The term "choosest" is an archaic form of the verb "choose," which appears in various translations of the Bible, including older versions like the King James Version. In the context of the Bible, choosing is a significant theme that reflects both divine sovereignty and human responsibility. The act of choosing is often associated with God's selection of individuals or groups for specific purposes, as well as the choices that individuals make in response to God's commands and invitations.

Divine Choice

In the Scriptures, God's sovereign choice is a recurring theme. God chooses individuals, nations, and even specific events to fulfill His divine purposes. For example, God chose Abraham to be the father of many nations (Genesis 12:1-3), and He chose Israel as His special people (Deuteronomy 7:6-8). The concept of divine election is further emphasized in the New Testament, where believers are described as chosen by God for salvation and service (Ephesians 1:4-5).

The Berean Standard Bible reflects this theme in passages such as Ephesians 1:4: "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love."

Human Choice

While God's sovereign choice is paramount, human choice is also a critical aspect of biblical teaching. The Bible frequently calls individuals to make choices that align with God's will. This is evident in the call to choose between life and death, blessings and curses, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19: "I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. So choose life, so that you and your descendants may live."

The act of choosing is not merely a one-time decision but a continual process of aligning one's life with God's commands and purposes. Joshua's challenge to the Israelites encapsulates this ongoing decision: "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve" (Joshua 24:15).

Moral and Ethical Choices

The Bible also addresses the moral and ethical dimensions of human choice. Believers are called to choose righteousness over sin, truth over falsehood, and love over hatred. The wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, is replete with exhortations to choose the path of wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 3:31 advises, "Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways."

Christ as the Chosen One

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is presented as the ultimate chosen one, the Messiah sent by God to redeem humanity. This is affirmed in passages such as 1 Peter 2:4, which describes Jesus as "a living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight."

Conclusion

The concept of "choosest" in the Bible underscores the dynamic interplay between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. It highlights the importance of making choices that reflect God's will and purposes, while also acknowledging God's ultimate authority in choosing individuals and nations for His divine plan.

Psalm CXLIX.
... This mad glory is blamed by the Lord, is offensive in the eyes of the Almighty....
Thou choosest to clothe the fighter with wild beasts, who may be beaten, and ...
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The Irksomeness and the Enemies of virginity.
... thou know how, like a man, to enter "lawfully" upon [325] this contest and "strive,"
[326] that, in the might of the Holy Spirit, [327] thou choosest this for ...
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Moreover, to Ignorant Gentiles.
... Thou choosest, O ignorant one, things that are extinct; thou seekest golden things.
Thence thou shalt not escape the plague, although thyself art divine. ...
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Psalm CXXXIX.
... But if thou choosest to take the words of the Head in the person of the Body: man
sitteth when he humbleth himself in penitence, he riseth up when his sins are ...
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To the Saviour.
... Ne'er to leave my Lord shall move me,. Since He deigns to love me. Farewell, thou
who choosest. Earth, and heaven refusest,. Thou wilt tempt in vain; ...
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My Soul Thirsteth for Thee
... all flesh come. Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and causest to approach
unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts. We shall ...
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September 24 Morning
... I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents
of wickedness."Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to ...
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February 8 Morning
... Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he
may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house ...
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Religion Pleasant to the Religious.
... and I am helped; therefore my heart danceth for joy, and in my song will I praise
Him[10]." Once more: "Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and receivest ...
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1 Thessalonians v. 12, 13
... What necessity had he? Has he done well or ill? Thou indeed hast a wife,
and livest luxuriously, and choosest a life of commerce. ...
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Choosest (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Choosest (3 Occurrences). Job 15:5 For thy mouth uttereth
thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty. ...
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Chooseth (19 Occurrences)

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Chooses (36 Occurrences)

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Uttereth (30 Occurrences)
... thine eyes, (YLT). Job 15:5 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou
choosest the tongue of the crafty. (KJV DBY WBS). Psalms 19 ...
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Inhabiteth (6 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:4 O the happiness of 'him whom' Thou choosest, And drawest near, he
inhabiteth Thy courts, We are satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, Thy holy ...
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Teacheth (22 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Job 15:5 For thine iniquity teacheth thy mouth, And
thou choosest the tongue of the crafty. (See JPS ASV YLT). ...
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Drawest (5 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:4 O the happiness of 'him whom' Thou choosest, And drawest near, he
inhabiteth Thy courts, We are satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, Thy holy ...
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Bringest (18 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto
thee, That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness ...
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Causest (25 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto
thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness ...
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Happiness (54 Occurrences)
... Psalms 65:4 O the happiness of 'him whom' Thou choosest, And drawest near, he
inhabiteth Thy courts, We are satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, Thy holy ...
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