Thematic Bible: Described as
Thematic Bible
or adder Asp » Described as » Venomous
“He sucks the poison of vipers [which ill-gotten wealth contains];
The viper’s tongue slays him.
or adder Asp » Described as » Not to be charmed
So that it does not listen to the voice of charmers,
Or of the skillful enchanter casting [cunning] spells.
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Fond of ease
Issachar is a strong-boned donkey crouching down between the sheepfolds. And he saw that rest was good and that the land was pleasant; and he bowed his shoulder to bear [his burdens] and became a servant to tribute [subjected to forced labor].
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Strong
Domestic Donkeys » Described as » Not devoid of instinct
“The ox [instinctively] knows its owner,
And the donkey its master’s feeding trough,
But Israel does not know [Me as Lord],
My people do not understand.”
wild Donkey » Described as » Unsocial
For they have gone up to Assyria,
Like a wild donkey wandering alone and taking her own way;
Ephraim has hired lovers (pagan allies).
wild Donkey » Described as » Intractable
“But a hollow (empty-headed) man will become intelligent and wise
[Only] when the
wild Donkey » Described as » Fond of liberty
“Who sent out the wild donkey free [from dependence on man]?
And who has loosed the bonds of the wild donkey [to survive in the wild],
Bears » Described as » Cunning
Bears » Described as » Voracious
And behold, another beast, a second one (the Medo-Persian Empire), was like a bear, and it was raised up on one side (domain), and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth; and it was told, ‘Arise, devour much meat.’
Bears » Described as » Cruel
It is as if a man runs from a lion [escaping one danger]
And a bear meets him [so he dies anyway],
Or goes home, and leans with his hand against the wall
And a snake bites him.
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of understanding
Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding,
Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check,
Otherwise they will not come near to you.
Then I was senseless and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.
Beasts » Described as » By nature wild, &c
He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted [to do evil] by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered continually to Him.
“I know every bird of the mountains,
And everything that moves in the field is
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of immortality
But man, with all his honor and pomp, does not remain; he is like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of those who are foolishly confident, yet after them men approve their sayings. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol (the place of the dead); death shall be their shepherd. And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their form and beauty shall be consumed, for Sheol shall be their dwelling. read more.
But God will redeem me from the power of Sheol (the place of the dead); for He will receive me. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
But God will redeem me from the power of Sheol (the place of the dead); for He will receive me. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
Beasts » Described as » Devoid of speech
but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a mute donkey spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
Beasts » Described as » Possessed of instinct
“The ox [instinctively] knows its owner,
And the donkey its master’s feeding trough,
But Israel does not know [Me as Lord],
My people do not understand.”
Beasts » Described as » Being four-footed
and it contained all kinds of four-footed animals and crawling creatures of the earth and birds of the air.
Beasts » Described as » Capable of being tamed
For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.
the Canaanites » Described as » Great and mighty
“When the Lord your God brings you into the land which you are entering to possess, and has cleared away many nations before you, the Hittite and the Girgashite and the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite, seven nations greater and mightier than you,
But the people who live in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified (walled) and very large; moreover, we saw there the descendants of Anak [people of great stature and courage].
the Canaanites » Described as » Superstitious
When you come into the land which the Lord your God gives you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of these nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or daughter pass through the fire, or who uses divination, or is a soothsayer, or an augur, or a sorcerer, Or a charmer, or a medium, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
the Canaanites » Described as » Idolatrous
and you have seen their detestable acts and their [repulsive] idols of wood and stone, [lifeless images] of silver and gold, which they had with them),
the Canaanites » Described as » Profane and wicked
(for all these repulsive acts have been done by the men who lived in the land before you, and the land has become defiled);
Cedars » Described as » High
“Yet it was I [not the false gods] who destroyed the Amorite before them,
Though his height was like the height of the cedars,
And he was as strong as the oaks;
I even destroyed his fruit above and his root below.
“Through your servants you have taunted and defied the Lord,
And you have said, ‘With my many chariots I have gone up to the heights of the mountains,
To the remotest parts of Lebanon.
I cut down its tallest cedars and its choicest cypress trees;
And I will go to its remotest height, its most luxuriant and thickest forest.
Cedars » Described as » Graceful and beautiful
The mountains were covered with its shadow,
And its branches were like the cedars of God.
I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel, that it may grow boughs and bear fruit and be a noble and stately cedar. And birds of every kind will live under it; they will nest [securely] in the shade of its branches.
Cedars » Described as » Fragrant
“Your lips, my [promised] bride, drip honey [as the honeycomb];
Honey and milk are under your tongue,
And the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Cedars » Described as » Spreading
The mountains were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs of it were like the great cedars [cedars of God]. [Israel] sent out its boughs to the [Mediterranean] Sea and its branches to the [Euphrates] River.
Cedars » Described as » Strong and durable
“The bricks have fallen down,
But we will rebuild [all the better] with ashlar (hewed stones);
The sycamores have been cut down,
But we will replace them with [expensive] cedars.”
eternal Death » Described as » A lake of fire
And the beast (Antichrist) was seized and overpowered, and with him the false prophet who, in his presence, had performed [amazing] signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were hurled alive into the lake of fire which blazes with brimstone.
Verse Concepts
But as for the cowards and unbelieving and abominable [who are devoid of character and personal integrity and practice or tolerate immorality], and murderers, and sorcerers [with intoxicating drugs], and idolaters and occultists [who practice and teach false religions], and all the liars [who knowingly deceive and twist truth], their part will be in the lake that blazes with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
Verse Concepts
The DeadAbominationsCowardiceAdultery and DivorceBackbitingFaithlessness, As DisobedienceAdultery, Results Ofevil, victory overethics, and graceAromasHell, As An ExperienceLiesMurderPunishment, By GodSexualitySexual Sin, Nature OfSin, God's Judgment OnSorcery And MagicSulphurUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversLake Of FireLiarsPunishment Of the WickedCharacter Of Wicked
Unbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyEternal DeathGehennaBrimstoneNecromancyThe Second DeathFire Of HellNot Believing The GospelFate Of IdolatersJudgement On MurderersThe End Of LiarsSpiritual DeathBenefits Of HeavenUniversalismSexual Immorality Brings PunishmentSorcerygaysBeing GayDrugsmagicwitchescheaterslakesUnbelief Toward Christ
eternal Death » Described as » Banishment from God
These people will pay the penalty and endure the punishment of everlasting destruction, banished from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
eternal Death » Described as » Society with the devil, &c
eternal Death » Described as » outer darkness,
eternal Death » Described as » A mist of darkness for ever
These [false teachers] are springs without water and mists driven by a tempest, for whom is reserved the gloom of black darkness.
eternal Death » Described as » Indignation, wrath, &c
But for those who are self-seeking and self-willed and disobedient to the Truth but responsive to wickedness, there will be indignation and wrath. [And] there will be tribulation and anguish and calamity and constraint for every soul of man who [habitually] does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek (Gentile).
eternal Death » Described as » The worm that dies not
natural Death » Described as » A sleep
The Lord said to Moses, “Behold, you are about to lie down [in death] with your fathers; and this people will arise and play the prostitute (commit apostasy) with the foreign gods [of the people] of the land, where they go to be among them. They will abandon (turn away from) Me and break My covenant which I have made with them.
He said this, and after that said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him.”
natural Death » Described as » Returning to dust
“By the sweat of your face
You will eat bread
Until you return to the ground,
For from it you were taken;
For you are dust,
And to dust you shall return.”
You hide Your face, they are dismayed;
You take away their breath, they die
And return to their dust.
natural Death » Described as » The earthly house of this tabernacle being dissolved
For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
natural Death » Described as » Departing
But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;
natural Death » Described as » Gathering to our people
When Jacob (Israel) had finished commanding his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and was gathered to his people [who had preceded him in death].
natural Death » Described as » Putting off this tabernacle
knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
natural Death » Described as » Going down into silence
The dead do not praise the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into silence;
natural Death » Described as » God requiring the soul
natural Death » Described as » Yielding up the ghost
And at once she fell down at his feet and died; and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.
natural Death » Described as » Going the way whence there is no return
“For when a few years are past,
I shall go the way of no return.
natural Death » Described as » Fleeing as a shadow
“Like a flower he comes forth and withers;
He also flees like a shadow and does not remain.
natural Death » Described as » Being cut down
“Like a flower he comes forth and withers;
He also flees like a shadow and does not remain.
Deserts » Described as » Dry and without water
He led you through the great and terrible wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water; it was He who brought water for you out of the flinty rock.
Then all the congregation of the children of Israel moved on from the Wilderness of Sin by stages, according to the commandment of the Lord, and camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.
Deserts » Described as » Uncultivated
“Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord,
“I remember [earnestly] the lovingkindness and devotion of your youth,
Your time of betrothal [like that of a bride during the early years in Egypt and again at Sinai],
When you followed Me in the wilderness,
Through a land not sown.
Your time of betrothal [like that of a bride during the early years in Egypt and again at Sinai],
When you followed Me in the wilderness,
Through a land not sown.
Why have you made us come up from Egypt, to bring us to this wretched place? It is not a place of grain or of figs or of vines or of pomegranates, and there is no water to drink.”
Deserts » Described as » Waste and howling
“He found him in a desert land,
In the howling wasteland of a wilderness;
He kept circling him, He took care of him,
He protected him as the
Deserts » Described as » Great and terrible
“Then we set out from Horeb (Sinai), and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw on the way to the hill country of the Amorites, just as the Lord our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh-barnea.
Deserts » Described as » Uninhabited and lonesome
“They did not say, ‘Where is the Lord
Who brought us up from the land of Egypt,
Who led us through the wilderness,
Through a land of deserts and of pits,
Through a land of drought and of the deep darkness [of the shadow of death],
Through a land that no man passed through
And where no man lived?’
Deserts » Described as » Trackless
“Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing,
Now it will spring forth;
Will you not be aware of it?
I will even put a road in the wilderness,
Rivers in the desert.
Deserts » Described as » Desolate
And I will stretch out My hand against them and make the land a more desolate waste than the wilderness toward Diblah [the Moabite city], throughout all the places where they live; and they will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord.”’”
Dogs » Described as » Carnivorous
The dogs will eat [the carcass of] anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city, and the birds of the sky will eat [the carcass of] anyone who dies in the field, for the Lord has spoken it.”’
They went to bury her, but they found nothing left of her except the skull, feet, and palms of her hands. They came again and told Jehu. He said, This is the word of the Lord which He spoke by His servant Elijah the Tishbite, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel.
Dogs » Described as » Fond of blood
They washed the chariot by the pool [on the outskirts] of Samaria, where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up his blood, in accordance with the word of the Lord which He had spoken.
You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Have you murdered and also taken possession [of the victim’s property]?”’ And you shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “In the place where dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick up your blood as well.”’”
Dogs » Described as » Unclean
The thing spoken of in the true proverb has happened to them, “The dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “A sow is washed only to wallow [again] in the mire.”
Dogs » Described as » Impatient of injury
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten]
Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business.
Dogs » Described as » Dangerous and destructive
For [a pack of] dogs have surrounded me;
A gang of evildoers has encircled me,
They pierced my hands and my feet.
the Dragon » Described as » Poisonous
the Dragon » Described as » Powerful
And his tail swept [across the sky] and dragged away a third of the stars of heaven and flung them to the earth. And the dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth he might devour her child.
the Dragon » Described as » Of solitary habits
“I am a brother to [howling] jackals,
And a companion to ostriches [which scream dismally].
Eagles » Described as » Soaring to heaven
When you set your eyes on wealth, it is [suddenly] gone.
For wealth certainly makes itself wings
Like an eagle that flies to the heavens.
