Thematic Bible: General references to
Thematic Bible
false Accusations » General references to
You have also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, 'There is a king in Judah!' Now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together."
But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will renounce you to your face."
For you have taken pledges from your brother for nothing, and stripped the naked of their clothing.
When he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, You are falling away to the Chaldeans.
"Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him.
having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
Activity » Evil » General references to
For they don't sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.
a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths.
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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AlcoholAdversityevil, origins ofenemies, of believersBitingAttitudes Of WatchfulnessSatan, Titles ForLions, Figurative Use OfLionsPersecution, Nature OfReadinessSatan, As TempterSelf ControlSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InWatchfulness, Of BelieversBeing PreparedSatan, Character Of
Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."
Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Verse Concepts
Adorning » Jewels » General references to
They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to Yahweh.
We have brought Yahweh's offering, what every man has gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for our souls before Yahweh."
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
The servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians."
Adultery » General references to
"'The man who commits adultery with another man's wife, even he who commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
"You shall not commit adultery.
The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, 'No eye shall see me.' He disguises his face.
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery;'
I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery."
So then if, while the husband lives, she is joined to another man, she would be called an adulteress. But if the husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress, though she is joined to another man.
Or don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,
having eyes full of adultery, and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;
Afflictions » General references to
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them, and carried them all the days of old.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Yahweh said, "I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.
"Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble.
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
Agriculture » General references to » Called husbandmen
Noah began to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard.
Judah and all its cities shall dwell therein together, the farmers, and those who go about with flocks.
and with you will I break in pieces the shepherd and his flock; and with you will I break in pieces the farmer and his yoke [of oxen]; and with you will I break in pieces governors and deputies.
Therefore thus says Yahweh, the God of Armies, the Lord: "Wailing will be in all the broad ways; and they will say in all the streets, 'Alas! Alas!' and they will call the farmer to mourning, and those who are skillful in lamentation to wailing.
but he will say, 'I am no prophet, I am a tiller of the ground; for I have been made a bondservant from my youth.'
"Hear another parable. There was a man who was a master of a household, who planted a vineyard, set a hedge about it, dug a winepress in it, built a tower, leased it out to farmers, and went into another country.
When it was time, he sent a servant to the farmer to get from the farmer his share of the fruit of the vineyard.
He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others." When they heard it, they said, "May it never be!"
The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.
Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
Agriculture » General references to
Noah began to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard.
Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year one hundred times what he planted. Yahweh blessed him.
Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather in its fruits;
So he departed there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing, with twelve yoke [of oxen] before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed over to him, and cast his mantle on him.
that there came a messenger to Job, and said, "The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys feeding beside them,
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Agriculture » General references to » Uzziah
He built towers in the wilderness, and dug out many cisterns, for he had much livestock; in the lowland also, and in the plain: [and he had] farmers and vineyard keepers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved farming.
Agriculture » General references to » David
Over those who did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:
Agriculture » General references to » Elisha
So he departed there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing, with twelve yoke [of oxen] before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed over to him, and cast his mantle on him.
Agriculture » General references to » Noah
Noah began to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard.
Agriculture » General references to » Cain
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Agriculture » General references to » The rich man
He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.
Ahab » General references to
In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years.
Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the foreigners of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As Yahweh, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word."
Ahab said to Obadiah, "Go through the land, to all the springs of water, and to all the brooks. Perhaps we may find grass and save the horses and mules alive, that we not lose all the animals."
Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
He sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel, into the city, and said to him, "Thus says Ben Hadad,
But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
The king of Israel said to his servants, "You know that Ramoth Gilead is ours, and we are still, and don't take it out of the hand of the king of Syria?"
Then he found another man, and said, "Please strike me." The man struck him, smiting and wounding him.
Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, even the elders, and to those who brought up [the sons of] Ahab, saying,
Know now that nothing shall fall to the earth of the word of Yahweh, which Yahweh spoke concerning the house of Ahab. For Yahweh has done that which he spoke by his servant Elijah."
The Almighty » Power of God » General references to
Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all.
But if you will go, take action, be strong for the battle. God will overthrow you before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to overthrow."
He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.
God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.
Who by his power forms the mountains, having armed yourself with strength;
Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.
Yahweh is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Yahweh has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
(14:24) Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,
(14:26) to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Andrew » General references to
Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
Animals » Lions » General references to
David said to Saul, "Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when a lion or a bear came, and took a lamb out of the flock,
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnah, and came to the vineyards of Timnah: and behold, a young lion roared against him.
When he had gone, a lion met him by the way, and killed him. His body was cast in the way, and the donkey stood by it. The lion also stood by the body.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.
Apollos » General references to
Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus. He was mighty in the Scriptures.
It happened that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper country, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples.
Now I mean this, that each one of you says, "I follow Paul," "I follow Apollos," "I follow Cephas," and, "I follow Christ."
For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?
Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
Appearances » Deceitful » General references to
Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
He had a son, whose name was Saul, an impressive young man; and there was not among the children of Israel a better person than he. From his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.
It happened, when they had come, that he looked at Eliab, and said, "Surely Yahweh's anointed is before him."
Seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came to see if perhaps he might find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.
Arts and crafts » General references to
and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers.
whom he gathered together, with the workmen of like occupation, and said, "Sirs, you know that by this business we have our wealth.
The voice of harpists, minstrels, flute players, and trumpeters will be heard no more at all in you. No craftsman, of whatever craft, will be found any more at all in you. The sound of a mill will be heard no more at all in you.
Asceticism » General references to
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Then John's disciples came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don't fast?"
Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren't of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,
Astronomy » Moon » General references to
God made the two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars.
for the precious things of the fruits of the sun, for the precious things of the growth of the moons,
The sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the nation had avenged themselves of their enemies. Isn't this written in the book of Jashar? The sun stayed in the midst of the sky, and didn't hurry to go down about a whole day.
He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows when to set.
Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion, and in Jerusalem; and before his elders will be glory.
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.
Atheism » General references to
Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.
The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God.
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.
An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: "There is no fear of God before his eyes."
lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
They have denied Yahweh, and said, "It is not he; neither shall evil come on us; neither shall we see sword nor famine.
Attributes of God » Power of God » General references to
Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all.
But if you will go, take action, be strong for the battle. God will overthrow you before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to overthrow."
He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.
God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.
Who by his power forms the mountains, having armed yourself with strength;
Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.
Yahweh is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Yahweh has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
(14:24) Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,
(14:26) to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Nevertheless certain men of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.
When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces. They said, "Yahweh, he is God! Yahweh, he is God!"
Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there was gathered together to him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very bitterly.
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, "He told me everything that I did."
The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to
Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.
Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.
Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will live before him.
religious Awakenings » General references to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Nevertheless certain men of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.
When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces. They said, "Yahweh, he is God! Yahweh, he is God!"
Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there was gathered together to him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very bitterly.
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, "He told me everything that I did."
The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Babylon » General references to
The beginning of his kingdom was Babel, Erech, Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
The pillars of brass that were in the house of Yahweh, and the bases and the bronze sea that were in the house of Yahweh, did the Chaldeans break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.
that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!"
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: wail for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.
balaam » General references to
When Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to the City of Moab, which is on the border of the Arnon, which is in the utmost part of the border.
Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab.
He sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, "Behold, there is a people who came out from Egypt. Behold, they cover the surface of the earth, and they are staying opposite me.
God said to Balaam, "You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people; for they are blessed."
They killed the kings of Midian with the rest of their slain: Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they killed with the sword.
Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against Yahweh in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of Yahweh.
My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of Yahweh."
forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing;
Beggars » General references to
He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's. He has set the world on them.
I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.
Birds » General references to
God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."
The fear of you and the dread of you will be on every animal of the earth, and on every bird of the sky. Everything that the ground teems with, and all the fish of the sea are delivered into your hand.
If a bird's nest chance to be before you in the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs, and the hen sitting on the young, or on the eggs, you shall not take the hen with the young:
God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of sky."
"'These you shall detest among the birds; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the vulture, and the black vulture,
The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes through the paths of the seas.
and wherever the children of men dwell, the animals of the field and the birds of the sky has he given into your hand, and has made you to rule over them all: you are the head of gold.
Boldness » Boldness, holy » General references to
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
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AssuranceAdoption, Results OfAccess To God, Through ChristFaith, As Basis Of SalvationAssurance, By Faith In ChristAccess To God, The Characteristics OfAssurance, nature ofMission, Of Jesus ChristOptimismPrayer, And FaithPrayer, As A Relationship With GodReconciliation, Of The World To GodAdmission Into God's PresenceBenefits Of Faith In ChristBeing Strong
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
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Adoption, Results Ofevil, believers' responses toBeing ConfidentAccess To God, The Characteristics OfDependenceAssurance, nature ofBoldness, Comes FromGrace, And Christian LifeGrace, And SalvationMercy, Response To God'sPrayer, As A Response To GodPrayer, As Asking GodSalvation, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, ArmourOvercoming DiscouragementGod, Grace OfSaints, Communion With GodPrayer, Offered With
For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.
physical Bondage » In prison » General references to
The king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea; for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.
