Topical Bible: Groweth

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The term "groweth" is an archaic form of the verb "grow," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies the process of increasing in size, maturity, or spiritual development. In the context of Scripture, "groweth" is used to describe both physical growth and spiritual maturation, reflecting the natural and divine processes ordained by God.

Physical Growth:

In the Bible, physical growth is often mentioned in the context of God's creation and His providence. For instance, in the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus illustrates the Kingdom of Heaven by comparing it to a seed that "groweth" into a large tree (Matthew 13:31-32). This parable highlights the miraculous and divinely orchestrated growth from small beginnings to significant outcomes.

Spiritual Growth:

Spiritual growth is a central theme in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to mature in their faith and understanding. In Ephesians 4:15 , Paul exhorts the church to "speak the truth in love" so that "we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head." This passage emphasizes the importance of growing in Christlikeness, which involves both knowledge and love.

The Apostle Peter also addresses spiritual growth, urging believers to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). This growth is not merely intellectual but involves a deepening relationship with Christ, characterized by increased faith, virtue, and godliness.

Growth in the Body of Christ:

The concept of growth is also applied to the collective body of believers, the Church. In Ephesians 2:21 , Paul describes the Church as a holy temple in the Lord, "in whom the whole building, being fitted together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord." This imagery underscores the unity and interdependence of believers as they grow together in faith and purpose.

Agricultural Imagery:

The Bible frequently uses agricultural imagery to convey spiritual truths about growth. In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 , Paul writes, "I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." This passage highlights the divine role in spiritual growth, reminding believers that while human effort is involved, it is ultimately God who causes growth.

Maturity and Fruitfulness:

Growth in the biblical sense often leads to maturity and fruitfulness. In Colossians 1:10 , Paul prays that the believers "may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." Here, growth is linked to living a life that reflects God's character and results in good works.

Conclusion:

The concept of "groweth" in the Bible encompasses both the natural and spiritual realms, illustrating the dynamic process of development that God desires for His creation and His people. Through His providence and grace, believers are called to grow in faith, love, and unity, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives.

Strong's Hebrew

5599. caphiyach -- outpouring
... something (spontaneously) falling off, ie A self-sown crop; figuratively, a freshet --
(such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own ...
/hebrew/5599.htm - 5k

Library

2 Thessalonians i. 1, 2
... "For that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward
one another aboundeth.". And how, you say, can faith increase? ...
/.../homily ii 2 thessalonians i.htm

The Father Doeth what He Will, and what He Will Doeth the Son. ...
... The Son of God, if He groweth not because neither can God wax old, was begotten
perfect. And being begotten perfect, if He groweth ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on the creeds/section 5 the father doeth.htm

Watch-Night Service
... Oh! where, oh! where, are we going! "Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they
are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/watch-night service.htm

Of Resisting Temptation
... beginning. And the longer a man delayeth his resistance, the weaker he
groweth, and the stronger groweth the enemy against him. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xiii of resisting temptation.htm

March 16 Morning
... in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. In the morning
it flourisheth, and groweth up: in the evening it is cut ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/march 16 morning.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, John x. 30, "I and the Father are One. ...
... age! When the father is greater in age, and the son less, both are in time;
the one groweth, for that the other groweth old. For ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lxxxix on the words.htm

Ephesians ii. 17-22
... the chief corner-stone. In whom each several building, fitly framed together,
groweth into a holy temple in the Lord. In whom ye ...
/.../homily vi ephesians ii 17-22.htm

"But if the Spirit of Him that Raised up Jesus from the Dead Dwell ...
... into a choice stock, and by virtue and sap coming from Christ's death and resurrection,
he is transformed into the similitude of both, he groweth into the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxxi but if the.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, John xii. 44, "He that Believeth on Me ...
... less?" Answer, Doth He as being less grow or not? If He groweth, then the
Father groweth old. But if He will ever be what He was ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xc on the words.htm

Psalm XCII.
... And beware, beloved, that ye think not death meant also, in that he hath spoken
of old age: for man groweth old in the flesh for this reason, that he may die. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xcii.htm

Thesaurus

Groweth (29 Occurrences)
...Groweth (29 Occurrences). ... Ephesians 2:21 In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: (KJV ASV WBS). ...
/g/groweth.htm - 15k

Growing (31 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 29:23 and that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and a
burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like ...
/g/growing.htm - 15k

Untended (2 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:5 That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not
reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of ...
/u/untended.htm - 7k

