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Thematic Bible



Then Eli said to her, “How long will you make yourself drunk? Put away your wine from you.” Verse ConceptsDo Not Get Drunkalcoholismdrunkards

You have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, ‘A king is in Judah!’ And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let us take counsel together.” Verse ConceptsFalse AccusationsWicked ProphetsMan's Counsel

However, put forth Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh; he will curse You to Your face.” Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofdiseasesFalse AccusationsDamage To The BodyTouching To HarmWoundsCursing God

“For you have taken pledges of your brothers without cause,
And stripped men naked.
Verse ConceptsCreditBorrowing, SuretyGuaranteeFalse AccusationsPeople Stripping Peoplelent

While he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are going over to the Chaldeans!” Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfCaptainsFalse AccusationsNamed GatesTurning Against MenNamed Prophets Of The Lord


And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer. Verse ConceptsChief priestsChrist Being SilentOthers Not AnsweringThe Chief Priests Condemning Christeldersaccusations



For their feet run to evil
And they hasten to shed blood.
Verse ConceptsSheddingRunning After EvilFeet In ActionReady To Kill

For they cannot sleep unless they do evil;
And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
Verse ConceptsMischiefCausing Others To StumbleRestForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtSleeping PeacefullyHurt And BetrayalLosing Someonewickednesshurting


Their feet run to evil,
And they hasten to shed innocent blood;
Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity,
Devastation and destruction are in their highways.
Verse ConceptsFeetevil, origins ofInnocence, Teaching OnCharacter Of WickedInnocent BloodSheddingPaths Of The WickedDestructionThoughts Of The WickedReady To Kill




He put on righteousness like a breastplate,
And a helmet of salvation on His head;
And He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And wrapped Himself with zeal as a mantle.
Verse ConceptsArmor of GodBreastplatesCloaksSalvation, Illustrations OfThe Helmet Of SalvationFervourGod's ClothingClothed With RighteousnessHelmetsGod Executes VengeanceRevengePassionarmor

And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfBusynessNecessityChrist, Character OfHelpful ChildrenFervourInteraction Of Father And SonWhy Do Others Do This?Businessfatherhoodteenager





Then all whose hearts moved them, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and bracelets, all articles of gold; so did every man who presented an offering of gold to the Lord. Verse ConceptsEarringsGenerosity, HumanGoldMale And FemaleOrnamentsRingsTreasureWave OfferingsDonationsNecklaceGold TransferredJewellery And GodPeople Willingjewelry

So we have brought as an offering to the Lord what each man found, articles of gold, armlets and bracelets, signet rings, earrings and necklaces, to make atonement for ourselves before the Lord.” Verse ConceptsBraceletsEarringsGoldOrnamentsRingsSealsNecklace


The servant brought out articles of silver and articles of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, HumandowryBetrothalGoldMarriage, Customs ConcerningOrnamentsMarriage, The BrideCosmeticsPresentsPeople Giving ClothesJewelleryjewelry

But every woman shall ask of her neighbor and the woman who lives in her house, articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing; and you will put them on your sons and daughters. Thus you will plunder the Egyptians.” Verse ConceptsAskingGoldOrnamentsPeople Giving Clothesjewelry



“The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight,
Saying, ‘No eye will see me.’
And he disguises his face.
Verse ConceptsSunsetsNot Seeing PeopleUnseendisguisesAdulteryPurgatoryadultry

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery and DivorceLaw, Ten CommandmentsAvoid AdulteryAdultery In The Church


So then, if while her husband is living she is joined to another man, she shall be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress though she is joined to another man. Verse ConceptsWithout The LawSex Before Marriageadultry





The Lord said, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings. Verse ConceptsGod, Suffering OfHearingReceptivenessSensitivityTaskmastersGod, All knowingGod Seeing Their AfflictionCries Of Distress To GodGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Sending His SonAfflictions






Judah and all its cities will dwell together in it, the farmer and they who go about with flocks. Verse ConceptsFarmers

And with you I shatter the shepherd and his flock,
And with you I shatter the farmer and his team,
And with you I shatter governors and prefects.
Verse ConceptsGovernorsFarmersStock Keeping

Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, the Lord,
“There is wailing in all the plazas,
And in all the streets they say, ‘Alas! Alas!’
They also call the farmer to mourning
And professional mourners to lamentation.
Verse ConceptsGesturesFarmersMourningRoadsMournersWailingCity SquaresGod As A WarriorHighways

but he will say, ‘I am not a prophet; I am a tiller of the ground, for a man sold me as a slave in my youth.’ Verse ConceptsPloughmenWork From YouthProphets Who Were Not SentAgricultureFarming

“Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard and put a wall around it and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and rented it out to vine-growers and went on a journey. Verse ConceptsJourneyOccupationsTowersVineyardWallsFortsExcavationTreading GrapesLeasinglent

At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, in order to receive some of the produce of the vineyard from the vine-growers. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsServants Of PeopleFarming

He will come and destroy these vine-growers and will give the vineyard to others.” When they heard it, they said, “May it never be!” Verse ConceptsCareFar Be It!God Gave The LandGod Will Kill His PeopleEviction







Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard and gather in its crop, Verse ConceptsCropsPruningSix YearsLiteral Planting

So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. And Elijah passed over to him and threw his mantle on him. Verse ConceptsFarmersCloaksCovering The BodyYokesCultivationPloughingOuter GarmentsPloughmenTwelve Animals

a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, Verse ConceptsAgriculture, TermsMessengerPloughingTilling The SoilAnimals Eating


He built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. Verse ConceptsFortificationsCisternsVineyardWatchmanAgricultureFarming

Ezri the son of Chelub had charge of the agricultural workers who tilled the soil. Verse ConceptsPloughmen

So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, while he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth. And Elijah passed over to him and threw his mantle on him. Verse ConceptsFarmersCloaksCovering The BodyYokesCultivationPloughingOuter GarmentsPloughmenTwelve Animals



And He told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man was very productive. Verse ConceptsRich, TheFertile LandWealthy PeopleFarminguncertainty

Now Ahab the son of Omri became king over Israel in the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years. Verse Concepts20 To 30 Years

Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” Verse ConceptsFamine, Examples OfBaal Worship, HistoryElijah, Prophecies OfElijah, Life Ofdrought, physicaldewLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityPrayerfulnessRainWeather, As God's JudgmentMiracles Of ElijahCrowsImmigrants

Then Ahab said to Obadiah, “Go through the land to all the springs of water and to all the valleys; perhaps we will find grass and keep the horses and mules alive, and not have to kill some of the cattle.” Verse ConceptsGrassMulesFeeding AnimalsKept Alive By Men

Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Verse ConceptsSwordsKilling ProphetsTelling What People DidProphets Of Other Godsjezebel

Then he sent messengers to the city to Ahab king of Israel and said to him, “Thus says Ben-hadad, Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutList Of Kings Of Israel

Surely there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the Lord, because Jezebel his wife incited him. Verse ConceptsBad ExampleBad Wives ExamplesTemptressesUnique IndividualsNamed Wivesjezebel

Now the king of Israel said to his servants, “Do you know that Ramoth-gilead belongs to us, and we are still doing nothing to take it out of the hand of the king of Aram?”

