Thematic Bible: Illustrative
Thematic Bible
Arrows » Illustrative » Of God's judgment
He has prepared his deadly weapons, making his arrows fiery shafts.
When I shoot my destructive arrows of famine at you, I will shoot to kill you. I will bring more and more famine into your land. I will cut off your food supply.
I will heap distress on them! I will use my arrows on them. They will be wasted by famine, and consumed by plague and bitter destruction. I will send teeth of wild animals on them, with the venom of crawling things (reptiles) of the dust. Outside the sword will bereave. Inside terror shall destroy both young man and virgin, babies and old man with gray hair. read more.
I would have said: 'I will cut them to pieces. I will remove the memory of them from men.' I did not want their enemies to make me angry. I did not want their opponents to misunderstand and say: We won this victory! Jehovah did not do all this! My people have lost their good sense. They do not understand. They fail to see why they were defeated. They cannot understand what happened. Why were a thousand defeated by one? Why ten thousand by only two? Jehovah their God abandoned them! Their mighty God gave them up. Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God. Their vine is like the vine of Sodom. Their fields are like Gomorrah. Their grapes are grapes of anger. Their clusters are bitter. Their wine is the poison of serpents, and the cruel venom of asps (cobras). Is this not laid up in store with me and sealed up among my treasures? Vengeance and retribution belong to me. (Vengeance is mine, I will repay.) Their foot shall slide in time, for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things to come on them come quickly. Jehovah will bring his people justice. He will have compassion on his servants. He sees that their power is gone, and only the imprisoned and abandoned remain. He will say: 'Where are their gods, the rock in which they sought refuge? Who ate the fat of their sacrifices? Who drank the wine of their drink offering? Let them rise up and help you. Let them be your hiding place! See now that I, even I, am he. There is no god besides me! It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heals. There is no one who can deliver from my hand. Indeed, I lift up my hand to heaven, and say: As I live forever, I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on justice! I will render vengeance on my adversaries. I will repay those who hate me. I will make my arrows drunk with blood. My sword will devour flesh with the blood of the slain and the captives, from the longhaired leaders of the enemy.
I would have said: 'I will cut them to pieces. I will remove the memory of them from men.' I did not want their enemies to make me angry. I did not want their opponents to misunderstand and say: We won this victory! Jehovah did not do all this! My people have lost their good sense. They do not understand. They fail to see why they were defeated. They cannot understand what happened. Why were a thousand defeated by one? Why ten thousand by only two? Jehovah their God abandoned them! Their mighty God gave them up. Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God. Their vine is like the vine of Sodom. Their fields are like Gomorrah. Their grapes are grapes of anger. Their clusters are bitter. Their wine is the poison of serpents, and the cruel venom of asps (cobras). Is this not laid up in store with me and sealed up among my treasures? Vengeance and retribution belong to me. (Vengeance is mine, I will repay.) Their foot shall slide in time, for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things to come on them come quickly. Jehovah will bring his people justice. He will have compassion on his servants. He sees that their power is gone, and only the imprisoned and abandoned remain. He will say: 'Where are their gods, the rock in which they sought refuge? Who ate the fat of their sacrifices? Who drank the wine of their drink offering? Let them rise up and help you. Let them be your hiding place! See now that I, even I, am he. There is no god besides me! It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heals. There is no one who can deliver from my hand. Indeed, I lift up my hand to heaven, and say: As I live forever, I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on justice! I will render vengeance on my adversaries. I will repay those who hate me. I will make my arrows drunk with blood. My sword will devour flesh with the blood of the slain and the captives, from the longhaired leaders of the enemy.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of severe afflictions
The Almighty's arrows are in me. My spirit drinks in their poison. God's terrors set themselves against me.
Your arrows have struck me. Your hand has struck me hard.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of lightnings
The clouds poured out water. The skies resounded with thunder. Your arrows also flashed around. The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind. The lightning lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of false witnesses
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Arrows » Illustrative » (falling from the hand), of the paralyzing power
Arrows » Illustrative » Of slanderous tongues
Their tongue is a deadly arrow. It speaks deceit! With the mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, but inwardly he sets an ambush for him.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of young children
Blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them. He will not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the city gate.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of Christ
He made my tongue like a sharp sword. He hid me in the palm of his hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow and hid me in his quiver.
Arrows » Illustrative » (broken), of destruction of power
There He broke the flaming arrows, the shield and the sword and the weapons of war.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of devices of the wicked
Wicked people bend their bows. They set their arrows against the strings to shoot in the dark at people who are upright in heart.
Arrows » Illustrative » Of bitter words
Arrows » Illustrative » Of the word of Christ
Your arrows are sharp. The peoples fall under you. Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.
or adder Asp » Illustrative » Of obstinate rejecters of God's word
Their poison is like the poison of a snake. It is like a deaf cobra that stops its ear. It does not listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the charmer may be.
or adder Asp » Illustrative » Of the enemies of God's people
You will step on lions and cobras. You will trample underfoot young lions and snakes.
Beds » Illustrative » (too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace
The bed is too short on which to stretch out, and the cover so narrow that one cannot wrap himself in it.
Beds » Illustrative » (made on high,) of carnal security
You placed your bed on a lofty and high mountain. Even there you went up to offer sacrifice.
Beds » Illustrative » Of the grave
He will enter into peace. The honorable and honest will rest in his bed.
Beds » Illustrative » (made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort
Jehovah will support him on his sickbed. You will restore him to health when he is ill.
Beds » Illustrative » (made in darkness,) of extreme misery
Should I look for the grave as my home and make my bed in the darkness?
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of designs of the wicked
We escaped as a bird out of the trap of fowlers (bird catchers). The trap is broken, and we have escaped.
My son, if sinners tempt you do not consent. If they say: Come with us. Let us lie in wait to kill someone. Let us ambush the innocent without cause. Let us swallow them alive and whole just as the grave does, and just as the dead go into the pit. read more.
We will find precious material possessions and we fill our houses with plunder. Throw in with us. Let us all have one purse. My son, do not walk in the way with them. Withhold your food from their path! For their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood. Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
We will find precious material possessions and we fill our houses with plunder. Throw in with us. Let us all have one purse. My son, do not walk in the way with them. Withhold your food from their path! For their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood. Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Till a dart strikes through his liver. The bird hurries to the snare without knowing it would cost his life.
Birds » Illustrative » Of people of different countries
All the birds of the heavens nested in its boughs. Under its branches all the beasts of the field gave birth and all great nations lived under its shade.
Mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds. Yet when it grows it becomes as large as a tree. In fact the birds of heaven lodge in the branches.
Birds » Illustrative » Of the devil and his spirits
When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand, the evil one takes away that which was sown in his heart. This is what was sown by the roadside.
Some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds devoured them.
Birds » Illustrative » Of unsettled persons, &c
Like fluttering birds pushed from the nest, so are the women of Moab at the fords of the Arnon River.
As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his place.
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of death
For man does not know his time. Like fish caught in an evil net, and like birds caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.
Birds » Illustrative » Of hostile nations
My chosen people are like a bird attacked from all sides by hawks. Call the wild animals to come and join in the feast!
Birds » Illustrative » Of cruel and rapacious kings
I summon a bird of prey from the east. I summon a man to fulfill my purpose from a far off land. What I have said I will bring about. What I have determined (purposed) I will do.
Blood » Illustrative » (on one's own head,) of guilt
David said to him: Your blood is on your head. Your mouth has testified against you. For you admit that you killed Jehovah's anointed.
Jehovah gave the following regulations. Any of you that curse your father or mother shall be put to death. You are responsible for your own death.
He lends money for interest and makes excessive profits. Will this person live? He will not live. He has done all these disgusting things. So he must die, and he will be responsible for his own death.
Blood » Illustrative » (given to drink,) of severe judgments
I will judge you like women who commit adultery or shed blood are judged. I will bring on you the blood of wrath and jealousy.
They have shed the blood of the holy ones and prophets. You give them blood to drink for they deserve it.
Blood » Illustrative » (washing the feet in,) of victories
so that you, my people, may bathe your feet in blood and the tongues of your dogs may lick the blood of your enemies.
The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.
Blood » Illustrative » (building with,) of oppression and cruelty
Woe to him who builds a town with bloodshed and establishes a city with iniquity!
Blood » Illustrative » (preparing to,) of ripening for destruction
Therefore as I live, declares the Lord Jehovah: I will give you over to bloodshed (death), and bloodshed (death) will pursue you. Since you have not hated bloodshed, therefore bloodshed will pursue you.
Bottles » Illustrative » (broken,) of severe judgments
It will break like pottery. It will be smashed. Nothing will be left of it. No piece will be big enough to carry live coals from a fireplace or to dip water from a reservoir.
So now, the time is coming when I will send people to pour Moab out like wine. They will empty its wine jars and break them in pieces.
Bottles » Illustrative » Of sinners ripe for judgment
Speak this word to them: 'Thus says Jehovah, the God of Israel, Every jug is to be filled with wine. When they say to you, Do we not know that every jug is to be filled with wine? Say to them: Jehovah says I am about to fill all the inhabitants of this land, the kings that sit for David on his throne, the priests, the prophets and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with drunkenness! I will dash them against each other, both the fathers and the sons together, declares Jehovah. 'I will not show pity nor be sorry nor have compassion so as not to destroy them.'
Bottles » Illustrative » (dried up,) of the afflicted
Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your statutes.
Bottles » Illustrative » Of God's remembrance
You have kept account of my wandering. Put my tears in your skin bottle. Are they not in your book?
Bottles » Illustrative » (ready to burst,) of the impatient
My heart is indeed like wine that has no vent. It is like new wineskins and is ready to burst.
Bottles » Illustrative » Of the clouds
Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Who can tip over the water jars of the heavens?
the Bow » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the overthrow of power
It will happen that I will break the bow (strength) of Israel in the valley of Jezrell.
This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: 'I am going to break the bows of Elam's archers, the most important weapon of their strength.
At that time I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground. I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them lie down in safety.
the Bow » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the wicked
Wicked people bend their bows. They set their arrows against the strings to shoot in the dark at people who are upright in heart.
They bend their tongue like their bow. Lies and not truth prevail in the land. They move from evil to evil. They do not know me, says Jehovah.
the Bow » Illustrative » (when deceitful,) of the hypocrite
They were disloyal and treacherous like their ancestors. They were like arrows shot from a defective bow.
They do not turn upward [to God]. They are like a loose bow. Their princes will fall by the sword because of the insolence of their tongue. This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.
the Bow » Illustrative » Of strength and power
My glory was fresh within me, and my bow ever new in my hand.
Bread » Illustrative » (seeking of begging,) of extreme poverty
I have been young, and now I am old, but I have never seen a righteous person abandoned or his descendants begging for food.
Your descendants who survive will have to go to that priest and ask him for money and food, and beg to be allowed to help the priests, in order to have something to eat.'
Her people are sighing and looking for bread. They have given their desired things for something to eat to give them life. See, O Jehovah, and take note. She has become a thing of shame.
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed, and broke it; and he gave to the disciples. Then he said: Take, eat; this is (represents) (means) (exemplifies) my body.
For I received from the Lord that which I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread. And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, Take and eat. This represents (is) my body, which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
Bread » Illustrative » (partaking of,) of communion of saints
They continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart.
For we being many are one-bread and one-body. We are all partakers of that one bread.
Bread » Illustrative » (want of,) of extreme poverty
He with a servant who is lightly esteemed is better off than he who has no food and yet is honored.
Then the relative will cry out: I am not a healer! I do not have any food or a coat in my home. Do not make me a leader of the people.
Bread » Illustrative » (eating without scarceness,) of plenty
The land will have enough food for you, and you will have everything you need. The land has rocks with iron ore. You will be able to mine copper ore in the mountains.
Bread » Illustrative » (of deceit,) of unlawful gain
Bread taken by deceit tastes sweet to a man. Afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.
Bread » Illustrative » (of idleness,) of sloth
She watches over her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Bread » Illustrative » (of wickedness,) of oppression
They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Bread » Illustrative » (fulness of,) of abundance
This was the guilt of your sister Sodom. She and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy.
Bread » Illustrative » (of adversity,) of heavy affliction
Jehovah may give you troubles and hardships. But your Teacher (Grand Instructor) will no longer be hidden from you. You will see your Teacher with your own eyes.
Bread » Illustrative » Of Christ
For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven. It gives life to the world. They responded: Lord, always give us this bread. Jesus replied: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. The one who puts active faith in me will never thirst.
Bread » Illustrative » (of tears,) of sorrow
Brooks » Illustrative » Of wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.
Brooks » Illustrative » (drinking of, by the way,) of help in distress
Brooks » Illustrative » Of temporal abundance
Brooks » Illustrative » (deceptive,) of false friends
But my brothers are as undependable as intermittent streams, as the streams that overflow
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of Christ
You have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm,
I will say to Jehovah: You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » (the way to,) of Christ
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
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There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of the hope of the gospel
God did this to offer encouragement so we may rely on the hope offered to us. We have taken refuge in that hope and it is impossible for God to lie. These two things can never be changed.
Clouds » Illustrative » Of judgments of God
As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for my sheep and will deliver them from all the places where they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day.
In his anger Jehovah covered Zion with clouds of darkness. He changed its heavenly splendor into ruins. On the day of his anger he abandoned even his footstool.
The day is near. The Day of Jehovah is near. It will be a gloomy day, a time of trouble for the nations.
It is a day of darkness and gloom! It is a day of clouds and thick darkness! The dawn spreads upon the mountains. This great and mighty people have never seen anything like this. Nor will it be like this again even to the years of many generations.
Clouds » Illustrative » Of hostile armies
The enemy comes up like clouds. His chariots are like a raging wind. His horses are swifter than eagles. How horable it will be for us! We will be destroyed!
You will go up like a storm. You will be like a cloud covering the land. You your troops will have many peoples with you.'
You will come up against my people Israel like a cloud to cover the land. It shall come about in the last days that I will bring you against my land, so that the nations may know me when I am sanctified through you before their eyes, O Gog.'
Clouds » Illustrative » Of unsearchableness of God
I saw a storm coming from the north. There was an immense cloud with flashing lightning surrounded by a bright light. The center of the lightning looked like glowing metal.
You surrounded yourself with darkness. You made the dark rain clouds your covers.
Clouds, gloom and darkness are all around Him. Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
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Clouds » Illustrative » (riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God
Jehovah rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him. The hearts of the Egyptians melt (their courage fails) within them.
You lay the beams of your upper chambers in the waters. You make the clouds your chariot. You walk upon the wings of the wind.
Clouds » Illustrative » (passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites
What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.
That is why they will be like fog in the morning and like morning dew that disappears quickly. They will be like straw blown away from threshing floors. They will be like smoke rising from chimneys.
