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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Lovedst</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/lovedst.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/john/17-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/lovedst.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Lovedst</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/l/loved.htm" title="Loved">◄</a> Lovedst <a href="/topical/l/lovefeast.htm" title="Lovefeast">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Usage:</b><br>The term "lovedst" is an archaic form of the verb "love," specifically the second person singular past tense. It is found in older English translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, but is not present in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible . The term reflects the intimate and personal nature of love as expressed in biblical texts, often directed towards God or from God towards His people.<br><br><b>Biblical Context:</b><br>In the Bible, love is a central theme that underscores the relationship between God and humanity, as well as among individuals. The concept of love is foundational to the teachings of both the Old and New Testaments. While "lovedst" itself may not appear in the BSB, the essence of the term is captured in various passages that speak to the love of God and the love expected from His followers.<br><br><b>Old Testament:</b><br>The Old Testament frequently speaks of God's steadfast love for His people, Israel. This love is often described using the Hebrew word "chesed," which conveys a sense of loyal, covenantal love. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a> , it is written: "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments."<br><br><b>New Testament:</b><br>The New Testament expands on the theme of love, emphasizing the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. In <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> , the profound love of God is articulated: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse highlights the ultimate expression of divine love through the sacrifice of Jesus.<br><br>The New Testament also calls believers to love one another as a reflection of God's love. In <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> , Jesus commands: "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br>The concept of love in the Bible is not merely an emotion but an action and commitment. It is rooted in the character of God and is meant to be mirrored in the lives of believers. The love that God has for His creation is unconditional and sacrificial, setting a standard for how individuals are to love God and each other.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br>Believers are encouraged to embody the love of God in their daily lives, demonstrating kindness, patience, and forgiveness. The call to love is a call to reflect the nature of God and to live in a way that honors Him. As seen in 1 <a href="/john/4-19.htm">John 4:19</a> : "We love because He first loved us." This verse encapsulates the motivation and source of Christian love, rooted in the divine love that initiates and sustains the believer's capacity to love others.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/xvi_christs_intercessory_prayer.htm"><span class="l">Christ's Intercessory Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> even as We are one; I in them, and Thou in Me, that they may be perfected into one;<br> that the world may know that Thou didst send Me, and <b>lovedst</b> them, even as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../xvi christs intercessory prayer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barton/his_life/the_intercessory_prayer.htm"><span class="l">The Intercessory Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> even as we are one; I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one;<br> that the world may know that thou didst send me, and <b>lovedst</b> them, even as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/the intercessory prayer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hogg/the_diatessaron_of_tatian/section_xlvii_a_little_while.htm"><span class="l">A Little While, and Ye Shall not Behold Me...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> thou in me, that they may be perfect into [3301] one; and that the world may know<br> that [42] thou didst send me, and that I [3302] loved them, as thou <b>lovedst</b> me <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section xlvii a little while.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/cxxii_the_lords_prayer.htm"><span class="l">The Lord's Prayer.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> result in unity]; 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into<br> one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and <b>lovedst</b> them, even as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxii the lords prayer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_apocalypse_of_sedrach/the_apocalypse_of_sedrach.htm"><span class="l">The Apocalypse of Sedrach.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to him, and Thou didst banish him, because he transgressed thy commandment and did<br> not make any approach to the work of thine hands: if thou <b>lovedst</b> man, why <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the apocalypse of sedrach/the apocalypse of sedrach.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anderson/prayer_availeth_much/chapter_14_christ_pleads_his.htm"><span class="l">Christ Pleads his Will</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that<br> they may behold my glory, which thou gavest me: for thou <b>lovedst</b> me before <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 14 christ pleads his.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barton/his_last_week/thursdaythe_day_of_fellowship.htm"><span class="l">Thursday --The Day of Fellowship.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> even as we are one; I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one;<br> that the world may know that thou didst send me, and <b>lovedst</b> them, even as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his last week/thursdaythe day of fellowship.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_ithe_close_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Close of the Theban Empire --(Continued)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The place which thou <b>lovedst</b> weeps and is desolate!" Then the female mourners<br> took up the refrain, saying: "In peace, in peace, to the West! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe close of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xlix_perseverance_proved.htm"><span class="l">Perseverance Proved.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they<br> may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou <b>lovedst</b> me before the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlix perseverance proved.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_john/tractate_cxi_john_chapter_xvii.htm"><span class="l">John Chapter xvii. 24-26.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I will that they also be with me where I am," He went on immediately to add, "That<br> they may behold my glory, which Thou gavest me: for Thou <b>lovedst</b> me before <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate cxi john chapter xvii.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lovedst.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lovedst</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Lovedst</b> (4 Occurrences). John 17:23 I in them,<br> and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lovedst.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/love.htm"><span class="l">Love (703 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> special objects of God's love. Said Jesus, thou "<b>lovedst</b> them, even as<br> thou <b>lovedst</b> me" (John 17:23). Christ is referring to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/love.htm - 65k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lovefeast.htm"><span class="l">Lovefeast</span></a><br>Lovefeast. <b>Lovedst</b>, Lovefeast. Love-feast . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>...</b><br> luv'-fest. See AGAPE. <b>Lovedst</b>, Lovefeast. Love-feast . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lovefeast.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/forsaking.htm"><span class="l">Forsaking (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> set up thy symbol; for thou hast uncovered, and art gone up from Me, thou hast enlarged<br> thy bed, and chosen thee of them whose bed thou <b>lovedst</b>, whose hand <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/forsaking.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/doorposts.htm"><span class="l">Doorposts (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> set up thy symbol; for thou hast uncovered, and art gone up from Me, thou hast enlarged<br> thy bed, and chosen thee of them whose bed thou <b>lovedst</b>, whose hand <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doorposts.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/doorpost.htm"><span class="l">Doorpost (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> set up thy symbol; for thou hast uncovered, and art gone up from Me, thou hast enlarged<br> thy bed, and chosen thee of them whose bed thou <b>lovedst</b>, whose hand <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/doorpost.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beds.htm"><span class="l">Beds (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> set up thy symbol; for thou hast uncovered, and art gone up from Me, thou hast enlarged<br> thy bed, and chosen thee of them whose bed thou <b>lovedst</b>, whose hand <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beds.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/symbol.htm"><span class="l">Symbol (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> for thou hast uncovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged<br> thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them: thou <b>lovedst</b> their bed <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/symbol.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sawest.htm"><span class="l">Sawest (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast<br> enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou <b>lovedst</b> their bed <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sawest.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/discovered.htm"><span class="l">Discovered (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast<br> enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou <b>lovedst</b> their bed <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/discovered.htm - 21k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lovedst (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/17-23.htm">John 17:23</a></span><br />I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and <span class="boldtext">lovedst</span> them, even as thou lovedst me.<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24</a></span><br />Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou <span class="boldtext">lovedst</span> me before the foundation of the world.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/17-26.htm">John 17:26</a></span><br />and I made known unto them thy name, and will make it known; that the love wherewith thou <span class="boldtext">lovedst</span> me may be in them, and I in them.<br /><span class="source">(ASV YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Isaiah 57:8</a></span><br />Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou <span class="boldtext">lovedst</span> their bed where thou sawest it.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lovedst.htm">Lovedst</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/love-feast.htm">Love-feast</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lovedst.htm">Lovedst (4 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/loved.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Loved"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Loved" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/lovefeast.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lovefeast"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lovefeast" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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