Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Anger » Grievous words stir up
Then Jephthah assembled all the men of Gilead and fought with [the tribe of] Ephraim; and the men of Gilead defeated Ephraim, because they had said, “You Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim, in the midst of [the tribes of] Ephraim and Manasseh.”
Verse Concepts
Then the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, “We have ten [tribes’] shares in the king, and we have more claim on David than you. Why then did you treat us with contempt and ignore us [by rushing ahead]? Were we not the first to speak of bringing back our king?” But the words of the men of Judah were harsher than those of the men of Israel.
Verse Concepts
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Anger » Meekness pacifies
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Verse Concepts
Anger » What stirs up anger
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Evil » Words evil words of men » Irritating
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kind words
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
Verse Concepts
The Lord God has given Me [His
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
They answered him, saying, “If you are kind to these people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”
Verse Concepts
“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand,
And you have strengthened feeble knees.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a throne above the thrones of the kings who were [captives] with him in Babylon.
Verse Concepts
Speech/communication » Soft words
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Speech/communication » Grievous words
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Kind, examples of
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
Verse Concepts
The Lord God has given Me [His
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
They answered him, saying, “If you are kind to these people and please them and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”
Verse Concepts
“Your words have helped the one who was stumbling to stand,
And you have strengthened feeble knees.
He spoke kindly to him and gave him a throne above the thrones of the kings who were [captives] with him in Babylon.
Verse Concepts
Words » Evil » Irritating
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
Wrath » What turns away wrath
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.