Thematic Bible: Character of
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Aaron » Character of
Amalekites, the » Character of » Warlike and cruel
Amalekites, the » Character of » Wicked
Amalekites, the » Character of » Oppressive
Ammonites » Character of
the Ammonites » Character of » Idolatrous
the Ammonites » Character of » Superstitious
the Ammonites » Character of » Vindictive
the Ammonites » Character of » Fond of ornaments
the Ammonites » Character of » Proud and reproachful
the Ammonites » Character of » Cruel and covetous
the Amorites » Character of » Profane and wicked
the Amorites » Character of » Idolatrous
Edomites, the » Character of » Idolatrous
Edomites, the » Character of » Superstitious
Edomites, the » Character of » Proud and self-confident
Edomites, the » Character of » Strong and cruel
Edomites, the » Character of » Vindictive
Edomites, the » Character of » Wise
John » Character of
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a time in his light.
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for Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.
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moses » Character of » Impatience of
moses » Character of » Meekness of
moses » Character of » Magnified of God
moses » Character of » Unaspiring
moses » Character of » Faith of
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. read more.
He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.
He considered abuse suffered for the Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them.
moses » Character of » Complainings of
moses » Character of » Obedience of
moses » Character of » Magnanimity of, toward eldad and medad
moses » Character of » God spoke to, as a man to his friend
moses » Character of » Called the man of God
moses » Character of » Respected and feared
Nazarite » Character of
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of tradition
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.
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and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.
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The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with impure hands?" And he said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites; as it is written: 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. In vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.' read more.
You let go of the commandment of God, and hold on to the tradition of men."
You let go of the commandment of God, and hold on to the tradition of men."
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
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circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of the law
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;
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But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up, and said, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the Law of Moses."
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Pharisees » Character of » Avaricious
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.
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Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
They said to him, "The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink."
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I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.'
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Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Also he told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
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He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
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Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi.' But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Master, and you are all brethren. And do not call anyone on earth your 'Father,' for you have one Father, he who is in heaven. read more.
Nor are you to be called 'Teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ.
Nor are you to be called 'Teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ.
Pharisees » Character of » Particular in paying all dues
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law, justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
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Pharisees » Character of » Active in proselytizing
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to win a single proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.
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Pharisees » Character of » Fond of public salutations
and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi.'
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Pharisees » Character of » Ambitious of precedence
And they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues,
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Pharisees » Character of » Oppressive
They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
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Pharisees » Character of » Cruel in persecuting
Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
Philistines » Character of » Warlike
Philistines » Character of » Idolatrous
Philistines » Character of » Proud
Philistines » Character of » Superstitious
Sarah » Also called sarai » Character of
For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands; just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and are not frightened by any fear.
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, because she considered him faithful who had promised.
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The Sidonians » Character of » Superstitious
The Sidonians » Character of » Wicked and impenitent
"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
The Sidonians » Character of » Idolatrous
The Sidonians » Character of » Careless and secure
The Devil » Character of » Fierce and cruel
Be sober, be alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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While he was coming, the demon threw him and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
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For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For many times it had seized him, and he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness.
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And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and will hardly leave him, bruising him.
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The Devil » Character of » Deceitful
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
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Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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The Devil » Character of » Subtle
But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
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The Devil » Character of » Powerful
in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience.
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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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The Devil » Character of » Presumptuous
Then the devil took him to the holy city, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written, 'He will give his angels charge of you,' and 'In their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'"
The Devil » Character of » Malignant
The Devil » Character of » Proud
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
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The Devil » Character of » Wicked
I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.
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The Devil » Character of » Cowardly
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
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Titus » Character of
I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not act in the same spirit and walk in the same steps?
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