Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Character » Good
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
death » The day of death
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Good » Influence » Name
"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
The Philistine commanders would go out to fight and whenever they did, David was more successful than any of Saul's other leaders. His name was held in high esteem.
Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.
With him we have sent the brother who is praised in all the churches for spreading the gospel.
Name » Good
"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
The Philistine commanders would go out to fight and whenever they did, David was more successful than any of Saul's other leaders. His name was held in high esteem.
Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.
With him we have sent the brother who is praised in all the churches for spreading the gospel.
Name » Good names
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Name » Value of a good
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Ointment » Not sacred
Each young woman's turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus at the end of the twelve month period, at which time she was treated according to the regulations for women. This process completed the period of her beauty treatments six months with oil of myrrh and six months with spices and cosmetics for women.
The fragrance of your perfumed oil is wonderful. Your name is perfume poured out. Therefore the young women love you.
How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride. How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all kinds of spices.
drinking wine from bowls, anointing themselves with the choicest of oils, but not grieving on the occasion of Joseph's ruin
Hezekiah listened to the entourage and showed them his entire treasury, including the silver, gold, and spices, the precious oil, his armory, and everything that was inventoried in his treasuries. There was nothing in his household or in his holdings that Hezekiah did not show them.
As dead flies cause the perfumer's ointment to stink, so also does a little foolishness to one's reputation of wisdom and honor.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
While Jesus was in Bethany sitting at the table in the home of Simon the leper, a woman arrived with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Irritated, some who were there asked one another, "Why was the perfume wasted like this? This perfume could have been sold for more than 300 denarii and the money given to the destitute." So they got extremely angry with her.
Mary took a litron of very expensive perfume made of pure nard and anointed Jesus' feet. She wiped his feet with her hair, and the house became filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was going to betray him, asked, "Why wasn't this perfume sold for 300 denarii and the money given to the destitute?"
Reputation » Good
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
A little gain with righteousness is better than great income without justice.
A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked people.
It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. read more.
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." "I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet. read more.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.