Thematic Bible: Characteristics of
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Animals » Lions » Characteristics of
Dan is a lion's cub. He leaps forth from Bashan.
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On the seventh day, before Samson went into the bedroom, the men of the city said to him: What could be sweeter than honey? What could be stronger than a lion? Samson replied: If you had not been plowing with my cow, you would not know the answer now.
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Even the bravest man with a heart like a lion would lose his courage. All Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and the men with him are brave.
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If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion and again display your awesome power against me.
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Each one of them is like a lion eager to tear its prey apart and like a young lion crouching in hiding places.
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A lion is strongest among beasts and does not run from anything.
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This is what Jehovah said to me: A lion, even a young lion, growls over its prey when a crowd of shepherds is called to fight it. It is not frightened by their voices or disturbed by the noise they make. So Jehovah of Hosts will come to fight for Mount Zion and on its hill.
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The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses. He filled his caves and dens with prey.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or is it only Barnabas and I who do not have the right to refrain from secular work?
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus to seek Saul. When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea. They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
When Saul came to Jerusalem he attempted to join the disciples. They were afraid of him and did not believe he was a disciple. Barnabas led him to the apostles. He declared to them how he had seen the Lord in The Way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
They called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
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Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
We know this that our old self was impaled with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.
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I have been impaled with Christ. It is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. The life that I now live in the flesh (physical body) I live by faith. This is the faith that is in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself up for me.
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If you died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances:
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It is written: For your sake we are put to death all day long. We are considered as sheep for the slaughter. (Psalm 44:22)
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For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.
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This is a faithful saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 12 a warfare
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
They should do good works and be rich in good works, that they are ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 11 a walk
You have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord. Now walk (live) in union with him.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 5 a character building
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 4 a radiant life
Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 8 an education
Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth will make you free!
Christianity » Characteristics of » 3 a new dress
I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
Grow in the unmerited favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 13 a race
A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 10 a sacrifice
I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 6 a fellowship
They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 14 a victory
Everything born from God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world, even our faith.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 15 an assurance of immortality
This is everlasting life that they should have *deep, intimate knowledge of you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have commissioned. *(Greek: ginosko: know, perceive, be sure, understand)
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 7 a sonship
He gave the right to become children of God to all who received him. Even to those who believe in his name.
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Christianity » Characteristics of » 1 a new birth
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
It is my time to die. I go the way of all people of the earth. Be strong and be a man.
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But you must remain strong and not become discouraged. Your actions will be rewarded.
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Tell the discouraged ones with anxious heart: Be strong and do not be afraid! God is coming to your rescue! He is coming to punish your enemies.
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Be strong Zerubbabel, said Jehovah. Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, said Jehovah. Work! I am with you, said Jehovah of Hosts.
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Jehovah of hosts said: Let your hands be strong you who hear these words from the mouth of the prophets. These are words from the day that the foundation of the house of Jehovah of Hosts was laid. It was for the purpose of building the Temple.
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Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24)
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Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty strength.
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You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
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Remember the former days in which, after being enlightened, you endured great struggle with afflictions.
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The dragon was furious with the woman and waged war with the remnant of her seed. These are the ones who obey the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Young soldiers enlisted
I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » A fight of faith
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Invisible foes
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 heavenly places.
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spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » An inward battle
However I see a different law at work in my body. This law fights against the law that my mind approves of. It makes me a prisoner to the law of sin that is at work in my body.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
When the angel who spoke to Cornelius left, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was his attendant. He told them what happened and sent them to Joppa.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
The day after that they entered Caesarea. Cornelius expected them so he called his relatives and close friends to join him.
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Immediately I sent for you. You have done well for you have come. We are all present before God, to hear all things that are commanded to you from God.
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Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
I watched as thrones were placed. The ANCIENT OF DAYS sat on one throne. His clothing was white as snow. His hair was like pure wool. His throne was like fiery flames, and the wheels on it were like burning fire. A fiery stream issued from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set and the books were opened. I paid attention because of the sound of the great (boastful) words the horn spoke. I watched till the beast was slain, and its body destroyed. It was burned with fire. read more.
The dominion (authority) was taken away from the other beasts. Yet their lives were prolonged for a season.
The dominion (authority) was taken away from the other beasts. Yet their lives were prolonged for a season.
I looked up to see a man clothed in linen. His loins were girded with pure gold of the Uphaz region. His body also was like chrysolite and his face as the appearance of lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches and his arms and his feet like burnished copper. The sound of his words was like the sound of a crowd.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Daniel knew that the decree was signed. He went into his house. His windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem. He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, like he did before.
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Then Daniel went back to his house, and explained everything to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: that they would request mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret. And they would request that Daniel and his companions would not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's special food and wine. He requested permission from the officer in charge that he might not defile himself.
