Thematic Bible: Figurative
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Adultery » Figurative
Advocate » Figurative
My dear children, these things I write unto you, that ye may avoid sin. but if any man has failed, we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ the just.
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Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the sower
Then he talk'd to them much in parables, and said, a sower went out to sow. and in sowing, part of the grain fell in the high-way, and the fowls light and peck'd them up: another part fell upon stony places, where it had not much earth: and it soon sprung up, because the soil was shallow: read more.
so that as the sun arose it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away. another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it. but another part falling upon good soil, became fruitful, some grains yielding an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
so that as the sun arose it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away. another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it. but another part falling upon good soil, became fruitful, some grains yielding an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty.
when any one heareth the doctrine of the gospel, and considers it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away what was sown in his heart: he is the person meant by the high-way, where some of the seed was sown: but the stony ground, where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure: but having no root in him he has only an occasional faith: for as soon as any oppression or persecution arises upon account of the gospel, he presently relapses. read more.
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful: but the ground that received the grain, represents those, who hear the word, and consider it, who all become fruitful, some in one degree, and some in another.
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful: but the ground that received the grain, represents those, who hear the word, and consider it, who all become fruitful, some in one degree, and some in another.
a husbandman went out to sow his corn: and as he was sowing, some fell upon the beaten road, which was crush'd under foot, or devoured by the birds. some fell upon very stony ground, which no sooner sprung up, but it wither'd away, for want of moisture: some fell among thorns; but the thorns over-grew it, and starv'd it. read more.
but some of the corn fell into good soil, and grew up, yielding a hundred grains for one. then raising his voice he concluded with these words, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable; he answered, the secret circumstances of the divine dispensation may be clearly revealed to you, but to others only in parables, so that they don't observe what they see, nor comprehend what they hear. now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God. by the beaten road is meant, they who only hear: the word, by the lurking wiles of the devil, being hinder'd from taking root in their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. by the stony ground is understood such persons as receive indeed the doctrines they hear, with joy: but for want of resolution, believe only occasionally, and desert when the trial comes. the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage. but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.
but some of the corn fell into good soil, and grew up, yielding a hundred grains for one. then raising his voice he concluded with these words, he that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable; he answered, the secret circumstances of the divine dispensation may be clearly revealed to you, but to others only in parables, so that they don't observe what they see, nor comprehend what they hear. now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God. by the beaten road is meant, they who only hear: the word, by the lurking wiles of the devil, being hinder'd from taking root in their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. by the stony ground is understood such persons as receive indeed the doctrines they hear, with joy: but for want of resolution, believe only occasionally, and desert when the trial comes. the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage. but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.
Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the tares
Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field: but while the people slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. but when the blade was sprung up, and bore grain, the tares appeared too. read more.
so the servants of the yeoman came and said, Sir, did not you sow your field with good grain: how comes it then to have tares? 'tis some enemy, said he, has done this. the servants replied, shall we go then and pull them up? no, said he, lest in pulling up the tares, you should root up the wheat with them. let both grow together till the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will thus direct the reapers, first of all gather the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: then lodge the wheat in my barn.
so the servants of the yeoman came and said, Sir, did not you sow your field with good grain: how comes it then to have tares? 'tis some enemy, said he, has done this. the servants replied, shall we go then and pull them up? no, said he, lest in pulling up the tares, you should root up the wheat with them. let both grow together till the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will thus direct the reapers, first of all gather the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: then lodge the wheat in my barn.
Then Jesus leaving the multitude, went into the house: and his disciples coming to him, said, explain to us the parable of the tares of the field. he answered them, he that soweth the good seed, is the son of man: the field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one: read more.
the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels. as then the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; so shall it be at the conclusion of the age. the son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all that make others offend, and those who do iniquity; and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels. as then the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire; so shall it be at the conclusion of the age. the son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all that make others offend, and those who do iniquity; and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. then shall the just shine out like the sun, in the kingdom of their father. he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Agriculture » Figurative » Sowing wheat, but reaping thorns
Agriculture » Figurative » Fallow ground
Ambassadors » Figurative
we then are ambassadors for Christ, and 'tis God who makes you the offers by us: we pray you in the name of Christ, to make your peace with God.
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for which I am an embassador, tho' in chains: that I may duely represent it to the full.
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Ambush » Figurative
Ammi » Figurative » Name » Israel
Anchor » Figurative
might have strong consolation to serve as a sure and stedfast anchor to the soul: till it arrives within the veil,
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Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
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"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
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for it was truly against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, that Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, united themselves in this city,
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thou hast loved justice and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy peers."
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Anointing » Figurative
now it is God who keeps you fix'd in the doctrine of Christ; who has appointed me,
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As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair.
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but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.
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Anointing » Figurative » Of spiritual gifts
now it is God who keeps you fix'd in the doctrine of Christ; who has appointed me,
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As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair.
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but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.
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Architecture » Figurative
on which the whole structure rises with symmetry into a temple, consecrated by the Lord: who by his spirit has likewise made you a part of this divine mansion.
Armies » Figurative
and the number of the horse of that army were two hundred millions: for I heard them number'd.
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Armor » Figurative
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.
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by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
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our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts;
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put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits. wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. read more.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
Armory » Figurative
Arrow » Figurative
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Ax » Figurative
the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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Babes » Figurative » Of weak Christians
an instructer of the ignorant, a teacher to the weak, because you have a clear view of the true meaning of the law.
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However, I could not speak to you, my brethren, as to the spiritual, or as to the dispassionate, but as to novices in christianity.
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now he that is disciplined like a child, is not prepared for the doctrine of justification:
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which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
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Babylon » Figurative
And a second angel followed, saying, "Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, because she has made all nations drink of the deadly wine of her fornication."
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and the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
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Balances » Figurative
When he had opened the third seal, I heard the third animal say, "come and see." and I beheld, and saw a black horse; and he that sat on him had a balance in his hand.
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Bastard » Figurative
but if you were exempted from that discipline which others are subject to, then are you bastards, and not sons.
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Beam » Figurative
why do you observe the mote that is in your brother's eye, and not consider the beam that is in your own eye?
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How comes it, that you can see the mote in your brother's eye, and not see the beam that is in your own eye?
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Bear » Figurative
and the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his throne, and great authority.
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Bed » Figurative
Birds » Figurative
Birds » Figurative » Symbolical
Blackness » Figurative
Blackness » Figurative » Blackness of darkness
raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame: wandering lights, to whom is reserv'd the thickest darkness for ever.
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Blasting » Figurative
Blemish » Figurative
that he himself might make her appear illustrious to his own eye, a church without spot, or any thing like a defect; so as to be holy and irreprehensible.
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but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish:
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Blood » Figurative » Of guilt
Blood » Figurative » Of judgments
for they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: thou hast given them blood to drink; for they have deserv'd it."
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Blood » Figurative » Of oppression and cruelty
Blood » Figurative » Of destruction
Blood » Figurative » Of victories
Bow » Figurative
I look'd, and there was a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him, and he went forth like a conqueror, to gain conquests.
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Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?
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for God is my witness, that I love you with a christian tenderness.
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If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion,
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be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
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Bowl » Figurative
Boxing » Figurative
I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air.
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Bracelet » Figurative
Branch » Figurative » A title of Christ
Branch » Figurative » Pruning of
if a man abide not in me, he is cast away as withered branches that are gather'd up to be thrown into the fire, where they are burned.
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if then, some of the branches are broken off, and thou like a wild olive, were grafted in their place to partake of the root and sap of the olivestock;
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lest God should not spare you, since he did not spare even the natural branches.
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Branch » Figurative
every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he takes away: as for the branch that bears fruit, he prunes it clean, to make it more fruitful. you are already clean by the instructions I have given you. be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me. read more.
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
Branch » Figurative » Fruitless, cut off
every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he takes away: as for the branch that bears fruit, he prunes it clean, to make it more fruitful.
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if a man abide not in me, he is cast away as withered branches that are gather'd up to be thrown into the fire, where they are burned.
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Branch » Figurative » Symbolic name of joshua
Brass » Figurative
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when glowing in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
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Bread » Figurative
for the bread being one, as many as we are, we are one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
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now he that furnishes seed to the sower, and bread for food, shall furnish and multiply what you sow, and increase the fruits of your liberality.
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Bread » Figurative » Christ
Jesus answer'd, I assure you, Moses did not give you the celestial bread; but my father gives you the true celestial bread. for he who is descended from heaven, and gives life to the world, is the bread that is truely divine. then said they, Lord, evermore give us this bread. read more.
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
Breastplate » Figurative
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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Breath » Figurative
Bride » Figurative
and I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descend from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
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the spirit and the bride say, come. let him that heareth, say, come. let him that is a-thirst, come: and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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let us rejoyce, and triumph, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the lamb is come, and his spouse is already adorn'd. for she was permitted to be arrayed in fine linnen, clean and white: for the fine linnen represents the virtues of the saints."
Then there came to me one of the seven angels, who had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, "come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the lamb's wife."
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Bridegroom » Figurative
Bridle » Figurative
If a person of an ungovernable tongue pretends to religion, he abuses himself: for his religion is meer illusion.
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Brier » Figurative
Brimstone » Figurative
and the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles in his favour, by which he seduc'd those that had received the mark of the beast, and those that worshipped his image. these were both cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
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the horses I saw in my vision had this appearance: the riders had breast-plates of fire, of jacinth, and brimstone: the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire, smoke, and brimstone. by these three the third part of men were killed, by the fire, by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.
he shall drink of the wine of the divine vengeance, the strongest wine that can be poured out of the cup of his indignation; He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone, in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the lamb:
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but the fearful, and incredulous, the abominable, the murderer, the licentious, the poisoner, the idolater, and every lyar shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: this is the second death."
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Builder » Figurative
Jesus reply'd, did ye never read in the scriptures, " that very stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle, this the Lord effected, and it is marvellous in our eyes."
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this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle.
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trusts thereon shall not be confounded. it will prove an honour to you, who believe; but to the incredulous, the same stone, which is the chief of the angle,
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for he had in view the city, whose foundations are sure, the architect and founder being God.
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Building » Figurative
For I know, that if my body, which is but a tent for my sojourning upon earth, were dissolved, I have what is not fram'd by human art, but by the divine architect, a mansion eternal in the heavens.
