Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible





The Beloved to Her Lover: Oh, how I wish you were my little brother, nursing at my mother's breasts; if I saw you outside, I could kiss you -- surely no one would despise me!


so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.




But the sovereign Lord helps me, so I am not humiliated. For that reason I am steadfastly resolved; I know I will not be put to shame. The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!

Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?" the Lord asks.