The term "leaveth" is an archaic form of the verb "leave," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible. It is used to describe the act of departing, forsaking, or allowing something to remain. In the Berean Standard Bible , "leaveth" is often translated into more contemporary language, but its occurrences in older translations provide insight into its biblical usage and theological implications.

1. Divine Presence and Abandonment: The concept of God leaving or forsaking His people is a significant theme in Scripture. In Deuteronomy 31:6 , Moses encourages the Israelites, saying, "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." This assurance of God's unwavering presence is foundational to the faith of the Israelites and is echoed throughout the Bible, emphasizing God's faithfulness even when His people are unfaithful.

2. Human Relationships: The term "leaveth" is also used in the context of human relationships, particularly in the covenant of marriage. Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This passage underscores the importance of leaving one's family of origin to establish a new, primary relationship with one's spouse, highlighting the sanctity and priority of the marital bond.

3. Discipleship and Sacrifice: In the New Testament, the concept of leaving is integral to the call of discipleship. Jesus calls His followers to leave behind their former lives to follow Him. In Matthew 19:29 , Jesus promises, "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for My sake will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life." This passage illustrates the cost of discipleship and the rewards of prioritizing Christ above all earthly ties.

4. Spiritual Abandonment: The Bible also warns of the dangers of leaving or forsaking God. In Jeremiah 2:13 , God laments through the prophet, "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water." This imagery conveys the futility and spiritual peril of abandoning God for false idols or self-reliance.

5. Legacy and Inheritance: The concept of leaving is also associated with legacy and inheritance. Proverbs 13:22 states, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is passed to the righteous." This proverb highlights the importance of leaving a godly legacy and the enduring impact of one's life choices on future generations.

In summary, the term "leaveth" in the Bible encompasses themes of divine faithfulness, the sanctity of marriage, the cost of discipleship, the dangers of spiritual abandonment, and the significance of legacy. Each context in which "leaveth" is used provides a deeper understanding of the relational dynamics between God and humanity, as well as among individuals.

John Chapter xiv. 25-27.
... Peace He leaveth with us in this world, His own peace He will give us in
the world to come. His own peace He leaveth with us, and ...
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The Shepherd of Our Souls.
... the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep""but he that is an hireling, and
whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon xvi the shepherd of.htm

This is it that is Loved in Friends; and So Loved...
... Thee none loseth, but who leaveth. And who leaveth Thee, whither goeth or whither
teeth he, but from Thee well-pleased, to Thee displeased? ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter ix this is it.htm

That the Love of a Human Being, However Constant in Loving and ...
... [304] None loseth Thee but he who leaveth Thee. And he who leaveth Thee, whither
goeth he, or whither fleeth he, but from Thee well pleased to Thee angry? ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter ix that the love of.htm

The Lord Our Shepherd
... the good shepherd," with the words, "But he that is an hireling and not the shepherd,
whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming and leaveth the sheep ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 4 the lord our.htm

And in that Day this Thought Presented Itself to his Disciples...
... [1796] And any woman that leaveth her husband, and becometh another's, hath committed
adultery. ... [1792] Matthew 19:9a. [1793] Or, leaveth. [1794] Mark 10:10. ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xxv and in that.htm

John vi. 16-18
... here. He leaveth His disciples, and goeth up into a mountain; and they,
[1212] when even was come, went down unto the sea. They ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xliii john vi 16-18.htm

The Temptation of Christ
... only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels
came and ministered unto him." Dearly beloved, today you ...
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John ix. 34-36
... Ver.12. "But he that is an hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are
not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep and fleeth, and the wolf ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily lix john ix 34-36.htm

1 Cor. I. 4, 5
... a man cannot do, neither will he be able to do though necessity be laid upon him;
but, if, necessity being laid upon him, he is able, he that leaveth it undone ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily ii 1 cor i.htm

Leaveth (25 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Leaveth (25 Occurrences). Matthew 4:11 Then the devil
leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Fleeth (54 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Genesis 39:12 and she catcheth him by his garment, saying, 'Lie with me;'
and he leaveth his garment in her hand, and fleeth, and goeth without. (YLT). ...
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Destroyeth (38 Occurrences)
... from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and
David destroyeth utterly the whole of the charioteers, only he leaveth of them ...
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Captureth (24 Occurrences)
... from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and
David destroyeth utterly the whole of the charioteers, only he leaveth of them ...
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Captured (143 Occurrences)
... from him a thousand and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and
David destroyeth utterly the whole of the charioteers, only he leaveth of them ...
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Offence (27 Occurrences)
... the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth," the American Revised Version
margin "Calmness (the English Revised Version "gentleness") leaveth great sins ...
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Owned (18 Occurrences)
... Genesis 39:6 and he leaveth all that he hath in the hand of Joseph, and he hath
not known anything that he hath, except the bread which he is eating. ...
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Offend (24 Occurrences)
... the English Revised Version "yielding") allayeth," the American Revised Version
margin "Calmness (the English Revised Version "gentleness") leaveth great sins ...
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Oppresseth (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like
a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Judah's (18 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 19:3 And he feareth, and riseth, and goeth for his life, and cometh in to
Beer-Sheba, that 'is' Judah's, and leaveth his young man there, (YLT). ...
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