Clouds » Illustrative » (a morning without,) of wise rulers
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God. He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain.
Clouds » Illustrative » (when seasonable,) of the favor of good rulers
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Clouds » Illustrative » (carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers
These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm, for whom the gloom of darkness has been reserved.
Clouds » Illustrative » Of sins of men
I have swept your sins away like a cloud. Come back to me! I am the one who saves you.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without water,) of false teachers
These men are hidden rocks in your love feasts when they feast (entertain) with you. They are shepherds that without fear feed themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by winds. They are autumn leaves without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots.
Covenants » Illustrative » Of the united determination of a people to serve God
The priest Jehoiada had King Jehoash and the people make a covenant with Jehovah that they would be Jehovah's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.
They made an agreement with one another to dedicate their lives to serve the true God Jehovah, the God of their ancestors with all their heart and all their being.
They were united with their brothers, their rulers, and put themselves under a curse and an oath, to keep their steps in the way of God's law, which was given by Moses, the servant of God, and to keep and do all the orders of the Jehovah, our Lord, and his decisions and his rules.
Covenants » Illustrative » Of God's promises to man
You were separate from Christ at that time, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel. You were strangers from the covenants of the promise. You had no hope and were without God in the world.
I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you, the birds, the livestock, and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you, every living creature on earth. I establish my covenant with you: Never again will the waters of a flood destroy all life. Never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.
Covenants » Illustrative » (with death and hell,) of carnal security
Because you have said: We have made a covenant with death, and with the grave we are in agreement. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it will not come to us, for we have made lies our refuge. We have hidden under falsehood!
Your covenant with death will be annulled. Your agreement with the grave will not stand when the overflowing scourge passes through. Then you will be trampled down by it.
Covenants » Illustrative » (with stones and beasts of the earth,) of peace and prosperity
At that time I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground. I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them lie down in safety.
You will have a binding agreement with the stones in the field, and wild animals will be at peace with you.
Covenants » Illustrative » Of the contract of marriage
You ask: Why do you not accept our offerings? It is because Jehovah is a witness between you and the wife of your youth. The one to whom you have been unfaithful! She is your companion, the wife of your marriage vows.
Covenants » Illustrative » Of good resolutions
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.
Defilement » Illustrative » Of sin
That which comes out of the mouth makes a man unclean, not that which goes into the mouth.
That which comes out of the mouth, comes from the heart and makes a man unclean.
Defilement » Illustrative » Of unholy doctrines
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? God will destroy any man who defiles the temple of God! For the temple of God is holy. You are that temple!
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of the destruction of sinners
Behold, Jehovah has a strong and mighty one (Assyria). He will cast down to the earth with military power. It will be like a destructive thunderstorm with hail and a mighty flood of water.
Your covenant with death will be annulled. Your agreement with the grave will not stand when the overflowing scourge passes through. Then you will be trampled down by it.
For this reason let all godly people pray to you when you may be found. Then raging floodwater will not reach them.
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
No one knows the day and the hour (the period of time). The angels of heaven do not know. The Son does not know. Only the Father knows! The presence of the Son of man will be similar to the days of Noah. It will be like those days before the Flood. They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark. read more.
They were not aware until the Flood came and took them all away. The coming (presence) of the Son of man will be like this.
They were not aware until the Flood came and took them all away. The coming (presence) of the Son of man will be like this.
The days of the Son of man will be like the days of Noah. They ate, they drank and they got married until Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came, and destroyed them all. The days of Lot were similar. They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted and they built. read more.
But when Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. It will be similar in the day that the Son of man is revealed.
But when Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. It will be similar in the day that the Son of man is revealed.
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. This was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God for a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners
Do not give holy things to the dogs (impure persons) (false prophets) (Matthew 7:15). Do not throw your pearls before swine (the most unclean). They will trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces.
Outside are the dogs (impure men) and those who practice spiritism, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and everyone who tells lies.'
Dogs » Illustrative » (dead,) of the mean
Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I am as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.
Mephibosheth bowed again and said: I am no better than a dead dog! Why should you be so good to me?
Dogs » Illustrative » Of gentiles
A woman of Canaan came crying and saying: Have pity on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is greatly troubled with an unclean spirit.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of persecutors
Dogs have surrounded me. A mob has encircled me. They have pierced my hands and feet.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Beware of the dogs (impure men) (false teachers)! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilation of the body.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of fools
As a dog returns to his vomit so a fool returns to his folly.
Dogs » Illustrative » (dumb,) of unfaithful ministers
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of covetous ministers
They are dogs with mighty appetites. They never have enough! They are shepherds who lack understanding. They all turn to their own way and each one seeks dishonest (unjust) gain.
Dogs » Illustrative » Of apostates
It happened to them according to the true proverb: The dog returns to his own vomit, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.
Doves » Illustrative » Of the church
(The Shulamite) I sleep, but my heart is awake. It is the voice of my beloved that knocks, saying: 'Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.'
O my dove, you are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs. Let me see your countenance. Let me hear your voice. For sweet is your voice, and your countenance is lovely.
Doves » Illustrative » Of mourners
We all growl like bears. We coo like doves. We hope for justice, but there is none. We hope for salvation, but it is far from us.
I cry like a swallow (swift). I mourn like a dove. My eyes are red from looking to you, Jehovah. I am terribly abused. Please come and help me.
Doves » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
Then Jesus was baptized and came up from the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened. He saw God's Spirit coming down like a dove.
John said: I saw the spirit descending as a dove out of heaven upon him.
Doves » Illustrative » Of the meekness of Christ
His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.
Doves » Illustrative » (in its flight,) of the return of israel from captivity
They will come trembling like birds from Egypt, like doves from Assyria. I will settle them in their homes, declares Jehovah.
Doves » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of the devil
He seized the dragon, the old serpent that is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
When the thousand years end, Satan will be let loose out of his prison.
The beast I saw looked like a leopard. His feet were like the feet of a bear. His mouth was like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of cruel and persecuting kings
Say this, 'The Lord Jehovah says: I am against you Pharaoh, king of Egypt, the great monster (Egypt) (Psalm 74:13,14) that lies in the midst of his rivers. You have said: 'My Nile is mine! I have made it!'
In that day Jehovah will punish with his sword, his fierce, great and powerful sword. He will slay Leviathan the fleeing, coiling serpent, the monster of the sea.
Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of Jehovah. Awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old. Was it not you who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced that monster through?
the Dragon » Illustrative » (poison of,) of wine
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of enemies of the church
You will step on lions and cobras. You will trample underfoot young lions and snakes.
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of wicked men
Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the swiftness of hostile armies
This is what Jehovah says: 'Look! Someone is coming like an eagle diving down from the sky and spreading its wings over Moab.
The enemy comes up like clouds. His chariots are like a raging wind. His horses are swifter than eagles. How horable it will be for us! We will be destroyed!
Those who went after us were quicker than the eagles of the heaven. They drive us before them on the mountains. They wait secretly for us in the wasteland.
Jehovah will bring a nation against you from far away, from the end of the earth, as the eagle swoops down, a nation whose language you will not understand,
Eagles » Illustrative » (mode of teaching her young to fly,) of God's care of his church
Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, spreads its wings to catch them, and carries them on its wings,
You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on the wings of eagles and brought you to me.
Eagles » Illustrative » Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers
Their faces looked like this: From the front, each creature had the face of a human. From the right side, each one had the face of a lion. From the left, each one had the face of a bull. And from the back, each one had the face of an eagle.
The first living creature was like a lion. The second living creature was like a young bull. The third living creature had a face like a man. And the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.
Eagles » Illustrative » (height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked
You have frightened other people. Your arrogance has deceived you. You live on rocky cliffs and occupy the highest places in the hills. Even though you build your nest as high as an eagle, I will bring you down from there, proclaims Jehovah.
Even though you place yourself as high as the eagle, and though you nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there, said Jehovah!
Eagles » Illustrative » Of great and powerful kings
Say The Lord Jehovah says: A large eagle came to Lebanon. It had large wings with long, colorful feathers. It took hold of the top of a cedar tree.
Sound the alarm on the trumpet. The enemy swoops down on Jehovah's Temple like an eagle. The people of Israel have rejected my covenant promise and rebelled against my Law.
Eagles » Illustrative » (wings of,) of protection afforded to the church
Two wings of a great eagle were given to the woman, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time (one thousand two hundred and sixty days), out of the serpent's reach.
Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches
Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird.
Eagles » Illustrative » (upward flight of,) of the saint's rapid progress toward heaven
Those who hope in Jehovah will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary! They will walk and not be faint.
Eagles » Illustrative » (renewed strength and beauty of,) of the renewal of saints
He satisfies you with good; your youth is renewed like the eagles.
Eagles » Illustrative » (increased baldness of, in the moulting season,) of calamities
Make yourself bald. Cut off your hair for the children of your delight! Enlarge your baldness as the eagle. For your children are gone into exile (captivity) from you.
Eagles » Illustrative » (hasting to the prey,) of the swiftness of man's days
They pass by like swift ships, like an eagle swooping on its prey.
Eyes » Illustrative » (open,) of spiritual illumination
Open my eyes that I may observe wonderful things from your law.
Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in your ways.
Eyes » Illustrative » (anointing with eyesalve,) of healing by the spirit
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Eyes » Illustrative » Of the mind
The eyes are like a lamp for the body. If your eye is clear (simple) (focused) (single minded), your whole body will be full of [spiritual] light. But if your eye is wicked, your body will be in darkness. If that light in you is really darkness, how great a darkness it must be.
Feet » Illustrative » (sliding,) of yielding to temptation
Men at ease have contempt for misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.
I said: Do not let them gloat over me. When my foot slips, do not let them promote themselves at my expense.
If I should say: My foot has slipped, your loving kindness, O Jehovah, will hold me up.
Feet » Illustrative » (treading under,) of complete destruction
At that time gifts will be brought to Jehovah of Hosts from a tall and smooth-skinned people, a people who are feared far and near. It will be a strong and aggressive nation, whose land is divided by rivers. They will be brought to Mount Zion, the place where the name of Jehovah of Hosts is.
Jehovah makes fun of my men of war. He gathers men against me to send destruction on my young men. The virgin daughter of Judah has been crushed like grapes under the feet of Jehovah.
Feet » Illustrative » (washed or dipped in oil,) of abundance
Asher is the most blessed with sons. May his brothers favor him. And may he dip his foot in oil.
Feet » Illustrative » (dipped in blood,) of victory
so that you, my people, may bathe your feet in blood and the tongues of your dogs may lick the blood of your enemies.
Feet » Illustrative » (set in a large place,) of liberty
You have not handed me over to the hand of the enemy. You have set my feet in a large place.
Feet » Illustrative » (set on a rock,) of stability
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet upon a rock and made me stand erect.
Fig tree » Illustrative » (barren,) of mere professors of religion
He saw a fig tree along the side of the road. He went to it and saw nothing on it but leaves. He told it: You will not bare fruit from this time forward, forever. Immediately the fig tree became dry and dead.
Jesus told them an illustration: There was a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He looked for figs on it but found none. So he told his gardener, I have been coming here looking for figs on this tree for three years. I have not found any. So cut it down! Why should it continue using the soil?
Fig tree » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own,) of prosperity and peace
Each man will sit under his vine and under his fig tree. No one will make them afraid! The mouth of Jehovah of Hosts has spoken.
As long as he lived, the people throughout Judah and Israel lived in safety. Each family had its own grapevines and fig trees.
Fishes » Illustrative » Of men ignorant of future events
For man does not know his time. Like fish caught in an evil net, and like birds caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.
Fishes » Illustrative » (bad,) of mere professors
They drew it up on the beach when it was full. They gathered the good into containers and threw away the bad. It will be that way at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous.
Fishes » Illustrative » (good,) of saints
They drew it up on the beach when it was full. They gathered the good into containers and threw away the bad. It will be that way at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous.
Fishes » Illustrative » Of the whole population of egypt
I will put hooks in your jaws and make the fish of your rivers cling to your scales. I will bring you up out of the midst of your rivers. All the fish of your rivers will cling to your scales. I will abandon you to the wilderness and all the fish of your rivers. You will fall on the open field. You will not be brought together or gathered. I have given you for food to the beasts of the earth and to the birds of the sky.
Fishes » Illustrative » Of those ensnared by the wicked
Why do you make men like the fish of the sea, like creeping things that have no ruler over them?
Fishes » Illustrative » Of the visible church
They drew it up on the beach when it was full. They gathered the good into containers and threw away the bad.
Forests » Illustrative » (destroyed by fire,) of destruction of the wicked
This wickedness is like a brushfire. It burns not only briers and thorns but the forests, too. It sends up vast clouds of smoke.
The Light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame. It will burn and consume his thorns and his briers in a single day! It will completely destroy the splendor of his forests and fertile fields, as when a sick man wastes away.
Forests » Illustrative » (a fruitful field turned into,) of the jews rejected by God
The Spirit will be poured out upon us from on high. Then the wilderness will be turned into a fertile field, and the fertile field will be considered a forest.
Soon the forest of Lebanon will become a fertile field thick with trees.
Forests » Illustrative » Of the unfruitful world
The forest will be flattened because of hail, and the city will be completely leveled.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of God
My people have done two things wrong: (l) They have abandoned me, the fountain (source) of living waters. They have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water. (Revelation 4:11)
You will put to shame all that forsake you, O Jehovah, the hope of Israel. Those who turn away on earth will be written down, for they have forsaken Jehovah, the fountain of living water.
For with you is the fountain (source) of life. In your light we see light. (Jeremiah 2:13) (Acts 17:28)
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (corrupt,) of the natural heart
That which comes out of the mouth, comes from the heart and makes a man unclean. Evil thoughts come from the heart! Thoughts about murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander come from the heart!
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of eternal life
And he said to me: It is done! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to him who thirsts from the fountain of the water of life freely.
But whoever drinks from the water that I give him will never thirst. The water that I will give him will be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the means of grace
It will happen in that day that the mountains will drop sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the brooks of Judah will flow with water. A fountain will come forth from the house of Jehovah and water the valley of Shittim.
