Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.

Bible References

My lord seeth

Numbers 12:11
and said to Moses, “My lord, please don’t hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed.
1 Kings 18:7
While Obadiah was walking along the road, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell with his face to the ground and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?”
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
No woman will miscarry or be childless in your land. I will give you the full number of your days.
Deuteronomy 28:2
All these blessings will come and overtake you, because you obey the Lord your God:
Hosea 9:14
Give them, Lord
What should You give?
Give them a womb that miscarries
and breasts that are dry!

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