Thematic Bible: Figurative
Thematic Bible
Adultery » Figurative
Advocate » Figurative
My little children, I write these things to you, in order that you may not sin. And if any one may sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Verse Concepts
Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the sower
And He spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold a sower went out to sow. And while he was sowing, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and ate them up. And others fell among stones, where they had not much earth: and sprang up immediately, because they had no depth of earth: read more.
and the sun having risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. But others fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them. But others fell in good ground, and gave fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
and the sun having risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. But others fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them. But others fell in good ground, and gave fruit, some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
Every one hearing the word of the kingdom, and not understanding it, the wicked one comes, and seizes away that which is sown in his heart: he is the one sown by the wayside. But the one sown upon the rocks, is he who heareth the word, and immediately with joy receives it; but it has no root in him, but is temporary; and tribulation or persecution arising on account of the word, immediately he is offended. read more.
But the one sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word; and the care of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke out the word, and he becomes unfruitful. And the one having been sown on good ground, is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who truly bears fruit, and produces, some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
But the one sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word; and the care of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke out the word, and he becomes unfruitful. And the one having been sown on good ground, is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who truly bears fruit, and produces, some a hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
A sower went out to sow his seed. And while he was sowing, some fell by the way, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And other fell on the rock; and springing up, withered away, because it had no moisture. And other fell in the midst of thorns, and the thorns growing together, choked it out. read more.
And other fell into good ground, and springing up, produced fruit, a hundredfold. Speaking these things, He cried out, Let the one having ears to hear, hear. And His disciples asked Him saying, What might this parable be? And He said; To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. And this is the parable: The seed is the word of God. And there are those who hear by the wayside; then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, lest they believing may be saved. And those on the stones are they who, when they may hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root in them, who believe for a time, and in time of temptation they fall away. And that which falleth among thorns, there are those who hear, and going forward, by the cares and riches and pleasures are choked out, and bring forth no fruit to perfection. And that which is in the good ground, are those whosoever hearing the word in a beautiful and good heart, retain it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
And other fell into good ground, and springing up, produced fruit, a hundredfold. Speaking these things, He cried out, Let the one having ears to hear, hear. And His disciples asked Him saying, What might this parable be? And He said; To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; in order that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. And this is the parable: The seed is the word of God. And there are those who hear by the wayside; then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, lest they believing may be saved. And those on the stones are they who, when they may hear, receive the word with joy; and they have no root in them, who believe for a time, and in time of temptation they fall away. And that which falleth among thorns, there are those who hear, and going forward, by the cares and riches and pleasures are choked out, and bring forth no fruit to perfection. And that which is in the good ground, are those whosoever hearing the word in a beautiful and good heart, retain it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the tares
He put forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a man sowing good seed in his field. And while the men slept, an enemy came, and sowed tares in the midst of the wheat, and departed. And when the blades sprang up, and produced fruit, then the tares were also made manifest. read more.
And the servants of the landlord having come to him said, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? whence then hath it tares? And he said to them, A hostile man did this. And the servants say to him, Then do you wish that we, having gone, may gather them? And he says, No; lest gathering the tares together you may at the same time along with them root up the wheat. Let both grow together till the harvest: and at the time of the harvest, I will say to the reapers, First gather the tares, and bind them in bundles, in order to burn them: and gather the wheat into my barn.
And the servants of the landlord having come to him said, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? whence then hath it tares? And he said to them, A hostile man did this. And the servants say to him, Then do you wish that we, having gone, may gather them? And he says, No; lest gathering the tares together you may at the same time along with them root up the wheat. Let both grow together till the harvest: and at the time of the harvest, I will say to the reapers, First gather the tares, and bind them in bundles, in order to burn them: and gather the wheat into my barn.
Then leaving the multitudes, He came into the house: and His disciples came to Him saying; Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field. And He responding said, The one sowing the good seed is the Son of man; and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the wicked one, read more.
and the enemy sowing them is the devil: and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are the angels. Then as the tares are gathered and burnt up with fire; so it will be in the end of the age. The Son of man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and those who do iniquity, and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. But let the one having ears, hear.
and the enemy sowing them is the devil: and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are the angels. Then as the tares are gathered and burnt up with fire; so it will be in the end of the age. The Son of man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and those who do iniquity, and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. But let the one having ears, hear.
Agriculture » Figurative » Sowing wheat, but reaping thorns
Agriculture » Figurative » Fallow ground
Ambassadors » Figurative
Therefore we are embassadors in behalf of Christ, as God is intreating you through us; we pray you in behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
Verse Concepts
for which I am an ambassador in chain; in order that in it I may preach boldly, as it behooves me to speak.
Verse Concepts
Ambush » Figurative
Ammi » Figurative » Name » Israel
Anchor » Figurative
which we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is in the veil,
Verse Concepts
Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Jesus, the one from Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all oppressed by the devil: because God is with Him.
Verse Concepts
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, and to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Verse Concepts
For in truth they were assembled together in this city, against thy holy Child Jesus, whom thou didst anoint; both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,
Verse Concepts
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy comrades.
Verse Concepts
Anointing » Figurative
But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.
Verse Concepts
You have an unction from the Holy One, and you all know.
Verse Concepts
And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.
Verse Concepts
Anointing » Figurative » Of spiritual gifts
But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.
Verse Concepts
You have an unction from the Holy One, and you all know.
Verse Concepts
And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.
Verse Concepts
Architecture » Figurative
in whom the entire edifice, being assimilated, increases into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom also you are built together into a habitation of God in the Spirit.
Armies » Figurative
And the number of the armies of the cavalry was two myriads of myriads: I heard the number of them.
Verse Concepts
Armor » Figurative
but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:
Verse Concepts
For the night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Therefore let us lay aside the works of the darkness, and let us put on the arms of the light.
Verse Concepts
by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left,
Verse Concepts
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of strongholds;
Verse Concepts
Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil, because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies. Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness, and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness, and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Armory » Figurative
Arrow » Figurative
Show 7 more verses
Ax » Figurative
But already the ax is laid to the root of the trees; therefore every tree not producing good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire.
Verse Concepts
Babes » Figurative » Of weak Christians
a teacher of the juveniles, having a form of knowledge and truth in the law;
Verse Concepts
And I, brethren, was not able to speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even babes in Christ.
Verse Concepts
For every one partaking of milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness; for he is a babe;
Verse Concepts
like newly born babes, desire the pure milk of the word, in order that you may grow thereby unto salvation:
Verse Concepts
Babylon » Figurative
And another second angel followed, saying, Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nation to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Verse Concepts
And the great city was divided into three parts, and cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came into remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the wrath of his indignation.
Verse Concepts
Balances » Figurative
And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, Come. And I saw; and behold a black horse; and the one sitting on him having a balance in his hand.
Verse Concepts
Bastard » Figurative
And if you are without chastisement, of which all have been partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
Verse Concepts
Beam » Figurative
But why do you see the mote which is in the eye of your brother, and do not recognize the beam which is in your own eye?
Verse Concepts
But why do you see the mote which is in the eye of your brother, and do not recognize the beam which is in your own eye?
Verse Concepts
Bear » Figurative
And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of lions: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
Verse Concepts
Bed » Figurative
Birds » Figurative
Birds » Figurative » Symbolical
Blackness » Figurative
Blackness » Figurative » Blackness of darkness
wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own disgraces; wandering stars, for which the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
Verse Concepts
Blasting » Figurative
Blemish » Figurative
in order that he might present to himself the glorious church, having not spot or wrinkle or any of such things; but that she might be holy and blameless.
Verse Concepts
but by the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and spotless:
Verse Concepts
Blood » Figurative » Of guilt
Blood » Figurative » Of judgments
because they shed the blood of saints and of prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; they are worthy.
Verse Concepts
Blood » Figurative » Of oppression and cruelty
Blood » Figurative » Of destruction
Blood » Figurative » Of victories
Bow » Figurative
And I saw, and behold, a white horse: and the one sitting on him having a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and that he might conquer.
Verse Concepts
Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Whosoever may have the sustenance of the world, and see his brother having need, and shut up his sympathies from him, how dwells the divine love of God in him?
Verse Concepts
For God is my witness, how I long after you in the affections of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Show 2 more verses
If then there is any consolation in Christ, if there is any comfort of divine love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercies,
Verse Concepts
Therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on affections of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
Verse Concepts
Bowl » Figurative
Boxing » Figurative
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air:
Verse Concepts
Bracelet » Figurative
Branch » Figurative » A title of Christ
Branch » Figurative » Pruning of
If any one may not abide in me, he is cast out as a branch, and withered; and they gather it, and cast it into the fire, and it is burnt.
Verse Concepts
And if certain ones of the branches were broken off, and you being a wild olive-tree are grafted in among them, and have become a partaker of the root of the fatness of the olive-tree;
Verse Concepts
For if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
Verse Concepts
Branch » Figurative
Every branch in me not producing fruit, He takes it away: and every one producing fruit, He purifies it, that it may produce more fruit. So ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch is not able to produce fruit of itself, unless it may abide in the vine; so you are not able, unless you may abide in me. read more.
I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.
I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.
Branch » Figurative » Fruitless, cut off
Every branch in me not producing fruit, He takes it away: and every one producing fruit, He purifies it, that it may produce more fruit.
Verse Concepts
If any one may not abide in me, he is cast out as a branch, and withered; and they gather it, and cast it into the fire, and it is burnt.
Verse Concepts
Branch » Figurative » Symbolic name of joshua
Brass » Figurative
Show 1 more verse
and his feet were like brass, as having been burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters,
Verse Concepts
Bread » Figurative
Because we, being many, are one bread, one body: for we all partake of one bread.
Verse Concepts
But he that gives seed to the sower, will also give bread to the eater, and multiply your sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:
Verse Concepts
Bread » Figurative » Christ
Then Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the One coming down from heaven, and giving life to the world. Then they said to Him, Lord, evermore give to us this bread. read more.
Then Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; the one coming unto me can never hunger, and the one believing on me shall never thirst.
Then Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; the one coming unto me can never hunger, and the one believing on me shall never thirst.
Breastplate » Figurative
but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:
Verse Concepts
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
Verse Concepts
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:
Verse Concepts
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
Verse Concepts
Breath » Figurative
Bride » Figurative
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God, prepared as a bride is adorned for her husband.
Verse Concepts
Both the Spirit and the bride are saying, Come. And let the one hearing say, Come. And let the one thirsting come; let the one who is willing receive the water of life freely.
Verse Concepts
Let us rejoice and be glad, and give glory to him! because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready. And it was given unto her that she should be clothed in linen, bright and clean. For the linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
And one of the seven angels having the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues, came and spoke with me, saying, Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Bridegroom » Figurative
Bridle » Figurative
But if any one seems to be religious, bridling not his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, the religion of that man is vain.
Verse Concepts
Brier » Figurative
Brimstone » Figurative
And the beast, and the false prophet along with him, who wrought miracles in his presence, by which he deceived those having received the mark of the beast, and those worshiping his image; and the two were cast alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.
Verse Concepts
And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and those sitting on them, having breastplates as of fire, and of hyacinth, and of brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as of the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceeds fire and smoke and brimstone. And from these three plagues the third of the men were slain, from the fire, and from the smoke, and from the brimstone, coming out of their mouth.
and he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, having been poured out without mixture in the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
But to the cowardly, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and the murderers, and the fornicators, and the sorcerers, and the idolaters, and all liars, shall be their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Verse Concepts
Builder » Figurative
Jesus says, Have you not read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner: this was with the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes?
Verse Concepts
This is the stone rejected by your builders, which has become the head of the corner.
Verse Concepts
Therefore to you who believe he is precious: but to the unbelievers, the stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the head of the corner, and the stone of stumbling, and the rock of offence,
Verse Concepts
for he anticipated a city having foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Verse Concepts
Building » Figurative
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle may be taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
Bulrush » Figurative
Bulwark » Figurative
Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
But they bind heavy burdens, and place them on the shoulders of the people; and they themselves are not willing to touch them with their finger.
Verse Concepts
And He said, Woe unto you, theologians! because you lay burdens on the people difficult to be borne, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.
