Thematic Bible: Face


Thematic Bible




“I kept looking
Until thrones were set up,
And the Ancient of Days (God) took His seat;
His garment was white as snow
And the hair of His head like pure wool.
His throne was flames of fire;
Its wheels were a burning fire.
Verse ConceptsAncient Of DaysFace Of GodColors, WhiteGod, Sovereignty OfGod, Titles And Names OfHairsOld Age, Attitudes ToPurity, Moral And SpiritualSnowSymbolsTheophanyThroneWheelsWhiteWoolHeaven, God's ThroneChrist, Names ForWhite And Bright ClothesGod Appearing In FireWhite ClothsGod As An Old PersonAppearance Of HairHair


You are fairer than the sons of men;
Graciousness is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousSon Of ManMessianic PropheciesBlessed By GodMasculinityExcellencegraciousnessHandsome Men


“His mouth is full of sweetness;
Yes, he is altogether lovely and desirable.
This is my beloved and this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.” Cross references: Song of Solomon 5:1 : John 16:33 Song of Solomon 5:2 : Job 11:13-15 Song of Solomon 5:3 : Is 32:9; Heb 3:15 Song of Solomon 5:8 : Ps 63:1 Song of Solomon 5:9 : John 10:26 Song of Solomon 5:10 : Ps 45:2; John 1:14 Song of Solomon 5:16 : Ps 92:15; Col 1:15 end of crossrefs
Verse ConceptsChrist, Character OfAdoration, Of ChristAttractionElegance


Just as many were astonished and appalled at you, My people,
So His appearance was marred more than any man
And His form [marred] more than the sons of men.
Verse ConceptsAtonementHumiliationMessianic PropheciesBlemished PeopleAppearances ofrecognitionscarsJesus Eyes


For He [the Servant of God] grew up before Him like a tender shoot (plant),
And like a root out of dry ground;
He has no stately form or majestic splendor
That we would look at Him,
Nor [handsome] appearance that we would be attracted to Him.
Verse ConceptsRiddlesTendernessProphecies Concerning ChristMessianic PropheciesGrowing UpDry PlacesNo BeautyAppearances ofChrist's Naturedignity


His head and His hair were white like white wool, [glistening white] like snow; and His [all-seeing] eyes were [flashing] like a flame of fire [piercing into my being]. Verse ConceptsColors, WhiteHairsLampsOld Age, Attitudes ToSnowSymbolsWoolFire Of ChristWhite HairEyes In ProphecyGod As An Old PersonAppearance Of HairBemaGreat White Throne JudgmentColorHairJesus Eyes

And He who sat there appeared like [the crystalline sparkle of] a jasper stone and [the fiery redness of] a sardius stone, and encircling the throne there was a rainbow that looked like [the color of an] emerald. Verse ConceptsEmeraldsJewelsRainbowsRainSymbolsTheophanyPrecious StonesJewellery And GodAppearances ofThe RainbowColorRainbow



There is no one who calls on Your name,
Who awakens and causes himself to take hold of You;
For You have hidden Your face from us
And have handed us over to the [consuming and destructive] power of our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing].
Verse ConceptsFace Of GodComplacencyGod, Revelation OfImperfection, And God's PurposesLonelinessPrayerlessnessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSin, Effects OfSin, God's Judgment OnStriving With GodWorship, Hindrances ToGod HidingGraspingNo One AvailableNot Praying


“So when you spread out your hands [in prayer, pleading for My help],
I will hide My eyes from you;
Yes, even though you offer many prayers,
I will not be listening.
Your hands are full of blood!
Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfHearingSpreadingPrayer, And God's WillPrayer, Practicalities OfRejection Of God, Results OfResponseSin, Effects OfSinnersWhy Prayer Is UnansweredUnanswered PrayerKilling Many PeopleGod Answering Prayers

But I will certainly hide My face [from them] in that day because of all the evil which they will do, for they will turn to other gods [to worship lifeless idols, to honor handmade relics]. Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfSin, Effects OfDifferent Gods


Why do You hide Your face
And forget our affliction and our oppression?
Verse ConceptsFace Of GodVeilsGod ForgettingGod Hiding

And the nations will know [without any doubt] that the house of Israel went into exile for their great sin, because they acted treacherously against Me; and I hid My face (favor, blessing) from them. So I gave them into the hand of their enemies, and they all fell [into captivity or were killed] by [the power of] the sword. Verse ConceptsGod, Revelation OfUnfaithfulness, To GodExile Of Israel To AssyriaGod HidingKnowing Facts


Then they will cry to the Lord,
But He will not answer them;
Instead, He will even hide His face from them at that time [withholding His mercy]
Because they have practiced and tolerated and ignored evil acts.
Verse ConceptsFace Of Godethics, incentives towardsGod, Revelation OfPrayer, Advice For EffectiveRejection Of God, Results OfSin, Effects OfGod Not AnsweringGod HidingSin Separates From GodGod Answering Prayersanswers



Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the covenant of the Law which led to death because of sin], came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, [a brilliance] that was fading, Verse ConceptsShining FacesMinistry, Nature OfMoses, Significance OfSpiritually DeadLight Of God's PeopleengravingGod Bestowing GloryMinistry

When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to approach him. Verse ConceptsShining FacesFear, Caused ByFear, Of UnknownStanding At A DistanceLight Of God's PeopleFear Of Individuals

Who is like the wise man?
And who knows the interpretation of a matter?
A man’s wisdom illumines his face,
And causes his stern face to beam.
Verse ConceptsRadiancyShining FacesCountenanceRadiant LivesAurasLight Of God's PeopleMan's WisdomBoldness

Then all those who were sitting in the Council, stared [intently] at him, and they saw that Stephen’s face was like the face of an angel. Verse ConceptsRadiancyShining FacesRadiant LivesAurasLike Angelsserenity


As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning. Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLightningGod's Glory In Jesus ChristChangePeople TransformedWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingWhite ClothsTransfigurationAppearances ofPrayingculture

When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tables of the Testimony in his hand, he did not know that the skin of his face shone and sent forth beams by reason of his speaking with the Lord. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone, and they feared to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and [he] talked with them. read more.
Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all the Lord had said to him in Mount Sinai. And when Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face. But when Moses went in before the Lord to speak with Him, he took the veil off until he came out. And he came out and told the Israelites what he was commanded. The Israelites saw the face of Moses, how the skin of it shone; and Moses put the veil on his face again until he went in to speak with God.

“And whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they put on a sad and dismal face [like actors, discoloring their faces with ashes or dirt] so that their fasting may be seen by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineAtonementFacesFasting, Of HypocritesNeglecting DutiesDisplayingBeing Seen By ManClean FacesPeople UnwashedWhen?How To FastNo RewardSettling AccountsAppearances ofHypocritesFastingHypocrisyFasting And PrayerSmilingmakeup

Above Him seraphim (heavenly beings) stood; each one had six wings: with two wings he covered his face, with two wings he covered his feet, and with two wings he flew. Verse ConceptsCoveringBodySeraphimTheophanyWingsSix ThingsAngel's WingsTwo Of Body PartsThose FlyingCherubimflying


Their partiality testifies against them,
They display their sin like Sodom;
They do not even hide it.
Woe (judgment is coming) to them!
For they have brought evil on themselves [as a reward].
Verse ConceptsSodom And GomorrahFruits Of SinDisfigurement Of SinCountenanceExpressions On FacesSin Made KnownHarming OneselfWoe To Israel And JerusalemAppearances of