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I ate no pleasant bread; neither flesh nor wine entered my mouth. I did not anoint myself at all until three whole weeks were completed.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
You his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you know all this. You lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. They have brought the vessels of his house before you and your lords, wives and concubines. They drank wine from them. You praise the gods of silver and gold, of copper, iron, wood, and stone, which you do not see, nor hear, nor know. You have not glorified the God whose hand holds your breath and life.
Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
For how can the servant of my lord talk? I had no strength in me. I was also without breath.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Integrity
Then the commissioners and the governors sought to find a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom. They could find no charge, nor error, nor fault, for he was faithful.
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Deacon » Characteristics of
Ministerial servants should likewise be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain. They should maintain the secret of the faith with a clear conscience. Let these be tested first. Then let them serve as servants, if they are blameless. read more.
Women in like manner must be serious, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have served well as servants gain to themselves a good standing and great confidence (boldness of speech) in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Women in like manner must be serious, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have served well as servants gain to themselves a good standing and great confidence (boldness of speech) in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Eli » Characteristics of » Unfaithfulness to stewardship
Why do you kick at my sacrifice and my offering, which I have commanded in my house? Do you honor your sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the best of all the offerings of Israel my people?' Jehovah, the God of Israel says: 'I said indeed that your house and the house of your father should walk before me all the days of your life.' Now Jehovah says: Far be it from me. I will honor those who honor me. I will not regard those who think little of me. The days are coming when I will cut off your arm (reduce your strength) and the arm of your father's house. No old man shall be in your house! read more.
You will see the enemy in my house even though God does good for Israel. There will not be an old man in your house forever. Yet I will keep one of your descendants alive. He will serve me as priest. But he will become blind and lose all hope. All your other descendants will die in the prime of life. Your two sons Hophni and Phinehas will both die on the same day. This will show you a sign that everything I have said will come true. I will choose a priest who will be faithful to me and do everything I desire him to do. I will give him descendants, who will always serve in the presence of my anointed ones forever. Your descendants who survive will have to go to that priest and ask him for money and food, and beg to be allowed to help the priests, in order to have something to eat.'
You will see the enemy in my house even though God does good for Israel. There will not be an old man in your house forever. Yet I will keep one of your descendants alive. He will serve me as priest. But he will become blind and lose all hope. All your other descendants will die in the prime of life. Your two sons Hophni and Phinehas will both die on the same day. This will show you a sign that everything I have said will come true. I will choose a priest who will be faithful to me and do everything I desire him to do. I will give him descendants, who will always serve in the presence of my anointed ones forever. Your descendants who survive will have to go to that priest and ask him for money and food, and beg to be allowed to help the priests, in order to have something to eat.'
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
Then Samuel told Eli everything. Eli replied: He is Jehovah! He will do what he thinks is right.
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Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual solicitude
Eli was very worried about the Ark of the Covenant. He sat besides the road staring. When the man spread the news throughout the town everyone cried out in fear.
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Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
I told him I would hand down a long lasting judgment against his household because he knew about his sons' sin. They were cursing God but he did not restrain them.
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Eli » Characteristics of » Tenderness with childhood
Jehovah called Samuel again. Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said: Here I am. You called me. Eli responded: I did not call you, son. Go back to bed.
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Eli » Characteristics of » Spiritual perception
Jehovah called Samuel a third time. Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said: Here I am. You called me! Eli realized (discerned) that Jehovah was calling the boy.
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-ezra » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Then I gave orders for a time of going without food, there by the Ahava River, so that we might make ourselves low before our God in prayer, requesting from him a safe journey for us and for our little ones and for all our substance.
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While Ezra was saying his prayer and his confession of wrongdoing he wept and fell down before the house of God. A very great number of men and women and children out of Israel came together around him, for the people were weeping bitterly.
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-ezra » Characteristics of » Trustworthiness
It is my order that all the people of Israel, including their priests and Levites in my kingdom, who are ready and have a desire to go to Jerusalem, are to go with you. The king and his seven wise men send you to get knowledge about Judah and Jerusalem. The Law of your God orders you. You are to take with you the silver and gold freely offered by the king and his wise men to the God of Israel, who's Temple is in Jerusalem, read more.