Verse Concepts
Bear the burdens of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Verse Concepts
Burden » Figurative » Of the prophetic message
Burial » Figurative
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
Verse Concepts
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Verse Concepts
Caldron » Figurative
Canker » Figurative
and their word like gangrene will have eating. Of whom are Hymenaeus and Phyletus;
Verse Concepts
Captivity » Figurative
For of these are those creeping into houses, and leading captive little, silly women laden with sins, being led by divers lusts,
Verse Concepts
but I keep my body under, and enslave it, lest having preached the gospel to others, I myself may become disapproved.
Verse Concepts
but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Verse Concepts
and they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him (the Lord's servant) according to his will.
Verse Concepts
casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Verse Concepts
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Therefore he says, Having ascended upon high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to the people.
Verse Concepts
Cedar » Figurative
Chaff » Figurative
Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purify His threshing-floor, and gather His wheat into the garner, and will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Verse Concepts
Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purify His threshing-floor, and gather the wheat into His garner, and will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Verse Concepts
Chains » Figurative
For if God spared not the angels who sinned, but having sent them down to hell, committed them to chains of darkness to be kept unto judgment;
Verse Concepts
and the angels who kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, has he kept in eternal chains unto darkness unto the judgment of the great day:
Verse Concepts
And I saw an angel coming down out of the heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, and a great chain on his hand.
Verse Concepts
Chariot » Figurative » Chariots of God
And they had breastplates as breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses rushing to war.
Verse Concepts
Cherubim » Figurative
Children » Figurative
like newly born babes, desire the pure milk of the word, in order that you may grow thereby unto salvation:
Verse Concepts
When I was an infant, I talked like an infant, I thought like an infant, I reasoned like an infant: when I became a man, I put away the things of the infant.
Verse Concepts
Brethren, be not children in intellect: but be infants in evil, but be perfect in intellect.
Verse Concepts
Circumcision » Figurative
For I say that Christ has been made minister of circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises of the fathers,
Verse Concepts
where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: but Christ is all things, and in all.
Verse Concepts
in whom you are also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of depravity, in the circumcision of Christ;
Verse Concepts
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is circumcision that which is outwardly in the flesh. But he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Show 1 more verse
For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:
Verse Concepts
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of the jews
And the faithful ones who were of the circumcision, so many as came along with Peter, were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also;
Verse Concepts
and having known the grace of God which was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who seem to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision;
Verse Concepts
For many are incorrigible, speaking vain things and egotistical, especially those from the circumcision,
Verse Concepts
Therefore remember, that when you were Gentiles in the flesh, called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, made in the flesh with hands;
Verse Concepts
And when Peter went tip to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision interviewed him, say
Verse Concepts
and Jesus, called Justus, who being of the circumcision: these are my only fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, who have been made a comfort to me.
Verse Concepts
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of Christians
For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the flesh:
Verse Concepts
Cistern » Figurative
Cities » Figurative
but you have come to mount Zion, and to the heavenly Jerusalem, to the city of the living God, and to myriads of angels,
Verse Concepts
but now they seek a better country, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.
Verse Concepts
for he anticipated a city having foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Verse Concepts
for we have here no continuing city, but we are seeking unto one which is to come.
Verse Concepts
Citizens » Figurative
Then therefore you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens of the saints, and members of the household of God,
Verse Concepts
For our citizenship is in the heavens; whence we are indeed looking for our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Verse Concepts
Clay » Figurative
Has not the potter the right of the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
Verse Concepts
Cleanliness » Figurative
but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Verse Concepts
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstbegotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To the one loving us with divine love, and having washed us from our sins in His own blood,
Verse Concepts
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous that he may forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Verse Concepts
Cloak » Figurative
If I did not come and speak to them, they had not sin: now they have no excuse for their sin.
Verse Concepts
For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;
Verse Concepts
as free, and not as having the freedom as a cover of evil, but as servants of God.
Verse Concepts
Cloud » Figurative
Coal » Figurative
Cockatrice » Figurative
Commonwealth » Figurative » rv margin
For our citizenship is in the heavens; whence we are indeed looking for our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Verse Concepts
Cord » Figurative » Of friendship
Cord » Figurative » Of spiritual blessings
Cord » Figurative » Of life
Cord » Figurative » Of sin
Corn » Figurative
Truly, truly, I say unto you, Unless the grain of wheat having fallen into the ground may die, it remains alone; but if it may die, it produces much fruit.
Verse Concepts
Corn » Figurative » Symbolical
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Because it runs thus in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: and the one believing on him can not be ashamed.
Verse Concepts
Jesus says, Have you not read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner: this was with the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes?
Verse Concepts
This is the stone rejected by your builders, which has become the head of the corner.
Verse Concepts
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone,
Verse Concepts
For other foundation no one is able to lay beside the one which is laid, who is Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Have you not read the Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner:
Verse Concepts
And looking upon them, He said, What is that which has been written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner.
Verse Concepts
Corner-stone » Figurative
Corruption » Figurative » Of sin
because the one sowing to his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but the one sowing to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
Verse Concepts
But these, like irrational animals having been born naturally for capture and destruction, blaspheming those things in which they are ignorant; in their own corruption they will indeed corrupt themselves;
Verse Concepts
promising them liberty, they themselves being the slaves of corruption: for to whatsoever any one has been subordinated, to this he has become enslaved.
Verse Concepts
therefore indeed pursuant to hope, the creature itself shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.
Verse Concepts
through which precious and greatest promises have been given unto us; that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Verse Concepts
Corruption » Figurative » Mount of
Cow » Figurative
Cross » Figurative
But it would be impossible for me to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world:
Verse Concepts
And calling the multitude to Him with His disciples, He said to them, Whosoever wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Verse Concepts
Jesus looking on him loved him, and said to him, One thing is wanting to thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Verse Concepts
Then Jesus said to His disciples, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Verse Concepts
For many walk about, of whom I frequently spoke to you, and now I speak even weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Verse Concepts
Whosoever does not take his cross and follow after me, is not worthy of me.
Verse Concepts
And He spoke to all, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Verse Concepts
Whosoever does not carry his cross, and come after me, is not able to be my disciple.
Verse Concepts
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect. For the word of the cross is foolishness indeed to those who are lost; but to those who are saved it is the power of God.
But I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? then the offence of the cross would be done away.
Verse Concepts
Crown » Figurative
Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Verse Concepts
Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.
Verse Concepts
finally there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me in that day: not only to me, but to all those who with divine love, do love his appearing.
Verse Concepts
and chief Shepherd having appeared, you shall receive a crown of glory which will never fade away.
Verse Concepts
But every one contesting is abstinent in all things, they indeed also that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
Verse Concepts
I am coming quickly: hold fast that which you have, that no one may take your crown.
Verse Concepts
Crowns » Figurative
Crucifixion » Figurative
knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;
Verse Concepts
But those belonging to Christ Jesus have crucified carnality with the passions and lusts.
Verse Concepts
I am crucified along with Christ; and I live no longer, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Verse Concepts
But it would be impossible for me to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world:
Verse Concepts
Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
And He said, Father, Father, all things are possible to thee; take this cup from me; but not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Verse Concepts
Then Jesus said to Peter, Put thy sword in the scabbard: the cup which the Father gave me, shall I not drink it?
Verse Concepts
And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Verse Concepts
saying, Father, if this cup is willing to pass from me; moreover let not my will, but thine be done.
Verse Concepts
and he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, having been poured out without mixture in the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Show 3 more verses
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able. And He says to them, You shall indeed drink my cup, but to sit on my right, and on my left, this is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.
Cup » Figurative » Of salvation
Cup » Figurative » Of consolation
Cup » Figurative » Of joy
Curtains » Figurative
Darkness » Figurative » See also the following scriptures
For you have not come to the mountain that can be touched, and that is burnt with fire, and unto blackness and darkness, and tempest,
Verse Concepts
Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.
Verse Concepts
who delivered us from the power of darkness, and transplanted us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;
Verse Concepts
for you are all the sons of light, and the sons of day: we are not of night, nor of darkness;
Verse Concepts
And the fifth poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was filled with darkness; and they gnawed their tongues from the pain,
Verse Concepts
I being daily with you in the temple, you reached not out your hands unto me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Verse Concepts
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Verse Concepts
Then the king said to the servants, Having bound him feet and hands, cast him into the darkness which is without; and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
Verse Concepts
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into the darkness which is without: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
Verse Concepts
Dart » Figurative
in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
Verse Concepts
Deafness » Figurative » Of moral insensibility
He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; in order that they may not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and turn, and I shall heal them.
Verse Concepts
Because the heart of this people is waxed gross, and they heard heavily with their ears, and closed their eyes; lest they may see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I shall heal them.
Verse Concepts
Go to this people, and say, By hearing ye shall hear, and may not understand; and seeing you shall see, and may not perceive: for the heart of this people is waxed gross, and they heard with their ears heavily, and closed their eyes; lest they may see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I shall heal them.
Desert » Figurative
Dew » Figurative
Diligence » Figurative » hezekiah
Diligence » Figurative » Psalmist
Diligence » Figurative » Onesiphorus
and, being in Rome, he diligently sought me, and found me.
Verse Concepts
Diligence » Figurative » Apollos
And he was instructed in the way of the Lord, and zealous in spirit, was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John;
Verse Concepts
Diligence » Figurative » Titus
And we sent our brother along with him to them, whom we have tried, being frequently zealous in many things, but now much more zealous, with great confidence towards you.
Verse Concepts
Diligence » Figurative
Diligence » Figurative » Exemplified » Ruth
Diligence » Figurative » Apostles
And all day in the temple, and from house to house, they ceased not teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil: night and day working, that we should burden no one of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
Verse Concepts
Diligence » Figurative » Nehemiah and his helpers
Disease » Figurative
Ditch » Figurative
Divorce » Figurative
Dog » Figurative
Beware of dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the counterfeit circumcision.
Verse Concepts
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and harlots, and murderers, and idolaters, and every one doing and loving falsehood.
Verse Concepts
Door » Figurative » Closed
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; The holy, true one, the one having the key of David, the one opening, and no one shall shut; and the one shutting, and no one shall open; says these things.
Verse Concepts
When the landlord may rise up, and close the door, and you may begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying, Lord, open unto us; and responding he will say unto you, I know not whence you are.
Verse Concepts
And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.
Verse Concepts
Door » Figurative » Of opportunity
I know your works; behold, I have given before you an open door, which no one is able to shut: and you have a little power, and you have kept my word, and not denied my name.
Verse Concepts
for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing.
Verse Concepts
Door » Figurative » Door of hope
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
If I did not come and speak to them, they had not sin: now they have no excuse for their sin.
Verse Concepts
For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;
Verse Concepts
as free, and not as having the freedom as a cover of evil, but as servants of God.
Verse Concepts
Dress » Figurative » Filthy, of unrighteousness
Dross » Figurative
Drought » Figurative
Drunkenness » Figurative
Eagle » Figurative
Ear » Figurative » Anthropomorphic uses of
Earthquakes » Figurative
Eclipse » Figurative
Eye » Figurative » Of evil desire, never satisfied
because this is all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, which is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Verse Concepts
Eye » Figurative » The offending
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable to thee that one of thy members may perish, and not that thy whole body may go away into hell.
Verse Concepts
Famine » Figurative
Fat » Figurative
Feasts » Figurative
And He said to him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many; and at the hour, of the supper he sent his servants to say to those who were invited, Come; because they are now ready. And they all of one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a farm, and I have need having gone to see it: I pray thee have me excused. read more.
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove the same: I intreat thee have me excused. Another said, I have married a wife, and on this account I am not able to come. And the servant coming, announced these things to his lord. Then the land-lord being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and lead in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou didst command, and yet there is room. And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and hedges, and compel them to come in, in order that my house may be filled: for I say unto you, that no one of these men who have been invited shall taste of my supper.
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove the same: I intreat thee have me excused. Another said, I have married a wife, and on this account I am not able to come. And the servant coming, announced these things to his lord. Then the land-lord being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and lead in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou didst command, and yet there is room. And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the roads and hedges, and compel them to come in, in order that my house may be filled: for I say unto you, that no one of these men who have been invited shall taste of my supper.
And he says to me, Write, Blessed are they who have been called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And He says to me, These are the true words of God.
Verse Concepts
And Jesus responding, again spoke to them in parables, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is like a king-man, who made a marriage for his son. And he sent his servants to invite those who had been called to the marriage: and they were not willing to come. read more.
And again he sent other servants, saying; Speak to those who have been called, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatling are slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage. And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise: but the rest, taking his servants, insulted, and slew them. And the king was angry; and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their cities. Then he says to his servants, The wedding is ready, but those having been invited were not worthy. Go ye therefore to crossings of the roads, and so many as you may find, invite to the marriage. And those servants having gone out into the ways, led in all whom they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests. And the king having come in to look upon the guests, saw there a man not having on a wedding-garment. And he says to him, Comrade, how did you come in hither, not having the wedding-garment? And he was silent. Then the king said to the servants, Having bound him feet and hands, cast him into the darkness which is without; and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth. For many are called, but few elected.
And again he sent other servants, saying; Speak to those who have been called, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatling are slain, and all things are ready: come to the marriage. And they being careless, went away, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise: but the rest, taking his servants, insulted, and slew them. And the king was angry; and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their cities. Then he says to his servants, The wedding is ready, but those having been invited were not worthy. Go ye therefore to crossings of the roads, and so many as you may find, invite to the marriage. And those servants having gone out into the ways, led in all whom they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests. And the king having come in to look upon the guests, saw there a man not having on a wedding-garment. And he says to him, Comrade, how did you come in hither, not having the wedding-garment? And he was silent. Then the king said to the servants, Having bound him feet and hands, cast him into the darkness which is without; and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth. For many are called, but few elected.
And I saw one angel standing on the sun; and he cried with a great voice, saying to all the birds which fly in the midst of heaven, Come, gather yourselves to the great banquet of God;
Verse Concepts
Fence » Figurative
Fig tree » Figurative
But learn the parable from the fig-tree: when her branch may now be tender, and she may grow out leaves, know that the summer is nigh.
Verse Concepts
and the stars of the heaven fell upon the earth, as a fig-tree casting her unripe figs, when shaken by a mighty wind;
Verse Concepts
Fire » Figurative » Judgments
I have come to send fire on the earth; and what do I will, if it is already kindled?
Verse Concepts
Show 3 more verses
And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed about the camp of the saints, even the city which is beloved: and fire came down out of the heaven, and devoured them;
Verse Concepts
Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
Then will He also say unto those on the left, Depart from me, ye cursed, into eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.
Verse Concepts
But to the cowardly, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and the murderers, and the fornicators, and the sorcerers, and the idolaters, and all liars, shall be their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Verse Concepts
OMITTED TEXT
Verse Concepts
and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Verse Concepts
and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Verse Concepts
And he opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke came out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened from the smoke of the pit.
Verse Concepts
Fire » Figurative » Spiritual power
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but there is One coming after me more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
Verse Concepts
John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
Verse Concepts
Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
Then will He also say unto those on the left, Depart from me, ye cursed, into eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.
Verse Concepts
If thy hand or thy foot offends thee, cut them off and cast them from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into eternal fire.
Verse Concepts
OMITTED TEXT
Verse Concepts
Fire » Figurative » Of inspiration
Firebrand » Figurative
First fruits » Figurative
and not only so, but we ourselves, having the earnest of the Spirit, and we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of sons, the redemption of our body.
Verse Concepts
But if the first fruit was holy, the lump is also: if the root was holy, the branches are also.
Verse Concepts
But now Christ is risen from the dead, the firstfruit of them that slept.
Verse Concepts
But each one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; then they who are Christ's, at His coming:
Verse Concepts
Of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be some first fruit of his creations.
Verse Concepts
Fish » Figurative
Fishermen » Figurative
And He says to them, Follow after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Verse Concepts
Flax » Figurative » Smoking flax not quenched
The bruised reed He will not break, and He will not quench the smoking wick, until He may send forth judgment unto victory.
Verse Concepts
Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
But the works of carnality are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, debauchery, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, animosities, selfseekings, divisions, heresies, envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and things like unto these: which I tell you beforehand, as I did previously say to you, that those doing such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Flies » Figurative
Foot » Figurative
If thy hand or thy foot offends thee, cut them off and cast them from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into eternal fire.
Verse Concepts
Footstool » Figurative » The earth is God's
Heaven is my throne, and earth the footstool of my feet: What house will you build for me? says the Lord; Or what shall be the place of my rest?
Verse Concepts
Foreigner » Figurative
Then therefore you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens of the saints, and members of the household of God,
Verse Concepts
Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
Fountain » Figurative » Of the salvation of the gospel
because the Lamb in the midst of the throne will shepherdize them, and guide them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God will wipe every tear out of their eyes.
Verse Concepts
Fountain » Figurative » Of divine grace
Fountain » Figurative » The turgid, of the debasement of character
Fox » Figurative » Of heretics
Fox » Figurative » Of unfaithful prophets
Fox » Figurative » Of craftiness
And He said to them, Having gone, tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perfect healings to-day and to-morrow, and on the third day I am made perfect.
Verse Concepts
Furnace » Figurative » Of affliction
Furnace » Figurative » Of hell
and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Verse Concepts
and will cast them into the furnace of the fire: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Verse Concepts
And he opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke came out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened from the smoke of the pit.
Verse Concepts
Furnace » Figurative » Of lust
Gall » Figurative » Gall of bitterness
for I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity.
Verse Concepts
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Do you not know that those running in the stadium, indeed all run, and one receives the prize? So run, that you may receive it.
Verse Concepts
You were running well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?
Verse Concepts
having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.
Verse Concepts
but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Verse Concepts
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,
Verse Concepts
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air:
Verse Concepts
Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict
If after the manner of men I have fought with the wild beasts in Ephesus, what profit is it to me? If the dead rise not, let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die.
Verse Concepts
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Verse Concepts
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air:
Verse Concepts
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles the last, as exposed to death: that we may become a theater to the world, and to angels, and to men.
Verse Concepts
Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry
but I went up according to revelation; and I presented to them the gospel which I am preaching among the Gentiles, but privately to the prominent ones, lest perhaps I am running, or did run, in vain.
Verse Concepts
having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.
Verse Concepts
Gates » Figurative » Of salvation
Enter ye in through the narrow gate: because wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are, who are going in through it.
Verse Concepts
Gates » Figurative » Of death
Gates » Figurative » Of righteousness
Gates » Figurative » Of the gospel
Gates » Figurative » Of the grave
Gates » Figurative » Of the powers of hell (hades)
And I say to thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Verse Concepts
Gates » Figurative » Of the people of a city
Gilead » Figurative » Of prosperity
Girdle » Figurative
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
Verse Concepts
and in the midst of the candlesticks one like the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to his feet, and girded about the breast with a golden girdle.
Verse Concepts
and the seven angels, having the seven plagues, came out from the temple, clothed in clean, bright linen, and encircled about the breast with golden girdles.
Verse Concepts
Gleaning » Figurative
Gold » Figurative
But if any one builds upon the foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Verse Concepts
Grape » Figurative
and another angel came out from the altar, having power over the fire; and he called with a great voice to the one having the sharp sickle, Send in thy sharp sickle, and reap the clusters of the vintage of the earth; because her grapes are fully ripe. And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and reaped the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the wrath of God. And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out from the winepress, unto the trappings of the horses, one thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me not producing fruit, He takes it away: and every one producing fruit, He purifies it, that it may produce more fruit. So ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. read more.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch is not able to produce fruit of itself, unless it may abide in the vine; so you are not able, unless you may abide in me. I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch is not able to produce fruit of itself, unless it may abide in the vine; so you are not able, unless you may abide in me. I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.
Grape » Figurative » Fable of
Grape » Figurative » Proverb of
Grass » Figurative
Therefore all flesh is as grass, and all its glory as the flower of grass: the grass is withered, and the flower fell off;
Verse Concepts
and the rich man, in his humility: because as the flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun with a scorching wind has risen, and dried up the grass, and its flower fell off, and the beauty of its countenance perished: so indeed the rich man will pass away in his ways.
Gravel » Figurative
Hail » Figurative
And the temple of God was opened in the heaven and the ark of His covenant was seen in his temple, and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunders, and earthquakes, and a great hail.
Verse Concepts
And great hail like a talent comes down from the heaven upon the people; and the people blasphemed God, on account of the plague of the hail; because the plague of it was exceedingly great.
Verse Concepts
And the first sounded, and there were hail and fire mingled with blood, and cast to the earth: and the third of the earth was burnt up, and the third of the trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
Verse Concepts
Hammer » Figurative
Hand » Figurative
If thy hand or thy foot offends thee, cut them off and cast them from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into eternal fire.
Verse Concepts
And if thy hand may offend thee, cut it off: it is good for thee to go into life maimed, rather than having two hands to go away into hell, into the fire that can not be quenched.
Verse Concepts
OMITTED TEXT
Verse Concepts
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Elijah
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Against
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Christians
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number having believed, turned to the Lord.
Verse Concepts
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Unlimited
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Is mighty
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Not limited
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Heavy
Harvest » Figurative
Then He says to His disciples, The harvest truly is great and the laborers are few;
Verse Concepts
and the enemy sowing them is the devil: and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are the angels.
Verse Concepts
And He said to them, The harvest is indeed great, but the laborers are few: therefore pray you the Lord of the harvest, that He may send forth laborers into His harvest.
Verse Concepts
And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a great voice to the one sitting on the cloud, Send forth your sickle, and reap: because the hour of reaping has come; because the harvest of the earth is fully ripe.
Verse Concepts
Heifer » Figurative » Of the obedient
Heifer » Figurative » Of backsliders
Heir » Figurative
But if you belong to Christ then you are the seed of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
Verse Concepts
For so many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, Father. The Spirit Himself witnesses along with our spirit, that we are the children of God. read more.
And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
Hear, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen the poor in the world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him with divine love?
Verse Concepts
in order that, being justified by his faith, we may be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Verse Concepts
Helmet » Figurative
but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:
Verse Concepts
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Verse Concepts
Hen » Figurative
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!
Verse Concepts
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather thy children, in the manner in which a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye were not willing!
Verse Concepts
Highways » Figurative
This is the one, who is spoken of by Isaiah the prophet saying, The voice of one roaring in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight His paths.
Verse Concepts
Enter ye in through the narrow gate: because wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are, who are going in through it. Because narrow is the gate, and contracted the way, that leadeth into life, and few there are who find it.
Hooks » Figurative
Horn » Figurative » Of power
Horn » Figurative » Of divine protection
Hunting » Figurative
Husband » Figurative
Hyssop » Figurative » Of spiritual cleansing
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Because whom he did foreknow, he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
Verse Concepts
But we all, with unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
and having put on the new man, who is renewed into perfect knowledge according to the image of him who created him:
Verse Concepts
and to put on the new man, who has been created in harmony with God in the righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Verse Concepts
Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God; and we are. And on this account the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he may be made manifest, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is. Indeed every one having this hope on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
Image » Figurative » Man created in, of God
With it we bless the Lord, even the Father; and with it we scold the people, who have been made after the image of God:
Verse Concepts
Image » Figurative » Christ, of God
who is the image of the invisible God, being the first begotten of all creation,
Verse Concepts
who being the brightness of his glory, and the character of his person, and holding up all things by the word of his power, having made purgation of the sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Verse Concepts
Image » Figurative » Of jealousy
Incense » Figurative » Of praise
Incense » Figurative » Of prayer
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
Verse Concepts
Inheritance » Figurative
Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Verse Concepts
to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
Verse Concepts
And now I commend you to God and the word of His grace, who is able to edify you, and give you an inheritance among all the sanctified.
Verse Concepts
The Spirit Himself witnesses along with our spirit, that we are the children of God. And if children, indeed heirs; truly heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer together, in order that we may also be glorified together.
in order that, being justified by his faith, we may be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Verse Concepts
in whom we were also chosen by lot, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things within us according to the counsel of his own will; that we should be unto the praise of his glory, who first exercised hope in Christ: in whom you also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom, also having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, read more.
who is the earnest of our salvation, unto the redemption of the possession, unto the praise of his glory.
who is the earnest of our salvation, unto the redemption of the possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Interpreter » Figurative
Iron » Figurative
speaking lies in hypocrisy, having been cauterized as to their own conscience,
Verse Concepts
Irrigation » Figurative
But he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and each one shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Verse Concepts
I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
Verse Concepts
Jealousy » Figurative
For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God: for I espoused you to one husband, to present you a pure virgin to Christ;
Verse Concepts
Jewels » Figurative
Jezebel » Figurative
But I have it against you, that you suffer the woman Jezebel, who says herself to be a prophet, and teaches and deceives my servants to commit fornication, and to cat things sacrificed to idols.