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (sealed up,) of the church
A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of a numerous posterity
Israel dwells in security. The fountain of Jacob is secluded in a land of grain and new wine. His heavens also drop down dew.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (troubled,) of saints led astray
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the law of the wise
The law of the wise is a fountain of life to depart from the snares of death.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of Godly fear
Respect for Jehovah is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of Christ
A fountain for sin and for uncleanness will be opened for the house of David.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of a good wife
Let your fountain be blessed. Rejoice with the wife of your youth.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (always flowing,) of unceasing wickedness of the jews
As a well pours out its water, so Jerusalem pours out her wickedness. Violence and destruction are heard in her. Sickness and wounds are ever before me.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (not failing,) of the church
Jehovah will continually guide you. He will satisfy your desire in scorched places and give strength to your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
Rivers of living water will flow from the innermost being of the man who believes in me. This is according to the scriptures. He spoke this by the Spirit. Those who believed in him were to receive the Spirit. The Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of constant supplies of grace
Then those who sing as well as those who play the flutes will say: All my springs of joy are in you.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of a holy conversation
A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with the produce from his lips.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The deeds of a man's hands will return to him.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of effects of industry
She considers a field and buys it. With the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
Give her of the fruit of her hands. Let her own works praise her in the gates.
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt. The fruit a tree produces provides its reputation.
Every good tree gives righteous fruit. The bad tree gives evil fruit.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for life eternal. Both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of doctrines of Christ
(The Shulamite) Just like the apple tree among the trees of the wood so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the reward of the wicked
The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately corrupt. Who can understand it? I, Jehovah, search the heart and examine the mind (inner man). I give to each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
Every good tree gives righteous fruit. The bad tree gives evil fruit. A good tree does not give bad fruit. A bad tree does not give good fruit.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the example, &c of the Godly
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who gains life is wise.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of praise
Let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God through him [Jesus], that is, the fruit of lips that make confession (give thanks and offer praise) to his name.
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Fruits » Illustrative » Of effects of repentance
Bear fruit worthy of repentance!
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the reward of saints
Tell the righteous that blessings will come to them. They will taste the fruit of their labor.
Gardens » Illustrative » Of the church
(The Beloved) I came to my garden, my sister, my spouse. I gathered my myrrh with my spice. I ate my honeycomb with my honey and drank my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends; drink, yes, drink abundantly, O beloved.
(The Shulamite) My beloved went to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
(The Shulamite) I went down into the garden of nut trees to see the fruits of the valley, to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.
Gardens » Illustrative » (well watered,) of spiritual prosperity of the church
Jehovah will continually guide you. He will satisfy your desire in scorched places and give strength to your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
They will come and shout for joy on top of Mount Zion. They will stream to it to enjoy Jehovah's blessings: fresh grain, new wine, olive oil, lambs and calves. Their lives will be like well-watered gardens, and they will never suffer again.
Gardens » Illustrative » (enclosed,) of the pleasantness, fruitfulness, and security of the church
A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.
Gardens » Illustrative » (when dried up,) of the wicked
You will be like an oak whose leaves wither and like a garden without water.
Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
His appearance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance
He will tie his donkey to a grapevine, his colt to the best vine. He will wash his clothes in wine, his garments in the blood of grapes.
Garments » Illustrative » (rolled in blood,) of victory
Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.
Gates » Illustrative » (of heaven,) of access to God
He had a dream in which he saw a stairway set up on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven. He saw the angels of God going up and coming down on it. Jehovah was standing above the stairway. He proclaimed: I am Jehovah, the God of your grandfather Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give the land on which you are lying to you and your descendants. Your descendants will be like the dust on the earth. You will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. Every family on earth will be blessed through you and through your descendants. read more.
Remember, I am with you. I will watch over you wherever you go. I will also bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I do what I have promised you. Jacob woke up from his sleep and said: Truly, Jehovah is in this place, and I did not know it! He was filled with reverence. He said: This is an awesome place! Certainly, this is the house of God and the gateway to the heavens!
Remember, I am with you. I will watch over you wherever you go. I will also bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I do what I have promised you. Jacob woke up from his sleep and said: Truly, Jehovah is in this place, and I did not know it! He was filled with reverence. He said: This is an awesome place! Certainly, this is the house of God and the gateway to the heavens!
Gates » Illustrative » (of hell,) of satan's power
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it.
Gates » Illustrative » (strait,) of the entrance to life
Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way to life. Only a few put forth the effort. Yes, only a few people enter the narrow gate.
Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin
Enter through the narrow gate, since the gate to destruction is wide and the road that leads to destruction is wide and many enter through it.
Gates » Illustrative » (of the grave,) of death
I thought that in the prime of my life I would go down to the gates of the grave and be robbed of the rest of my life.
Gates » Illustrative » Of Christ
I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture.
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
I am angry with the shepherds! I will punish the male goats. Jehovah of Hosts visited his flock, the house of Judah. He will make them as his majestic horse in the battle.
All nations will be gathered before him. He will then separate them one from another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Goat » Illustrative » Of macedonian empire
As I observed a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth. It did not touch the ground. The goat had a notable horn between his eyes.
And the rough he-goat is the king of GREECE. The great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
Goat » Illustrative » (flock of,) of the church
(The Beloved) You are beautiful my love, you are beautiful. Your eyes behind your veil are like doves. Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead.
Grass » Illustrative » Of shortness and uncertainty of life
All people are like grass. All their glory is like the blossom of a flower. The grass withers and the flower drops off.
You sweep mortals away in the sleep of death. They sprout again in the morning like grass.
Man's days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
A voice shouts: Cry out! And I said: What shall I cry? The voice shouts: All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of Jehovah blows on them. Surely the people are grass.
Grass » Illustrative » (on tops of houses,) of the wicked
The inhabitants of these cities are weak, discouraged, and ashamed. They will be like plants in the field, like fresh green grass on the roofs, scorched before it grows up.
Their people are drained of power. They are dismayed and put to shame. They are like plants in the field, like tender green shoots, like grass sprouting on the roof, parched before it grows.
Grass » Illustrative » (refreshed by dew and showers,) of the saints refreshed by grace
He will come down like rain on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
Like dew from Jehovah the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples. It will be like showers upon the grass that do not wait for man or for sons of men.
Grass » Illustrative » Of prosperity of the wicked
Wicked people sprout like grass and all troublemakers flourish. Yet they will be destroyed forever.
hands » Illustrative » (opened,) of liberality
Be generous to these poor people. Freely lend them as much as they need. Never be hardhearted and stingy with them.
You give it to them, and they gather it up. You open your hand, and they are satisfied with many blessings.
hands » Illustrative » Of power
The hand of Jehovah was on Elijah. Jehovah gave special strength to Elijah and he ran ahead of Ahab until they came to Jezreel.
Jehovah gave Israel a savior, so that they became free from the hands of the Aramaeans. The children of Israel were living in their tents as in the past.
hands » Illustrative » (shut,) of illiberality
This is what you must do whenever there are poor Israelites in one of your cities in the land that Jehovah your God is giving you.
hands » Illustrative » (lifted up against another,) of rebellion
That is not so. A man from the mountains of Ephraim by the name of Sheba son of Bichri has rebelled against King David. Give him to me and I will withdraw from the city. The woman told Joab: Watch, for his head will be thrown to you from the wall.
The Heart » Illustrative » Of Christ
(The Shulamite) Make haste, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag upon the mountains of spices.
My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall, he looks through the windows, gazing through the lattice.
The Heart » Illustrative » (sure-footedness of,) of experienced saints
Jehovah, the Sovereign Lord, is my strength! He makes my feet like a deer's feet. He will make me walk upon high places.
He makes my feet sure-footed on high places just like those of a deer.
The Heart » Illustrative » (without pasture,) of the persecuted
Glory has gone from the daughter of Zion! Her rulers are like stags with no place to eat. They flee without strength from their attacker.
The Heart » Illustrative » (panting for water,) of afflicted saints longing for God
([Sons of Korah]) As the deer desires the water brooks, so I desire you, O God. I thirst for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
The Heart » Illustrative » Of converted sinners
The lame will leap and dance, and those who cannot speak will shout for joy. Streams of water will flow through the desert plain.
Harvest » Illustrative » Of the end of the world
Let both grow together until the harvest. In the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather weeds first, and bind them in bundles to burn them. Then gather the wheat into my barn.'
The enemy that sowed them is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age. The reapers are angels.
Harvest » Illustrative » Of ripeness for wrath
Thrust in the sickle for the harvest is ripe! Come and tread for the winepress is full and the vats overflow. Their wickedness is great.
Another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud: Thrust in your sickle, and reap! The time has come for you to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time of judgment
I am the All-Powerful Jehovah, the God of Israel, and I make this promise: Soon Babylon will be leveled and packed down like a threshing place at harvest time.
Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time when many are ready to receive the gospel
Jesus said to his disciples: The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. Pray that the Lord of the harvest will send out workers into his harvest.
Harvest » Illustrative » (cold in,) of a refreshing message
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him. He refreshes his masters.
Harvest » Illustrative » (rain in,) of honor given to fools
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor does not become a fool.
Harvest » Illustrative » Of seasons of grace
Harvest is past, summer is ended, and we are not saved.
Harvest » Illustrative » (dew in,) of God's protection
Jehovah says this to me: I will be still and watch from my dwelling place. My presence will be like scorching heat in the sunshine, like heavy dew in the heat of the harvest.
Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
He (God) put all things in subjection under his feet, and made him head over all things to the congregation,
not holding fast to the head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, grows with the growth from God.
I would have you know, that the head (authority) of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Verse Concepts
Head » Illustrative » (made bald,) of heavy judgments
They have gone up to the temple and to Dibon, to the high places to weep. Moab wails over Nebo and Medeba. Everyone's head is bald and every beard is cut off.
In that day Jehovah God of Hosts called to weeping and mourning, to baldness and putting on sackcloth.
Make yourself bald. Cut off your hair for the children of your delight! Enlarge your baldness as the eagle. For your children are gone into exile (captivity) from you.
Instead of the smell of perfume, there will be the smell of decay. They will wear ropes instead of belts. They will have baldheads instead of beautiful hair. They will wear sackcloth instead of expensive clothes. Their beauty will be scarred with brand marks.
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection
But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head. She is the same as if she had her head shaved.
That is why the woman should have a sign of authority on her head because of the angels.
Head » Illustrative » Of rulers
He gave the children of men, the beasts of the field and the birds of the heavens to your hand. He made you the ruler over them all! You are the head of gold.
Samuel said to Saul: You are little in your own eyes. Even though you are a leader of all of the tribes of Israel that Jehovah anointed king over Israel.
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of exaltation
In the next three days Pharaoh will release you and restore you to your position. You will put Pharaoh's cup in his hand as you used to do when you were his cupbearer.
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes I will sing praises to Jehovah.
Head » Illustrative » (anointed,) of joy and prosperity
But you exalt my horn (make me as strong) as a wild bull. I have been anointed with soothing lotion.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of joy and confidence
You, O Jehovah, are a protective shield over me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.
When these things begin to happen lift up your heads because your redemption draws near.
Head » Illustrative » Of God
I would have you know, that the head (authority) of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
Verse Concepts
Head » Illustrative » Of chief men
So Jehovah will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed (rush) in one day. Elders and dignitaries are the head, and prophets who teach lies are the tail.
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of defense and protection
O Lord Jehovah [Almighty], the strong one who saves me, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Head » Illustrative » Of the chief city of a kingdom
Because the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is only Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be too shattered to be a people.
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of pride, &c
For, behold, your enemies are stirred up. Those who hate you have lifted up their heads.
Hedges » Illustrative » Of heavy judgments
He built a wall around me so that I am unable to go out. He made a heavy chain for me.
Behold, I (Jehovah) will fence her way with thorns. I will build a wall against her that she will not find her path.
Hedges » Illustrative » Of holy ordinances, &c
Listen to another illustration. A master of a house made a vineyard, and put a wall around it. He made a wine press and built a tower. Then he rented it to workers and traveled to another country.
He dug the soil all around and removed its stones. He planted it with the choicest vine. And he built a tower in the middle of it and also hewed out a wine vat in it. Then he expected it to produce good grapes, but it only produced worthless ones.
Hedges » Illustrative » (broken down,) of the taking away of protection
Here is what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge and break down the wall that protects it. I will let wild animals eat it and trample it down.
Why did you break down the stone fences around this vine? All who pass by are picking its fruit.
Hedges » Illustrative » Of numerous afflictions
God has blocked my path so that I cannot go on. He has made my path dark.
Hedges » Illustrative » Of the way of the slothful
The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.
Hedges » Illustrative » Of God's protection
You have always protected him and his family and everything he owns. You bless everything he does. You have given him enough cattle to fill the whole country.
Herbs » Illustrative » Of the wicked
The inhabitants of these cities are weak, discouraged, and ashamed. They will be like plants in the field, like fresh green grass on the roofs, scorched before it grows up.
They will quickly dry up like grass and whither away like green plants.
Herbs » Illustrative » (dew on,) of grace given to saints
Jehovah says this to me: I will be still and watch from my dwelling place. My presence will be like scorching heat in the sunshine, like heavy dew in the heat of the harvest.
Highways » Illustrative » Of facilities for the restoration of the jews
Pass through! Pass through the gates! Prepare a way for the people! Build up! Build up the highway! Clear away the stones! Raise a flag (standard) for the people!
There will be a highway from Assyria for the remnant of his people who will be left. This will be as it was for Israel when they came up out of the land of Egypt.
Highways » Illustrative » (made in the deserts,) of facilities for the spread of the gospel
A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for Jehovah. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Do you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land.
Highways » Illustrative » (broad,) of the way to destruction
Enter through the narrow gate, since the gate to destruction is wide and the road that leads to destruction is wide and many enter through it.
Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life
Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way to life. Only a few put forth the effort. Yes, only a few people enter the narrow gate.
Highways » Illustrative » Of the way of holiness
There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.
Highways » Illustrative » Of Christ
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Horns » Illustrative » Of antiChristian powers
The angel said: Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
The dragon stood on the shore by the sea. I saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns. His horns had ten crowns on them. Blasphemous names were on his heads.
So he carried me away in spirit to the wilderness. I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet-colored beast. The beast was full of names of blasphemy. It had seven heads and ten horns.
Horns » Illustrative » Of kings
As I observed a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth. It did not touch the ground. The goat had a notable horn between his eyes.
The ram that you saw that had the two horns symbolizes (represents) the kings of MEDIA and PERSIA.
After this I saw more visions in the night. I saw a FOURTH BEAST terrible and powerful, and exceedingly strong! It had great iron teeth. It devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet. It was different from the beasts that came before it. It had ten horns! I looked at the horns and another one, a little horn came. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a man. It had a mouth that spoke great (domineering) (boastful) things. The three first horns were plucked up roots and all.
A ram with two horns stood next to the river. The two horns were tall, but one was taller than the other, and the taller one came up last.
Horns » Illustrative » (cutting off,) of destruction of power
He will remove the horn (power) of the wicked. The horn (power) of the righteous will be exalted.
In his burning anger he cut down every horn (strength) (power) of Israel. He turned his right hand back from before the enemy. He has put a fire in Jacob devouring and destroying all around.