As well as all the silver and gold which you get from the land of Babylon, together with the offering of the people and of the priests, freely given for the house of their God in Jerusalem. Use this money to buy bulls, sheep, and lambs, with their meal offerings and their drink offerings, to be offered on the altar of the house of your God, which is in Jerusalem. Whatever seems right to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do, as may be pleasing to your God. The vessels that have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem. Whatever is needed for the house of your God, and which you may have to give, take it from the king's storehouse. And I, even I, Artaxerxes the king, now give orders to all keepers of the king's money across the river, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may have need of from you, is to be done with all care, Up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred measures of grain, a hundred measures of wine, and a hundred measures of oil, and salt without measure. Whatever the God of heaven orders let it be done completely for the house of the God of heaven. Let there not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons. In addition, we make it clear to you, that it will be against the law to put any tax or payment in goods or forced payment on any of the priests or Levites, the music-makers, doorkeepers, Nethinim, or any servants of this house of God. And you, Ezra, by the wisdom of your God which is in you, are to put rulers and judges to have authority over all the people across the river who have knowledge of the laws of your God. You are to teach any who have no knowledge of them. If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
As well as all the silver and gold which you get from the land of Babylon, together with the offering of the people and of the priests, freely given for the house of their God in Jerusalem. Use this money to buy bulls, sheep, and lambs, with their meal offerings and their drink offerings, to be offered on the altar of the house of your God, which is in Jerusalem. Whatever seems right to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do, as may be pleasing to your God. The vessels that have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem. Whatever is needed for the house of your God, and which you may have to give, take it from the king's storehouse. And I, even I, Artaxerxes the king, now give orders to all keepers of the king's money across the river, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may have need of from you, is to be done with all care, Up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred measures of grain, a hundred measures of wine, and a hundred measures of oil, and salt without measure. Whatever the God of heaven orders let it be done completely for the house of the God of heaven. Let there not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons. In addition, we make it clear to you, that it will be against the law to put any tax or payment in goods or forced payment on any of the priests or Levites, the music-makers, doorkeepers, Nethinim, or any servants of this house of God. And you, Ezra, by the wisdom of your God which is in you, are to put rulers and judges to have authority over all the people across the river who have knowledge of the laws of your God. You are to teach any who have no knowledge of them. If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
Shecaniah, the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answering, said to Ezra, We have done evil against our God, and have taken as our wives strange women of the peoples of the land. But still there is hope for Israel in this question. Let us make an agreement with our God to put away all the wives and all their children, if it seems right to my lord and to those who go in fear of the words of our God. Let it be done in keeping with the law. Up, now! For this is your business, and we are with you. Take heart and do it. read more.
Then Ezra got up, and made the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do this. So they took an oath.
Then Ezra got up, and made the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do this. So they took an oath.
-ezra » Characteristics of » Self-denial
Then Ezra got up from before the house of God and went into the room of Jehohanan, the son of Eliashib. When he arrived there, he took no food or drink, for he was sorrowing for the sin of those who had come back.
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-ezra » Characteristics of » Faith
I would not make request to the king for a band of armed men and horsemen to give us help against those who might attack us on the way. We said to the king: The hand (power) (protection) of our God is on his servants for good, but his power and his wrath are against all those who have turned away from him.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
they will make no progress; for their foolishness will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.
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Dreams come with many efforts, trials and concerns. Fools speak with too many words.
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A prudent man conceals knowledge. The heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise uses knowledge properly. The mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
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A fool (stupid person) does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.
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When he who is a fool walks along the path, his wisdom fails him, and he says to every one that he is a fool.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
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Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise.
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The Lord said: You Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter. Yet your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness. You foolish ones. Did he that made the outside also make the inside?
Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Do not be quick in your spirit (mind) (figurative heart) to be angry. Anger rests in the bosom of fools.
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
A person who gets rich dishonestly is like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay. During his lifetime, he will lose his wealth. In the end, he will be a wicked fool.
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Every one who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Truly a fool hides hatred with lying lips, and speaks slander.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Despising instruction
A fool despises his father's instruction, but he who accepts discipline is prudent.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Mocking at sin
Fools mock at sin, but among the righteous there is good will.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Meddlesomeness
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Contentiousness
A fool's lips want to argue. His mouth calls for blows.
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Fools » Characteristics of » Atheism
([Psalm of David]) The fool has said in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah)*. They are corrupt and have done abominable (detestable) iniquity. There are none who do good. (*Possible deliberate scribal change from YHWH to Elohim)
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isaac » Characteristics of » Peaceableness
The herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with the herdsmen of Isaac. They said: The water is ours! So he named the well Esek, because they argued with him. They dug another well. And they quarreled over that one too. So Isaac named it Sitnah (Accusation). He moved on from there and dug another well. They did not quarrel over this one. So he named it Rehoboth (Roomy). He said: Now Jehovah has made room for us. We will prosper in this land.
isaac » Characteristics of » Submission
Abraham made Isaac carry the wood for the sacrifice. Abraham carried a knife and live coals for starting the fire. As they walked along together, Isaac spoke up: Father! He answered: Yes, my son? Isaac asked: I see that you have the coals and the wood, but where is the lamb for the sacrifice? Abraham answered: God will provide one. And the two of them walked on together. read more.
They came to the place God had told him about. Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. He tied up his son and placed him on the altar, on top of the wood.
They came to the place God had told him about. Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. He tied up his son and placed him on the altar, on top of the wood.
isaac » Characteristics of » Affection
Isaac brought Rebecca into the tent that his mother Sarah had lived in. She became his wife. Isaac loved Rebecca. He was comforted for the loss of his mother.