Verse Concepts
Key » Figurative
Woe unto you, theologians! because you have taken away the key of knowledge: you did not come in, and you prohibited those who were coming in.
Verse Concepts
Kine (bovine) » Figurative
Lameness » Figurative
and make straight paths for your feet, in order that whatsoever is lame may not be turned out of the way, but rather may it be healed.
Verse Concepts
Lamp » Figurative
And we have the more certain word of prophecy; to which you do well giving heed, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day may dawn, and the morning-star may rise in your hearts:
Verse Concepts
For the light of the body is the eye. If thine eye may be clear, thy whole body will he lighted.
Verse Concepts
And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may light it:
Verse Concepts
Lasciviousness » Figurative
Laver » Figurative » In connection with
Laver » Figurative
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and those who conquer from the beast, and from his image, and from the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Verse Concepts
and before the throne a glassy sea like crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, are four living creatures filled with eyes in front and in the rear.
Verse Concepts
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
And He commanded them, saying, See, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
Verse Concepts
In the meantime, myriads of the multitude having gathered together, So that they trode on one another, He began to speak to His disciples first; Take heed unto yourselves from the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
Verse Concepts
And Jesus said to them; See and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, That it is because we did not take bread. And Jesus knowing said to them, Why do you reason among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because you did not take bread? read more.
Do you not yet understand? do you not remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? How do you not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread, to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Then they understood that He did not say to beware of the leaven of the (bread) of the Pharisees and Sadducees, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Do you not yet understand? do you not remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? How do you not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread, to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Then they understood that He did not say to beware of the leaven of the (bread) of the Pharisees and Sadducees, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Parable of
And he spake another parable unto them; The kingdom of the heavens is like unto the leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.
Verse Concepts
It is like leaven, which a woman having taken, hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened.
Verse Concepts
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of other evils
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
Verse Concepts
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Cleanse away the old leaven, in order that you may be a new lump, as you are free from leaven; for Christ has truly become our Passover. So let us feast, not on the old leaven, nor on the leaven of sin and iniquity, but on the unleavened bread of purity and truth.
Lebanon » Figurative
Leopard » Figurative » Taming of, the triumph of the gospel
Leopard » Figurative
Leviathan » Figurative
Liberty » Figurative
knowing that if each one may do good, he will receive this with the Lord, whether bond or free.
Verse Concepts
There is no longer Jew nor Greek, nor bond nor free, nor male and female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Verse Concepts
where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: but Christ is all things, and in all.
Verse Concepts
If therefore the Son may make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Verse Concepts
to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They responded to Him, we are the seed of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one: How do You say, that you shall be free?
Lily » Figurative » Of the lips of the beloved
Linen » Figurative » Pure and white, of righteousness
And it was given unto her that she should be clothed in linen, bright and clean. For the linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
Verse Concepts
and the seven angels, having the seven plagues, came out from the temple, clothed in clean, bright linen, and encircled about the breast with golden girdles.
Verse Concepts
Armies in the heaven follow him on white horses, clothed in linen, white and clean.
Verse Concepts
Lions » Figurative » Of a ruler's anger
Lions » Figurative » Of divine judgments
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:
Verse Concepts
Locusts » Figurative
Lukewarmness » Figurative
But I have something against you, because you have left your first love.
Verse Concepts
Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Verse Concepts
Show 2 more verses
Be you watchful, and strengthen the remaining things, which are about to die. For I have not found your works perfect before my God.
Verse Concepts
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would that you were either cold or hot. Thus because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am about to spew you out of my mouth.
Manna » Figurative
Let the one having ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches; unto the one conquering will I give to him of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone my new name having been written, which no one knows but the one receiving it.
Verse Concepts
I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and died; this is the bread coming down from heaven, that any one may eat of it, and not die. read more.
I am the living bread, having come down from heaven; if any one may eat of me the bread, he will live forever: and the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.
I am the living bread, having come down from heaven; if any one may eat of me the bread, he will live forever: and the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.
and they all did eat the same spiritual food;
Verse Concepts
Mansion » Figurative
Many mansions are in the house of my Father; but if it were not so, I would have told you; because I go to prepare a place for you.
Verse Concepts
Marriage » Figurative
Let us rejoice and be glad, and give glory to him! because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready. And it was given unto her that she should be clothed in linen, bright and clean. For the linen is the righteous acts of the saints. And he says to me, Write, Blessed are they who have been called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And He says to me, These are the true words of God.
because we are members of his body: on account of this a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife: and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak in reference to Christ and the church.
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
The kingdom of the heavens is like a king-man, who made a marriage for his son.
Verse Concepts
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For the foolish, taking their lamps, took no oil with themselves: read more.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. And the wise responded, saying, No, lest there may not be a sufficiency for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. And the wise responded, saying, No, lest there may not be a sufficiency for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.
Menstruation » Figurative
Messenger » Figurative
As has been written in the prophets; Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee;
Verse Concepts
for this is he, concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before my face, who will prepare thy way before thee.
Verse Concepts
This is he concerning whom it has been written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who will prepare thy way before thee.
Verse Concepts
Messenger » Figurative » Of satan
And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.
Verse Concepts
Mire » Figurative
Mirror » Figurative
For if any one is a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a mirror: for he recognized himself, and has gone away, and immediately forgot what kind he was.
But we all, with unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
For we now see through a mirror in an enigma; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know perfectly even as I am perfectly known.
Verse Concepts
Mocking » Figurative
Moon » Figurative » Shining of
And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may light it:
Verse Concepts
Mortar » Figurative
Moth » Figurative
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments have become moth-eaten:
Verse Concepts
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not corrupt, and thieves do not break through and steal:
Nail » Figurative
Net » Figurative
Show 10 more verses
Nettles » Figurative
Oak » Figurative
Offerings » Figurative
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
Verse Concepts
But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Verse Concepts
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Verse Concepts
Olive » Figurative » The wild, a figure of the gentiles; the cultivated, of the jews
For if you, having been cut off the olive tree which is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into the good olive tree: how much more shall these, who are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
Verse Concepts
And if certain ones of the branches were broken off, and you being a wild olive-tree are grafted in among them, and have become a partaker of the root of the fatness of the olive-tree; boast not against the branches: but if you boast, you are not bearing the root, but the root you. Then you will say, The branches were broken off, that I may be grafted in. read more.
Beautifully; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith, Think not high things, but fear. For if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
Beautifully; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith, Think not high things, but fear. For if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
Olive » Figurative » Of prosperity
Oven » Figurative
But if God so clothed the verdure of the field, existing today and tomorrow cast into the oven, how much more you, O ye of little faith?
Verse Concepts
And if God so clothes the verdure flourishing in the fields to-day, and to-morrow cast into the oven; how much more are you, O ye of little faith?
Verse Concepts
Palace » Figurative » Of a government
Palm tree » Figurative » Of the prosperity of the righteous
Palm tree » Figurative » Used as a symbol of victory
After these things I saw, and behold a great multitude, which no one was able to number, out of every nation, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands;
Verse Concepts
Pearl » Figurative
Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest they may trample them under their feet, and having turned round tear you to pieces.
Verse Concepts
Petroleum (?) » Figurative
Physician » Figurative
And Jesus responding said to them, They that are whole have not need of a physician, but they that are sick;
Verse Concepts
Physiology » Figurative
and not holding the Head, from which the entire body, by joints and ligaments being supplied and knitted together, increases the increase of God.
Verse Concepts
from whom the whole body, being assimilated and knitted together through every joint of the supply, according to the working in each several part, makes increase of the body in the edification of itself in divine love.
Verse Concepts
Pillar » Figurative
The one conquering, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God: and my new name.
Verse Concepts
Pillow » Figurative » Of false teachers
Pit » Figurative
Pit » Figurative » The bottomless pit
and they have over them a king, the angel of the bottomless pit, to him the name is Abaddon in Hebrew, and in Greek he has the name Apollyon.
Verse Concepts
and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and put his seal on him, that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years may be fulfilled: after these it behooves him to be loosed a little season.
Verse Concepts
And when they may finish their testimony, the beast which ascends up out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, and conquer them, and slay them.
Verse Concepts
The beast which you saw was, and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss, and go into perdition: and those dwelling upon the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will be astonished, seeing the beast, because he was, and is not, and will be.
Verse Concepts
And I saw an angel coming down out of the heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, and a great chain on his hand.
Verse Concepts
And the fifth angel sounded; and I saw a star having fallen from the heaven to the earth; and the key of the pit of the abyss was given to him. And he opened the pit of the abyss, and smoke came out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened from the smoke of the pit.
Plow » Figurative » Of afflictions
Plummet » Figurative
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit: because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Verse Concepts
And He lifting up His eyes to His disciples, said, Blessed are ye poor: because the kingdom of God is yours.
Verse Concepts
Pottery » Figurative
Has not the potter the right of the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
Verse Concepts
Pottery » Figurative » Of weakness, in the idol in nebuchadnezzars vision
Priest » Figurative
and didst make them a kingdom and priests unto our God: and they shall reign on the earth.
Verse Concepts
Blessed and holy is the one having part in the first resurrection: over these the second death has no authority, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
Verse Concepts
But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people unto conquest; in order that you may proclaim the virtues of the one having called you out of darkness unto his own marvelous light:
Verse Concepts
and He made us a kingdom, priests unto God even his Father; to him be glory and dominion unto the ages of the ages; amen.
Verse Concepts
Prisoners » Figurative
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, and to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Verse Concepts
Prize » Figurative
but there is one thing, indeed forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal unto the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Verse Concepts
Provoke » Figurative » Of mental incentive
Purification » Figurative
let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience,
Verse Concepts
Race » Foot race » Figurative
Do you not know that those running in the stadium, indeed all run, and one receives the prize? So run, that you may receive it.
Verse Concepts
You were running well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth?
Verse Concepts
having the word of life; unto my boasting in the day of Christ, because I did not run in vain, neither did I labor in vain.
Verse Concepts
Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us, looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Rain » Figurative
Ransom » Figurative
as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
Verse Concepts
the one having given himself a ransom for all, a testimony in due time;
Verse Concepts
Razor » Figurative
Reaping » Figurative
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
The bruised reed He will not break, and He will not quench the smoking wick, until He may send forth judgment unto victory.
Verse Concepts
And they departing, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out in the wilderness to see? a reed shaken by the wind?
Verse Concepts
Refining » Figurative » Of the corrective judgments of God
Refining » Figurative » Of the purity of the word of God
Refuge » Figurative » Of Christ
that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us,
Verse Concepts
Rending » Figurative » Symbol of the dissolution of a kingdom
Rending » Figurative
Resurrection » Figurative » Of regeneration
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
Verse Concepts
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Verse Concepts
You, who were dead in trespasses and in your sins,
Verse Concepts
created life in us in Christ, who were dead in trespasses, by grace you have been saved, and he has raised you up, and caused you to sit in the heavenlies, in Christ Jesus:
If then ye are risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting on the right hand of God;
Verse Concepts
Riches » Figurative
I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
Verse Concepts
River » Figurative » Of salvation
And he shewed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out from the throne of God and the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, is the tree of life, producing twelve manner of fruits, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
River » Figurative » Of grief
Rock » Figurative
and all did drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
Verse Concepts
And I say to thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Verse Concepts
Rope » Figurative » Of temptations
Rope » Figurative » Of affliction
Rope » Figurative » Of love
Sacrifices » Figurative
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
Verse Concepts
But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Verse Concepts
But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;
Verse Concepts
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Verse Concepts
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial
Those things which were gained to me, these I counted loss for the sake of Christ. Yes truly, I even counted all things loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I suffer the loss of all things, and I consider them but excrements, that I may gain Christ,
Sacrifices » Figurative » calves of the lips" signifying praise
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Ye are the salt of the earth; and if the salt may lose its savor, in what shall it be salted? It is yet without value, except having been cast out, to be trodden under feet by the people.