Untrimmed (2 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 25:5 That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not
reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of ...
/u/untrimmed.htm - 7k

Withereth (13 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Psalms 90:6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the
evening it is cut down, and withereth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
/w/withereth.htm - 10k

Flourisheth (6 Occurrences)
... Flourisheth (6 Occurrences). Psalms 90:6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth
up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
/f/flourisheth.htm - 8k

Springeth (12 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV YLT). Psalms 129:6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops,
Which withereth before it groweth up; (See JPS). Isaiah ...
/s/springeth.htm - 10k

Youth (169 Occurrences)
... YLT). Genesis 21:20 and God is with the youth, and he groweth, and dwelleth
in the wilderness, and is an archer; (YLT). Genesis 22 ...
/y/youth.htm - 37k

Lad (66 Occurrences)
... (WEY ASV YLT RSV). Genesis 21:8 And the lad groweth, and is weaned, and Abraham
maketh a great banquet in the day of Isaac's being weaned; (YLT). ...
/l/lad.htm - 27k

Beareth (108 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 29:23 And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning,
that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like ...
/b/beareth.htm - 34k

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Groweth (29 Occurrences)

Mark 4:32
But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
(KJV ASV WBS)

2 Corinthians 10:15
not glorying beyond 'our' measure, 'that is,' in other men's labors; but having hope that, as your faith groweth, we shall be magnified in you according to our province unto 'further' abundance,
(ASV)

Ephesians 2:21
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
(KJV ASV WBS)

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
(KJV WBS)

Hebrews 8:13
In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and groweth old is ready to vanish away.
(WBS)

Genesis 21:8
And the lad groweth, and is weaned, and Abraham maketh a great banquet in the day of Isaac's being weaned;
(YLT)

Genesis 21:20
and God is with the youth, and he groweth, and dwelleth in the wilderness, and is an archer;
(YLT)

Genesis 38:11
And Judah saith to Tamar his daughter-in-law, 'Abide a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son groweth up;' for he said, 'Lest he die -- even he -- like his brethren;' and Tamar goeth and dwelleth at her father's house.
(YLT)

Exodus 2:10
And the lad groweth, and she bringeth him in to the daughter of Pharaoh, and he is to her for a son, and she calleth his name Moses, and saith, 'Because -- from the water I have drawn him.'
(YLT)

Exodus 10:5
And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Leviticus 13:39
Then the priest shall look: and, behold, if the bright spots in the skin of their flesh be darkish white; it is a freckled spot that groweth in the skin; he is clean.
(KJV WBS)

Leviticus 25:5
That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Leviticus 25:11
A jubilee shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Deuteronomy 29:23
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY)

Judges 13:24
And the woman beareth a son, and calleth his name Samson, and the youth groweth, and Jehovah doth bless him,
(YLT)

Judges 19:9
And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home.
(KJV JPS ASV)

1 Samuel 2:21
When Jehovah hath looked after Hannah, then she conceiveth and beareth three sons and two daughters; and the youth Samuel groweth up with Jehovah.
(YLT)

1 Samuel 3:19
And Samuel groweth up, and Jehovah hath been with him, and hath not let fall any of his words to the earth;
(YLT)

2 Samuel 12:3
And the poor one hath nothing, Except one little ewe-lamb, Which he hath bought, and keepeth alive, And it groweth up with him, And with his sons together; Of his morsel it eateth, And from his cup it drinketh, And in his bosom it lieth, And it is to him as a daughter;
(YLT)

2 Kings 4:18
And the lad groweth, and the day cometh that he goeth out unto his father, unto the reapers,
(YLT)

2 Kings 19:29
And this shall be the sign unto thee: Ye shall eat this year that which groweth of itself, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
(ASV DBY JPS)

Job 38:38
When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?
(KJV WBS)

Psalms 6:7
My eye is consumed because of grief; it groweth old because of all my enemies.
(WBS)

Psalms 90:5
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Psalms 90:6
In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Psalms 92:12
The righteous as a palm-tree flourisheth, As a cedar in Lebanon he groweth.
(YLT)

Psalms 129:6
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
(KJV ASV WBS)

Isaiah 37:30
And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 16:7
I caused thee to multiply as that which groweth in the field, and thou didst increase and wax great, and thou attainedst to excellent ornament; thy breasts were fashioned, and thy hair was grown; yet thou wast naked and bare.
(ASV)

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