Horns » Illustrative » (pushing with,) of conquests
As the firstborn of his bulls, majesty is his. His horns are the horns of the wild bull. With them he will push the peoples, all at once, to the ends of the earth. They are the ten thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh.
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion! I will make your horn like iron and I will make your hoofs like brass. You will pulverize many nations into pieces. I will devote their profit and wealth to Jehovah the Lord of the whole earth.
One of them, Zedekiah son of Chenaanah, made iron horns and said to Ahab: Jehovah says: 'With these you will fight the Syrians and totally defeat them.'
Horns » Illustrative » (budding of,) of the commencement or revival of a nation
There I will make the horn of David grow (give mighty power to David). I will prepare a lamp (light) for my anointed one.
On that day I will make a horn sprout for the house of Israel (make the people of Israel strong again), and I give you, Ezekiel, something to say among them. Then they will know that I am Jehovah.
Horns » Illustrative » (exalting,) of increase of power and glory
The adversaries of Jehovah will be broken to pieces. He thunders in the heavens against them. Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to His king and exalt the horn (power) of His anointed.
Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Jehovah. My horn (strength) (power) is exalted in Jehovah. I speak against (mock) my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation.
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of Christ
He raised up a horn of salvation (power of deliverance) for us in the house of his servant David
I saw a Lamb that looked as though it had been slain, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes. These are the seven Spirits of God sent into all the earth.
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of the wicked
He will remove the horn (power) of the wicked. The horn (power) of the righteous will be exalted.
Save me from the mouth of the lion and from the horns of wild oxen. You have answered me.
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of God
Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my deliverer. He is my God and my crag, the one in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
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His brightness is like the sun. He has rays of power coming from his hand! There was protection in his power.
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of ephraim, &c
As the firstborn of his bulls, majesty is his. His horns are the horns of the wild bull. With them he will push the peoples, all at once, to the ends of the earth. They are the ten thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh.
Horns » Illustrative » (raising up,) of arrogance
I said to the boastful: Do not boast! I said to the wicked: Do not lift up the horn (brag about your power)! Do not lift up your horn on high. Do not speak with insolent pride.
Horns » Illustrative » (bringing down,) of degradation
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe affliction
But you are Jehovah's people! He led you through fiery trials and rescued you from Egypt.
Those who lived in the dark, in death's shadow were prisoners in misery. They were held in iron chains
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
He will rule them with a rod of iron and break them to pieces like clay vessels: even as I received from my Father.
You will rule them with an iron scepter. You will dash them to pieces like pottery!
Iron » Illustrative » Of strength
The fourth kingdom will be strong as iron, since iron breaks in pieces and subdues all things. It is iron that crushes all these. It will break in pieces and crush.
Iron » Illustrative » Of a hard barren soil
The sky above will look like copper and the ground below will be as hard as iron.
Iron » Illustrative » (seared with,) of insensibility of conscience
through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron.
Iron » Illustrative » Of stubbornness
I knew that you would prove to be stubborn. You were as rigid as iron and unyielding as copper.
Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church glorified
Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
I will make the one who overcomes, a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will not go out from it anymore. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is the New Jerusalem. This city comes down out of heaven from my God. I will write my new name on him.
He carried me away in spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy city Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.
Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church
Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia. She corresponds to the Jerusalem that now is. She is in bondage with her children. The Jerusalem above is free. She is our mother.
Jerusalem » Illustrative » (its strong position,) of saints under God's protection
As the mountains are all around Jerusalem, so Jehovah is all around his people from this time and forever.
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Why have you disobeyed my commands? Why did you do this evil thing? You had Uriah killed in battle! You let the Ammonites kill him. Then you took his wife!
But the poor man had only one little female lamb that he bought. He raised her, and she grew up in his home with his children. She would eat his food and drink from his cup. She rested in his arms and was like a daughter to him.
Lambs » Illustrative » Of Christ as a sacrifice
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him. He boldly declared: Behold! The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!
I saw a Lamb that looked as though it had been slain, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes. These are the seven Spirits of God sent into all the earth.
Lambs » Illustrative » Of the lord's people
The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the well-fed animal together. A little boy will lead them.
Lambs » Illustrative » Of weak believers
When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
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Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ
He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.
The Scripture he read was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer so he did not open his mouth.
Lambs » Illustrative » (brought to slaughter,) of the wicked under judgments
I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams together with male goats.
Lambs » Illustrative » Of purity of Christ
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.
Lambs » Illustrative » (consumed in sacrifice,) of complete destruction of the wicked
But the wicked will perish! The enemies of Jehovah will be like the glory of the pastures. They vanish, like smoke they vanish away.
Lambs » Illustrative » (deserted and exposed,) of israel deprived of God's protection
For Israel behaved stubbornly like a stubborn heifer. Will Jehovah now feed them as a lamb in a large place.
Lambs » Illustrative » (among wolves,) of ministers among the unGodly
Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked
How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? How often does calamity come upon them? How often does God distribute pains and sorrow in his anger?
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
His body also was like chrysolite and his face as the appearance of lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches and his arms and his feet like burnished copper. The sound of his words was like the sound of a crowd.
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were like a flame of fire.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs
For David's sake Jehovah his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising Abijam a son to rule after him to keep Jerusalem secure.
I will let Solomon's son keep one tribe. That way I will always have a descendant of my servant David ruling in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen as the place where I am worshiped.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance
O Jehovah, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.
Jehovah our God, you are my lamp. You turn darkness into light.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God
For Zion's sake I will not remain silent. For Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until its righteousness shines like the sunrise and its salvation burns brightly like a torch.
The sun went down and it was dark. A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments
The third angel blew his trumpet. A great star burning like a lamp fell from heaven. It fell upon a third of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters.
Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents
He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in obscure darkness.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man
The breath of man is the candle of Jehovah, searching all the inward parts of him.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers
Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David's rescue. Abishai attacked the giant and killed him. Then David's men made David promise that he would never again go out with them to battle. You are the hope of Israel. We do not want to lose you! They said.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim
The living creatures looked like burning coals and torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures. The fire was bright and lightning came out of the fire.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Lebanon » Illustrative » (fragrance of,) of the graces of the church
Your lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
His shoots will sprout and his beauty will be like the olive tree. His fragrance will be like the cedars of Lebanon. Those who live in his shadow will raise grain again. They will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the jewish nation
You who dwell in Lebanon nested in the cedars. How you will groan when pangs come upon you, Pain like a woman in childbirth!
Jehovah says concerning the house of the king of Judah: 'You are like Gilead to me, like the summit of Lebanon. Most assuredly I will make you like a wilderness, like cities that are not inhabited.
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of great and powerful monarchs
He will cut down the forest thickets with an ax. Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.
Therefore, this is what the Lord Jehovah of Hosts, declares: O my people who live in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians. They beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did.
Lebanon » Illustrative » (glory of,) of the glory of the church
The desert will sing and shout for joy! It will be beautiful like the Lebanon Mountains. It will be fertile as the fields of Carmel and Sharon. Everyone will see Jehovah's splendor. They will see his greatness and power.
Lebanon's glory will come to you: Cedar, fir, and cypress trees will come to beautify my holy place. I will honor the place where my feet rest.
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the temple
Lebanon » Illustrative » (mourning of,) of deep affliction
The Lord Jehovah says: 'On the day when it went down to the grave I caused cries of sorrow. I closed the deep over it and held back its rivers. Its many waters were stopped up, and I made Lebanon mourn for it. All the trees of the field wilted away on account of it.
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the gentile world
Soon the forest of Lebanon will become a fertile field thick with trees.
Lebanon » Illustrative » (shaking of its forests,) of prodigious growth of the church
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
Leopard » Illustrative » Of antiChrist
The beast I saw looked like a leopard. His feet were like the feet of a bear. His mouth was like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
Leopard » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the wicked subdued by the gospel
The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the well-fed animal together. A little boy will lead them.
Leopard » Illustrative » Of the macedonian empire
I saw another beast. It was like a LEOPARD. It had four wings as a bird on its back. The beast also had four heads. Dominion (ruling authority) was given to it.
Leopard » Illustrative » Of God in his judgments
Lions » Illustrative » Of God in executing judgments
Like a bear that has lost her cubs, I will attack you. I will rip you open. Like a lion I will devour you. Like a wild animal I will tear you apart.
For I will be to Ephraim as a lion. And I will be like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear and go away. I will carry off and there will be none to deliver.
Until morning came, I thought you would crush my bones just like a hungry lion; both night and day you make an end of me.
Lions » Illustrative » Of cruel and powerful enemies
Like a lion coming out of the thick woods along the Jordan River up to the green pastureland, I will come and make the Edomites run away suddenly from their country. Then the leader I choose will rule the nation. Who can be compared to me? Who would dare challenge me? What ruler could oppose me?
They roar like a lioness. They growl like a young lion. They growl as they snatch their prey and carry it off to where no one can rescue it.
Lions » Illustrative » Of imaginary fears of the slothful
The lazy man says: There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets.
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Lions » Illustrative » (roaring of,) of a king's wrath
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
Fear of a king is like the roar of a lion. Provoke him to anger and sin against yourself.
Lions » Illustrative » Of brave men
It was easy to love Saul and Jonathan. Together in life, together in death, they were faster than eagles and stronger than lions.
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave man from Kabzeel who did some amazing things. He killed two of Moab's best fighters. On a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the people of the nations might hear. I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (Satan the Devil) (great danger) (1 Peter 5:8) (Psalm 22:21) (1 Thessalonians 2:18).
They opened their mouths to attack me like ferocious, roaring lions.
Lions » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace
Also the cow and the bear will graze. Their young will lie down together. And the lion will eat straw like the ox.
The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the bull, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on my entire holy mountain, Jehovah proclaims.
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of gad
Blessed is the one who enlarges Gad. He lies down as a lion and tears the arm, also the crown of the head.
Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ
One of the elders said to me: Do not weep; the Lion of the tribe of Judah of the Root of David has succeeded in opening the book and removing the seven seals.
Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
The wicked run when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of judah
Judah is like a lion, killing his victim and returning to his den. He is like a lion stretching out and lying down. No one dares disturb him.
Lions » Illustrative » Of israel
He bows down and he lies down like a lion. Like a lion, who dares rouse him? Blessed is everyone who blesses you! Cursed is everyone who curses you!
Lions » Illustrative » Of God in protecting his church
This is what Jehovah said to me: A lion, even a young lion, growls over its prey when a crowd of shepherds is called to fight it. It is not frightened by their voices or disturbed by the noise they make. So Jehovah of Hosts will come to fight for Mount Zion and on its hill.
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).
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Locusts » Illustrative » Of destructive enemies
A nation has invaded my land. It is strong and very large. His teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he has the jaw-teeth of a lioness.
It is a day of darkness and gloom! It is a day of clouds and thick darkness! The dawn spreads upon the mountains. This great and mighty people have never seen anything like this. Nor will it be like this again even to the years of many generations. A fire devours before them and behind them a flame burns! The land is like the Garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness. Yes, none have escaped them. Their appearance is like the appearance of horses. They run like horsemen into war. read more.
Like the noise of chariots they leap on the tops of the mountains. It is like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble. They are a strong people set in battle array. At their presence the peoples are in anguish; all faces are waxed pale. They run like mighty men. They climb the wall like men of war. They march every one on his way and do not break their ranks. They do not crowd each other. They march every one in his path. They burst through the weapons and do not break ranks. They rush to the city. They run on the wall. They climb into the houses. They enter in at the windows like a thief.
Like the noise of chariots they leap on the tops of the mountains. It is like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble. They are a strong people set in battle array. At their presence the peoples are in anguish; all faces are waxed pale. They run like mighty men. They climb the wall like men of war. They march every one on his way and do not break their ranks. They do not crowd each other. They march every one in his path. They burst through the weapons and do not break ranks. They rush to the city. They run on the wall. They climb into the houses. They enter in at the windows like a thief.
Locusts » Illustrative » Of false teachers of the apostacy
Out of the smoke came locusts upon the earth. Power was given to them like the scorpions of the earth have power.
Locusts » Illustrative » (destruction of,) of destruction of God's enemies
You will be burned to death or killed in battle. You will be devoured like crops eaten by locusts. You grew in number like locusts!
Locusts » Illustrative » Of unGodly rulers
Your princes are as the locusts, and your officers as the swarms of grasshoppers. They encamp in the hedges on a cold day, but when the sun shines they flee away and no one knows where they go.
Measures » Illustrative » (drinking water, by measure) of severe famine
And he added: Mortal man, I am going to cut off the supply of bread for Jerusalem. The people there will be distressed and anxious as they measure out the food they eat and the water they drink.
You will also have a limited amount of water to drink, two cups a day.
Measures » Illustrative » (weighing the waters in a measure,) of God's infinite wisdom
When he gave the wind its force and measured the water in the sea,
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of the stature of Christ,) of perfection
until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Measures » Illustrative » (correcting in measure,) of mitigated afflictions
I am with you. I will rescue you, declares Jehovah. I will completely destroy all the nations where I scattered you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will correct you with justice. I will not let you go entirely unpunished.
Measures » Illustrative » (measuring the dust of the earth,) of God's greatness
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the span of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance of the scale?
Measures » Illustrative » (opening the mouth without measure,) of the insatiableness of hell
That is why the grave's appetite increases. It opens its mouth very wide so that honored people and common people will go down into it. Those who are noisy and joyous will go down into it.
Measures » Illustrative » (drinking tears in great measure,) of severe afflictions
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of our days,) of the shortness of life
Jehovah, please make me to know my end. What is the extent of my days? Let me know how temporary (frail) (destitute) I am.
Mills » Illustrative » (ceasing,) of desolation
The sound of harp players, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, will not be heard anymore in you. No craftsman will be found in you. The sound of a millstone will not be heard in you anymore.
I will take from them the sounds of joy and happiness, the sounds of brides and grooms, the sound of mills, and the light of lamps.
Mills » Illustrative » (grinding at,) of degradation, &c
Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you will no longer be called tender and delicate. Take the millstones and grind meal. Remove your veil, strip off the skirt; uncover the leg and cross the rivers.
Moon » Illustrative » (withdrawing her light,) of deep calamities
Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened. The moon will not give light. The stars will fall from heaven. The powers of the heavens will be shaken.
The stars of heaven and their constellations will not shine forth their light. The sun will be dark when it rises and the moon will not shine its light.
The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble! The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars cease to shine.
The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars diminish their shining.
Moon » Illustrative » Of fairness of the church
Who is she who looks as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
Moon » Illustrative » Of changeableness of the world
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head was a crown with twelve stars.
Moon » Illustrative » (becoming blood,) of judgments
When he opened the sixth seal I saw a great earthquake. The sun became black as sackcloth of hair and the moon became like blood.