Eagles » Described as » Swift
“Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely and friends in their lives,
And in their death they were not separated;
They were swifter than eagles,
They were stronger than lions.
Eagles » Described as » Long-sighted
the Earth » Described as » Trembling before God
But the Lord is the true God and the God who is Truth;
He is the living God and the everlasting King.
The earth quakes and shudders at His wrath,
And the nations are not able to endure His indignation.
The earth trembled;
The heavens also poured down rain at the presence of God;
Sinai itself trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
the Earth » Described as » Full of God's glory
And one called out to another, saying,
“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is filled with His glory.”
The whole earth is filled with His glory.”
but indeed as I live, all the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord.
the Earth » Described as » God's footstool
This is what the Lord says,
“Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool.
Where, then, is a house that you could build for Me?
And where will My resting place be?
Where, then, is a house that you could build for Me?
And where will My resting place be?
the Earth » Described as » Shining with God's glory
And behold, the glory and brilliance of the God of Israel was coming from the way of the east; and His voice was like the sound of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.
the Earth » Described as » Full of God's riches
O Lord, how many and varied are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all;
The earth is full of Your riches and Your creatures.
the Earth » Described as » Full of God's mercy
The earth, O Lord, is full of Your lovingkindness and goodness;
Teach me Your statutes.
the Earth » Described as » Full of God's goodness
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.
the Earth » Described as » Melting at God's voice
The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved;
He raised His voice, the earth melted.
the Earth » Described as » Burning at God presence
The mountains quake before Him
And the hills melt away;
Indeed the earth is shaken by His presence—
Yes, the world and all that dwell in it.
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of spirits, and live [by learning from His discipline]?
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.
And He will be the security and stability of your times,
A treasure of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is your treasure.
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
“But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom;
A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord;
His praise endures forever.
Godly Fear » Described as » A fountain of life
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Godly Fear » Described as » Sanctifying
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true, they are righteous altogether.
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of judgments
They [the stricken, deprived of all in which they had trusted] will go into the caves of the rocks
And into the holes of the ground [fleeing]
From the terror and dread of the Lord
And from the splendor of His majesty,
When He arises to terrify the earth.
And they called to the mountains and the rocks, Fall on (before) us and hide us from the face of Him Who sits on the throne and from the deep-seated indignation and wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of His wrath (vengeance, retribution, indignation) has come, and who is able to stand before it?
unholy Fear » Described as » Overwhelming
“Distress and anxiety terrify him,
They overpower him like a king ready for battle.
“A [dreadful] sound of terrors is in his ears;
While at peace and in a time of prosperity the destroyer comes upon him [the tent of the robber is not at peace].
Terror and dread fall on them;
Because of the greatness of Your arm they are as still as a stone;
Until Your people pass by and [into Canaan], O Lord,
Until the people pass by whom You have purchased.
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of man
Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; for I have transgressed the command of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of future punishment
but a kind of awful and terrifying expectation of [divine] judgment and the fury of a fire and burning wrath which will consume the adversaries [those who put themselves in opposition to God].
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of idols
The covenant that I have made with you, you shall not forget; you shall not fear other gods.
unholy Fear » Described as » Consuming
How they are destroyed in a moment!
They are completely swept away by sudden terrors!
Flowers » Described as » Evanescent
The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever.
Flowers » Described as » Appear in spring
‘The flowers appear on the earth once again;
The time for singing has come,
And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.
Flowers » Described as » Sweet
“His cheeks are like a bed of balsam,
Banks of sweet, fragrant herbs.
His lips are lilies
Dripping sweet-scented myrrh.
Flowers » Described as » Beautiful
Foundation » Described as » Joined together by corner stones
For this is contained in Scripture:“Behold, I am laying in Zion a chosen stone, a precious (honored) Cornerstone,
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”
And he who believes in Him [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] will never be disappointed [in his expectations].”
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you have come to us at Jerusalem. They are rebuilding this rebellious and evil city and are finishing its walls and repairing the foundations.
Foundation » Described as » Of stone
The king gave orders, and they quarried great stones, valuable stones, to lay the foundation of the house (temple) with cut stones.
Foundation » Described as » Deep laid
Foundation » Described as » Strongly laid
In the first year of King Cyrus, Cyrus the king issued a decree: ‘Concerning the house of God in Jerusalem, let the temple (house), the place where sacrifices are offered, be rebuilt and let its foundations be strongly laid, its height and its width each 60 cubits,
Foxes » Described as » Active
Now Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him, and he said, “Even what they are building—if a fox should get up on it, he would break down their stone wall.”
Foxes » Described as » Carnivorous
They will be given over to the power of the sword;
They will be a prey for foxes.
Foxes » Described as » Crafty
And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox [that sly, cowardly man], ‘Listen carefully: I cast out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.’
God, Glory of » Described as » Highly exalted
How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!
You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.
The Lord is high above all nations,
And His glory above the heavens.
God, Glory of » Described as » Rich
May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality],
God, Glory of » Described as » Eternal
May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
May the Lord rejoice and be glad in His works—
God, Glory of » Described as » Great
Yes, they will sing of the ways of the Lord [joyfully celebrating His wonderful acts],
For great is the glory and majesty of the Lord.
Gold » Described as » Malleable
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold; 600 shekels of gold went into each shield. And he made 300 shields of beaten gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. The king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
Then Bezalel and Oholiab hammered the gold [into thin sheets] and cut it into threads to work into the blue, purple, and scarlet fabric, and into the fine linen, the work of a skilled craftsman.
Gold » Described as » Precious
also 20 bowls of gold worth 1,000 darics, and two utensils of fine shiny bronze, precious as gold.
I will make mortal man more rare than fine gold,
And mankind [scarcer] than the pure gold of Ophir.
Gold » Described as » Fusible
So all the people took the gold rings from their ears and brought them to Aaron. And he received the gold at their hand and fashioned it with a graving tool and made it a molten calf; and they said, These are your gods, O Israel, which brought you up out of the land of Egypt!
Gold » Described as » Valuable
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it. It cannot be valued in [terms of] the gold of Ophir, in the precious onyx or beryl, or the sapphire.
Gold » Described as » Yellow
When you lie down [to rest] among the
You [Israel] are like the wings of a dove [of victory] overlaid with silver,
Its feathers glistening with gold [trophies taken from the enemy].
Grace » Described as » All-abundant
But the free gift [of God] is not like the trespass [because the gift of grace overwhelms the fall of man]. For if many died by one man’s trespass [Adam’s sin], much more [abundantly] did God’s grace and the gift [that comes] by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to [benefit] the many.
For if by the trespass of the one (Adam), death reigned through the one (Adam), much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in [eternal] life through the One, Jesus Christ.
But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God’s remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more,
Grace » Described as » Rich
[and He did this] so that in the ages to come He might [clearly] show the immeasurable and unsurpassed riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus [by providing for our redemption].
In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace
Verse Concepts
Grace » Described as » All-sufficient
but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.
Verse Concepts
ComfortingAfflictions, In Christian Livingevil, victory overBeing A Perfect ChristianBeing AfraidPower Through GodGrace, And Christian LifePainPower, HumanSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSuffering, Encouragements InPerfectionStrength, God Is OurAfflictions, Consolation DuringGrace, Description OfProtection, From GodPromises To The Afflicted
Grace » Described as » Exceeding
and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
Grace » Described as » Glorious
to the praise of His glorious grace and favor, which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved [His Son, Jesus Christ].
Grace » Described as » Manifold
Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
Grace » Described as » Sovereign
so that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness which brings eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Grace » Described as » Great
And with great ability and power the apostles were continuously testifying to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace [God’s remarkable lovingkindness and favor and goodwill] rested richly upon them all.
the Heathen » Described as » Filthy
The Passover was eaten by the sons (descendants) of Israel (Jacob) who returned from exile and by all those who had separated themselves from the [ceremonial] uncleanness of the nations of the land to join them, in order to seek the Lord God of Israel.
And they, [the ungodly in their spiritual apathy], having become callous and unfeeling, have given themselves over [as prey] to unbridled sensuality, eagerly craving the practice of every kind of impurity [that their desires may demand].
for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that such people practice in secret.
the Heathen » Described as » Idolatrous
and exchanged the glory and majesty and excellence of the immortal God for an image [worthless idols] in the shape of mortal man and birds and four-footed animals and reptiles.
because [by choice] they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
The work of men’s hands.
the Heathen » Described as » Ignorant
for their [moral] understanding is darkened and their reasoning is clouded; [they are] alienated and self-banished from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the [willful] ignorance and spiritual blindness that is [deep-seated] within them, because of the hardness and insensitivity of their heart.
Verse Concepts
Spiritual DeathDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFall Of Man, Consequences OfCommunicationGod, Revelation OfHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLonelinessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfStubbornness, Consequences OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfVeilsApathyCharacter Of WickedNations DescribedIgnorance Towards God, Leads ToInsensibilityEstrangement
For since the world through all its [earthly] wisdom failed to recognize God, God in His wisdom was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached [regarding salvation] to save those who believe [in Christ and welcome Him as Savior].
the Heathen » Described as » Persecuting
many times on journeys, [exposed to] danger from rivers, danger from bandits, danger from my own countrymen, danger from the Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger on the sea, danger among those posing as believers;
Why do the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme? The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ). They say,
the Heathen » Described as » Cruel
without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful [without pity].
Consider the covenant [You made with Abraham],
For the dark places of the land are full of the habitations of violence.
the Heathen » Described as » Worshippers of the devil
On the contrary, the things which the Gentiles (pagans) sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons [in effect], and not to God; and I do not want you to become partners with demons [by eating at feasts in pagan temples].
the Heathen » Described as » Strangers to the covenant of promise
remember that at that time you were separated from Christ [excluded from any relationship with Him], alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise [with no share in the sacred Messianic promise and without knowledge of God’s agreements], having no hope [in His promise] and [living] in the world without God.
the Heathen » Described as » Having no hope
remember that at that time you were separated from Christ [excluded from any relationship with Him], alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise [with no share in the sacred Messianic promise and without knowledge of God’s agreements], having no hope [in His promise] and [living] in the world without God.
the Heathen » Described as » Scoffing at saints
Why should the [Gentile] nations say, “Where is their God?”
Let there be known [without delay] among the nations in our sight [and to this generation],
Your vengeance for the blood of Your servants which has been poured out.
Hell » Described as » A furnace of fire
Hell » Described as » Fire and brimstone
he too will [have to] drink of the wine of the wrath of God, mixed undiluted into the cup of His anger; and he will be tormented with fire and brimstone (flaming sulfur) in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb (Christ).
Hell » Described as » A lake of fire
And if anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was hurled into the lake of fire.
Hell » Described as » Everlasting punishment
Hell » Described as » Everlasting fire
Hell » Described as » Unquenchable fire
His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clear out His threshing floor; and He will gather His wheat (believers) into His barn (kingdom), but He will burn up the chaff (the unrepentant) with unquenchable fire.”
Hell » Described as » Devouring fire
The sinners in Zion are terrified;
Trembling has seized the godless.
[They cry] “Who among us can live with the consuming fire?
Who among us can live with everlasting burning?”
Hell » Described as » Everlasting burnings
The sinners in Zion are terrified;
Trembling has seized the godless.
[They cry] “Who among us can live with the consuming fire?
Who among us can live with everlasting burning?”