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Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
for they load men with intolerable impositions, and will not take the least pains to ease them of the burthen: they do nothing but out of ostentation,
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but Jesus said, wo unto you likewise, doctors of the law; for you load men with insupportable burthens, the least part of which you will not yourselves bear:
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bear with one another's infirmities, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
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Burden » Figurative » Of the prophetic message
Burial » Figurative
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
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therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
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Caldron » Figurative
Canker » Figurative
and their doctrine will spread like the gangrene. Hymeneus and Philetus are such:
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Captivity » Figurative
Of this number are they, who insinuate themselves into families, to make a prey of the weaker sex, who are inveigled by their vitious suggestions, abetted by their own subtle passions,
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but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
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but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.
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and so they may rouze out of the snare of the devil, who leads them captive at his discretion.
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to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
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Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
wherefore 'tis said, " when he ascended up on high, he made a number of captives, and gave gifts to men."
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Cedar » Figurative
Chaff » Figurative
and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire."
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and with the fan in his hand he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will lay up the wheat in his grainery: but the chaff he will burn with inextinguishable fire.
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Chains » Figurative
for since God did not spare the angels, who had sinned, but having precipitated them to hell, confin'd them to chains of darkness, where they are reserv'd for judgment:
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and the angels which kept not their original dignity, but deserted their proper abode, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, to the judgment of the great day.
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Afterwards I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, with a great chain in his hand.
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Chariot » Figurative » Chariots of God
they were vested with breast-plates, as it were of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots and many horses running to battle.
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Cherubim » Figurative
Children » Figurative
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
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when I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I became a man, I laid aside my childish ways.
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Brethren, be not childish in understanding: be as innocent as babes, but use your understanding like men.
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Circumcision » Figurative
for I tell you, that Jesus Christ was a minister to the Jews, to manifest the veracity of God in fulfilling the promises made to the fathers:
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by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
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by whom also ye have obtain'd the true spiritual circumcision, not effected by men, when you were by a christian circumcision divested of all your carnal affections,
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for it is not the Jew in outward appearance, neither is it the external mark of circumcision: but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.
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for we are the genuine sons of Abraham, who worship God in the spiritual manner, and value no other dependance than that on Jesus Christ, without confiding in any external advantages:
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Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of the jews
all the Jewish converts, who came with Paul, were astonished to see that the gift of the holy spirit was diffused likewise among the Gentiles.
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Peter, and John, who were esteemed to be pillars, perceived the favour that was bestowed on me, they admitted me and Barnabas into fellowship, and agreed, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews.
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For there are many, especially among the Jews, who are obstinate, vain talkers and deceivers;
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Wherefore remember that you were heretofore Gentiles, being denominated the uncircumcised, by those who are the circumcised by a manual operation;
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and when Peter was return'd to Jerusalem, the Jewish converts objected to his conduct,
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Jesus, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are the only Jews who by assisting me in preaching the gospel,
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Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of Christians
for we are the genuine sons of Abraham, who worship God in the spiritual manner, and value no other dependance than that on Jesus Christ, without confiding in any external advantages:
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Cistern » Figurative
Cities » Figurative
but you are come to mount Sion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable congress of angels, to the general assembly,
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they desired therefore a better, that is, an heavenly country: so that God is very justly stiled their God: for he had appointed a city for them.
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for he had in view the city, whose foundations are sure, the architect and founder being God.
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for we have. no settled corporation here, but are in expectation of that which is approaching.
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Citizens » Figurative
Therefore now, you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and domesticks of God's family,
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but we are the denisons of heaven, from whence we expect the saviour Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Clay » Figurative
is not the potter the master of his own clay, of the same mass to make one vessel for use and ornament, and another for a meaner purpose?
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Cleanliness » Figurative
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
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and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth: unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins by his own blood,
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if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.
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Cloak » Figurative
if I had not appear'd, and inform'd them, they would have been innocent: but now they have no excuse for their sin.
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our address to you was without any flattery, as you yourselves can witness, and God is witness that we had no avarice to disguise.
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men. You are free, don't let your liberty serve as a pretext for vice: but act as the servants
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Commonwealth » Figurative » rv margin
but we are the denisons of heaven, from whence we expect the saviour Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Cord » Figurative » Of friendship
Cord » Figurative » Of spiritual blessings
Cord » Figurative » Of life
Cord » Figurative » Of sin
Corn » Figurative
verily, verily I say unto you, when a corn of wheat is thrown into the ground, there it lies a single grain unless it dies: but if it die, it becomes very fruitful.
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Corn » Figurative » Symbolical
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
wherefore it is said in the scripture, I lay in Sion the principal stone of the angle, a choice one of great value: he that
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Jesus reply'd, did ye never read in the scriptures, " that very stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle, this the Lord effected, and it is marvellous in our eyes."
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this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle.
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being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle:
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for no one can lay any other foundation, than what is laid, which is, that Jesus is the Messias.
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have you not read, said he, this passage of scripture, "the stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle.
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then Jesus looking upon them, said, what is the meaning then of that expression, "the stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief stone of the angle."
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Corner-stone » Figurative
Corruption » Figurative » Of sin
he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.
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But as for these, they have no more reason than brute beasts that are naturally made for hunting, and slaughter: so these who calumniate what they do not understand, shall receive the reward of their iniquity by perishing in their own corruption.
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whilst they promise others liberty, they themselves are slaves to their corrupt passions. for he that is vanquished, is a slave to the conqueror.
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and therefore hope to be removed from this slavish condition of mortality to the free inheritance of divine glory.
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by which we have receiv'd the most inestimable promises, that thereby you might become partakers of the divine perfections, after having escap'd from the corruption of a sensual world.
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Corruption » Figurative » Mount of
Cow » Figurative
Cross » Figurative
but far be it from me that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world is as contemptible to me, as I am to the world.
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Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.
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then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.
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Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
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for there are many that wander about, of whom I have frequently told you, and now repeat it with tears, that they are enemies to the cross of Christ:
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and he that does not take his cross, and so follow after me, is unworthy of me.
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Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
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and he that does not bear his cross, and tread in my steps, cannot be my disciple.
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for Christ did not send me to baptize: but to preach the gospel: tho' not with the preaching of the wise, lest the cross of Christ should have been hinder'd in its efficacy. For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine.
as for me, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why am I yet persecuted? for then there would not be so much objection to the doctrine of the cross.
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Crown » Figurative
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
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I have nothing more to do, but to receive the crown of virtue reserv'd for me, which the Lord, the just judge, will give me in that day: and not only to me, but to those also, who have long'd for his appearance.
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that when the sovereign pastor shall appear, you may carry off a glorious crown, that will never fade.
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every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.
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behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.
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Crowns » Figurative
Crucifixion » Figurative
considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.
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now they who belong to Christ, have crucified the animal nature with the affections and passions thereof.
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I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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but far be it from me that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world is as contemptible to me, as I am to the world.
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Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
saying, father, all things are possible to thee, take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.
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then said Jesus to Peter, sheath thy sword: the cup which my father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
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Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."
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he pray'd in these words, father, "O that you would divert this cup from me! nevertheless not my will, but thine be done."
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he shall drink of the wine of the divine vengeance, the strongest wine that can be poured out of the cup of his indignation; He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone, in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the lamb:
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but Jesus answered them, ye know not what ye ask. can ye bear to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? they said to him, we can. he replied, ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, I cannot grant to any but those whom my father has destin'd thereto.
Cup » Figurative » Of salvation
Cup » Figurative » Of consolation
Cup » Figurative » Of joy
Curtains » Figurative
Darkness » Figurative » See also the following scriptures
You do not approach to any thing corporeal, to scorching fire, to smoak, darkness, and tempest,
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Darkness » Figurative » power of darkness,
for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
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who has deliver'd you from the state of darkness, and has translated you into the kingdom of his beloved son.
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you inherit the advantages of meridian light: we are not involv'd in the obscurity of night.
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And the FIFTH angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their tongues for pain.
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I was daily with you in the temple, and you never offer'd to seize me: but now you have your hour, and the prince of darkness his day.
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Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
but the heirs to the kingdom shall be cast into the darkness without: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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then said the king to the servants, bind him hand and foot, take him away, and turn him out in the dark: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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take then that worthless fellow, turn him out in the dark, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Dart » Figurative
cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:
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Deafness » Figurative » Of moral insensibility
and hardned their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them."
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for the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."
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"go to this people and say, hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive. for the heart of this people is become gross, their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted and I should heal them."
Desert » Figurative
Dew » Figurative
Diligence » Figurative » hezekiah
Diligence » Figurative » Psalmist
Diligence » Figurative » Onesiphorus
but when he was at Rome, he enquired for me very diligently, and found me.
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Diligence » Figurative » Apollos
he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John.
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Diligence » Figurative » Titus
I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs.
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Diligence » Figurative
Diligence » Figurative » Exemplified » Ruth
Diligence » Figurative » Apostles
and every day either in the temple or in private houses they continued to preach and proclaim Jesus to be the Christ.
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Diligence » Figurative » Paul
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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Diligence » Figurative » Nehemiah and his helpers
Disease » Figurative
Ditch » Figurative
Divorce » Figurative
Dog » Figurative
be upon your guard against snarlers, against the contrivances of the crafty, against the spurious breed;
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"but without are the execrable, the poisoners, the licentious, the murderers, the idolaters, and all who are pleas'd with, or practise deceit.
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Door » Figurative » Closed
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write, "THESE things saith He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth what no man can shut; and shutteth what no man can open:
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when once the master of the family is enter'd in, and has fastned the door, you will stand without beating at the door, and cry, Lord, Lord, let us in: but he will answer, you are strangers to me.
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and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut.
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Door » Figurative » Of opportunity
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for tho' few in number, you have kept my word, and have not renounced my name.
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for I have a very fair and promising opportunity given me of propagating the gospel, tho' there are many opposers.
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Door » Figurative » Door of hope
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
if I had not appear'd, and inform'd them, they would have been innocent: but now they have no excuse for their sin.
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our address to you was without any flattery, as you yourselves can witness, and God is witness that we had no avarice to disguise.
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men. You are free, don't let your liberty serve as a pretext for vice: but act as the servants
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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
for what the world is so full of, sensuality, avarice, and pride, is not deriv'd from the creator, but is the offspring of a vicious world.
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Eye » Figurative » The offending
If your right eye insnare you, it is better to pull it out, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be cast into Gehenna.
