The term "pouredst" is an archaic form of the verb "poured," found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of pouring, often in the context of libations, offerings, or the outpouring of God's wrath or blessings. In the Berean Standard Bible , the equivalent modern term "poured" is used.

Biblical Context and Usage:

1. Sacrificial Offerings:
In the Old Testament, the act of pouring is frequently associated with sacrificial offerings. Libations, or drink offerings, were poured out as a part of worship and sacrifice to God. This act symbolized the dedication and surrender of the worshiper to the Lord. For example, in Genesis 35:14 , Jacob sets up a pillar and pours out a drink offering on it as an act of worship: "So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil."

2. Divine Wrath and Judgment:
The imagery of pouring is also used to describe the outpouring of God's wrath and judgment upon nations and peoples who have turned away from His commandments. In prophetic literature, this metaphor emphasizes the completeness and intensity of divine judgment. For instance, in Ezekiel 22:22 , God declares His judgment upon Jerusalem: "As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted within the city. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath upon you."

3. Blessings and Spirit:
Conversely, the act of pouring is used to describe the abundant outpouring of God's blessings and His Spirit upon His people. This is seen as a fulfillment of divine promise and favor. In Joel 2:28 , the prophet speaks of a future time when God will pour out His Spirit: "And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions."

4. Symbolism in the New Testament:
The concept of pouring is carried into the New Testament, where it is often associated with the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and the pouring out of His blood for the atonement of sins. In the Last Supper narrative, Jesus speaks of His blood being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins (Matthew 26:28): "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

Theological Significance:

The act of pouring in the biblical narrative carries deep theological significance. It represents both judgment and mercy, wrath and grace. The pouring out of offerings signifies human devotion and submission to God, while the pouring out of God's wrath underscores His justice and holiness. Conversely, the pouring out of blessings and the Holy Spirit highlights God's grace, love, and the fulfillment of His promises to His people.

In the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the imagery of pouring reaches its zenith, as His sacrificial death becomes the ultimate act of divine love and redemption. The pouring out of His blood establishes a new covenant, offering salvation to all who believe. This duality of judgment and grace encapsulated in the act of pouring is a central theme in the biblical narrative, reflecting the character of God as both just and merciful.

Concerning his Father, a Freeman of Thagaste, the Assister of his ...
... And whose words were they but Thine which by my mother, Thy faithful handmaid, Thou
pouredst into my ears, none of which sank into my heart to make me do it? ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter iii concerning his father a.htm

Matt. xii. 38, 39
... "I saw thee," saith He, "polluted in blood; and I washed thee, and anointed thee;
and thou hadst renown for thy beauty; and thou pouredst out thy fornications ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xliii matt xii 38.htm

Pouredst (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Pouredst (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 16:15 But thou
didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot ...
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Whoredoms (34 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thy beauty, and playedst the harlot because
of thy renown, and pouredst out thy whoredoms on every one that passed by ...
/w/whoredoms.htm - 17k

Fornications (14 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot
because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that ...
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Playedst (2 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot
because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that ...
/p/playedst.htm - 7k

Pourers (1 Occurrence)

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Confide (31 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst confide in thy beauty, and playedst the harlot because
of thy renown, and pouredst out thy whoredoms on every one that passed by ...
/c/confide.htm - 14k

Poured (155 Occurrences)

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Harlotries (22 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thy beauty, and playedst the harlot because
of thy renown, and pouredst out thy whoredoms on every one that passed by ...
/h/harlotries.htm - 13k

Harlot (87 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:15 But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot
because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that ...
/h/harlot.htm - 46k

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