Confesseth (4 Occurrences)

1 John 2:23
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.
(ASV)

1 John 4:2
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
(KJV ASV WBS)

1 John 4:3
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

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The Lowliness of My Tongue Confesseth unto Thy Highness...
... Book XII Chapter II The lowliness of my tongue confesseth unto Thy Highness¦
The lowliness of my tongue confesseth unto Thy Highness ...
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The Preacher Confesseth his Own Sinfulness.
... The Homily. Chap. xviii."the preacher confesseth his own sinfulness. Let
us also become of the number of them that give thanks ...
/.../the second epistle of clement/chap xviii the preacher confesseth his.htm

He who Confesseth Rightly unto God Best Knoweth Himself.
... Book X. Chapter III."He Who Confesseth Rightly Unto God Best Knoweth Himself.
3. What then have I to do with men, that they should ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter iii he who confesseth rightly.htm

Tuesday in Whitsun-Week. Hereby Know Ye the Spirit of God. Every ...
... Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. ... Every
spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God. ...
/.../lyra germanica the christian year/tuesday in whitsun-week hereby know.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xi. 25, "I Thank Thee, O Father ...
... for the Scripture saith, "Confession perisheth from the dead, as from one that is
not." [2255] If confession perisheth from the dead, he who confesseth must be ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xvii on the words.htm

Confession
... Chapter 4. Confession. "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28:13. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 4 confession.htm

The Doctrine of Christ.
... He is without God and hope in the world. He is an Anti-christ. "Every spirit that
confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God; and every spirit ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/the doctrine of christ.htm

Scriptural Predictions of an Apostasy.
... Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ
is come in the flesh is of God: and every spirit that confesseth not that ...
/.../orr/the gospel day /chapter ii scriptural predictions of.htm

1 John iv. 1-3
... Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ
is come in the flesh, is of God: and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus ...
//christianbookshelf.org/neander/the first epistle of john/1 john iv 3-jan.htm

Psalm CXI.
... the ill-disposed. And for this reason let us consider the place where he
confesseth unto the Lord with all his heart. "In the counsel ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxi.htm

Confesseth (4 Occurrences)
...Confesseth (4 Occurrences). 1 John 2:23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath
not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also. (ASV). ...
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Confessing (15 Occurrences)

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Confesses (8 Occurrences)

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Gnosticism
... Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that
confesseth the Son hath the Father also" (1 John 2:22, 23). ...
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Forsaketh (17 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. ...
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Forsakes (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV). Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper;
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. (See NAS RSV). ...
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Whereof (94 Occurrences)
... 1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the
flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have ...
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Transgressions (64 Occurrences)
... (See JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS). Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his transgressions shall
not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. ...
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Hereby (17 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY). 1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that
confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (KJV ASV DBY). ...
/h/hereby.htm - 12k

Covereth (61 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. ...
/c/covereth.htm - 24k

The term "confesseth" is derived from the verb "to confess," which in biblical context often refers to the acknowledgment of sin, faith, or truth. In the original languages of the Bible, the Hebrew word "yadah" and the Greek word "homologeo" are commonly translated as "confess." These terms carry the connotation of declaring or admitting something openly and with conviction.

Confession of Sin

In the Old Testament, confession is frequently associated with the acknowledgment of sin before God. Leviticus 5:5 (BSB) states, "If someone incurs guilt in one of these ways, he must confess the sin he has committed." This act of confession is integral to the process of atonement and reconciliation with God. The practice of confessing sins is further exemplified in the communal confessions found in Nehemiah 9 and Daniel 9, where the people of Israel collectively acknowledge their transgressions and seek God's mercy.

Confession of Faith

In the New Testament, the concept of confession extends to the acknowledgment of faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9 (BSB) declares, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This confession is not merely a verbal acknowledgment but a profound declaration of belief and allegiance to Christ as Lord and Savior.

Confession and Salvation

The act of confessing Christ is closely linked to the assurance of salvation. In 1 John 4:15 (BSB), it is written, "If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God." This passage underscores the transformative power of confession, as it establishes a relationship between the believer and God, marked by mutual indwelling.

Public and Private Confession

The Bible presents both public and private aspects of confession. James 5:16 (BSB) encourages believers to "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." This directive highlights the communal dimension of confession, fostering accountability and spiritual support within the body of Christ. Conversely, private confession before God is exemplified in the Psalms, such as Psalm 32:5 (BSB), where David declares, "Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and You forgave the guilt of my sin."

Confession and Truth

Confession is also associated with the acknowledgment of truth. In 1 John 1:9 (BSB), the apostle writes, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse emphasizes the faithfulness and justice of God in response to the believer's confession, affirming the truth of God's promises and the reality of His forgiveness.

In summary, "confesseth" in the biblical sense encompasses the acknowledgment of sin, the declaration of faith, and the affirmation of truth. It is a vital component of the believer's relationship with God, facilitating forgiveness, salvation, and spiritual growth.Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus