Thematic Bible: Enemy


Thematic Bible



because zeal for Your house has consumed me,
and the insults of those who insult You
have fallen on me.
Verse ConceptsIrreverenceProperty, HousesSubstitutionHumility Of ChristProphecies Concerning ChristInsulting ChristMessianic PropheciesPassion

They prepared a net for my steps;
I was despondent.
They dug a pit ahead of me,
but they fell into it!Selah
Verse ConceptsBowingNetsPitsDigging PitsMan TrappingPsalm InterjectionsPit Used As Traps

I am surrounded by lions;
I lie down with those who devour men.
Their teeth are spears and arrows;
their tongues are sharp swords.
Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfBitingLionsSpeech, Power And Significance OfSuffering, Of Jesus ChristTeethSharpnessEnemies Surrounding


They twist my words all day long;
all their thoughts against me are evil.
Verse ConceptsTwistingThoughts Of The WickedMisrepresentationAll DayConspiracyMisunderstandings

Those who hate me without cause
are more numerous than the hairs of my head;
my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me,
are powerful.
Though I did not steal, I must repay.
Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristHatredInjustice, Nature And Source OfRestitutionProphecies Concerning ChristMany EnemiesNumber Of HairsHating Without A CauseReasons Why The World Hates ChristiansMessianic PropheciesHateHairEnemy Attackshaters

For my enemies talk about me,
and those who spy on me plot together,
Verse ConceptsFaultsDesire For DeathMan's CounselEnemy Attacks


For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I continue to pray. read more.
They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

Since my youth they have often attacked me- let Israel say- Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not prevailed against me. Plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.

You love your enemies and hate those who love you! Today you have made it clear that the commanders and soldiers mean nothing to you. In fact, today I know that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead, it would be fine with you! Verse ConceptsAmbivalenceDesire For DeathOther Unimportant PeopleHating Individuals

You are my brothers, my flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?' And tell Amasa, 'Aren't you my flesh and blood? May God punish me and do so severely if you don't become commander of the army from now on instead of Joab!' "




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