Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
For thou, O God, hast proved us; thou hast tried us like as silver is tried.
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Furnace » Use of » For refining gold
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Gold » Refined
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
The Topaz that cometh out of Ethiopia may in no wise be likened unto her: yea, no manner of apparel how pleasant and fair soever it be.
"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
Silver is tried in the mould, and gold in the furnace, and so is a man, when he is openly praised to his face.
Heart » Renewed » Tested
By faith Abraham offered up Isaac, when he was tempted, and he offered him being his only begotten son, which had received the promises:
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast of you into prison, to tempt you, and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto the death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Spiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
but as we were allowed of God, that the gospel should be committed unto us: even so we speak, not as though we intended to please men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not forbear them which are evil: and examinedst them which say they are apostles, and are not: and hast found them liars.
But thou LORD, to whom I am well known, thou that hast seen, and proved my heart; take them away, like as a flock is carried to the slaughter house, and appoint them for the day of slaughter.
And now, O LORD of Hosts, thou righteous searcher which knowest the reins and the very hearts: let me see them punished, for unto thee I commit my cause.
I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee.
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me: try out my reins and my heart.
O let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end; but guide thou the just. For the righteous God trieth the very hearts and reins.
Therefore I will beseech thee now, O LORD of Hosts, thou righteous judge, thou that tryest the reins and the hearts: let me see the avenged of them, for unto thee have I committed my cause.
Silver » Refining of
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
And he shall sit trying and purging silver, and shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall fine them as gold and silver. And they shall bring offering unto the LORD of righteousness.
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Take the dross from the silver, and there shall be a clean vessel thereof.
Venomous lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
"Thou son of man, the house of Israel is turned to dross. All they that should be brass, tin, iron and lead, are in the fire become dross. Therefore, thus sayeth the LORD God: Forsomuch as ye all are turned into dross, behold: I will bring you together unto Jerusalem, like as silver, and brass, iron, tin, and lead, are put together in the furnace and the fire blown there under to melt them: Even so will I gather you, put you in together, and melt you in my wrath and indignation. read more.
I will bring you together, and kindle the fire of my cruel displeasure under you, that ye may be melted therein. Like as the silver is melted in the fire, so shall ye also be melted therein: that ye may know, how that I the LORD have poured my wrath upon you."
I will bring you together, and kindle the fire of my cruel displeasure under you, that ye may be melted therein. Like as the silver is melted in the fire, so shall ye also be melted therein: that ye may know, how that I the LORD have poured my wrath upon you."
The bellows are burnt in the fire, the lead is consumed, the melter melteth in vain, for the evil is not taken away from them. Therefore shall they be called reprobate silver, because the LORD hath cast them out."
Silver » Purified by fire
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Trial » The lord trying
And the same third part will I bring through the fire, and will cleanse them, as the silver is cleansed: Yea and try them, like as gold is tried. Then shall they call upon my name, and I will hear them: I will say, 'It is my people.' And they shall say, 'LORD, my God.'"
Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.
Among all things living, man hath the most deceitful and unsearchable heart. Who shall then know it? "Even I the LORD search out the ground of the heart, and try the reins, and reward every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his counsels."
I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee.
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me: try out my reins and my heart.
O let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end; but guide thou the just. For the righteous God trieth the very hearts and reins.
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's seat is in heaven. His eyes consider the poor, and his eyelids try the children of men. The LORD alloweth the righteous; but the ungodly, and him that delighteth in wickedness, doth his soul abhor.