Moon » Illustrative » Of glory of Christ in the church
Your sun will no longer go down, nor will your moon disappear. Jehovah will be your everlasting light, and your days of sadness will be over.
Morning » Illustrative » (breaking forth,) of the glory of the church
Who is she who looks as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
Your light will break out like the dawn. Your recovery will speedily spring forth. Your righteousness will go before you and the glory of Jehovah will be your rear guard.
Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of the glory of Christ
I Jesus have sent my angel to tell you about these things in the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.'
Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of reward of saints
I will give him the morning star.
Morning » Illustrative » (wings of,) of rapid movements
If I take the wings of the dawn, if I dwell in the remotest part of the sea,
Morning » Illustrative » Of the resurrection day
Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes.
Morning » Illustrative » (clouds in,) of the short lived profession of hypocrites
What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.
Morning » Illustrative » (spread upon the mountains,) of heavy calamities
It is a day of darkness and gloom! It is a day of clouds and thick darkness! The dawn spreads upon the mountains. This great and mighty people have never seen anything like this. Nor will it be like this again even to the years of many generations.
Moths » Illustrative » (eating a garment,) of God's judgments
The Lord Jehovah helps me. Who will find me guilty? They will all wear out like a garment and moths will eat them.
The moth will eat them up like a garment. The worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever! My salvation will last through all generations.
Moths » Illustrative » Of God in the execution of his judgments
Moths » Illustrative » (making its house in garments,) of man's folly in providing earthly things
The house he builds is like a moth's cocoon, like a hut made by a watchman.
Moths » Illustrative » (garments eaten by,) of those who have suffered severe judgments
So man wastes away like something rotten, like a garment eaten by moths.
Mountains » Illustrative » Of difficulties
He told them: It was because of your lack of faith: Truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you.
Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. He will bring the head stone with shouts of blessing.'
Every valley will be raised up! Every mountain and hill made low. The rough ground will become level and the rugged places a plain.
Mountains » Illustrative » Of the church of God
The iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broke in pieces together. It became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors. The wind carried them away and no place was found for them. The stone that struck the statue became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
In the last days the mountain of the house of Jehovah will be established as the highest of the mountains and exalted above the hills. All the nations will stream to it.
In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever! You saw a stone cut out of the mountain without hands. It broke the iron, brass, clay, silver, and the gold to pieces. The great God made known to the king what will happen in the future. The dream is certain, and the interpretation of it is sure.
Mountains » Illustrative » (burning,) of destructive enemies
I am against you, Babylon, you destructive mountain. You have destroyed the whole earth, declares Jehovah. I will use my power against you and roll you off the cliffs, and make you a scorched mountain.
The second angel blew his trumpet. Something like a great mountain burning with fire was hurled into the sea. A third of the sea became blood.
Mountains » Illustrative » (breaking forth into singing,) of exceeding joy
Shout for joy, you heavens! Shout, deep places of the earth! Shout for joy, mountains, and every tree of the forest! Jehovah has shown his greatness by saving his people Israel.
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Mountains » Illustrative » (made waste,) of desolation
And yet I hated Esau and his descendants. I devastated Esau's hill country and abandoned his inheritance to the desert jackals.
I will destroy the hills and mountains and dry up the grass and trees. I will turn the river valleys into deserts and dry up the pools of water.
Mountains » Illustrative » Of persons in authority
Shout for joy, you heavens! Shout, deep places of the earth! Shout for joy, mountains, and every tree of the forest! Jehovah has shown his greatness by saving his people Israel.
The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.
Mountains » Illustrative » (threshing of,) of heavy judgments
See I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them. You will reduce the hills to chaff.
Mountains » Illustrative » Of proud and haughty persons
against all the high mountains and all the lofty hills,
Mountains » Illustrative » Of God's righteousness
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God. Your judgments are like great deep water. O Jehovah, you preserve man and beast.
Mountains » Illustrative » (dropping new wine,) of abundance
Behold, the days are coming, said Jehovah, that the plowman will overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes by the one who sows seed. The mountains will drop sweet wine, and all the hills will melt.
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
Jehovah your God is with you! He is a mighty one. He will exult over you with joy. He will refresh you with his love. He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
Speak to one another in psalms and praise and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to Jehovah.
Music » Illustrative » Of heavenly felicity
When he took the book the four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Every one of them had harps, and golden bowls full of incense. These are the prayers of the holy ones. They sing a new song, saying: You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you bought persons for God out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Music » Illustrative » (ceasing of,) of calamities
The joyful sound of tambourines ceases. The noise of revelers and the delight of the harp cease. They no longer drink wine with a song. The beverage is bitter to its drinkers.
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of wicked rulers
It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan,
Wail, You fir tree, for the cedar has fallen, because the majestic ones are destroyed. Wail you oaks of Bashan, for the strong forest has come down.
Oak Trees » Illustrative » (fading,) of the wicked under judgments
You will be like an oak whose leaves wither and like a garden without water.
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of the church
Even if one out of ten people are left it will be destroyed (burned) again. When a strong tree or an oak is cut down, a stump is left. The holy seed is the stump.
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of strong and powerful men
Before them I destroyed the Amorite. His height was like the height of the cedars. He was strong like the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath!
Olive Trees » Illustrative » (when wild,) of the gentiles
If you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a garden olive tree: how much more could these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
If you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a garden olive tree: how much more could these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » (gleaning of,) of the remnant of grace
Gleanings will be left in it, as when an olive tree is beaten: two or three berries in the top of the highest bough, four or five on the branches of a fruit tree, declares Jehovah the God of Israel.
So will it be on the earth and among the nations, as when an olive tree is beaten, or as when gleanings are left after the grape harvest.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the righteous
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy and loving kindness of God forever and ever.
His shoots will sprout and his beauty will be like the olive tree. His fragrance will be like the cedars of Lebanon.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the two witnesses
I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy a thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. These (witnesses) are the two olive trees, and the two lamp stands standing before the God of the earth.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the jewish church
Jehovah called you a large olive tree that has fine-looking fruit to look at. He will set fire to you with a mighty lightning storm, and your branches will be broken.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Probable origin of its being the emblem of peace
When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of children of pious parents
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine inside your home. Your children will be like young olive trees around your table.
Ostriches » Illustrative » Of the unnatural cruelty of the jews in their calamities
Even the jackals of the wasteland have full breasts and give milk to their young ones. The daughter of my people has become cruel like the ostriches in the wasteland.
Ostriches » Illustrative » (companionship with,) of extreme desolation
Oxen » Illustrative » (prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel
Again he sent out other servants with orders to say to the guests, 'I have prepared my feast. Oxen and fat livestock are butchered and everything is ready, so come to the feast.'
Oxen » Illustrative » (engaged in husbandry,) of ministers
Blessed are those who plant beside every stream and those who let cattle and donkeys roam freely.
The cattle and the donkeys that work the soil will eat a mixture of food that has been winnowed with forks and shovels.
Oxen » Illustrative » (not muzzled in treading corn,) of minister's right to support
It is written in the Law of Moses: You should not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads (threshes) out the grain. Does God care only about oxen? Or did he say it for our benefit? This is written for our benefit without a doubt! He who plows should plow in hope. Likewise he who threshes in hope should be a partaker of his hope.
Oxen » Illustrative » (led to slaughter,) of saints under persecution
I was like an unquestioning lamb brought to the slaughter. I did not know that they were plotting against me. They were saying: Let us destroy the tree with its fruit. Let us cut Jeremiah off from this world of the living so that we will not be reminded of him anymore.
Oxen » Illustrative » (stall fed,) of sumptuous living
Better is a bowel of soup where there is love, than a steak with someone you hate.
Oxen » Illustrative » (led to slaughter,) of a rash youth
He immediately goes after her. He is like a bull that goes to the slaughter. Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
Plowing » Illustrative » Of peace and prosperity
Then he will judge disputes between nations and settle matters between many people. They will beat (hammer) their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nations will not fight against each other, and they will not learn war anymore.
He will judge between many peoples, and will decide concerning strong nations far away. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks! Nation will not lift up sword against nation and they will not learn war any more!
Plowing » Illustrative » Of a course of sin
When I saw those who plowed wickedness and planted misery, they gathered its harvest.
But instead you plowed evil and harvested unrighteousness. You have eaten the fruit produced by your lies. This is because you trusted in your way and in the large number of your soldiers.
Plowing » Illustrative » Of the labor ministers
Or did he say it for our benefit? This is written for our benefit without a doubt! He who plows should plow in hope. Likewise he who threshes in hope should be a partaker of his hope.
Plowing » Illustrative » Of repentance and reformation
Jehovah says to the people of Judah and to Jerusalem: Break up your unplowed fields, and do not plant among thorns.
Plowing » Illustrative » Of a severe course of affliction
Ephraim was once like a well-trained young cow, ready and willing to thresh grain. But I will put a yoke on her beautiful neck and harness her for harder work. I made Judah pull the plow and Jacob pull the harrow.
Plowing » Illustrative » (attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness
Jesus responded: No man, who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.
Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » Of saints
(The Shulamite) I went down into the garden of nut trees to see the fruits of the valley, to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.
Let us get up early to the vineyards. Let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth. There I will give you my love.
Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » (fruit of,) of the graces of the church
Your lips are like a thread of scarlet and your mouth is lovely. Your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate within your locks.
Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » (an orchard of,) of the church
Your plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with ointment,
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » (in the wilderness,) of the gifts of the spirit
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs.
The parched ground will become a lake, and dry land will be filled with springs. Marsh grass and reeds will grow where jackals used to live.
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » (turning cities into,) of great desolation
I will turn Babylon into a marsh. Porcupines will live there. I will sweep Babylon with a broom that will sweep everything away. I, the Sovereign Lord Jehovah have spoken.
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » Of nineveh
Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away. Stand, stand, they cry; but none looks back.
Rain » Illustrative » Of spiritual blessings
As they pass through the dry valley of Baca, it becomes a place of springs; the autumn rain fills it with pools.
You, O God, did send a plentiful rain. You confirm your inheritance with it, when it was parched.
I will bless them and the places around my hill. I will send rain at the right time. These showers will be a blessing to them.
Rain » Illustrative » (destructive,) of God's judgments
He rains down fire and burning sulfur upon wicked people. He makes them drink from a cup filled with scorching wind.
With pestilence and with blood I will enter into judgment on him. I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, a torrential rain, with hailstones, fire and brimstone.
With his belly full, God will vent his burning anger against him and rain down his blows upon him.
Rain » Illustrative » Of Christ in the communication of his graces
He will come down like rain on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.
Let us get to know Jehovah! Let us press on (run after) (follow) to get to know him. As surely as the sun rises he will appear. He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.
Rain » Illustrative » Of the doctrine of faithful ministers
My instruction shall drop as the rain; my words shall descend like dew, as the gentle rains on the tender plant, and as the showers on vegetation.
Rain » Illustrative » Of the word of God
As the rain and the snow come down from the sky, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Rain » Illustrative » (destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
Rain » Illustrative » Of righteousness
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
Rings » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
His hands are as gold rings set with beryl. His belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.
Rings » Illustrative » (put on the hands,) of favor
The father called his servants. He said: 'Hurry and bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet.
Rivers » Illustrative » (drying up of,) of God's judgments
He will pass through the sea of affliction and will strike the waves in the sea. The depths of the Nile will dry up; and the pride of Assyria will be removed and the scepter of Egypt will depart.
He rebukes the sea, and makes it dry. He dries up all the rivers. Bashan and Carmel become dry and the flower of Lebanon withers.
Therefore Jehovah says: I am going to plead your case and exact full vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea and make her fountain dry.
Jehovah rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt tremble before him. The hearts of the Egyptians melt (their courage fails) within them. I will stir up Egyptian against Egyptian. Brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, kingdom against kingdom. The Egyptians will become discouraged. I will bring their plans to nothing. They will consult the idols and the spirits of the dead, the mediums and the spiritists. read more.
I will hand the Egyptians over to the power of a cruel master, and a fierce king will rule over them. This is the declaration of Jehovah of Hosts, the Almighty. The waters of the Nile River will dry up. The riverbed will be parched and dry. The canals will stink. The streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up. The reeds and rushes will wither. The plants (rushes) along the Nile, at the mouth of the river will wither. Every sown field along the Nile will become parched and blow away to be no more. The fishermen will groan and lament. All who cast hooks into the Nile and throw nets on the water will be weak and sick.
I will hand the Egyptians over to the power of a cruel master, and a fierce king will rule over them. This is the declaration of Jehovah of Hosts, the Almighty. The waters of the Nile River will dry up. The riverbed will be parched and dry. The canals will stink. The streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up. The reeds and rushes will wither. The plants (rushes) along the Nile, at the mouth of the river will wither. Every sown field along the Nile will become parched and blow away to be no more. The fishermen will groan and lament. All who cast hooks into the Nile and throw nets on the water will be weak and sick.
Rivers » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs.
I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Do you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land. Wild animals, jackals, and ostriches will honor me. I will provide water in the desert. I will make rivers on the dry land for my chosen people to drink.
Rivers » Illustrative » (overflowing of,) of God's judgments
Behold, Jehovah has a strong and mighty one (Assyria). He will cast down to the earth with military power. It will be like a destructive thunderstorm with hail and a mighty flood of water.
That is why Jehovah is going to bring against them the raging and powerful floodwaters of the Euphrates River, that is, the king of Assyria with all his power. It will overflow all its channels and go over all its banks.
Your covenant with death will be annulled. Your agreement with the grave will not stand when the overflowing scourge passes through. Then you will be trampled down by it.
Rivers » Illustrative » (fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity of saints
He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
For he will be like a tree planted by the water. It extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes. Its leaves will be green. It will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit.
Rivers » Illustrative » Of heavy afflictions
I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.
Rivers » Illustrative » Of the abundance of grace in Christ
Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place to hide from storms. They will be like streams flowing in a desert, like the shadow of a giant rock in a barren land.
Out of the fullness of his undeserved kindness he gives us one blessing after another.
Rivers » Illustrative » Of abundance
Rivers » Illustrative » (steady course of,) of peace of saints
This is what Jehovah says: I will offer you peace like a river and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream. You will nurse and be carried in Jerusalem's arms and cuddled on her knees.
Rivers » Illustrative » Of people flying from judgments
Travel through your country like the Nile, people of Tarshish. You no longer have a harbor.
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (girding with,) of heavy afflictions
In that day Jehovah God of Hosts called to weeping and mourning, to baldness and putting on sackcloth.
Instead of the smell of perfume, there will be the smell of decay. They will wear ropes instead of belts. They will have baldheads instead of beautiful hair. They will wear sackcloth instead of expensive clothes. Their beauty will be scarred with brand marks.