Hope » Described as » Good
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
Hope » Described as » Gladdening
The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
Hope » Described as » Sure and steadfast
This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Hope » Described as » Lively
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Verse Concepts
God, Fatherhood OfGod, Greatness OfAbundant MercyAbundance, SpiritualAssurance, basis ofBeing Born AgainBirth, SpiritualHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfMind, Of GodNewnessPeter, Preacher And TeacherRegenerationBlessedSpiritualityEternal StateNew Birth, The Means OfGod's MercyRejoicingGod Showed Mercy
Relationship Of Father And SonThe Hope Of The GospelBless The Lord!New BirthMeaning Of The Risen LifeHope For The RighteousJesus Role In SalvationMercyThe ResurrectionBlessed By ChristJesus BirthDeath Of A FatherHope KjvConfidence And Self EsteemexpectationspeterrebirthefficiencyChrist As An Object Of Hope
Hope » Described as » Blessed
awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Horses » Described as » Swift
“Their horses are swifter than leopards
And keener than [hungry] wolves in the evening,
Their horsemen come galloping,
Their horsemen come from far away;
They fly like an eagle swooping down to devour.
And you said, “No! We will flee on horses!”
Therefore you will flee [from your enemies]!
And [you said], “We will ride on swift horses!”
Therefore those who pursue you shall be swift.
“Behold, the enemy comes up like clouds,
His chariots like the whirlwind;
His horses are swifter than eagles.
Woe (judgment is coming) to us, for we are ruined!”
Horses » Described as » Strong
A horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.
He does not delight in the strength (military power) of the horse,
Nor does He take pleasure in the legs (strength) of a man.
Horses » Described as » Warlike in disposition
“He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength;
He goes out to meet the weapons [of armed men].
“I have listened and heard,
But they have spoken what is not right;
No man repented of his wickedness,
Saying, ‘What have I done?’
Everyone turns to his [individual] course,
As the horse rushes like a torrent into battle.
Horses » Described as » Fierce and impetuous
“He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength;
He goes out to meet the weapons [of armed men].
“With fierceness and rage he races to devour the ground,
And he does not stand still at the sound of the [war] trumpet.
Horses » Described as » Fearless
“Have you [Job] made him leap like a locust?
The majesty of his snorting [nostrils] is terrible.
“He laughs at fear and is not dismayed;
And [in battle] he does not turn back from the sword.
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Hypocrites » Described as » Censorious
Why do you stare from without at the very small particle that is in your brother's eye but do not become aware of and consider the beam of timber that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, Let me get the tiny particle out of your eye, when there is the beam of timber in your own eye? You hypocrite, first get the beam of timber out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the tiny particle out of your brother's eye.
But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the crowd, There are six days on which work ought to be done; so come on those days and be cured, and not on the Sabbath day. But the Lord replied to him, saying, You playactors (hypocrites)! Does not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or his donkey from the stall and lead it out to water it?
Hypocrites » Described as » Using but lip-worship
Then the Lord said,
“Because this nation approaches [Me only] with their words
And honors Me [only] with their lip service,
But they remove their hearts far from Me,
And their reverence for Me is a tradition that is learned by rote [without any regard for its meaning],
And honors Me [only] with their lip service,
But they remove their hearts far from Me,
And their reverence for Me is a tradition that is learned by rote [without any regard for its meaning],
Hypocrites » Described as » Covetous
And in their greed they will exploit you with false arguments and twisted doctrine. Their sentence [of condemnation which God has decreed] from a time long ago is not idle [but is still in force], and their destruction and deepening misery is not asleep [but is on its way].
They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not practice them; for with their mouth they express loving devotion, but their heart goes after their (unlawful) gain.
Hypocrites » Described as » Trusting in privileges
and do not presume to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [so our inheritance assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham.
Do not trust in the deceptive and lying words [of the false prophets who claim that Jerusalem will be protected by God because of the temple], saying, ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I
These [people] are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
Hypocrites » Described as » Glorying in appearance only
We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart.
Hypocrites » Described as » Exact in minor, but neglecting important duties
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you give a tenth of your mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected and omitted the weightier (more important) matters of the Law -- "right and justice and mercy and fidelity. These you ought [particularly] to have done, without neglecting the others. You blind guides, filtering out a gnat and gulping down a camel!
Hypocrites » Described as » Professing but not practising
And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as My people, and they hear the words you say, but they will not do them; for with their mouths they show much love, but their hearts go after and are set on their [idolatrous greed for] gain. Behold, you are to them as a very lovely [love] song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument, for they hear your words but do not do them.
Hypocrites » Described as » Regarding tradition more than the word of God
Then from Jerusalem came scribes and Pharisees and said, Why do Your disciples transgress and violate the rules handed down by the elders of the past? For they do not practice [ceremonially] washing their hands before they eat. He replied to them, And why also do you transgress and violate the commandment of God for the sake of the rules handed down to you by your forefathers (the elders)?
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
And they take pleasure in and [thus] love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues, And to be greeted with honor in the marketplaces and to have people call them rabbi.
Hypocrites » Described as » Having but a form of Godliness
holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.
Hypocrites » Described as » Zealous in making proselytes
Hypocrites » Described as » Devouring widows' houses
Hypocrites » Described as » Apparently zealous in the things of God
“Yet they seek Me day by day and delight [superficially] to know My ways,
As [if they were in reality] a nation that has done righteousness
And has not abandoned (turned away from) the ordinance of their God.
They ask of Me righteous judgments,
They delight in the nearness of God.
Hypocrites » Described as » Vile
For the fool speaks nonsense,
And his heart (mind) plans wickedness:
To practice ungodliness and to speak error concerning the Lord,
To keep the craving of the hungry unsatisfied
And to deprive the thirsty of drink.
Hypocrites » Described as » Seeking only outward purity
But the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and plate [as required by tradition]; but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.
Idolatry » Described as » Vain and foolish
No one remembers, nor has knowledge and understanding [enough] to say [to himself], “I have burned half of this log in the fire, and also baked bread on its coals and have roasted meat and eaten it. Then I make the rest of it into an repulsive thing [to God]; I bow down [to worship] before a block of wood!”
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; They have ears, but they hear not; noses have they, but they smell not; read more.
They have hands, but they handle not; feet have they, but they walk not; neither can they make a sound with their throats. They who make idols are like them; so are all who trust in and lean on them.
They have hands, but they handle not; feet have they, but they walk not; neither can they make a sound with their throats. They who make idols are like them; so are all who trust in and lean on them.
For the customs and decrees of the peoples are [mere] delusion [exercises in futility];
It is only wood which one cuts from the forest [to make a god],
The work of the hands of the craftsman with the axe or cutting tool.
Idolatry » Described as » Hateful to God
Yet I sent to you all My servants the prophets, again and again, saying, “Oh, do not do this shamefully vile thing which I hate.”
Idolatry » Described as » Defiling
Then I said to them, ‘Let every man throw away the detestable things on which he feasts his eyes, and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt; I am the Lord your God.’
So I poured out My wrath on them for the blood which they had shed on the land and because they had defiled it with their idols.
Idolatry » Described as » Irrational
So then, being God’s children, we should not think that the Divine Nature (deity) is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination or skill of man.
Because when they knew and recognized Him as God, they did not honor and glorify Him as God or give Him thanks. But instead they became futile and godless in their thinking [with vain imaginings, foolish reasoning, and stupid speculations] and their senseless minds were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools [professing to be smart, they made simpletons of themselves]. And by them the glory and majesty and excellence of the immortal God were exchanged for and represented by images, resembling mortal man and birds and beasts and reptiles.
Idolatry » Described as » Unprofitable
Go, cry out to the gods you have chosen; let them rescue you in your time of distress.”
“They lift it on their shoulders [in religious processions or into battle] and carry it;
They set it in its place and there it remains standing.
It cannot move from its place.
Even if one cries to it [for help], the idol cannot answer;
It cannot save him from his distress.
Idolatry » Described as » An abomination to God
You shall burn the carved and sculpted images of their gods in the fire. You shall not covet the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it for yourselves, so that you will not be ensnared by it [in a deadly trap], for it is an abomination (repulsive) to the Lord your God.
Idolatry » Described as » Bloody
For when they had killed their children [as offerings] to their idols, then they came the same day to My sanctuary to profane it [by daring to offer a sacrifice there also]. And behold, this they did within My house.
Idolatry » Described as » Abominable
For the time already past is [more than] enough for doing what the [unsaved] Gentiles like to do—living [unrestrained as you have done] in a course of [shameless] sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries.
Iron » Described as » Strong and durable
Then a fourth kingdom (Rome) will be strong as iron, for iron breaks to pieces and shatters all things; and like iron which crushes things in pieces, it will break and crush all these [others].
Iron » Described as » Fusible
As they gather silver and bronze and iron and lead and tin into the furnace to blow fire on it in order to melt it, so I will gather you in My anger and in My wrath, and I will put you there and melt you.
Iron » Described as » Malleable
And He will judge between the nations,
And will mediate [disputes] for many peoples;
And they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not lift up the sword against nation,
And never again will they learn war.
Jerusalem » Described as » Joy of the whole earth
Fair and beautiful in elevation, the joy of all the earth,
Is Mount Zion [the City of David] in the far north,
The city of the great King.
All who pass along the way
Clap their hands in derision at you;
They scoff and shake their heads
At the Daughter of Jerusalem, saying,
“Is this the city that was called
‘The perfection of beauty,
The joy of all the earth’?”
Jerusalem » Described as » Comely
(The Bridegroom)
“You are as beautiful asTirzah, my darling,
As lovely as Jerusalem,
As majestic as an army with banners!
“You are as beautiful as
As lovely as Jerusalem,
As majestic as an army with banners!
Jerusalem » Described as » The perfection of beauty
All who pass along the way
Clap their hands in derision at you;
They scoff and shake their heads
At the Daughter of Jerusalem, saying,
“Is this the city that was called
‘The perfection of beauty,
The joy of all the earth’?”
Jerusalem » Described as » Wealth, &c in the time of solomon
Solomon collected chariots and horsemen; he had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, which he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as plentiful as the sycamore trees in the lowlands.
Jerusalem » Described as » Princess among the provinces
That was [once] full of people!
How like a widow she has become.
She who was great among the nations!
The princess among the provinces,
Has become a forced laborer!
Jerusalem » Described as » Populous
That was [once] full of people!
How like a widow she has become.
She who was great among the nations!
The princess among the provinces,
Has become a forced laborer!
Jerusalem » Described as » Great
“Many nations will pass by this city; and each man will say to another, ‘Why has the Lord done this to this great city?’
Jerusalem » Described as » Full of business and tumult
All your leaders have fled together [with your king],
And have been captured without the bow [which they had thrown away];
All of you who were found were taken captive together,
Though they had fled far away.
Jerusalem » Described as » Compact
Jerusalem » Described as » Beautiful for situation
Fair and beautiful in elevation, the joy of all the earth,
Is Mount Zion [the City of David] in the far north,
The city of the great King.
Jews, the » Described as » A holy people
“You shall not eat anything that dies on its own. You may give it to the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) who is in your [city] gates, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner [since they are not under God’s law], but you are a people holy (set apart) to the Lord your God. You shall not boil a young goat or a lamb in its mother’s milk.
For you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be a people for His own possession [that is, His very special treasure].
Jews, the » Described as » A peculiar treasure
Now therefore, if you will in fact obey My voice and keep My covenant (agreement), then you shall be My own special possession and treasure from among all peoples [of the world], for all the earth is Mine;
For the Lord has chosen [the descendants of] Jacob for Himself,
Israel for His own special treasure and possession.
Jews, the » Described as » A peculiar people
for you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; and the Lord has chosen you out of all the peoples who are on the earth to be a people for His own possession.
Jews, the » Described as » The lord's portion
“For the Lord’s portion and chosen share is His people;
Jacob (Israel) is the allotment of His inheritance.
Jews, the » Described as » A special people
For you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be a people for His own possession [that is, His very special treasure].
Jews, the » Described as » A kingdom of priests
and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation [set apart for My purpose].’ These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.”