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isaac » Characteristics of » A man of faith
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
Isaac built an altar there and worshiped Jehovah. Then he set up his camp. His servants dug another well.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Meditation
He went out in the early evening to take a walk in the fields. He saw camels coming.
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isaac » Characteristics of » Imitated his father's sin
His wife Rebekah was very beautiful. He was afraid that someone might kill him to get her. So he told everyone that Rebekah was his sister.
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James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
The following day Paul went with us to James and the elders.
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When they finished talking James said: Brothers listen to me:
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James » Characteristics of » Possibly was won by the appearance of the lord after his resurrection
Then he was seen by James, and then by all the apostles.
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James » Characteristics of » After the resurrection joined the disciples
They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.
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James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
This letter is from James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings to the twelve tribes that are scattered.
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James » Characteristics of » Slow to accept Christ
For his brothers did not express active faith in him.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)
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Behold, I send my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Seek Jehovah! He will suddenly come to his Temple along with the messenger of the covenant. He is one you desire, behold, he comes, said Jehovah of Hosts.
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This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.'
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Your child will be called the prophet of the Most High. You will go in advance of Jehovah God to make his ways ready. (Malachi 3:1)
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Honoured by Christ
I tell you, there is none, born of women, greater then John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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After John's disciples departed he told the crowd about John: What did you go into the wilderness to find? Was it a reed shaken with the wind? What did you go to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Only kings dress in fancy clothes. What did you go out to see, a prophet? Yes I tell you and much more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Courage
For John had said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her.
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He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.
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John gave his witness even as Jewish authorities sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem. They asked him: Who are you? He said: I am not the Christ. They asked him: Are you Elijah? He said: I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered: No. read more.
They said to him: Who are you? We need to know so we can tell the ones who sent us. He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Isaiah the prophet said: 'Make straight the way of Jehovah (YHWH).' (Isaiah 40:3)
They said to him: Who are you? We need to know so we can tell the ones who sent us. He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Isaiah the prophet said: 'Make straight the way of Jehovah (YHWH).' (Isaiah 40:3)
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Suffered martyrdom
He gave the order to behead John in prison.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Obedience
Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Self-denial
John wore clothes made from camel's hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Did no miracle
Many came to him and they said: John indeed did not perform a single miracle. Yet everything John said about this man was true.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Holiness
But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed.
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John the baptist » Characteristics of » Powerful preacher
People from the province of Judea and the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their sins and he baptized them in the Jordan River.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
A disciple of Jesus named Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea,
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Joseph was a member of the council and a good and righteous man.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Charitableness
Her husband Joseph was an honorable man and did not want to disgrace her publicly. So he decided to break the marriage agreement with her secretly.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Obedience
Joseph took the child and his mother to Egypt.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faith
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of God had commanded him to do. He took Mary to be his wife.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Faithfulness to religious duty
Every year his parents went to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
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Joseph » Characteristics of » Or barsabas
They proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Then Joshua built an altar to Jehovah the God of Israel on mount Ebal,
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Joshua said to the people: Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow Jehovah will do amazing things among you.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Faith
At the same time, two of those who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothes in despair. They said to the entire congregation of Israel: The land we explored is very good. If Jehovah is pleased with us, he will take us there and give us that rich and fertile land.
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Only Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun will get to see the land. This is because they wholeheartedly followed Jehovah.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Obedience
Jehovah commanded Moses his servant and so Moses commands Joshua and Joshua complied. He left nothing undone of all that Jehovah commanded Moses.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Decision
If you are not willing to serve him, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are now living. As for my family and me, we will serve Jehovah.'
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Courage
Joshua said: Do not be afraid. Do not be terrified! Be strong and have courage: for this is what Jehovah will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.
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Joshua » Characteristics of » Godly reverence
He said: No, but as captain of the camp of Jehovah I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down and said: What does my lord say to his servant?
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Judas » Characteristics of » Jude, or lebbaeus, surnamed thaddaeus, brother of the apostle james
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
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Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean.
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When they entered the city they went to the upper chamber where they were staying. Included were Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealous one, and Judas the son of James.
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And finally there was Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
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Judas (not Iscariot) asked him: Lord, what will happen that you will disclose yourself to us, and not to the world?
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Judas » Characteristics of » Treachery
As he spoke a crowd followed Judas, one of the twelve. They came to him. Judas approached Jesus and kissed him. Jesus said to him: Judas, do you betray the Son of man with a kiss?
Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might betray Jesus to them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
This man obtained a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong, he burst open and all his intestines spilled out. (Matthew 27:5 says he hanged himself. The rope broke or the branch on which it was tied broke. Then he fell to the ground and burst open.)
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Judas, his betrayer, heard he was to be put to death. Out of regret, he took the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and those in authority. He said: I have done wrong in giving a righteous man to you.
Judas » Characteristics of » One of the brethren of Christ (?)
