The term "sendest" is an archaic form of the verb "send," often found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of dispatching or commissioning someone or something to a particular place or for a specific purpose. In the context of Scripture, "sendest" typically refers to God's sovereign action in sending individuals, messages, or divine interventions to fulfill His purposes.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Divine Commissioning: The concept of sending is central to the mission and work of God throughout the Bible. In the Old Testament, God frequently sends prophets to deliver His messages to the people of Israel. For example, in Isaiah 6:8 , the prophet responds to God's call: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" This passage highlights the divine initiative in sending messengers to convey His word.

2. Angelic Missions: God also sends angels to carry out specific tasks or deliver messages. In Genesis 24:7 , Abraham speaks of God's guidance through angelic intervention: "The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—He will send His angel before you so that you can get a wife for my son from there."

3. Jesus Christ as the Sent One: In the New Testament, the theme of sending reaches its pinnacle in the person of Jesus Christ. God the Father sends His Son into the world for the redemption of humanity. John 3:17 states, "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." Jesus Himself frequently speaks of being sent by the Father, emphasizing His divine mission and authority.

4. The Sending of the Holy Spirit: After His resurrection, Jesus promises the sending of the Holy Spirit to empower and guide His followers. In John 14:26 , Jesus assures His disciples: "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you."

5. The Great Commission: The act of sending is also foundational to the mission of the Church. In Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus commissions His disciples: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This command underscores the ongoing nature of being sent to spread the Gospel.

Theological Implications

The concept of "sendest" underscores the active role of God in the unfolding of His divine plan. It reflects His authority, purpose, and love in reaching out to humanity. The sending of prophets, angels, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit illustrates the multifaceted ways in which God engages with the world. Believers are called to participate in this divine mission, continuing the work of being sent to share the message of salvation and hope.

For Patience in Great Sorrow.
... is that sendeth! Yea, Lord, I know this burden great Thou sendest not in
wrath and hate, But 'tis in love appointed. That ever is ...
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God the Loving Creator
... Thou sendest the springs to the valleys, They run down between the mountains, They
give drink to every wild beast, The wild asses quench their thirst. ...
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Life and Death
... return to their dust. Thou sendest forth Thy spirit, they are created:
and Thou renewest the face of the earth.". I had intended ...
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Psalm CIV.
... 10). "Thou sendest out," he saith, "springs in the little valleys." Ye know
what little valleys are, lower places among the lands. ...
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The Host of Heaven and of Earth.
... Psalm 33:6: "By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made, and all the host of
them by the breath of His mouth." So also Psalm 104:30: "Thou sendest forth Thy ...
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The Assumption of Moses
... 5), he says: "He, though greatly honoured, magnified not himself, but answered when
the revelation was made to him at the bush, Who am I, that Thou sendest me? ...
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Birthday.
... food. O give us hearts to thank Thee, For ev'ry blessing sent, And
whatsoe'er Thou sendest Make us therewith content. Amen. 79. ...
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General Prayers.
... Amen. 105. Jesus, help my eyes to see All the good Thou sendest me. Jesus,
help my ears to hear Calls for help from far and near. ...
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The Deity of the Holy Spirit.
... in Job 33:4, "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath
given me life." We read still again in Psalm 104:30, "Thou sendest forth Thy ...
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The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in his Names.
... into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." This becomes
more evident when we compare with this Psalm 104:30, "Thou sendest forth Thy ...
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Sendest (15 Occurrences)
...Sendest (15 Occurrences). Genesis 38:17 And he said, I will send thee a kid from
the flock: and she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou sendest it? ...
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Treading (26 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 18:2 that sendest ambassadors over the sea, and in vessels of papyrus upon
the waters, saying, Go, swift messengers, to a nation scattered and ravaged ...
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Overthrowest (1 Occurrence)
... Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou overthrowest them that
rise up against thee: Thou sendest forth thy wrath, it consumeth them as ...
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Overpower (11 Occurrences)
... Job 14:20 Thou prevailest 'over' him for ever, and he goeth, He is changing
his countenance, And Thou sendest him away. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Withstanders (15 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Exodus 15:7 And in the abundance of Thine excellency Thou throwest down Thy
withstanders, Thou sendest forth Thy wrath -- It consumeth them as stubble. ...
/w/withstanders.htm - 10k

Whithersoever (32 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Joshua 1:16 And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou
commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go. ...
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Thenceforth (11 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 18:2 that sendest ambassadors over the sea, and in vessels of papyrus upon
the waters, saying, Go, swift messengers, to a nation scattered and ravaged ...
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Throwest (1 Occurrence)
... Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of Thine excellency Thou overthrowest them that
rise up against Thee; Thou sendest forth Thy wrath, it consumeth them as ...
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Renewest (2 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 104:30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are
created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV) ...
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Prevailest (2 Occurrences)
... Prevailest (2 Occurrences). Job 14:20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and
he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away. ...
/p/prevailest.htm - 7k

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