
The concept of finding is often associated with divine revelation and the discovery of God's will. In the Scriptures, God frequently reveals Himself to individuals, allowing them to "find" His presence and purpose. This is evident in passages where God makes Himself known to His people, guiding them in truth and righteousness.

2. Seeking and Finding:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of seeking God with a sincere heart. In Matthew 7:7-8 , Jesus teaches, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." This passage underscores the promise that those who earnestly seek God will indeed find Him.

3. Moral and Spiritual Discovery:
The act of finding is also related to moral and spiritual discovery. Proverbs 8:17 states, "I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." This highlights the reciprocal relationship between God and those who pursue wisdom and understanding, suggesting that finding God leads to a deeper spiritual insight and moral clarity.

4. Human Relationships and Encounters:
In the context of human relationships, finding can refer to the discovery of a spouse or a friend. Proverbs 18:22 notes, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD." This verse illustrates the blessing and divine favor associated with finding a life partner, emphasizing the providential nature of such relationships.

5. Judgment and Accountability:
The concept of finding is also present in themes of judgment and accountability. In Numbers 32:23 , it is written, "But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be sure your sin will find you out." This serves as a warning that hidden sins will eventually be discovered, highlighting the inevitability of divine justice.

Theological Implications:

The act of finding in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine providence, human responsibility, and spiritual pursuit. It reflects the dynamic relationship between God and humanity, where seeking leads to discovery, and discovery leads to transformation. The assurance that God can be found by those who earnestly seek Him is a central tenet of faith, encouraging believers to pursue a deeper relationship with their Creator.

On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xi. 39, "Now do Ye Pharisees ...
... Whosoever thou art, who art living in wickedness or unbelief, return to thy conscience;
and there thou findest thy soul in beggary, thou findest it needy, thou ...
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Saved by Grace;
... If thou findest me short in things, impute that [to] my love to brevity. If thou
findest me besides the truth in aught, impute that to mine infirmity. ...
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Psalm CVII.
... "He made the rivers a wilderness" (ver.33). Waters did run there, prophecies were
in course. Seek now a prophet among the Jews; thou findest none. ...
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Psalm LXIII.
... seekest infancy, and infancy is not, for now instead of infancy is boyhood: again
this same also passeth into youth, thou seekest boyhood and findest not: the ...
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Book iii. The Ascent: from the River Jordan to the Mount of ...
... . {hebrew}. In every passage of Scripture where thou findest the Majesty
of God, thou also findest close by His Condescension (Humility). ...
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Psalm LIX.
... For sometimes thou findest words which do not suit the Head, and unless thou shalt
have attached them to the Body, thy understanding will waver: again thou ...
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Psalm XXXVI.
... "I have lifted up mine eyes unto the mountains." What meaneth this? I will speak
plainly. [826] In the Church of God thou findest an abyss, thou findest also ...
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A Confirmation of what Hath Been Said, Particularly of the ...
... set the first step into the highway that leads thither, thou must be firmly grounded
in the true Catholic faith; moreover, whatsoever sins thou findest in thy ...
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"In Christ Our Two Natures are United"
... and annoynted in Jesus, then hast thou found somewhat of Jesus; I mean not him as
he is, but a shadow of him; for the better that thou findest him, the more ...
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The Work of Jesus Christ as an Advocate,
... If thou findest any benefit by that thou readest, give the Father, and
his Son the glory; and also pray for me. If thou findest ...
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Findest (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Findest (7 Occurrences). Genesis 31:32 With
whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before ...
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Find (1784 Occurrences)

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Visitest (5 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:3 Thou hast tried my heart, Thou hast visited it in the night; Thou hast
tested me, and Thou findest not that I had a thought which should not pass ...
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Understandest (10 Occurrences)
... off. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 2:5 Then understandest thou fear of
Jehovah, And knowledge of God thou findest. (YLT). Proverbs ...
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Loseth (6 Occurrences)
... ass; and so shalt thou do with his clothing; and so shalt thou do with everything
that is lost of thy brother, which he loseth, and thou findest: thou mayest ...
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Whomsoever (28 Occurrences)
... Genesis 31:32 With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our
brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. ...
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Inspected (18 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 17:3 Thou hast proved my heart, Thou hast inspected by night, Thou
hast tried me, Thou findest nothing; My thoughts pass not over my mouth. (YLT). ...
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Testest (1 Occurrence)
... Psalms 17:3 Thou hast tried my heart, Thou hast visited it in the night; Thou hast
tested me, and Thou findest not that I had a thought which should not pass ...
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Triest (7 Occurrences)
... Psalms 17:3 Thou hast tried my heart, Thou hast visited it in the night; Thou hast
tested me, and Thou findest not that I had a thought which should not pass ...
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Debate (13 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Isaiah 41:12 Thou seekest them, and findest them not, The men who debate
with thee, They are as nothing, yea, as nothing, The men who war with thee. ...
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