Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
divine Delays » In inflicting punishment
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Error » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Evil » Heart evil, characteristics of » Stubbornness
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Heart » The unregenerate » Is full of iniquity
A heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run quickly to badness,
Jehovah smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: Never again will I curse the ground because of man, for the intent of his heart is evil from childhood. I will never again destroy every living creature, as I have done.
O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
Eliab, David's oldest brother, heard David talking to the men. Then Eliab became angry with David. Why did you come here, he asked him, and with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know how overconfident and headstrong you are. You came here just to see the battle.
The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately corrupt. Who can understand it?
Verse Concepts
Faithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceitful Heartsevil, origins ofBeing Born In SinHeart, Fallen And RedeemedHuman NatureMedicineMind, The HumanMorality, And CreationDeception In Fallen Human NatureCorrupted ConsciencesSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSin, Causes OfSin, Universality OfSpirit, Fallen And RedeemedDepravity Of Man
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Those who are of a perverse heart are abomination to Jehovah. The way of the upright is his delight.
Fraud is in his heart, he devises mischief continually; he sows discord.
Jehovah saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become. Every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
for when they knew God, they did not glorify him as God. They did not thank him and were vain in their reasoning, for their foolish hearts were darkened.
This evil is in all things that are done under the sun. There is one event that comes to all. The heart of the sons of men is full of evil. Madness is in their heart while they live. After that they go to the dead (die).
You brought this on yourself. This is your punishment. It is bitter. It breaks your heart.
Heart » Evil, characteristics of » Stubbornness
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Heart » Sinful » Stubbornness
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
character of the unrenewed Heart » Fully set to do evil
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Impenitence » Warnings against
I struck you with scorching winds, mildew and hail to ruin everything you tried to grow, declared Jehovah, but you still did not repent.
I called you! I stretched out my hand to you. You paid no attention to me.
For the reason that you did all these things, says Jehovah, I spoke to you. I rose up early and spoke. But you did not hear, and I called you but you did not answer.
Then he denounced the cities where most of his mighty works were done, because they did not repent.
I also gave you cleanness of teeth (kept food from your teeth) in all your cities and lack of bread in all your places. Yet you have not returned to me, said Jehovah.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
If this discipline does not help and you still resist,
Israel, your arrogance testifies against you. Even after all this, you do not return to Jehovah your God or look to him for help.
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Abuse
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My lord delays, so I will beat (mistreat) my fellow servants.' And he eats and drinks with drunkards,
delayed Penalty » Sin's penalty sometimes delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Punishment » Delayed
God will listen and answer them. The one who has sat enthroned from the beginning will deal with them. They never change. They never respect God.
When you did these things, I remained silent. That made you think I was like you. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see.
I called you! I stretched out my hand to you. You paid no attention to me. You have ignored all my counsel. You accept no correction. I also will laugh at your trouble. I will mock when your fear comes. read more.
Trouble and distress will surround you like a whirlwind, like a great storm. You will ask for my help, but I will not listen. You will search, but you will not find me. You have no use for knowledge and you refuse to respect Jehovah. You rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.
Trouble and distress will surround you like a whirlwind, like a great storm. You will ask for my help, but I will not listen. You will search, but you will not find me. You have no use for knowledge and you refuse to respect Jehovah. You rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil. Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him. Things will not go well with the wicked. He will not prolong his days. His days are like a shadow. He does not respect God.
How long, O Jehovah (YHWH), will I call for help and you do not hear? I cry out to you, save me from violence! And yet you do not save. Why do you make me see wickedness and immorality? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife exists and contention arises. The law is paralyzed and justice is never delivered. The wicked surround the righteous and deliver perverted justice.
Punishment of the The Wicked » Deferred, emboldens them in sin
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Security » FALSE » Leads to increased guilt
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Sin » Penalty for » Penalty sometimes delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Sinful » Heart » Stubbornness
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Sins » Penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Penalty sometimes delayed
They shall come back here in the fourth generation. The iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water.
Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Since he has done this, I will not bring disaster on him during his lifetime. It will be during his son's lifetime that I will bring disaster on Ahab's family.
I will not do it in your lifetime, because of your father David, but I will take it from your son.
But Jehovah was kind to them and had pity on them, caring for them, because of his agreement with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He would not put them to destruction or send them away from his presence until now.
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil? But the gardener said: Just give it one more year, sir. I will dig around it, fertilize it and leave it alone.
If the tree bears figs next year it will be good. If it does not you can have it cut down.