The term "thereat" is an archaic English word that is not commonly used in modern translations of the Bible. It typically means "at that place" or "in response to that." While the word itself does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , understanding its usage can provide insight into the context of certain biblical passages where similar expressions might be found.

In biblical literature, expressions akin to "thereat" often occur in narratives where a response or reaction is described following a significant event or statement. These reactions can be of various natures, including fear, wonder, anger, or joy, depending on the context.

Biblical Contexts and Examples:

1. Reactions to Miracles:
In the Gospels, Jesus performs numerous miracles that elicit strong reactions from those who witness them. For instance, after Jesus calms the storm, the disciples are filled with awe and wonder. While the BSB does not use "thereat," the reaction is captured in passages like Matthew 8:27 : "The men were amazed and asked, 'What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!'"

2. Responses to Teachings:
Jesus' teachings often provoke varied responses from His audience. In Matthew 7:28-29 , the crowd's reaction to the Sermon on the Mount is noted: "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes."

3. Emotional Reactions to Prophecies:
Prophetic declarations in the Bible frequently lead to emotional responses. For example, when the prophet Nathan confronts King David about his sin with Bathsheba, David's reaction is one of repentance and sorrow, as seen in 2 Samuel 12:13 : "Then David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the LORD.'"

4. Responses to Divine Encounters:
Encounters with the divine often result in fear or reverence. In the Old Testament, when Moses encounters God in the burning bush, he hides his face, afraid to look at God (Exodus 3:6): "And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God."

5. Reactions to Judgment:
The Bible also records reactions to divine judgment. In the Book of Revelation, the judgments of God lead to fear and attempts to hide from His wrath, as seen in Revelation 6:15-17 : "Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, 'Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.'"

Theological Implications:

The reactions described in these biblical narratives highlight the human response to divine intervention, authority, and revelation. They underscore the transformative power of God's word and actions, prompting awe, repentance, and sometimes fear. These responses serve as a reminder of the holiness and authority of God, as well as the appropriate human posture of humility and reverence before Him.

Understanding the concept of "thereat" in biblical contexts helps readers appreciate the depth of human interaction with the divine narrative, emphasizing the importance of responding to God's presence and actions in a manner that reflects His glory and majesty.1. (adv.) At that place; there.

2. (adv.) At that occurrence or event; on that account.

3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... X after, appear, X assuredly, bear out, X begotten, break out, bring forth (out,
up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), + be condemned, depart ...
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Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... saith he, "at the strait gate: For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that
leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 31 upon our lords.htm

Satan's Banquet
... Look within the banquetting house, and I will shew you four tables and the guests
that sit thereat; and as you look at those tables you shall see the courses ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/satans banquet.htm

Philippians i. 11-Aug
... are often a hurt to them. Even though it hurts thee not, says he, still
another may stumble thereat. "Unto the day of Christ"; ie ...
/.../homily ii philippians i 11-aug.htm

The General Service to one Martyr.
... thou accounted as nothing; wherefore hast thou enlisted as a soldier of Christ and
was numbered among the companies of martyrs, rejoicing thereat, O blessed ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xiv the general service.htm

The Two Paths
... 'Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that
leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the two paths.htm

The General Service to Two or Many Hieromartyrs.
... Kindled mentally with the fire of the Comforter, ye have, O hieromartyrs, extinguished
the flames of enchantment of the wicked one, rejoicing thereat. ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xvii the general service.htm

The First Discovery of America
... Fortunate, almost as soon as he first landed, missed a little wizened old German
servant of his father's, Tyrker by name, and was much vexed thereat, for he ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/the first discovery of america.htm

Time Changes Nations' Dresses --And Fortunes.
... but even deride. For my own part, I wonder not (thereat), in the face of
a more ancient evidence (of your forgetfulness). For the ...
/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter i time changes nations dressesand.htm

The First Discovery of America.
... Fortunate, almost as soon as he first landed, missed a little wizened old German
servant of his father's, Tyrker by name, and was much vexed thereat, for he ...
/.../lectures delivered in america in 1874/lecture iii the first discovery.htm

The History and Life of the Reverend Doctor John Tauler
... But all my days are good, and none are ill.". Wondering thereat, the preacher spake
again,. "God give thee happy life." The old man smiled,. "I never am unhappy ...
/.../the history and life of the reverend doctor john tauler/title page.htm

Thereat (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Thereat (4 Occurrences). ... Exodus 30:19 For Aaron and his
sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: (KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Thereafter (8 Occurrences)

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Thereby (42 Occurrences)

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Leadeth (42 Occurrences)
... 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: (KJV ASV ...
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Strait (14 Occurrences)
... 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: (KJV WBS ...
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