Then he found another man and said, “Please strike me.” And the man struck him, wounding him.

Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, the elders, and to the guardians of the children of Ahab, saying, Verse ConceptsGovernorsGuardiansSeventies

Know then that there shall fall to the earth nothing of the word of the Lord, which the Lord spoke concerning the house of Ahab, for the Lord has done what He spoke through His servant Elijah.” Verse ConceptsMinistry, Nature OfWords To Individuals Fulfilled


But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down.” Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfHelpfulnessPower, HumanBraveryThe AlmightyLosing A FriendBattle

“He quieted the sea with His power,
And by His understanding He shattered Rahab.
Verse ConceptsSeaThe AlmightyHumbling The ProudMaking StillThe Sea StilledWork Ethic

Once God has spoken;
Twice I have heard this:
That power belongs to God;
Verse ConceptsThe AlmightySpeaking AgainPowerLove And StrengthSmilingStrength And Love


More than the sounds of many waters,
Than the mighty breakers of the sea,
The Lord on high is mighty.
Verse ConceptsFlowing WaterGod, The LordSeaThunderAbundance, SpiritualThe AlmightyWavesSoundMighty OneSea, Metaphorical ReferencesThe OceanThe Sea

The Lord is slow to anger and great in power,
And the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.
In whirlwind and storm is His way,
And clouds are the dust beneath His feet.
Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfFeetClouds, God's PresenceGod, Patience OfStormsWhirlwindsPower Of God, DescribedThe AlmightyAcquittalGod In The WindCondemnation Of The WickedSpeed Of God's AngerHurricanesGuiltfootstepspatientsdustfootprintsGod Controls Storms

Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen

Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Verse ConceptsFishesNetsFishermenWalkingTwo DisciplesChrist SeeingFishingLearning From JesusFishBuilding Relationshipslakes

And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleEntering HousesGoing Outside

As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew were questioning Him privately, Verse ConceptsAndrewPrivacyPeople Sitting DownQuestioning Christ

One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Verse ConceptsAndrewCommitment, to Jesus Christcredibility

One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, *said to Him, Verse ConceptsAndrew

Philip *came and *told Andrew; Andrew and Philip *came and *told Jesus.

When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. Verse ConceptsStairwaysZealAndrewPrayer MeetingsUpper RoomsGuest Roomszealots

But David said to Saul, “Your servant was tending his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and took a lamb from the flock, Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyAnimals, Types OfBearsThose Who Kept StockDeerbeer

Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother, and came as far as the vineyards of Timnah; and behold, a young lion came roaring toward him. Verse ConceptsLionsVineyardChampionsIn Danger From Lions

Now when he had gone, a lion met him on the way and killed him, and his body was thrown on the road, with the donkey standing beside it; the lion also was standing beside the body. Verse ConceptsRoadsAnimals KillingCorpses Of Other PeopleDeath

Then the king arose at dawn, at the break of day, and went in haste to the lions’ den. Verse ConceptsDawnRising EarlyWakefulnessDaybreakHasty ActionAt DaybreakPeople Getting Up

Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. Verse ConceptsAlexandria The CityEloquenceMissionaries, Call OfApollosMissionary ExamplesUse Of The ScripturesRace

It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. Verse ConceptsFindingRoadsflexibility

Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, “I am of Paul,” and “I of Apollos,” and “I of Cephas,” and “I of Christ.” Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristPeter, The ApostleApollosBelieving In ChristBuilding RelationshipsConfidence And Self Esteemchristianityculturebelonginggroupsassertivenessfollowing

For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I am of Apollos,” are you not mere men? Verse ConceptsApollosSchismsLike MenOpportunityactingfollowing

But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity. Verse ConceptsApollosRight Time For People

Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. Verse ConceptsAttorneyLawyersMissionaries, Support ForApollosPeople ProvidingDoing Your Best

Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no defect in him. Verse ConceptsCommendationBlemishHeadsPrejudiceBeauty, In MenPeople Made PerfectTypes Of FeetWomen's BeautyHandsome Men

He had a son whose name was Saul, a choice and handsome man, and there was not a more handsome person than he among the sons of Israel; from his shoulders and up he was taller than any of the people. Verse ConceptsBodyHeadsOutward AppearanceTall PeoplestructuresaulHandsome Men

When they entered, he looked at Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him.” Verse ConceptsWorthinessLooking Intently At PeopleLeadership Qualities

Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Verse ConceptsFruitStanding At A DistanceFoliageNot Findingdistance

and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and they were working, for by trade they were tent-makers. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofTentsIndustry, Examples OfTentmakingLike Good PeopleStaying Temporarilypartnershipvocation

these he gathered together with the workmen of similar trades, and said, “Men, you know that our prosperity depends upon this business. Verse ConceptsGathering Friends

And the sound of harpists and musicians and flute-players and trumpeters will not be heard in you any longer; and no craftsman of any craft will be found in you any longer; and the sound of a mill will not be heard in you any longer; Verse ConceptsBabylonFlutesHarpsMillstonesGrinding FoodNo MusicInstrumentalistsartistscraftsmanship

Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree


These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence. Verse ConceptsFalse WorshipIntelligenceMortificationOutward AppearanceSelf ControlUnreliabilityWisdom, Source Of HumanWorship, Acceptable AttitudesSelf AbasementWorldly WisdomBe Humble!Religious FreedomBeauty And Self WorthValueRespecting Your Bodypietyreality


God made the two great lights, the greater light to govern the day, and the lesser light to govern the night; He made the stars also. Verse ConceptsDays, Natural UseTwoStarsThe SunComparisonsProvision Of DayProvision Of NightTwo Other ThingsSun Moon And Stars Before GodStars Created By GodSunGod's CreationSunshineThe Mooncrusades