Jews, the » Described as » A holy nation
and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation [set apart for My purpose].’ These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.”
Lambs » Described as » Playful
Lambs » Described as » Patient
He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He did not open His mouth [to complain or defend Himself];
Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
And like a sheep that is silent before her shearers,
So He did not open His mouth.
Lamps » Described as » Burning
When the sun had gone down and a [deep] darkness had come, there appeared a smoking brazier and a flaming torch which passed between the [divided] pieces [of the animals].
Lamps » Described as » Shining
The law of God » Described as » Perfect
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Verse Concepts
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Verse Concepts
God, Goodness OfBad ThoughtsConversion, nature ofFindingMetamorphosisBad LanguageBad InfluenceConformityAlcoholProblem SolvingBecoming More Like ChristCommitment, to the worldevil, victory overDiscernment, Nature OfDiscernment, Source OfAttitudes, Of Christians To The WorldSpiritual RenewalGod, Perfection OfGod, Purpose OfHealthInfluenceIntelligenceLove, Abuse OfTransformationMaturity, SpiritualPerfection, DivineReformationRenewal, Of People Of GodSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSin, Avoidance OfSociety, Positive Aspects OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InTestingWorldlinessCarnalityWorldliness, AvoidLaw Described As
Thoughts Of The RighteousCosmeticsControlling Your ThoughtsPeer PressurePriorities In LifeThinkingChanged HeartSubmission To God's WillThoughtfulnessUnworldlinessPeople TransformedKnowing God's WillRenewedPatternsA New MindMind BattlesSocial dutiesNew Age BeliefsThe MindWorld Opposed To GodThoughtsReading The BibleRenewalAgeGod's Plan For UsChanging YourselfScripturePerspectiveSelf Imagediscriminationexploringculturebehaviorexperienceprocesswillfollowing
The law of God » Described as » Truth
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your law is truth.
The law of God » Described as » Exceeding broad
I have seen that all [human] perfection has its limits [no matter how grand and perfect and noble];
Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity].
The law of God » Described as » Holy, just, and good
So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
The law of God » Described as » Spiritual
We know that the Law is spiritual, but I am a creature of the flesh [worldly, self-reliant—carnal and unspiritual], sold into slavery to sin [and serving under its control].
The law of God » Described as » Not grievous
For the [true] love of God is this: that we habitually keep His commandments and remain focused on His precepts. And His commandments and His precepts are not difficult [to obey].
The law of God » Described as » Pure
The precepts of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Leopard » Described as » Spotted
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin
Or the leopard his spots?
Then you also can do good
Who are accustomed to evil and even trained to do it.
Leopard » Described as » Fierce and cruel
Therefore a lion from the forest will kill them,
A wolf of the deserts will destroy them,
A leopard is watching their cities.
Everyone who goes out of them shall be torn in pieces,
Because their transgressions are many,
Their desertions of faith are countless.
Leopard » Described as » Swift
“Their horses are swifter than leopards
And keener than [hungry] wolves in the evening,
Their horsemen come galloping,
Their horsemen come from far away;
They fly like an eagle swooping down to devour.
natural Life » Described as » Short
Is short-lived and full of turmoil.
Remember how fleeting my lifetime is;
For what vanity, [for what emptiness, for what futility, for what wisp of smoke] You have created all the sons of men!
natural Life » Described as » Limited
“Since his days are determined,
The number of his months is with You [in Your control],
And You have made his limits so he cannot pass [his allotted time].
And are not his days like the days of a hired man?
natural Life » Described as » Vain
For who [limited by human wisdom] knows what is good for man during his lifetime, during the few days of his futile life? He spends them like a shadow [staying busy, but achieving nothing of lasting value]. For who can tell a man what will happen after him [to his work, his treasure, his plans] under the sun [after his life is over]?
natural Life » Described as » Uncertain
Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city and spend a year there and carry on our business and make money. Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen tomorrow. What is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air]. You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing].
natural Life » Described as » Full of trouble
Is short-lived and full of turmoil.
Spiritual life » Described as » A life unto God
Even so, consider yourselves to be dead to sin [and your relationship to it broken], but alive to God [in unbroken fellowship with Him] in Christ Jesus.
For through the Law I died to the Law and its demands on me [because salvation is provided through the death and resurrection of Christ], so that I might [from now on] live to God.
Spiritual life » Described as » Living in the spirit
If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].
Spiritual life » Described as » Newness of life
We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways].
Light » Described as » Shining
Is like the morning light when the sun rises,
A morning without clouds,
When the fresh grass springs out of the earth
Through sunshine after rain.’
“His sneezes flash forth light,
And his eyes are like the [reddish] eyelids of the dawn.
Light » Described as » Diffusive
“Is there any number to His [vast celestial] armies?
And upon whom does His light not rise?
“Behold, He spreads His lightning around Him [against the dark clouds],
And He covers the depths of the sea.
Light » Described as » Useful and precious
Then I saw that [even secular] wisdom [that brings sorrow] is better than [the pleasures of] folly and self-indulgence as light excels darkness.
Light » Described as » Agreeable
The light is sweet and pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.
Light » Described as » Manifesting objects
For every wrongdoer hates (loathes, detests) the Light, and will not come out into the Light but shrinks from it, lest his works (his deeds, his activities, his conduct) be exposed and reproved. But he who practices truth [who does what is right] comes out into the Light; so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are -- "wrought with God [divinely prompted, done with God's help, in dependence upon Him].
Light » Described as » White and pure
And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
Light » Described as » Bright
“Now people cannot look at the light when it is bright in the skies [without being blinded],
When the wind has passed and cleared them.
Lions » Described as » Superior in strength
So the men of the city said to Samson on the seventh day before sundown,
“What is sweeter than honey?
What is stronger than a lion?”
And he said to them,
“If you had not plowed with my heifer,
You would not have solved my riddle.”
What is stronger than a lion?”
And he said to them,
You would not have solved my riddle.”
The lion, which is mighty among beasts
And does not turn back before any;
Lions » Described as » Fearless even of man
For so the Lord says to me,
“As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey,
And though a large group of shepherds is called out against him
He will not be terrified at their voice nor cringe at their noise,
So the Lord of hosts will come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.”
And though a large group of shepherds is called out against him
He will not be terrified at their voice nor cringe at their noise,
So the Lord of hosts will come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.”
Where is the den of the lions (Assyria)
And the feeding place of the young lions,
Where the lion, lioness, and lion’s cub prowled
With nothing to fear?
Lions » Described as » Fierce
‘Should I lift my head up, You would hunt me like a lion;
And again You would show Your marvelous power against me.
“The proud beasts [and their young] have not walked on it,
Nor has the fierce lion passed over it.
Lions » Described as » Majestic in movement
There are three things which are stately in step, yes, four which are stately in their stride: The lion, which is mightiest among beasts and turns not back before any;
Lions » Described as » Active
Lions » Described as » Courageous
And even the one who is brave, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will completely lose heart and melt away; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and that those who are with him are brave men.
Lions » Described as » Voracious
He is like a lion eager to tear [his prey],
And like a young lion lurking in hiding places.
Locusts » Described as » Wise
Locusts » Described as » Like to horses prepared for battle
The locusts resembled horses prepared and equipped for battle; and on their heads appeared to be [something like] golden crowns, and their faces resembled human faces.
Locusts » Described as » Voracious
For they covered the [visible] surface of the land, so that the ground was darkened; and they ate every plant of the land and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left. There remained not a green thing on the trees or the plants of the field throughout all the land of Egypt.
Locusts » Described as » Rapid in movement
Your spoil [of Israel’s foe] is gathered [by the people of Jerusalem] as the caterpillar gathers;
As locusts swarming so people swarm on it.
God, Love Of » Described as » Sovereign
But because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed (bought) you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Yet the Lord had a delight in loving your fathers and set His affection on them, and He chose their descendants after them, you above all peoples, as it is this day.
God, Love Of » Described as » Unfailing
[And the Lord answered] Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, they may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands; [O Zion] your walls are continually before Me.
God, Love Of » Described as » Abiding
“The Lord your God is in your midst,
A Warrior who saves.
He will rejoice over you with joy;
He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins],
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
God, Love Of » Described as » Everlasting
The Lord appeared to me (
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
God, Love Of » Described as » Great
But God, being [so very] rich in mercy, because of His great and wonderful love with which He loved us,
God, Love Of » Described as » Unalienable
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God, Love Of » Described as » Constraining
I led them gently with cords of a man, with bonds of love [guiding them],
And I was to them as one who lifts up and eases the yoke [of the law] over their jaws;
And I bent down to them and fed them.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Marvellous
Wondrously show Your [marvelous and amazing] lovingkindness,
O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand
From those who rise up against them.
Blessed be the Lord,
For He has shown His marvelous favor and lovingkindness to me [when I was assailed] in a besieged city.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Great
“They refused to listen and obey,
And did not remember Your wondrous acts which You had performed among them;
So they stiffened their necks and [in their rebellion] appointed a leader in order to return them to slavery in Egypt.
But You are a God of forgiveness,
Gracious and merciful and compassionate,
And You did not abandon them.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Multitudinous
I will tell of the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
According to all that the Lord has done for us,
And His great goodness toward the house of Israel,
Which He has shown them according to His compassion
And according to the abundance of His lovingkindnesses.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Everlasting
“In an outburst of wrath
I hid My face from you for a moment,
But with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,”
Says the Lord your Redeemer.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Merciful
For His lovingkindness prevails over us [and we triumph and overcome through Him],
And the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Good
Answer me, O Lord, for Your lovingkindness is sweet and good and comforting;
According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Better than life
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Excellent
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
The children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
Manna » Described as » Like coriander seed
The house of Israel called the bread manna; it was like coriander seed, white, and it tasted like flat pastry (wafers) made with honey.
Manna » Described as » Like in taste to wafers made with honey
The house of Israel called the bread manna; it was like coriander seed, white, and it tasted like flat pastry (wafers) made with honey.
Manna » Described as » Like in color to bdellium
Manna » Described as » Like in taste to oil
The people went about and gathered it, and ground it in mills or beat it in mortars, and boiled it in pots, and made cakes with it; and it tasted like cakes baked with fresh [olive] oil.
Manna » Described as » Like hoar frost
When the layer of dew evaporated, on the surface of the wilderness there was a fine, flake-like thing, as fine as frost on the ground.
Manna » Described as » White
The house of Israel called the bread manna; it was like coriander seed, white, and it tasted like flat pastry (wafers) made with honey.
God's Mercy » Described as » Everlasting
“My lovingkindness I will keep for him forevermore,
And My covenant will be confirmed to him.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever!
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever!
God's Mercy » Described as » Tender
Because of the tender mercy of our God,
With which the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us,
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy;
Remember, O Lord, Your [tender] compassion and Your lovingkindnesses,
For they have been from of old.
God's Mercy » Described as » Manifold
For if He causes grief,
Then He will have compassion
According to His abundant lovingkindness and tender mercy.
“Therefore You handed them over to their enemies who oppressed them.
But when they cried out to You in the time of their suffering and distress,
You heard them from heaven, and according to Your great compassion You gave them
Who rescued them from the hand of their enemies.
God's Mercy » Described as » Great
‘The Lord is slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving wickedness and transgression; but He will by no means clear the guilty, visiting (avenging) the wickedness and guilt of the fathers on the children, to the third and fourth generations [that is, calling the children to account for the sins of their fathers].’
“For a brief moment I abandoned you,
But with great compassion and mercy I will gather you [to Myself again].
God's Mercy » Described as » High as heaven
Your lovingkindness and graciousness, O Lord, extend to the skies,
Your faithfulness [reaches] to the clouds.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
God's Mercy » Described as » Sure
You shall give truth to Jacob
And lovingkindness and mercy to Abraham,
As You have sworn to our forefathers
From the days of old.