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Famine » Figurative
Fat » Figurative
Feasts » Figurative
upon which Jesus said, a certain man made a great entertainment; where many were invited. at supper-time he sent his servant to tell the guests to come, because every thing was ready. but they were all of a mind in making some excuse: the first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, which I must needs go and see: therefore pray excuse me. read more.
another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, which I am going to prove: I beg you to excuse me. another said, I have married a wife: 'tis therefore impossible for me to come. so the servant return'd, and related the whole matter to his master, who in resentment said to his servant, go immediately into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring hither the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind. at length the servant said, sir, your orders have been executed, and still there is room. the master reply'd, go then to the high-ways and by-paths, and compel them to come in, that my house may be full. for I tell you that not one of those, who were invited, shall taste of my supper.
another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, which I am going to prove: I beg you to excuse me. another said, I have married a wife: 'tis therefore impossible for me to come. so the servant return'd, and related the whole matter to his master, who in resentment said to his servant, go immediately into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring hither the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind. at length the servant said, sir, your orders have been executed, and still there is room. the master reply'd, go then to the high-ways and by-paths, and compel them to come in, that my house may be full. for I tell you that not one of those, who were invited, shall taste of my supper.
and he said unto me, "write, happy are they who are invited to the marriage-supper of the lamb." and he said to me, "thus I have delivered the real oracles of God."
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And Jesus continued to speak to them in parables, and said, the kingdom of the Messiah is such, as when a certain king made a wedding-feast for his son. he sent out his servants to call those that were invited to the wedding: but they would not come. read more.
then he sent out other servants, saying, tell those who are invited, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and every thing is ready: come to the entertainment. but instead of showing any regard, they went their ways, one to his farm, another to his traffick. others seiz'd his servants, outrageously abused them, and slew them. when the king was informed of this, he was greatly incensed, and having order'd his forces to march, he put those murderers to death, and laid their city in ashes. then he said to his servants, the feast is ready, but they who were invited were very unworthy. go therefore into the high streets, and as many as ye find, invite to the marriage: accordingly they went about the streets, and assembled all they met indifferently, both good and bad: so that the hall was furnished with guests. but upon the king's coming in to see the guests, he observ'd one there without a wedding garment: and he said to him, friend, how came you in hither, without a wedding garment? and he was speechless. then said the king to the servants, bind him hand and foot, take him away, and turn him out in the dark: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. thus many are called, but few are converted.
then he sent out other servants, saying, tell those who are invited, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and every thing is ready: come to the entertainment. but instead of showing any regard, they went their ways, one to his farm, another to his traffick. others seiz'd his servants, outrageously abused them, and slew them. when the king was informed of this, he was greatly incensed, and having order'd his forces to march, he put those murderers to death, and laid their city in ashes. then he said to his servants, the feast is ready, but they who were invited were very unworthy. go therefore into the high streets, and as many as ye find, invite to the marriage: accordingly they went about the streets, and assembled all they met indifferently, both good and bad: so that the hall was furnished with guests. but upon the king's coming in to see the guests, he observ'd one there without a wedding garment: and he said to him, friend, how came you in hither, without a wedding garment? and he was speechless. then said the king to the servants, bind him hand and foot, take him away, and turn him out in the dark: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. thus many are called, but few are converted.
I saw likewise an angel standing upon the sun; and he cryed with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, "come and gather your selves together to the supper of the great God;
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Fence » Figurative
Fig tree » Figurative
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
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of heaven fell down to the earth, even as a fig-tree casteth its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind: the heaven disappeared as a book when it is rolled up:
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Fire » Figurative » Judgments
I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?
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they will spread on the surface of the earth, and encompass the camp of the saints, and the beloved city: and fire shall descend from God out of heaven, and devour them.
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Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
then will he say to those on the left, depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
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but the fearful, and incredulous, the abominable, the murderer, the licentious, the poisoner, the idolater, and every lyar shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: this is the second death."
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where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.
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and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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they shall cast the wicked into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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and he opened the bottomless pit, and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkned by reason of the smoke of the pit.
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Fire » Figurative » Spiritual power
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
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he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.
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Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
then will he say to those on the left, depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
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wherefore if thy hand or thy foot occasions thee to relapse, lop them off, and cast them away: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.
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where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.
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Fire » Figurative » Of inspiration
Firebrand » Figurative
First fruits » Figurative
and not only they, but even those who have the first fruits of the spirit, even we our selves do inwardly groan for the fruit of our adoption, by the deliverance of our body from corruption.
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Now if the first-fruits be holy, so is the whole product: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
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But Christ is actually risen, as previous to those who were dead.
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but every one in proper order: Christ has the precedence, next they who were Christians shall rise at his advent.
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'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.
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Fish » Figurative
Fishermen » Figurative
and he said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men:
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Flax » Figurative » Smoking flax not quenched
a bruised reed shall he not break, and smoaking flax shall he not quench, till he hath made justice victorious.
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Flesh » Figurative » Fruits of
now the effects of vicious passions are manifestly these, fornication, uncleanness, brutality, idolatry, poisoning, enmities, quarrels, emulations, animosities, strife, seditions, factions, envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like, concerning which I forewarn you now, as heretofore I have done, that they who practise such vices, shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Flies » Figurative
Foot » Figurative
wherefore if thy hand or thy foot occasions thee to relapse, lop them off, and cast them away: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.
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Footstool » Figurative » The earth is God's
and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
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Foreigner » Figurative
Therefore now, you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and domesticks of God's family,
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Fort » Figurative » Of God's care
Fountain » Figurative » Of the salvation of the gospel
for the lamb who is in the midst before the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them to living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
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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
but he answered them, go, tell that fox, that to-day and to-morrow I am casting out demons, and performing cures, and the third day my course will be finished:
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Furnace » Figurative » Of affliction
Furnace » Figurative » Of hell
and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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they shall cast the wicked into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
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and he opened the bottomless pit, and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkned by reason of the smoke of the pit.
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Furnace » Figurative » Of lust
Gall » Figurative » Gall of bitterness
for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin.
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Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain.
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You set out well in your course: who hath obstructed your progress in the truth?
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you, who display the doctrine of eternal life) that in the day of Christ I may have the satisfaction of not having pursued my laborious course in vain.
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I press towards the mark for the prize to which God has called me from above by Jesus Christ.
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Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us:
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I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air.
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Games » Figurative » Fighting wild "beasts", of spiritual conflict
besides, my engaging with those monsters, as I may say, at Ephesus, what advantage was it to me? if the dead don't rise, "let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die."
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I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:
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I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air.
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for it seems as if God had exposed us apostles the last upon the stage, as persons appointed to death. for we are made a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.
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Games » Figurative » Of a successful ministry
and I went up according to revelation, and communicated to them that gospel, which I preach among the Gentiles; but privately to those who were of note, lest the pains, that I have already taken, or may hereafter take in the gospel, should be in vain.
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you, who display the doctrine of eternal life) that in the day of Christ I may have the satisfaction of not having pursued my laborious course in vain.
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Gates » Figurative » Of salvation
Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.
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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 tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.
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Gates » Figurative » Of the people of a city
Gilead » Figurative » Of prosperity
Girdle » Figurative
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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and in the midst of the seven candlesticks, one who resembled the son of man, cloathed with a garment down to the foot, and girt below the breast with a girdle of gold.
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then the seven angels, who held the seven plagues, came out of the temple, cloathed in pure white linen, wearing upon their breasts girdles of gold.
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Gleaning » Figurative
Gold » Figurative
now if upon this foundation somebody builds gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: he that builds such work,
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Grape » Figurative
he also having a sharp sickle. and another angel came out from the altar, who presided over the fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, "stretch out thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are full ripe." so the angel stretch'd out his sickle to the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the divine vengeance. and the grapes were press'd without the City, and blood came out of the wine-press, even to the horse-bridles: for the space of sixteen hundred furlongs.
Grape » Figurative » Parables of the vine
I am the genuine vine, and my father is the vintager. every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he takes away: as for the branch that bears fruit, he prunes it clean, to make it more fruitful. you are already clean by the instructions I have given you. read more.
be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me. I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me. I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
Grape » Figurative » Fable of
Grape » Figurative » Proverb of
Grass » Figurative
for human nature is like grass, and all their glory like the flower of the herb, the herb withers, the flower droops,
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let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field. the sun is up and darts its rays, the grass is wither'd, its flowers droop, and all their beautiful appearance vanishes away. just so the rich man fades with all his projects.
Gravel » Figurative
Hail » Figurative
THEN the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, voices, and thunders, and an earthquake, and great hail.
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and there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a TALENT: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
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the first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, which fell upon the earth: and a third part of the earth, and a third part of the trees was burnt up, and all the green grass.
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Hammer » Figurative
Hand » Figurative
wherefore if thy hand or thy foot occasions thee to relapse, lop them off, and cast them away: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire.
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if even thy hand should make thee transgress, saw it off, and cast it away, it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than to have both hands and go into Gehenna, the unextinguishable fire:
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and if thy right hand insnare thee, it is better to saw it off, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be thrown into Gehenna.
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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 as the divine assistance accompany'd them, a great number of persons believed and became converts.
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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
the harvest indeed is plentiful, but the labourers are few:
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the enemy that sowed them is the devil: the harvest is the conclusion of the age: and the reapers are the angels.
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and he said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: intreat therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest.
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and a sharp sickle in his hand. and another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, "thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the reaping time is come; for the
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Heifer » Figurative » Of the obedient
Heifer » Figurative » Of backsliders
Heir » Figurative
and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.
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as many as are actuated by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. for the spirit you have received is not servile to keep you still in fear; but it is the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, that is, father. the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God. read more.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
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that being justified by his favour, we should have the inheritance of eternal life, according to our hopes.
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and because ye are sons, God has sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts, crying Abba, that is, father; so that thou art no longer a bond servant, but a son: and if a son, then an heir of God thro' Christ.
Helmet » Figurative
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
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Hen » Figurative
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not!
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"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest those, who are sent unto thee: how often would I have gather'd thy children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and ye would not?"
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Highways » Figurative
for it is of John the prophet Esaias spoke, when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths clear."
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Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous. but the gate which leads to life is narrow, and the way is difficult, and few there be that 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
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
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but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
Image » Figurative » Man created in, of God
By that we give praises to God the father: and that pronounces curses even against men, who are form'd after the divine resemblance.
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Image » Figurative » Christ, of God
he is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation.
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who being the radiation of his glory, and the imprest image of his substance, and governing all things by his powerful command, after having himself made expiation for our sins, sat down on the right hand of the divine majesty in the highest heavens.
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Image » Figurative » Of jealousy
Incense » Figurative » Of praise
Incense » Figurative » Of prayer
Incense » Figurative » Of an acceptable sacrifice
for Christ loved us, and for us gave himself an offering and a sacrifice acceptable to God.
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Inheritance » Figurative
are not all those spirits dispatch'd as ministers to take care of those who shall belong to the christian church.