The Philistines laid hold on him, and put out his eyes; and they brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he ground at the mill in the prison.
He put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.
They put him in custody, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.
But this is a robbed and plundered people. All of them are snared in holes, and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey, and no one delivers; and a spoil, and no one says, 'Restore them!'
He put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon, and put him in prison until the day of his death.
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were loosened.
Bread » General references to
A man from Baal Shalishah came, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and fresh ears of grain in his sack. He said, "Give to the people, that they may eat."
wine that makes glad the heart of man, oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.
Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by David his son to Saul.
Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.
I will get a morsel of bread so you can refresh your heart. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant." They said, "Very well, do as you have said."
The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.
Give us today our daily bread.
Or who is there among you, who, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?
Brotherly love » General references to
This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.
If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don't have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don't use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAdventureCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchSelf IndulgenceService To GodSlavery, SpiritualUnselfishnessCarnalityAbuse, Of Christian FreedomLove To Others Shown InCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, The Goals Of4th of julyBrotherly LoveAnarchyAgape LoveLiving For The Material
This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.
Cain » General references to
By faith, Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he had testimony given to him that he was righteous, God testifying with respect to his gifts; and through it he, being dead, still speaks.
unlike Cain, who was of the evil one, and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Again she gave birth, to Cain's brother Abel. Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
Woe to them! For they went in the way of Cain, and ran riotously in the error of Balaam for hire, and perished in Korah's rebellion.
Cain went out from Yahweh's presence, and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
Christ » Denial of » General references to
For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."
Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,
Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."
They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, "You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!" But he denied it before them all, saying, "I don't know what you are talking about."
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."
having become so much better than the angels, as he has inherited a more excellent name than they have.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'
His eyes are a flame of fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has names written and a name written which no one knows but he himself.
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the law,
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the law,
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
After this, Jesus, seeing that all things were now finished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I am thirsty."
Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
But there are some of you who don't believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who didn't believe, and who it was who would betray him.
For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, "You are not all clean."
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
After this, Jesus, seeing that all things were now finished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I am thirsty."
Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
But there are some of you who don't believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who didn't believe, and who it was who would betray him.
For he knew him who would betray him, therefore he said, "You are not all clean."
Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"
Church » Security of » General references to
Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can't be moved, but remains forever.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
You shall be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety.
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.
Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed."
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
"You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
Church » Enemies of » General references to
Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!
Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
Yahweh, you know; remember me, and visit me, and avenge me of my persecutors; don't take me away in your longsuffering: know that for your sake I have suffered reproach.
Our pursuers are on our necks: We are weary, and have no rest.
Church » Head of, Christ the » General references to
He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,
but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, Christ;
For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
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and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God's growth.
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Verse Concepts
Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Church » Flock, God's » General references to
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Verse Concepts
Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Circumcision » General references to
Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can't be saved."
This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your seed after you. Every male among you shall be circumcised.
The uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that soul shall be cut off from his people. He has broken my covenant."
Joshua made himself flint knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.
Paul wanted to have him go out with him, and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts; for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
Was anyone called having been circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
But not even Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised.
Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.
As many as desire to look good in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Cities » General references to
They said, "Come, let's build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top reaches to the sky, and let's make ourselves a name, lest we be scattered abroad on the surface of the whole earth."
Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash strike him, and recovered the cities of Israel.
However the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified, [and] very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.
What if there are fifty righteous within the city? Will you consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous who are in it?
He gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was around every city, he laid up in the same.
It shall be, when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you didn't build,
Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
duties of Citizens » General references to
Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you."
They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
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ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
Civic duties » General references to
Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you."
They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
Civil strife » General references to
They were broken in pieces, nation against nation, and city against city; for God troubled them with all adversity.
Don't let your heart faint, neither fear for the news that shall be heard in the land; for news shall come one year, and after that in another year [shall come] news, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don't be troubled. For those must happen, but the end is not yet.
Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
Clothing » General references to
Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Yahweh God made coats of skins for Adam and for his wife, and clothed them.
Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son.
You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet delicately, who put ornaments of gold on your clothing.
In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,
Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"
Commandments » General references to
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
Therefore you shall keep all the commandment which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land, where you go over to possess it;
He answered them, "Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?
This is the first and great commandment.
Condemnation » General references to
But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.
Congregation » General references to
"'If the whole congregation of Israel sins, and the thing is hidden from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done any of the things which Yahweh has commanded not to be done, and are guilty;
"Bring out of the camp him who cursed; and let all who heard him lay their hands on his head, and let all the congregation stone him.
then it shall be, if it be done unwittingly, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh, with the meal offering of it, and the drink offering of it, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering.
He who is wounded in the stones, or has his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the assembly of Yahweh.
Conscience » General references to
let's draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our body washed with pure water,
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how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, "Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until this day."
in that they show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience testifying with them, and their thoughts among themselves accusing or else excusing them)
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
However, that knowledge isn't in all men. But some, with consciousness of the idol until now, eat as of a thing sacrificed to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.
Whatever is sold in the butcher shop, eat, asking no question for the sake of conscience,
Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
Conversion » General references to » Joyful believers used as instruments in
Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors your ways. Sinners shall be converted to you.
Conversion » General references to » The supreme task of the church
Brothers, if any among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.
Conversion » General references to » Essential to entrance into God's kingdom
and said, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Conversion » General references to » Prepares for Christian service
but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."
Conversion » General references to » The divine law the agent in
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Verse Concepts
Conversion » General references to » Encouraged upon all men
"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,
Courtesy » General references to
Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,
Verse Concepts
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
The next day, we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself.
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
Cruelty » General references to
Don't deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out cruelty.
The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
Cursing » General references to
For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies which they utter.
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn't delight in blessing, and it was far from him.
With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.
Daniel » General references to
When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.
But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run back and forth, and knowledge shall be increased."
Now among these were, of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, who was gone forth to kill the wise men of Babylon;
Then Daniel answered before the king, Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years about which the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah the prophet, for the accomplishing of the desolations of Jerusalem, even seventy years.
though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, says the Lord Yahweh.
Days » of the Lord » General references to
are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.
as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.
The Dead » Mourning for » General references to
David said to Joab, and to all the people who were with him, Tear your clothes, and clothe yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. King David followed the bier.
Forty days were fulfilled for him, for that is how many the days it takes to embalm. The Egyptians wept for him for seventy days.
When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.
The children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping in the mourning for Moses were ended.
They mourned, and wept, and fasted until evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Yahweh, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
He who was dead came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Free him, and let him go."
The Dead » General references to
It happened in those days that she fell sick, and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.
He who was dead came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Free him, and let him go."
Deborah » General references to
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
Deborah said to Barak, "Go; for this is the day in which Yahweh has delivered Sisera into your hand. Hasn't Yahweh gone out before you?" So Barak went down from Mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Denial of Christ » General references to
For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."
Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,
Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."
They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven.
Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, "You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!" But he denied it before them all, saying, "I don't know what you are talking about."
If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he also will deny us.
But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
Deserts » General references to
But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert."
The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. He took them, and withdrew apart to a deserted place of a city called Bethsaida.
The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
When it was day, he departed and went into an uninhabited place, and the multitudes looked for him, and came to him, and held on to him, so that he wouldn't go away from them.
They said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please let us go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to Yahweh, our God, lest he fall on us with pestilence, or with the sword."
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
Who do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth who I desire besides you.
With my soul have I desired you in the night. Yes, with my spirit within me will I seek you earnestly; for when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Yahweh gave them rest all around.
God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.
Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.
Desires » General references to
To the woman he said, "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you."
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came near to him, saying, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we will ask."
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
Desolation of the wicked » General references to
How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors.
For the company of the godless shall be barren, and fire shall consume the tents of bribery.
Evil shall kill the wicked. Those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.
Despair » General references to
In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.
Moses spoke so to the children of Israel, but they didn't listen to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
so that you shall be mad for the sight of your eyes which you shall see.
My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope.
I said, My strength is perished, and my expectation from Yahweh.
Then he said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are clean cut off.
When neither sun nor stars shone on us for many days, and no small storm pressed on us, all hope that we would be saved was now taken away.
Discretion » General references to
For his God instructs him in right judgment, and teaches him.
Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has shown you all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as you.
Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,
When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that.
spiritual Disease » General references to
Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then isn't the health of the daughter of my people recovered?
Why should you be beaten more, that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
For thus says Yahweh, Your hurt is incurable, and your wound grievous.
For her wounds are incurable; for it has come even to Judah. It reaches to the gate of my people, even to Jerusalem.
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
new Dispensation » General references to
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
This phrase, "Yet once more," signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain.
God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Display » General references to
Hezekiah was pleased with them, and showed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, and all the house of his armor, and all that was found in his treasures. There was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah didn't show them.
He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.
Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
Divine Requirements » General references to
"Thus has Yahweh of Armies spoken, saying, 'Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother.
