Thematic Bible: Devout


Thematic Bible



There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and was a widow for 84 years. She did not leave the temple complex, serving God night and day with fastings and prayers.


Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good reputation with all the Jews residing there,



Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good reputation with all the Jews residing there,



I have sought You with all my heart;
don’t let me wander from Your commands.



At night I remember my music;
I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders.

Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk

For the choir director: according to Muth-labben. A Davidic psalm.I will thank Yahweh with all my heart;
I will declare all Your wonderful works.


ק QofI call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
I will obey Your statutes.


Hannah did not go and explained to her husband, “After the child is weaned, I’ll take him to appear in the Lord’s presence and to stay there permanently.”




Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears will laugh with me.”






So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to the prophetess Huldah, wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem in the Second District. They spoke with her.

There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,

“The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.”


but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.”

A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, was listening. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was spoken by Paul.

“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, day or night. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.”


“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord.
Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.

“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman with a broken heart. I haven’t had any wine or beer; I’ve been pouring out my heart before the Lord.


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