Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Abasement » Of the proud foretold
Look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand.
I will destroy anyone who secretly slanders his neighbor. I will not tolerate anyone with a conceited look or arrogant heart.
Jehovah will destroy the house of the proud and he will establish the border of the widow.
A man's pride will bring him low. The humble in spirit retain honor.
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
Those prideful people will stumble and fall, and there will be no one to help them get up. I will light a fire in their cities that will burn up everything around them.
Jehovah of Hosts proclaims: The day is coming when all arrogant and evil people will burn like stubble. On that day they will burn up and there will be nothing left of them, either root or bough.
He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble.
Abasement » Who shall be abased
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
O how you have fallen from heaven, you morning star (shining one), and son of the dawn! How you have been cut down to the ground, you who conquered nations! You thought: 'I will go up to heaven (Mount Zion) and set up my throne above God's stars (messengers). I will sit on the mountain of meeting far away in the north where the gods assemble. I will go above the top of the clouds. I will be like the Most High.' read more.
But you have been brought down to the grave, to the deepest part of the pit.
But you have been brought down to the grave, to the deepest part of the pit.
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, extol and honor the King of heaven. All his works are truth, and his ways justice. He is able to abase (humble) (subdue) those who walk in pride.
The vision of Obadiah. The Sovereign Lord Jehovah (YHWH) spoke concerning Edom: We have heard news from Jehovah. An ambassador is sent to the nations, saying, we must stand up against her (Edom) in battle. Behold, I have made you small among the nations! You are greatly despised. Your proud heart has deceived you. You reside in the refuge of the rock. Your habitation is high above others and you say in your heart: 'Who will bring me down to the ground?' read more.
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!
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!
He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others: Two men went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. read more.
I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector stood far away and would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven. He beat his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!
I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector stood far away and would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven. He beat his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!
Days » Times of adversity called day of the lord
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
Behold! A Day of Jehovah comes, when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you.
Blow the trumpet in Zion! Sound an alarm in my holy mountain. Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble for the day of Jehovah comes. It is near!
The day is near. The Day of Jehovah is near. It will be a gloomy day, a time of trouble for the nations.
Shout (wail) (howl) for the Day of Jehovah is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Behold! The Day of Jehovah is coming! It will be cruel, with fury and burning anger. It will make the land desolation and exterminate the sinners from it.
Jehovah will have a day of vengeance! He will have a year of retribution (recompense) in defense of Zion.
That day belongs to Jehovah of Hosts. It is a day of vengeance when he will take revenge on his enemies. His sword will devour until it has had enough, and it will drink their blood until it is full. The Almighty Jehovah of Hosts will offer them as sacrifices in the north by the Euphrates River.
You invited my enemies to hold a festival of terror all around me. No one could escape on that day of your anger. They murdered my children, whom I had raised and loved.
Woe to you who desire the day of Jehovah! What will the day of Jehovah mean to you? It is darkness, and not light.
The Day of Jehovah draws near upon all the nations. It will be done to you just as you have done. Your dealings will return upon you head!
On that day of Jehovah's sacrifice, said Jehovah, I will punish the officials, the king's sons, and all who practice foreign customs.
Their silver and their gold will not be able to keep them safe in the Day of Jehovah's anger (rage) (wrath). He will devour all the nations by the fire of his zeal! He will exterminate all the inhabitants of the earth!
Before the decree takes effect. Before the day passes like the chaff. Before the fierce anger of Jehovah comes upon you. Yes, before the Day of Jehovah's anger comes upon you. Seek Jehovah all you meek ones of the earth, you who have obeyed his Law! Seek righteousness! Seek meekness that you may be hidden in the Day of Jehovah's anger. (Hebrew: ulay-ulay, may-be; Septuagint: you may be hid.) (Hebrew: sathar: concealed, hidden, protected) (Zephaniah 1:2) (Amos 5:15)
Days » A time of judgment called a day of » The lord
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
The great Day of Jehovah is near. It is near and coming quickly. Listen! The mighty man will cry out bitterly on the Day of Jehovah.
Shout (wail) (howl) for the Day of Jehovah is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Day of the lord » Who the day of the lord shall be upon
Jehovah knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to preserve the unrighteous for the Day of Judgment. (Psalm 34:19) (Matthew 25:46)
He summoned the twelve and sent them forth in pairs. They were given authority over the unclean spirits. They were instructed to take nothing for their journey, with the exception of a walking staff. They were to take no bread, no wallet, no money in their purse and no extra sandals or coat. read more.
He said: When someone invites you to enter into a house, stay there until you leave. When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
He said: When someone invites you to enter into a house, stay there until you leave. When someone will not listen to you leave that house and shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony to the householder.
