The term "requireth" is an archaic form of the verb "require," often found in older translations of the Bible. It signifies a demand or necessity for something, often implying a moral or spiritual obligation. In the context of Scripture, "requireth" is used to convey God's expectations or commands for His people, emphasizing the seriousness and non-negotiable nature of His divine requirements.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Justice and Accountability: The concept of God requiring something from His people is closely tied to His justice and righteousness. In Genesis 9:5, God declares, "And surely I will require the life of your lifeblood; from every beast I will require it, and from man, from every man’s brother I will require the life of man." This passage underscores the sanctity of life and God's demand for justice in cases of murder, highlighting the accountability each person has before God.

2. Moral and Ethical Conduct: In Micah 6:8, the prophet outlines what the Lord requires of His people: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the ethical and moral conduct expected by God, emphasizing justice, mercy, and humility as core components of a life pleasing to Him.

3. Obedience and Worship: The requirement of obedience is a recurring theme in Scripture. Deuteronomy 10:12-13 states, "And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which I am giving you this day for your own good?" Here, the requirement is not merely ritualistic but involves a heartfelt devotion and adherence to God's commandments.

4. Faith and Repentance: In the New Testament, the concept of what God requires is often linked to faith and repentance. Acts 17:30 states, "Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent." This requirement of repentance is central to the Christian message, calling individuals to turn from sin and embrace faith in Jesus Christ.

5. Stewardship and Accountability: The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the principle of stewardship and the requirement of faithfulness. The master requires an account from his servants, symbolizing God's expectation that His people wisely use the gifts and opportunities He provides.

Theological Implications

The use of "requireth" in Scripture highlights the covenant relationship between God and His people. It underscores the seriousness of God's commands and the expectation of obedience and faithfulness. The requirements of God are not arbitrary but are rooted in His holy character and His desire for His people to reflect His righteousness. Understanding what God requires is essential for living a life that honors Him and fulfills His purposes.

His Nature Requireth that Thou Love all those whom He Loveth
... THE FIRST CENTURY 73 His nature requireth that thou love all those whom
He loveth. His nature requireth that thou love all those ...
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What is the Duty which God Requireth of Man?
... Question 39. What is the duty which God requireth of man? A39. The duty which
God requireth of man is obedience to His revealed will. ...
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the Nature of this Oversight
... so specially to that congregation, that we must allow others no more than it can
spare of our time and help, except where the public good requireth it, which ...
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Of the Fourth Kind of General Mortifications, viz...
... It is in effect abstraction; for it requireth that we restrain ourselves from meddling
with what doth not appertain unto us, and in what doth belong to us to do ...
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Of the Trinity and a Christian
... that is the revelation of the mind and will of God, both as to the truth of what
is either in himself or ways, and also as to what he requireth and expecteth ...
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Of the Trinity and a Christian, and of the Law and a Christian.
... that is the revelation of the mind and will of God, both as to the truth of what
is either in himself or ways; and also as to what he requireth and expecteth ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/of the trinity and a.htm

Motives to the Oversight of the Flock
... (1) The nature of our office requireth us to take heed to the flock.' What else
are we overseers for "Bishop" is a title which intimates more of 'labor than of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the reformed pastor/section 3 motives to.htm

The Westminster Shorter Catechism. AD 1647.
... Ques.39. What is the duty which God requireth of man? Qu??s. ... Ans. The duty which
God requireth of man is obedience to his revealed will. Resp. ...
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The Greatness of the Soul,
... of the gospel that are concerned, heartily concerned, about the salvation of their
souls?"that is, concerned, I say, as the nature of the thing requireth. ...
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Hooker -- the Activity of Faith; Or, Abraham's Imitators
... body can not be dead; but a man is alive, and quick, and active to holy duties,
ready, and willing, and cheerful in the performance of whatsoever God requireth ...
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Requireth (3 Occurrences)
...Requireth (3 Occurrences). ... Ecclesiastes 3:15 That which hath been is now; and that
which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past. ...
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Unseemly (9 Occurrences)
... But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin 'daughter',
if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him ...
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Thinketh (17 Occurrences)
... But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin 'daughter',
if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him ...
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Requiring (5 Occurrences)

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Requirest (1 Occurrence)

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Asketh (40 Occurrences)
... Daniel 2:11 And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is no other
that can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with ...
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Passed (329 Occurrences)
... 7:36 But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself uncomely towards his virgin,
if she hath passed the flower of her age, and need so requireth, let him do ...
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