Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Character » Good
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
death » The day of death
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Good » Influence » Name
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live [there],
And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man--and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews--was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you."
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation}, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.
Then the commanders of [the] Philistines went out [for battle], and as often as they went out, David succeeded more than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very esteemed.
Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. And we also testify [to him], and you know that our testimony is true.
And we have sent at the same time with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [has become known] throughout all the churches.
Name » Good
And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live [there],
And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man--and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews--was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you."
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation}, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.
Then the commanders of [the] Philistines went out [for battle], and as often as they went out, David succeeded more than all the servants of Saul, and his name became very esteemed.
Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. And we also testify [to him], and you know that our testimony is true.
And we have sent at the same time with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [has become known] throughout all the churches.
Name » Good names
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Name » Value of a good
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Ointment » Not sacred
When the turn came for each girl to go to King Ahasuerus, after the end of twelve months of being under the regulations of the women--for the days of their beauty treatments had to be filled, six months with the oil of myrrh and six months with perfumes and women's cosmetics--
As fragrance, {your perfumes} [are] {delightful}; your name is poured out {perfume}; therefore young women love you.
How beautiful is your love, my sister bride! How better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!
[Alas for those] who drink from sprinkling bowls of wine and anoint themselves with the best of olive oils and are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph.
Hezekiah heard about them and showed them all of the house of his treasure, both the silver and the gold, the spices, the good olive oil, the room of his weapons, and all that could be found in his treasuries. There was nothing that he did not show them in his palace and in all of his kingdom.
Dead flies cause a bad smell [and] ruin the ointment of the perfumer. So also a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
And [while] he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, [as] he was reclining for a meal, a woman came holding an alabaster flask of very costly perfumed oil of genuine nard. [After] breaking the alabaster flask, she poured [it] out on his head. But some were expressing indignation to one another: "Why has there been this waste of perfumed oil? For this perfumed oil could have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor!" And they began to scold her.
Then Mary took a pound of ointment of very valuable genuine nard [and] anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was going to betray him) said, "{Why} was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?"
Reputation » Good
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is little with righteousness than great income with no justice.
A {reputation} [is] to be chosen {rather than} great riches; {favor is better than silver and gold}.
A good name [is] better than precious ointment, and the day of death [is better] than the day of one's birth.
Better [is] little with the fear of Yahweh than great treasure and trouble with it.
[The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked.
Better [to be] poor and walking in one's integrity than to be crooked of ways when one [is] rich.
The fear of Yahweh [is] pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of Yahweh [are] true; they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.
You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe your commands. Before I was afflicted, I was going astray, but now I heed your word. read more.
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes. [The] arrogant smear me with lies; I keep your precepts with [my] whole heart. Their heart [is] insensitive like fat; As for me, I take delight in your law. [It is] good for me that I was afflicted, so that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than jewels, and all desires shall not compare with her. I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. read more.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.
The fear of Yahweh [is] hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and an evil way. And I hate a mouth of perversity. {Advice and sound judgment} are mine; I am understanding, {strength is mine}. By me kings reign, and rulers decree righteousness. By me rulers rule, and nobles--all judges of righteousness. I love {those who love me}, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Fortune and glory [are] with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even refined gold, and my yield than choice silver.