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Verse Concepts
These are the things that you shall do: speak every man the truth with his neighbor. Execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates,
Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Dreams » General references to
He said, "Hear now my words. If there is a prophet among you, I Yahweh will make myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream.
The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? says Yahweh.
"It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Yahweh God made coats of skins for Adam and for his wife, and clothed them.
Rebekah took the good clothes of Esau, her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob, her younger son.
You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet delicately, who put ornaments of gold on your clothing.
In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,
Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you."
They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
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ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
Earthly » Of priests honour » General references to
He died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
for I will promote you to very great honor, and whatever you say to me I will do. Please come therefore, and curse this people for me.'"
Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honor: and he provided him treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all kinds of goodly vessels;
Effeminacy » General references to
A sword is on their horses, and on their chariots, and on all the mixed people who are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is on her treasures, and they shall be robbed.
In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble and fear because of the shaking of the hand of Yahweh of Armies, which he shakes over them.
The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might has failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken.
Behold, your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.
Encouragement » General references to
Behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven you."
He said to them, "Don't be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him!
The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, "Cheer up, Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome."
Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.
He set the priests in their offices, and encouraged them to the service of the house of Yahweh.
For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Don't be afraid. I will help you.'
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! It is I! Don't be afraid."
Now I exhort you to cheer up, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.
Enoch » General references to
About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
Enoch walked with God after he became the father of Methuselah three hundred years, and became the father of sons and daughters.
By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
Esau » General references to
When Esau was forty years old, he took as wife Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite.
lest there be any sexually immoral person, or profane person, like Esau, who sold his birthright for one meal.
It happened, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, "My son?" He said to him, "Here I am."
The first came out red all over, like a hairy garment. They named him Esau.
Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.
It happened, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob had just gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting.
Now this is the history of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Even as it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
Estrangement » From God » General references to
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;
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Spiritual DeathDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFall Of Man, Consequences OfCommunicationGod, Revelation OfHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLonelinessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfStubbornness, Consequences OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfVeilsApathyCharacter Of WickedNations DescribedIgnorance Towards God, Leads ToInsensibilityEstrangement
The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
that you were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
Thus says Yahweh, "What unrighteousness have your fathers found in me, that they have gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?
that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols.
But the Levites who went far from me, when Israel went astray, who went astray from me after their idols, they shall bear their iniquity.
'These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.
Didn't Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? Yet among many nations was there no king like him, and he was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel. Nevertheless foreign women caused even him to sin.
Then his wife said to him, "Do you still maintain your integrity? Renounce God, and die."
But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Yahweh, that Obadiah took one hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
She fastened it with the pin, and said to him, "The Philistines are on you, Samson!" He awakened out of his sleep, and plucked away the pin of the beam, and the web.
Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I don't make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time!"
Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
Also Maacah, the mother of Asa the king, he removed from being queen, because she had made an abominable image for an Asherah; and Asa cut down her image, and made dust of it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron.
Then Zeresh his wife and all his friends said to him, "Let a gallows be made fifty cubits high, and in the morning speak to the king about hanging Mordecai on it. Then go in merrily with the king to the banquet." This pleased Haman, so he had the gallows made.
Evil » Devices » General references to
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.
But they say, It is in vain; for we will walk after our own devices, and we will do everyone after the stubbornness of his evil heart.
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.
He said to me, Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
"Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;"
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Evil » Way » General references to
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths:
The way of peace they don't know; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whoever goes therein does not know peace.
"Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.
Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Evil » Activity » General references to
For they don't sleep, unless they do evil. Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.
a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their paths.
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Evil » Slander » General references to
I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won't tolerate one who is haughty and conceited.
Take heed everyone of his neighbor, and don't trust in any brother; for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will go about with slanders.
For I have heard the slander of many, terror on every side, while they conspire together against me, they plot to take away my life.
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Experience (knowledge experimental) » General references to
I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Fasting » General references to
Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.
But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting. My prayer returned into my own bosom.
Why have we fasted,' [say they], 'and you don't see? [why] have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your labors.
When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and meal offering, I will not accept them; but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.
"Speak to all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and in the seventh month for these seventy years, did you at all fast to me, really to me?
Feasts » General references to
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.
So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before Yahweh our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.
So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.
Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
He prepared great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel.
They were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brothers had made preparation for them.
When these days were fulfilled, the king made a seven day feast for all the people who were present in Shushan the palace, both great and small, in the court of the garden of the king's palace.
He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast." So they took it.
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."
Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
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Fetters » General references to
Therefore Yahweh brought on them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
They killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon.
The Philistines laid hold on him, and put out his eyes; and they brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he ground at the mill in the prison.
because he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the fetters broken in pieces. Nobody had the strength to tame him.
Fish » General references to
"'These you may eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, that you may eat.
The birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes through the paths of the seas.
He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." They cast it therefore, and now they weren't able to draw it in for the multitude of fish.
God created the large sea creatures, and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed, after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind. God saw that it was good.
God's Flock » General references to
For I know that after my departure, vicious wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Verse Concepts
Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
Don't be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
Folly » Of men » General references to
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
As a dog that returns to his vomit, so is a fool who repeats his folly.
This is the destiny of those who are foolish, and of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
Spiritual food » General references to
I am the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes, to him I will give of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows but he who receives it.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of my God.
Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which doesn't satisfy? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
I am the living bread which came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. Yes, the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."
I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
In this mountain, Yahweh of Armies will make all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of choice wines, of fat things full of marrow, of well refined choice wines.
I will feed them with good pasture; and on the mountains of the height of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie down in a good fold; and on fat pasture shall they feed on the mountains of Israel.
and all ate the same spiritual food; and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of a spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.
Forsaking God » General references to
Those of you that escape shall remember me among the nations where they shall be carried captive, how that I have been broken with their lewd heart, which has departed from me, and with their eyes, which play the prostitute after their idols: and they shall loathe themselves in their own sight for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.
For I was ashamed to ask of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken to the king, saying, "The hand of our God is on all those who seek him, for good; but his power and his wrath is against all those who forsake him."
You have rejected me, says Yahweh, you have gone backward: therefore have I stretched out my hand against you, and destroyed you; I am weary with repenting.
forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing;
"For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
and he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin! Yahweh is with you, while you are with him; and if you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will forsake you.
I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, in that they have forsaken me, and have burned incense to other gods, and worshiped the works of their own hands.
It will happen, when you say, 'Why has Yahweh our God done all these things to us?' Then you shall say to them, 'Just like you have forsaken me, and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall serve strangers in a land that is not yours.'
Spiritual foundation » General references to
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed."
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
"You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need;
It happened, when he had made an end of speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
As soon as the boy was gone, David arose out of [a place] toward the South, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times. They kissed one another, and wept one with another, and David wept the most.
I had no relief for my spirit, because I didn't find Titus, my brother, but taking my leave of them, I went out into Macedonia.
Friendship » General references to » Among believers
It happened, while they talked and questioned together, that Jesus himself came near, and went with them.
I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.
They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine.
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Fellowship, Among BelieversEdification, Means OfFriendship Among BelieversMaintaining FaithPeople Encouraging OthersEncouragementPeace And ComfortFaith And TrustSharingFriendship And LoveHope And FaithEncouraging One AnotherHaving FaithEncouraging OthersFriendship And TrustSupportTrust In Relationships
I thank my God whenever I remember you,
for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;
Verse Concepts
Friendship » General references to » Divine (of God)
Didn't you, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham your friend forever?
and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness;" and he was called the friend of God.
Yahweh spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. He turned again into the camp, but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, didn't depart out of the Tent.
With him I will speak mouth to mouth, even plainly, and not in riddles; and he shall see Yahweh's form. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?"
There has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom Yahweh knew face to face,
Friendship » General references to » Christ's
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' breast.
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Jesus wept. The Jews therefore said, "See how much affection he had for him!"
No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn't know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you.
Friendship » General references to » Mary magdalene and other women
Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Ittai answered the king, and said, "As Yahweh lives, and as my lord the king lives, surely in what place my lord the king shall is, whether for death or for life, even there also will your servant be."
Friendship » General references to » Profitable
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.
Friendship » General references to » Examples of constancy
Friendship » General references to » The desire for many friends, perilous
A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Friendship » General references to » Old friends to be cherished
Don't forsake your friend and your father's friend. Don't go to your brother's house in the day of your disaster: better is a neighbor who is near than a distant brother.
Friendship » General references to » True, is unchangeable
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
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Bad FriendsGood FriendsBest friendBad CounselAppreciationBad InfluenceAdversityBeing In LoveBeing A FriendIntimacyLoyaltyLove, For One AnotherFriendshipRelationshipsBrotherly LoveChoosing FriendsLove Between RelativesA Mans CharacterA Time For LoveCommunication In MarriageHard TimesFriends
Best FriendsFamily LoveSiblingsFriendship And LoveLove And FamilyFamily And FriendsRelationship TroublesStress And Hard TimesFamily ProblemsOvercoming Hard TimesFriendship KjvStaying Strong During Hard TimesFamily ConflictHardshipGetting Through Hard TimesFake FriendsBrothers LoveTrue FriendsSibling Loveproblemsoverworking
Friendship » General references to » Stimulating
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
Friendship » General references to » Onesiphorus
May the Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain,
Friendship » General references to » Christ's pre-eminent
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
Friendship » General references to » Priscilla and aquila
who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.