Tremble you women who are at ease. Be troubled you complacent ones. Undress and put sackcloth on your waist,
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (heavens becoming black as,) of severe judgments
When he opened the sixth seal I saw a great earthquake. The sun became black as sackcloth of hair and the moon became like blood.
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (covering the heavens with,) of severe judgments
I clothe the heavens in darkness and cover them with sackcloth.
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (putting of,) of joy and gladness
You turned my mourning into dancing. You loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness.
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
You are the salt of the earth. If its taste goes away, how will you restore it? It is good for nothing. All you can do is throw it on the ground and walk on it.
Salt is good. If it loses its saltiness how can you make it salty again? Have the salt or seasoning of friendship among yourselves, and live in peace with one another.
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation
Just as I live, said Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, Moab will be like Sodom, and the children of Ammon like Gomorrah. They will be possessions of nettles and salt pits. They will be deserted forever! My people will plunder them and the remnant of my nation will take possession of their land.
Salt » Illustrative » Of saints
You are the salt of the earth. If its taste goes away, how will you restore it? It is good for nothing. All you can do is throw it on the ground and walk on it.
Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart
Salt is good. If it loses its saltiness how can you make it salty again? Have the salt or seasoning of friendship among yourselves, and live in peace with one another.
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction
Scorpions » Illustrative » Ministers of antiChrist
Out of the smoke came locusts upon the earth. Power was given to them like the scorpions of the earth have power.
The locusts were not to kill them, but should torment them for five months: and their torment was the torment of a scorpion, when it strikes a man.
Their tails were like scorpions' tails, for there were stings in their tails. They had power to hurt men five months.
Scorpions » Illustrative » Severe scourges
If my father put a hard yoke on you, I will make it harder! My father gave you punishment with whips, but I will give you blows with snakes.'
Scorpions » Illustrative » Wicked men
Son of man, do not be afraid of them or the things they say. Do not be afraid, even though thorns and thistles are around you and you live among scorpions. Do not let the things they say frighten you. Do not be terrified in their presence even though they are rebellious people.
the Sea » Illustrative » (smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven
I saw what looked like a sea of glass mingled with fire. Those who were victorious over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having harps (written Word) of God.
A sea of crystal like glass was in front of the throne. In the center around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind.
the Sea » Illustrative » Of heavy afflictions
When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.
What example am I to give you? What comparison am I to make for you, O daughter of Jerusalem? What am I to make equal to you, so that I may give you comfort, O virgin daughter of Zion? Your destruction is great like the sea. Who is able to make you well?
the Sea » Illustrative » (covered with waters,) of the diffusion of spiritual knowledge over the earth in the latter days
The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.
They will not hurt or destroy in my entire holy mountain. This is because the earth will be full of the knowledge of Jehovah just as the waters cover the sea.
the Sea » Illustrative » (roaring,) of hostile armies
In that day they will roar over their prey as the sea roars. If they look at the land, they will see only darkness and distress. Thick clouds will darken even the light.
They seize bow and spear. They are cruel and have no mercy. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride on horses. They are arrayed as a man for the battle against you, O daughter of Zion!
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of devastating armies
Therefore the Lord Jehovah says: 'I am against you, O Tyre, and I will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. They will destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers. I will scrape her debris from her and make her a bare rock.
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of righteousness
If only you had listened to my commandments! Your peace would be like a river that never runs dry. Your righteousness would be like waves on the sea.
the Sea » Illustrative » (trouble,) of the wicked
But the wicked are like the troubled and restless sea, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of the unsteady
However he must ask in faith, not doubting: for he who doubts is like a surging wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.
Seed » Illustrative
He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will reap bountifully.
In the morning sow your seed. In the evening do not withhold your hand. For you do not know which shall prosper. Whether they both will alike be good.
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
Do not be deceived. God is not mocked! A man will harvest what he sows. He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the devil
He seized the dragon, the old serpent that is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.
The great dragon was thrown down, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth, and his angels with him.
Now the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals Jehovah God had made. He said to the woman: Did God really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden?
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds will be lead away from the simplicity and the purity (cleanness) that is toward Christ.
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
Serpents » Illustrative » Of enemies who harass and destroy
I am sending serpents against you, adders, for which there is no charm. They will bite you, says Jehovah.
The rod that beat you is broken, but you have no reason to be glad. When one snake dies, a worse one comes in its place. A snake's egg hatches a flying dragon.
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the tribe of dan
Dan will be a snake on a road, a viper on a path that bites a horse's heels so that its rider falls backwards.
Serpents » Illustrative » Of hypocrites
You serpents! You offspring of vipers! How will you escape from being destroyed in the ever-burning fires of the Valley of Hinnom? (Greek: Gehenna, the trash fires in the valley just outside of Jerusalem)
Serpents » Illustrative » (sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked
They make their tongues as sharp as a snake's fang. Their lips hide the venom of poisonous snakes.
Sheep » Illustrative » (in proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God
We are all like sheep. We have gone astray! Each of us has turned to his own way. Jehovah has caused the iniquity (sin) of all of us to be laid on him.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Look for your servant for I have not forgotten your commandments.
I will seek the lost. I will bring back the scattered. I will bind up the broken and strengthen the sick. The fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with judgment.
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the jews
He led his own people out like sheep and guided them like a flock through the wilderness.
([Psalm of Asaph]) God, why have you rejected us forever? Why do you smoke with anger against the sheep of your pasture?
Your people, the flock in your pasture, will thank you forever. We will praise you throughout all generations.
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the people of Christ
He spoke to him a second time: Simon, son of John, do you love me? He replied: Yes Lord, you know I have affection for you. Then Jesus said: Shepherd my sheep. The third time Jesus said to him: Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me? Peter was grieved. Because he said to him the third time, do you have affection for me? Peter replied: Lord, you know all things; you know I have affection for you! Jesus said to him: Feed my sheep.
Jesus explained: I am the door of the sheep. Thieves and robbers came in place of me but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If any man enters through me he will be saved. He will go in and out and find pasture. read more.
The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them. He leaves because he is a hired man and does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me. Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I will also bring them. They will hear my voice and they will become one flock, one shepherd. The Father loves me. Therefore I lay down my life and I take it back again. No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father. The Jews were again divided because of what Jesus said. Many of them said: He has a demon and is mad. Why listen to him? Others said: These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind? It was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem. It was wintertime. Jesus was walking in the temple on Solomon's porch (the Colonnade of Solomon). The Jews came to him and asked: How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus replied: I told you and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness of me. You do not believe because you are not my sheep!
The thief comes to steal, and kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them. He leaves because he is a hired man and does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me. Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I will also bring them. They will hear my voice and they will become one flock, one shepherd. The Father loves me. Therefore I lay down my life and I take it back again. No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father. The Jews were again divided because of what Jesus said. Many of them said: He has a demon and is mad. Why listen to him? Others said: These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind? It was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem. It was wintertime. Jesus was walking in the temple on Solomon's porch (the Colonnade of Solomon). The Jews came to him and asked: How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus replied: I told you and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness of me. You do not believe because you are not my sheep!
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders.
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
All nations will be gathered before him. He will then separate them one from another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Sheep » Illustrative » (lost,) of the unregenerate
Sheep » Illustrative » (in patience and simplicity,) of patience, &c of Christ
He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the wicked in their death
Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes.
Sheep » Illustrative » Of those under God's judgment
([Sons of Korah]) O God, we have heard with our ears and our fathers told us about the work that you did in their days, in the days of old.
Shepherds » Illustrative » (ignorant and foolish,) of bad ministers
The Lord Jehovah says: 'I am against the shepherds! I will demand my sheep from them and make them cease from feeding sheep. So the shepherds will not feed themselves anymore. I will deliver my flock from their mouth, so that they will not be food for them.'
They are dogs with mighty appetites. They never have enough! They are shepherds who lack understanding. They all turn to their own way and each one seeks dishonest (unjust) gain.
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?
My people have become lost sheep. Their shepherds have led them astray. They have made them turn aside on the mountains. They have gone along from mountain to hill and have forgotten their resting place.
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of Christ as the good shepherd
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow (neighbor) (companion), said Jehovah of Hosts: Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn my hand upon (against) the little ones.
Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,
I will place one shepherd over them, my servant David. He will take care of them. He will take care of them and be their shepherd.
I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me.
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of kings as the leaders of the people
I say of Cyrus: 'He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please. He will say of Jerusalem, 'Let it be rebuilt,' and of the Temple, 'Let its foundations be laid.'
Like a lion coming out of the thick woods along the Jordan River up to the green pastureland, I will come and make the Edomites run away suddenly from their country. Then the leader I choose will rule the nation. Who can be compared to me? Who would dare challenge me? What ruler could oppose me?
Shepherds and their flocks will come to her. They will pitch their tents around her. They will pasture each in his place.
Shepherds » Illustrative » (their care and tenderness,) of tenderness of Christ
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
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I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries and bring them to their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel. I will feed them by the streams, and in all the inhabited places of the land. I will feed them in a good pasture, and their grazing ground will be on the mountain heights of Israel. There they will lie down on good grazing ground and feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I will feed my flock and I will lead them to rest, declares the Lord Jehovah. read more.
I will seek the lost. I will bring back the scattered. I will bind up the broken and strengthen the sick. The fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with judgment.
I will seek the lost. I will bring back the scattered. I will bind up the broken and strengthen the sick. The fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with judgment.
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for my sheep and will deliver them from all the places where they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day.
Pharisees and teachers of the Law complained: This man welcomes sinners and even eats with them! Then Jesus told them an illustration: If you have a hundred sheep and lose one of them, what do you do? You leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the pasture and go looking for the one you lost until you find it. read more.
When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders. You bring it back home. You invite your friends and neighbors together to celebrate. You say, 'I am so happy I found my lost sheep.' It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
When you find it you are happy. You carry it on your shoulders. You bring it back home. You invite your friends and neighbors together to celebrate. You say, 'I am so happy I found my lost sheep.' It is the same. I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine good people who do not need to repent.
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of God as leader of israel
You led your people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
([Psalm of Asaph]) Oh, give ear (listen), Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!
Shepherds » Illustrative » Ministers » Of the gospel
I will also raise up shepherds over them who will tend them. They will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing, proclaims Jehovah.
Ships » Illustrative » (wrecked,) of departure from the faith
Keep the faith and maintain a good conscience! Some have rejected these things and have suffered shipwreck to their faith.
Ships » Illustrative » Of industrious women
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints
The father called his servants. He said: 'Hurry and bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet.
(The Beloved) How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince's daughter! The joints of your thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
Shoes » Illustrative » (taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition
Do not run until your feet are bare and your throats are dry. But you say that it is useless. You love foreign gods and follow them.
Take the millstones and grind meal. Remove your veil, strip off the skirt; uncover the leg and cross the rivers.
Shoes » Illustrative » (thrown over a place,) of subjection
Moab is my washbasin. I will throw my shoe on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.
Moab is my wash pot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the preparation of the gospel
Shod your feet with the preparation of the good news of peace.
Shoes » Illustrative » (having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter
Remember what Joab did to me by killing the two commanders of Israel's armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. You remember how he murdered them in time of peace. This was revenge for deaths they had caused in time of war. He killed innocent men. I bear the responsibility for what he did. I suffer the consequences.
Silver » Illustrative » Of saints purified by affliction
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
Silver » Illustrative » (dross of,) of the wicked
Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to me. All of them are the copper, tin, iron and lead in the furnace. They are the dross of silver.
Your silver is not pure. Your beer is watered down.
Silver » Illustrative » Of the medo-persian kingdom
The statue had a head of pure gold, chest and arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of brass.
After you another inferior kingdom will arise and another third kingdom of brass, which will rule over all the earth.
Silver » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the just
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked has little worth.
Silver » Illustrative » Of good rulers
Your silver is not pure. Your beer is watered down. Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas.
Silver » Illustrative » (reprobate,) of the wicked
They call them rejected silver, for Jehovah has rejected them.
Silver » Illustrative » (labor of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge
Search for wisdom as if it were silver. Hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure!
Silver » Illustrative » Of the words of the lord
The words of Jehovah are pure, like silver refined in a furnace on the earth and purified seven times.
Stars » Illustrative » (withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments
When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud and the moon will not give its light.
The stars of heaven and their constellations will not shine forth their light. The sun will be dark when it rises and the moon will not shine its light.
The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble! The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars cease to shine.
The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars diminish their shining.
Stars » Illustrative » Of ministers
To the angel of the congregation of Ephesus write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands, says:
In his right hand he held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His appearance was like the shinning sun in full strength.
Stars » Illustrative » Of princes and subordinate governors
The fourth angel blew his trumpet. A third of the sun was struck. A third of the moon, and a third of the stars were darkened. The illumination of both day and night was cut by one third.
It grew great, even to the host of heaven. It threw down to the ground some of the host and it trampled them.
Stars » Illustrative » (bright and morning star,) of Christ
I Jesus have sent my angel to tell you about these things in the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.'
Stars » Illustrative » (morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints
I will give him the morning star.
Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
I see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth.
Stars » Illustrative » (setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security
Even though you place yourself as high as the eagle, and though you nest among the stars, I will bring you down from there, said Jehovah!
Stars » Illustrative » (shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers
Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Stars » Illustrative » (wandering,) of false teachers
They are wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, for which the black darkness has been reserved forever.
Stars » Illustrative » Of angels
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
The sun » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light.
I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven. He was clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was upon his head. His face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
In his right hand he held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His appearance was like the shinning sun in full strength.
The sun » Illustrative » (darkened,) of severe calamities
The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible (awesome) Day of Jehovah comes!
When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud and the moon will not give its light.
The earth quakes before them. The heavens tremble! The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars cease to shine.
The sun » Illustrative » (its brightness,) of the future glory of saints
Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
The righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears let him hear.
The sun » Illustrative » Of supreme rulers
The stars of heaven and their constellations will not shine forth their light. The sun will be dark when it rises and the moon will not shine its light.
Joseph had another dream and told his brothers: I had another dream, in which I saw the sun, the moon, and eleven stars bowing down to me.
The sun » Illustrative » (going down at noon,) of premature destruction
It will happen in that day, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day.
A mother who gives birth to seven sons will grow faint and breathe her last. She will die, ashamed and humiliated, while it is still daylight. I will put survivors from these people to death in the presence of their enemies, says Jehovah.
The sun » Illustrative » (its clearness,) of the purity of the church
Who is she who looks as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
I swear to you that I will cause someone from your own family to bring trouble to you. You will see it when I take your wives from you and give them to another man. He will have intercourse with them in broad daylight. You did this secretly. I will make this happen in broad daylight in front of all Israel.'