Is this man the carpenter's son? Is his mother called Mary? Are his brothers James and Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
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Is this the carpenter, the son of Mary, brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us? He offended them.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests. He asked them: What are you willing to give me to deliver him to you? They paid him thirty pieces of silver.
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred danarii, and given to the poor? He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it.
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
The apostles and elders along with the whole congregation desired to send chosen men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Of galilee
After this man Judas of Galilee rose in the days of the taxing, and drew away many people after him. He also perished and all who obeyed him dispersed.
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Judas » Characteristics of » A disciple
The Lord said to him, Arise, and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus for he is praying.
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Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
He did not say this because he cared for the poor. He was a thief. He had the moneybox and took away what was put in it.
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Lions » Characteristics of
Dan is a lion's cub. He leaps forth from Bashan.
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On the seventh day, before Samson went into the bedroom, the men of the city said to him: What could be sweeter than honey? What could be stronger than a lion? Samson replied: If you had not been plowing with my cow, you would not know the answer now.
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Even the bravest man with a heart like a lion would lose his courage. All Israel knows that your father is a mighty man and the men with him are brave.
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If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion and again display your awesome power against me.
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Each one of them is like a lion eager to tear its prey apart and like a young lion crouching in hiding places.
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A lion is strongest among beasts and does not run from anything.
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This is what Jehovah said to me: A lion, even a young lion, growls over its prey when a crowd of shepherds is called to fight it. It is not frightened by their voices or disturbed by the noise they make. So Jehovah of Hosts will come to fight for Mount Zion and on its hill.
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The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses. He filled his caves and dens with prey.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
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Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.
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Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
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Traveling with him were the women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities. This included Mary Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out.
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Included among the women were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.
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Mary Magdalene went to tell the disciples: I have seen the Lord! He said these things to me.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary said: My life magnifies Jehovah my God. (1 Samuel 2:1) My heart and mind rejoice in God my Savior. He has looked on the low position of his servant. All generations from now on will call me blessed. read more.
He that is mighty has done great things to me. Holy is his name. His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him. He shows strength with his arm. He scatters the proud in the thoughts of their heart. He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble. He fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty handed. He has helped Israel his servant that he might remember mercy. He spoke to our fathers. To Abraham and his seed forever.
He that is mighty has done great things to me. Holy is his name. His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him. He shows strength with his arm. He scatters the proud in the thoughts of their heart. He removes rulers from their thrones and exalts the humble. He fills the hungry with good things and sends the rich away empty handed. He has helped Israel his servant that he might remember mercy. He spoke to our fathers. To Abraham and his seed forever.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal confidence
They ran out of wine. So the mother of Jesus said to him: They have no wine. Jesus said to her: Woman what have I to do with you? My hour has not arrived. His mother told the servants to do whatever he says.
Mary » Characteristics of » Maternal love
His mother stood by the stake of Jesus, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
He went with them to Nazareth. He remained subject to them. His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
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Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
Mary said: Look, Jehovah's servant. Let it happen to me as you spoke. The angel departed from her. (1 Samuel 1:11)
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miriam » Characteristics of » Ambitious
Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because he was married to a Cushite woman from Sudan. They asked: Did Jehovah speak only through Moses? Did he not also speak through us? Jehovah heard their complaint.
miriam » Characteristics of » Vigorous and musical in later years
Miriam sang to them: Sing to Jehovah. He has won a glorious victory. He has thrown horses and their riders into the sea.
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miriam » Characteristics of » Alert in youth
His sister asked her: Shall I go and call a Hebrew woman to nurse the baby for you?
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miriam » Characteristics of » Regarded as a leader in israel
I brought you out of the land of Egypt. I redeemed you out of the house of bondage. I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Joy
Also as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God at midnight. The prisoners were listening to them.
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Great is my confidence in you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in our entire affliction.
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!
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Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
I could wish that I were accursed (separated) (banned) (excommunicated) from Christ for the good of (in behalf of) my countrymen and brothers (the Jews).
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Be on guard! Remember I did not cease for three years to admonish you day and night with tears.
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Many live as enemies of the stake of Christ. I often wept as I told you about them.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Love
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears. Not that you should be made sorry, but that you might know the love that I have more abundantly for you.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Courage
He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.
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When they tied him up to be whipped Paul said to the officer standing there, Is it lawful for you to whip a Roman citizen who has not been tried for a crime?
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The jailor reported the words to Paul, saying: The magistrates have sent to let you go. Therefore go in peace. Paul said to them: They have beaten us publicly uncondemned, men who are Romans, and have thrown us into prison. Do they now throw us out privately? No I say, but let them come in person to bring us out.
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
You may remember, brothers, our labor and hardship. We worked day and night that we would not burden any of you when we preached the good news of God to you.