The Day of Jehovah draws near upon all the nations. It will be done to you just as you have done. Your dealings will return upon you head! Just as you have drunk upon my holy mountain, so will all the nations drink! Continually: Yes they will drink, and swallow down, and will be as though they had never existed.
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited. It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan, against all the high mountains and all the lofty hills, read more.
against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored.
against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored.
Behold! The Day of Jehovah is coming! It will be cruel, with fury and burning anger. It will make the land desolation and exterminate the sinners from it. 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. I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will also end the arrogance of the proud. I will demean (disgrace) the arrogance of tyranny.
Come together, make everyone come together, you nation without shame! Before the decree takes effect. Before the day passes like the chaff. Before the fierce anger of Jehovah comes upon you. Yes, before the Day of Jehovah's anger comes upon you.
Jehovah of Hosts proclaims: The day is coming when all arrogant and evil people will burn like stubble. On that day they will burn up and there will be nothing left of them, either root or bough. 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. When I act you will tread down the wicked. They will be like dust under your feet, Jehovah of Hosts said.
Jesus sent the twelve. He gave them orders not to go to the people of the nations and not to go to the Samaritans. He said: Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Preach as you go! Announce the kingdom of heaven, for it is near. read more.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. You received without paying, now give without being paid. Do not take gold, silver, or copper money in your money belt. Take no extra clothes, not even two coats, no extra shoes or walking stick for the laborer is worthy of his food. Go into a city or village and search for the worthy ones. Stay with them until you are ready to leave. When you enter the house, offer a blessing of peace. If the people are worthy, let your blessing stand. If they are not worthy, let your peace return to you. If someone will not welcome you and listen to the message, leave that house or town, shake the dust off your feet and move on. I tell you, it will be better for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that town.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. You received without paying, now give without being paid. Do not take gold, silver, or copper money in your money belt. Take no extra clothes, not even two coats, no extra shoes or walking stick for the laborer is worthy of his food. Go into a city or village and search for the worthy ones. Stay with them until you are ready to leave. When you enter the house, offer a blessing of peace. If the people are worthy, let your blessing stand. If they are not worthy, let your peace return to you. If someone will not welcome you and listen to the message, leave that house or town, shake the dust off your feet and move on. I tell you, it will be better for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that town.
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
O how you have fallen from heaven, you morning star (shining one), and son of the dawn! How you have been cut down to the ground, you who conquered nations! You thought: 'I will go up to heaven (Mount Zion) and set up my throne above God's stars (messengers). I will sit on the mountain of meeting far away in the north where the gods assemble. I will go above the top of the clouds. I will be like the Most High.' read more.
But you have been brought down to the grave, to the deepest part of the pit.
But you have been brought down to the grave, to the deepest part of the pit.
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, extol and honor the King of heaven. All his works are truth, and his ways justice. He is able to abase (humble) (subdue) those who walk in pride.
He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
He then spoke this illustration to some who trusted in themselves. They were very self-righteous. They looked down on others: Two men went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. read more.
I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector stood far away and would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven. He beat his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!
I fast twice per week. I give tithes of all that I get. But the tax collector stood far away and would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven. He beat his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you the tax collector and not the Pharisee was right with God when he went home. He who exalts himself will be humbled! He who humbles himself will be exalted!
He who loves transgression loves discord. He who opens his door seeks destruction.
The nation of Moab will be destroyed. This is because they thought they were greater than Jehovah. Fear, deep pits, and traps wait for you people of Moab,' says Jehovah.
Humbleness » What shall be humbled
Behold! The Day of Jehovah is coming! It will be cruel, with fury and burning anger. It will make the land desolation and exterminate the sinners from it. 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. I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will also end the arrogance of the proud. I will demean (disgrace) the arrogance of tyranny.
The arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day Jehovah alone will be exalted. All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
Isaiah » Prophecies, reproofs, and exhortations of » Foretells punishment of the jews for idolatry, and reproves self-confidence and distrust of God
Jehovah, you have abandoned your people, the descendants of Jacob, because they are filled with Eastern influences. They practice witchcraft like the Philistines, and they make deals with foreigners. Their land is full of silver and gold. There is no limit to their treasures. Their land is also full of horses. There is no limit to their chariots. Their land is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made. read more.
Man has been humbled. Everyman has been humiliated. Do not forgive them. Go in among the rocks and hide underground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the magnificence of his majesty. The arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day Jehovah alone will be exalted. All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited. It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan, against all the high mountains and all the lofty hills, against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored. Then idols (false gods) will disappear completely. People will go into caves in the rocks and into holes in the ground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to shake the earth. That day people will throw their silver and gold idols, that they made for themselves to worship, to the moles and the bats.