And with the choice yield of the sun,
And with the choice produce of the months.
Verse ConceptsThe SunFertile LandSunChange And GrowthSunshineThe MoonSeasons Changing

So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped,
Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies.
Is it not written in the book of Jashar? And the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day.
Verse ConceptsBooksBooks, Not PreservedSkyOne DayHistorical BooksSunSunshineThe Moonmovement




Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial



For the choir director. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.
Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart;
There is no fear of God before his eyes.
Verse ConceptsAgnosticismIrreverenceOraclesReverence, And Social BehaviourSin, Universality OfNature Of The HeartNo Fear Of God

That I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?”
Or that I not be in want and steal,
And profane the name of my God.
Verse ConceptsIrreverenceDenying GodProfaning God's NameShortagesWho Is God?The poorBeing Contentdenial

They have lied about the Lord
And said, “Not He;
Misfortune will not come on us,
And we will not see sword or famine.
Verse ConceptsSelf DelusionInfidelity To GodDenying GodNo More FamineThose Who Are Liars


But if you do go, do it, be strong for the battle; yet God will bring you down before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down.” Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfHelpfulnessPower, HumanBraveryThe AlmightyLosing A FriendBattle

“He quieted the sea with His power,
And by His understanding He shattered Rahab.
Verse ConceptsSeaThe AlmightyHumbling The ProudMaking StillThe Sea StilledWork Ethic

Once God has spoken;
Twice I have heard this:
That power belongs to God;
Verse ConceptsThe AlmightySpeaking AgainPowerLove And StrengthSmilingStrength And Love


More than the sounds of many waters,
Than the mighty breakers of the sea,
The Lord on high is mighty.
Verse ConceptsFlowing WaterGod, The LordSeaThunderAbundance, SpiritualThe AlmightyWavesSoundMighty OneSea, Metaphorical ReferencesThe OceanThe Sea

The Lord is slow to anger and great in power,
And the Lord will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.
In whirlwind and storm is His way,
And clouds are the dust beneath His feet.
Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfFeetClouds, God's PresenceGod, Patience OfStormsWhirlwindsPower Of God, DescribedThe AlmightyAcquittalGod In The WindCondemnation Of The WickedSpeed Of God's AngerHurricanesGuiltfootstepspatientsdustfootprintsGod Controls Storms

Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGod, Wisdom OfPrayer, And WorshipGod, WiseThe AlmightyGod AloneEternal PraiseAmen

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized. Verse ConceptsBaptism, Administered ByBaptism, Features Ofevangelism, kinds ofFamilies, Examples OfBaptism, practice ofMission, Of The ChurchOrdinancesSynagogueReligious AwakeningsChristian BaptismThose Who Believed In ChristBaptism



Nevertheless some men of Asher, Manasseh and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsHumilityReligious Awakenings

When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God; the Lord, He is God.” Verse ConceptsProstrationReligious AwakeningsDuplicating WordsThe Lord Is GodThe Lord [Yahweh] Is God

Now while Ezra was praying and making confession, weeping and prostrating himself before the house of God, a very large assembly, men, women and children, gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept bitterly. Verse ConceptsCrowdsGesturesGuilt, Human Aspects OfHouse Of GodLargenessPrayer, As Asking GodRegretRepentance, Examples OfRevival, CorporateConviction Of SinReligious AwakeningsTearsNamed Individuals Who Prayedconfessing

And the crowds were questioning him, saying, “Then what shall we do?” Verse ConceptsReligious AwakeningsCrowds SeekingOne's Deeds

From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.” Verse ConceptsExamples Of Faithevangelism, kinds ofRevival, CorporateReligious AwakeningsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleThose Who Believed In ChristHard Work

The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Nature OfMiracles, Responses ToReligious AwakeningsSigns And Wonders Of The GospelAgreeing With One AnotherMiraclesWitnessing

And all who lived at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Verse ConceptsConversion, examples ofReligious AwakeningsTurning To God

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When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtHappinessHonouring GodPredestined PeopleThe Call Of GodPredestination, Of PersonsReligious AwakeningsThe Gentiles ConversionThose Who Believed In ChristElect

Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices. Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReligious AwakeningsSin ConfessedThings Revealedconfessing

Take words with you and return to the Lord.
Say to Him, “Take away all iniquity
And receive us graciously,
That we may present the fruit of our lips.
Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousGrace, In OtWorship, Elements OfReturning To GodSpeaking To GodTaking Away EvilBacksliders

Then the lame will leap like a deer,
And the tongue of the mute will shout for joy.
For waters will break forth in the wilderness
And streams in the Arabah.
Verse ConceptsLeapingCripplesLamenessTonguePeople JumpingRunning Water From GodDumbnessRenewedDumbDeserts Used FigurativelyDeer Etc.Deerjumping


“He will revive us after two days;
He will raise us up on the third day,
That we may live before Him.
Verse ConceptsRevival, CorporateRestoring NationsThe Third Day Of The WeekTwo DaysLiveHope And Healingrevivalreassurance

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized. Verse ConceptsBaptism, Administered ByBaptism, Features Ofevangelism, kinds ofFamilies, Examples OfBaptism, practice ofMission, Of The ChurchOrdinancesSynagogueReligious AwakeningsChristian BaptismThose Who Believed In ChristBaptism



Nevertheless some men of Asher, Manasseh and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsHumilityReligious Awakenings

When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God; the Lord, He is God.” Verse ConceptsProstrationReligious AwakeningsDuplicating WordsThe Lord Is GodThe Lord [Yahweh] Is God

Now while Ezra was praying and making confession, weeping and prostrating himself before the house of God, a very large assembly, men, women and children, gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept bitterly. Verse ConceptsCrowdsGesturesGuilt, Human Aspects OfHouse Of GodLargenessPrayer, As Asking GodRegretRepentance, Examples OfRevival, CorporateConviction Of SinReligious AwakeningsTearsNamed Individuals Who Prayedconfessing

And the crowds were questioning him, saying, “Then what shall we do?” Verse ConceptsReligious AwakeningsCrowds SeekingOne's Deeds

From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all the things that I have done.” Verse ConceptsExamples Of Faithevangelism, kinds ofRevival, CorporateReligious AwakeningsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleThose Who Believed In ChristHard Work

The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing. Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Nature OfMiracles, Responses ToReligious AwakeningsSigns And Wonders Of The GospelAgreeing With One AnotherMiraclesWitnessing