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You know that my own hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Things that offered gain to me I count a loss for Christ. I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. I suffered the loss of all things. Yet I count them as refuse (garbage) (dung) that I may gain Christ. I want to be united with him. I no longer want a righteousness of my own that is gained by obeying the law. The righteousness from God is by faith in Christ. read more.
I want to know him and the power of his resurrection. I want to know the fellowship of his sufferings and become conformed to his death. I wish to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect. But I press on, that I may obtain that for which Christ Jesus also obtained. Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I want to know him and the power of his resurrection. I want to know the fellowship of his sufferings and become conformed to his death. I wish to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect. But I press on, that I may obtain that for which Christ Jesus also obtained. Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Self-sacrifice
Of the Jews five times I received forty stripes less one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, I suffered shipwreck three times, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. In journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brothers; read more.
In weariness and painfulness, in watching often, in hunger and thirst, in fasting often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are from the outside, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all the congregations. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I do not burn with indignation? If I need to boast, I will boast about the things that concern my infirmities. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed forever knows I do not lie. The governor under King Aretas put guards around the city of Damascus to catch me. So I was let down in a basket through an opening in the wall and escaped from him.
In weariness and painfulness, in watching often, in hunger and thirst, in fasting often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are from the outside, that which comes upon me daily, the care of all the congregations. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I do not burn with indignation? If I need to boast, I will boast about the things that concern my infirmities. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed forever knows I do not lie. The governor under King Aretas put guards around the city of Damascus to catch me. So I was let down in a basket through an opening in the wall and escaped from him.
Paul » Characteristics of » Tact
For, though I am free from all persons, yet I have made myself a servant to all, that I might gain more. To the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews. To those under the Law, as under the Law, that I might gain those under the Law. To those without Law I became like those without Law that I might gain them. I am not without law to God, but under the law to (toward) (of) Christ. read more.
To the weak I became as the weak, that I might gain the weak. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
To the weak I became as the weak, that I might gain the weak. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Faithfulness
I have fought the good fight! I have finished the course! I have kept the faith! The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
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Paul » Characteristics of » Steadfastness
I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.
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characteristics of Pilgrims » Characteristics of
By faith, when Abraham was called, he obeyed. He went to a place that he was to receive for an inheritance. He went even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he became an alien in the Promised Land. It was not his land. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob. They were heirs with him of the same promise. He looked for the city having real foundations, whose builder and maker is God. read more.
By faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who promised. This was to come from one man and him as good as dead. There were born children, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as uncountable as the sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Those who say such things declare that they are seeking a country of their own. If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they came, they would have had opportunity to return. They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them!
By faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who promised. This was to come from one man and him as good as dead. There were born children, as many as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as uncountable as the sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar. They confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Those who say such things declare that they are seeking a country of their own. If indeed they had been thinking of that country from which they came, they would have had opportunity to return. They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them!
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
The QUEEN OF SHEBA heard about Solomon's reputation. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions. She arrived with a large group of servants. They had camels carrying spices, a large quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she talked with him about everything she had on her mind.
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The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame. She traveled to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions.
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The queen of the south will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and condemn it. She came from the ends of the earth to hear the Wisdom of Solomon. Someone greater than Solomon is here!
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Brought trouble into the home by teaching her son deception
Then she took Esau's best clothes and dressed Jacob in them. She also covered the smooth part of his hands and neck with goatskins. She gave her son Jacob the good-tasting meal and the bread she had prepared.
Rebekah » Characteristics of » A woman of decision
They answered: Let us call her and find out what she has to say. They called Rebecca and asked: Do you want to go with this man? Yes, she answered.
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Hospitable
There is plenty of straw and fodder at our house. There is also a place for you to stay.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Modest
She asked Abraham's servant: Who is that man walking toward us in the field? He is my master, the servant answered. So she took her veil (scarf) and covered her face.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Industrious
When she finished giving him a drink, she said: I will also keep drawing water for your camels until they have had enough to drink.
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Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
The girl was a very attractive virgin. No man had ever had sexual intercourse with her. She went to the spring and filled her jar, and came back.
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Religion » Characteristics of » False profession
Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits. To them you are nothing more than a singer with a beautiful voice who sings love songs or a musician who plays an instrument. They listen to your words, but they do not do them.
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
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Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven. He who does the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
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Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken pottery covered with silver dross.
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Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I tell you to do?
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My Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
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They remembered that God was their rock, that the Most High was their defender. They flattered him with their mouths and lied to him with their tongues.
Listen to this, people of Israel, you that are descended from Judah. You swear by the name of Jehovah and claim to worship the God of Israel. However you do not mean a word you say.
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He told them: Isaiah prophesied about you hypocrites. It is written: 'This people honor me with their lips but their heart is far from me.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up here in Jerusalem as a student of Gamaliel. I received instruction in the Law of our ancestors and was just as zealous for God as are all of you.
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Paul wanted to have him travel with him. So he had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in the area. For they knew that his father was a Greek.
