Topical Bible: Returneth

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The term "returneth" is an archaic form of the word "returns" and is often used in biblical contexts to describe the act of coming back or turning back to a previous state, place, or condition. This concept is significant in the Bible, as it frequently relates to themes of repentance, restoration, and the cyclical nature of life and divine justice.

Biblical Usage and Themes

1. Repentance and Restoration: The idea of returning is closely linked to repentance in the Bible. The call to return to God is a recurring theme, emphasizing the need for individuals to turn away from sin and back to righteousness. In the prophetic literature, God often calls His people to return to Him, promising forgiveness and restoration. For example, in the book of Joel, the prophet urges, "Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion" (Joel 2:13).

2. Divine Justice and Retribution: The concept of returneth also appears in the context of divine justice, where actions and their consequences are seen as returning to the individual. This is evident in the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, which often highlights the principle of reaping what one sows. Proverbs 26:27 states, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them" , illustrating the idea that evil deeds return upon the doer.

3. Cyclical Nature of Life: Ecclesiastes reflects on the cyclical nature of life, where events and conditions return in a repetitive cycle. This is captured in Ecclesiastes 1:7, "All the rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full; to the place from which the rivers come, there they return again" . This passage underscores the natural order and the perpetual cycles established by God.

4. Return from Exile: The historical books of the Old Testament recount the return of the Israelites from exile, a significant event that symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. The return from Babylonian captivity is a pivotal moment in Jewish history, marking a period of renewal and rebuilding, as seen in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

5. Spiritual Renewal: The New Testament also speaks of returning in the context of spiritual renewal and conversion. The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 illustrates the joy and celebration that accompany a sinner's return to God. The father's welcome of his returning son is a powerful image of God's grace and readiness to forgive those who repent.

Conclusion

The concept of "returneth" in the Bible is rich with theological significance, encompassing themes of repentance, divine justice, and the cyclical nature of life. It serves as a reminder of God's call to His people to return to Him and the assurance of His mercy and restoration for those who do.

Library

That God Should Love in the Soul is Most Easy to Believe
... to declare"(For it can return those flames upon all Eternity, and upon all the
creatures and objects in it)"unless we say, as a mirror returneth the very ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/84 that god should love.htm

Psalm CIX.
... Our Lord Himself returneth good for evil, who "justifieth the ungodly;" [4922] and
who, when hanging upon the Cross, said, "Father, forgive them; for they know ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cix.htm

Third Sunday after Epiphany. For as the Rain Cometh Down
... For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven; and returneth not thither,
but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/third sunday after epiphany for.htm

On the Same Words of the Gospel, John xiv. 6, "I am the Way," Etc.
... thou go away, deservedly fall off, yea, deservedly even from thine own self depart;
deservedly hear the words, "A spirit that goeth and returneth not." [4208 ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xcii on the same.htm

Letter cxliii. (AD 412. )
... The words "returneth to God" are further insisted upon by some, who say, How
could it return to a place where it had never been before? ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter cxliii a d 412.htm

Rachel's Refuge
... Behind him, walking cautiously, was a man. "Anubis returneth," Rachel said, sitting
up. ... "Stay with me, Rachel.". "Thy father's servant returneth in twenty days. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxii rachels refuge.htm

A God-Given Field (1894-1900)
... Like a precious promise of future blessing for that field came the words: "As the
rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but ...
/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/iv a god-given field 1894-1900.htm

Andromeda
... silent. Answered the dark-browed priests, 'No word, once spoken, returneth,
Even if uttered unwitting. Shall gods excuse our rashness? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/andromeda.htm

Aus Tiefer Noth Schrei' Ich Zu Dir. Out of the Deep I Cry to Thee.
... 4. And though I wait the livelong night And till the morn returneth, My heart
undoubting trusts his might Nor in impatience mourneth. ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/iv aus tiefer noth schrei.htm

Light at Evening Time
... For instance, God says, "As the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and
returneth not thither, even so shall my word be, it shall not return unto me void ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/light at evening time.htm

Thesaurus

Returneth (27 Occurrences)
...Returneth (27 Occurrences). Genesis 37:29 And Reuben returneth unto the pit, and
lo, Joseph is not in the pit, and he rendeth his garments, (YLT). ...
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Returning (37 Occurrences)
... 1:6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it turneth
about continually in its circuit, and the wind returneth again to its circuits ...
/r/returning.htm - 17k

Youthful (4 Occurrences)
... dust. (DBY NAS RSV NIV). Job 33:25 His flesh is tenderer than a child's;
he returneth to the days of his youth; (See NAS RSV). Isaiah ...
/y/youthful.htm - 7k

