The term "reserveth" is an archaic form of the word "reserves," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often indicating God's sovereign action in setting aside or preserving something or someone for a specific purpose. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, reflecting God's providence, judgment, and mercy.

Divine Preservation

One of the key themes associated with "reserveth" is the idea of divine preservation. In 2 Peter 2:9 , it is written, "then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment." Here, the term "reserveth" is implied in God's ability to preserve the righteous while keeping the unrighteous for future judgment. This dual action underscores God's justice and mercy, as He distinguishes between those who follow Him and those who do not.

Judgment and Wrath

The concept of reserving is also linked to God's judgment and wrath. In Romans 2:5 , Paul warns, "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed." The idea of "storing up" or reserving wrath highlights the certainty of divine judgment for those who persist in sin. This serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's commands and the inevitability of His righteous judgment.

God's Sovereign Choice

The notion of reserving is further illustrated in the context of God's sovereign choice. In 1 Kings 19:18 , God tells Elijah, "Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him." This passage reveals God's sovereign action in preserving a remnant of faithful followers amidst widespread apostasy. It emphasizes God's control over history and His ability to maintain a faithful remnant even in times of spiritual decline.

Preservation of the Faithful

The theme of reserving is also evident in the preservation of the faithful. In Jude 1:1 , the author addresses "those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ." The term "kept" reflects the idea of being reserved or preserved by God. This assurance of divine preservation provides comfort and encouragement to believers, affirming that they are secure in God's hands despite the challenges they may face.

Eschatological Implications

The concept of reserving has eschatological implications, as it pertains to the end times and the fulfillment of God's ultimate plan. In 2 Peter 3:7 , it is stated, "And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men." This passage highlights the future aspect of God's reserving action, where the current world is preserved for a time of final judgment and renewal.

In summary, the term "reserveth" in the biblical context encompasses God's actions of preserving, judging, and choosing according to His divine will. It reflects His justice, mercy, and sovereignty, providing both a warning to the unrighteous and assurance to the faithful.

Of the Subject to whom to the Key of Church Priviledge, Power, or ...
... The Gospel alloweth no Church authority (or rule properly so called) to the Brethren,
but reserveth that wholly to the Elders and yet preventeth the tyrannie ...
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Nahum's Doom of Nineveh
... 1 The LORD is a jealous God and avengeth; the LORD avengeth and is full of wrath;
the LORD taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. v. 22, "Whosoever Shall Say to ...
... Whereas when thou art tamed, God reserveth for thee an inheritance, which is God
Himself, and though dead for a little time, He will raise thee to life again. ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, John v. 19, "The Son Can do Nothing of ...
... 14. Christ thou seest Man and God; He doth manifest to thee the Man, God
He reserveth for thee. Now see how He reserveth God for ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon lxxvi on the words.htm

The Testament of Gad Concerning Hatred.
... For either He taketh His benefits away from the wicked, or leaveth them still to
the repentant, or to the unrepentant reserveth punishment for ever. ...
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Covenanting Enforced by the Grant of Covenant Signs and Seals.
... Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giveth rain,
both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xi covenanting enforced by.htm

The Saints' Rest is not to be Expected on Earth.
... Do not plead, "If I had but that consolation which God reserveth for suffering times,
I should suffer more contentedly; but I do not perceive any such thing ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter x the saints rest.htm

Psalm CXXXVIII.
... it shine with, whatever delights it abound and overflow with; since not yet have
we that joy most safe and free from all temptation, which God reserveth for us ...
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Christ a Complete Saviour:
... offering of himself on the day he died, and not his improving of his so dying in
a way of intercession, because in the same place the apostle reserveth a second ...
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Psalm LXXIV.
... up a rod lying in the way, perchance any sort of stick, he smiteth therewith his
son, and then throweth the stick into the fire and reserveth the inheritance ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxiv.htm

Reserveth (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reserveth (2 Occurrences). Jeremiah 5:24 Neither
say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our ...
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Reserves (2 Occurrences)
... 1:2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God, the LORD avengeth and is full of wrath;
the LORD taketh vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserveth wrath for ...
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Reservoir (1 Occurrence)

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Wrathful (11 Occurrences)
... 1:2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God, the LORD avengeth and is full of wrath;
the LORD taketh vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserveth wrath for ...
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Revengeth (1 Occurrence)
... 1:2 God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious;
the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his ...
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Avengeth (6 Occurrences)
... Nahum 1:2 Jehovah is a jealous God and avengeth; Jehovah avengeth and is full of
wrath; Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for ...
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Avenging (10 Occurrences)
... 1:2 A jealous and avenging God is Jehovah: an avenger is Jehovah, and full of fury:
Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his ...
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Furious (28 Occurrences)
... 1:2 God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious;
the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his ...
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Avenger (18 Occurrences)
... 1:2 A jealous and avenging ?God is Jehovah: an avenger is Jehovah, and full of fury:
Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for ...
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