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The term "keepest" is an archaic form of the verb "keep," found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to denote the act of maintaining, observing, or adhering to commandments, laws, or statutes. In the context of Scripture, "keepest" often refers to the faithful observance of God's commandments and the maintenance of a righteous life.

Biblical Usage:

The word "keepest" is primarily found in the King James Version (KJV) and other older English translations. While the Berean Standard Bible uses more contemporary language, the concept of keeping God's commandments remains central throughout Scripture.

Key Themes:

1. Obedience to God's Commandments:
The act of keeping God's commandments is a recurring theme in the Bible. It signifies a covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience is a demonstration of love and faithfulness. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were repeatedly instructed to keep God's laws as a sign of their commitment to Him.

· Deuteronomy 6:17 : "You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has commanded you."

2. Faithfulness and Righteousness:
Keeping God's commandments is associated with living a righteous life. It reflects a heart aligned with God's will and a life that seeks to honor Him in all things.

· Psalm 119:2 : "Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, and seek Him with all their heart."

3. Covenant Relationship:
The concept of keeping God's commandments is deeply tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. It is a reciprocal relationship where God's faithfulness is met with human obedience.

· Exodus 19:5 : "Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine."

4. New Testament Continuation:
In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of keeping His commandments as an expression of love for Him. This continuity underscores the timeless nature of obedience to God's will.

· John 14:15 : "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."

Theological Significance:

From a theological perspective, the act of keeping God's commandments is not merely about legalistic adherence but is deeply rooted in a relationship with God. It is an expression of love, trust, and reverence for the Creator. The faithful observance of God's laws is seen as a pathway to spiritual growth and blessing.

Practical Application:

For believers today, the call to "keep" God's commandments remains relevant. It involves a commitment to live according to biblical principles, guided by the Holy Spirit. This obedience is not burdensome but is a joyful response to God's grace and love, leading to a life that reflects His character and glory.
Library
Acts xxi. 18, 19
... and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee,
are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law" (v ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xlvi acts xxi 18.htm
On Admonition and Repentance.
... 2. Thou canst not hear His words, while thou dost not know thyself; and if thou
keepest His judgments while thy understanding is aloof from Him, who will give ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/on admonition and repentance.htm
On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xii. 15, "And He Said unto Them ...
... it, and in a way separated in thought sufficient to live upon from it, let him consider
for whom the rest remains; lest haply when thou keepest wherewith to ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lvii on the words.htm
The Historical and Spiritual Causes of the Death of Christ
... "How long keepest thou our soul in suspense?" was the question put to Him as late
as the Feast of Dedication, 28 AD, the year before He suffered. ...
/.../beibitz/gloria crucis/ii the historical and spiritual.htm
Some Use to Jesus.
... I have a refuge from all harm Within thy strong encircling arm; Thou keepest
me by day and night, And guidest my weak steps aright. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/some use to jesus.htm
O Lord! I Sing with Mouth and Heart.
... The work is Thine, my God! my Lord! And Thine must ever be; Before our
door Thou keepest guard, In rest we're kept by Thee. Thou ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/o lord i sing with.htm
The Fire of Love or Melody of Love, as Translated by Richard Misyn ...
... For if thou keepest holiness thou shalt not love fleshly sins; and holiness,
wherein it stands, I said before, in perfect love. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/the fire of love or.htm
Of Fairness of Mind: Vanity of the World: Love of God: and Union ...
... be gladdened in fairness know it well, for the fairness of thy mind shall make thee
beloved of the highly Fair if for love of Him only thou keepest it undefiled ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter xix of fairness of.htm
"The Soul that Beholdeth the Fair Nature of Our Lord Jesus, it ...
... For thou keepest not the Command [313] ; thou dost promise oftentimes our Lord that
thou shalt do better, and anon after, thou fallest again into the same ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxxvi the soul that.htm
That True Solace is to be Sought in God Alone
... comfort. For Thou wilt not always be chiding, neither keepest Thou Thine
anger for ever."(2). (1) Philippians 3:20. (2) Psalm 102:9. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xvi that true solace.htm
Thesaurus
Keepest (16 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Keepest (16 Occurrences). Acts 21:24 Them take,
and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them ...
/k/keepest.htm - 11k
Wholeheartedly (15 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 8:23 and he said: 'O LORD, the God of Israel, there is no God like Thee,
in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keepest covenant and mercy with Thy ...
/w/wholeheartedly.htm - 10k
Lovingkindness (176 Occurrences)
... (ASV NAS). 1 Kings 8:23 and he said, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, there is no God
like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keepest covenant and ...
/l/lovingkindness.htm - 40k
Violence (98 Occurrences)
... Psalms 140:1 To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from
an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me. (YLT NIV). ...
/v/violence.htm - 38k
Overseer (84 Occurrences)
... A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice, in my meditation, From the fear of an
enemy Thou keepest my life, (YLT). Psalms 65:1 To the Overseer. ...
/o/overseer.htm - 32k
Keepeth (60 Occurrences)

/k/keepeth.htm - 23k
Orderly (8 Occurrences)
... and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee,
are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. ...
/o/orderly.htm - 9k
Loving-kindness (150 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 9:32 And now, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible ?God, who
keepest covenant and loving-kindness, let not all the trouble seem little ...
/l/loving-kindness.htm - 33k
Walkest (11 Occurrences)
... and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee,
are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. ...
/w/walkest.htm - 10k
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Concordance
Keepest (16 Occurrences)
Acts 21:24
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
(KJV WBS)
Romans 2:25
For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keepest the law; but if thou art a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
(WBS)
Deuteronomy 19:9
when thou keepest all this command to do it, which I am commanding thee to-day, to love Jehovah thy God, and to walk in His ways all the days -- then thou hast added to thee yet three cities to these three;
(YLT)
Deuteronomy 28:9
Jehovah doth establish thee to Himself for a holy people, as He hath sworn to thee, when thou keepest the commands of Jehovah thy God, and hast walked in His ways;
(YLT)
1 Kings 8:23
And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)
2 Chronicles 6:14
And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and showest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)
Nehemiah 9:32
Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)
Psalms 12:7
Thou, O Jehovah, dost preserve them, Thou keepest us from this generation to the age.
(YLT)
Psalms 31:20
Thou keepest them concealed in the secret of thy presence from the conspiracies of man; thou hidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
(DBY)
Psalms 64:1
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice, in my meditation, From the fear of an enemy Thou keepest my life,
(YLT)
Psalms 140:1
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.
(YLT)
Psalms 140:4
Preserve me, Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked, From one of violence Thou keepest me, Who have devised to overthrow my steps.
(YLT)
Proverbs 22:18
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keepest them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
(WBS)
Proverbs 24:11
If 'from' delivering those taken to death, And those slipping to the slaughter -- thou keepest back.
(YLT)
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is'stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
(See JPS)
Daniel 9:4
And I prayed unto Jehovah my God, and made confession, and said, Oh, Lord, the great and dreadful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments,
(See JPS RSV)
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