Thematic Bible: Synagogues
Thematic Bible
Synagogues » Attendance upon
When they left Perga, they went to Antioch in Pisidia. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
He left and went into their synagogue.
Jesus and his followers traveled to Capernaum. On the day of worship Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read.
Not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and even more, as you see the day approaching.
Synagogues » General references to
When you are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about what you will say to answer them.
I punished them in every synagogue and tried to force them to recant their beliefs. I was exceedingly mad against them. I persecuted them even in strange cities.
Beware of men! They will take you to court! They will have you beaten in their meeting places.
They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.
The parents said these things because they feared the Jews. The Jews had agreed that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Synagogues » Christ and his disciples teach in
Paul and Barnabas entered the synagogue of the Jews at Iconium. There they spoke to a great crowd of Jews and Greeks who became believers.
They preached the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews at Salamis. John was also there as an attendant.
They traveled to Ephesus where he left them. Paul entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
Jesus answered him: I have spoken openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple where all the Jews gathered. I spoke nothing in secret.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Reading the word of God
On that day there was a reading from the book of Moses while the people listened. They heard that it said in the book that no Ammonite or Moabite might ever come into the meeting of God at any time.
Day by day, from the first day till the last, he read from the book of the Law of God. They kept the feast for seven days: and on the eighth day there was a holy meeting, as it is ordered in the law.
For a fourth part of the day, upright in their places, they read from the book of the Law of their God. For a fourth part of the day they requested forgiveness and worshipped Jehovah their God.
Moses has been preached in the synagogues from old times until now every Sabbath day.
Synagogues » The apostles frequently taught and preached in
They passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
They preached the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews at Salamis. John was also there as an attendant.
So he reasoned in the synagogue with Jews and devout persons. He went to the marketplace every day with those who would meet with him.
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Punished in
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
Beware of men! They will take you to court! They will have you beaten in their meeting places.
I answered, 'Lord they know very well that I went to the synagogues and arrested and beat those who believe in you.
Synagogues » Christ often » Preached and taught in
Jesus walked all over Galilee teaching in the synagogues. He preached the Good News about the Kingdom. He also healed every kind of disease and infirmity among the people.
He went to Synagogues in every part of Galilee, preaching and driving out evil spirits.
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.
The parents said these things because they feared the Jews. The Jews had agreed that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue.
Synagogues » Probably originated in the schools of the prophets
Why must you go today? Her husband asked. It is neither a Sabbath nor a New Moon Festival. She replied: Never mind.
David escaped to Samuel at Ramah. He told him all that Saul had done to him. He and Samuel stayed in Naioth. Saul was told: David is at Naioth in Ramah. Saul sent messengers to get David. They saw a group of prophets prophesying with their leader Samuel. God's Spirit came over Saul's messengers so that they also prophesied. read more.
Saul heard what happened. So he sent another group of messengers, but they prophesied the same way. He sent a third group of messengers, but the same thing happened to them. Finally, Saul left for Ramah himself. He went as far as the deep pit at the town of Secu. He asked: Where are Samuel and David? The people answered: At Prophets Village in Ramah. He went on from there to Naioth in Ramah. The spirit of God came on him and he acted like a prophet. Then he arrived at Naioth in Ramah. He even took off his clothes as he prophesied in front of Samuel. He lay there naked all day and all night. The saying: Is Saul one of the prophets? came from there.
Saul heard what happened. So he sent another group of messengers, but they prophesied the same way. He sent a third group of messengers, but the same thing happened to them. Finally, Saul left for Ramah himself. He went as far as the deep pit at the town of Secu. He asked: Where are Samuel and David? The people answered: At Prophets Village in Ramah. He went on from there to Naioth in Ramah. The spirit of God came on him and he acted like a prophet. Then he arrived at Naioth in Ramah. He even took off his clothes as he prophesied in front of Samuel. He lay there naked all day and all night. The saying: Is Saul one of the prophets? came from there.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Expounding the word of God
Today, he said, you heard this scripture fulfilled.
They read from the book the Law of God making it clear (translating it), so that their minds were able to take it in.
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
When you are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about what you will say to answer them.
Even before all these things, they will capture you, and persecute you. You will be delivered to synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.
Synagogues » Governed by » A president or chief ruler
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord and so did his household. Many of the Corinthians who heard and believed were baptized.
