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The term "thereto" is an archaic English word that means "to that" or "to it." In the context of the Bible, "thereto" is often used in older translations to indicate a connection or relationship to something previously mentioned. While the Berean Standard Bible does not frequently use the term "thereto," understanding its usage in biblical language can enhance comprehension of scriptural passages.

Biblical Usage and Context

In biblical literature, "thereto" is typically used to link actions, commands, or conditions to a preceding subject or object. This linguistic structure helps to clarify the relationship between different parts of a sentence or passage, ensuring that the reader understands the intended connection.

For example, in older translations, one might find a verse that reads, "And he added thereto," indicating that something was added to what was previously mentioned. This usage underscores the continuity and progression of thought within the text.

Theological Implications

The use of "thereto" in Scripture often highlights the importance of obedience and adherence to God's commandments. It serves as a reminder that actions and decisions should be aligned with divine instructions and purposes. This concept is central to the biblical narrative, where faithfulness to God's word is a recurring theme.

Related Concepts

1. Covenant Relationship: The term "thereto" can be associated with the idea of covenant, where God's promises and commands are given, and the people are expected to respond accordingly. The connection "thereto" emphasizes the mutual responsibilities within the covenant relationship.

2. Holiness and Consecration: In passages discussing holiness or consecration, "thereto" may be used to describe the dedication of objects, people, or actions to God. This highlights the set-apart nature of what is being consecrated and its intended purpose in God's plan.

3. Obedience and Faithfulness: The concept of obedience is often linked with "thereto," as it underscores the necessity of aligning one's actions with God's will. This is a fundamental aspect of living a life that honors God and reflects His character.

Scriptural Examples

While the Berean Standard Bible may not use "thereto" explicitly, examining similar phrases in Scripture can provide insight into its meaning. For instance, in the context of the Mosaic Law, the Israelites were given specific instructions and were expected to adhere to them, demonstrating their commitment to God's covenant.

Conclusion

Understanding the term "thereto" and its implications in biblical language can deepen one's appreciation for the interconnectedness of Scripture. It serves as a linguistic tool that reinforces the themes of obedience, covenant, and holiness, which are central to the biblical narrative.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (adv.) To that or this.

2. (adv.) Besides; moreover.

Library

He Made the Pillars Thereof of Silver, the Couch of Gold, the ...
... 10. He made the pillars thereof of silver, the couch of gold, the ascent thereto
of purple; and the midst thereof he strewed with love for the daughters of ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/10 he made the pillars.htm

How that the Matter of this Book is Never More Read or Spoken, nor ...
... FOUR AND SEVENTIETH CHAPTER How that the matter of this book is never more read
or spoken, nor heard read or spoken, of a soul disposed thereto without feeling ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the four and 6.htm

Laurentius Succeeded Augustine in the Bishopric, Having Been ...
... BOOK II CHAP. IV. LAURENTIUS succeeded Augustine in the bishopric, having
been ordained thereto by the latter? LAURENTIUS succeeded ...
/.../chap iv laurentius succeeded augustine.htm

Those who have Commerce with a Wife or in any Other Manner Without ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XCVII. Those who have commerce with
a wife or in any other manner without regard thereto? ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xcvii those who have.htm

Another Objection: Abraham Pleased God Without Being Baptized ...
... Chapter XIII."Another Objection: Abraham Pleased God Without Being Baptized Answer
Thereto. Old Things Must Give Place to New, and Baptism is Now a Law. ...
/.../tertullian/on baptism/chapter xiii another objection abraham pleased.htm

Of Certain Temptations of Satan. Instructions Relating Thereto.
... Chapter XIII. Of Certain Temptations of Satan. Instructions Relating Thereto.
1. I have thought it right to speak of certain temptations ...
/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/chapter xiii of certain temptations.htm

Photinus, Bishop of Sirmium. His Heresy, and the Council Convened ...
... Book IV. Chapter VI."Photinus, Bishop of Sirmium. His Heresy, and the Council convened
at Sirmium in Opposition thereto. The Three Formularies of Faith. ...
/.../chapter vi photinus bishop of sirmium.htm