“Incline your ear [to listen] and come to Me;
Hear, so that your soul may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies [promised and] shown to David.
God's Mercy » Described as » Plenteous
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.
For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our sins, sending them away, completely letting them go forever and ever];
And abundant in lovingkindness and overflowing in mercy to all those who call upon You.
God's Mercy » Described as » New » Every morning
They are new every morning;
Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.
God's Mercy » Described as » Rich
But God, being [so very] rich in mercy, because of His great and wonderful love with which He loved us,
God's Mercy » Described as » Filling the earth
The earth, O Lord, is full of Your lovingkindness and goodness;
Teach me Your statutes.
God's Mercy » Described as » Over all his works
The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
God's Mercy » Described as » Abundant
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Verse Concepts
God, Fatherhood OfGod, Greatness OfAbundant MercyAbundance, SpiritualAssurance, basis ofBeing Born AgainBirth, SpiritualHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfMind, Of GodNewnessPeter, Preacher And TeacherRegenerationBlessedSpiritualityEternal StateNew Birth, The Means OfGod's MercyRejoicingGod Showed Mercy
Relationship Of Father And SonThe Hope Of The GospelBless The Lord!New BirthMeaning Of The Risen LifeHope For The RighteousJesus Role In SalvationMercyThe ResurrectionBlessed By ChristJesus BirthDeath Of A FatherHope KjvConfidence And Self EsteemexpectationspeterrebirthefficiencyChrist As An Object Of Hope
Ministers » Described as » Ambassadors for Christ
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Ministers » Described as » The servants of Christ's people
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
Ministers » Described as » Stewards of the mysteries of God
So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
Ministers » Described as » Ministers of Christ
So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
Ministers » Described as » Defenders of the faith
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
Miracles » Described as » Signs and wonders
The signs that indicate a genuine apostle were performed among you fully and most patiently—signs and wonders and miracles.
Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you [people] see [miraculous] signs and wonders, you [simply] will not believe.”
You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm and with great terror;
Miracles » Described as » Marvellous works
Therefore, listen carefully, I will again do marvelous and amazing things with this people, wonderful and astonishing things;
And the wisdom of their wise men will perish,
And the understanding of their discerning men will be hidden.”
Remember [with awe and gratitude] the wonderful things which He has done,
His amazing deeds and the judgments uttered by His mouth [on His enemies, as in Egypt],
Miracles » Described as » Marvellous things
He did marvelous things in the sight of their fathers
In the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan [where Pharaoh resided].
Moabites » Described as » Superstitious
and send word to the king of Edom, to the king of Moab, to the king of the sons of Ammon, to the king of Tyre, and to the king of Sidon by the messengers who come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah.
And as for you, do not listen to your [counterfeit] prophets, your diviners, your dreams and dreamers, your soothsayers or your sorcerers, who say to you, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’
Moabites » Described as » Proud and arrogant
We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride—
Even of his arrogance, his conceit, his rage,
His untruthful boasting.
“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one—
His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.
Moabites » Described as » Prosperous and at ease
“Moab has been at ease from his youth;
He has also been undisturbed, and settled like wine on his dregs,
And he has not been emptied from one vessel to another,
Nor has he gone into exile.
Therefore his flavor remains in him,
And his scent has not changed.
Moabites » Described as » Mighty men of war
Moabites » Described as » Rich and confident
“For because you have trusted in your works [your hand-made idols] and in your treasures [instead of in God],
Even you yourself will be captured;
And
Together with his priests and his princes.
Moabites » Described as » Idolatrous
Then Solomon built a high place for [worshiping] Chemosh the horror (detestable idol) of Moab, on the hill which is east of Jerusalem, and for Molech the horror (detestable idol) of the sons of Ammon.
Moon » Described as » Fair
‘Who is this that looks down like the dawn,
Fair and beautiful as the full moon,
Clear and pure as the sun,
As majestic as an army with banners?’
Moon » Described as » Bright
If I beheld the sun [as an object of worship] when it shone
Or the moon going in its splendor,
New Birth » Described as » A new creation
Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
Verse Concepts
Leaving The Past BehindComfortingConversion, nature ofAccepting ChristAbundant LifeNew ThingsMetamorphosisFaultsAwesome GodAmbassadorsBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBorn Again, Results OfBeing Born AgainThe New Man In ChristBlessings, SpiritualBeginningGod, The CreatorTransformationNewnessParticipation, In ChristPast, TheAbiding In ChristResurrection, SpiritualSalvation, Nature Of
Sin, Avoidance OfUnion With Christ, Nature OfUnion With Christ, Significance OfCharacter Of SaintsNew Birth, Described AsFruits Of RighteousnessPassing AwayChanged HeartThe New CreationEternal SecurityThings Passing AwayNew LifeOld NatureChangeMeaning Of The Risen LifeAttitudeParticipation In Christ NatureCreationReconciliationThe PastpastchristrebirthNewLife That Is Worth Living
For neither is circumcision anything [of any importance], nor uncircumcision, but [only] a new creation [which is the result of a new birth—a spiritual transformation—a new nature in Christ Jesus].
For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].
Verse Concepts
New Birth » Described as » Circumcision of the heart
In Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, but by the [spiritual] circumcision of Christ in the stripping off of the body of the flesh [the sinful carnal nature],
“And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the hearts of your descendants [that is, He will remove the desire to sin from your heart], so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, so that you may live [as a recipient of His blessing].
But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and [true] circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by [the fulfillment of] the letter [of the Law]. His praise is not from men, but from God.
New Birth » Described as » A spiritual resurrection
And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins,
even when we were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of our sins, He made us [spiritually] alive together with Christ (for by His grace—His undeserved favor and mercy—you have been saved from God’s judgment).
We were buried therefore with Him by the baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious [power] of the Father, so we too might [habitually] live and behave in newness of life. For if we have become one with Him by sharing a death like His, we shall also be [one with Him in sharing] His resurrection [by a new life lived for God]. We know that our old (unrenewed) self was nailed to the cross with Him in order that [our] body [which is the instrument] of sin might be made ineffective and inactive for evil, that we might no longer be the slaves of sin.
New Birth » Described as » The inward man
Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day.
For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature],
New Birth » Described as » A new spirit
And I will give them one heart [a new heart], and put a new spirit within them. I will take from them the heart of stone, and will give them a heart of flesh [that is responsive to My touch],
But now we have been released from the Law and its penalty, having died [through Christ] to that by which we were held captive, so that we serve [God] in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter [of the Law].
New Birth » Described as » Putting on the new man
and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation].
Verse Concepts
New Birth » Described as » A new heart
Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you, and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
New Birth » Described as » Partaking of the divine nature
For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
New Birth » Described as » Newness of life
We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways].
New Birth » Described as » The washing of regeneration
He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Verse Concepts
Accepting ChristBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBreath Of GodBorn Again, Produced ByBeing Born AgainBehaviourSpiritual RenewalBirth, SpiritualBaptism, significance ofHoliness, Believers' Growth InTransformationOnce Saved Always SavedRegenerationRenewal, Of People Of GodRevival, Nature OfSacramentsSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSpiritualityWashing
God, Grace OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfAbundance, SpiritualNew Birth, Described AsNew Birth, The Means OfGod's MercyThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,Cleansing The BodyThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritBeing Cleansed From SinRenewedGod Saves From TroubleGod Showed MercyWorks Of The LawRighteousnessRenewalrebirthgraciousness
Nineveh » Described as » Great
“Go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim [judgment] against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.”
“Go to Nineveh the great city and declare to it the message which I am going to tell you.”
Nineveh » Described as » Full of joy and carelessness
This is the joyous city
Which dwells carelessly [feeling so secure],
Who says in her heart,
“I am, and there is no one besides me.”
What a desolation she has become,
A lair for [wild] animals!
Everyone who passes by her will hiss [in scorn]
And wave his hand in contempt.
Nineveh » Described as » Idolatrous
The Lord has given a command concerning you [O king of Nineveh]:
“Your name will no longer be perpetuated.
I will cut off the carved idols and cast images
From the temple of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
For you are vile and unworthy.”
Nineveh » Described as » Commercial
You have increased your traders more than the [visible] stars of heaven—
The creeping locust strips and destroys and then flies away.
Nineveh » Described as » Populous
Should I not have compassion on Nineveh, the great city in which there are more than 120,000 [innocent] persons, who do not know the difference between their right and left hand [and are not yet accountable for sin], as well as many [blameless] animals?”
Nineveh » Described as » Strong
All your fortresses are [nothing but] fig trees with ripe figs—
When shaken they fall into the mouth of the eater.
Nineveh » Described as » Vile
The Lord has given a command concerning you [O king of Nineveh]:
“Your name will no longer be perpetuated.
I will cut off the carved idols and cast images
From the temple of your gods;
I will prepare your grave,
For you are vile and unworthy.”
Nineveh » Described as » Full of lies and robbery
Her prey never departs [alive].
Nineveh » Described as » Full of witchcraft
All because of the many acts of prostitution of [Nineveh] the prostitute,
The charming and well-favored one, the mistress of sorceries,
Who betrays nations by her acts of prostitution (idolatry)
And families by her sorceries.
Nineveh » Described as » Extensive
So Jonah went to Nineveh in accordance with the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three days’ walk [about sixty miles in circumference].
Nineveh » Described as » Wicked
“Go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim [judgment] against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.”
Nineveh » Described as » Rich
Plunder the silver!
Plunder the gold!
For there is no end to the treasure—
Wealth from every precious object.
Oak Trees » Described as » Thick spreading
Now Absalom met the servants of David. Absalom was riding on his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a massive tree, and his head was caught in [the thick branches of] the tree; and he was left hanging [in midair] between heaven and earth, while the mule that had been under him kept going.
Then you will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord, when their slain are among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the tops of the mountains, under every leafy tree and under every oak with thick branches, the places where they offered sweet incense and a soothing aroma to all their idols.
Oak Trees » Described as » Casting its leaves in winter
“And though a tenth [of the people] remain in the land,
It will again be subject to destruction [consumed and burned],
Like a massive terebinth tree or like an oak
Whose stump remains when it is chopped down.
The holy seed [the elect remnant] is its stump [the substance of Israel].”
Oak Trees » Described as » Strong
“Yet it was I [not the false gods] who destroyed the Amorite before them,
Though his height was like the height of the cedars,
And he was as strong as the oaks;
I even destroyed his fruit above and his root below.
Oil » Described as » Healing
From the sole of the foot even to the head
There is nothing healthy in the nation’s body,
Only bruises, welts, and raw wounds,
Not pressed out or bandaged,
Nor softened with oil [as a remedy].
Oil » Described as » Smooth
For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey [like a honeycomb]
And her speech is smoother than oil;
Oil » Described as » Penetrating
He clothed himself with cursing as with his garment,
And it seeped into his inner self like water
And like [anointing] oil into his bones.
Oil » Described as » Soft
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
Olive Trees » Described as » Bearing goodly fruit
The Lord [acknowledged you once as worthy and] called your name,
“A green olive tree, fair and beautiful in fruit and form”;
But with the roar of a great tempest
He has set fire to it,
And its branches are worthless.
Can a fig tree, my brothers, produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Nor can salt water produce fresh.
Olive Trees » Described as » Fair and beautiful
His shoots will sprout,
And his beauty will be like the olive tree
And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.
The Lord [acknowledged you once as worthy and] called your name,
“A green olive tree, fair and beautiful in fruit and form”;
But with the roar of a great tempest
He has set fire to it,
And its branches are worthless.