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and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and partake of the inheritance of the saints, by believing on me."
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and now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to his gracious dispensation, which is able to improve you, and secure to you the inheritance with those who are sanctify'd.
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the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God. and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
that being justified by his favour, we should have the inheritance of eternal life, according to our hopes.
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It is by him, that we have a share in the inheritance, which was before allotted to us, in consequence of his design, who executes the whole plan, as he himself had contriv'd it: that we should celebrate his glory, who were the first that plac'd our hopes in Christ. by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised: read more.
and this is the pledge of our inheritance, being given for the deliverance of his peculiar people, to the display of his glory.
and this is the pledge of our inheritance, being given for the deliverance of his peculiar people, to the display of his glory.
Interpreter » Figurative
Iron » Figurative
broach'd by hypocrititical impostors, whose consciences are cauteriz'd,
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Irrigation » Figurative
he that planteth, and he that watereth, have the same design: and each shall receive his proper reward, in proportion to his own labour.
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I have planted, Apollos watered: but God gave the increase.
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Jealousy » Figurative
for I am jealous over you with religious jealousy: since I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
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Jewels » Figurative
Jezebel » Figurative
notwithstanding, I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezabel, who stiles herself a prophetess, and teaches and seduces my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
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Key » Figurative
wo unto you, doctors of the law; for after having taken the key of knowledge, you remain still in the dark, and hinder others, who desire to have light.
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Kine (bovine) » Figurative
Lameness » Figurative
clear the way for your feet, lest that which is lame should be quite out of joint, instead of being redress'd."
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Lamp » Figurative
Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.
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the eye is the light of the body: now if your eye be clear, your whole body will be enlightned.
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the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof.
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Lasciviousness » Figurative
Laver » Figurative » In connection with
Laver » Figurative
and I saw as it were a sea of glass, mingled with fire; and those that had been victorious over the beast, and over his image, and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, with their divine harps in their hands.
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Before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and towards the throne, and round about the throne were four ANIMALS full of eyes before and behind.
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Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of the hypocrisy of the pharisees
as he was then directing them diligently to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod,
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In the mean time thousands of people being gather'd about him, so as to trample upon one another, he first address'd himself thus to his disciples, beware of the corrupt doctrine of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
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and Jesus said to them, have a care of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees. upon which they said to one another, this comes from our not taking any bread. which Jesus perceiving, he said, distrustful men, why do ye trouble your heads about forgetting the bread? read more.
where's your understanding? don't you remember the five loaves among five thousand and how many baskets ye took away? nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye carried away? why, can't you perceive, that in cautioning you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees, I did not speak of bread? then they perceived, he did not caution them against the leaven of bread, but against the Pharisaick and Sadducean doctrine.
where's your understanding? don't you remember the five loaves among five thousand and how many baskets ye took away? nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye carried away? why, can't you perceive, that in cautioning you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees, I did not speak of bread? then they perceived, he did not caution them against the leaven of bread, but against the Pharisaick and Sadducean doctrine.
Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Parable of
Another of his parables was this; the gospel-state is like unto leaven, which a woman took and mixt with three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
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it is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven'd.
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Leaven (yeast) » Figurative » Of other evils
a little leaven affects the whole mass.
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Your levity is very indecent: don't you know that a little leaven infects the whole mass? purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, since you should be without leaven. for Christ our paschal lamb has been sacrificed for us. therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with unaffected sincerity and truth.
Lebanon » Figurative
Leopard » Figurative » Taming of, the triumph of the gospel
Leopard » Figurative
Leviathan » Figurative
Liberty » Figurative
and not to men: considering that whatever good any man doth, he shall be rewarded for it by the Lord, whether he be a slave or free.
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there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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by which there is now neither Greek, or Jew; circumcised, or uncircumcised; Barbarian, or Scythian; slave, or freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
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if the son therefore shall make you free, you will be free indeed.
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to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord."
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and the truth shall make you free. they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?"
Lily » Figurative » Of the lips of the beloved
Linen » Figurative » Pure and white, of righteousness
for she was permitted to be arrayed in fine linnen, clean and white: for the fine linnen represents the virtues of the saints."
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then the seven angels, who held the seven plagues, came out of the temple, cloathed in pure white linen, wearing upon their breasts girdles of gold.
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and the armies of heaven followed him upon white horses, cloathed in fine linnen, white and clean.
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Lions » Figurative » Of a ruler's anger
Lions » Figurative » Of divine judgments
Lions » Figurative » Of satan
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Locusts » Figurative
Lukewarmness » Figurative
nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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be watchful, and fortify the rest that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. but since thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Manna » Figurative
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
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I am the bread of life, your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and there they died. but this is the bread which came down from heaven, that he who eats thereof should not die. read more.
I am the living bread, that is come down from heaven: whosoever shall eat of this bread, shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
I am the living bread, that is come down from heaven: whosoever shall eat of this bread, shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
they all eat the same spiritual meat,
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Mansion » Figurative
in my father's house are many mansions; however, I have told you, I am going to prepare a place for you:
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Marriage » Figurative
let us rejoyce, and triumph, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the lamb is come, and his spouse is already adorn'd. for she was permitted to be arrayed in fine linnen, clean and white: for the fine linnen represents the virtues of the saints." and he said unto me, "write, happy are they who are invited to the marriage-supper of the lamb." and he said to me, "thus I have delivered the real oracles of God."
of which we are the several parts constituting his body. the scripture says, "for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be united to his wife, and they two shall be as one." these words contain a very mystical sense, I mean in reference to Christ and the church.
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
the kingdom of the Messiah is such, as when a certain king made a wedding-feast for his son.
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The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. five of them were wise, and five were foolish. they that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: read more.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. while the bridegroom tarried, they were drowsy and slept. and at midnight there was a sudden cry, see the bridegroom comes; go and meet him. then the virgins all arose, and trimmed their lamps. and the foolish said to the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. but the wise answered, for fear there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to those that sell; and buy for your selves. and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. while the bridegroom tarried, they were drowsy and slept. and at midnight there was a sudden cry, see the bridegroom comes; go and meet him. then the virgins all arose, and trimmed their lamps. and the foolish said to the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. but the wise answered, for fear there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to those that sell; and buy for your selves. and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut.
Menstruation » Figurative
Messenger » Figurative
It is written in the prophet, "behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee.
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for it is he that is meant in that passage, "behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee."
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he it is, of whom it is written, "behold, I send my messenger before you, who shall prepare the way for you."
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Messenger » Figurative » Of satan
and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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Mire » Figurative
Mirror » Figurative
for a bare auditor without practice is like one who sees his image form'd by a mirror: he takes a view, turns away, and instantly loses his appearance.
but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
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now we do but indirectly see the faint images of things; but then the objects themselves will be before our eyes; now I have a partial knowledge, but then shall I know, even as I myself am known.
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Mocking » Figurative
Moon » Figurative » Shining of
the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof.
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Mortar » Figurative
Moth » Figurative
your wealth is wasted, your wardrobe is devour'd by the worm,
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Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. but lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where there is neither moth, nor rust, nor corruption, nor thieves, nor violence to molest you.
Nail » Figurative
Net » Figurative
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Nettles » Figurative
Oak » Figurative
Offerings » Figurative
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
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I have now receiv'd the whole, and have more than sufficient: I am loaded with the presents you sent by Epaphroditus, which I have receiv'd as grateful incense, as a sacrifice which God accepts and approves.
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Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
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Olive » Figurative » The wild, a figure of the gentiles; the cultivated, of the jews
for if you were taken from the wild olive, which was natural to you, to be grafted into a good olive-stock of a different nature, with how much greater reason shall these who are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive-tree?
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if then, some of the branches are broken off, and thou like a wild olive, were grafted in their place to partake of the root and sap of the olivestock; don't triumph over the branches: or if you do, remember the root is not dependent upon you, but you upon the root. you will say then, "the branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in." read more.
well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear, lest God should not spare you, since he did not spare even the natural branches.
well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear, lest God should not spare you, since he did not spare even the natural branches.
Olive » Figurative » Of prosperity
Oven » Figurative
now if God thus adorns the flower of the field, which thriving to day, is to morrow thrown into the oven, how much more shall he provide for you, if you have any degree of faith?
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now if God thus cloaths the flowers, which exist to-day in the field, and to-morrow are thrown into the oven: how much more will he cloath you, O distrustful men?
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Palace » Figurative » Of a government
Palm tree » Figurative » Of the prosperity of the righteous
Palm tree » Figurative » Used as a symbol of victory
After this I beheld, and there was a great multitude, which no man could number, of every nation, tribe, people, and language, who stood before the throne, and before the lamb cloathed in white robes, having palms in their hands.
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Pearl » Figurative
Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest these trample them under foot, and those turn upon you and tear you.
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Petroleum (?) » Figurative
Physician » Figurative
but Jesus replied, they that are in health don't want a physician: but they that are sick.
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Physiology » Figurative
not adhering to the head, from which all the parts of the body derive its nutrition, and being firmly united together by its joints and ligaments, receives a divine increase.
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from which the whole body fitly framed, and compacted by the entire adherence and contribution of every part performing its respective function, increases and improves itself by the mutual concern of the parts.
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Pillar » Figurative
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
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Pillow » Figurative » Of false teachers
Pit » Figurative
Pit » Figurative » The bottomless pit
they had for their king the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek his name is Apollyon.
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then cast him into the bottomless pit, there shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should seduce the nations no more, till the thousand years should he fulfilled: and after that, he was to be loosed for a short time.
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when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit, will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.
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the beast that thou sawest, was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, shall wonder when they behold the beast that was, and is not, but shall be.
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Afterwards I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, with a great chain in his hand.
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And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. and he opened the bottomless pit, and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkned by reason of the smoke of the pit.
Plow » Figurative » Of afflictions
Plummet » Figurative
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
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Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.
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Pottery » Figurative
is not the potter the master of his own clay, of the same mass to make one vessel for use and ornament, and another for a meaner purpose?
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Pottery » Figurative » Of weakness, in the idol in nebuchadnezzars vision
Priest » Figurative
and hast made us kings and priests unto our God: and we shall reign on the earth."
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happy and holy are they that have part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God, and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
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and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
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who hath made us kings and priests to his God and father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Prisoners » Figurative
"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
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Prize » Figurative
I press towards the mark for the prize to which God has called me from above by Jesus Christ.
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Provoke » Figurative » Of mental incentive
Purification » Figurative
let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.
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Race » Foot race » Figurative
You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain.