Whether There Should have Been Given a Precept of Fear?
... Now just as man is induced, by the hope of rewards, to observe precepts of law,
so too is he induced thereto by the fear of punishment, which fear is servile. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether there should have been 2.htm

That God Giveth this Grace Freely Without any Means, and that it ...
... and when Him list. And yet He giveth not this grace, nor worketh not this
work, in any soul that is unable thereto. And yet, there ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the four and 2.htm

All Saints' Day
... The first kind of poverty is not binding on every man, but only on those who are
called thereto by God, and to whose spirit the desire is given to imitate, in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xxvi all saints day.htm

Thesaurus

Thereto (26 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Thereto (26 Occurrences). ... Exodus 25:24 And thou shalt overlay
it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. ...
/t/thereto.htm - 14k

Thereunto (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Unto that or this; thereto; besides.
Multi-Version Concordance Thereunto (9 Occurrences). Ephesians ...
/t/thereunto.htm - 9k

Trespass-offering (34 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 5:16 and he shall make restitution for that which he hath done amiss in
the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the ...
/t/trespass-offering.htm - 18k

Death (1610 Occurrences)
... But specially it is the procuring cause of the actual salvation of all
his people, together with all the means that lead thereto. ...
/d/death.htm - 68k

Family (438 Occurrences)
... the influence of polygamous practices a distinction was made in respect to unlawful
sex union as to whether one or both of the parties thereto were married or ...
/f/family.htm - 87k

Kindleth (9 Occurrences)
... and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and
worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto. ...
/k/kindleth.htm - 9k

Kindles (6 Occurrences)
... and warmeth himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god,
and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto. ...
/k/kindles.htm - 8k

Useth (9 Occurrences)
... and warmeth himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread: yea, he maketh a god,
and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto. ...
/u/useth.htm - 8k

Urgeth (2 Occurrences)
... the king. (YLT). Proverbs 16:26 The appetite of the laboring man laboreth
for him; For his mouth urgeth him 'thereto'. (ASV DBY). ...
/u/urgeth.htm - 6k

Ophel (6 Occurrences)
... Ophlas when it was joined to the eastern cloister of the temple." In BJ, V, vi,
1, it states that "John held the temple and the parts thereto adjoining, for a ...
/o/ophel.htm - 14k

Resources

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Thereto (26 Occurrences)

Mark 14:70
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
(KJV WBS)

Galatians 3:15
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
(KJV ASV)

Exodus 25:24
And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about.
(KJV JPS ASV)

Exodus 29:41
And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savor, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Exodus 30:38
Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.
(KJV WBS)

Exodus 37:11
and he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereto a crown of gold round about.
(See JPS ASV)

Leviticus 5:16
And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY)

Leviticus 6:5
Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY)

Leviticus 18:23
Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Leviticus 20:16
And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
(KJV JPS ASV WBS)

Leviticus 27:27
And if it be of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem it according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth part of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation.
(KJV DBY)

Leviticus 27:31
And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
(KJV DBY)

Numbers 19:17
"For the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin offering; and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel:
(WEB KJV JPS ASV)

Deuteronomy 12:32
Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY)

Judges 11:17
Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.
(KJV)

1 Chronicles 22:14
Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto.
(KJV JPS ASV)

2 Chronicles 10:14
and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV)

2 Chronicles 21:11
Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit fornication, and compelled Judah thereto.
(KJV DBY)

Psalms 119:9
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
(KJV JPS ASV)

Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
(See JPS)

Proverbs 16:26
The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him 'thereto'.
(ASV)

Proverbs 19:19
A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him , thou must do it yet again.
(See JPS)

Ecclesiastes 8:9
All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man hath power over another to his hurt.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 44:15
Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY)

Isaiah 46:6
Such as lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, they hire a goldsmith, and he maketh it a god; they fall down, yea, they worship.
(See JPS)

Habakkuk 2:15
Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, to thee that addest thy venom, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
(See JPS)

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