They all grabbed Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the court. Gallio did not care about this.
Synagogues » Governed by » Ordinary rulers
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, saw Jesus and fell at his feet.
After the public reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying: You men and brothers if you have a message of encouragement for the people speak.
Synagogues » Places in which the jews assembled for worship
When they left Perga, they went to Antioch in Pisidia. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
They preached the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews at Salamis. John was also there as an attendant.
Synagogues » Service in, on the sabbath day
When they left Perga, they went to Antioch in Pisidia. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read.
Synagogues » Provided with a chazan or minister, who had charge of the sacred books
He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.
He was given the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written:
Synagogues » Often used as courts of justice
He asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, that if he found any there who belonged to The Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
A man wearing a gold ring and fine clothes and a poor man in shabby clothes comes into your synagogue.
Synagogues » Sometimes several, in the same city
Certain men arose from the synagogue. It was called the synagogue of the Libertines, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians. Some of them were from Cilicia and Asia. They argued with Stephen.
He asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, that if he found any there who belonged to The Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
Synagogues » Christ often » Performed miracles in
He left and went into their synagogue. There he saw a man who had a withered hand. They asked him if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? They wanted to accuse him.
Synagogues » Revival of, after the captivity
When the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their towns. All the people came together like one man into the wide place in front of the Water Gate. They requested Ezra the scribe that he would bring them the book of the Law of Moses that Jehovah gave to Israel. Ezra the priest brought the law to the meeting of the people. They were all able to listen to it. It was the first day of the seventh month. He read it in the wide place in front of the Water Gate from early morning till the middle of the day. Everyone who could understand it, men and women alike were able to listen to it. All the people got to hear the Book of the Law. read more.
Ezra the scribe took his place on a tower (podium) of wood that they had made for the purpose. By his side were placed Mattithiah and Shema and Anaiah and Uriah and Hilkiah and Maaseiah on the right; and on the left, Pedaiah and Mishael and Malchijah and Hashum and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. Ezra took the book and opened it before the eyes of all the people for he was higher than the people. When it was open, all the people stood on their feet. Ezra praised Jehovah, the great God. And all the people said: Amen! With lifted hands and bent heads they worshiped Jehovah. They dropped to their faces on the earth. And Jeshua and Bani and Sherebiah and Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites made the law clear to the people: and the people kept in their places. They read from the book the Law of God making it clear (translating it), so that their minds were able to take it in.
Ezra the scribe took his place on a tower (podium) of wood that they had made for the purpose. By his side were placed Mattithiah and Shema and Anaiah and Uriah and Hilkiah and Maaseiah on the right; and on the left, Pedaiah and Mishael and Malchijah and Hashum and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. Ezra took the book and opened it before the eyes of all the people for he was higher than the people. When it was open, all the people stood on their feet. Ezra praised Jehovah, the great God. And all the people said: Amen! With lifted hands and bent heads they worshiped Jehovah. They dropped to their faces on the earth. And Jeshua and Bani and Sherebiah and Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites made the law clear to the people: and the people kept in their places. They read from the book the Law of God making it clear (translating it), so that their minds were able to take it in.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Praise and thanksgiving
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said: Get up and give praise to Jehovah your God forever and ever. Praise your great name that is lifted up high over all, blessing and praise.
Synagogues » Chief seats in, reserved for elders
They love the place of honor at banquets and the prominent seats in the synagogues.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
Do not pray like the hypocrites! They want everyone to see them in the houses of worship and on the street corners. I assure you they have been paid in full.
Synagogues » Strangers were invited to address the congregation in
After the public reading of the law and the prophets the synagogue officials sent to them, saying: You men and brothers if you have a message of encouragement for the people speak.
Synagogues » Early notice of their existence
They said in their hearts: We will destroy them completely. They burned up all the synagogues of God in the land.
Synagogues » Had seats fro the congregation
When they left Perga, they went to Antioch in Pisidia. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down.
Synagogues » Christ often » Attended
Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read.
Synagogues » The portion of scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation
Then he returned to Nazareth the place where he was raised. He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day. This was his custom. There he stood up to read.
Synagogues » The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work
Synagogues » Each sect had its own
Certain men arose from the synagogue. It was called the synagogue of the Libertines, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians. Some of them were from Cilicia and Asia. They argued with Stephen.