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You set out well in your course: who hath obstructed your progress in the truth?
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you, who display the doctrine of eternal life) that in the day of Christ I may have the satisfaction of not having pursued my laborious course in vain.
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Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us: having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Rain » Figurative
Ransom » Figurative
as the son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for all.
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who gave himself for the redemption of all mankind: this is what was to be promulg'd in due time:
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Razor » Figurative
Reaping » Figurative
Reed » Figurative » Of weakness
a bruised reed shall he not break, and smoaking flax shall he not quench, till he hath made justice victorious.
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As they departed, Jesus said to the people, speaking of John, what did ye go to see in the desert? a reed shaken with the wind?
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Refining » Figurative » Of the corrective judgments of God
Refining » Figurative » Of the purity of the word of God
Refuge » Figurative » Of Christ
that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to deceive us, we, who have no other refuge to fly to, but to maintain our present hopes,
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Rending » Figurative » Symbol of the dissolution of a kingdom
Rending » Figurative
Resurrection » Figurative » Of regeneration
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
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therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
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When you were in that destructive state of transgression and sin,
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did raise us all, who were in that deadly state of sin, to life by Christ, for by grace ye are saved: he hath raised us up together, and made us partakers of his heavenly kingdom.
If then you are risen with Christ, seek the things, that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God.
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Riches » Figurative
I counsel thee to purchase of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be cloathed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and an ointment for thine eyes to make you see clear.
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River » Figurative » Of salvation
Then he shewed me a pure river of living water, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the lamb. in the midst of the area, surrounded by the river, was the tree of life, which had twelve fruit-seasons, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
River » Figurative » Of grief
Rock » Figurative
and all drank the same spiritual drink: (for they drank of what flowed from the spiritual rock: and that rock was Christ.)
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and I tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.
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Rope » Figurative » Of temptations
Rope » Figurative » Of affliction
Rope » Figurative » Of love
Sacrifices » Figurative
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
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I have now receiv'd the whole, and have more than sufficient: I am loaded with the presents you sent by Epaphroditus, which I have receiv'd as grateful incense, as a sacrifice which God accepts and approves.
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and if my blood should serve as a libation to ratify your faith, I should rejoice and congratulate with you all thereupon;
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Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
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Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial
these advantages I renounce for Christ, nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, 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; but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be cast out and trod under foot.
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salt is good, but if the salt has lost its savour, with what shall it be recovered?
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such a one shall be consumed by fire, but the offering that is salted shall be preserv'd from corruption. salt is good, but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? don't lose your seasoning, nor your peaceable behaviour to one another.
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
let an air of modesty appear in all your discourse; and let it be seasoned with discretion, in making a proper reply, when you are call'd into question.
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Sanctuary » Figurative
Sardius » Figurative
he that sat, appear'd to the sight, like a jasper, and a sardine stone: and there was an arch like a rain-bow, round about the throne, which had the appearance of an emerald.
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Sardonyx » Figurative » In the foundation of the heavenly city called the new jerusalem
the fifth, of sardonyx; the sixth, of sardius; the seventh, of chrysolite; the eighth, of beryl; the ninth, of a topaz; the tenth, of a chrysoprasus; the elventh, of a jacinth; the twelfth, of an amethyst.
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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
grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom you are sealed against the day of deliverance:
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and mark'd me with his seal, and given me the earnest of the spirit in my heart.
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by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised:
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work not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto everlasting life, and which the son of man shall give unto you, for to him it is that the father, that is God, has given his credentials.
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when I have dispatch'd this affair, and have secur'd to them this collection, I will come to you in my way to Spain.
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saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads." And I heard the number of those who were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred forty and four thousand, of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of secrecy
And I saw in the right hand of him that sate on the throne, A BOOK written within and on the backside, sealed with seven SEALS.
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Serpent » Figurative
Servant » Figurative
saying, "hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads."
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whilst they promise others liberty, they themselves are slaves to their corrupt passions. for he that is vanquished, is a slave to the conqueror.
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for, brethren, you have been called to liberty. only abuse not this freedom as a pretext to vice, but in offices of love be as servants one to another.
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Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries.
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men. You are free, don't let your liberty serve as a pretext for vice: but act as the servants
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If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant, who shall be found so employed, at his master's return. I tell you, he shall make him steward of all his estate. read more.
but if he be dishonest, and says to himself, my Lord delays coming, and shall pretend to assault his fellow-servants, and spend his time with sots: the master of that servant will come in a day when he least expects it, and at an hour he is not aware of; and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
but if he be dishonest, and says to himself, my Lord delays coming, and shall pretend to assault his fellow-servants, and spend his time with sots: the master of that servant will come in a day when he least expects it, and at an hour he is not aware of; and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Let your loins be girt, and your lamps burning: imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door. happy those servants, whom the master at his arrival shall find thus watching: I assure you, he shall gird himself, and make them sit at table, and will come to serve them. read more.
happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes. if the master of a house knew at what hour the thief would come, no doubt he would be on his guard, and not suffer him to break into his house. be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him. then Peter said to him, Lord, do you apply this similitude to us, or to all in general? Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant, whom his master at his return shall find so employ'd. I assure you, he will intrust him with the management of his whole estate. but if the servant should say within himself, my master delays his return; and fall a beating his fellow-servants, indulging himself in eating and drinking to excess. his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity. but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes. whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.
happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes. if the master of a house knew at what hour the thief would come, no doubt he would be on his guard, and not suffer him to break into his house. be ye therefore likewise prepar'd; for the son of man will come, when you least expect him. then Peter said to him, Lord, do you apply this similitude to us, or to all in general? Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant, whom his master at his return shall find so employ'd. I assure you, he will intrust him with the management of his whole estate. but if the servant should say within himself, my master delays his return; and fall a beating his fellow-servants, indulging himself in eating and drinking to excess. his master will return on a day he does not expect him, and a an hour he is ignorant of; he will separate him from the rest, and give him a treatment answerable to his infidelity. but the servant, who knows his master's will, and prepares not himself, nor executes his orders, shall receive many stripes. whereas he that does not know it, and does things worthy of chastisement, shall receive fewer stripes. for to whom much is given, of him shall much be required, and the more a man has been trusted, the greater will be the demand.
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Who of you having a servant, that plows, or feeds your cattle, will immediately upon his coming from field, say to him, come and sit at table? won't he rather say, get ready my supper, dress yourself, and wait upon me, till I have done eating and drinking; after that, take your meal? will he think himself oblig'd to that servant for doing what he was order'd? I believe not.
and the truth shall make you free. they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?" Jesus answered them, I declare unto you, whosoever committeth sin, is a slave to sin. read more.
a slave has no right to be in the house for life: but the son is settled there.
a slave has no right to be in the house for life: but the son is settled there.
by no means. know ye not, that to whom ye subject your selves vassals at command, his vassals you are whom you thus obey; the vassals either of sin to destruction, or of obedience to justification? but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed. being then set free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. read more.
(I allude to civil affairs, because of your unacquaintedness with spiritual matters:) as then you made your natural faculties subservient to impurity, and all manner of vice; make them now subservient to virtue and holiness. for when ye were the vassals of sin, ye were not in the service of virtue. what benefit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? since they terminated all in death. but now being set free from sin, and actually in the service of God, the present advantage you reap is holiness, and the future everlasting life.
(I allude to civil affairs, because of your unacquaintedness with spiritual matters:) as then you made your natural faculties subservient to impurity, and all manner of vice; make them now subservient to virtue and holiness. for when ye were the vassals of sin, ye were not in the service of virtue. what benefit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? since they terminated all in death. but now being set free from sin, and actually in the service of God, the present advantage you reap is holiness, and the future everlasting life.
were you called being a slave? be not perplex'd about it; but if you can obtain your freedom, don't refuse it. for the slave that turns christian, is the Lord's freedman: likewise, the freeman that becomes a convert is Christ's servant. have you been redeemed from slavery? then, don't turn slaves.
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
and Jesus said to them, this night you will all be staggered upon my account: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered."
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then said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from me this night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered."
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I assure you, he that entreth not by the door into the sheep-fold, but climbeth up some other way, is a thief and a robber. but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep. the porter lets him in, and the sheep know his voice: he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out to pasture. read more.
when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Jesus talk'd to them in this figurative way: but they did not understand the meaning of his discourse. Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold. they who have personated me, are all thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not follow them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture. the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages. I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep. but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock. the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep. I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me, (as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them. other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Jesus talk'd to them in this figurative way: but they did not understand the meaning of his discourse. Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold. they who have personated me, are all thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not follow them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture. the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages. I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep. but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock. the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep. I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me, (as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them. other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
Sheep » Figurative
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it? and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders? and when he comes home, call his friends and neighbours together, and say to them, rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep, that was lost? read more.
I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.
I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.
from whence the son of man is come, in order to save those that were lost. If a man has an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray, do you think he would not leave the ninety and nine in the mountains, and go in search for that which was gone astray? and if he happen to find it, you may be sure he is more affected with that one, than with the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Sheep » Figurative » Of lost sinners
but when he saw how the multitude were fatigued and dispers'd like so many sheep without their Pastors, he was moved with compassion, and said to his disciples,
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but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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Sheep » Figurative » Of the defenselessness of servants of God (greek: diakonoi)
By your mission you will be expos'd like sheep in the midst of wolves: be then as circumspect as serpents, and as inoffensive as doves:
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Sheep » Figurative » Of backsliders
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
May the God of peace, who has raised from the dead our Lord Jesus (who by the blood of the eternal covenant is become the grand pastor of
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for you were as sheep going astray, but now you are brought back to the pastor and overseer of your souls.
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then said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from me this night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered."
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I assure you, he that entreth not by the door into the sheep-fold, but climbeth up some other way, is a thief and a robber. but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep. the porter lets him in, and the sheep know his voice: he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out to pasture. read more.
when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Jesus talk'd to them in this figurative way: but they did not understand the meaning of his discourse. Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold. they who have personated me, are all thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not follow them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture. the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages. I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep. but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock. the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep. I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me, (as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them. other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
when he lets out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: because they know his voice. a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Jesus talk'd to them in this figurative way: but they did not understand the meaning of his discourse. Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold. they who have personated me, are all thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not follow them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture. the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages. I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep. but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock. the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep. I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me, (as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them. other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to jesus
I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep.
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for you were as sheep going astray, but now you are brought back to the pastor and overseer of your souls.
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and Jesus said to them, this night you will all be staggered upon my account: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered."
