Definition and Usage:
The term "shakest" is an archaic form of the verb "shake," commonly found in older English translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of trembling, quivering, or causing something to move back and forth rapidly. In the context of the Bible, "shakest" often conveys a sense of divine power, fear, or instability.

Biblical Context:
The concept of shaking is frequently associated with God's mighty acts and the response of creation to His presence. It symbolizes both physical and spiritual upheaval, often serving as a metaphor for God's judgment or the awe-inspiring nature of His glory.

Scriptural References:

1. Divine Power and Judgment:
· In the Old Testament, shaking is often linked to God's judgment upon nations and peoples. For example, in Isaiah 13:13 , it is written, "Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger." Here, the shaking signifies the overwhelming power of God's judgment.

2. Theophany and God's Presence:
· The shaking of the earth is also a common motif in theophanies, where God's presence is made manifest. In Exodus 19:18 , during the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, "Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke because the LORD had descended on it in fire. The smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently." This shaking underscores the holiness and majesty of God.

3. Spiritual Awakening and Renewal:
· In the New Testament, shaking can symbolize spiritual awakening or renewal. In Acts 4:31 , after the believers prayed, "the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly." This event marks a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, empowering the early church.

4. End Times and Eschatology:
· Shaking is also associated with eschatological events, indicating the coming of the end times. In Hebrews 12:26-27 , it is stated, "At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, 'Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.' The words, 'Once more,' signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain." This passage highlights the final shaking that will lead to the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.

Theological Significance:
The imagery of shaking in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the transient nature of earthly things. It calls believers to recognize the stability found in God's unchanging nature and His eternal kingdom. The shaking of the earth and heavens points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, where all creation will be renewed and restored under His righteous rule.

Commandments to Men.
... Or if thou dost not perpetrate such a wicked act, but shakest her off, and refusest
her, in this case thou art not wholly innocent, even though thou art not ...
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Of Meditation Upon the Hidden Judgments of God, that we May not be ...
... Thou sendest forth Thy judgments against me, O Lord, and shakest all my bones
with fear and trembling, and my soul trembleth exceedingly. ...
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Making Light of Christ
... my dear hearer, recollect that if thou hearest of these things and shakest off a
solemn impression, thou art, in doing that, slighting God and making light of ...
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Love's Commendation
... Nay, man, thou art affrighted now if the cholera is in the city; or if some little
sickness is about thee thou shakest for fear; what wilt thou do when thou ...
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The Doctrine
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Shakest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Shakest (2 Occurrences). Deuteronomy ... widow. (DBY). Psalms
68:9 A shower of free-will gifts thou shakest out, O God. ...
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Shaketh (20 Occurrences)

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Shakes (11 Occurrences)

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Free-will (9 Occurrences)
... Psalms 68:9 A shower of free-will gifts thou shakest out, O God. Thine inheritance,
when it hath been weary, Thou hast established it. (YLT). ...
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Shower (22 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV). Psalms 68:9 A shower of free-will gifts thou shakest out,
O God. Thine inheritance, when it hath been weary, Thou hast established it. ...
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Showers (20 Occurrences)
... You bless it with a crop. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms
68:9 A shower of free-will gifts thou shakest out, O God. ...
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Shed (73 Occurrences)
... blood. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 68:9 A shower of
free-will gifts thou shakest out, O God. Thine inheritance ...
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