Friendship » General references to » Elisha
Elijah said to Elisha, "Please wait here, for Yahweh has sent me as far as Bethel." Elisha said, "As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel.
Friendship » General references to » Thomas
Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, "Let's go also, that we may die with him."
Friendship » General references to » Christ
Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
natural Fruit » General references to
When it was time, he sent a servant to the farmer to get from the farmer his share of the fruit of the vineyard.
When David was a little past the top [of the ascent], behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, and one hundred clusters of raisins, and one hundred summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.
Seeing a fig tree by the road, he came to it, and found nothing on it but leaves. He said to it, "Let there be no fruit from you forever!" Immediately the fig tree withered away.
God said, "Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after their kind, with its seed in it, on the earth;" and it was so.
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Without defect
being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Many varieties of
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
They are planted in Yahweh's house. They will flourish in our God's courts. They will still bring forth fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Perennial
By the river on its bank, on this side and on that side, shall grow every tree for food, whose leaf shall not wither, neither shall its fruit fail: it shall bring forth new fruit every month, because its waters issue out of the sanctuary; and its fruit shall be for food, and its leaf for healing.
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty.
Fruit, spiritual » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Gentleness » General references to
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,
not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
gideon » General references to
The angel of Yahweh came, and sat under the oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained to Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.
They took the two princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb, and Zeeb they killed at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian: and they brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon beyond the Jordan.
So he brought down the people to the water; and Yahweh said to Gideon, "Everyone who laps of the water with his tongue, like a dog laps, you shall set him by himself; likewise everyone who bows down on his knees to drink."
Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as Yahweh had spoken to him: and it happened, because he feared his father's household and the men of the city, so that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.
Gideon said to God, "If you will save Israel by my hand, as you have spoken,
So Gideon, and the hundred men who were with him, came to the outermost part of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch, when they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and broke in pieces the pitchers that were in their hands.
Gideon the son of Joash returned from the battle from the ascent of Heres.
Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, "Rule over us, both you, and your son, and your son's son also; for you have saved us out of the hand of Midian."
Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the tomb of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
God » Judgments of » General references to
I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahweh of Armies.
Verse Concepts
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. Yahweh, you preserve man and animal.
Therefore tell the children of Israel, 'I am Yahweh, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments:
With pestilence and with blood will I enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him, and on his hordes, and on the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing shower, and great hailstones, fire, and sulfur.
For I will go through the land of Egypt in that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and animal. Against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am Yahweh.
Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.
and I will execute judgments on Moab; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
I will make Pathros desolate, and will set a fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments on No.
I will set my glory among the nations; and all the nations shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid on them.
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
For you are our Father, though Abraham doesn't know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us: you, Yahweh, are our Father; our Redeemer from everlasting is your name.
Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
But now, Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.
A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
Therefore David blessed Yahweh before all the assembly; and David said, "You are blessed, Yahweh, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
God » Works of » General references to
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;
They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, "Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.
The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in their hearts, yet so that man can't find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.
Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us. They can't be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
God » Wisdom of » General references to
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Jesus answered them, "Isn't this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God?
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the foreigners of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As Yahweh, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word."
Because of the ground which is cracked, because no rain has been in the land, the plowmen are disappointed, they cover their heads.
Yahweh, I cry to you, For the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame has burned all the trees of the field.
"I also have withheld the rain from you, when there were yet three months to the harvest; and I caused it to rain on one city, and caused it not to rain on another city. One place was rained on, and the piece where it didn't rain withered.
I called for a drought on the land, on the mountains, on the grain, on the new wine, on the oil, on that which the ground brings forth, on men, on livestock, and on all the labor of the hands."
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it didn't rain on the earth for three years and six months.
God » Providence of » General references to
See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?
Who provides for the raven his prey, when his young ones cry to God, and wander for lack of food?
"Aren't two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father's will,
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
God's Judgments » General references to
I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahweh of Armies.
Verse Concepts
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like a great deep. Yahweh, you preserve man and animal.
Therefore tell the children of Israel, 'I am Yahweh, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments:
With pestilence and with blood will I enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him, and on his hordes, and on the many peoples who are with him, an overflowing shower, and great hailstones, fire, and sulfur.
For I will go through the land of Egypt in that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and animal. Against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am Yahweh.
Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.
and I will execute judgments on Moab; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
I will make Pathros desolate, and will set a fire in Zoan, and will execute judgments on No.
I will set my glory among the nations; and all the nations shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid on them.
God's Judgments » Plagues » General references to
Those who died by the plague were twenty-four thousand.
Moses said to Aaron, "Take your censer, and put fire from off the altar in it, and lay incense on it, and carry it quickly to the congregation, and make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from Yahweh! The plague has begun."
then Yahweh will make your plagues wonderful, and the plagues of your seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and severe sicknesses, and of long continuance.
"'If you walk contrary to me, and won't listen to me, then I will bring seven times more plagues on you according to your sins.
even those men who did bring up an evil report of the land, died by the plague before Yahweh.
Gospel » General references to
giving vengeance to those who don't know God, and to those who don't obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,
But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
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and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.
Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.
Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
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If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ.
Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who perish;
on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
greed » General references to
His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.
Her leaders judge for bribes, and her priests teach for a price, and her prophets of it tell fortunes for money: yet they lean on Yahweh, and say, "Isn't Yahweh in the midst of us? No disaster will come on us."
Yes, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds who can't understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don't withhold.
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.
Happiness » General references to
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. A praise psalm by David.
Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
Harlots » General references to
You shall not bring the hire of a prostitute, or the wages of a dog, into the house of Yahweh your God for any vow: for even both these are an abomination to Yahweh your God.
A widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute, these he shall not marry: but a virgin of his own people shall he take as a wife.
"'Don't profane your daughter, to make her a prostitute; lest the land fall to prostitution, and the land become full of wickedness.
Heathen » General references to
The children of Israel who had come again out of the captivity, and all such as had separated themselves to them from the filthiness of the nations of the land, to seek Yahweh, the God of Israel, ate,
But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yes, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the nations, whom Yahweh cast out from before the children of Israel.
In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken.
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
I will set my glory among the nations; and all the nations shall see my judgment that I have executed, and my hand that I have laid on them.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "Yahweh has done great things for them."
and walked in the statutes of the nations, whom Yahweh cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they made.
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Heavenly » Father » General references to
For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear:
For you are our Father, though Abraham doesn't know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us: you, Yahweh, are our Father; our Redeemer from everlasting is your name.
Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
But now, Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.
A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
Therefore David blessed Yahweh before all the assembly; and David said, "You are blessed, Yahweh, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Heredity » General references to
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.
The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
keeping loving kindness for thousands, forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin; and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the children's children, on the third and on the fourth generation."
You will not join them in burial, because you have destroyed your land. You have killed your people. The seed of evildoers will not be named forever.
Our fathers sinned, and are no more; We have borne their iniquities.
What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
Those of you who are left will pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.
Let us lie down in our shame, and let our confusion cover us; for we have sinned against Yahweh our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day. We have not obeyed the voice of Yahweh our God."
hezekiah » General references to
Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place.
In those days was Hezekiah sick to death. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Set your house in order; for you shall die, and not live.'"
It happened in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.
They said to him, "Thus says Hezekiah, 'This day is a day of trouble, of rebuke, and of rejection; for the children have come to the point of birth, and there is no strength to deliver them.
Hezekiah answered, "It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten steps. Nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps."
Holiness » General references to
In that day there will be on the bells of the horses, "HOLY TO YAHWEH;" and the pots in Yahweh's house will be like the bowls before the altar.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
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A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.
to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
They made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote on it a writing, like the engravings of a signet: "HOLY TO YAHWEH."
For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
Holy » General references to » Ambition
"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
Don't you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the assembly.
Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
Home » General references to
He didn't allow him, but said to him, "Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you."
When a man takes a new wife, he shall not go out in the army, neither shall he be assigned any business: he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer his wife whom he has taken.
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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Caring For ParentsLove Between RelativesHonouring ParentsPeople ProvidingChildren, responsibilities to GodFamiliesparentingRaising ChildrenWomen's RolesResponsibilityFamily FirstMotherhoodParenting ResponsibilitiesRespecting ParentsGrandmothersLeaving Parents For SpouseFathers Responsibilitiesparenthoodpiety
Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.
I went out full, and Yahweh has brought me home again empty; why do you call me Naomi, since Yahweh has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?"
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If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh."
Humility of Christ » General references to
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the law,
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
Who do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth who I desire besides you.
With my soul have I desired you in the night. Yes, with my spirit within me will I seek you earnestly; for when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and Yahweh gave them rest all around.
