Thematic Bible: Devout
Thematic Bible
Anna » Devout » Widow
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death. She had lived as a widow since then for eighty-four years. She never left the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
Character » Of saints » Devout
A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,
Some devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him.
Character of saints » Devout
A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,
Some devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him.
Heart » Renewed » Devout
With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!
Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.
I said, "During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully." I tried to make sense of what was happening.
Now Hannah was speaking from her heart. Although her lips were moving, her voice was inaudible. Eli therefore thought she was drunk.
For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the Lord with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!
My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.
(Qof) I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes."
Mothers » Devout » Hannah
but Hannah did not go up with them. Instead she told her husband, "Once the boy is weaned, I will bring him and appear before the Lord, and he will remain there from then on."
Mothers » Devout » Eunice
I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.
Mothers » Devout » Sarah
Sarah said, "God has made me laugh. Everyone who hears about this will laugh with me."
Mothers » Devout » Elizabeth
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Mothers » Devout » Mary
And Mary said, "My soul exalts the Lord,
Women » Counsel of » Devout
So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Acbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shullam son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the supervisor of the wardrobe. (She lived in Jerusalem in the Mishneh district.) They stated their business,
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death.
"This is what the Lord has done for me at the time when he has been gracious to me, to take away my disgrace among people."
Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,
but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her."
A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.
"Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa and fast in my behalf. Don't eat and don't drink for three days, night or day. My female attendants and I will also fast in the same way. Afterward I will go to the king, even though it violates the law. If I perish, I perish!"
And Mary said, "My soul exalts the Lord,
So Mary said, "Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, laborers in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
But Hannah replied, "That's not the way it is, my lord! I am under a great deal of stress. I have drunk neither wine nor beer. Rather, I have poured out my soul to the Lord.