What is a Whosoever?

The word "whosoever" is an Old King James word and is found 183 times in the Bible. It is not a band, a clothing line, or a party crew as some may think. A whosoever, by way of definition, means whoever, whenever, you or me. In the Greek language, specifically in John 3:16, the word could be translated as, everyone or anyone. In order to properly understand the word itself a person would have to look at the passage that it is found in and closely examine the context of the verse. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."(KJV) God, in His mercy and grace, sent his Son (His only Son) to the world out of love. In order to show the world this love, He gave His priceless possession, His very own son. Whosoever is the invitation that whoever would believe in Him as their Lord and Savior would not perish or go to hell. But they would be given the gift of eternal life and the promise of heaven. Becoming a whosoever is an opportunity, a privilege, a promise, and is something that should never be taken lightly!!!