Olive Trees » Described as » Fat and unctuous
But if some of the branches were broken off, and you [Gentiles], being like a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them to share with them the rich root of the olive tree,
But the olive tree said to them, ‘Should I give up my fatness by which God and men are honored, and go to wave over the trees?’
Olive Trees » Described as » Green
The Lord [acknowledged you once as worthy and] called your name,
“A green olive tree, fair and beautiful in fruit and form”;
But with the roar of a great tempest
He has set fire to it,
And its branches are worthless.
Ostriches » Described as » Cruel to her young
“She treats her young cruelly, as if they were not hers;
Though her labor is in vain because she is unconcerned [for the safety of her brood],
Ostriches » Described as » Void of wisdom
Ostriches » Described as » Imprudent
Ostriches » Described as » Rapid in movement
“Yet when she lifts herself
[So swift is she that] she laughs at the horse and his rider.
Owls » Described as » Careful of its young
There the arrow snake will make her nest and lay her eggs,
And hatch them and gather her young under her protection;
Indeed, the birds of prey will be gathered there [to breed],
Every one with its own kind.
Owls » Described as » Solitary in disposition
I am like a [mournful]
I am like a [desolate] owl of the wasteland.
Owls » Described as » Mournful in voice
Because of this I [Micah] must lament (mourn over with expressions of grief) and wail,
I must go barefoot and naked [without outer garments as if robbed];
I must wail like the jackals
And lament [with a loud, mournful cry] like the ostriches.
Oxen » Described as » Beautiful
Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to tread out the grain,
But I will come over her fair neck with a heavy yoke [for hard field work].
I will harness Ephraim;
Judah will plow and Jacob will harrow and rake for himself.
“Egypt is a very pretty heifer,
But a horsefly (Babylonia) is coming [against her] out of the north!
Oxen » Described as » Strong
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,
But much revenue [because of good crops] comes by the strength of the ox.
Let our cattle bear
Without mishap and without loss,
And let there be no outcry in our streets!
Oxen » Described as » Not without sagacity
“The ox [instinctively] knows its owner,
And the donkey its master’s feeding trough,
But Israel does not know [Me as Lord],
My people do not understand.”
Palaces » Described as » Polished
Let our sons in their youth be like plants full grown,
And our daughters like corner pillars fashioned for a palace;
Palaces » Described as » Pleasant
And jackals in their luxurious palaces.
Babylon’s time has nearly come,
And her days will not be prolonged.
Palaces » Described as » High
And He built His sanctuary [exalted] like the heights [of the heavens],
Like the earth which He has established forever.
Palm trees » Described as » Tall
“Your stature is like that of a palm tree
And your breasts like its clusters [of dates].
Palm trees » Described as » Upright
“They are like scarecrows in a cucumber field;
They cannot speak;
They have to be carried,
Because they cannot walk!
Do not be afraid of them,
For they can do no harm or evil,
Nor can they do any good.”
Palm trees » Described as » Fruitful to a great age
[Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age;
They will flourish and be
Palm trees » Described as » Flourishing
The righteous will flourish like the date palm [long-lived, upright and useful];
They will grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic and stable].
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable
O Lord God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Lord?
Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being].
“Have you an arm like God,
And can you thunder with a voice like His?
‘O Lord God, You have only begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth that can do such works and mighty acts (miracles) as Yours?
Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, doing wonders? You stretched out Your right hand, the earth's [sea] swallowed them.
Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious
“Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power;
Your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.
Who caused His glorious arm and infinite power to go at the right hand of Moses,
Dividing the waters before them to make for Himself an everlasting name,
Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual
“Even from eternity I am He,
And there is no one who can rescue from My hand;
I act, and who can revoke or reverse it?”
Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power.
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible
He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end.
“Yet these are just the fringes of His ways [mere samples of His power],
The faintest whisper of His voice!
Who can contemplate the thunder of His [full] mighty power?”
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
“All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing.
But He does according to His will in the host of heaven
And among the inhabitants of the earth;
And no one can hold back His hand
Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’
‘See now that I, I am He,
And there is no god besides Me;
It is I who put to death and I who give life.
I have wounded and it is I who heal,
And there is no one who can deliver from [the power of] My hand.
Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting
“Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense.
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Glory, Revelation OfCreation Showing God's NatureExcusesCommunicationeternity, nature ofThe Witness Of CreationGod, InvisibleGod, Power OfGod, The CreatorGod, The EternalKnowing God, Nature OfKnowledge, Of GodResponsibility, To GodStrength, DivineUnderstandingThe Call Of GodPower Of God, DescribedGod's Glory In NatureAnimismInvisible Things
From The BeginningLike People By NatureFound GuiltyGod Showed His PowerNature Of GodCreation Causing WorshipScienceAtheism, Description OfGeneral RevelationDivineDivinityCreationGodheadInformation AgeBeauty Of NatureKnowing GodThe Beauty Of NatureMoralityDenying God And His PowerThe Complexity Of Nature
Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty
You have a strong arm;
Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.
“God is wise in heart and mighty in strength;
Who has [ever] defied or challenged Him and remained unharmed?
Power » Of God » Described as » Great
The Lord is slow to anger and great in power
And He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.
The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm,
And the clouds are the dust beneath His feet.
Let the groaning and sighing of the prisoner come before You;
According to the greatness of Your power keep safe those who are doomed to die.
Power » Of God » Described as » Strong
You have a strong arm;
Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.
With a strong hand and with an outstretched arm,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable
Who does great and unsearchable things,
Marvelous things without number.
Who does great things, [beyond understanding,] unfathomable,
Yes, marvelous and wondrous things without number.
Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign
Does the potter not have the right over the clay, to make from the same lump [of clay] one object for honorable use [something beautiful or distinctive] and another for common use [something ordinary or menial]?
The power of Christ » Described as » Supreme
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God [that is, the place of honor and authority], with [all] angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him.
Which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places], Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named [above every title that can be conferred], not only in this age and in this world, but also in the age and the world which are to come.
The power of Christ » Described as » Over all things
And He put all things [in every realm] in subjection under Christ’s feet, and appointed Him as [supreme and authoritative] head over all things in the church,
The Father loves the Son and has given and entrusted all things into His hand.
The power of Christ » Described as » Glorious
These people will pay the penalty and endure the punishment of everlasting destruction, banished from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
The power of Christ » Described as » Everlasting
He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen.
The power of Christ » Described as » Unlimited
Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
The power of Christ » Described as » Over all flesh
God, Power of » Described as » Irresistible
“All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing.
But He does according to His will in the host of heaven
And among the inhabitants of the earth;
And no one can hold back His hand
Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’
‘See now that I, I am He,
And there is no god besides Me;
It is I who put to death and I who give life.
I have wounded and it is I who heal,
And there is no one who can deliver from [the power of] My hand.
God, Power of » Described as » Incomprehensible
He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end.
“Yet these are just the fringes of His ways [mere samples of His power],
The faintest whisper of His voice!
Who can contemplate the thunder of His [full] mighty power?”
God, Power of » Described as » Effectual
“Even from eternity I am He,
And there is no one who can rescue from My hand;
I act, and who can revoke or reverse it?”
Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power.
God, Power of » Described as » Glorious
“Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power;
Your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.
Who caused His glorious arm and infinite power to go at the right hand of Moses,
Dividing the waters before them to make for Himself an everlasting name,
God, Power of » Described as » Strong
You have a strong arm;
Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.
With a strong hand and with an outstretched arm,
For His lovingkindness endures forever;
God, Power of » Described as » Everlasting
“Trust [confidently] in the Lord forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner],
For the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense.
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Glory, Revelation OfCreation Showing God's NatureExcusesCommunicationeternity, nature ofThe Witness Of CreationGod, InvisibleGod, Power OfGod, The CreatorGod, The EternalKnowing God, Nature OfKnowledge, Of GodResponsibility, To GodStrength, DivineUnderstandingThe Call Of GodPower Of God, DescribedGod's Glory In NatureAnimismInvisible Things
From The BeginningLike People By NatureFound GuiltyGod Showed His PowerNature Of GodCreation Causing WorshipScienceAtheism, Description OfGeneral RevelationDivineDivinityCreationGodheadInformation AgeBeauty Of NatureKnowing GodThe Beauty Of NatureMoralityDenying God And His PowerThe Complexity Of Nature
God, Power of » Described as » Great
The Lord is slow to anger and great in power
And He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.
The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm,
And the clouds are the dust beneath His feet.
Let the groaning and sighing of the prisoner come before You;
According to the greatness of Your power keep safe those who are doomed to die.
God, Power of » Described as » Mighty
You have a strong arm;
Mighty is Your hand, Your right hand is exalted.
“God is wise in heart and mighty in strength;
Who has [ever] defied or challenged Him and remained unharmed?
God, Power of » Described as » Unsearchable
Who does great and unsearchable things,
Marvelous things without number.
Who does great things, [beyond understanding,] unfathomable,
Yes, marvelous and wondrous things without number.
God, Power of » Described as » Incomparable
Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, doing wonders? You stretched out Your right hand, the earth's [sea] swallowed them.
God, Power of » Described as » Sovereign
Does the potter not have the right over the clay, to make from the same lump [of clay] one object for honorable use [something beautiful or distinctive] and another for common use [something ordinary or menial]?
Prayer » Described as » Calling upon the name of the lord
Then he moved on from there to the mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord [in worship through prayer, praise, and thanksgiving].
Now, why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name [for salvation].’
Prayer » Described as » Drawing near to God
let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
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AssuranceConsciousnessCleansed ConsciencesAssurance, By Faith In ChristConsciences, Description OfFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InFaith, As Basis Of SalvationBlood, of Jesus ChristAssurance in the life of faithBaptism, in the GospelsGuilt, Human Aspects OfHeart, And Holy SpiritKnowledge, Of SinPrayer, And FaithPurity, Nature OfSin, Deliverance From God
But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge and placed my trust in Him,
That I may tell of all Your works.
Prayer » Described as » Making supplication
It may be that their supplication [for mercy] will come before the Lord, and everyone will turn from his evil way, for great is the anger and the wrath that the Lord has pronounced against this people.”
“If you would [diligently] seek God
And implore the compassion and favor of the Almighty,
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
And saved him from all his troubles.
Prayer » Described as » Crying to heaven
But Hezekiah the king and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven [for help].
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the heart
Prayer » Described as » Bowing the knees
For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the soul
But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman with a despairing spirit. I have not been drinking wine or any intoxicating drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord.
Prayer » Described as » Beseeching the lord
But Moses appeased and entreated the Lord his God, and said, “Lord, why does Your anger burn against Your people whom You have brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,
“Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the heart
Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him.
God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Prayer » Described as » Lifting up the soul
Prayer » Described as » Looking up
In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice;
In the morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].
Prayer » Described as » Seeking unto God
“If you would [diligently] seek God
And implore the compassion and favor of the Almighty,
False prophets » Described as » Immoral and profane
“Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of Jerusalem:
They commit adultery and walk in lies;
They encourage and strengthen the hands of evildoers,
So that no one has turned back from his wickedness.
All of them have become like Sodom to Me,
And her inhabitants like Gomorrah.
“For both [false] prophet and priest are ungodly (profane, polluted);
Even in My house I have found their wickedness,” says the Lord.
False prophets » Described as » Light and treacherous
Her prophets are reckless and treacherous men;
Her priests have profaned the sanctuary;
They have done violence to the law [by pretending their word is God’s word].
False prophets » Described as » Crafty
False prophets » Described as » Drunken
But even these reel with wine and stagger from strong drink:
The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink;
They are confused by wine, they stagger from strong drink;
They reel while seeing visions,
They stagger when pronouncing judgment.
False prophets » Described as » Covetous
Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests teach for a fee,
And her prophets foretell for money;
Yet they lean on the Lord, saying,
“Is not the Lord among us?