Verse Concepts
Therefore salt is good: but if the salt may lose its savor, with what shall it be salted?
Verse Concepts
For every one shall be salted with fire. Salt is good: but if the salt may become savorless, with what will you salt it? Have salt in yourselves, and live in peace with one another.
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how it behooves you to answer each one.
Verse Concepts
Sanctuary » Figurative
Sardius » Figurative
and the one sitting was in appearance like unto a jasper and a sardius stone: and a rainbow was around about the throne, in appearance like unto an emerald.
Verse Concepts
Sardonyx » Figurative » In the foundation of the heavenly city called the new jerusalem
the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, hyacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.
Verse Concepts
Saw » Figurative
Scepter (sceptre) » Figurative
Scorpion » Figurative » Of cruelty
Scorpion » Figurative » Of enemies
Scourging » Figurative » Of the oppressions of rulers
Scourging » Figurative » Of the evil tongue
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed unto the day of redemption.
Verse Concepts
Who also having sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Verse Concepts
in whom you also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom, also having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Verse Concepts
Labor not for the food that perishes, but the food that abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man gives to you: for this God the Father hath sealed.
Verse Concepts
Then having completed and sealed this fruit unto them, I will sail away for Spain by you;
Verse Concepts
saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we may seal the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of the sealed ones: a hundred and forty-four thousand were sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel?
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of secrecy
And I saw upon the right hand of the one sitting upon the throne a book having been written within and without, having been sealed with seven seals.
Verse Concepts
Serpent » Figurative
Servant » Figurative
saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we may seal the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Verse Concepts
promising them liberty, they themselves being the slaves of corruption: for to whatsoever any one has been subordinated, to this he has become enslaved.
Verse Concepts
For you were called unto liberty, brethren; only use not the liberty unto an occasion to the flesh, but through divine love serve one another.
Verse Concepts
So let a man consider us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Verse Concepts
as free, and not as having the freedom as a cover of evil, but as servants of God.
Verse Concepts
Then who is the faithful and wise servant, whom the lord placed over his household to give them their food in season? Happy is that servant whom, his lord having come, will find so doing. Truly I say unto you, that he will appoint him over all his possessions. read more.
But if the wicked servant may say in his heart, My lord delayeth; and may begin to smite his fellow-servants, and eat and drink with the drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and an hour in which he does not know, and he will cut him off, and will appoint his part with hypocrites: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
But if the wicked servant may say in his heart, My lord delayeth; and may begin to smite his fellow-servants, and eat and drink with the drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and an hour in which he does not know, and he will cut him off, and will appoint his part with hypocrites: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
Let your loins be girted, and your lamps burning; and be you like unto men waiting for their lord, when he may rise up from the marriage feast; in order that, coming and knocking, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord having come will find watching: truly I say unto you, that he will gird himself, and have them sit down, and having come will serve them. read more.
If at the second, and third, watch he may come, happy are ye. Know this, that if the landlord knew at what hour the thief cometh, he would not have permitted his house to be broken into. Be ye also ready: because at an hour you do not think the Son of man cometh. And Peter said to Him, Lord, do you speak this parable to us, or to all? The Lord said, Who then is the faithful, wise steward, whom the lord will establish over his house-hold, to give them their food in season? Happy is that servant, whom his lord having come shall thus find watching. Truly I say unto you, that he will establish him over all his possessions. But if that servant may say in his heart, my lord delayeth his coming, and may begin to smite the servants and handmaidens, and to eat and drink, and be drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour in which he does not know, and will cut him off, and will appoint his part with the unbelievers. But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But the one not knowing, and doing things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. But to every one to whom much is given, much will be required of him: and to whom they commit much, of him they will ask the more.
If at the second, and third, watch he may come, happy are ye. Know this, that if the landlord knew at what hour the thief cometh, he would not have permitted his house to be broken into. Be ye also ready: because at an hour you do not think the Son of man cometh. And Peter said to Him, Lord, do you speak this parable to us, or to all? The Lord said, Who then is the faithful, wise steward, whom the lord will establish over his house-hold, to give them their food in season? Happy is that servant, whom his lord having come shall thus find watching. Truly I say unto you, that he will establish him over all his possessions. But if that servant may say in his heart, my lord delayeth his coming, and may begin to smite the servants and handmaidens, and to eat and drink, and be drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day in which he does not expect, and in an hour in which he does not know, and will cut him off, and will appoint his part with the unbelievers. But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But the one not knowing, and doing things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. But to every one to whom much is given, much will be required of him: and to whom they commit much, of him they will ask the more.
Show 4 more verses
But which one of you, having a servant plowing or serving a shepherd, who will say to him, having come in from the field, Coming hither sit down immediately? But will he not say to him, Prepare what I may sup, and girding thyself, minister unto me, until I may eat and drink; and after these things you eat and drink? Whether does he thank the servant because he did the things which were commanded?
and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They responded to Him, we are the seed of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one: How do You say, that you shall be free? Jesus responded to them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, That every one doing sin is the slave of sin. read more.
But the slave abides not in the house forever; the Son abides forever.
But the slave abides not in the house forever; the Son abides forever.
Do you not know, that to whom you present yourselves servants unto obedience, ye are servants to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or obedience unto righteousness? But thanks be unto God, that whereas ye were servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the type of teaching into which ye were delivered: but having been made free from sin, ye became servants unto righteousness. read more.
I speak after the manner of a man on account of the weakness of your carnality. For as ye presented your members as servants unto impurity and lawlessness pursuant to lawlessness, so now present your members servants unto righteousness pursuant to sanctification. For when you were the servants of sin, you were free from righteousness. What fruit then had you at that time in those things in which you are now ashamed? for the end of these things is death. But now having been made free from sin, and having become servants unto God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.
I speak after the manner of a man on account of the weakness of your carnality. For as ye presented your members as servants unto impurity and lawlessness pursuant to lawlessness, so now present your members servants unto righteousness pursuant to sanctification. For when you were the servants of sin, you were free from righteousness. What fruit then had you at that time in those things in which you are now ashamed? for the end of these things is death. But now having been made free from sin, and having become servants unto God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.
Have you been called being a slave? let it not be a care to you: but if indeed you are able to become free, use it in preference. For the one having been called in the Lord, being a slave, is the Lord's freeman: likewise the one having been called, while free, is the slave of Christ. You have been bought with a price; be not the slaves of men.
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
And Jesus says to them, You will all be offended, because it has been written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Verse Concepts
Then Jesus says to them, You will all be offended in me this night: for it has been written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.
Verse Concepts
Truly, truly, I say unto you, the one coming not in through the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbing up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. And the one coming in through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear His voice: and he calls His own sheep by name, and leads them out. read more.
When He may put out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow Him: because they know his voice: but they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him: because they know not the voice of strangers. He spoke this parable to them: but they did not know what things He was speaking to them. Then Jesus said, Truly, truly, I say unto you, that I am the door of the sheep. All so many as came were thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: if any one may enter in through me, he shall be saved; he shall go in and come out, and find pasture. The thief does not come, but that he may steal, and slay, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. The hireling, and the one not being the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees away, and the wolf seizes and scatters them: because he is a hireling and there is not a care to him for the sheep. I am the Good Shepherd; I know mine, and mine know me, as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
When He may put out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow Him: because they know his voice: but they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him: because they know not the voice of strangers. He spoke this parable to them: but they did not know what things He was speaking to them. Then Jesus said, Truly, truly, I say unto you, that I am the door of the sheep. All so many as came were thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: if any one may enter in through me, he shall be saved; he shall go in and come out, and find pasture. The thief does not come, but that he may steal, and slay, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. The hireling, and the one not being the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees away, and the wolf seizes and scatters them: because he is a hireling and there is not a care to him for the sheep. I am the Good Shepherd; I know mine, and mine know me, as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Sheep » Figurative
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
What man of you, having a hundred sheep, and having lost one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the desert, and go after the lost one, until he may find it? And having found it, places it on his shoulders, rejoicing: and having come into the house, calls together the friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep which was lost. read more.
I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.
I say unto you that so there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, rather than ninety and nine just persons who have not need of repentance.
OMITTED TEXT What seems to you? if there may be a hundred sheep to one man, and one of them may go astray, does he not, leaving the ninety and nine, going to the mountains, seek that which has gone astray? And if it maybe that he finds it, truly I say unto you, that he rejoiceth more over it than over the ninety and nine that went not astray.
Sheep » Figurative » Of lost sinners
And seeing the multitudes, He was moved in compassion in their behalf, because they were fleeced and deserted, as sheep having no shepherd.
Verse Concepts
But go ye rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Verse Concepts
Sheep » Figurative » Of the defenselessness of servants of God (greek: diakonoi)
Behold, I send you forth like sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Verse Concepts
Sheep » Figurative » Of backsliders
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
And the God of peace, the one having raised up from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Verse Concepts
For you have wandered away like sheep; but you have now turned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
Verse Concepts
Then Jesus says to them, You will all be offended in me this night: for it has been written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.
Verse Concepts
Truly, truly, I say unto you, the one coming not in through the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbing up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. And the one coming in through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear His voice: and he calls His own sheep by name, and leads them out. read more.
When He may put out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow Him: because they know his voice: but they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him: because they know not the voice of strangers. He spoke this parable to them: but they did not know what things He was speaking to them. Then Jesus said, Truly, truly, I say unto you, that I am the door of the sheep. All so many as came were thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: if any one may enter in through me, he shall be saved; he shall go in and come out, and find pasture. The thief does not come, but that he may steal, and slay, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. The hireling, and the one not being the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees away, and the wolf seizes and scatters them: because he is a hireling and there is not a care to him for the sheep. I am the Good Shepherd; I know mine, and mine know me, as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
When He may put out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow Him: because they know his voice: but they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him: because they know not the voice of strangers. He spoke this parable to them: but they did not know what things He was speaking to them. Then Jesus said, Truly, truly, I say unto you, that I am the door of the sheep. All so many as came were thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: if any one may enter in through me, he shall be saved; he shall go in and come out, and find pasture. The thief does not come, but that he may steal, and slay, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. The hireling, and the one not being the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees away, and the wolf seizes and scatters them: because he is a hireling and there is not a care to him for the sheep. I am the Good Shepherd; I know mine, and mine know me, as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
Verse Concepts
For you have wandered away like sheep; but you have now turned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
Verse Concepts
And Jesus says to them, You will all be offended, because it has been written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Verse Concepts
and chief Shepherd having appeared, you shall receive a crown of glory which will never fade away.
Verse Concepts
Shepherd » Figurative » Of God's care
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to cyrus
Shepherd » Figurative
Shepherd » Figurative » Of prophets, priests, levites, and civil authorities
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
Show 3 more verses
Shield » Figurative » Of an entire army
Shield » Figurative » Of God's truth
The sick » Figurative
Sickle » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
And I saw, and behold a white cloud, and on the cloud one sitting like the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a great voice to the one sitting on the cloud, Send forth your sickle, and reap: because the hour of reaping has come; because the harvest of the earth is fully ripe. And the one sitting on the cloud thrust in his sickle to the earth; and the earth was reaped. read more.
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, himself also having a sharp sickle: and another angel came out from the altar, having power over the fire; and he called with a great voice to the one having the sharp sickle, Send in thy sharp sickle, and reap the clusters of the vintage of the earth; because her grapes are fully ripe. And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and reaped the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the wrath of God.
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, himself also having a sharp sickle: and another angel came out from the altar, having power over the fire; and he called with a great voice to the one having the sharp sickle, Send in thy sharp sickle, and reap the clusters of the vintage of the earth; because her grapes are fully ripe. And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and reaped the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the wrath of God.
Sieve » Figurative
Simon, Simon, behold, Satan sought you out, to sift you as wheat:
Verse Concepts
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » Figurative
Smoke » Figurative
Snare » Figurative » Of the devices of evil people to deceive the righteous
Snare » Figurative » Of the evils in life of wicked people
Snow » Figurative » Of purity
Sodom » Figurative » Of wickedness
Soldiers » Figurative » Of the Christian
Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil, because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies. Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. read more.