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that when the sovereign pastor shall appear, you may carry off a glorious crown, that will never fade.
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Shepherd » Figurative » Of God's care
Shepherd » Figurative » A name given to cyrus
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Shepherd » Figurative » Of prophets, priests, levites, and civil authorities
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
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Shield » Figurative » Of an entire army
Shield » Figurative » Of God's truth
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Sickle » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
again I looked, and I saw a white cloud, and there was sitting upon the cloud one like the son of man, having a crown of gold upon his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. and another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, "thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the reaping time is come; for the harvest of the earth is ripe." so he that sat on the cloud, stretch'd out his sickle to the earth; and the earth was reaped. read more.
Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. and another angel came out from the altar, who presided over the fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, "stretch out thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are full ripe." so the angel stretch'd out his sickle to the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the divine vengeance.
Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. and another angel came out from the altar, who presided over the fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, "stretch out thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are full ripe." so the angel stretch'd out his sickle to the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the divine vengeance.
Sieve » Figurative
Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.
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Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » Figurative
these things have an allegorical meaning: the two women signify the two covenants, the one from mount Sinai, which is represented by Agar, whose children were born in a state of servitude. this Agar answers to the Jerusalem now in being, for she is in servitude with her children:
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 set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits. wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. read more.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.
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Soldiers » Figurative » Of the divine protection
Soldiers » Figurative » Jesus called captain of our salvation
For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings.
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Son » Figurative » Of a person's relation to God
Sower » Figurative
be not deceived, God will not be mocked: for what a man soweth, that shall he also reap: he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.
Spring » Figurative » Corrupt
does a fountain throw up salt water and fresh, by the same conveyance?
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Standard » Figurative
Stars » Figurative » Seven stars of the seven congregations
the conceal'd meaning of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and of the seven golden candlesticks, is this: the seven stars signify the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw, signify the seven churches.
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in his right hand he held seven stars: out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shining in his full glory.
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Stars » Figurative » Of the deliverer
Stars » Figurative » Crown of twelve stars
and there appeared a great wonder in heaven, a WOMAN invested with glory like the sun: the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
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Steward » Figurative » Must be faithful
for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.
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as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.
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Let men consider us, as the ministers of Christ, who dispense the divine mysteries. now it is required in a steward, that he be found faithful.
Steward » Figurative » The faithful steward described
Let your loins be girt, and your lamps burning: imitate those servants who stand waiting for their master's return from the wedding, to let him in as soon as he comes to the door. happy those servants, whom the master at his arrival shall find thus watching: I assure you, he shall gird himself, and make them sit at table, and will come to serve them. read more.
happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes.
happy are the servants he finds in such a state, whether it be at the second or at the third watch of the night, when he comes.
Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant,
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Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the pounds
a nobleman, said he, was going to travel to a foreign country, in order to have his kingdom confirm'd to him at his return. and he called ten of his servants, to whom he deliver'd ten pounds: improve that, said he, till I return. but he being hated by the citizens, after he was gone, they sent a deputation to court, to make this protest, "we will not have him for our king." read more.
upon his return, being confirm'd king, he order'd the servants, he had trusted with the money, to appear, and inform him, what improvement each of them had made. the first came and said, Lord, your one pound has gained ten more. he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities. then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more. his master replied, you shall be governor of five cities. but another came and said, Lord, here's your money, which I laid up safe in a napkin. for I was in fear of you, knowing you to be a hard master, who exact what you never gave, and reap where you have never sown. wicked slave, said he, from your own mouth will I convict thee. "you knew I was a hard master, exacting what I never gave, and reaping where I never sowed: " why then did you not lodge my money in the bank, that on my return I might have drawn it out with interest? then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten. but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds: I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has. as for those enemies of mine, who would not have me for their king, bring them here, and slay them in my presence.
upon his return, being confirm'd king, he order'd the servants, he had trusted with the money, to appear, and inform him, what improvement each of them had made. the first came and said, Lord, your one pound has gained ten more. he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities. then the second came, and said, Lord, your pound has produc'd five more. his master replied, you shall be governor of five cities. but another came and said, Lord, here's your money, which I laid up safe in a napkin. for I was in fear of you, knowing you to be a hard master, who exact what you never gave, and reap where you have never sown. wicked slave, said he, from your own mouth will I convict thee. "you knew I was a hard master, exacting what I never gave, and reaping where I never sowed: " why then did you not lodge my money in the bank, that on my return I might have drawn it out with interest? then he said to his attendants, take the one pound from him, and give it him, that gain'd ten. but they objected, Lord, he has already ten pounds: I tell you, said he, that to every one who improves, more shall be given: and he that makes no improvement, shall be stript of what he has. as for those enemies of mine, who would not have me for their king, bring them here, and slay them in my presence.
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
So it was when a man was going to travel into a foreign country, he called his servants, and delivered to them his stock: to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his respective ability, and then set out on his journey. now he that had received five talents, immediately employed them in trade, and gain'd five talents more. read more.
so he that had received two, gained likewise other two. but he that had received one, went to dig a hole in the ground, and hid his lord's money. after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. accordingly he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents: besides those, there's five talents more, which I have gain'd. his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions. he also that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: here are two other talents which I have gain'd besides them. his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy. then came he who had received the one talent, and said, Lord, I knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered: fear made me hide the talent under ground: but there you have what is your own. his lord answered and said unto him, thou vile slothful wretch, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not scatter'd: should not you then have lodged my money at the banker's, and so at my return I should have received my own with interest. here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten. for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him. take then that worthless fellow, turn him out in the dark, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
so he that had received two, gained likewise other two. but he that had received one, went to dig a hole in the ground, and hid his lord's money. after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. accordingly he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents: besides those, there's five talents more, which I have gain'd. his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions. he also that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: here are two other talents which I have gain'd besides them. his lord said to him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust: go in and partake of your master's joy. then came he who had received the one talent, and said, Lord, I knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered: fear made me hide the talent under ground: but there you have what is your own. his lord answered and said unto him, thou vile slothful wretch, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not scatter'd: should not you then have lodged my money at the banker's, and so at my return I should have received my own with interest. here, take the talent from him, and give it to him that has the ten. for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him. take then that worthless fellow, turn him out in the dark, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Steward » Figurative » The unfaithful, described
Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate. upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer. upon which the steward said in himself, what shall I do, now my master strips me of my employment? dig I cannot: and 'tis shameful to beg: I see it now, read more.
I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this. so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master? a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty. then he said to another, how much do you owe? a hundred measures of wheat, said he. take your bill, says the steward, and write out one for fourscore. and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this. so he sent for every one of his master's debtors in private, he ask'd the first, how much do you owe my master? a hundred measures of oil, said he. take your bill, said the steward, sit down there, and write out one immediately for fifty. then he said to another, how much do you owe? a hundred measures of wheat, said he. take your bill, says the steward, and write out one for fourscore. and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ's rejection, the rejected conerstone
this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle.
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have you not read, said he, this passage of scripture, "the stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle.
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which however rejected it is by men, is the precious stone, which God has chosen: and
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Jesus reply'd, did ye never read in the scriptures, " that very stone which the builders rejected, is become the principal stone of the angle, this the Lord effected, and it is marvellous in our eyes." wherefore I declare to you, the gospel dispensation shall be taken from you, and given to a nation that shall make a proper use thereof. and whosoever shall stumble at this stone, shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, he shall be entirely crush'd.
then Jesus looking upon them, said, what is the meaning then of that expression, "the stone, which the builders rejected, is become the chief stone of the angle." whoever falls upon that stone shall be bruised, but on whom it falls, it will crush him to pieces.
Stones » Figurative » The true foundation
being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle:
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for no one can lay any other foundation, than what is laid, which is, that Jesus is the Messias.
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and I tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.
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the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the lamb.
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Stones » Figurative » Of temptation, "stone of stumbling,"
as it is written, "behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and a rock of offence: and whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed."
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and which the architects rejected, will be an occasion to the incredulous of their stumbling, and bruising themselves thereby:
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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 drank the same spiritual drink: (for they drank of what flowed from the spiritual rock: and that rock was Christ.)
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Stones » Figurative » Of the witness of the spirit, the white stone
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
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Stork » Figurative
Straight » Figurative » Of righteousness, "straight paths,"
for it is of John the prophet Esaias spoke, when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths clear."
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clear the way for your feet, lest that which is lame should be quite out of joint, instead of being redress'd."
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Stubble » Figurative » Of wicked people
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
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let us not judge one another any more: but rather come to this determination, not to put a stumbling-block, or any thing in a brother's way, that may make him fall.
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we preach Christ crucified, an obstacle to the Jews indeed, and to the Gentiles foolishness: but to those who believe,
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wo unto you, doctors of the law; for after having taken the key of knowledge, you remain still in the dark, and hinder others, who desire to have light.
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and David says, "let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a gin, and a recompence for their iniquity.
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but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak. for if any man see you who have a just notion of idols, sitting at table in their temple, will not the person who is wrong in his notions be incouraged to eat what is offered to idols, tho' contrary to his own opinion? so that your notions may endanger the life of thy weak brother, for whom Christ died. read more.
but when you thus offend against the brethren, by wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. wherefore if my eating makes my brother offend, I will never eat flesh rather than make my brother offend.
but when you thus offend against the brethren, by wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. wherefore if my eating makes my brother offend, I will never eat flesh rather than make my brother offend.
Stumbling » Figurative » Stone of
whom though you have not seen, you love: and though he is not now the object of your view, yet you believe in him, and triumph with such a laudable transport, as cannot be express'd:
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why? because they sought it not by faith, but indeed by the works of the law: for they stumbled at that stumbling-stone; as it is written, "behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling-stone, and a rock of offence: and whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed."
Stumbling » Figurative » Causes of
Sun » Figurative
and there appeared a great wonder in heaven, a WOMAN invested with glory like the sun: the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
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I saw likewise an angel standing upon the sun; and he cryed with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, "come and gather your selves together to the supper of the great God;
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in his right hand he held seven stars: out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shining in his full glory.
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Swords » Figurative » Of judgments
Swords » Figurative » Of the malicious tongue
Swords » Figurative » Of war
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative
which shows you to be the epistle of Christ, written by my ministration, not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God; not on tables of stone, but on living tables of the heart.
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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 should not drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you should not be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of demons.
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Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of idolatrous feasts
you should not drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you should not be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of demons.
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Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of charities
the twelve therefore assembled all the disciples, and said, it is not fit that we should leave the word of God, to mind what relates to your meals.