God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.
Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.
Hypocrisy » General references to
Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Ignorance » Spiritual » General references to
The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master's crib; but Israel doesn't know, my people don't consider."
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;
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as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
"Indeed they don't know to do right," says Yahweh, "Who hoard plunder and loot in their palaces."
But they don't know the thoughts of Yahweh, neither do they understand his counsel; for he has gathered them like the sheaves to the threshing floor.
The way of peace they don't know; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whoever goes therein does not know peace.
Then I said, "Surely these are poor. They are foolish; for they don't know the way of Yahweh, nor the law of their God.
For being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn't subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
Immortality » General references to
For they can't die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.
then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.
Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death."
This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die.
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Impurity » General references to
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
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but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;
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Sexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffectionsexGreedMoviesSexual ImmoralityPassionBeing GaySexual Purity
but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
who having become callous gave themselves up to lust, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;
I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.
Therefore God also gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves,
Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of your property.' He divided his livelihood between them.
and they said, "Yahweh commanded my lord to give the land for inheritance by lot to the children of Israel: and my lord was commanded by Yahweh to give the inheritance of Zelophehad our brother to his daughters.
They came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, "Yahweh commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers." Therefore according to the commandment of Yahweh he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father.
The second lot came out for Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. Their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the children of Judah.
Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man to his inheritance to possess the land.
The near kinsman said, "I can't redeem it for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption for yourself; for I can't redeem it."
So Hanamel my uncle's son came to me in the court of the guard according to the word of Yahweh, and said to me, Please buy my field that is in Anathoth, which is in the land of Benjamin; for the right of inheritance is yours, and the redemption is yours; buy it for yourself. Then I knew that this was the word of Yahweh.
Insecurity of the wicked » General references to
therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly in an instant.
Give glory to Yahweh your God, before he causes darkness, and before your feet stumble on the dark mountains, and, while you look for light, he turns it into the shadow of death, and makes it gross darkness.
Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:
Therefore their way shall be to them as slippery places in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein; for I will bring evil on them, even the year of their visitation, says Yahweh.
Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one builds up a wall, behold, they plaster it with whitewash: tell those who plaster it with whitewash, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and you, great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it.
Everyone who hears these words of mine, and doesn't do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell -- and great was its fall."
Israel » Judges of » General references to
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
I commanded your judges at that time, saying, Hear [the causes] between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the foreigner who is living with him.
He went from year to year in circuit to Bethel and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh, who shall entreat for him?" Notwithstanding, they didn't listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh was minded to kill them.
You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which Yahweh your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and [the judges] judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
It happened on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from the morning to the evening.
saying, "There was a judge in a certain city who didn't fear God, and didn't respect man.
Jerubbaal » General references to
The angel of Yahweh came, and sat under the oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained to Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.
They took the two princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb, and Zeeb they killed at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian: and they brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon beyond the Jordan.
So he brought down the people to the water; and Yahweh said to Gideon, "Everyone who laps of the water with his tongue, like a dog laps, you shall set him by himself; likewise everyone who bows down on his knees to drink."
Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as Yahweh had spoken to him: and it happened, because he feared his father's household and the men of the city, so that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.
Gideon said to God, "If you will save Israel by my hand, as you have spoken,
So Gideon, and the hundred men who were with him, came to the outermost part of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch, when they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and broke in pieces the pitchers that were in their hands.
Gideon the son of Joash returned from the battle from the ascent of Heres.
Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, "Rule over us, both you, and your son, and your son's son also; for you have saved us out of the hand of Midian."
Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the tomb of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Jerusalem » General references to
It happened, at the return of the year, at the time when kings go out [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem.
She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.
David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, "Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom. Make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword."
The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty-three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, "Unless you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in here;" thinking, "David can't come in here."
Now it happened when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;
But the man wouldn't stay that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus (the same is Jerusalem): and there were with him a couple of donkeys saddled; his concubine also was with him.
David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took the ten women his concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in custody, and provided them with sustenance, but didn't go in to them. So they were shut up to the day of their death, living in widowhood.
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the princes of the fathers' [houses] of the children of Israel, to king Solomon in Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of Yahweh out of the city of David, which is Zion.
Jewels » General references to
They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to Yahweh.
We have brought Yahweh's offering, what every man has gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for our souls before Yahweh."
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
The servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians."
Joy » Earthly » General references to
Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
Whatever my eyes desired, I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy, for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor, and this was my portion from all my labor.
For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.
Gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there will be no singing, neither joyful noise. Nobody will tread out wine in the presses. I have made the shouting stop.
Lament, mourn, and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
Judges of israel » General references to
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the prosecutor deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
I commanded your judges at that time, saying, Hear [the causes] between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the foreigner who is living with him.
He went from year to year in circuit to Bethel and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh, who shall entreat for him?" Notwithstanding, they didn't listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh was minded to kill them.
You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which Yahweh your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.
He set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,
If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and [the judges] judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
It happened on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from the morning to the evening.
saying, "There was a judge in a certain city who didn't fear God, and didn't respect man.
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;
About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him."
In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.
I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.
For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,
But the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. Before him all the nations will be gathered, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
spiritual Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn't be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
neither will they say, 'Look, here!' or, 'Look, there!' for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you."
Knowledge » Knowledge, experimental » General references to
I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
experimental Knowledge » General references to
I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.
With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.
I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'
I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge."
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
They rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in Yahweh your God, so you shall be established! Believe his prophets, so you shall prosper."
"Don't touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!"
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Yahweh, that Obadiah took one hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house."
but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against his people, until there was no remedy.
He said, "Hear now my words. If there is a prophet among you, I Yahweh will make myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream.
Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, "What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"
We see no miraculous signs. There is no longer any prophet, neither is there among us anyone who knows how long.
Leaders » Religious priests » General references to
Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people." They took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.
Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.
He sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of cattle to Yahweh.
The priests went in to the inner part of the house of Yahweh, to cleanse it, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of Yahweh into the court of the house of Yahweh. The Levites took it, to carry it out abroad to the brook Kidron.
Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Yahweh had brought Israel out of Egypt.
The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.
Life » Eternal » General references to
These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
But now, being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification, and the result of eternal life.
I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."
in hope of eternal life, which God, who can't lie, promised before time began;
This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life.
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
Eternal life » General references to
These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
But now, being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification, and the result of eternal life.
I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Don't work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."
in hope of eternal life, which God, who can't lie, promised before time began;
This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life.
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
Light, spiritual » General references to
and if you draw out your soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then your light shall rise in darkness, and your obscurity be as the noonday;
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
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to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.
For you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh will light up my darkness.
Lions » General references to
David said to Saul, "Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when a lion or a bear came, and took a lamb out of the flock,
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnah, and came to the vineyards of Timnah: and behold, a young lion roared against him.
When he had gone, a lion met him by the way, and killed him. His body was cast in the way, and the donkey stood by it. The lion also stood by the body.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.
Living water » Eze 47; re 22 » General references to
"Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun strike them: for he who has mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water he will guide them.
Yahweh, the hope of Israel, all who forsake you shall be disappointed. Those who depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken Yahweh, the spring of living waters.
a fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, flowing streams from Lebanon. Beloved
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » General references to
but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried in a good old age.
Love » Brotherly » General references to
This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.
If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don't have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don't use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.
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Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAdventureCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchSelf IndulgenceService To GodSlavery, SpiritualUnselfishnessCarnalityAbuse, Of Christian FreedomLove To Others Shown InCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, The Goals Of4th of julyBrotherly LoveAnarchyAgape LoveLiving For The Material
This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,
And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.
Man's » Immortality » General references to
For they can't die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.
then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.
Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death."
This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die.
to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
The humble also will increase their joy in Yahweh, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.
Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Meekness » General references to » A fruit of the Spirit
Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren't tempted.
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;
Verse Concepts
Attitudes, to other peopleLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfHumilityMinistry, In The ChurchTemperUnselfishnessViolenceLove To Others Shown InForbearanceBrotherly LoveAgape LoveThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleBe Humble!Be Patient!GentlenessLove Fellow Christians!Communication In MarriageUnitySuffering
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Meekness » General references to » Essential in teaching
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Meekness » General references to » To be sought
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh's anger.
Meekness » General references to » Precious in God's sight
but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Meekness » General references to » Non-resistance a mark of
To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.
Mephibosheth » General references to
Then the king said to Ziba, "Behold, all that pertains to Mephibosheth is yours." Ziba said, "I do obeisance. Let me find favor in your sight, my lord, O king."
Now Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son who was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the news came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel; and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it happened, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, and fell on his face, and did obeisance. David said, "Mephibosheth." He answered, "Behold, your servant!"
Meteorology » Whirlwind » General references to
I looked, and behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, a great cloud, with flashing lightning, and a brightness around it, and out of its midst as it were glowing metal, out of the midst of the fire.
It happened, when Yahweh would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.
Then Yahweh answered Job out of the whirlwind,
Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep away the green and the burning alike.