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness, and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness, and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Suffer affliction, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
Soldiers » Figurative » Of the divine protection
Soldiers » Figurative » Jesus called captain of our salvation
For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Verse Concepts
Son » Figurative » Of a person's relation to God
Sower » Figurative
Be not deceived; God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man may sow, that shall he also reap: because the one sowing to his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but the one sowing to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
Spring » Figurative » Corrupt
Whether does the fountain out of the same chink send forth sweet water and bitter?
Verse Concepts
Standard » Figurative
Stars » Figurative » Seven stars of the seven congregations
and the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven golden candlesticks are the seven churches.
Verse Concepts
and having in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth is going forth a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance like the sun shines in his strength.
Verse Concepts
Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Figurative » Crown of twelve stars
And there was a great sign in the heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;
Verse Concepts
Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
For it behooves the bishop to be blameless, as the steward of God; not audacious, not irascible, not given to wine, not a controvertist, not fond of filthy lucre;
Verse Concepts
as each one received the gift of grace, ministering the same to one another, as the good stewards of the manifold grace of God:
Verse Concepts
So let a man consider us, as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Here, moreover, it is required among stewards, that every one must be found faithful.
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Let your loins be girted, and your lamps burning; and be you like unto men waiting for their lord, when he may rise up from the marriage feast; in order that, coming and knocking, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord having come will find watching: truly I say unto you, that he will gird himself, and have them sit down, and having come will serve them. read more.
If at the second, and third, watch he may come, happy are ye.
If at the second, and third, watch he may come, happy are ye.
The Lord said, Who then is the faithful, wise steward, whom the lord will establish over his house-hold, to give them their food in season?
Verse Concepts
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the pounds
Then He said, A certain nobleman went to a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and return. And calling his ten servants, he gave to them ten pounds, and said to them, Operate till I come. But his citizens continued to hate him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this man to rule over us. read more.
And it came to pass, when he returned, having received the kingdom, and he said, that those servants should be called, to whom he had given the money, in order that he might know what each one had gained by their merchandise. And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained ten pounds. And he said to him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second one came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained five pounds. And he also said to him, Be thou over five cities. And the other one came, saying, Lord, behold, thy pound, which I had laid away in a napkin: for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou hadst not laid down, and thou reapest that which thou hast not sown. And he says to him, Out of thine own mouth I will judge thee, thou wicked servant. Didst thou know that I am an austere man, taking up what I have not laid down, and reaping what I have not sown? Wherefore indeed didst thou not put my money in the bank? and having come I would have received the same with the product. And he said to the bystanders, Take the pound from him, and give it to the one having ten pounds. And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds. I say unto you, that to every one having it shall be given; and from every one not having, it shall be taken away even that which he hath. Moreover bring these my enemies, not wishing me to rule over them, hither, and slay them before me.
And it came to pass, when he returned, having received the kingdom, and he said, that those servants should be called, to whom he had given the money, in order that he might know what each one had gained by their merchandise. And the first came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained ten pounds. And he said to him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in the least, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second one came, saying, Lord, thy pound has gained five pounds. And he also said to him, Be thou over five cities. And the other one came, saying, Lord, behold, thy pound, which I had laid away in a napkin: for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou hadst not laid down, and thou reapest that which thou hast not sown. And he says to him, Out of thine own mouth I will judge thee, thou wicked servant. Didst thou know that I am an austere man, taking up what I have not laid down, and reaping what I have not sown? Wherefore indeed didst thou not put my money in the bank? and having come I would have received the same with the product. And he said to the bystanders, Take the pound from him, and give it to the one having ten pounds. And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds. I say unto you, that to every one having it shall be given; and from every one not having, it shall be taken away even that which he hath. Moreover bring these my enemies, not wishing me to rule over them, hither, and slay them before me.
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
For as a man going away, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods, to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each one according to his own ability; and departed. The one having received the five talents going immediately, operated with the same, and made other five talents. read more.
Likewise the one having received two gained two others. And he having received one, having gone away, digged up the earth, and buried the money belonging to his lord. And after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes a reckoning with them. And the one having received the five talents coming to him brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou didst deliver unto me five talents: behold, I have gained other five talents. His lord said to him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou wast faithful over few things, and I will make thee ruler over many things: come thou into the joy of thy lord. And the one having received two talents, coming to him, said, Lord, thou didst deliver unto me two talents: behold, I have gained other two talents. And his lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou wast faithful over few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: come thou into the joy of thy lord. And the one having received one talent also coming, said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strewn: and being afraid, having gone away, I hid thy talent in the earth: behold, thou hast thine own. And his Lord responding said to him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, didst thou know that I gather where I have not sown, and reap where I have not strewn? Therefore it behooved thee to put my money in the bank, and having come, I would receive my own with the product. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to the one having ten talents. For to every one having it shall be given, and he shall superabound: but from the one not having shall be taken away even that which he has. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into the darkness which is without: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
Likewise the one having received two gained two others. And he having received one, having gone away, digged up the earth, and buried the money belonging to his lord. And after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes a reckoning with them. And the one having received the five talents coming to him brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou didst deliver unto me five talents: behold, I have gained other five talents. His lord said to him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou wast faithful over few things, and I will make thee ruler over many things: come thou into the joy of thy lord. And the one having received two talents, coming to him, said, Lord, thou didst deliver unto me two talents: behold, I have gained other two talents. And his lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou wast faithful over few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: come thou into the joy of thy lord. And the one having received one talent also coming, said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strewn: and being afraid, having gone away, I hid thy talent in the earth: behold, thou hast thine own. And his Lord responding said to him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, didst thou know that I gather where I have not sown, and reap where I have not strewn? Therefore it behooved thee to put my money in the bank, and having come, I would receive my own with the product. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to the one having ten talents. For to every one having it shall be given, and he shall superabound: but from the one not having shall be taken away even that which he has. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into the darkness which is without: and there shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described
And He also spoke to His disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was slandered to him as wasting his goods. And having called him, he said to him, What is this which I hear concerning thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou art not able to be steward any longer. And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, because my lord takes away my stewardship from me? I am not able to dig; I am ashamed to beg. read more.
I know what I shall do, in order that when I am deposed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. And calling each one of the debtors of his lord, he said to the first, How much do you owe my lord? And he said; A hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, Take your accounts, and sitting down quickly write fifty. Then he said to another one, And how much do you owe? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He says to him, Take your account, and write fourscore. And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness because he acted shrewdly: because the sons of this age are wiser in their generation than the sons of the light.
I know what I shall do, in order that when I am deposed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. And calling each one of the debtors of his lord, he said to the first, How much do you owe my lord? And he said; A hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, Take your accounts, and sitting down quickly write fifty. Then he said to another one, And how much do you owe? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He says to him, Take your account, and write fourscore. And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness because he acted shrewdly: because the sons of this age are wiser in their generation than the sons of the light.
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
This is the stone rejected by your builders, which has become the head of the corner.
Verse Concepts
Have you not read the Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner:
Verse Concepts
Unto whom going forth, to a living stone, indeed rejected by men, but elect with God, precious,
Verse Concepts
Jesus says, Have you not read in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner: this was with the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes? Therefore I say unto you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it. OMITTED TEXT
And looking upon them, He said, What is that which has been written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same has come to be the head of the corner. Every one having fallen on that stone will be dashed to pieces; and on whomsoever it may fall, it will grind him to powder.
Stones » Figurative » The true foundation
having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone,
Verse Concepts
For other foundation no one is able to lay beside the one which is laid, who is Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
And I say to thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Verse Concepts
And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
Stones » Figurative » Of temptation, "stone of stumbling,"
as has been written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Verse Concepts
who stumble over the word, disbelieving: unto which they indeed were appointed.
Verse Concepts
Stones » Figurative
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ, "a tested stone," "a precious stone," "a sure foundation,"
Stones » Figurative » Of the impenitent heart
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ, the water of life
and all did drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
Verse Concepts
Stones » Figurative » Of the witness of the spirit, the white stone
Let the one having ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches; unto the one conquering will I give to him of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone my new name having been written, which no one knows but the one receiving it.
Verse Concepts
Stork » Figurative
Straight » Figurative » Of righteousness, "straight paths,"
This is the one, who is spoken of by Isaiah the prophet saying, The voice of one roaring in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight His paths.
Verse Concepts
and make straight paths for your feet, in order that whatsoever is lame may not be turned out of the way, but rather may it be healed.
Verse Concepts
Stubble » Figurative » Of wicked people
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those holding the teachings of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the sons of Israel, and to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
Verse Concepts
Then let us no longer judge one another: but rather judge this, not to place before a brother an offence for a stumblingblock.
Verse Concepts
but we preach Christ having been crucified, to the Jews indeed a stumbling block, and to the Gentiles foolishness;
Verse Concepts
Woe unto you, theologians! because you have taken away the key of knowledge: you did not come in, and you prohibited those who were coming in.
Verse Concepts
Show 5 more verses
And David says, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them:
Verse Concepts
See lest this liberty of yours may become a stumblingblock to the weak. For if any one may see you having knowledge sitting at the table in the idol temple, will not the conscience of him, being weak, be encouraged to eat things sacrificed to the idols? For the weak one is destroyed by your knowledge, the brother for whom Christ died. read more.
And you, sinning so against the brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, are sinning against Christ. If indeed meat causes my brother to stumble, I never eat any more meat, in order that I may not lay a stumblingblock in the way of my brother.
And you, sinning so against the brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, are sinning against Christ. If indeed meat causes my brother to stumble, I never eat any more meat, in order that I may not lay a stumblingblock in the way of my brother.
Stumbling » Figurative » Stone of
whom you not seeing, love with divine love; on whom, not looking, but believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Verse Concepts
Why? Because they sought it not from faith, but as it were from works: they stumbled over the stone of stumbling, as has been written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Stumbling » Figurative » Causes of
Sun » Figurative
And there was a great sign in the heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;
Verse Concepts
And I saw one angel standing on the sun; and he cried with a great voice, saying to all the birds which fly in the midst of heaven, Come, gather yourselves to the great banquet of God;
Verse Concepts
and having in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth is going forth a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance like the sun shines in his strength.
Verse Concepts
The sun » Figurative
Swords » Figurative » Of judgments
Swords » Figurative » Of the malicious tongue
Swords » Figurative » Of war
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative
being manifest that you are the letter of Christ, having been ministered by us, having been written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God: not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh.
Verse Concepts
Tables » A slab upon which inscriptions were made » Figurative
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of the altar
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of the lord's supper
You are not able to drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you are not able to partake of the table of the Lord, and the table of demons.
Verse Concepts
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of idolatrous feasts
You are not able to drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you are not able to partake of the table of the Lord, and the table of demons.
Verse Concepts
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of charities
And the twelve calling to them the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing that we, leaving the word of God, serve tables.
Verse Concepts
Tears » Figurative
Temple » Figurative » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
the one opposing and exalting himself above everything that is called God or divinity; so that he sits in the temple of God, showing himself off that he is God.
Verse Concepts
The one conquering, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God: and my new name.
Verse Concepts
in whom the entire edifice, being assimilated, increases into a holy temple in the Lord;
Verse Concepts
Temple » Figurative » Of the corpse of jesus
Jesus responded and said to them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will rear it up.
Verse Concepts
and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Verse Concepts
And afterwards two false witnesses having come forward, said, He said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and build it in three days.
Verse Concepts
Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in behalf of his body, which is the church;
Verse Concepts
and himself is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, in order that in all things himself may be preeminent:
Verse Concepts
and has subordinated all things beneath his feet, and given him to be head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him who fills all things in all.
Temple » Figurative » Of the indwelling of God
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any one destroys the temple of God, him will God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which ye are.
And what harmony has the temple of God with idols? for we are the temple of the living God; as God said; I will live in them, and walk about among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Verse Concepts
Temple » Figurative » Sending forth the forces of righteousness against the powers of evil
And after these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in the heaven was open: and the seven angels, having the seven plagues, came out from the temple, clothed in clean, bright linen, and encircled about the breast with golden girdles. And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who liveth unto the ages of the ages. read more.
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels may be finished.
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no one was able to enter into the temple, until the seven plagues of the seven angels may be finished.
