Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
You have tested us, O God. You have refined us in the same way silver is refined.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Furnace » Use of » For refining gold
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Gold » Refined
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!'
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
My fruit is better than gold, yes, better than fine gold. My yield is better than choice silver.
Topaz from Ethiopia cannot equal its value. It cannot be bought for any amount of pure gold.
If I have made gold my trust, or called fine gold my confidence,
The refining pot is for silver. The furnace is for gold. A man is valued by what others say about him.
Heart » Renewed » Tested
By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. He that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only-begotten son!
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.
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Days, Description OfFaithfulness, To GodFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Testing Ofevil, origins ofdefence, divineAthleticsCommitment, to GodHumiliationImprisonmentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfMartyrdom, Qualities OfMillenniumMonotonyPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Nature OfPrizesRescueReward, For God's PeopleSatan, As TempterSatan, As The Enemy Of GodSelf Discipline
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
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
We always speak, as God wants us to. He has judged us worthy to be entrusted with the Good News. We do not try to please people, but to please God, who tests our motives (examines our hearts).
I know your works, and your labor, and your patience. I also know how you cannot tolerate those who are evil. You tested those who say they are apostles. They are not apostles. You found them to be liars.
But, you know me, Jehovah. You see what I do and how in my heart I love you. Drag them away like sheep to be butchered. Guard them until it is time for them to be slaughtered.
Yet, O Jehovah of Hosts you test the righteous. You see the mind and the heart. Let me see your vengeance on them for to you I have revealed my cause.
I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
Examine me, O Jehovah, and test me. Look closely (deeply) into my heart and mind.
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
O Jehovah of Hosts, you are a fair judge. You test motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them. For that reason I presented my case to you.
Silver » Refining of
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!'
He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. He will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer to Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner.
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken pottery covered with silver dross.
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. Therefore, the Lord Jehovah says: 'I am going to gather you into Jerusalem. This is because all of you have become dross (impure) (worthless). As they gather silver and copper and iron and lead and tin into the furnace to blow fire on it in order to melt it, so I will gather you in my anger and in my wrath and I will lay you there and melt (liquefy) you. read more.
I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of my wrath. You will be melted in the midst of it. As silver is melted in the furnace, you will be melted in the midst of her. You will know that I, Jehovah, have poured out my wrath on you.'
I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of my wrath. You will be melted in the midst of it. As silver is melted in the furnace, you will be melted in the midst of her. You will know that I, Jehovah, have poured out my wrath on you.'
The bellows blow fiercely and the fire consumes the lead. The refining goes on in vain, but the wicked are not separated. They call them rejected silver, for Jehovah has rejected them.
Silver » Purified by fire
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!'
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
Trial » The lord trying
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!'
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold but Jehovah proves the heart.
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.
I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
Examine me, O Jehovah, and test me. Look closely (deeply) into my heart and mind.
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
Jehovah is in his holy temple. Jehovah's throne is in heaven. His eyes see. They examine the sons of men. Jehovah tests (examines) righteous and wicked people alike. He hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.