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Tears » Figurative
Temple » Figurative » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
that adversary that exalts it self above the divine authority of majesty: that is seated in the temple of God, pretending to be it self divine.
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him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
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on which the whole structure rises with symmetry into a temple, consecrated by the Lord:
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Temple » Figurative » Of the corpse of jesus
Jesus answered them, saying, destroy this temple, and within three days I will raise it up.
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and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross.
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"I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days."
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Temple » Figurative » Of Christ, the head of the ekklesia (his community, his body, cf
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and am filling up the measure of those remaining afflictions, which in my turn I am to suffer in this life, in the cause of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:
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he himself is the head of the church, which is his body. he is the prince, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be chief.
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for he has subjected all things to him, and constituted him supreme head of the church, which is his body, a work compleatly finished in all its parts.
Temple » Figurative » Of the indwelling of God
Don't you know, that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwells in you? if any man divide the temple of God, him shall God destroy: for you, who are the temple of God, are consecrated to him.
and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God has said, "I will dwell with, and walk among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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Temple » Figurative » Sending forth the forces of righteousness against the powers of evil
After that I looked, and the tabernacle of the testimony in the heavenly temple was opened: then the seven angels, who held the seven plagues, came out of the temple, cloathed in pure white linen, wearing upon their breasts girdles of gold. and one of the four animals gave to the seven angels, seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. read more.
the temple was filled with smoke from the emanations of divine power; and no one could enter into the temple, till the seven plagues were executed by the seven angels.
the temple was filled with smoke from the emanations of divine power; and no one could enter into the temple, till the seven plagues were executed by the seven angels.
THEN I heard a terrible voice from the temple, crying to the seven angels, "go pour out the VIALS of divine vengeance upon the earth." Immediately the FIRST went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisom and grievous ulcer upon the men who had the mark of the beast, and upon those who worshipped his image. The SECOND angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea. read more.
The THIRD angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains; and they became blood. and I heard the angel of the waters say, "thou art just, who art, and hast always been holy, because thou hast judged thus: for they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: thou hast given them blood to drink; for they have deserv'd it." and I heard another from the altar say, "oh! Lord God almighty, true and just are thy judgments." The FOURTH angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given to him to scorch mankind with its fire. and men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory. And the FIFTH angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their tongues for pain. and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds. And the SIXTH angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might 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 they are the spirits of demons working miracles, which make a progress to the kings of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God almighty. "I shall come with surprize, happy he that is upon the watch, and keepeth his garments pure, that his vices may not put him to shame." and he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue, Armageddon. And the SEVENTH angel poured out his vial into the air; and there a loud voice issued from the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "it is done."
The THIRD angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains; and they became blood. and I heard the angel of the waters say, "thou art just, who art, and hast always been holy, because thou hast judged thus: for they have shed the blood of saints and prophets: thou hast given them blood to drink; for they have deserv'd it." and I heard another from the altar say, "oh! Lord God almighty, true and just are thy judgments." The FOURTH angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given to him to scorch mankind with its fire. and men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, who hath power over these plagues: and they repented not, to give him glory. And the FIFTH angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness, and they gnawed their tongues for pain. and blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds. And the SIXTH angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might 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 they are the spirits of demons working miracles, which make a progress to the kings of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God almighty. "I shall come with surprize, happy he that is upon the watch, and keepeth his garments pure, that his vices may not put him to shame." and he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue, Armageddon. And the SEVENTH angel poured out his vial into the air; and there a loud voice issued from the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "it is done."
Temple » Figurative » Of the kingdom of Christ
and a sharp sickle in his hand. and another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, "thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the reaping time is come; for the
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Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven,
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Thorn » Figurative » Of afflictions
and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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Thorn » Figurative » Of the evils that spring from the heart to choke the truth
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful:
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another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it.
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Thorn » Figurative » Of the adversities of the wicked
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
and a new song was sung before the throne, and before the four animals, and the elders: and no one could learn that song, but the hundred forty four thousand, who were ransom'd from the earth.
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having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.
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What we have said amounts to this; we have an high priest, who sits in heaven on the right hand of the throne of the divine majesty.
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in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without defect.
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but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is God's throne:
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and he that swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
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Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Then the four and twenty elders, and the four animals fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, "amen; alleluia."
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When the son of man shall come in his majesty, accompanied with all his holy angels, he shall sit upon the throne of his glory.
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Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: favour and peace be with you from him WHO IS, WHO WAS, WHO WILL BE; and from the seven spirits who are before his throne;
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to him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne.
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that, as he was a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him, to place the fruit of his loins upon his throne: foreseeing this,
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There shall be nothing obnoxious to a curse: but the throne of God and of the lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him.
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After this I beheld, and there was a great multitude, which no man could number, of every nation, tribe, people, and language, who stood before the throne, and before the lamb cloathed in white robes, having palms in their hands. They cried with a loud voice, "salvation from our God who sits upon the throne, and unto the lamb.' and all the angels who stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four animals fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, amen: read more.
praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. amen. Then one of the elders spake, and said to me, who are those that are arrayed in white robes? and whence do they come? my Lord, answer'd I, you can tell. and he said to me, these are they who came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb. therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall cover them, as a pavillion. they shall no more suffer hunger or thirst, neither shall the sun dart on them, nor any heat molest them. for the lamb who is in the midst before the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them to living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. amen. Then one of the elders spake, and said to me, who are those that are arrayed in white robes? and whence do they come? my Lord, answer'd I, you can tell. and he said to me, these are they who came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb. therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall cover them, as a pavillion. they shall no more suffer hunger or thirst, neither shall the sun dart on them, nor any heat molest them. for the lamb who is in the midst before the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them to living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
"behold, I make all things new." and he said write: "for these words are true and authentic."
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Immediately I was in an extasy: and I saw a throne placed in heaven, and one sitting on the throne. he that sat, appear'd to the sight, like a jasper, and a sardine stone: and there was an arch like a rain-bow, round about the throne, which had the appearance of an emerald. round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty Elders sitting, cloathed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. read more.
out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thundrings, and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. Before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and towards the throne, and round about the throne were four ANIMALS full of eyes before and behind. the first animal was like a lion, the second animal like a calf, the third animal appear'd like a man, and the fourth animal was like a flying eagle. the four animals had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within; and they never ceas'd day and night, crying, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, WHO IS, AND WHO WILL BE. and when those animals gave glory, and honour, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, the four and twenty elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thundrings, and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. Before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and towards the throne, and round about the throne were four ANIMALS full of eyes before and behind. the first animal was like a lion, the second animal like a calf, the third animal appear'd like a man, and the fourth animal was like a flying eagle. the four animals had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within; and they never ceas'd day and night, crying, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, WHO IS, AND WHO WILL BE. and when those animals gave glory, and honour, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, the four and twenty elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
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 your heart be also.
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for where your treasure is, there likewise will your affections be.
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Treasure » Figurative » Of spiritual understanding
in whom are reserv'd all the treasures of wd om and knowledge.
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they reply'd, yes, Lord. then said he to them, thus every teacher who is instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, is like the master of a family, who taketh out of his treasure things new and old.
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Treasure » Figurative » Of spiritual calling
for God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to enlighten others in the knowledge of the glory of God, which shines in the person of Jesus Christ. but this treasure is lodg'd in such earthen vessels as we are, that the exceeding efficacy of it may appear to be from God, and not from us.
Treasure » Figurative » Parable of
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field: a man finds this treasure and buries it again, then goes in great joy, sells all that he hath, and purchases that field.
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Treasure » Figurative » Gospel called
but this treasure is lodg'd in such earthen vessels as we are, that the exceeding efficacy of it may appear to be from God, and not from us.
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Trees » Figurative
Trumpet » Figurative
therefore, when you give alms, do not make a proclamation of it as the hypocrites do, in their publick assemblies by sound of trumpet, that they may have the applause of men. for I assure you, they have their reward.
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Unction » Figurative
As for you who have receiv'd the unction of the holy spirit, you know the whole affair.
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but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.
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Unicorn » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
Veil » Figurative
by a new and living way which he has first open'd for us, thro' the veil, that is, thro' his flesh;
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Viper » Figurative
ye serpents, ye brood of vipers, how can ye escape the punishment of Gehenna?
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but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come?
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he said therefore to the people that crowded to be baptized by him, ye brood of vipers, who has prompted you to flee from approaching wrath?
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Virgin » Figurative » Of the body of Christ (the ekklesia)
for I am jealous over you with religious jealousy: since I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
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Virgin » Figurative » Of personal purity
these are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins: these are they who follow the lamb wherever he goes: these were ransom'd from among men, being the first fruits unto God, and to the lamb.
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As to the case of celibacy, I have no positive instructions: yet my advice deserves to be regarded, as coming from one the divine favour has distinguished.
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but he that has been steady in his purpose, and finds no necessity to alter it; if he is a master of his passion, and is heartily determin'd to keep his virginity, it is well.
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of the cities Walls » Figurative » Of the new jerusalem
the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the lamb.
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her walls were large and high; the gates were twelve; and at the gates twelve angels, with the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel inscrib'd thereon.
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he measured the wall, and it was an hundred and forty four cubits, according to the common measure, which was what the angel employed. the wall was built of jasper; and the city was of pure gold, as pure as glass. the foundations of the citywall were embellished with all manner of precious stones. the first foundation was of jasper; the second, of sapphire; the third, of chalcedony; the fourth, of an emerald; read more.
the fifth, of sardonyx; the sixth, of sardius; the seventh, of chrysolite; the eighth, of beryl; the ninth, of a topaz; the tenth, of a chrysoprasus; the elventh, of a jacinth; the twelfth, of an amethyst. the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each single gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as splendid as glass.
the fifth, of sardonyx; the sixth, of sardius; the seventh, of chrysolite; the eighth, of beryl; the ninth, of a topaz; the tenth, of a chrysoprasus; the elventh, of a jacinth; the twelfth, of an amethyst. the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each single gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as splendid as glass.
War » Figurative » Is against » The Devil
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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witness) lest satan should have got some advantage of us: for we are apprized of his artifices.
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which so enrag'd the dragon against the woman, that he went to make war with the rest of her race, who keep the commandments of God, and bear testimony to Jesus.
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that we should celebrate his glory, who were the first that plac'd our hopes in Christ.
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War » Figurative » Is against » The flesh
and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
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but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part.
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but at present have obtain'd it. I exhort you, my dear brethren, as strangers and travellers to avoid all sensual passions, as destructive to your
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for the vicious desires are contrary to those of the spirit, and the inclinations of the spirit are contrary to those of the animal part; these are opposite to each other, so that you do not the things that you would.
