Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, and that the Jews should be ready against that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.
Avenge themselves
Bible References
Avenge themselves
Judges 16:28
Then Samson called to the LORD and said, "O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be avenged upon the Philistines for one of my two eyes."
Psalm 37:14
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the afflicted and needy, to slay those that are upright in the way:
Psalm 68:23
That thou mayest dip thy foot in blood: the tongue of thy dogs has its portion from enemies.
Psalm 92:10
But my horn shalt thou exalt like a buffalo's: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
Psalm 149:6
Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand:
Luke 18:7
And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them?
Revelation 6:10
and they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O sovereign Ruler, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell upon the earth?