The term "hasteneth" is an archaic English form of the verb "hasten," meaning to move or act quickly. In the context of the Bible, it often conveys a sense of urgency or swift action, typically in response to divine command or impending events. The concept of hastening is significant in both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting the urgency of God's plans and the appropriate human response to His will.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, the idea of hastening is frequently associated with the fulfillment of God's promises or the execution of His judgments. For example, in Isaiah 60:22 , it is written, "The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will hasten it." Here, the LORD assures His people that He will swiftly bring about the fulfillment of His promises at the appointed time.

The urgency of obedience to God's commands is also highlighted in the narrative of the Passover. In Exodus 12:11 , the Israelites are instructed to eat the Passover meal in haste, with their loins girded, sandals on their feet, and staff in hand, ready to depart from Egypt at a moment's notice. This sense of urgency underscores the immediacy of God's deliverance and the need for readiness among His people.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, the concept of hastening is often linked to the anticipation of Christ's return and the establishment of God's kingdom. Believers are encouraged to live in a state of readiness and expectation. In 2 Peter 3:12 , the apostle Peter exhorts the faithful to live holy and godly lives as they "look forward to and hasten the coming of the day of God." This passage suggests that the conduct of believers can, in some mysterious way, influence the timing of the Lord's return.

The urgency of the Gospel message is also a theme in the New Testament. In Mark 1:15 , Jesus proclaims, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!" The call to repentance and faith is presented with immediacy, emphasizing the critical nature of responding to God's offer of salvation without delay.

Theological Implications

The concept of hastening in the Bible carries significant theological implications. It reflects the dynamic nature of God's interaction with the world, where divine timing and human response are intricately connected. The urgency associated with hastening serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of aligning oneself with God's purposes.

For believers, the call to hasten is both a challenge and an encouragement. It challenges them to live with a sense of urgency in their spiritual walk, prioritizing God's kingdom above all else. At the same time, it encourages them with the assurance that God's promises will be fulfilled swiftly and surely, according to His perfect timing.

In summary, "hasteneth" in the biblical context underscores the urgency of God's actions and the appropriate human response to His divine will. Whether in the anticipation of deliverance, the fulfillment of promises, or the return of Christ, the call to hasten invites believers to live with readiness and expectation, fully engaged in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Colossians iii. 7-May
... new," as if to say, Do not expect that it will be with this one even as with the
other, but the reverse: for ever as he farther advances, he hasteneth not on ...
/.../homily viii colossians iii 7-may.htm

Psalm LXVII.
... See the ant of God, he riseth day by day, he hasteneth to the Church of God, he
prayeth, he heareth lection, he chanteth hymn, he digesteth that which he hath ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxvii.htm

"And Watch unto Prayer. "
... God hath taken this character to himself, "the hearer of prayer," and those who
mock at it, their judgment hasteneth, their damnation slumbereth not. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxi and watch unto.htm

Directions How to Lead a Heavenly Life Upon Earth.
... at hand! While I am thinking and writing of it, it hasteneth near, and
I am even entering into it before I am aware. While thou ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter xii directions how to.htm

"The Time of Trouble. "
... oppressor? The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he
should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /39 the time of trouble.htm

The Time of Trouble
... oppressor? The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he
should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 39 the time of.htm

Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/some gospel truths opened according.htm

The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8. <. ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm

Hasteneth (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hasteneth (4 Occurrences). Esther 2:9 and the
young woman is good in his eyes, and she receiveth kindness ...
/h/hasteneth.htm - 7k

Hastens (6 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 7:23 Till an arrow strike through his liver; as a bird hasteneth to the
snare-- and knoweth not that it is at the cost of his life. (See NAS). ...
/h/hastens.htm - 7k

Purifications (3 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:9 and the young woman is good in his eyes, and she receiveth kindness before
him, and he hasteneth her purifications and her portions -- to give to her ...
/p/purifications.htm - 7k

Changeth (10 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:9 and the young woman is good in his eyes, and she receiveth kindness before
him, and he hasteneth her purifications and her portions -- to give to her ...
/c/changeth.htm - 9k

Receiveth (48 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:9 and the young woman is good in his eyes, and she receiveth kindness before
him, and he hasteneth her purifications and her portions -- to give to her ...
/r/receiveth.htm - 20k

Loosed (41 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Isaiah 51:14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed,
and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. ...
/l/loosed.htm - 19k

Hastening (6 Occurrences)

/h/hastening.htm - 8k

Net (91 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 7:23 Till an arrow strike through his liver; as a bird hasteneth
to the snare-- and knoweth not that it is at the cost of his life. ...
/n/net.htm - 36k

Provided (68 Occurrences)
... Esther 2:9 and the young woman is good in his eyes, and she receiveth kindness before
him, and he hasteneth her purifications and her portions -- to give to her ...
/p/provided.htm - 28k

Hastened (48 Occurrences)

/h/hastened.htm - 20k

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