Man has been humbled. Everyman has been humiliated. Do not forgive them. Go in among the rocks and hide underground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the magnificence of his majesty. The arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day Jehovah alone will be exalted. All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited. It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan, against all the high mountains and all the lofty hills, against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored. Then idols (false gods) will disappear completely. People will go into caves in the rocks and into holes in the ground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to shake the earth. That day people will throw their silver and gold idols, that they made for themselves to worship, to the moles and the bats.
Judgments » No escape from
Never use the name of Jehovah your God in a false and evil way. Jehovah will make sure that anyone who is false, evil, careless and vain with his name will be punished.
Pay close attention to the things heard so we do not drift away. If the word spoken through angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward (penalty). How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first presented by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape then, if we turn away from the one who speaks from heaven!
I keep my promise for thousands of generations and forgive evil and sin. But I will not fail to punish children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for the sins of their fathers.
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)
They said to the mountains and rocks: Fall on us, and hide us from the presence of him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath has come; and who will be able to stand?
Go in among the rocks and hide underground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the magnificence of his majesty.
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited. It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan, against all the high mountains and all the lofty hills, read more.
against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored. Then idols (false gods) will disappear completely. People will go into caves in the rocks and into holes in the ground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to shake the earth.
against every high tower and every fortified wall, and also against all the large ships of Tarshish and all the beautiful boats. Then arrogant people will be brought down. High and mighty people will be humiliated. On that day Jehovah alone will be honored. Then idols (false gods) will disappear completely. People will go into caves in the rocks and into holes in the ground because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to shake the earth.
They will go into caves in the rocks and into cracks in the cliffs because of Jehovah's terrifying presence and the honor of his majesty when he rises to shake the earth.
Son of man, suppose a country sins against me by being unfaithful to me. I will stretch out my hand (use my power) against it, cut off its food supply, send a famine to it, and destroy its people and animals. Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in that country, they would, by their righteousness, rescue only themselves,' declares the Lord Jehovah.
Listen to Jehovah the God of Hosts, the Almighty: Wailing will be in all the broad ways. They will say in all the streets, Alas! Alas! They will call the farmer to mourning, and the professional mourner to lamentation and crying. All vineyards will lament. For I will pass through your midst, said Jehovah. Woe to you who desire the day of Jehovah! What will the day of Jehovah mean to you? It is darkness, and not light. read more.
Like a man who ran from a lion, and a bear met him! So he went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Will the day of Jehovah be darkness with no light? Will it be very dark, and no brightness in it?
Like a man who ran from a lion, and a bear met him! So he went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Will the day of Jehovah be darkness with no light? Will it be very dark, and no brightness in it?
I saw Jehovah standing beside the altar. He said: Strike the capitals that the thresholds may shake! Break them in pieces on the head of all of them and I will slay the last of them with the sword. Not one of them will get away. Not one of them will escape! Though they dig into the grave my hand will take them. Though they climb to heaven I will bring them down. Though they hide on top of Mount Carmel I will search and find them and take them from there. Though they hide from my sight on the bottom of the sea I will command the serpent to bite them. read more.
Though they go into the captivity of their enemies I will command the sword, and it will slay them. I will set my eyes against them for evil, and not for good.
Though they go into the captivity of their enemies I will command the sword, and it will slay them. I will set my eyes against them for evil, and not for good.
He that despised Moses' Law died without mercy under two or three witnesses. What about those who despise the Son of God? Those who treat as a cheap thing the blood of God's covenant that purified them from sin? Those who insult the Spirit of grace? Think how much worse the punishment they deserve will be!
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Brought low
All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.
You save humble people, but you humiliate the proud.
Pride/arrogance » The pride of man
A man's pride will bring him low. The humble in spirit retain honor.
Behold! The Day of Jehovah is coming! It will be cruel, with fury and burning anger. It will make the land desolation and exterminate the sinners from it. 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. I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will also end the arrogance of the proud. I will demean (disgrace) the arrogance of tyranny.
The vision of Obadiah. The Sovereign Lord Jehovah (YHWH) spoke concerning Edom: We have heard news from Jehovah. An ambassador is sent to the nations, saying, we must stand up against her (Edom) in battle. Behold, I have made you small among the nations! You are greatly despised. Your proud heart has deceived you. You reside in the refuge of the rock. Your habitation is high above others and you say in your heart: 'Who will bring me down to the ground?'
The arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day Jehovah alone will be exalted. All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.