Plantest
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Overview:
The term "Plantest" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, it can be understood as a conceptual exploration of the themes of planting, growth, and testing within the biblical narrative. These themes are prevalent throughout Scripture, symbolizing spiritual growth, divine testing, and the cultivation of faith.

Biblical Themes:

1. Planting and Growth:
The Bible frequently uses agricultural metaphors to describe spiritual truths. In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9), Jesus illustrates how the Word of God is like seed sown on different types of soil, representing the varied responses of human hearts. The growth of the seed depends on the condition of the soil, symbolizing the importance of a receptive heart for spiritual growth.

In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 , Paul writes, "I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." This passage emphasizes that while human effort is involved in planting and nurturing, it is ultimately God who causes spiritual growth.

2. Testing and Trials:
The concept of testing is integral to the biblical narrative, often depicted as a means of refining and strengthening faith. James 1:2-4 states, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

The testing of faith is likened to the refining process of precious metals, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7 : "so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

3. Divine Cultivation:
God is often depicted as the divine gardener, tending to His people with care and purpose. In John 15:1-2 , Jesus declares, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful." This imagery highlights God's active role in cultivating spiritual fruitfulness in the lives of believers.

The metaphor of the vineyard is also used in Isaiah 5:1-7, where God describes Israel as His vineyard, illustrating His expectations for righteousness and justice, and the consequences of failing to produce good fruit.

Applications for Believers:

Believers are encouraged to view their spiritual journey as a process of planting, growth, and testing. They are called to cultivate a heart receptive to God's Word, to endure trials with faith, and to trust in God's sovereign work in their lives. The imagery of planting and testing serves as a reminder of the ongoing work of sanctification, where God shapes and molds His people for His glory and their ultimate good.
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Matt. vi. 16
... But there thou wilt undergo none of these things: and mark, what is yet
more, thou dost not only bury thy gold, but plantest it. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xx matt vi 16.htm

2 Timothy ii. 20, 21
... therefore, all is of the Lord. Thou plantest, thou waterest but He soweth
and maketh it produce fruit. Let us not therefore be so ...
/.../homily vi 2 timothy ii.htm

Acts x. 4-Jan
... hence. Thou plantest many trees, of which thou shalt not enjoy the fruit,
but ere thou canst enjoy it, death comes upon thee. This ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxii acts x 4-jan.htm

Matt. xvi. 28
... But thou having the fruits, still givest not up that of which they grew. Thou plantest
without land, thou reapest without seed.". [2211] St. Basil, Hom. in Ps. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lvi matt xvi 28.htm

Book Nine the End of the Autobiography. ...
... 28. But as I thought about thy gifts, O invisible God, which thou plantest in the
heart of thy faithful ones, from which such marvelous fruits spring up, I ...
/.../augustine/confessions and enchiridion/book nine the end of.htm

Of Faith. The Definition of It. Its Peculiar Properties.
... O Father of mercies! O Father of the miserable! how plantest thou thy heart
in us? Where thy heart is, there is thy treasure also. ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 2 of faith the.htm

Thesaurus
Plantest (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Plantest (4 Occurrences). ... (See JPS). Psalms 80:8 A vine
out of Egypt Thou dost bring, Thou dost cast out nations, and plantest it. ...
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Planteth (10 Occurrences)

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Planters (1 Occurrence)

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Pleasantness (11 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:10 For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been
mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants ...
/p/pleasantness.htm - 9k

Branchbough
... 2:2. "They put the branch to their nose" (Ezekiel 8:17), refers to some unknown
idolatrous practice, as does also Isaiah 17:10, "thou plantest pleasant plants ...
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Sowest (7 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, And the rock
of thy strength hast not remembered, Therefore thou plantest plants of ...
/s/sowest.htm - 8k

Settest (13 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:10 For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been
mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants ...
/s/settest.htm - 10k

Stronghold (68 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:10 For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been
mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants ...
/s/stronghold.htm - 25k

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Plantest (4 Occurrences)

Exodus 15:17
Thou wilt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, The place, O Jehovah, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, The sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
(See JPS)

Psalms 80:8
A vine out of Egypt Thou dost bring, Thou dost cast out nations, and plantest it.
(YLT)

Isaiah 17:10
For thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength; therefore thou plantest pleasant plants, and settest it with strange slips.
(ASV YLT)

Jeremiah 12:2
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root, They go on, yea, they have made fruit, Near 'art' Thou in their mouth, And far off from their reins.
(See RSV)

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