And all who lived at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Verse ConceptsConversion, examples ofReligious AwakeningsTurning To God

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When the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. Verse ConceptsGentiles, In NtHappinessHonouring GodPredestined PeopleThe Call Of GodPredestination, Of PersonsReligious AwakeningsThe Gentiles ConversionThose Who Believed In ChristElect

Many also of those who had believed kept coming, confessing and disclosing their practices. Verse ConceptsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfReligious AwakeningsSin ConfessedThings Revealedconfessing

The beginning of his kingdom was Babel and Erech and Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar. Verse ConceptsBabylonThe Kingdom Of Others

Now the bronze pillars which were in the house of the Lord, and the stands and the bronze sea which were in the house of the Lord, the Chaldeans broke in pieces and carried the bronze to Babylon. Verse ConceptsPossessions Taken To BabylonSeaSacrilegeBreaking ContainersPillars For Solomon's TempleAmassing BronzeBronze Items For The Tabernacle

that you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon, and say,
“How the oppressor has ceased,
And how fury has ceased!
Verse ConceptsBabylon, History OfCessationStopping Fighting

Suddenly Babylon has fallen and been broken;
Wail over her!
Bring balm for her pain;
Perhaps she may be healed.
Verse ConceptsBalmsMedicineOintmentBabylon Destroyed

Twelve months later he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon. Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveRoofYearsOne YearRoyal HousesRooftop

She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. Verse ConceptsBabylonThe Church As The ElectBabylon, In NtPeter, The ApostleChurch, Examples OfChildren In The Faith

When Balak heard that Balaam was coming, he went out to meet him at the city of Moab, which is on the Arnon border, at the extreme end of the border. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyMeeting PeopleArnonSpoken Greetings

So Balaam arose in the morning, and saddled his donkey and went with the leaders of Moab. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyMorningCovetousness, Example OfGoing TogetherPreparing To TravelSaddling Donkeys

So he sent messengers to Balaam the son of Beor, at Pethor, which is near the River, in the land of the sons of his people, to call him, saying, “Behold, a people came out of Egypt; behold, they cover the surface of the land, and they are living opposite me. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyMessengers Sent Out

God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them; you shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.” Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGod BlessesGod Forbidding

They killed the kings of Midian along with the rest of their slain: Evi and Rekem and Zur and Hur and Reba, the five kings of Midian; they also killed Balaam the son of Beor with the sword. Verse ConceptsFive PeopleKilling KingsKilling ProphetsNamed Gentile Rulers

Behold, these caused the sons of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against the Lord in the matter of Peor, so the plague was among the congregation of the Lord. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyadvisersMan's Counsel

“My people, remember now
What Balak king of Moab counseled
And what Balaam son of Beor answered him,
And from Shittim to Gilgal,
So that you might know the righteous acts of the Lord.”
Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyGod, Righteousness OfHistoryPast, TheAnswering PeopleGod Doing RightDoing RightMan's Counsel


He raises the poor from the dust,
He lifts the needy from the ash heap
To make them sit with nobles,
And inherit a seat of honor;
For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,
And He set the world on them.
Verse ConceptsFoundationsEarth, Belonging To GodDust, Figurative UseGod, The ProviderOppression, God's Attitude ToPrincesThroneGloryGod And The PoorMetaphorical PillarsGod Lifting PeopleRubbishGod Helps The PoorThe poordust


Let his children wander about and beg;
And let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes.
Verse ConceptsBeggingDestitutesBeggarsRestlessness



The fear of you and the terror of you will be on every beast of the earth and on every bird of the sky; with everything that creeps on the ground, and all the fish of the sea, into your hand they are given. Verse ConceptsAnimalsAnimal LifeFearResponsibility, For God's WorldBirds, Features OfMan's DominionMan's FunctionFear And AnimalsGifts Of GodOther Gifts Of GodRelation Of Animals To ManThe RainbowRainbow

“You may eat any clean bird. Verse ConceptsClean Food

“If you happen to come upon a bird’s nest along the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs, and the mother sitting on the young or on the eggs, you shall not take the mother with the young; Verse ConceptsNestsEggsUnkindnessAnimals, Cruelty TowardsAnimal RightsYoung AnimalBirdswaterfalls

Then God said, “Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens.” Verse ConceptsSkyBirds, Features OfAnimals MultiplyingLiving SoulsSea DwellersMany CreaturesExpanse [The Firmament]God SpeakingLiving ThingsThose FlyingExpanse Of The Seasoaring

‘These, moreover, you shall detest among the birds; they are abhorrent, not to be eaten: the eagle and the vulture and the buzzard, Verse ConceptsAbominationsEaglesBirds, Types Of BirdsVulturesForbidden FoodHating UncleannessBirdsfitness

The birds of the heavens and the fish of the sea,
Whatever passes through the paths of the seas.
Verse ConceptsSeaThe OceanBirdsFishThe SeaPaths

and wherever the sons of men dwell, or the beasts of the field, or the birds of the sky, He has given them into your hand and has caused you to rule over them all. You are the head of gold. Verse ConceptsAnimal LifeGiven Into One's HandsRelation Of Animals To ManBirds




For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfAssurance in the life of faithStewardshipEncouraging Faith In ChristFreedomBoldnessExcellenceAppreciation For Pastors


But the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea, who had sent messengers to So king of Egypt and had offered no tribute to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year; so the king of Assyria shut him up and bound him in prison. Verse ConceptsArrestingMessengers Sent OutenvoyConspiraciesImprisonmentsPrisonersTaxationPrisons

Then the Philistines seized him and gouged out his eyes; and they brought him down to Gaza and bound him with bronze chains, and he was a grinder in the prison. Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesGrindingImprisonmentsKnivesMonotonyMutilationPrisonersTortureCaptivesHeartlessnessHard LaborPrisonsBrassGrinding FoodEyes HarmedBlindingOther BlindingBronze Shackles

So he put them in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned. Verse ConceptsImprisonmentsPrisonersPrisons

and they put him in custody because it had not been declared what should be done to him. Verse ConceptsPrisons

But this is a people plundered and despoiled;
All of them are trapped in caves,
Or are hidden away in prisons;
They have become a prey with none to deliver them,
And a spoil, with none to say, “Give them back!”
Verse ConceptsPlunderingRescueTrapPrisonscredibilityjail

