Thematic Bible: Characterized as
Thematic Bible
Fire » Characterized as » Purifying
I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire, in order that you may become rich, and white clothing, in order that you may be clothed and the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed, and eye salve to smear on your eyes, in order that you may see.
so that the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold that is passing away, but is tested by fire, may be found to [result in] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
everything that will go through the fire--you will pass through the fire, and it will be clean, and only in waters of impurity will it be purified. Whatever does not go into the fire you will pass through the waters.
Fire » Characterized as » Enlightening
He spread out a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light at night.
And he led them with the cloud by day, and all night with a fiery light.
Fire » Characterized as » Melting
As smoke is driven off, you will drive [them] off. As wax melts before fire, [the] wicked will perish before God.
as fire kindles brushwood, [the] fire causes water to boil, to make your name known to your adversaries, [that the] nations might tremble from your {presence}.
Fire » Characterized as » Drying
Also, the beasts of [the] field long for you, because the courses of water are dried up, and fire has devoured the pastures of the desert.
"He will not escape from darkness; a flame will dry up his new shoot, and by the wind of his mouth he shall be removed.
Fire » Characterized as » Insatiable
Sheol and barrenness of womb, the land is not satisfied [with] water, and fire does not say "enough!"
Fire » Characterized as » Consuming
And Samson went and captured three hundred foxes, and he took torches. He turned [them] tail to tail, and he put one torch between two tails. He set fire to the torches and let [the foxes] go into the standing grain of [the] Philistines, and he burned both the stacks of sheaves and the standing grain, up to the vineyards of olive groves.
Fire » Characterized as » Bright
As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance [was] like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches. It [was] moving to and fro between the living creatures, and {the fire was very bright} and lightning [was] going out from the fire.
Fire » Characterized as » Heating
And Peter followed him from a distance, right inside, into the courtyard of the high priest. And he was sitting with the officers and warming himself by the fire.
Fire » Characterized as » Spreading
So also the tongue is a small member [of the body] and boasts great [things]. Behold how small a fire sets ablaze how great a forest!
Gentiles » Characterized as » Idolatrous
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God with the likeness of an image of mortal human beings and birds and quadrupeds and reptiles.
You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the speechless idols, however you were led.
who exchanged the truth of God with a lie, and worshiped and served the creation rather than the Creator, who is blessed for eternity. Amen.
Gentiles » Characterized as » Ignorant of God
not in lustful passion, just as also the Gentiles who do not know God;
For [although they] knew God, they did not honor [him] as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasoning, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
Gentiles » Characterized as » Depraved and wicked
who, becoming callous, gave themselves over to licentiousness, for the pursuit of all uncleanness in greediness.
And just as they did not see fit {to recognize God}, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do the things [that are] not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greediness, malice, full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malevolence. [They are] gossipers, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boasters, contrivers of evil, disobedient to parents, read more.
senseless, faithless, unfeeling, unmerciful, who, [although they] know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same [things], but also they approve of those who do [them].
senseless, faithless, unfeeling, unmerciful, who, [although they] know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same [things], but also they approve of those who do [them].
Gentiles » Characterized as » Superstitious
For these nations that you [are] about to dispossess listen to interpreters of signs and to diviners, but Yahweh your God has not allowed you to do the same.
Gentiles » Characterized as » Constant to their false gods
Has a nation exchanged gods? And they [are] not gods! But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
Gentiles » Characterized as » Blasphemous and reproachful
So I said, "The thing that you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God [to prevent] the disgrace from the nations, our enemies?
Gentiles » Characterized as » Refusing to know God
And just as they did not see fit {to recognize God}, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do the things [that are] not proper,
Gentiles » Characterized as » Without the law
For whenever the Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature the things of the law, these, [although they] do not have the law, are a law to themselves,
Wine » Characterized as » Strengthening
The king said to Ziba, "{What do you want to accomplish by bringing these}?" And Ziba said, "The donkeys [are] for the king's household to ride [on]; the bread and the summer fruit [are] for the young men to eat, and the wine [is] for the faint in the wilderness to drink.
Wine » Characterized as » Making mirthful
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he said to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven of the eunuchs attending King Ahasuerus,
{Feasts are held for celebration}, wine cheers the living, and money answers everything.
Wine » Characterized as » Cheering God and man
For how [great is] his goodness, and how [great is] his beauty! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine [the] young women.
But the vine said to them, 'Should I stop [producing] my wine that makes the gods and men happy, to go sway over the trees?'
Wine » Characterized as » Gladdening the heart
and wine [that] makes glad [the] heart of man, so that [their] faces shine from oil, and bread [that] strengthens the heart of man.
Woman » Characterized as » Timid
A sword against his horses, and against his chariots, and against all the foreign troops who [are] in the midst of her, so that they may become as women. A sword against her treasures, so that they may be plundered.
On that day, Egypt will be like women, and will tremble and be afraid before the waving hand of Yahweh of hosts that he [is] waving against it.
The warriors of Babylon have ceased to fight, they remain in the strongholds, their power has dried up, they have become as women. Her dwelling places are set on fire, her bars are broken.
Look! Your troops [are like] women in your midst. The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire will consume the bars [of your gates].
Woman » Characterized as » Tender and constant to her offspring
Can a woman forget her suckling, [refrain] from having compassion on the child of her womb? Indeed, these may forget, but I, I will not forget you!
[The] hands of compassionate women, have cooked their children; they became as something to eat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Woman » Characterized as » Loving and affectionate
{I am distressed} over you, my brother Jonathan. you [were] very dear to me; your love [was] more wonderful to me than the love of women.
Woman » Characterized as » Weaker than man
Husbands, in the same way live with [your wives] {knowledgeably}, as with the weaker female vessel, showing [them] honor as fellow heirs also of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
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