E-T-H

Many people claim the King James version of the Bible is difficult to read because of all the "thee's, thou's, do-est's" etc. Consequently we have many newer translations and versions of the Word of God. Now don't misunderstand me. I'm not one of these people who believe that the King James version is the only version a Christian should use! I like to compare the different translations and often get new insights into the Word by so doing. But the KJV has its good points -- and "e-t-h" is one of them.

Did you know that any Bible word that ends with "eth" means it is an ongoing process? For example, the word "strengtheneth" means that God is empowering you, increasing your strength, making you stronger on a CONTINUAL basis.

Take the familiar and well-loved 23rd Psalm. If I counted right, there are six times that words ending in "e-t-h" appear. What does that say to us? It tells us that it's an ongoing process for God to make us lie down in green pastures. It means that he continuously leads us beside still waters. He's always leading us in paths of righteousness, etc.

When He says He "strengtheneth" us, that doesn't mean just once in a while or now and then, it means it's an ongoing process of His empowering us day after endless day in all situations, in all circumstances.

What about I John 5:1 for another example? "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God; and everyone that loveth him that begot loveth him also that is begotten of him." Believing and loving are continual, ongoing processes!

Start looking for "e-t-h" words as you read the KJV of God's Holy Word, and see what a difference it will make. Even if you have to buy an inexpensive copy of the KJV, it would be worth it. It will enrich your spiritual life tremendously.

Preacher's Kid