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every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one. I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air. but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over death and the grave
but when this corruptible shall be invested with incorruptibility, and this mortal with immortality, then shall be fulfilled that passage of scripture, " death is swallowed up for ever." "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"
War » Figurative » Armor for » Through Christ
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
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they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.
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the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.
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but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.
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War » Figurative » Encouraged in
ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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Let us stedfastly maintain the hope which we have avow'd, since he is faithful that has promised:
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resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.
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War » Figurative » Is against » death
Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who thro' fear of death were all their life-time in a state of slavery.
the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death.
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War » Figurative » Strengthened by God in
War » Figurative » Helped by God in
War » Figurative » Armor for » By faith
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?
who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions, were proof against the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, show'd their resolution in distress, and their valour in fight, putting to flight the armies of the aliens. women recovered their children, tho' dead, by their being raised to life again: some expired under torments, refusing to be delivered; that they might obtain a better deliverance at the resurrection. read more.
others suffer'd cruel indignities and scourgings, besides chains and imprisonment. they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandred about in sheepskins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented:
others suffer'd cruel indignities and scourgings, besides chains and imprisonment. they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandred about in sheepskins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented:
War » Figurative » Often arises from the opposition of friends or relatives
my coming will occasion discord between the son and his father, between the daughter and her mother, between the daughter in law and her mother in law: even a man's own domestics shall prove his foes.
War » Figurative » Is against » The world
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
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for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?
War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With prayer
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Victory in, is from God
but thanks be to God, who maketh me triumph, thro' Christ, and spreads his healing doctrine by me, in eevery place:
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but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the flesh
now they who belong to Christ, have crucified the animal nature with the affections and passions thereof.
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O wretched man that I am, what shall deliver me from this body of death? the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.
War » Figurative » Strengthened by Christ in
however the Lord assisted and strengthen'd me, that the gospel might be confirm'd by my remonstrance, and all the nations might hear it; so that I was deliver'd out of the mouth of the lion:
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but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
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War » Figurative » Exhorted to diligence in
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
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My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.
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War » Figurative » Thank God for victory in
the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.
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but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Must be put on
put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the devil
the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
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I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked spirit.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The helmet of salvation
but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.
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let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Triumphant
yet after all we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us.
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to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » With sobriety
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
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War » Figurative » Must stand firm in
wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
War » Figurative » Is a good warfare
This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With self-denial
every one that strives for the mastery, is extremely temperate: now, they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one. I therefore so run, not as one that is distanc'd: I fight, but not with the air. but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With a good conscience
This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With faith
This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare, assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness
bravely endure hardships, like a soldier of Jesus Christ.
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I therefore bear with every thing for the sake of the converts, that they may obtain that salvation, which Jesus Christ has procur'd us, even eternal glory.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Mighty through God
our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts; to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
War » Figurative » Comforted by God in
for when I came to Macedonia, I had no respit from the trouble that beset me on every side: oppositions from without, and apprehensions within. nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
War » Figurative » Armor for » Over the world
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?
War » Figurative » Saints are all engaged in
being engag'd in the same conflict, in which you saw I was formerly, and hear that I am at present engag'd.
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War » Figurative » Called the good fight of faith
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
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War » Figurative » Delivered by Christ in
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
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War » Figurative » Protected by God in
War » Figurative » Warfare of saints » Is not after the flesh
for tho' I am involv'd with the world, I don't sustain the war with their poor arts:
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » Under Christ, as our captain
For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » With earnestness
My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Not carnal
our military arms are not so defective, but divinely effectual to demolish all their ramparts;
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Over all that exalts itself
to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of God,"
put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The whole, is required
wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The breastplate of righteousness
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The belt of truth
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The preparation of the gospel
wing your feet with the gospel of peace:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The shield of faith
cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:
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War » Figurative » Armor for » The sword of the spirit
let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of light,"
the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore throw off the habits of darkness, and be invested with the ornaments of light.
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War » Figurative » Those who overcome in, will eat of the hidden manna
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
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War » Figurative » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
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War » Figurative » Sit with Christ on his throne
to him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne.
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War » Figurative » Have the morning star
I will even give him the lustre of the morning-star.
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War » Figurative » Have the name of God written upon them by Christ
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
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War » Figurative » Mere professors do not maintain
War » Figurative » Not be hurt by the second death
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, he that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death."
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War » Figurative » Be pillars in the temple of God
him that overcomes, will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out no more: I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which descends from heaven from my God: even my new name will I write.
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War » Figurative » Have power over the nations
he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
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War » Figurative » Have God as their God
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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War » Figurative » Inherit all things
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » Without earthly entanglements
he that enters into the service, disengages himself from civil affairs, that he may be acceptable to his officer.
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War » Figurative » To be carried on » Under the lord's banner
War » Figurative » Be sons of God
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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War » Figurative » Armor for » Called "the armor of righteousness,"
by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
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War » Figurative » Armor for
by the preaching of truth, by the power of God, by the arms of justice, both offensive and defensive.
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War » Figurative » Be confessed by Christ in the presence of God the father
he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.
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War » Figurative » Be clothed in white clothing
he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.
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War » Figurative » Eat from the tree of life
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."
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War » Figurative » Symbolized by a red horse
and there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon, to banish peace from the land, and to make men kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
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War » Figurative » Not have their names blotted out of the book of life
he that overcometh, the same shall be cloathed in white raiment; I will not efface his name out of the book of life, but I will own him before my father, and before his angels.
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Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
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to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
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and such were some of you: but you have been washed, you have been sanctified, you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the spirit of our God.
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Water » Figurative » Water of salvation
he that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.
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Jesus answered her, if you knew the dispensation of God, and who it is that says to you, give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
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Water » Figurative » Water of affliction
Water » Figurative » water of Life
and he said to me, "it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end: to him that is a-thirst I will freely give of the fountain of living water.
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the spirit and the bride say, come. let him that heareth, say, come. let him that is a-thirst, come: and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: for the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a fountain springing up to everlasting life.
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In the last day, the most solemn day of the feast, Jesus being there, raised his voice, and said, if any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink. he that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water. (but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)
Water » Figurative » Domestic love
Way » Figurative » Of holiness
Way » Figurative » Doctrines taught by Christ
went to the high priest, and demanded letters for the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any of this sect, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
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I do indeed own, that I serve the God of our nation according to the discipline they call sect: and believe whatever is written in the law and in the prophets.
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Then Felix adjourn'd them, saying, I shall inform myself more particularly of this sect, and when general Lysias comes, I will give you a full hearing.
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It was then a tumult happen'd at Ephesus upon account of the christian sect.
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for I persecuted this sect even to death, throwing them into chains and prisons both men and women:
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Way » Figurative » Jesus is the
Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.
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the holy spirit showing thereby, that the way to the holy of holys, was not yet open, while the first tabernacle was standing.
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Way » Figurative » Of righteousness, narrow
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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with what assurance can you say, brother, let me take that mote out of your eye; when there is such an apparent beam in your own eye?
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Way » Figurative » Of sin, broad
Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.
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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
the rain descended, the floods came, the winds blew, and beat upon that house: but it fell not, for it was founded upon a rock.
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Wind » Figurative » Of heresy
that we should be no longer children, fluctuating, and carried about with every empty doctrine, by men vers'd in sleight and the crafty arts of deceit:
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Wind » Figurative » Of the spirit
the wind bloweth where it listeth, and you hear the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it comes, or whither it goes: such is the change in every one that is renewed by the spirit.
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Wind » Figurative
Wine » Figurative » Of the joys of spiritual matters
Wine » Figurative » Of the divine judgments
Wine » Figurative » Of abominations
And a second angel followed, saying, "Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, because she has made all nations drink of the deadly wine of her fornication."
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and the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.
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Wine » Figurative » Of the joy of wisdom
Wine press » Figurative » Of the judgments of God
so the angel stretch'd out his sickle to the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and cast it into the great wine-press of the divine vengeance. and the grapes were press'd without the City, and blood came out of the wine-press, even to the horse-bridles: for the space of sixteen hundred furlongs.
Wine press » Figurative » Treading the, of the sufferings of Christ
Witness » Figurative » Of instruction in righteousness
by virtue of my power, my two witnesses shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days cloathed in sackcloth.
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Wolf » Figurative » Of the enemies of the righteous
By your mission you will be expos'd like sheep in the midst of wolves: be then as circumspect as serpents, and as inoffensive as doves:
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Beware of false prophets, who to outward appearance are sheep, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
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but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock.
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for I know when I am gone, you will be oppress'd by wolves, that will not spare the flock.
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Wolf » Figurative » Of the reconciling power of the gospel
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ
but the heavenly Jerusalem is represented by the free-woman, who is the mother of us all.
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and there appeared a great wonder in heaven, a WOMAN invested with glory like the sun: the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
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Women » Figurative » Of saints
these are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins: these are they who follow the lamb wherever he goes: these were ransom'd from among men, being the first fruits unto God, and to the lamb.
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for I am jealous over you with religious jealousy: since I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
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The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. five of them were wise, and five were foolish. they that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: read more.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Women » Figurative » Of evil people
The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. five of them were wise, and five were foolish. they that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: read more.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. while the bridegroom tarried, they were drowsy and slept. and at midnight there was a sudden cry, see the bridegroom comes; go and meet him. then the virgins all arose, and trimmed their lamps. and the foolish said to the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. but the wise answered, for fear there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to those that sell; and buy for your selves. and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut. afterwards came the other virgins likewise, and cry'd, Lord, Lord, pray let us in. but he answered, I assure you, I know you not. watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. while the bridegroom tarried, they were drowsy and slept. and at midnight there was a sudden cry, see the bridegroom comes; go and meet him. then the virgins all arose, and trimmed their lamps. and the foolish said to the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. but the wise answered, for fear there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to those that sell; and buy for your selves. and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut. afterwards came the other virgins likewise, and cry'd, Lord, Lord, pray let us in. but he answered, I assure you, I know you not. watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.
Women » Figurative » Of backsliding
and the woman which you saw, is that great city, which reigns the empress of the kings of the earth.
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and the woman was arrayed in purple, and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand, full of the abominable impurities of idolatry.
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Worm » Figurative
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse
where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.
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and the fire is not extinguished.
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where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.
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Wrestling » Figurative
for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
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Yoke » Figurative
why therefore do you tempt God to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither we nor our forefathers were able to bear?
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take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind. for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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