No tragedy or distress will come on us.”
Ravens » Described as » Black
“His head is like [precious] gold, pure gold;
His hair is [curly] like clusters of dates
And black as a raven.
Ravens » Described as » Carnivorous
The eye that mocks a father
And scorns a mother,
The ravens of the valley will pick it out,
And the young vultures will devour it.
Ravens » Described as » Solitary in disposition
But the pelican and the porcupine will take possession of it;
The owl and the raven will dwell in it.
And He will stretch over it (Edom) the measuring line of desolation
And the plumb line of emptiness.
Ravens » Described as » Improvident
Redemption » Described as » Eternal
He went once for all into the Holy Place [the Holy of Holies of heaven, into the presence of God], and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, having obtained and secured eternal redemption [that is, the salvation of all who personally believe in Him as Savior].
Redemption » Described as » Plenteous
O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is lovingkindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
Redemption » Described as » Precious
For the ransom of his soul is too costly,
And he should cease trying forever—
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning with Christ
And then I saw thrones, and sitting on them were those to whom judgment [that is, the authority to act as judges] was given. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had refused to worship the beast or his image, and had not accepted his mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
“You have made them to be a kingdom [of royal subjects] and priests to our God; and they will reign on the earth.”
If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He will also deny us;
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
But I am hard-pressed between the two. I have the desire to leave [this world] and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;
Then we who are alive and remain [on the earth] will simultaneously be caught up (raptured) together with them [the resurrected ones] in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord!
the Reward of saints » Described as » Sitting in judgment with Christ
until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Most High [God], and the time arrived when the saints (believers) took possession of the kingdom.
Jesus said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, in the renewal [that is, the Messianic restoration and regeneration of all things] when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you [who have followed Me, becoming My disciples] will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the face of God
As for me, I shall see Your face in righteousness;
I will be [fully] satisfied when I awake [to find myself] seeing Your likeness.
they will [be privileged to] see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance with saints in light
And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers].
giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
[Just as] You have granted Him power and authority over all flesh (all humankind), [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life to all whom You have given Him. And this is eternal life: [it means] to know (to perceive, recognize, become acquainted with, and understand) You, the only true and real God, and [likewise] to know Him, Jesus [as the] Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), Whom You have sent.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Rest
Then I heard [the distinct words of] a voice from heaven, saying, “Write, ‘Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’” “Yes, [blessed indeed],” says the Spirit, “so that they may rest and have relief from their labors, for their deeds do follow them.”
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What Heaven Will Be LikeLast ThingsLeisure, Nature And Purpose OfUniversality Of DeathHeaven, Redeemed CommunityPeace, Believers Experience OfRest, EternalRest, PhysicalSabbath, In OtSleep, And DeathWork, And RestAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The SaintsDeath Of The Saints, Results InCoping With DeathAssenting
So there remains a [full and complete] Sabbath rest for the people of God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
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Spiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversBeneficial Afflictions For FaithAfflictions, Consolation DuringDeath Of The Saints, Results InMartyrdom Of The SaintsAfflictions, Benefits OfFear, Of PersecutionSatan, Work OfPersecution PredictedTen Or More DaysCrowns For God's PeopleBemaTribulation MartydomSpiritual crownsCasting Out FearPersecutionLuciferEnd Of DaysWorrying About The Futurejail
Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Verse Concepts
BattlesBlessedCrowns Of ChristiansFate Of The GodlyFaith, Testing OfAssurance, basis ofCommendationeternal life, experience ofdiscipline, divineCharacterAthleticsLove, Nature OfPerseverancePrizesGod's PromisesPunishment, By GodSatan, Resistance ToSelf DisciplineTemptation, ResistingTestingTrialsTrust, Importance OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringLove For GodSuffering, Hardship
Endurance In DiscouragementCrowns For God's PeopleEnduringPeople Commended By GodBemaPromise Of HeavenUniversalismTemptationEnduranceLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesResisting TemptationTestsOvercoming AdversityPersistenceHard Work And Perseveranceperserverancepatientsperseveringcrownsexamstrailspressure
the Reward of saints » Described as » Treasure in heaven
Jesus answered him, “If you wish to be perfect [that is, have the spiritual maturity that accompanies godly character with no moral or ethical deficiencies], go and sell what you have and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, socialChristlikenessGenerosity, Humandiscipleship, nature ofChallengesBeggarsAlms, Good DeedsHeaven, Inheritance OfInvitationsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForReligionRestitutionReward, For God's PeopleRich, TheSelf Denial
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!
the Reward of saints » Described as » An incorruptible crown
Now every athlete who [goes into training and] competes in the games is disciplined and exercises self-control in all things. They do it to win a crown that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither].
the Reward of saints » Described as » A house eternal in the heavens
For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning for ever and ever
And there will no longer be night; they have no need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign [as kings] forever and ever.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance of all things
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being glorified with Christ
And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him]; only we must share His suffering if we are to share His glory. [But what of that?] For I consider that the sufferings of this present time (this present life) are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us and for us and conferred on us!
the Reward of saints » Described as » A city which had foundation
For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has foundations, [an eternal, heavenly city] whose architect and builder is God.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of righteousness
In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and longed for and welcomed His appearing.
Verse Concepts
Day of the LORDGod, As JudgeCrowns Of ChristiansAmbition, positive aspects ofenemies, of believersGod, Righteousness OfThe Christian RaceHeavenly RewardsHope, As ConfidenceJustice, In Believers' LivesLast JudgmentPrizesSalvation, Nature OfSelf DisciplineServants, Working Conditions OfStoringThirstDeath Of The Saints, Results In
the Reward of saints » Described as » An enduring substance
For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven].
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom immovable
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance eternal
For this reason He is the Mediator and Negotiator of a new covenant [that is, an entirely new agreement uniting God and man], so that those who have been called [by God] may receive [the fulfillment of] the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has taken place [as the payment] which redeems them from the sins committed under the obsolete first covenant.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting light
“The sun will no longer be your light by day,
Nor shall the bright glow of the moon give light to you,
But the Lord will be an everlasting light for you;
And your God will be your glory and splendor.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Inheritance incorruptible, &c
[born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
the Reward of saints » Described as » Joint heirship with Christ
And if [we are His] children, [then we are His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His spiritual blessing and inheritance], if indeed we share in His suffering so that we may also share in His glory.
Verse Concepts
God, Glory OfGod, Fatherhood OfAdoption, Results OfAdoption, descriptions ofFellowship With ChristFellowship, In The GospelMillennial KingdomChristiansBirthrightsGod, Suffering OfHeaven, Inheritance OfHeirsReceiving An InheritanceInheritance, SpiritualLand, Spiritual Aspects OfMillenniumParticipation, In ChristReinstatementResurrection, Of Believers
Salvation, Nature OfSuffering, Of BelieversNames And Titles For The ChristianChristians, Names OfGod's Glory RevealedGlorified SaintsSuffering For Christ's SakeSufferings RewardedGlorificationParticipate In Christ GloryGlory of ChristInheritanceSufferingChild Of GodAdoption Entitles To An InheritanceprovidingChristians Are Called ChildrenChristians Are Called Heirs
the Reward of saints » Described as » Shining as the stars
Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of glory
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Fulness of joy
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
the Reward of saints » Described as » Beholding the glory of Christ
Riches » Described as » Unsatisfying
There was a certain man—without a dependent, having neither a child nor a brother, yet there was no end to all his labor. Indeed, his eyes were not satisfied with riches and he never asked, “For whom do I labor and deprive myself of pleasure?” This too is vanity (a wisp of smoke, self-conceit); yes, it is a painful effort and an unhappy task.
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its gain. This too is vanity (emptiness).
Riches » Described as » Fleeting
When you set your eyes on wealth, it is [suddenly] gone.
For wealth certainly makes itself wings
Like an eagle that flies to the heavens.
Alas, alas for the great city that was robed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, bedecked and glittering with gold, with precious stones, and with pearls! Because in one [single] hour all the vast wealth has been destroyed (wiped out). And all ship captains and pilots, navigators and all who live by seafaring, the crews and all who ply their trade on the sea, stood a long way off,
Riches » Described as » Corruptible
For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
Your wealth has rotted and is ruined and your [fine] clothes have become moth-eaten.
Riches » Described as » Perishable
“Therefore My heart moans and sighs for Moab like flutes, and My heart moans and sighs like flutes for the men of Kir-heres (Kir-hareseth); therefore [the remnant of] the abundant riches they gained has perished.
Riches » Described as » Temporary
For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
Riches » Described as » Uncertain
As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
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Riches » Described as » Deceitful
Riches » Described as » Liable to be stolen
Riches » Described as » Thick clay
“Will all these [victims of his greed] not take up a taunting song against him,
And in mocking derision against him
Say, ‘
How long [will he possess it]?
And [woe to him who] makes himself wealthy with loans.’
Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of faith
For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through [observing the requirements of] the Law, but through the righteousness of faith.
What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness [who did not seek salvation and a right relationship with God, nevertheless] obtained righteousness, that is, the righteousness which is produced by faith;
But the righteousness based on faith [which produces a right relationship with Him] says the following: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into Heaven?’ that is, to bring Christ down;
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ
He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].
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Righteousness imputed » Described as » Christ being made righteousness unto us
But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin],
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Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of God by faith in Christ
This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,
Righteousness imputed » Described as » The righteousness of God, without the law
But now the righteousness of God has been clearly revealed [independently and completely] apart from the Law, though it is [actually] confirmed by the Law and the [words and writings of the] Prophets.
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Everlasting
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your law is truth.
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Beyond computation
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And of Your [deeds of] salvation all day long,
For their number is more than I know.
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Enduring for ever
Splendid and majestic is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Very high
Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the [height of the] heavens,
You who have done great things;
O God, who is like You, [who is Your equal]?
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » Abundant
As is Your name, O God,
So is Your praise to the ends of the earth;
Your right hand is full of righteousness (rightness, justice).
God, Righteousness Of » Described as » The habitation of his throne
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him [as at Sinai];
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Rocks » Described as » Barren
I will make you [Tyre] a bare rock; you will be a dry place on which to spread nets. You will never be rebuilt, for I the Lord have spoken,” says the Lord God.
They will destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers; and I will scrape her dust and debris from her and make her as bare as [the top of] a rock.
Rocks » Described as » Hard
O Lord, do not Your eyes look for truth?
You [have seen their faithless heart and] have stricken them,
But they did not weaken;
You have consumed them,
But they refused to take correction or instruction.
They have made their faces harder than rock;
They have refused to repent and return to You.
Rocks » Described as » Durable
The roe » Described as » Swift
Courageous men from the Gadites came over to David in the stronghold in the wilderness, men trained for war, who could handle shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and who were swift as gazelles on the mountains.
The roe » Described as » Cheerful
Let her be as a loving hind and graceful doe,
Let her breasts refresh and satisfy you at all times;
Always be
The roe » Described as » Wild
Three sons of Zeruiah [the half sister of David] were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was as light and swift-footed as one of the [wild] gazelles in the field.
Salvation » Described as » Eternal
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
“Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
Then look to the earth beneath;
For the heavens will be torn to pieces and vanish like smoke,
And the earth will wear out like a garment
And its inhabitants will die in like manner.
But My salvation will be forever,
And My righteousness (justice) [and faithfully fulfilled promise] will not be broken.
Israel has been saved by the Lord
With an everlasting salvation;
You will not be put to shame or humiliated
for all eternity.
Salvation » Described as » Glorious
For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.
Salvation » Described as » To the uttermost
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].
Salvation » Described as » From generation to generation
“For the moth will eat them like a garment,
And the worm will eat them like wool.