Then he blinded the eyes of Zedekiah; and the king of Babylon bound him with bronze fetters and brought him to Babylon and put him in prison until the day of his death. Verse ConceptsImprisonmentsPrisonersPrisonsLifelongKings ExiledBlindingOther BlindingBronze Shackles

and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. Verse ConceptsFoundationsearthquakesChainsPrisonsSudden EventsIron ChainsFoundations Of BuildingsGod ShakingGod Freeing CaptivesBreaking Chainsjailevangelising

Now a man came from Baal-shalishah, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And he said, “Give them to the people that they may eat.” Verse ConceptsBakingTwentyMan Of God


Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread and a jug of wine and a young goat, and sent them to Saul by David his son. Verse ConceptsQuantities Of Wine


and I will bring a piece of bread, that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.” And they said, “So do, as you have said.” Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodServanthood, In Life Of BelieversPeople Refreshed

The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he would drink from the brook. Verse ConceptsCooking, Types Of FoodGod, The ProviderCrowsFrugalityDivine SuppliesDrinking WaterRavensAt Morning And EveningBrooks


Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Verse ConceptsRepulsive FoodProvision From RocksBreadBeing A Good FatherFishparenthood









By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. Verse ConceptsAbelAbel and CainFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAtonement, Types OfRighteousness, As FaithWorship, Acceptable AttitudesThe Witness Of GodRighteous By ObedienceSacrificeExcellence



Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyAbel and CainNicolaitansRebellion of Satan and Angels

Then Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. Verse ConceptsAbel and CaineastEdenDriven From God's PresenceLeaving God's PresenceGardens


Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial

But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial

Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” Verse ConceptsPeter, The DisciplePredictionsDenying ChristChrist Predicting The FutureCommunicating Three TimesChickensBird SoundsChrist Telling The TruthDuring One Nightdenial



Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilean." But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."



For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.



having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordPreeminence Of ChristAngels

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. Verse ConceptsBabies In The WombChrist, The Seed OfAngel, AnnouncementsChrist, Names ForJesus Birthgabriel

His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. Verse ConceptsBabylonCrowns, Spiritual UseChrist GlorifiedAnonymityFire Of ChristEyes In ProphecyNot Knowing About ChristSpiritual crownscrownsroyalty

Then He *poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. Verse ConceptsFeetFeet WashingBasinsJesus Christ, Meekness OfHumility Of ChristWater ContainersPeople Drying Things UpPouring WaterCare Of FeetServantsAblution















But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristSkepticismJudas Betraying ChristNot Believing In JesusChrist Knowing About PeopleWho Is The Doer?Believing In Christa new beginning


So Jesus, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, went forth and *said to them, Whom do you seek?” Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristChrist Knowing About HimselfDeath



But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristSkepticismJudas Betraying ChristNot Believing In JesusChrist Knowing About PeopleWho Is The Doer?Believing In Christa new beginning


So Jesus, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, went forth and *said to them, Whom do you seek?” Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeForeknowledge Of ChristChrist Knowing About HimselfDeath






“Then you would trust, because there is hope;
And you would look around and rest securely.
Verse ConceptsHope, In GodHow Faith ComesThe FutureRestGod's ProtectionHope KjvMotivationProtection And SafetyWorrying About The Future



He will dwell on the heights,
His refuge will be the impregnable rock;
His bread will be given him,
His water will be sure.
Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodWaterFortsStones For ProtectionPeople Providing Food

Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmeagernessForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtDoing The Right Thingpeterzealots

For this is contained in Scripture:
Behold, I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious corner stone,
And he who believes in Him will not be disappointed.”
Verse ConceptsCornerstonesConfidence, In ChristdefeatZion, As A SymbolNames And Titles For ChristSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot Put To ShamePreciousScripture SaysDisappointmentpeterzion

Therefore thus says the Lord God,
Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone,
A costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes in it will not be disturbed.
Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillFoundationsCornerstonesFaith, Necessity OfGod, The RockMasonsNot AshamedTrust, Importance OfZion, As A SymbolChrist, Names ForCornerstoneSpiritual FoundationsCapstoneMessianic PropheciesChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithCauses of failure in

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise



“O afflicted one, storm-tossed, and not comforted,
Behold, I will set your stones in antimony,
And your foundations I will lay in sapphires.
Verse ConceptsFloggingBuildingJewelsStormsSpiritual FoundationsNo ComfortCatastrophic EventsThe Storms Of Life

storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. Verse ConceptsAge To ComeSpiritual InvestmentRich, TheRiches, SpiritualThriftSpiritual FoundationsSpiritual TreasuresSeeking LifeStoring Other Things


A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
O Lord my God, in You I have taken refuge;
Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
Verse ConceptsSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseTrust


All Your commandments are faithful;
They have persecuted me with a lie; help me!
Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTSuffering SaintsPersecution, Christian ResponseThose Who Are LiarsGod's Trustworthiness

Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies.
Verse ConceptsMany Enemies

Shin.
Princes persecute me without cause,
But my heart stands in awe of Your words.
Verse ConceptsPersecution, Nature OfRenewed HeartBible, In Christian LivingAweIndividuals Fearing God

For the enemy has persecuted my soul;
He has crushed my life to the ground;
He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead.
Verse ConceptsMonotonyColors, BlackState Of The Deadcrushes

You who know, O Lord,
Remember me, take notice of me,
And take vengeance for me on my persecutors.
Do not, in view of Your patience, take me away;
Know that for Your sake I endure reproach.
Verse ConceptsMemoriesGod, Patience OfInjuryRevenge, Examples OfUnderstandingPersecution, Nature OfDivine RemembrancePeople VisitingBeing ReprovedRevenge

Our pursuers are at our necks;
We are worn out, there is no rest for us.
Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalPursuing PeopleSleeplessnessUnrestTired In FlightPersecutiontired






I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersApostasy, CauseWolvesFierce MenNot Sparing


And the Lord their God will save them in that day
As the flock of His people;
For they are as the stones of a crown,
Sparkling in His land.
Verse ConceptsJewelsChrist And His SheepSparklingGod Saves The NeedyJewellery And GodGod's Willjewelrycrowns


I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; Verse ConceptsShepherds, As Church LeaderWatchfulness, Of LeadersApostasy, CauseWolvesFierce MenNot Sparing


And the Lord their God will save them in that day
As the flock of His people;
For they are as the stones of a crown,
Sparkling in His land.
Verse ConceptsJewelsChrist And His SheepSparklingGod Saves The NeedyJewellery And GodGod's Willjewelrycrowns


Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” Verse ConceptsCouncil of JerusalemAbraham, Family And DescendantsExclusivenessBarnabasHeresiesDenominationsMisteachingNecessity Of CircumcisionSalvation By Other Things

This is My covenant, which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. Verse ConceptsGesturesCeremoniesCircumcisionGod's Covenant With The Patriarchs

But an uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, that person shall be cut off from his people; he has broken My covenant.” Verse ConceptsForeskinsBreaking The Covenant

So Joshua made himself flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth. Verse ConceptsCommemoration

Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalMissionary Work, Examples OfGoing TogetherIsrael HardenedJews

Was any man called when he was already circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? He is not to be circumcised. Verse ConceptsConsider Your Call To SalvationNecessity Of Circumcision

But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalGreeksNecessity Of CircumcisionNo Compulsion

Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you. Verse ConceptsAbolitionSalvation Not By WorksValue

Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessOutward AppearanceLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of CircumcisionOutward CompulsionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecutionThe Crosstrying


Then Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again from the hand of Ben-hadad the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken in war from the hand of Jehoahaz his father. Three times Joash defeated him and recovered the cities of Israel. Verse ConceptsActing Three TimesCapturing Cities

Nevertheless, the people who live in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large; and moreover, we saw the descendants of Anak there. Verse ConceptsFortificationsFortified CitiesLargenessGiantsStrong Nations

Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will You indeed sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it? Verse ConceptsFiftiesDestruction Of CitiesNot SparingNumbers Of Righteous People

So he gathered all the food of these seven years which occurred in the land of Egypt and placed the food in the cities; he placed in every city the food from its own surrounding fields. Verse ConceptsThriftGathering Food

“Then it shall come about when the Lord your God brings you into the land which He swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you, great and splendid cities which you did not build, Verse ConceptsCityLargenessBuilding CitiesThe Promised LandCities In IsraelGod Gave The Land


“I will root out your Asherim from among you
And destroy your cities.
Verse ConceptsFalse GodsDestruction Of CitiesCities Under Attack

Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law


I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. Verse ConceptsCivic DutiesCitizenshipSwearing OathsObeying People

However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.” Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law


I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. Verse ConceptsCivic DutiesCitizenshipSwearing OathsObeying People

However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.” Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

Nation was crushed by nation, and city by city, for God troubled them with every kind of distress. Verse ConceptsCivil StrifeTwo Hundred And Some

“Now so that your heart does not grow faint,
And you are not afraid at the report that will be heard in the land—
For the report will come one year,
And after that another report in another year,
And violence will be in the land
With ruler against ruler—
Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthdiscouragementCivil StrifeRumoursFear, Of FutureResisting DiscouragementThose Not Fearingrumors

When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end. Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

Then He continued by saying to them, "Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a necklace of gold around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he now had authority as the third ruler in the kingdom. Verse ConceptsChainsCommands, in OTOrnamentsPromotionGold ChainsPurple ClothesJewelleryThird Person

Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree


Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. Verse ConceptsClothing OthersFine Clothes

“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet,
Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
Verse ConceptsdaughtersCrimsonAdornment, Of WomenClothGoldOrnamentsWeepingColors, ScarletRed ClothesGold OrnamentsWearing JewelleryMourning The Death Of Others

In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, Verse ConceptsGreetingsMarketsRobesMarketplacesLong ThingsFine ClothesSpoken Greetingszealotsdoctrine

So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them. Verse ConceptsClothBereavement, Experience OfStairwaysDressMournersWidowsClothing The NeedyOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsActual WidowsUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of Otherssisterhood

and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” Verse ConceptsFootstoolsSitting In FellowshipHolier Than ThougaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayGoing To ChurchGiving BackBeing Differentdiscriminationpoopmanattentionpeople

Then I shall not be ashamed
When I look upon all Your commandments.
Verse ConceptsNot AshamedDisappointment



These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. Verse ConceptsReceptive Hearts

“You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and possess the land into which you are about to cross to possess it; Verse ConceptsKeep The Commandments!

And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTOrthodoxy, In NtFor The Sake Of ThingsWhy Do You Do This?Breaking God's Lawdisobedience


If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. The remaining matters I will arrange when I come. Verse ConceptsPhysical HungerDiscipline Of The ChurchChurch OrderComing TogetherGoing To ChurchFeeding The Poorcommunionhungerorder


So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. Verse ConceptsAtonementJesus Christ, Obedience OfJustification Under The GospelSalvation, Possible To All MenLife In ChristCondemnation Of The WickedAll PeopleLife Is In ChristPatience In Relationships


knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned. Verse ConceptsTwisted Wayscondemnationcorruption

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment. Verse ConceptsBad LanguageConsistencyAffirmationsethics, personalOaths, HumanAffirmative ActionConversationHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansCursingSwearing Being ForbiddenAssentingDissentSwearing OathsNot Swearing OathsNo CondemnationSwearing

Now if the whole congregation of Israel commits error and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly, and they commit any of the things which the Lord has commanded not to be done, and they become guilty; Verse ConceptsCarelessnessIgnorance Of Evil

“Bring the one who has cursed outside the camp, and let all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then let all the congregation stone him. Verse ConceptsCongregationDeath penaltyCamps, Unclean ThingsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfLaying On Of HandsHands On HeadsOutside The CampLaying On Hands For EvilInstructions About Stoning

then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the Lord, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. Verse ConceptsCongregationdrink offeringAnimal Sacrifices, BurntAnimal Sacrifices, Meal OfferingMale AnimalsMaking Cereal Offerings And LibationsRefreshing GodSacrificing CattleSacrificing GoatsUnintentional

No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off shall enter the assembly of the Lord. Verse ConceptsCrushingeunuchsMutilationMale Genitalsmanhoodcrushescutting



Paul, looking intently at the Council, said, “Brethren, I have lived my life with a perfectly good conscience before God up to this day.” Verse ConceptsClear ConsciencesConsciences, Description OfMan's Conduct Towards GodLooking Intently At PeopleconscienceClear Conscience Before God

in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them, Verse ConceptsGoadsThoughtWritingThoughts Of The WickedWriting On PeopleJustified By WorksKnowing Right And WrongTaking The Law To HeartThings As WitnessesHeart, HumanEthicsMoralityconscienceaccusations

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. Verse Conceptsethics, socialLeaders, PoliticalBe Subject To PeopleRespecting Authorityconscience

However not all men have this knowledge; but some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat food as if it were sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

Eat anything that is sold in the meat market without asking questions for conscience’ sake; Verse ConceptsMarketsNot Asking OthersFood PermittedEating Meatconsciencesales

Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences. Verse ConceptsConvincingevangelists, ministry ofHope, Nature OfPersuasionReverence, And ObedienceAmbassadors For ChristResponsibilityKnowing Godconsciencemotives

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation And sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners will be converted to You.