And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go and pour out the seven bowls of the wrath of God upon the earth. and the first went away, and poured out his bowl upon the earth. And a destructive and grievous sore came on the men having the mark of the beast, and those worshiping his image. And the second poured out his bowl upon the sea; and it became as it were the blood of a dead man: and every soul of life died, whatsoever were in the sea. read more.
And the third poured out his bowl upon the rivers and fountains of the waters; and they became blood. And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Thou art worthy, who is, and who was, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things; because they shed the blood of saints and of prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; they are worthy. And I heard one speaking from the altar, Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. And the fourth poured out his bowl upon the sun; and it was given unto him to scorch the people with fire. And the people were scorched with a great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, Who has power over these plagues: and they did not repent to give him glory. And the fifth poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was filled with darkness; and they gnawed their tongues from the pain, and they blasphemed the God of the heavens on account of their pains and on account of their sores, and did not repent of their works. And the sixth poured out his bowl upon the great river Euphrates; and his water was dried up, that the way of the kings who are from the rising of the sun may be prepared. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet; for these are the spirits of demons, working miracles, which go forth to the kings of the whole earth, to lead them together into the war of the great day of God Almighty. Behold, I am coming as a thief; blessed is the one watching and keeping his garments, in order that he may not walk about naked, and they may see his shame. And he led them into the place called Har-Mageden in the Hebrew. And the seventh poured out his bowl upon the air; and a great voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, It is done.
And the third poured out his bowl upon the rivers and fountains of the waters; and they became blood. And I heard the angel of the waters saying, Thou art worthy, who is, and who was, the Holy One, because thou hast judged these things; because they shed the blood of saints and of prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; they are worthy. And I heard one speaking from the altar, Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. And the fourth poured out his bowl upon the sun; and it was given unto him to scorch the people with fire. And the people were scorched with a great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, Who has power over these plagues: and they did not repent to give him glory. And the fifth poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was filled with darkness; and they gnawed their tongues from the pain, and they blasphemed the God of the heavens on account of their pains and on account of their sores, and did not repent of their works. And the sixth poured out his bowl upon the great river Euphrates; and his water was dried up, that the way of the kings who are from the rising of the sun may be prepared. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet; for these are the spirits of demons, working miracles, which go forth to the kings of the whole earth, to lead them together into the war of the great day of God Almighty. Behold, I am coming as a thief; blessed is the one watching and keeping his garments, in order that he may not walk about naked, and they may see his shame. And he led them into the place called Har-Mageden in the Hebrew. And the seventh poured out his bowl upon the air; and a great voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, It is done.
Temple » Figurative » Of the kingdom of Christ
And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a great voice to the one sitting on the cloud, Send forth your sickle, and reap: because the hour of reaping has come; because the harvest of the earth is fully ripe.
Verse Concepts
And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, himself also having a sharp sickle:
Verse Concepts
Theft and thieves » Figurative
Thorn » Figurative » Of afflictions
And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.
Verse Concepts
Thorn » Figurative » Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth
But the one sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word; and the care of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke out the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Verse Concepts
But others fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them.
Verse Concepts
Thorn » Figurative » Of the adversities of the wicked
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
and they are singing a new song before the throne, and in presence of the four living creatures, and the elders. And no one was able to learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand, who have been redeemed from the earth.
Verse Concepts
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Verse Concepts
But in addition to the things which having been spoken this is the principal thing: We have such a high priest, who sat on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Verse Concepts
And in their mouth no lie is found: for they are blameless.
Verse Concepts
Show 6 more verses
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, because it is the throne of God;
Verse Concepts
And the one swearing by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by Him that sitteth upon it.
Verse Concepts
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sitteth upon the throne, saying Amen; Hallelujah!
Verse Concepts
But when the Son of min may come in His glory, and all His angels with Him, then will He sit upon the throne of His glory:
Verse Concepts
And Jesus said to them, Truly I say unto you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man may sit upon the throne of His glory, you shall also sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Verse Concepts
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you, and peace, from the one who is, and who was, and who is coming; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
Verse Concepts
The one conquering, I will give unto him to sit with me on my throne, as I indeed have conquered, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Verse Concepts
Therefore being a prophet and knowing that God swore with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins One should sit upon the throne;
Verse Concepts
And there shall be no more curse. And the throne of God and the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Verse Concepts
After these things I saw, and behold a great multitude, which no one was able to number, out of every nation, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands; and they are crying with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God, the one sitting on the throne, and to the Lamb. And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and fell down before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, read more.
saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, to our God unto the ages of the ages: Amen. And one of the elders responded, to me saying, Who are these who are clothed in white robes, and whence came they? And I said unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me; These are those coming up out of great tribulation, who have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. On account of this they are before the throne of God, and they worship him day and night in his temple, and the one sitting upon the throne will spread his tabernacle over them. And they will never hunger or thirst any more; neither will the sun, or any heat, fall on them: because the Lamb in the midst of the throne will shepherdize them, and guide them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God will wipe every tear out of their eyes.
saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, to our God unto the ages of the ages: Amen. And one of the elders responded, to me saying, Who are these who are clothed in white robes, and whence came they? And I said unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me; These are those coming up out of great tribulation, who have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. On account of this they are before the throne of God, and they worship him day and night in his temple, and the one sitting upon the throne will spread his tabernacle over them. And they will never hunger or thirst any more; neither will the sun, or any heat, fall on them: because the Lamb in the midst of the throne will shepherdize them, and guide them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God will wipe every tear out of their eyes.
And the one sitting on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he says, Write: that these words are faithful and true.
Verse Concepts
Immediately I was in the Spirit: and behold, a throne was set in the heaven, and on the throne one sitting, and the one sitting was in appearance like unto a jasper and a sardius stone: and a rainbow was around about the throne, in appearance like unto an emerald. And around about the throne were twenty-four thrones: and on the thrones twenty-four elders are sitting, clothed in white garments; and upon their heads golden crowns. read more.
And from the throne lightnings and voices and thunders are going out; and seven lamps of fire are burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God: and before the throne a glassy sea like crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, are four living creatures filled with eyes in front and in the rear. And the first living creature was like unto a lion, and the second living creature was like unto a bullock, and the third living creature having the face as of a man, and the fourth living creature was like unto a flying eagle. And the four living creatures having six wings, one opposite one of them; filled with eyes without and within; and they cease not day and night, saying; Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Omnipotent, who was, and who is, and who is the one coming. And when the living creatures shall give glory and honor and thanksgiving to the one sitting upon the throne, who lives unto the ages of the ages, the twenty-four elders will fall down before the one sitting upon the throne, and will worship Him who lives unto the ages of the ages, and will cast their crowns before the throne,
And from the throne lightnings and voices and thunders are going out; and seven lamps of fire are burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God: and before the throne a glassy sea like crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, are four living creatures filled with eyes in front and in the rear. And the first living creature was like unto a lion, and the second living creature was like unto a bullock, and the third living creature having the face as of a man, and the fourth living creature was like unto a flying eagle. And the four living creatures having six wings, one opposite one of them; filled with eyes without and within; and they cease not day and night, saying; Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Omnipotent, who was, and who is, and who is the one coming. And when the living creatures shall give glory and honor and thanksgiving to the one sitting upon the throne, who lives unto the ages of the ages, the twenty-four elders will fall down before the one sitting upon the throne, and will worship Him who lives unto the ages of the ages, and will cast their crowns before the throne,
Tower » Figurative » Of divine protection
Treasure » Figurative » Of the graces of the spirit
Treasure » Figurative » Of the object of the affections
for where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.
Verse Concepts
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be.
Verse Concepts
Treasure » Figurative » Of spiritual understanding
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Verse Concepts
And He said to them, Therefore every scribe having been discipled into the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a man who is a landlord, who bringeth out of his treasure things both new and old.
Verse Concepts
Treasure » Figurative » Of spiritual calling
Because God is the one, having said; Out of the darkness the light shall shine, which shone in our hearts, to the enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;
Treasure » Figurative » Parable of
The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.
Verse Concepts
Treasure » Figurative » Gospel called
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;
Verse Concepts
Trees » Figurative
Trumpet » Figurative
therefore when you may do alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be glorified by the people: truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward.
Verse Concepts
Unction » Figurative
You have an unction from the Holy One, and you all know.
Verse Concepts
And the unction which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one may teach you: but as his unction teaches you concerning all things, and it is true, and it is no lie, and as he has taught you, abide in him.
Verse Concepts
Unicorn » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
Veil » Figurative
by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh,
Verse Concepts
Viper » Figurative
Ye serpents, generations of vipers, how can you escape from the judgment of hell?
Verse Concepts
And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them; O generations of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Verse Concepts
Then he said unto the multitudes coming out to be baptized by him; O generations of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Verse Concepts
Virgin » Figurative » Of the body of Christ (the ekklesia)
For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God: for I espoused you to one husband, to present you a pure virgin to Christ;
Verse Concepts
Virgin » Figurative » Of personal purity
These are they who have not been defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he may go. They have been redeemed from men, the first fruit unto God and the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
But concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give knowledge, as one having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
Verse Concepts
But whosoever stands firm in his heart, having no necessity, and has the right according to his own will, and has determined this in his heart, to keep his virgin, will do well.
Verse Concepts
of the cities Walls » Figurative » Of the new jerusalem
And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
having a wall great and high, having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written upon them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.
Verse Concepts
And he measured the wall of it, a hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of the man, that is of the angel. And the building of the wall was jasper: and the city pure gold, like transparent glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were ornamented with every precious stone: the first foundation, jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedon; the fourth, emerald; the fifth, sardonyx; read more.
the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, hyacinth; the twelfth, amethyst. The twelve gates are twelve pearls; each one of the gates was of one pearl. And the street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.
the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, hyacinth; the twelfth, amethyst. The twelve gates are twelve pearls; each one of the gates was of one pearl. And the street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:
Verse Concepts
Therefore draw nigh unto God; and resist the devil, and he will flee from you:
Verse Concepts
in order that we may not be gobbled up by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
Verse Concepts
And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went away to make war with the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus.
Verse Concepts
that we should be unto the praise of his glory, who first exercised hope in Christ:
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.
Verse Concepts
but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Verse Concepts
Beloved, I exhort you as pilgrims and strangers, to abstain from the carnal desire which wars against the soul;
Verse Concepts
For carnality wars against the Spirit, and the Spirit against carnality; for these are antagonistical to one another; so that you may not do the things which you may wish.
Verse Concepts
But every one contesting is abstinent in all things, they indeed also that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air: but I keep my body under, and enslave it, lest having preached the gospel to others, I myself may become disapproved.
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over death and the grave
But when this corruptible may put on incorruption, and this mortal may put on immorality, then shall the word which has been written be fulfilled, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?
War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on me.
Verse Concepts
And they conquered him through the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony; and with divine love they love not their life unto death.
Verse Concepts
Thanks be unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord: then therefore with the mind I serve the law of God; but with carnality the law of sin.
Verse Concepts
But thanks be unto God, who gives us our victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Encouraged in
You are of God, little children, and you have conquered them; because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.
Verse Concepts
and washed as to our body with purifying water: let us hold fast the testimony of hope steadfast; for the one having promised is faithful;
Verse Concepts
whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that it is for you to complete the same sufferings in this world along with your brotherhood.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Is against » death
Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might reconcile them whosoever were subject to bondage all their life through the fear of death.
Death the last enemy is destroyed.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Strengthened by God in
War » Figurative » Helped by God in
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith. Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness became filled up with dynamite, became mighty in war, put to flight the armies of the aliens: women receive their dead from a resurrection: some were tortured, not accepting deliverance; in order that they might receive a better resurrection: read more.
and others received the trial of scourgings and mockings, and still of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were tempted, they were burnt, they died by the edge of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, troubled, persecuted,
and others received the trial of scourgings and mockings, and still of bonds and imprisonment: they were stoned, they were tempted, they were burnt, they died by the edge of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, troubled, persecuted,
War » Figurative » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives
For I came to divide a man against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law: and the enemies of a man will be the inmates of his own house.
War » Figurative » Is against » The world
I have spoken these things to you, in order that you may have peace in me. In the world you have tribulation: but take courage; I have conquered the world.