Mocking » General references to
"The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
Against whom do you sport yourselves? Against whom do you make a wide mouth, and stick out your tongue? Aren't you children of disobedience, a seed of falsehood,
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."
Mourning » General references to
David said to Joab, and to all the people who were with him, Tear your clothes, and clothe yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. King David followed the bier.
Forty days were fulfilled for him, for that is how many the days it takes to embalm. The Egyptians wept for him for seventy days.
When all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they wept for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.
The children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping in the mourning for Moses were ended.
They mourned, and wept, and fasted until evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Yahweh, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.
Music » Musicians » General references to
His brother's name was Jubal, who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe.
The men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and [others of] the Levites, all who were skillful with instruments of music.
Let our lord now command your servants who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. It shall happen, when the evil spirit from God is on you, that he shall play with his hand, and you shall be well."
The number of them, with their brothers who were instructed in singing to Yahweh, even all who were skillful, was two hundred eighty-eight.
Musicians » General references to
His brother's name was Jubal, who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe.
The men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and [others of] the Levites, all who were skillful with instruments of music.
Let our lord now command your servants who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. It shall happen, when the evil spirit from God is on you, that he shall play with his hand, and you shall be well."
The number of them, with their brothers who were instructed in singing to Yahweh, even all who were skillful, was two hundred eighty-eight.
Nearness to God » General references to
Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Verse Concepts
I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth.
He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.
the Needy » General references to
For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.
But I will leave in the midst of you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.
For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always have me.
Old age » General references to » Devoid of pleasure
Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them;"
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Old age » General references to » Promised to abraham
but you will go to your fathers in peace. You will be buried in a good old age.
Old age » General references to » Rules of conduct for
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience: and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
Old age » General references to » Divine presence in
and even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs will I carry you. I have made, and I will bear; yes, I will carry, and will deliver.
Old age » General references to » Prayer concerning
Don't reject me in my old age. Don't forsake me when my strength fails.
Ornaments » Jewels » General references to
They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to Yahweh.
We have brought Yahweh's offering, what every man has gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make atonement for our souls before Yahweh."
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
The servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians."
Ostentation » In dress » General references to
Hezekiah was pleased with them, and showed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, and all the house of his armor, and all that was found in his treasures. There was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah didn't show them.
He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even one hundred eighty days.
Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, the multitude of his children, all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
So on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and they had entered into the place of hearing with the commanding officers and principal men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » General references to
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me.
The wicked go astray from the womb. They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies.
keeping loving kindness for thousands, forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin; and that will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the children's children, on the third and on the fourth generation."
You will not join them in burial, because you have destroyed your land. You have killed your people. The seed of evildoers will not be named forever.
Our fathers sinned, and are no more; We have borne their iniquities.
What do you mean, that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge?
Those of you who are left will pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.
Let us lie down in our shame, and let our confusion cover us; for we have sinned against Yahweh our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day. We have not obeyed the voice of Yahweh our God."
Parsimony » General references to
"Why wasn't this ointment sold for three hundred denarii, and given to the poor?"
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
You have not brought me of your sheep for burnt offerings; neither have you honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense.
a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste?
Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In tithes and offerings.
There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: wealth kept by its owner to his harm.
Passover » General references to
Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover to Yahweh your God; for in the month of Abib Yahweh your God brought you forth out of Egypt by night.
Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed in our place.
This is how you shall eat it: with your belt on your waist, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste: it is Yahweh's Passover.
They killed the Passover, and the priests sprinkled [the blood which they received] of their hand, and the Levites flayed them.
They traveled from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians,
Then they killed the Passover on the fourteenth [day] of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought burnt offerings into the house of Yahweh.
For the priests and the Levites had purified themselves together; all of them were pure: and they killed the Passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brothers the priests, and for themselves.
On the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the Passover, his disciples asked him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare that you may eat the Passover?"
Pathway of sin » General references to
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths:
The way of peace they don't know; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whoever goes therein does not know peace.
"Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.
Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.
For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;
For you are a holy people to Yahweh your God: Yahweh your God has chosen you to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;
Verse Concepts
Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect
He will send out his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
Who could bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who justifies.
Won't God avenge his chosen ones, who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the sake of the chosen ones, those days will be shortened.
God's People » General references to » Exalted above all nations
and to make you high above all nations that he has made, in praise, and in name, and in honor; and that you may be a holy people to Yahweh your God, as he has spoken.
Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace. A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David.
For Yahweh will not forsake his people for his great name's sake, because it has pleased Yahweh to make you a people to himself.
God's People » General references to » The law written upon their hearts
I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
"For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel. After those days," says the Lord; "I will put my laws into their mind, I will also write them on their heart. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Therefore I endure all things for the chosen ones' sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
God's People » General references to » Guided like a flock
Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
But he led forth his own people like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.
God's People » General references to » Prepared for service
He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord."
Simeon has reported how God first visited the nations, to take out of them a people for his name.
God's People » General references to » Chosen by jehovah
For you are a holy people to Yahweh your God, and Yahweh has chosen you to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.
God's People » General references to » A peculiar treasure
Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
God's People » General references to » Characterized by zeal
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
Verse Concepts
Persecution » General references to
Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!
Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
Yahweh, you know; remember me, and visit me, and avenge me of my persecutors; don't take me away in your longsuffering: know that for your sake I have suffered reproach.
Our pursuers are on our necks: We are weary, and have no rest.
Plans of men » Devices, evil » General references to
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.
But they say, It is in vain; for we will walk after our own devices, and we will do everyone after the stubbornness of his evil heart.
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.
He said to me, Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;
Plotting » General references to
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.
If it pleases the king, let it be written that they be destroyed; and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who are in charge of the king's business, to bring it into the king's treasuries."
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.
The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.
The poor » General references to
For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.
But I will leave in the midst of you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.
For you always have the poor with you; but you don't always have me.
Poverty » General references to
In that day he will cry out, saying, "I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing. You shall not make me ruler of the people."
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
Power » Power power of God » General references to
Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all.
But if you will go, take action, be strong for the battle. God will overthrow you before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to overthrow."
He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he strikes through Rahab.
God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.
Who by his power forms the mountains, having armed yourself with strength;
Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, Yahweh on high is mighty.
Yahweh is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Yahweh has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
(14:24) Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,
(14:26) to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.
You who hear prayer, to you all men will come.
Prayer » General references to » Ascends as incense before God
Another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer. Much incense was given to him, that he should add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne. The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel's hand.
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Prayer » General references to » The holy spirit aids in
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.
Prayer » General references to » First mentioned
There was also born a son to Seth, and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on Yahweh's name.
Precious stones » General references to
Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the [things of] gold, and the silver for the [things of] silver, and the brass for the [things of] brass, the iron for the [things of] iron, and wood for the [things of] wood; onyx stones, and [stones] to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.
merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple, silk, scarlet, all expensive wood, every vessel of ivory, every vessel made of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble;
She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.
David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set on David's head: and he brought forth the spoil of the city, exceeding much.
having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble;
But in his place shall he honor the god of fortresses; and a god whom his fathers didn't know shall he honor with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
Prisons » General references to
The king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea; for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.
The Philistines laid hold on him, and put out his eyes; and they brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he ground at the mill in the prison.
He put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.
They put him in custody, because it had not been declared what should be done to him.
But this is a robbed and plundered people. All of them are snared in holes, and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey, and no one delivers; and a spoil, and no one says, 'Restore them!'
He put out the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon, and put him in prison until the day of his death.
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were loosened.
Prodigality » General references to
who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
Not many days after, the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.
But when this, your son, came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.'
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Profanity » Blasphemy » General references to
of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
your own iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together," says Yahweh, "who have burned incense on the mountains, and blasphemed me on the hills; therefore will I first measure their work into their bosom."
Then I stood on the sand of the sea. I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on his heads, blasphemous names.
and they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores. They didn't repent of their works.
The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name, and cursed; and they brought him to Moses. His mother's name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.
When they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his clothing and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles!"
Don't they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed.
His servants spoke yet more against Yahweh God, and against his servant Hezekiah.
He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.
Prophets » General references to
They rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in Yahweh your God, so you shall be established! Believe his prophets, so you shall prosper."
"Don't touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!"
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Yahweh, that Obadiah took one hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house."
but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against his people, until there was no remedy.
He said, "Hear now my words. If there is a prophet among you, I Yahweh will make myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream.
Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, "What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"
We see no miraculous signs. There is no longer any prophet, neither is there among us anyone who knows how long.
The Proud » General references to
"For, behold, the day comes, it burns as a furnace; and all the proud, and all who work wickedness, will be stubble; and the day that comes will burn them up," says Yahweh of Armies, "that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.
Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud. A Song of Ascents. By David.
he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.
Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.
Now we call the proud happy; yes, those who work wickedness are built up; yes, they tempt God, and escape.'
divine Providence » Mysteries of providing » General references to
See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?
Who provides for the raven his prey, when his young ones cry to God, and wander for lack of food?