The sun » Illustrative » (no more going down,) of perpetual blessedness
Your sun will no longer go down, nor will your moon disappear. Jehovah will be your everlasting light, and your days of sadness will be over.
The sun » Illustrative » (its power,) of the triumph of saints
May all your enemies die like that, Jehovah, may your friends shine like the rising sun! There was peace in the land for forty years.
The sun » Illustrative » Of Christ's coming
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
The sun » Illustrative » Of God's favor
For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.
Swords » Illustrative » Of severe and heavy calamities
What if I bring a war against that country by saying I will let a war go throughout this country. And then I destroy the people and the animals in it.
You should burn one-third of the hair in the fire at the center of the city when the siege is over. Take one third and strike it with the sword all around the city. The remaining one third you shall scatter to the wind. I will unsheathe a sword behind them.
Son of man, prophecy and say, 'this is what Jehovah says: A sword, a sword is sharpened and also polished!
Swords » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the wicked
I am among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongue is a sharp sword.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword. The tongue of the wise brings a cure.
Swords » Illustrative » Of the justice of God
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow (neighbor) (companion), said Jehovah of Hosts: Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn my hand upon (against) the little ones.
I sharpen my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on justice! I will render vengeance on my adversaries. I will repay those who hate me.
Swords » Illustrative » (drawing of,) of war and destruction
I will scatter you among the nations. War will follow you. Your country will be in ruins. Your cities will be deserted.
Tell the land of Israel: 'This is what Jehovah says: I am against you. I will take my sword out of its sheath and kill the righteous people and the wicked people among you. I am going to kill the righteous people and the wicked people among you. That is why my sword will come out of its sheath to be used against everyone from the south to the north. Then everyone will know that I, Jehovah, have taken my sword from its sheath, and I will not put it back again.'
Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of Christ
He made my tongue like a sharp sword. He hid me in the palm of his hand. He made me like a sharpened arrow and hid me in his quiver.
In his right hand he held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His appearance was like the shinning sun in full strength.
Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
The Word of God is alive and active and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) It separates the physical person from the spiritual person, of both joints and marrow. And it can discern (judge) the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (John 12:48)
Swords » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
You are blessed O Israel. Who is like you, a people saved by Jehovah? He is the shield of your help and the sword of your majesty! So your enemies will cringe before you and you will tread upon their high places.
Swords » Illustrative » (not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity
In every generation some of your descendants will die a violent death because you have disobeyed me and have taken Uriah's wife.
Swords » Illustrative » Of false witnesses
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Swords » Illustrative » (putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship
You cry out: Sword of Jehovah, how long will you keep on fighting? Go back into your sheath. Stay there and rest!
Swords » Illustrative » (living by,) of rapine
You will live by your sword. You will serve your brother. Soon you will become restless and break his yoke from your neck.
Swords » Illustrative » Of war and contention
Do not think I came to bring peace on the earth. I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
Swords » Illustrative » Of the end of the wicked
Swords » Illustrative » Of persecuting spirit of the wicked
The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow to throw down the afflicted and the needy, to slay those who are upright in conduct.
Swords » Illustrative » Of judicial authority
He is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid for he does not bear the sword in vain. He is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
Swords » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Arise, O Jehovah and confront them! Bring them to their knees! With your sword rescue my life from the wicked.
Swords » Illustrative » Of deep mental affliction
A sword will pierce through your mind that the thoughts of many hearts will be disclosed.
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the church
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, who may stay in your tent? Who may reside on your holy mountain?
He is a minister of the Holy Place and of the true Tabernacle, built by Jehovah and not man.
Enlarge the place of your tent. Stretch your tent curtains wide and do not hold back. Lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.
In love a throne will be established and in faithfulness a man will sit on it. One shall sit upon it in truth and faithfulness. He will be from the tent of David. He will judge and seek justice and speed the cause of righteousness.
Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Then I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying: Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men. He will dwell with them and they will be his people! God will be with them, and be their God.
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.
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Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are now here. He also went into a much better tent that is not made by humans and does not belong to this creation.
There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain.
The Holy Spirit revealed that the way into the Most Holy Place was not open while the tent was still in use. This is a symbol that points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect,
Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the holy of holies,) of heaven
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of life. It is a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain.
He went once and forever into the Most Holy Place having eternal salvation. It is not with the blood of goats and young bulls, but with his blood.
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the body
We know that if our earthly house (human body) (habitation of life) is destroyed; we have a building from God. It is an everlasting house in the heavens, not made with human hands.
Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation
The Holy Spirit revealed that the way into the Most Holy Place was not open while the tent was still in use.
since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.
Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of Christ's body
by a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,
Tents » Illustrative » (spread out,) of the heavens
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
Tents » Illustrative » (enlarging of,) of the great extension of the church
Enlarge the place of your tent. Stretch your tent curtains wide and do not hold back. Lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the judgments of God
I am the All-Powerful Jehovah, the God of Israel, and I make this promise: Soon Babylon will be leveled and packed down like a threshing place at harvest time.
You marched through the land in indignation. You trampled the nations in anger.
You, my people, have been threshed and winnowed. I make known to you what I heard from Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel.
Threshing » Illustrative » (dust made by,) of complete destruction
See I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them. You will reduce the hills to chaff.
Out of all his army, Jehoahaz had only fifty horsemen and ten carriages and ten thousand footmen. The king of Aram had given them up to destruction, crushing them like dust.
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the labors of ministers
It is written in the Law of Moses: You should not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads (threshes) out the grain. Does God care only about oxen? Or did he say it for our benefit? This is written for our benefit without a doubt! He who plows should plow in hope. Likewise he who threshes in hope should be a partaker of his hope.
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the church in her conquests
See I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them. You will reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them. The wind will pick them up and a gale will blow them away. But you will rejoice in Jehovah and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Threshing » Illustrative » (an instrument for, with teeth,) of the church overcoming opposition
See I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them. You will reduce the hills to chaff.
Threshing » Illustrative » (gathering the sheaves for,) of preparing the enemies of the church for judgments
They do not know Jehovah's thoughts. Neither do they understand his counsel. He has gathered them like the sheaves of cut grain to the threshing floor.
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
They are like valleys that stretch out, like gardens beside the river, like aloes planted by Jehovah, like cedars beside the waters.
Every good tree gives righteous fruit. The bad tree gives evil fruit. A good tree does not give bad fruit. A bad tree does not give good fruit.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
For he will be like a tree planted by the water. It extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes. Its leaves will be green. It will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit.
Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
If you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a garden olive tree: how much more could these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To him who overcomes I will give the right to eat the fruit of the tree of life that grows in the (Paradise) Garden of God.'
Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.
This was in the middle of the street of the city. The tree of life was on each side of the river. It produced twelve kinds of fruit and yielded the fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
He will cut down the forest thickets with an ax. Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.
Every tree in the forest will know that I, Jehovah, can bring down tall trees and help short ones grow. I dry up green trees and make dry ones green. I, Jehovah, have spoken, and I will keep my word.'
So it was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its branches; for its roots extended to many waters. The cedars in God's garden could not match it. The cypresses could not compare with its boughs. The plane trees could not match its branches. No tree in God's garden could compare with it in its beauty. I made it beautiful with the multitude of its branches. All the trees of Eden in the garden of God were jealous of it.' read more.
The Lord Jehovah says: 'Because it is high in stature and has set its top among the clouds, and its heart is haughty in its loftiness,
The Lord Jehovah says: 'Because it is high in stature and has set its top among the clouds, and its heart is haughty in its loftiness,
Here are the visions of my head: I saw a tree in the midst of the earth. It was very tall. The tree grew and became strong. Its height reached to heaven. It could be seen from distant parts of the earth. The leaves were beautiful and the fruit abundant. In it was food for all. The beasts of the field found shadow under it. The birds of the heavens dwelt in its branches. All flesh was fed by it. read more.
I saw in the visions of my head: Behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven. He cried aloud: 'Chop down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from its branches.
I saw in the visions of my head: Behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven. He cried aloud: 'Chop down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from its branches.
Trees » Illustrative » Of the life and conversation of the righteous
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who gains life is wise.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it destroys life.
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Every good tree gives righteous fruit. The bad tree gives evil fruit. A good tree does not give bad fruit. A bad tree does not give good fruit. Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Trees » Illustrative » Of wisdom
Trees » Illustrative » (duration of,) of continued prosperity of saints
No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people. My chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands.
Trees » Illustrative » of the elect
Even if one out of ten people are left it will be destroyed (burned) again. When a strong tree or an oak is cut down, a stump is left. The holy seed is the stump.
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of useless persons
No foreigner bound to Jehovah should say: 'Jehovah will surely exclude (separate) me from his people. No eunuch should complain: I am only a dry tree.'
Trees » Illustrative » (evergreen,) of saints
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful mockers. But his delight is in the law of Jehovah (YHWH), and on his law he meditates (ponders) (speaks softly with deep thought) (studies) (contemplates) day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water. It yields its fruit in season and its leaves do not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Trees » Illustrative » (shaking of the leaves off,) of the terror of the wicked
A report was made to the house of David saying: Aram has allied itself with Ephraim. The heart of Ahaz and the heart of his people shook (their courage failed) as the trees of the forest shake before the wind.
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of the wicked ripe for judgment
If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
Trees » Illustrative » (green,) of the innocence of Christ
If they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
Trees » Illustrative » (barren,) of the wicked
The people of Ephraim are like sick plants. Their roots are dried up. They have no fruit. Even if they were to have children, I would kill their dear children.
Unicorn » Illustrative » Of God as the strength of israel
God brings them out of Egypt. He is for them like the horns of the wild bull.
God brings him out of Egypt. He is for him like the horns of the wild bull. He will devour the nations who are his adversaries. He will crush their bones in pieces and shatter them with his arrows.
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of joseph
As the firstborn of his bulls, majesty is his. His horns are the horns of the wild bull. With them he will push the peoples, all at once, to the ends of the earth. They are the ten thousands of Ephraim and the thousands of Manasseh.
Unicorn » Illustrative » (the position of its horns,) of the exaltation of saints
But you exalt my horn (make me as strong) as a wild bull. I have been anointed with soothing lotion.
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of powerful enemies
Save me from the mouth of the lion and from the horns of wild oxen. You have answered me.
Unicorn » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Wild oxen will be killed with them, young bulls along with rams. Their land will be drenched with blood. Their dust will be covered with fat.
Valleys » Illustrative » (filling up of,) of removing all obstructions to the gospel
Every valley will be raised up! Every mountain and hill made low. The rough ground will become level and the rugged places a plain.
Every valley shall be filled. Every mountain and hill shall be brought low. The crooked shall become straight and the rough ways smooth.
Valleys » Illustrative » Of the church of Christ
(The Shulamite) I went down into the garden of nut trees to see the fruits of the valley, to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
They are like valleys that stretch out, like gardens beside the river, like aloes planted by Jehovah, like cedars beside the waters.
Valleys » Illustrative » (dark,) of affliction and death
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the jewish nation
Their minds were blinded. Until this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It is not revealed to them that Christ voided it. But to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their heart. When one turns to God, the veil is taken away.
Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the gentile nations
On this mountain He will destroy the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations.
the sacred Veil » Illustrative » Of the flesh of Christ which concealed his divinity
He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him. Nothing in his appearance will make us desire him.
by a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,
the sacred Veil » Illustrative » (rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh,
the sacred Veil » Illustrative » Of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation
The Holy Spirit revealed that the way into the Most Holy Place was not open while the tent was still in use.
The vine » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own) of peace and prosperity
Each man will sit under his vine and under his fig tree. No one will make them afraid! The mouth of Jehovah of Hosts has spoken.
As long as he lived, the people throughout Judah and Israel lived in safety. Each family had its own grapevines and fig trees.
In that day, said Jehovah of Hosts, you will invite every man and his neighbor under the vine and under the fig tree.'
The vine » Illustrative » Of israel
He dug the soil all around and removed its stones. He planted it with the choicest vine. And he built a tower in the middle of it and also hewed out a wine vat in it. Then he expected it to produce good grapes, but it only produced worthless ones.
You brought a vine from Egypt. You forced out the nations and planted it.
I am Jehovah of Hosts (All Powerful)! Israel is the vineyard, and Judah is the garden I tended with care. I had hoped for honesty and for justice, but dishonesty and cries for mercy were all I found.
The vine » Illustrative » (its unfruitful branches,) of mere professors
He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.
If a man does not remain with me, he is removed as a branch, and withers. They gather them and throw them into the fire where they are burned (destroyed) (consumed).
The vine » Illustrative » (its rich clusters,) of the graces of the church
I said, 'I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs. Also your breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of your nose like apples.'
The vine » Illustrative » (worthlessness of its wood,) of the unprofitableness, of the wicked
Therefore, the Lord Jehovah says: 'Just like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given as fuel for the fire, so have I given up the inhabitants of Jerusalem. I will set my face against them (turn against them). Though they have come out of the fire, yet the fire will consume them. Then you will know that I am Jehovah, when I set my face against them.'
The vine » Illustrative » Of Christ
I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator. He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.
The vine » Illustrative » (its quick growth,) of the growth of saints in grace
Those who live in his shadow will raise grain again. They will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
The vine » Illustrative » (unfruitful,) of the wicked
The people of Israel were like a grapevine that used to produce grapes. The more prosperous they were, the more altars they built. The more productive their land was, the more beautiful they made the sacred stone pillars they worship.
The vine » Illustrative » (pruning of,) of God's purifying his people by afflictions
He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.
The vine » Illustrative » (its fruitful branches,) of saints
I am the vine and you are the branches. He that remains with me, and I with him, the same bears much fruit. You can do nothing apart from me.
Vineyards » Illustrative » Of the jewish church
Many foreign rulers have destroyed my vineyard. They trampled down my fields and turned my beautiful land into a desert.
When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
I am Jehovah of Hosts (All Powerful)! Israel is the vineyard, and Judah is the garden I tended with care. I had hoped for honesty and for justice, but dishonesty and cries for mercy were all I found.
Vineyards » Illustrative » (gleaning grapes of,) of the elect
So will it be on the earth and among the nations, as when an olive tree is beaten, or as when gleanings are left after the grape harvest.
Vineyards » Illustrative » (failure of,) of severe calamities
Within a year and some days you will be troubled, O complacent women for the vintage is ended, the fruit gathering will not happen.
Walls » Illustrative » Of ordinances as a protection to the church
Here is what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge and break down the wall that protects it. I will let wild animals eat it and trample it down.
My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall, he looks through the windows, gazing through the lattice.
Walls » Illustrative » Of those who afford protection
against every high tower and every fortified wall,
Walls » Illustrative » Of salvation
We have a strong city. God makes salvation its walls and ramparts.
