The term "trustest" is an archaic form of the verb "trust," often found in older English translations of the Bible. It signifies placing confidence or reliance upon someone or something. In the context of Scripture, trust is a fundamental aspect of the believer's relationship with God, reflecting faith, dependence, and assurance in His character and promises.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Trust in God: Trusting in God is a central theme throughout the Bible. It involves relying on His wisdom, strength, and timing. Proverbs 3:5-6 exhorts believers, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage highlights the importance of wholehearted trust in God rather than human understanding.

2. Trust in God's Promises: The Bible is replete with promises from God, and trust is the means by which believers claim these promises. Hebrews 10:23 encourages, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful." Trusting in God's promises is an act of faith that acknowledges His faithfulness and sovereignty.

3. Trust in Times of Trouble: The Psalms frequently express trust in God during difficult times. Psalm 56:3-4 states, "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" This demonstrates that trust in God provides peace and courage in the face of fear and adversity.

4. Trust and Obedience: Trust in God is often linked with obedience to His commands. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 promises blessings for obedience, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the LORD your God." Trusting God involves a commitment to follow His ways, believing that His commands are for our good.

5. Trust in Human Relationships: While the Bible primarily emphasizes trust in God, it also addresses trust in human relationships. Proverbs 31:11 speaks of the virtuous woman, "The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will lack nothing of value." This illustrates the importance of trustworthiness and fidelity in relationships.

6. Warnings Against Misplaced Trust: Scripture warns against placing trust in anything other than God. Psalm 146:3 advises, "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save." Trusting in human strength, wealth, or wisdom is portrayed as futile and ultimately disappointing.

Theological Implications

Trust is a vital component of faith, reflecting a believer's confidence in God's nature and His divine plan. It is both a gift and a discipline, requiring believers to continually place their hope and reliance on God, regardless of circumstances. Trust in God is not passive but active, involving prayer, obedience, and a steadfast commitment to His Word. Through trust, believers experience God's peace, guidance, and provision, affirming His role as a faithful and loving Father.

You Chose a Bad Introducer. If You Will Take My Counsel, Both You ...
... applied to you: "Thou that art called a Jew and restest in the law, and makest thy
boast in God, being instructed out of the law, and trustest that thou ...
/.../10 you chose a bad.htm

Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me all the Days of My Life ...
... "Thou trustest in money," says St. Augustine, "thou holdest to vanity; thou
trustest in honor, and in some eminence of human power ...
/.../callan/the shepherd of my soul/xi surely goodness and mercy.htm

Fear and Faith
... 'What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? Now, on whom dost thou
trust, that thou rebellest against me? Now, behold, thou ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/fear and faith.htm

Deliverance from Assyria
... Hezekiah," said Rabshakeh, one of Sennacherib's chief officers, "Thus saith the
great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 30 deliverance from assyria.htm

How they who were Men Obtained the Name of Gods.
... On account of this vanity the Sibyl thus rebukes them:". "Why trustest thou, O
Greece, to princely men? Why to the dead dost offer empty gifts? ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xv how they who were.htm

Of the Royal Way of the Holy Cross
... If thou lookest to thyself, thou wilt of thyself be able to do none of this; but
if thou trustest in the Lord, endurance shall be given thee from heaven, and ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xii of the royal.htm

Joy and Faith, the Fruits of Christ's Departure
... that is, to bring Christ down from above, the Word,' the Incarnate Word, 'is
nigh thee, in thy heart,' if thou lovest and trustest Him. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/joy and faith the fruits.htm

"And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up ...
... 13. O man, cry unto thy bosom-idol, and let it help thee, since thou trustest
to it, and spendest thy heart upon it! Deuteronomy ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xviii and there is.htm

The First Christmas Carol
... Go, thou, that trustest in the law: go thou, to Sinai; look to the flames that Moses
saw, and shrink, and tremble, and despair; for peace is nowhere to be found ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the first christmas carol.htm

A Faithful Friend
... In vain thou trustest the gourd over thy head, O Jonah; it will not be of much
use to thee; it came up in a night, it may wither in a night. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/a faithful friend.htm

Trustest (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Trustest (8 Occurrences). 2 Kings 18:19 And Rabshakeh
said unto them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith ...
/t/trustest.htm - 9k

Trusteth (30 Occurrences)
... eat up thy flocks and thy herds; they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig-trees;
they shall beat down thy fortified cities, wherein thou trustest, with the sword ...
/t/trusteth.htm - 14k

Rab'shakeh (14 Occurrences)
... 18:19 And Rab-shakeh said unto them: 'Say ye now to Hezekiah: Thus saith the great
king, the king of Assyria: What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? ...
/r/rab'shakeh.htm - 10k

Rab-shakeh (14 Occurrences)
... Kings 18:19 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the
great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest...
/r/rab-shakeh.htm - 10k

Beguile (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 19:10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy
God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given ...
/b/beguile.htm - 10k

Whereon (45 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 18:21 Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even
upon Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it ...
/w/whereon.htm - 20k

Hezeki'ah (120 Occurrences)
... 18:19 And Rab-shakeh said unto them: 'Say ye now to Hezekiah: Thus saith the great
king, the king of Assyria: What confidence is this wherein thou trustest? ...
/h/hezeki'ah.htm - 35k

Leaneth (6 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 18:21 Now behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even
upon Egypt, on which if a man leaneth, it will go into his hand, and pierce it ...
/l/leaneth.htm - 8k

Fig-trees (5 Occurrences)
... eat up thy flocks and thy herds; they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig-trees;
they shall beat down thy fortified cities, wherein thou trustest, with the sword ...
/f/fig-trees.htm - 8k

Trustees (1 Occurrence)

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