Yields (21 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 55:10 For, as come down doth the shower, And the snow from the heavens, And
thither returneth not, But hath watered the earth, And hath caused it to ...
/y/yields.htm - 12k

Watereth (9 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 55:10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth
not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that ...
/w/watereth.htm - 9k

Whirleth (2 Occurrences)
... Ecclesiastes 1:6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north;
it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to ...
/w/whirleth.htm - 6k

Watering (21 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 55:10 For as the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and returneth
not thither, except it water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, and ...
/w/watering.htm - 12k

Fastings (6 Occurrences)
... Psalms 35:13 And I -- in their sickness my clothing 'is' sackcloth, I have humbled
with fastings my soul, And my prayer unto my bosom returneth. (YLT). ...
/f/fastings.htm - 8k

Tenderer (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Tenderer (1 Occurrence). Job 33:25 His flesh shall be
fresher than a child's; He returneth to the days of his youth. (See JPS). ...
/t/tenderer.htm - 6k

Returnest (1 Occurrence)

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Concordance

Returneth (27 Occurrences)

Genesis 37:29
And Reuben returneth unto the pit, and lo, Joseph is not in the pit, and he rendeth his garments,
(YLT)

Genesis 37:30
and he returneth unto his brethren, and saith, 'The lad is not, and I -- whither am I going?'
(YLT)

Exodus 19:8
and all the people answer together and say, 'All that Jehovah hath spoken we do;' and Moses returneth the words of the people unto Jehovah.
(YLT)

Leviticus 22:13
But a priest's daughter that becometh a widow, or is divorced, and hath no seed, and returneth unto her father's house, as in her youth, she may eat of her father's food; but no stranger shall eat thereof.
(DBY)

Leviticus 27:24
in the year of the jubilee the field returneth to him from whom he bought it, to him whose 'is' the possession of the land.
(YLT)

Judges 5:29
Her wise ladies answered her, Yea, she returned answer to herself,
(See JPS YLT)

1 Samuel 30:12
and give to him a piece of a bunch of dried figs, and two bunches of raisins, and he eateth, and his spirit returneth unto him, for he hath not eaten bread nor drunk water three days and three nights.
(YLT)

2 Samuel 22:25
And Jehovah returneth to me, According to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.
(YLT)

Job 33:25
His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; He returneth to the days of his youth.
(See JPS ASV YLT)

Job 33:26
He maketh supplication unto God, And He accepteth him. And he seeth His face with shouting, And He returneth to man His righteousness.
(YLT)

Job 34:15
Expire doth all flesh together, And man to dust returneth.
(YLT)

Psalms 35:13
And I -- in their sickness my clothing 'is' sackcloth, I have humbled with fastings my soul, And my prayer unto my bosom returneth.
(YLT)

Psalms 78:39
And He remembereth that they 'are' flesh, A wind going on -- and it returneth not.
(YLT)

Psalms 146:4
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Proverbs 12:14
From the fruit of the mouth 'is' one satisfied 'with' good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
(YLT)

Proverbs 26:11
As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Ecclesiastes 1:6
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Ecclesiastes 12:7
and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.
(See JPS ASV YLT)

Isaiah 10:21
A remnant returneth -- a remnant of Jacob, Unto the Mighty God.
(YLT)

Isaiah 52:8
The voice of thy watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye, when Jehovah returneth to Zion.
(ASV)

Isaiah 55:7
Forsake doth the wicked his way, And the man of iniquity his thoughts, And he returneth to Jehovah, and He pitieth him, And unto our God for He multiplieth to pardon.
(YLT)

Isaiah 55:10
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)

Jeremiah 50:9
For, lo, I am stirring up, And am causing to come up against Babylon, An assembly of great nations from a land of the north, And they have set in array against her, From thence she is captured, Its arrow -- as a skilful hero -- returneth not empty,
(YLT)

Ezekiel 35:7
Thus will I make mount Seir most desolate, and cut off from it him that passeth out and him that returneth.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Daniel 4:34
And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, mine eyes to the heavens have lifted up, and mine understanding unto me returneth, and the Most High I have blessed, and the Age-during Living One I have praised and honoured, whose dominion 'is' a dominion age-during, and His kingdom with generation and generation;
(YLT)

Hosea 12:2
And a controversy hath Jehovah with Judah, To lay a charge on Jacob according to his ways, According to his doings He returneth to him.
(YLT)

Zechariah 9:8
And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.
(KJV WBS)

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