You will no longer hear about violence in your land or desolation and destruction within your borders. You will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
Walls » Illustrative » (bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments
For that reason your sin will be like a high wall with a bulging crack, ready to fall. All of a sudden it will fall.
How long will all of you attack a man? How long will you try to murder him, as though he were a leaning wall or a sagging fence?
Walls » Illustrative » Of the church as a protection to the nation
If she were a wall, we would build upon her a palace of silver. If she were a door, we would enclose her with boards of cedar. (The Shulamite) I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. I was the one who found favor in his eyes.
Walls » Illustrative » (daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets
It is definitely because they have misled my people by saying, Peace! When there is no peace. And when anyone builds a wall they plaster it over with whitewash.' So tell those who plaster it over with whitewash, that it will fall. A flooding rain will come, and you, O hailstones, will fall; and a violent wind will break out. When the wall has fallen, will you not be asked: Where is the plaster with which you plastered it?' read more.
This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'In my fury I will cause a storm to break out. In my anger rain will pour down, and hailstones will destroy the wall. I will tear down the wall that the prophets covered up with whitewash. I will level it and expose its foundation. When the wall falls, they will be destroyed by it. Then you will know that I am Jehovah.' I will unleash my rage on the wall and on those who covered it up with paint. Then I will say to you: The wall is gone, and so are those who painted it.
This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'In my fury I will cause a storm to break out. In my anger rain will pour down, and hailstones will destroy the wall. I will tear down the wall that the prophets covered up with whitewash. I will level it and expose its foundation. When the wall falls, they will be destroyed by it. Then you will know that I am Jehovah.' I will unleash my rage on the wall and on those who covered it up with paint. Then I will say to you: The wall is gone, and so are those who painted it.
Walls » Illustrative » (brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked
Go up to Lebanon and cry out! Lift up your voice in Bashan. Cry out also from Abarim, for all your lovers have been crushed.
Walls » Illustrative » (of partition,) of separation of jews and gentiles
For he is our peace, who made both (Jews and Gentiles) one, and broke down the middle barrier of partition.
Walls » Illustrative » Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. It is his high wall of vanity.
Walls » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
Jehovah said: I will become to her a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.
Walls » Illustrative » (whited,) of hypocrites
Paul said to him: God will strike you, white washed wall! Do you sit judging me according to the Law, and against law command me to be struck?
Watchmen » Illustrative » Of ministers
Their arrows are sharpened. All their bows are strung and ready to shoot. Their horses' hoofs are as hard as flint. Their chariot wheels are as quick as the wind.
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
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anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on Jehovah, do not allow yourselves any rest,
Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me.
Watchmen » Illustrative » (looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God
I wait for Jehovah, I do wait. And in his word I do hope. I wait for Jehovah more than the watchmen for the morning. Yes, more than the watchmen for the morning.
Watchmen » Illustrative » (blind,) of careless ministers
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
Water » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
The poor and needy search for water, but there is none! Their tongues are parched with thirst. But I Jehovah will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
I will sprinkle clean water on you and make you clean instead of unclean. Then I will cleanse you from all your idols.
I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground. I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring. I will give blessing to your descendants.
Rivers of living water will flow from the innermost being of the man who believes in me. This is according to the scriptures. He spoke this by the Spirit. Those who believed in him were to receive the Spirit. The Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of severe affliction
([Psalm of David]) Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck!
Jehovah may give you troubles and hardships. But your Teacher (Grand Instructor) will no longer be hidden from you. You will see your Teacher with your own eyes.
You let people ride over our heads. We went through fire and water, but then you brought us out and refreshed us.
When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.
Water » Illustrative » (many,) of different nations and people
One of the seven angels who had one of the seven bowls spoke to me. He said: Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters,
He says to me: The waters that you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, and crowds, and nations, and languages.
Water » Illustrative » (covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God
The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.
They will not hurt or destroy in my entire holy mountain. This is because the earth will be full of the knowledge of Jehovah just as the waters cover the sea.
Water » Illustrative » (its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice
The men of Ai killed about thirty-six of them: for they chased them going down from before the gate to Shebarim. The heart of the people melted, and became as water. (The Israelites lost their courage and were afraid)
Everyone's hands will be weak, and their knees will shake and they will drip from sweat.
Water » Illustrative » Of hostile armies
That is why Jehovah is going to bring against them the raging and powerful floodwaters of the Euphrates River, that is, the king of Assyria with all his power. It will overflow all its channels and go over all its banks.
The nations will rush like the raging of many waters. But God will rebuke them and they will flee far away. They will be chased like the chaff of the mountains before the wind, like a rolling dust before the whirlwind.
Water » Illustrative » (rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked
Let them vanish as water that flows away. When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt.
Swift are they on the face of the waters. Their portion in the land is cursed! No treader turns toward their vineyards.
Water » Illustrative » (noise of many,) of the word of Christ
His feet were like fine brass glowing in a furnace. His voice sounded like many rushing waters.
Water » Illustrative » (difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention
Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.
Water » Illustrative » (many,) of a variety of afflictions
You reached down from high above and took hold of me. You pulled me out of the raging water.
Water » Illustrative » (spilled on the ground,) of death
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God does not take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of counsel in the heart
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water and a man of understanding will draw it out.
Water » Illustrative » Of persecutors
Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, yes the stream would have gone over us. Then the proud waters would flow over us.
Water » Illustrative » (pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny
Water will flow from his buckets and his seed will be by many waters. His king shall be higher than Agag. And his kingdom shall be exalted.
Water » Illustrative » (its instability,) of a wavering disposition
You are like a raging flood. But you will not be the most important, for you slept with my concubine. You dishonored your father's bed.
Water » Illustrative » (poured out,) of faintness by terror
I am poured out like water. All my bones are out of joint. My heart has melted within me like wax (I am weak).
Water » Illustrative » Of persecutions
Water » Illustrative » (still,) of the ordinances of the gospel
He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters.
Water » Illustrative » (poured out,) of the wrath of God
The princes of Judah are like them that remove the landmark. I will pour my wrath upon them like water.
Water » Illustrative » Of the support of God
These people have rejected the gently flowing water of Shiloah and find joy in Rezin and Remaliah's son.
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
Our light affliction is for the moment. It works more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory for us.
Weights » Illustrative » Of sins
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Abuse Of ChristianAmbition, positive aspects ofAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toClouds, Figurative UseAttitudes, in prayerAthleticsThe Christian RaceLibertinismPatience, In Christian LivingPersecution, Attitudes ToPrizesRunningSelf DisciplineSuffering, Encouragements InConduct, ProperGames, SpiritualVictoryAbuse, Of Christian FreedomPatience Exercised
Weights » Illustrative » Of the restraints put on the elements
When he gave the wind its force and measured the water in the sea,
Wells » Illustrative » Of the holy spirit in saints
But whoever drinks from the water that I give him will never thirst. The water that I will give him will be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
The words of a man's mouth are deep waters. It is like a flowing brook and a wellspring of wisdom.
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.
Wells » Illustrative » Of the mouth of the righteous
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life. Aggression comes from the mouth of the wicked.
Wells » Illustrative » (drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness
Drink water from your own cistern. Drink running water from your own well.
Wells » Illustrative » (a fruitful bough by,) of joseph's numerous posterity
Joseph is a fruitful tree, a fruitful tree by a spring, with branches climbing over a wall.
Wells » Illustrative » (without water,) of hypocrites
These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm, for whom the gloom of darkness has been reserved.
Wells » Illustrative » Of the ordinances of the church
With joy (gladness) you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Wind » Illustrative » (when destructive,) of the judgments of God
Jehovah of Hosts will visit you with a thundering earthquake. A huge whirlwind will bring loud noise and a devouring fire.
You will winnow them. The wind will pick them up and a gale will blow them away. But you will rejoice in Jehovah and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
By warfare and exile you contend with her. With his fierce blast he drives her out, as on a day the east wind blows.
Wind » Illustrative » Of the operations of the holy spirit
Then Jehovah said to me: Prophesy to the wind (ruach: air, breath, spirit, life)! Prophesy, son of man. Tell the wind, this is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'Come from the four winds, O Breath, and breathe on these people who were killed so that they will live.'
The wind blows where it will. You hear the sound of it. Yet you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. It is like this with every one who is born from the Spirit.
Suddenly there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind. It filled the house where they were sitting.
Wind » Illustrative » (chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked
How often are they like straw before the wind, and like chaff that the storm carries away?
This is not so for the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Wind » Illustrative » Of false doctrines
We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.
Verse Concepts
CraftinessAdulthoodFalse TeachingsFalse Teachers, Characteristics OfFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude OfEdification, Goal Ofdoubt, results ofDoubt, Dealing WithFalse Doctrine, Dangers OfChildishnessChildhoodCharmChaosBabies, Figurative UseHeresiesInstabilityMaturity, SpiritualDeception Through False TeachersSeafaringShrewdnessStabilityTrap
Wind » Illustrative » (bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations
We were with child, we writhed in pain, but we gave birth to wind. We have not brought salvation to the earth. We have not given birth to people of the world.
Wind » Illustrative » Of molten images
See they are all false (hurtful) (nonexistent)! Their deeds amount to nothing! Their images are but wind and confusion.
Wind » Illustrative » Of iniquity which leads to destruction
All of us have become unclean, and all our righteous acts are like permanently stained rags. All of us wither like leaves, and our sins carry us away like the wind.
Wind » Illustrative » (feeding upon,) of vain hopes
The people of Ephraim try to catch the wind and try to chase the east wind all day. They are very dishonest, violent and destructive. They make treaties with Assyria and take olive oil to Egypt.
Wind » Illustrative » Of terrors which pursue the soul
Terrorists turn on me; my honor is pursued as by the wind, and my prosperity has passed away like a cloud.
Wind » Illustrative » (sowing,) of a course of sin
The people of Israel plant the wind, but they harvest a storm. A field of grain that does not ripen will never produce any grain. Even if it did produce grain, foreigners would eat it all.
Wind » Illustrative » Of the speeches of the desperate
Do you mean to correct what I say? Do you treat the words of a despairing man as wind?
Wind » Illustrative » Of the life of man
Wine » Illustrative » Of the wrath and judgments of God
Speak this word to them: 'Thus says Jehovah, the God of Israel, Every jug is to be filled with wine. When they say to you, Do we not know that every jug is to be filled with wine? Say to them: Jehovah says I am about to fill all the inhabitants of this land, the kings that sit for David on his throne, the priests, the prophets and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with drunkenness! I will dash them against each other, both the fathers and the sons together, declares Jehovah. 'I will not show pity nor be sorry nor have compassion so as not to destroy them.'
Jehovah holds a cup in his hand. The wine foams and is well mixed. So he pours from it. Surely all the wicked of the earth must drain and drink down its dregs.
You have shown your people hard things. You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger.
This is what Jehovah the God of Israel said to me: 'Take from my hand this cup filled with the wine of my fury, and make all the nations to whom I am sending you drink from it. When they drink from it, they will stagger and go insane because of the wars that I am going to send them.' So I took the cup from Jehovah's hand. I made all the nations to whom Jehovah sent me drink from it. read more.
Jerusalem and the cities of Judah as well as its kings and officials drank from it. When they drank from it, they became wastelands and ruins, something ridiculed and cursed, until today.
Jerusalem and the cities of Judah as well as its kings and officials drank from it. When they drank from it, they became wastelands and ruins, something ridiculed and cursed, until today.
Wine » Illustrative » Of the abominations of the apostacy
All nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication (immorality). The kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are very rich through the abundance of her luxury.
with whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blessings of the gospel
Come eat my bread, and drink the wine that I have mixed.
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ
Then he took a cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying: Drink it all. This is (represents) (means) (exemplifies) my blood of the covenant, poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Wine » Illustrative » Of violence and rapine
They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of wicked rulers
Her princes (rulers) within her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing till the morning.
Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of fierce enemies
That is why lions from the forest will kill them. Wolves from the desert will tear them to pieces, and leopards will prowl through their towns. If those people go out, they will be torn apart because their sins are numerous and time after time they have turned from God.
Their horses are swifter than leopards. They are fiercer than the evening wolves. Their horsemen proudly press on. Yes, their horsemen come from afar. They fly like an eagle in a hurry to eat.
Wolves » Illustrative » (taming of,) of the change effected by conversion
The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the well-fed animal together. A little boy will lead them.
The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the bull, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on my entire holy mountain, Jehovah proclaims.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Watch out for the false prophets. They are disguised as sheep. But in their hearts they are vicious wolves.
I know that after my departing grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the tribe of benjamin
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the devil
The hired man owns no sheep. He is not the shepherd. He sees the wolf coming and abandons the sheep. The wolf snatches them, and scatters them.
Woman » Illustrative » (chaste and holy,) of saints
Your good ointment has a pleasing aroma. Your name is like pure ointment. Therefore the maidens do love you.
These are they who were not defiled with women. They are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed (bought) from among mankind. They are the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.
For I am zealous over you with a godly fervor (ardor) (zeal)! For I promised you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ
The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
The Jerusalem above is free. She is our mother.
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head was a crown with twelve stars.
Woman » Illustrative » (lewd,) of the roman apostacy
The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet. She was adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She had a golden cup in her hand. It was full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication.
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Woman » Illustrative » (at ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security
Rise up, you women who are at ease. Hear my voice and pay attention to my word, you complacent daughters.
Tremble you women who are at ease. Be troubled you complacent ones. Undress and put sackcloth on your waist,
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish took no oil with their lamps.
Woman » Illustrative » (delicate,) of backsliding israel
Woman » Illustrative » (forsaken,) of israel in her captivity
Jehovah will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit; a wife, who married young, only to be rejected, says your God.
Years » Illustrative » (of visitation,) of severe judgments
That is why their own way will become like a slippery path in the dark. They will be chased away, and they will fall down in the dark. I will bring disaster on them. It is time for them to be punished, proclaims Jehovah.
I will bring disaster on the people of Anathoth. It will be a year of punishment. There will be no survivors.
Years » Illustrative » (acceptable,) of the dispensation of the gospel
To proclaim the favorable Year of Jehovah and the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn,
Years » Illustrative » (coming to,) of manhood
By faith Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter.
Years » Illustrative » (being full of,) of old age
Then he took his last breath and died at a very old age. After a long and full life, he joined his ancestors in death.
Years » Illustrative » (of the right hand of the most high,) of prosperity
Years » Illustrative » (of the redeemed,) of redemption by Christ
The day of vengeance was in my heart. The year for my reclaiming you has come.
Years » Illustrative » (of recompenses,) of judgments
Jehovah will have a day of vengeance! He will have a year of retribution (recompense) in defense of Zion.
Years » Illustrative » (well stricken in,) of old age
They had no child for Elizabeth was barren and they both were well advanced in years.
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