Verse Concepts
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith. Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With prayer
praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Victory in, is from God
But thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and manifesting the fragrance of his knowledge through us in every place:
Verse Concepts
But thanks be unto God, who gives us our victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the flesh
But those belonging to Christ Jesus have crucified carnality with the passions and lusts.
Verse Concepts
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Thanks be unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord: then therefore with the mind I serve the law of God; but with carnality the law of sin.
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
but the Lord stood by me, and impowered me; in order that the preaching through me might be fulfilled, and all the Gentiles hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Verse Concepts
And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most delightfully I will glory the more in my infirmities, in order that the power of Christ may abide on me.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Exhorted to diligence in
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
Verse Concepts
Beloved, making all haste to write to you concerning our common salvation, I had need to write to you, exhorting you to agonize for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Thank God for victory in
Thanks be unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord: then therefore with the mind I serve the law of God; but with carnality the law of sin.
Verse Concepts
But thanks be unto God, who gives us our victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:
Verse Concepts
Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Must be put on
Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil,
Verse Concepts
For the night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Therefore let us lay aside the works of the darkness, and let us put on the arms of the light.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the devil
The God of peace will speedily crush Satan beneath your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
Verse Concepts
I have written unto you, fathers, because you have known him from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:
Verse Concepts
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Triumphant
But in all these we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Verse Concepts
casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour:
Verse Concepts
then therefore let us not sleep like the rest, but watch and be sober.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Must stand firm in
Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same; having faith and a good conscience; which some having cast away have made shipwreck concerning the faith;
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial
But every one contesting is abstinent in all things, they indeed also that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, do I thus fight not as beating the air: but I keep my body under, and enslave it, lest having preached the gospel to others, I myself may become disapproved.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same; having faith and a good conscience; which some having cast away have made shipwreck concerning the faith;
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same; having faith and a good conscience; which some having cast away have made shipwreck concerning the faith;
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness
Suffer affliction, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
Verse Concepts
On account of this I endure all things for the sake of the elect, in order that they may also have the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Mighty through God
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
War » Figurative » Comforted by God in
For we having come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but in everything being troubled; fightings without, fears within. But God, the one comforting the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the world
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith. Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
War » Figurative » Saints are all engaged in
having the same conflict as you saw in me, and now hearing me.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Called the good fight of faith
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Delivered by Christ in
And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and save me into his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Protected by God in
War » Figurative » Warfare of saints » Is not after the flesh
For walking in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh;
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » Under Christ, as our captain
For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With earnestness
Beloved, making all haste to write to you concerning our common salvation, I had need to write to you, exhorting you to agonize for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Not carnal
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of strongholds;
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over all that exalts itself
casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of God,"
Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The whole, is required
Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The breastplate of righteousness
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The belt of truth
Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The preparation of the gospel
and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The shield of faith
in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » The sword of the spirit
And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of light,"
For the night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Therefore let us lay aside the works of the darkness, and let us put on the arms of the light.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Those who overcome in, will eat of the hidden manna
Let the one having ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches; unto the one conquering will I give to him of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone my new name having been written, which no one knows but the one receiving it.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
Let the one having ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches; unto the one conquering will I give to him of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone my new name having been written, which no one knows but the one receiving it.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Sit with Christ on his throne
The one conquering, I will give unto him to sit with me on my throne, as I indeed have conquered, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Have the morning star
and I will give unto him the morning star.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Have the name of God written upon them by Christ
The one conquering, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God: and my new name.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Mere professors do not maintain
War » Figurative » Not be hurt by the second death
Let the one having ears, hear what the Spirit says to the churches; The one conquering can never be hurt by the second death.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Be pillars in the temple of God
The one conquering, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God: and my new name.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Have power over the nations
And the one conquering and holding my works until the end, I will give unto him authority over the nations:
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Have God as their God
The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Inherit all things
The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » Without earthly entanglements
No one operating as a soldier is entangled with the affairs of life; in order that he may please his commander.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » To be carried on » Under the lord's banner
War » Figurative » Be sons of God
The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of righteousness,"
by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Armor for
by the word of truth, by the power of God; through the arms of righteousness right and left,
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Be confessed by Christ in the presence of God the father
The one conquering shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and in the presence of his angels.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Be clothed in white clothing
The one conquering shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and in the presence of his angels.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Eat from the tree of life
Let the one having ears, hear what the Spirit says to the churches; to him who conquers I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Symbolized by a red horse
And there went out a red horse: and to him sitting on him it was given to take peace from the earth, and that they shall slay one another: and a great sword was given him.
Verse Concepts
War » Figurative » Not have their names blotted out of the book of life
The one conquering shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and in the presence of his angels.
Verse Concepts
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
Verse Concepts
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
Verse Concepts
And such were some of you: but you have washed, but you have been sanctified, but you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of our God.
Verse Concepts
Water » Figurative » Water of salvation
The one believing on me, as the Scripture said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.
Verse Concepts
And Jesus responded and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and the one who is speaking to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.
Verse Concepts
Water » Figurative » Water of affliction
Water » Figurative » water of Life
And he said to me, They are done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. To him who thirsts I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Verse Concepts
Both the Spirit and the bride are saying, Come. And let the one hearing say, Come. And let the one thirsting come; let the one who is willing receive the water of life freely.
Verse Concepts
but whosoever may drink of the water that I shall give to him shall never thirst; but the water which I shall give to him shall be in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.
Verse Concepts
And on the last great day of the feast, Jesus stood and continued to cry out, saying, If any one thirst, let him come and drink. The one believing on me, as the Scripture said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water. And He spoke this concerning the Spirit, whom those believing on Him were about to receive: for the Spirit was not yet; because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Water » Figurative » Domestic love
Way » Figurative » Of holiness
Way » Figurative » Doctrines taught by Christ
asked from him letters to Damascus against the synagogues, in order that if he should find any being of the way, both men and women, he might lead them bound to Jerusalem.
Verse Concepts
But I confess this to you, that according to the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of our fathers, believing all things which have been written in the law and in the prophets:
Verse Concepts
And Felix having learned more thoroughly the things concerning the way, deferred them, saying, When Lysias the chiliarch may come down, I will diagnose the things appertaining to you:
Verse Concepts
And at that time there was no small commotion concerning the way.
Verse Concepts
who after this way persecuted unto death, binding and committing to prison both men and women;
Verse Concepts
Way » Figurative » Jesus is the
Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh to the Father, but through me.
Verse Concepts
the Holy Spirit showing this, the way of the holies has not yet been made manifest, the first tabernacle yet standing:
Verse Concepts
Way » Figurative » Of righteousness, narrow
Criticise not, that you may not be criticised.
Verse Concepts
Or how will you say to your brother, Permit me, I will cast out the mote from your eye; and behold, there is a beam in your own eye?
Verse Concepts
Way » Figurative » Of sin, broad
Enter ye in through the narrow gate: because wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there are, who are going in through it.
Verse Concepts
Wheat » Figurative » Of God's mercy
Wheat » Figurative » Of self-rigteousness
Wheel » Figurative
Whirlwind » Figurative » Of the judgment of God
Whirlwind » Figurative » Of divine judgments
Whirlwind » Figurative » Of the fruits of unrighteousness
Whoredom » Figurative
Willow » Figurative
Wind » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
And the rain came down, and the rivers came, and the winds blew, and fell against that house; and it did not fall; for it was founded upon the rock.
Verse Concepts
Wind » Figurative » Of heresy
in order that we may be no longer infants, tossed by the waves and carried about by every wind of teaching, in the caprice of the people, in their craftiness, pursuant to their method of delusion;
Verse Concepts
Wind » Figurative » Of the spirit
The Spirit breathes on whom He willeth, and thou hearest His voice, but dost not know whence He cometh and whither He goeth; so is every one who has been born of the Spirit.
Verse Concepts
Wind » Figurative
Wine » Figurative » Of the joys of spiritual matters
Wine » Figurative » Of the divine judgments
Wine » Figurative » Of abominations
And another second angel followed, saying, Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nation to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
Verse Concepts
And the great city was divided into three parts, and cities of the Gentiles fell. And great Babylon came into remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the wrath of his indignation.
Verse Concepts
Wine » Figurative » Of the joy of wisdom
Wine press » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
And the angel cast his sickle into the earth, and reaped the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the wrath of God. And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out from the winepress, unto the trappings of the horses, one thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Wine press » Figurative » Treading the, of the sufferings of Christ
Witness » Figurative » Of instruction in righteousness
And I will give to my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.
Verse Concepts
Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
Behold, I send you forth like sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Verse Concepts
But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are rapacious wolves.
Verse Concepts
The hireling, and the one not being the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees away, and the wolf seizes and scatters them:
Verse Concepts
I know, that after my departure grievous wolves will rise up against you, not sparing the flock;
Verse Concepts
Wolf » Figurative » Of the reconciling power of the gospel
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ
And there was a great sign in the heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;
Verse Concepts
Women » Figurative » Of saints
These are they who have not been defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb whithersoever he may go. They have been redeemed from men, the first fruit unto God and the Lamb.
Verse Concepts
For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God: for I espoused you to one husband, to present you a pure virgin to Christ;
Verse Concepts
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For the foolish, taking their lamps, took no oil with themselves: read more.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Women » Figurative » Of evil people
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For the foolish, taking their lamps, took no oil with themselves: read more.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. And the wise responded, saying, No, lest there may not be a sufficiency for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. And afterwards the other virgins come, saying; Lord, lord, open unto us. And he responding, said; Truly I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.
and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. And the wise responded, saying, No, lest there may not be a sufficiency for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. And afterwards the other virgins come, saying; Lord, lord, open unto us. And he responding, said; Truly I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, because you know neither the day nor the hour.
Women » Figurative » Of backsliding
And the woman whom you saw is the great city, the one having dominion over the kings of the earth.
Verse Concepts
And the woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and gilded with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and the impurities of her fornication:
Verse Concepts
Worm » Figurative
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse
OMITTED TEXT
Verse Concepts
where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.
Verse Concepts
OMITTED TEXT
Verse Concepts
Wormwood » Figurative
Wrestling » Figurative
because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.
Verse Concepts
Yoke » Figurative
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Verse Concepts
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Related Topics
- Afflictions, Consolation During
- Alcohol
- Angels Doing God's Work
- Armor of God
- Arrows
- Arrows, Figurative Of
- Athletics
- Being Cleansed From Sin
- Biting
- Bowels
- Brass
- Breaking Chains
- Capstone
- Christ The Rock
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Christ, Names For
- Color
- Feet
- Fire Of Judgement
- Foundations
- Furnaces
- Goals
- God's Hand
- God's Salvation Made Known
- God, The Rock
- Hand Of God
- Hard Work And Perseverance
- Heart, Divine
- Heaven, Redeemed Community
- Hell, As An Experience
- Hindering God's Work
- Hindrances
- Holy Spirit, Types Of
- Hurricanes
- Iron
- Knowing God, Effects Of
- Light As Chaff
- Light, Spiritual
- Lucifer
- Marriage To God
- Marriage, Between God And His People
- Messianic Prophecies
- Names And Titles For Christ
- Names And Titles For Satan
- Names And Titles For The Christian
- Names And Titles For The Church
- Nets
- Overcomers
- Overcoming
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Overcoming Through Christ
- Participation, In Christ
- Prizes
- Prophecies Concerning Christ
- Punishment, By God
- Purity, Moral And Spiritual
- Race
- Reaping What You Sow
- Redemption
- Refuge
- Renewal
- Right Hand Of God
- Rivers
- Roots
- Salvation, Illustrations Of
- Sanctification, Means And Results
- Satan
- Self Denial
- Self Discipline
- Sheep
- Shields
- Social duties
- Spiritual Warfare
- Spiritual Warfare, Armour
- Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict
- Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
- Spiritual crowns
- Stumbling
- Suffering, Encouragements In
- Sun
- Symbols
- The Act Of Opening
- The Sun
- Throne
- Tools
- Treasure
- Types
- Unicorns
- Victory, Over Spiritual Forces
- Watchfulness, Of Believers
- What Heaven Will Be Like
- Wicked Described As
- Wings
- Yokes
- Armor
- Balance
- Cancer
- Crowns
- Defeat
- Defence, divine
- Discipleship, nature of
- Dross
- Enemies, of believers
- Eternal life, nature of
- Evil, victory over
- Principalities
- Worms
- 33 more topics on Figurative