"Aren't two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father's will,
He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber.
that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.
Quietness » General references to
The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man,
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.
Rebekah » General references to
It happened, before he had finished speaking, that behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder.
Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Paddan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian, to be his wife.
There they buried Abraham and Sarah, his wife. There they buried Isaac and Rebekah, his wife, and there I buried Leah:
The men of the place asked him about his wife. He said, "She is my sister," for he was afraid to say, "My wife," lest, he thought, "the men of the place might kill me for Rebekah, because she is beautiful to look at."
Rebekah said to Isaac, "I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth. If Jacob takes a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these, of the daughters of the land, what good will my life do me?"
Rebekah spoke to Jacob her son, saying, "Behold, I heard your father speak to Esau your brother, saying,
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
What was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who most certainly bears fruit, and brings forth, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty."
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
When his speech is charming, don't believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
They rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in Yahweh your God, so you shall be established! Believe his prophets, so you shall prosper."
"Don't touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!"
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Yahweh, that Obadiah took one hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house."
but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against his people, until there was no remedy.
He said, "Hear now my words. If there is a prophet among you, I Yahweh will make myself known to him in a vision. I will speak with him in a dream.
Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
It happened, when all who knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied with the prophets, then the people said one to another, "What is this that is come to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?"
We see no miraculous signs. There is no longer any prophet, neither is there among us anyone who knows how long.
Religious » General references to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Nevertheless certain men of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.
When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces. They said, "Yahweh, he is God! Yahweh, he is God!"
Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there was gathered together to him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very bitterly.
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, "He told me everything that I did."
The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
As the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
Many also of those who had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds.
Religious » priests » General references to
Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, "Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people." They took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.
Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.
He sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of cattle to Yahweh.
The priests went in to the inner part of the house of Yahweh, to cleanse it, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of Yahweh into the court of the house of Yahweh. The Levites took it, to carry it out abroad to the brook Kidron.
Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Yahweh had brought Israel out of Egypt.
The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their border.
divine Remembrance » General references to
God remembered Noah, all the animals, and all the livestock that were with him in the ship; and God made a wind to pass over the earth. The waters subsided.
When you go to war in your land against the adversary who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets. Then you will be remembered before Yahweh your God, and you will be saved from your enemies.
Who remembered us in our low estate; for his loving kindness endures forever;
He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
But Zion said, "Yahweh has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me." "Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.
It happened, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the middle of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot lived.
Returning to God » General references to
For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
"Come, and let us return to Yahweh; for he has torn us to pieces, and he will heal us; he has injured us, and he will bind up our wounds.
"He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.
if they return to you with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their enemies, who carried them captive, and pray to you toward their land, which you gave to their fathers, the city which you have chosen, and the house which I have built for your name:
Yahweh will strike Egypt, striking and healing. They will return to Yahweh, and he will be entreated by them, and will heal them.
For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, "You will be saved in returning and rest. Your strength will be in quietness and in confidence." You refused,
From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my ordinances, and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says Yahweh of Armies. "But you say, 'How shall we return?'
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to
Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.
Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.
Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will live before him.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
"I know your works, oppression, and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
that in everything you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge;
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Discovered by spiritual vision
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Riches, spiritual » General references to » God's blessing the source of
Riches, spiritual » General references to » More precious than earthly
accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Unsearchable
To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Riches, spiritual » General references to » A paradox
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Enduring
With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » The inheritance of God's elect
Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
Ridicule » General references to
"The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
Against whom do you sport yourselves? Against whom do you make a wide mouth, and stick out your tongue? Aren't you children of disobedience, a seed of falsehood,
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."
Sabbath » General references to
For he has said this somewhere about the seventh day, "God rested on the seventh day from all his works;"
He said to them, "This is that which Yahweh has spoken, 'Tomorrow is a solemn rest, a holy Sabbath to Yahweh. Bake that which you want to bake, and boil that which you want to boil; and all that remains over lay up for yourselves to be kept until the morning.'"
God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy, because he rested in it from all his work which he had created and made.
At that time, Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the grain fields. His disciples were hungry and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.
This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
He said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
Salt » General references to
All the wave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to Yahweh, have I given you, and your sons and your daughters with you, as a portion forever: it is a covenant of salt forever before Yahweh to you and to your seed with you."
Every offering of your meal offering you shall season with salt; neither shall you allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be lacking from your meal offering. With all your offerings you shall offer salt.
But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
That which they have need of, both young bulls, and rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven; [also] wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail;
Security » Of the saints » General references to
Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can't be moved, but remains forever.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
You shall be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety.
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.
Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?
Shame » General references to
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Shechem » General references to
Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. The Canaanite was then in the land.
They buried the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, in Shechem, in the parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of money. They became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.
Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Paddan Aram; and encamped before the city.
Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.
Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Crowing the faithful
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.
for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Risen
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus,
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Welcoming the wanderers
For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Providing
Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Tender
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Verse Concepts
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Sacrificial
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Silence » Value of » General references to
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
Silver » General references to
Their pillars were four, and their sockets four, of brass; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their capitals, and their fillets, of silver.
He made forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons, and two sockets under another board for its two tenons.
Everyone who did offer an offering of silver and brass brought Yahweh's offering; and everyone, with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.
Likewise for the north side in length there shall be hangings one hundred cubits long, and its pillars twenty, and their sockets twenty, of brass; the hooks of the pillars, and their fillets, of silver.
Simplicity » General references to
At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it."
But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.
Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.
Slander » General references to
I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won't tolerate one who is haughty and conceited.
Take heed everyone of his neighbor, and don't trust in any brother; for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will go about with slanders.
For I have heard the slander of many, terror on every side, while they conspire together against me, they plot to take away my life.
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Snares laid » General references to
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
"Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! For the judgment is against you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread on Tabor.
The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.
For among my people are found wicked men. They watch, as fowlers lie in wait. They set a trap. They catch men.
For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.
Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity.
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when you shall bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
Snow » General references to
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth;' likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.
Lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word;
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two [sons of] Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.
Shall the snow of Lebanon fail from the rock of the field? [or] shall the cold waters that flow down from afar be dried up?
Have you entered the treasuries of the snow, or have you seen the treasures of the hail,
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten.
So Solomon held the feast at that time, and all Israel with him, a great assembly, from the entrance of Hamath to the brook of Egypt, before Yahweh our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.
So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.
Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
He prepared great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel.
They were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brothers had made preparation for them.
When these days were fulfilled, the king made a seven day feast for all the people who were present in Shushan the palace, both great and small, in the court of the garden of the king's palace.
He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast." So they took it.
Sorrow » General references to
Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful, and mirth may end in heaviness.
To the woman he said, "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you."
He was despised, and rejected by men; a man of suffering, and acquainted with disease. He was despised as one from whom men hide their face; and we didn't respect him.
A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
Speaking, evil » General references to
"Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;"
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed."
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
"You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
Spiritual » Ignorance » General references to
The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master's crib; but Israel doesn't know, my people don't consider."
being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;
Verse Concepts
Spiritual DeathDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFall Of Man, Consequences OfCommunicationGod, Revelation OfHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLonelinessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfStubbornness, Consequences OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfVeilsApathyCharacter Of WickedNations DescribedIgnorance Towards God, Leads ToInsensibilityEstrangement
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
"Indeed they don't know to do right," says Yahweh, "Who hoard plunder and loot in their palaces."
But they don't know the thoughts of Yahweh, neither do they understand his counsel; for he has gathered them like the sheaves to the threshing floor.
The way of peace they don't know; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whoever goes therein does not know peace.
Then I said, "Surely these are poor. They are foolish; for they don't know the way of Yahweh, nor the law of their God.
For being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn't subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Spiritual » Temple » General references to
What agreement has a temple of God with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people."
Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you?
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
Spiritual » Kingdom » General references to
Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn't be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
neither will they say, 'Look, here!' or, 'Look, there!' for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you."
Spiritual » Light » General references to
and if you draw out your soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then your light shall rise in darkness, and your obscurity be as the noonday;
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
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to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.
For you are my lamp, Yahweh. Yahweh will light up my darkness.
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
What was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who most certainly bears fruit, and brings forth, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty."
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Without defect
being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Many varieties of
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Produced in all periods of life
They are planted in Yahweh's house. They will flourish in our God's courts. They will still bring forth fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Perennial
By the river on its bank, on this side and on that side, shall grow every tree for food, whose leaf shall not wither, neither shall its fruit fail: it shall bring forth new fruit every month, because its waters issue out of the sanctuary; and its fruit shall be for food, and its leaf for healing.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » Grown only upon good ground
Others fell on good soil, and yielded fruit: some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty.
Spiritual » Fruit » General references to » The product of heavenly wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Statutes » General references to
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you."
Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the midst of the land where you go in to possess it.
These are the statutes, ordinances and laws, which Yahweh made between him and the children of Israel in Mount Sinai by Moses.
If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days."
Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » General references to
Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me!
Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
Yahweh, you know; remember me, and visit me, and avenge me of my persecutors; don't take me away in your longsuffering: know that for your sake I have suffered reproach.