My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.







The next day we put in at Sidon; and Julius treated Paul with consideration and allowed him to go to his friends and receive care. Verse ConceptsKindnessCourtesyShipsThe Next DayChristians Are Called Friends

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us courteously three days. Verse ConceptsGuestsHospitality, Examples OfCourtesyHospitalityTravellersWelcoming Other Peoplefriendliness

Simeon and Levi are brothers;
Their swords are implements of violence.
Verse ConceptsWeapons

Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries,
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.
Verse ConceptsFalsehoodWitnesses, FalseOvercoming EnemiesSurrenderProtection From Enemiesbreathing

The merciful man does himself good,
But the cruel man does himself harm.
Verse ConceptsUnkindnessGood ReboundingHurt

On account of the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips,
Let them even be caught in their pride,
And on account of curses and lies which they utter.
Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingLipsCharacter Of WickedThe Proud Will Be AbasedUngodly CursingPrideSwearingcurses


He also loved cursing, so it came to him;
And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
Verse ConceptsBad LanguageCursingLoving EvilPeople BlessingUngodly CursingBlessing OthersSwearingcurses

For you also have realized that you likewise have many times cursed others. Verse ConceptsUngodly Cursing

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness”;
Verse ConceptsBeing BitterSpeaking With The MouthUngodly CursingBitterness


Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeFaithfulness, Examples OfAttitudes Of HumilityAttitudes, in prayerDecisivenessKneelingNoonPrayer, Practicalities OfReverence, And ObedienceThanksgivingWorship, Times ForBoldness Examples OfThanksgiving, OfferedCourage, Examples OfSecret PrayerSeveral Times A DaySignaturesUnpremeditatedUpper RoomsWhen To Prayculturetoughness


Now among them from the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. Verse ConceptsChildren, Good Examples OfPeople Of Judah

Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to Arioch, the captain of the king’s bodyguard, who had gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon; Verse ConceptsExecutionersWise MenAttempting To Kill Specific People

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription to the king and make the interpretation known to him. Verse ConceptsInscriptionsNo RewardReading Other MatterBeing Yourself

Then Daniel spoke to the king, “O king, live forever! Verse ConceptsFlatteryAngels, Ot Appearances

in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years. Verse ConceptsReadingInsightProphecy, Fulfilment Of OtProphets, Role OfUnderstandingWord Of GodSeventy70 To 80 YearsDestruction Of JerusalemEnd Of ActionsBooks Of ProphecyNamed Prophets Of The LordAbrahamic CovenantReading The Bibleaccomplishmentsaccomplishment

even though these three men, Noah, Daniel and Job were in its midst, by their own righteousness they could only deliver themselves,” declares the Lord God. Verse ConceptsExamples, GoodNoahThree MenSaving Oneself

Behold, you are wiser than Daniel;
There is no secret that is a match for you.
Verse ConceptsSecrecyComparisons

I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsDestructionLordship, Human And DivineCorrecting A BrotherHanding Over ChristThe Fact Of That DayThe Gospel Of SalvationSatanSurrenderThe Devil

“Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. Verse ConceptsDay of the LORDElijah, Prophecies OfJohn The BaptistSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfThe Fact Of That DayThe Two WitnessesThe Second Coming

just as you also partially did understand us, that we are your reason to be proud as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus. Verse ConceptsLast DaysLordship, Human And DivineBrotherly LoveThe Fact Of That DayPaul's Boasting



Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes and gird on sackcloth and lament before Abner.” And King David walked behind the bier. Verse ConceptsGesturesClothingClothSackcloth And AshesPreparation For Burial

Now forty days were required for it, for such is the period required for embalming. And the Egyptians wept for him seventy days. Verse ConceptsLossForty DaysMore Than One MonthTwo To Four MonthsPreparation For Burial

When all the congregation saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel wept for Aaron thirty days. Verse ConceptsLossMonthMourningOne MonthMourning The Death Of Others

So the sons of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the days of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end. Verse ConceptsBereavement, Expression OfLossMonthMourningSorrowSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfWeepingOne MonthMourning The Death Of Others

They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan and for the people of the Lord and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. Verse ConceptsFasting, Nature OfEveningLossWeepingAction Until EveningFasting In MourningMourning The Death Of Others

And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesStairwaysDeath Of The Saints, Examples OfCorpses Of Other PeopleUpper Rooms

For when she poured this perfume on My body, she did it to prepare Me for burial. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesOintmentPerfumePreparation For Burial

The man who had died came forth, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus *said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Verse ConceptsThe DeadClothembalmingBurials, FeaturesCovering NakednessLinenNapkinsTying Uplazarus

And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesStairwaysDeath Of The Saints, Examples OfCorpses Of Other PeopleUpper Rooms

For when she poured this perfume on My body, she did it to prepare Me for burial. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBurials, FeaturesOintmentPerfumePreparation For Burial

The man who had died came forth, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus *said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Verse ConceptsThe DeadClothembalmingBurials, FeaturesCovering NakednessLinenNapkinsTying Uplazarus

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. Verse ConceptsDeborahLeaders, PoliticalRankWomenProphetessNamed WivesWomen Working

Deborah said to Barak, “Arise! For this is the day in which the Lord has given Sisera into your hands; behold, the Lord has gone out before you.” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. Verse ConceptsTens Of ThousandsThose God Gave Into Their Hands

Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying, Verse ConceptsThose Singing PraiseVolunteering


Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son. Verse ConceptsAntichristLiesDocetismDenying ChristSaid To Be The ChristEnemies Of GodThe FatherThose Who Are LiarsSpirit Of Antichristdenial

But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, Verse ConceptsBarabbasGod, Unity OfJesus Christ, Holiness OfChrist, Names ForDenying ChristJudged As MurderersRighteousness Of Christdenial

Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” Verse ConceptsPeter, The DisciplePredictionsDenying ChristChrist Predicting The FutureCommunicating Three TimesChickensBird SoundsChrist Telling The TruthDuring One Nightdenial



Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilean." But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about."