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Those who heard it glorified God. They said to him: You see brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed. They are all zealous for the law.
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Some of the Pharisees asked: Why do you do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?
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I advanced as a Jew beyond many of my own age among my countrymen. I was more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
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The believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stated: It is needed to circumcise them and to command them to keep the Law of Moses.
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The Pharisees said: Why are they doing what it is not right to do on the Sabbath?
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The official of the synagogue was angry that Jesus healed on the Sabbath. He told the people: There are six days in which we should work. Come during those days and be healed, not on the Sabbath!
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So the Jews told the man who was cured: It is not lawful for you to pickup your bed for it is the Sabbath.
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I testify that they have zeal for God, but not according to [precise and correct] knowledge.
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Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and poor fundamental things? Do you want to slave for them all over again?
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When they come from the marketplace they wash themselves before they eat. They follow many other rules. They wash their cups, and brass pots, and other vessels.
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Why do you test God by placing a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, one that our fathers were not able to bear?
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Christ liberated us for freedom (moral liberty). Stand fast therefore, and do not become entangled again in a yoke of bondage.
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If you died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances:
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since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
You have spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers like to do. Your lives were spent in indecency, lusts, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and the disgusting worship of idols (false gods).
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You once walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the power (authority and jurisdiction) of the air, the spirit that is now active in the sons of disobedience.
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This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
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Many live as enemies of the stake of Christ. I often wept as I told you about them.
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Know this first, that in the last days, mockers will come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
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Yet they did not obey or incline their ear. They walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil heart. They went backward and not forward.
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Be sure there is no one here today who hears these solemn demands and yet convinces himself that all will be well with him. He would go stubbornly on his own way. That would destroy all of you, good and evil alike.
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They said to you: In the last time there will be mockers (scoffers), walking after their own ungodly lusts.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Walking in truth
Teach me your way, O Jehovah, so that I may live in your truth. Unite my heart to reverence you.
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Your loving-kindness is in front of me. I walk in your truth.
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I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.
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For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and witnessed about the truth that is in you and that you walk in truth.
Walk » Characteristics of » Caution
Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise.
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You have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord. Now walk (live) in union with him.
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Walk » Characteristics of » New life
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death. Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, that we might walk in the newness of life.
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Those who live through (in union with) (because of) Jesus Christ have no condemnation. [They do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.]
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Walk » Characteristics of » Faith
We walk by faith, not by sight.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Consistency
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, invite you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Love
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Christlikeness
He that says he lives in union with him should walk as he walked.
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Walk » Characteristics of » Illumination
If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
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The wicked » Characteristics of
They do not sleep unless they have done evil. Their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.
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unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, despisers of those who are good,
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Woe to the sinful nation, people heavy with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, sons who are corrupt! They have forsaken Jehovah! They have despised the Holy One of Israel. They have turned away from him.
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Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.
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They are wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, for which the black darkness has been reserved forever.
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You prefer evil to good. You prefer lying to speaking the truth.
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There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.
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The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds at him with his teeth.
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But the wicked are like the troubled and restless sea, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
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Wickedness » Characteristics of
They do not sleep unless they have done evil. Their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.
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unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, despisers of those who are good,
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Woe to the sinful nation, people heavy with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, sons who are corrupt! They have forsaken Jehovah! They have despised the Holy One of Israel. They have turned away from him.
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Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.
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They are wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, for which the black darkness has been reserved forever.
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You prefer evil to good. You prefer lying to speaking the truth.
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There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.
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The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds at him with his teeth.
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But the wicked are like the troubled and restless sea, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
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Women » Characteristics of » Subjection of
He said to the woman: I will greatly increase your pains in childbirth; with pain you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.
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I would have you know, that the head (authority) of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.
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Let women keep silent in the congregations. They are not permitted to speak. They must be in submission as it says in the law.
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Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
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In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.
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The holy women of old, who hoped in God, adorned themselves this way, being submissive to their own husbands.
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Let a woman learn in silence with all subjection.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » A murderess
Jezebel his wife came to him and asked: Why is your spirit so bitter that you have no desire for food? He replied: I was talking to Naboth the Jezreelite. I said to him: 'Let me have your garden for money, or, if it pleases you, I will give you another garden for it.' 'But he said: I will not give you my garden.' Then his wife Jezebel said: Are you now the ruler of Israel? Get up, eat and be happy. I will give you the garden of Naboth the Jezreelite. read more.
So she sent a letter in Ahab's name, stamped with his stamp, to the elders and nobles who were in authority with Naboth. The letter she wrote is as follows: Let a time of public sorrow be fixed, and put Naboth at the head of the people. Get two good-for-nothing persons to come before him and give witness that he has been cursing God and the king. Then take him out and have him stoned to death. So the elders and nobles in authority in his town did as Jezebel said in the letter she sent them. They gave orders for a day of public sorrow and put Naboth at the head of the people. The two good-for-nothing persons came in and took their seats before him and gave witness against Naboth, in front of the people. They said: Naboth has been cursing God and the king. Then they took him outside the town and had him stoned to death.
