The term "accountest" is an archaic form of the verb "account," which means to consider, regard, or deem. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the act of considering or reckoning something in a particular way, especially in relation to faith, righteousness, and the promises of God. This term is primarily associated with the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, but its thematic significance is found throughout Scripture.

Biblical Context and Usage

The concept of accounting or reckoning is significant in the Bible, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul. It is closely related to the themes of faith, justification, and righteousness. The Berean Standard Bible uses more contemporary language, but the underlying principles remain consistent with the traditional understanding.

Faith and Righteousness

One of the most notable uses of the concept of accounting in the Bible is found in the context of Abraham's faith. In Romans 4:3 , Paul writes, "For what does the Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'" Here, the act of believing is accounted or credited as righteousness. This passage highlights the principle that righteousness is not earned by works but is accounted to individuals through faith.

Similarly, in James 2:23 , it is stated, "And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,' and he was called a friend of God." This reinforces the idea that faith is the basis upon which God accounts righteousness to believers.

Reckoning and Consideration

The concept of accounting is also evident in the way believers are encouraged to reckon themselves in relation to sin and righteousness. In Romans 6:11 , Paul exhorts, "So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Here, the act of accounting involves a conscious decision to consider oneself as having died to sin and being alive in Christ, reflecting a transformative understanding of one's identity in Christ.

Divine Promises and Fulfillment

The act of accounting is also related to the assurance of God's promises. In Hebrews 11:11 , it is written, "By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered Him faithful who had promised." Sarah's faith involved accounting God as faithful, which empowered her to receive the promise of a child despite her old age.

Conclusion

The concept of "accountest" or accounting in the Bible underscores the importance of faith and the believer's relationship with God. It emphasizes that righteousness is credited through faith, encourages believers to reckon themselves in alignment with God's truth, and assures them of the fulfillment of divine promises. Through faith, believers are called to account God as faithful and to live in the reality of their new identity in Christ.

Article vi: of Confession and Satisfaction.
... our merits cannot be opposed to Thy judgment but we shall thus be justified, namely,
if Thou justifiest us, if through Thy mercy Thou accountest us righteous ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 16 article vi of.htm

Of the Duties which we are to Perform after Receiving the Holy ...
... And though no man is worthy of so infinite a grace, yet this is my comfort,
that he is worthy whom thou in favour accountest worthy. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/iii of the duties which.htm

Concerning the Communion, or Participation of the Body and Blood ...
... So whosoever thou art that askest this question, or readest these lines, whether
thou accountest thyself a believer, or really feelest, by a certain and sad ...
/.../proposition xiii concerning the communion.htm

Matt. vi. 16
... the soul." As therefore thou wouldest not choose to wear gold, and to be clad in
silken garments, thine eyes withal being put out, but accountest their sound ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xx matt vi 16.htm

Hebrews xi. 17-19
... Nay, if he be a person in authority, thou even accountest it a grand affair,
and destroyest thine own soul, in eating such things. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxv hebrews xi 17-19.htm

Matt. xviii. 7
... But if thou hast any brother after the flesh, if he should perpetrate ten thousand
evil deeds, thou laborest to conceal him, and accountest thyself also to ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lix matt xviii 7.htm

That the Fast of Lent is not Sufficient to Make us Competent to ...
... If besides pardoning him thou accountest him a friend, God will also thus deal with
thee; so that the more he has sinned, so much the more is it necessary that ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xx that the fast.htm

1 Cor. xv. 35, 36
... Why bear impatiently his being withdrawn for a while, of whom thou believest that
he will return? It is but a journey, which thou accountest death. ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xli 1 cor xv.htm

1 Cor. xv. 11
... are due to me who have nothing." Thou hast well said, "who have nothing," not because
thou hast not what another hath, but because thou accountest the thing ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxxix 1 cor xv.htm

Accountest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Accountest (1 Occurrence). Philemon 1:17 If thou
accountest me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. (WBS). ...
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Accounted (32 Occurrences)

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Accounteth (1 Occurrence)

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