But My righteousness and justice [faithfully promised] will exist forever,
And My salvation to all generations.”
Salvation » Described as » Great
how will we escape [the penalty] if we ignore such a great salvation [the gospel, the new covenant]? For it was spoken at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us and proved authentic by those who personally heard [Him speak],
Salvation » Described as » Common
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I was compelled to write to you [urgently] appealing that you fight strenuously for [the defense of] the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith that is the sum of Christian belief that was given verbally to believers].
The scriptures » Described as » Pure
Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.
The words and promises of the Lord are pure words,
Like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.
Your word is very pure (refined);
Therefore Your servant loves it.
The scriptures » Described as » TRUE
The sum of Your word is truth [the full meaning of all Your precepts],
And every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.
The scriptures » Described as » Quick and powerful
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The scriptures » Described as » Precious
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
The scriptures » Described as » Perfect
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Verse Concepts
Sheep » Described as » Remarkably prolific
Let our barns be full, supplying every kind of produce,
And our flocks bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields;
Yet He sets the needy securely on high, away from affliction,
And makes their families like a flock.
“Your teeth are like a flock of newly shorn ewes
Which have come up from washing,
All of which bear twins,
And not one among them has lost her young.
‘Thus says the Lord God, “This too I will let the house of Israel ask Me to do for them: I will increase their people like a flock.
Sheep » Described as » Agile
Sheep » Described as » Innocent
When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he spoke to the Lord and said, “Behold, I [alone] am the one who has sinned and done wrong; but these sheep (people of Israel), what have they done [to deserve this]? Please let Your hand be [only] against me and my father’s house (family).”
Sheep » Described as » Sagacious
When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call.
Sheep » Described as » Being covered with a fleece
If his loins have not thanked and blessed me [for clothing them],
And if he was not warmed with the fleece of my sheep,
Ships » Described as » Gallant
But there the mighty and magnificent Lord will be for us
A place of broad rivers and streams,
Where no oar-driven boat will go,
And on which no mighty and stately ship will pass.
Ships » Described as » Strong
Ships » Described as » Large
And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.
Ships » Described as » Swift
“They pass by like the [swift] boats made of reeds,
Like an eagle that swoops down on its prey.
Sieges » Described as » Encamping against
So now, assemble the rest of the men, and camp against the city and capture it, or I will take the city myself, and it will be named after me.”
After these things and this faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and invaded Judah and besieged the fortified cities, intending to take them for himself.
Sieges » Described as » Compassing about with armies
So he sent horses and chariots and a powerful army there. They came by night and surrounded the city.
Sieges » Described as » Being against round about
“And I will send foreigners to Babylon that they may winnow her
And may devastate and empty her land;
For in the day of destruction
They will be against her on every side.
Sieges » Described as » Setting in array against
“For behold, I will stir up and bring up against Babylon
An assembly of great nations from the north country.
They will equip themselves and set up the battle lines against her;
From there she will be taken captive.
Their arrows will be like an expert warrior
Who will not return empty-handed.
Sieges » Described as » Pitching against
Now in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he with all his army, against Jerusalem, and camped against it and built siege works surrounding it.
Silver » Described as » Fusible
As they gather silver and bronze and iron and lead and tin into the furnace to blow fire on it in order to melt it, so I will gather you in My anger and in My wrath, and I will put you there and melt you.
As silver is melted in the furnace, so will you be melted in the midst of it; and you will know [without any doubt] that I the Lord have poured out My wrath on you [O Israel].’”
Silver » Described as » White and shining
Though you [the slackers] may lie among the sheepfolds [in slothful ease, yet for Israel] the wings of a dove are covered with silver, its pinions excessively green with gold [are trophies taken from the enemy]. When the Almighty scattered kings in [the land], it was as when it snows on Zalmon [a wooded hill near Shechem].
Silver » Described as » Malleable
Silver that has been beaten [into plates] is brought from
And gold from
The work of the craftsman and of the hand of the goldsmith;
Violet and purple are their clothing;
They are all the work of skilled men.
Sin » Described as » The abominable thing that God hates
“Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for woe—even to cut off (destroy) all Judah [from the land].
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
Yet I sent to you all My servants the prophets, again and again, saying, “Oh, do not do this shamefully vile thing which I hate.”
Sin » Described as » Rebellion against God
Remember [with remorse] and do not forget how you provoked the Lord your God to wrath in the wilderness; from the day you left the land of Egypt until you arrived in this place, you have been rebellious against the Lord.
Any man who rebels against your command and does not obey everything that you command him, shall be put to death; only be strong and courageous.”
Sin » Described as » Often very great
Then Moses took the calf they had made and burned it in the fire, and ground it to powder, and scattered it on the surface of the water and made the Israelites drink it.
So the sin of the [two] young men [Hophni and Phinehas] was very great before the Lord, for the men treated the offering of the Lord disrespectfully.
Sin » Described as » Defiling
For your hands are defiled with blood
And your fingers with wickedness [with sin, with injustice, with wrongdoing];
Your lips have spoken lies,
Your tongue mutters wickedness.
There is a generation (class of people) that is pure in its own eyes,
Yet is not washed from its filthiness.
Sin » Described as » Reproaching the lord
Remember this, O Lord, the enemy has scoffed,
And a foolish and impious people has spurned Your name.
But the person who does [anything wrong] willfully and defiantly, whether he is native-born or a stranger, that one is blaspheming the Lord, and that person shall be cut off from among his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them].
Sin » Described as » Sometimes secret
You have placed our wickedness before you,
Our secret sins [which we tried to conceal, You have placed] in the [revealing] light of Your presence.
Sin » Described as » Dead works
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal [Holy] Spirit willingly offered Himself unblemished [that is, without moral or spiritual imperfection as a sacrifice] to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God?
Therefore let us get past the elementary stage in the teachings about the Christ, advancing on to maturity and perfection and spiritual completeness, [doing this] without laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
Sin » Described as » The sting of death
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin [by which it brings death] is the law;
Sin » Described as » Reaching unto heaven
for her sins (crimes, transgressions) have piled up as high as heaven, and God has remembered her wickedness and crimes [for judgment].
Sin » Described as » Sometimes open and manifest
Sin » Described as » Works of darkness
Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character];
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Sin » Described as » Coming from the heart
Sin » Described as » Besetting
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
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Sin » Described as » Deceitful
But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by the deceitfulness of sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication].
Sin » Described as » Like scarlet and crimson
“Come now, and let us reason together,”
Says the Lord.
“
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.
Sin » Described as » Often presumptuous
Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins;
Let them not rule and have control over me.
Then I will be blameless (complete),
And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
Sin » Described as » The fruit of lust
Then when the illicit desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin has run its course, it gives birth to death.
Sin » Described as » Often manifold
For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great (shocking, innumerable),
You who distress the righteous and take bribes,
And turn away from the poor in the [court of the city] gate [depriving them of justice].
Sin » Described as » Often mighty
For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great (shocking, innumerable),
You who distress the righteous and take bribes,
And turn away from the poor in the [court of the city] gate [depriving them of justice].
Swine » Described as » Filthy in its habits
The thing spoken of in the true proverb has happened to them, “The dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “A sow is washed only to wallow [again] in the mire.”
Swine » Described as » Destructive to agriculture
Swine » Described as » Fierce and ungenerous
Swords » Described as » Glittering
If I sharpen the lightning of My sword,
And My hand takes hold of judgment,
I will render vengeance on My adversaries,
And I will repay those who hate Me.
“The arrow is drawn forth and it comes out of his back [after passing through his body];
Yes, the glittering point comes out of his gall.
Terrors march in upon him;
Swords » Described as » Oppressive
“He will make many stumble and fall;
Yes, they have fallen one on another.
Then they said, ‘Arise, and let us go back
To our own people and to the land of our birth,
Away from the sword of the oppressor.’
Swords » Described as » Hurtful
Swords » Described as » Sharp
My life is among lions;
I must lie among those who breathe out fire—
The sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.
Swords » Described as » Bright
Horsemen charging,
Swords flashing, spears gleaming,
Many slain, a mass of corpses,
No end of corpses—
The horsemen stumble over the corpses!
the Truth of God » Described as » Inviolable
based on the hope and divine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] which God, who is ever truthful and without deceit, promised before the ages of time began,
“God is not a man, that He should lie,
Nor a son of man, that He should repent.
Has He said, and will He not do it?
Or has He spoken and will He not make it good and fulfill it?
the Truth of God » Described as » Reaching to the clouds
For Your faithfulness and lovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens,
And Your truth to the clouds.
the Truth of God » Described as » Enduring to all generations
For the Lord is good;
His mercy and lovingkindness are everlasting,
His faithfulness [endures] to all generations.
the Truth of God » Described as » Plenteous
But You, O Lord, are a God [who protects and is] merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.
the Truth of God » Described as » Abundant
Then the Lord passed by in front of him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth (faithfulness);
the Truth of God » Described as » Great
For Your faithfulness and lovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens,
And Your truth to the clouds.
Unicorn » Described as » Intractable in disposition
Will the wild ox be willing to serve you, or remain beside your manger? Can you bind the wild ox with a harness to the plow in the furrow? Or will he harrow the furrows for you?
“Will you have faith and depend on him to return your grain
And gather it from your threshing floor?
Unicorn » Described as » Of vast strength
Union with Christ » Described as » Our being in Christ
And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, [only] God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven.
Union with Christ » Described as » Christ being in us
God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in and among you, the hope and guarantee of [realizing the] glory.
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so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love,
Water » Described as » Cleansing
so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God],
Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your uncleanness and from all your idols.
Water » Described as » Fluid
Who has ascended into heaven and descended?
Who has gathered the wind in His fists?
Who has bound the waters in His garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and what is His Son’s name?
Certainly you know!
He brought streams also from the rock [at Rephidim and Kadesh]
And caused waters to run down like rivers.
Water » Described as » Refreshing
Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a distant land.
“You have not given water to the weary to drink,
And you have withheld bread from the hungry.
Water » Described as » Reflecting images
Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Water » Described as » Unstable
“But unstable and reckless and boiling over like water [in sinful lust], you shall
Because you went up to your father’s bed [with Bilhah];
You defiled it—he went up to my couch.
Water » Described as » Penetrating
He clothed himself with cursing as with his garment,
And it seeped into his inner self like water
And like [anointing] oil into his bones.
Water » Described as » Wearing the hardest substances
Water wears away the stones,
Its floods and torrents wash away the soil of the earth,
So You [O Lord] destroy the hope of man.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Universal
“It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Unsearchable
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth
Does not become tired or grow weary;
There is no searching of His understanding.
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways!
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Incomparable
Who would not fear You, O King of the nations?
For it is appropriate and it is Your due!
For among all the wise men of the nations
And in all their kingdoms,
There is none like You.
‘Who is like Me? Let him proclaim it and declare it;
Yes, let him confront Me,
Since I established the people of antiquity.
And let them [those supposed gods] tell those people [who foolishly follow them] the things to come
And the events that are going to take place.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Infinite
Great is our [majestic and mighty] Lord and abundant in strength;
His understanding is inexhaustible [infinite, boundless].
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways!
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Underived
With whom did He consult and who enlightened Him?
Who taught Him the path of justice and taught Him knowledge
And informed Him of the way of understanding?
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Perfect
“Do you know about the layers of thick clouds [and how they are balanced and poised in the heavens],
The wonderful works of Him who is perfect in knowledge,
“For truly my words are not false;
He who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Beyond human comprehension
Such [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is too high [above me], I cannot reach it.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Wonderful
Such [infinite] knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is too high [above me], I cannot reach it.
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Mighty
“Behold, God is mighty, and yet does not despise anyone [nor regard any as trivial];
He is mighty in the strength and power of understanding.
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