Thematic Bible: Examples of human
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Compassion » Examples of human » The barbarians
You shared the sufferings of prisoners. When all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly. This is because you knew that you possessed something much better, which would last forever.
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The natives there were very friendly to us. It started to rain and was cold, so they built a fire and made us all welcome.
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Compassion » Examples of human » Certain leaders in israel
Then the men who were mentioned by name took charge of the prisoners and gave clothes from the loot to all the prisoners who were naked. They provided clothes for them, gave them sandals, gave them something to eat and drink, and let them bathe. They put everyone who was exhausted on donkeys and brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, near their own people. Then they returned to Samaria.
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Compassion » Examples of human » The good samaritan
Then a Samaritan arrived where he was. He was moved with compassion when he saw him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds pouring oil and wine on them. He set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn to take care of him.
Compassion » Examples of human » Pharaoh's daughter
She opened it and saw a baby boy. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. This is one of the Hebrew babies, she said.
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Compassion » Examples of human » The philippian jailor
That very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized.
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Compassion » Examples of human » Job
The blessing of the wretched came upon me. I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
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Forgiveness » Examples of human
David promised Shimei that he would not be killed.
He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.
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Esau ran to meet him. He threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried.
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He kissed all his brothers and wept on them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.
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King Solomon then sent for Adonijah and had him brought down from the altar. Adonijah went to the king and bowed low before him. The king said to him: You may go home.
Jealousy » Examples of human » King saul
Jealousy enrages a man. He will not be spared in the day of vengeance.
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Saul became very angry because he considered this saying to be insulting. He said: To David they credit tens of thousands but to me they credit only a few thousand. The only thing left for David is my kingdom.
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All the people of Israel came to the king. They asked: Why did our brothers, the people of Judah, kidnap you and bring you and your family across the Jordan River?
Jealousy » Examples of human » The labourers in the vineyard
They said: 'The last ones have done only one hour's work. You have made them equal to us. We have undergone the hard work of the day and the burning heat.'
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Jealousy » Examples of human » Joseph's brethren
Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them. They hated Joseph and could not speak to him in a friendly way.
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Jealousy » Examples of human » The men of ephraim
Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.
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Jealousy » Examples of human » The elder brother
The older brother was so angry he would not enter the house. His father came out and begged him to come in.
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Justice » Examples of human
I told them it is not the Roman practice to deliver any man to die before his accusers face him. He should answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
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So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
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But he did not put their children to death. The orders of Jehovah recorded in the book of the law of Moses say: The fathers are not to be put to death for the children, or the children for their fathers; but each man shall be put to death for his own sin.
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Do you become a king because you are competing in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.
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Besides, who is going to pay attention to what you have to say in this matter? The share of those who go into battle must be like the share of those who stay with the supplies. They will all share alike.
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Solomon replied: If he is loyal, not even a hair on his head will be touched. If he is not, he will die.
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The people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision and were all filled with deep respect for him. They knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.
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