So she sent a letter in Ahab's name, stamped with his stamp, to the elders and nobles who were in authority with Naboth. The letter she wrote is as follows: Let a time of public sorrow be fixed, and put Naboth at the head of the people. Get two good-for-nothing persons to come before him and give witness that he has been cursing God and the king. Then take him out and have him stoned to death. So the elders and nobles in authority in his town did as Jezebel said in the letter she sent them. They gave orders for a day of public sorrow and put Naboth at the head of the people. The two good-for-nothing persons came in and took their seats before him and gave witness against Naboth, in front of the people. They said: Naboth has been cursing God and the king. Then they took him outside the town and had him stoned to death.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Met a terrible death
He said: Take her and throw her out the window. So they threw her down with force. Her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses. She was crushed under their feet. He came in and ate and drank. He said: Now see to this cursed woman. Bury her body in the earth, for she is a king's daughter. They went to bury her, but they found nothing to bury. There were only the bones of her head, and her feet, and parts of her hands.
Women » Characteristics of » Rights of
Zelophehad, son of Hepher, grandson of Gilead, descendant of Machir, whose father was Manasseh, belonged to the families of Manasseh, son of Joseph. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They came to Moses and stood in front of him, the priest Eleazar, the leaders, and the entire congregation at the entrance to the tent of meeting. They said: Our father died in the desert. He was not a part of Korah's followers who joined forces against Jehovah. He died for his own sin and left no sons. read more.
Why should our father's name be allowed to die out in his family because he had no son? Give us property among our father's relatives. So Moses brought their case to Jehovah. Jehovah said to him: Zelophehad's daughters are right. You must give them property of their own among their father's relatives. Turn their father's property over to them. Tell the Israelites: 'If a man dies and leaves no sons, turn his property over to his daughters.
Why should our father's name be allowed to die out in his family because he had no son? Give us property among our father's relatives. So Moses brought their case to Jehovah. Jehovah said to him: Zelophehad's daughters are right. You must give them property of their own among their father's relatives. Turn their father's property over to them. Tell the Israelites: 'If a man dies and leaves no sons, turn his property over to his daughters.
Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Idolatrous Women
Now gather all Israel together before me at Mount Carmel. Also gather the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal who get their food at Jezebel's table.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Incited her husband to evil
No one else devoted himself so completely to doing wrong in Jehovah's sight as Ahab all at the urging of his wife Jezebel.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Revengeful
She sent a message to Elijah: May the gods strike me dead if by this time tomorrow I do not do the same thing to you that you did to the prophets.
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Women » Queens » Jezebel » Characteristics of » Vain
Jehu went to Jezreel. Jezebel had news of what happened. Painting her eyes and dressing her hair with ornaments, she put her head out of the window.
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Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Patriotism
Then Esther again came before the king. She fell down at his feet and wept as she requested: that he would put a stop to the evil purposes of Haman the Agagite and the designs that he had made against the Jews. Then the king extended the rod of gold to Esther and she stood before the king. She said: If it is the king's pleasure and if I have his approval and this thing seems right to the king and I am pleasing to him, then let letters be sent giving orders against those which Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, sent out for the destruction of the Jews in all divisions of the kingdom. read more.
For how can it be possible for me to see the evil that is to overtake my nation? How may I see the destruction of my people?
For how can it be possible for me to see the evil that is to overtake my nation? How may I see the destruction of my people?
Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Self-denial and heroism
Go assemble all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me. Take no food or drink night or day for three days. My women and I will do the same. Then I will go in to the king even though it is against the law. If death is to be my fate, then let it come.
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Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Beauty
And he had been a father to Hadassah who is Esther, the daughter of his father's brother: for she had no father or mother. When her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his daughter. She was very beautiful.
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Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Tact
If I have the king's approval, and if it is the king's pleasure to give me my prayer and do my request, let the king and Haman come to the feast that I will make ready for them. Tomorrow I will do as the king has said.'
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Women » Queens » Esther » Characteristics of » Courage
Esther said: Our hater and attacker is this evil Haman. Then Haman was full of fear before the king and the queen.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Divine
He who does not love me does not obey my words. The word you hear is not mine, but comes from the Father who sent me.
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If any man teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine that is according to godliness,
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
He that rejects me and does not accept my message has one that judges him. The word (divine expression) (God's Word) that I spoke shall judge him now and in the last day. (Deuteronomy 18:19)
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Imperishable
Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Incomparable
No man has ever spoken the way he speaks, they replied.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Life-giving
Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life!
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Spiritual
It is the spirit that gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I spoke to you are spirit and life.
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Gracious
All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?
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Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Mighty
They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.
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