Our pursuers are on our necks: We are weary, and have no rest.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Martyrdom » General references to
Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."
If I dole out all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but don't have love, it profits me nothing.
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and such as didn't worship the beast nor his image, and didn't receive the mark on their forehead and on their hand. They lived, and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
"Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.
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When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God, and for the testimony of the Lamb which they had.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » General references to
The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.
I gave my back to the strikers, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair; I didn't hide my face from shame and spitting.
Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and struck Micaiah on the cheek, and said, "Which way did the Spirit of Yahweh go from me to speak to you?"
When he had said this, one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand, saying, "Do you answer the high priest like that?"
The sun » General references to
Behold, I will cause the shadow on the sundial, which has gone down on the sundial of Ahaz with the sun, to return backward ten steps. So the sun returned ten steps on the sundial on which it had gone down."'"
Then Joshua spoke to Yahweh in the day when Yahweh delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel; and he said in the sight of Israel, "Sun, stand still on Gibeon! You, moon, stop in the valley of Aijalon!"
God made the two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars.
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.
and has gone and served other gods, and worshiped them, or the sun, or the moon, or any of the army of the sky, which I have not commanded;
at noon, O king, I saw on the way a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who traveled with me.
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
Superiority of the new dispensation » General references to
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which on better promises has been given as law.
But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable multitudes of angels,
It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
This phrase, "Yet once more," signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that have been made, that those things which are not shaken may remain.
God having provided some better thing concerning us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
or shechem Sychar » General references to
Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. The Canaanite was then in the land.
They buried the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, in Shechem, in the parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for a hundred pieces of money. They became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.
Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Paddan Aram; and encamped before the city.
Synagogues » General references to
When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;
Punishing them often in all the synagogues, I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.
But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.
Taxes » General references to
Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.
When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the didrachma?"
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » General references to
Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink;
The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden under foot.
Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! Wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine; for it is cut off from your mouth.
For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly like dry stubble.
Temple » General references to
Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple,
God, the nations have come into your inheritance. They have defiled your holy temple. They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.
spiritual Temple » General references to
What agreement has a temple of God with idols? For you are a temple of the living God. Even as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people."
Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you?
Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
religious Testimony » General references to
"You are my witnesses," says Yahweh, "With my servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he. Before me there was no God formed, neither will there be after me.
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
In that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped, and you shall speak, and be no more mute: so you will be a sign to them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.
Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.
The heart of the rash will understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers will be ready to speak plainly.
It will turn out as a testimony for you.
The bible » Statutes contained in » General references to
You shall remember that you were a bondservant in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes.
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you."
Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the midst of the land where you go in to possess it.
These are the statutes, ordinances and laws, which Yahweh made between him and the children of Israel in Mount Sinai by Moses.
If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days."
Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes.
The bible » Commandments contained in » General references to
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
Therefore you shall keep all the commandment which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land, where you go over to possess it;
He answered them, "Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?
This is the first and great commandment.
the future » The last judgment » General references to
the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;
About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him."
In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.
I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.
For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,
But the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. Before him all the nations will be gathered, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » General references to
Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.
When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the didrachma?"
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
Trials » General references to
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them, and carried them all the days of old.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
Yahweh said, "I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.
"Man, who is born of a woman, is of few days, and full of trouble.
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight.
We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
Tribute » General references to
Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.
When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins came to Peter, and said, "Doesn't your teacher pay the didrachma?"
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
false Trusts » General references to
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they don't look to the Holy One of Israel, and they don't seek Yahweh!
Why do you glory in the valleys, your flowing valley, backsliding daughter? who trusted in her treasures, [saying], Who shall come to me?
For you have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, No one sees me; your wisdom and your knowledge, it has perverted you, and you have said in your heart, I am, and there is none else besides me.
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Thus says Yahweh: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.
Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come!
"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
Don't put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.
Unfruitfulness » General references to
He dug it up, gathered out its stones, planted it with the choicest vine, built a tower in its midst, and also cut out a winepress therein. He looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes.
Virtues » Honesty » Integrity » General references to
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
War » General references to
that they made war with Bera, king of Sodom, and with Birsha, king of Gomorrah, Shinab, king of Admah, and Shemeber, king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar).
Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.
Another came forth, a red horse. To him who sat on it was given power to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another. There was given to him a great sword.
a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren't troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet.
Water » Living eze 47; re 22 » General references to
"Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun strike them: for he who has mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water he will guide them.
Yahweh, the hope of Israel, all who forsake you shall be disappointed. Those who depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken Yahweh, the spring of living waters.
a fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, flowing streams from Lebanon. Beloved
water of Life » Eze 47; re 22 » General references to
"Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun strike them: for he who has mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water he will guide them.
Yahweh, the hope of Israel, all who forsake you shall be disappointed. Those who depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken Yahweh, the spring of living waters.
a fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, flowing streams from Lebanon. Beloved
Whirlwind » General references to
I looked, and behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, a great cloud, with flashing lightning, and a brightness around it, and out of its midst as it were glowing metal, out of the midst of the fire.
It happened, when Yahweh would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.
Then Yahweh answered Job out of the whirlwind,
Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns, he will sweep away the green and the burning alike.
The wicked » Devices of » General references to
Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil on their beds! When the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.
But they say, It is in vain; for we will walk after our own devices, and we will do everyone after the stubbornness of his evil heart.
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
One who winks his eyes to plot perversities, one who compresses his lips, is bent on evil.
The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.
He said to me, Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity, and who give wicked counsel in this city;
Women » Jezebel » General references to
Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.
It happened, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took as wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshiped him.
The dogs will eat Jezebel on the plot of ground of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her.'" He opened the door, and fled.
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of Yahweh, that Obadiah took one hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.)
When Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window.
Yahweh also spoke of Jezebel, saying, "The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.
But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said to him, "Why is your spirit so sad, that you eat no bread?"
Therefore they came back, and told him. He said, "This is the word of Yahweh, which he spoke by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, 'The dogs will eat the flesh of Jezebel on the plot of Jezreel,
Women » Harlots » General references to
You shall not bring the hire of a prostitute, or the wages of a dog, into the house of Yahweh your God for any vow: for even both these are an abomination to Yahweh your God.
A widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute, these he shall not marry: but a virgin of his own people shall he take as a wife.
"'Don't profane your daughter, to make her a prostitute; lest the land fall to prostitution, and the land become full of wickedness.
Women » Deborah » General references to
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
Deborah said to Barak, "Go; for this is the day in which Yahweh has delivered Sisera into your hand. Hasn't Yahweh gone out before you?" So Barak went down from Mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Wonderful » Works of God » General references to
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;
They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, "Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.
The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in their hearts, yet so that man can't find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.
Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us. They can't be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
Word » Fulfilment of » General references to
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
Jesus answered them, "Isn't this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God?
Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one: and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; read more.
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for symbols between your eyes. You shall write them on the door posts of your house, and on your gates. It shall be, when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you didn't build, and houses full of all good things, which you didn't fill, and cisterns dug out, which you didn't dig, vineyards and olive trees, which you didn't plant, and you shall eat and be full; then beware lest you forget Yahweh, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for symbols between your eyes. You shall write them on the door posts of your house, and on your gates. It shall be, when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you didn't build, and houses full of all good things, which you didn't fill, and cisterns dug out, which you didn't dig, vineyards and olive trees, which you didn't plant, and you shall eat and be full; then beware lest you forget Yahweh, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. read more.
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
Worship » Temples » General references to
Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.
Then the devil took him into the holy city. He set him on the pinnacle of the temple,
God, the nations have come into your inheritance. They have defiled your holy temple. They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.
Worship » Family » General references to » Home, the best place to show piety
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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Worship » Family » General references to » Joshua establishes religion in his home
If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh."
Worship » Family » General references to » The philippian jailer and his family are baptized
He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.
Worship » Family » General references to » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home
She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Worship » Family » General references to » Lydia and her household converted
When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.
Worship » Family » General references to » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ
So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, "Your son lives." He believed, as did his whole house.
Worship » Family » General references to » Andrew leads his brother to Christ
He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah!" (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
Worship » Family » General references to » Healing of » Witness for Christ
"Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you." He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
Worship » Family » General references to » Job sanctifies his children
It was so, when the days of their feasting had run their course, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, "It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts." Job did so continually.
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They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » General references to
Many peoples shall go and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem.
even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
To those who sold the doves, he said, "Take these things out of here! Don't make my Father's house a marketplace!"
Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh's house!
saying to them, "It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,' but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!"
Zeal » Christ's » General references to
He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will eat me up."
Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
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They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they don't look to the Holy One of Israel, and they don't seek Yahweh!
Why do you glory in the valleys, your flowing valley, backsliding daughter? who trusted in her treasures, [saying], Who shall come to me?
For you have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, No one sees me; your wisdom and your knowledge, it has perverted you, and you have said in your heart, I am, and there is none else besides me.
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Thus says Yahweh: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.
Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel come!
"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."
Don't put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help.
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