When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida. Verse ConceptsApostles, During Jesus Earthly MinistryRetirementTelling What People DidThe Apostles In Actionfeedback

They went away in the boat to a secluded place by themselves. Verse ConceptsBoatslonliness


When day came, Jesus left and went to a secluded place; and the crowds were searching for Him, and came to Him and tried to keep Him from going away from them. Verse ConceptsDawnHabitsSeeking ChristSolitudeCrowds SeekingLeaving

Then they said, “The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please, let us go a three days’ journey into the wilderness that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God, otherwise He will fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword.” Verse ConceptsSwordsThree DaysParticular JourneysA Feast In The WildernessGod Might Kill His People


My soul is crushed with longing
After Your ordinances at all times.
Verse ConceptsLonging For God


At night my soul longs for You,
Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently;
For when the earth experiences Your judgments
The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Verse ConceptsSpiritual Desiresdiscipleship, nature ofLonging For GodEarth, Judgment OfNightPrayer, As A Relationship With GodThirstAfflictions, Benefits Of


Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Verse ConceptsLaughterSatisfactionTearsBenefits Of SadnessMothers DeathSmilingFeeding The Poorhunger

All Judah rejoiced concerning the oath, for they had sworn with their whole heart and had sought Him earnestly, and He let them find Him. So the Lord gave them rest on every side. Verse ConceptsAnswered PrayereagernessdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfExcitementConsecration, Examples OfUnquestioning Service

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly;
My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,
In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Verse ConceptsSpiritual Hungereagernessdrought, spiritualDeserts, SpecificBodyHeart, And Holy SpiritLonging For GodRevival, PersonalSeeking GodSymbolsThirstDry LandDry PlacesSeeking WaterYou Are Our GodartistsHeartfelt Prayer To God


I opened my mouth wide and panted,
For I longed for Your commandments.
Verse ConceptsEating With Mouths


James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, *came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” Verse ConceptsSelfishness

You open Your hand
And satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Verse ConceptsGod, The ProviderHand Of GodSatisfactionPlenty Through God


How they are destroyed in a moment!
They are utterly swept away by sudden terrors!
Verse ConceptsAfflictions Of The WickedDeath Of The WickedDestruction Of The WickedFear Will Come

“For the company of the godless is barren,
And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.
Verse ConceptsBribery, Is SinGodlessnessTentsHypocrisy


Let those be appalled because of their shame
Who say to me, “Aha, aha!”
Verse ConceptsDuplicating WordsDespising People

Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! Verse ConceptsEmpty Places


So Moses spoke thus to the sons of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses on account of their despondency and cruel bondage. Verse ConceptsdiscouragementAnguish, CauseOther Sad PeopleDepression

You shall be driven mad by the sight of what you see. Verse ConceptsInsanityHealthTragedy


So I say, “My strength has perished,
And so has my hope from the Lord.”
Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfHope, Results Of Its AbsenceWithout HopeEnduranceDespairexpectations

Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope has perished. We are completely cut off.’ Verse ConceptsdrynessDisappointmentsHope, Nature OfHope, Results Of Its AbsencePessimismFeelings Of Rejection By GodThe Finality Of DeathBonesDeath Is FinalWithout HopeValley Of Dry Bones

Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was gradually abandoned. Verse ConceptsDespair, Description OfHope, Results Of Its AbsencePessimismDark DaysWithout HopeNavigationNatural DisastersFeeling Lost


So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you are. Verse ConceptsDiscernment Of GovernorsWisdom, Human NatureUnique IndividualsGod's Things Revealed


That you may observe discretion
And your lips may reserve knowledge.
Verse ConceptsValuing Knowledge

When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions. Verse ConceptsNot Asking OthersAnsweringGod's Blessings Are NearLosing CourageQuestioning GodSchoolanswers

Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then has not the health of the daughter of my people been restored?
Verse ConceptsdiseasesBalmsHealingHerbs And SpicesMedicineOintmentNo HealingHealth And HealingHope And Healingwholeness

Where will you be stricken again,
As you continue in your rebellion?
The whole head is sick
And the whole heart is faint.
Verse ConceptsSinful HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedRebellion Against God, Shown InOther References To The HeartPersistence


For her wound is incurable,
For it has come to Judah;
It has reached the gate of my people,
Even to Jerusalem.
Verse ConceptsdiseasesDisfigurement Of SinNo Healing

And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Verse ConceptsCuresdoctorsIronyKingdom Of God, Entry IntoMind, Of ChristSin, Deliverance From GodTax CollectorsPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedIllnesspatients


But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newMediationMediatorUniquenessJesus Christ, PriesthoodChrist, The MediatorPreeminence Of ChristAdvocatesGreatness Of ChristPromises concerningPromisesMinistryExcellencecovenant


Therefore it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. Verse ConceptsCopies Of AltarsRight Sacrificescleansing

This expression, “Yet once more,” denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Verse ConceptsLaws, AbolishedDestruction Of The WorldGod ShakingThings ShakingThe keyword of HebrewsRemoving People From Your Life

because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. Verse ConceptsRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPlansPeople Made PerfectGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanGods PlanGod's Plan For Us

Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. Verse ConceptsGoldHerbs And SpicesDisplayingArmoryFragranceThings RevealedTaking Mixed Metals

And he displayed the riches of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days. Verse ConceptsDisplayingFive Months And MoreSeeking HonourWealthy People

Then Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the number of his sons, and every instance where the king had magnified him and how he had promoted him above the princes and servants of the king. Verse ConceptsDisplayingPromotionThe More Children The BetterSeeking HonourWealthy People

“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsGreetingsLove, Abuse OfMarketsPride, Examples OfRobesTasselsTeachers Of The LawDisplayingFine ClothesSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsmarketing

So, on the next day when Agrippa came together with Bernice amid great pomp, and entered the auditorium accompanied by the commanders and the prominent men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls

“Thus has the Lord of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother; Verse ConceptsGod, Compassion OfCompassion, In ChristiansGrace, In Human RelationshipsMercy, HumanMercy, Response To God'sOppression, God's Attitude ToThe Need For Mercy


These are the things which you should do: speak the truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for peace in your gates. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsBusiness At The GatewayJudging RightlyPerforming The TruthSpeaking TruthDoing God's WorksSeek PeaceJudgmentsTelling The Truth

Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodCommitment, to GodHeart, And Holy SpiritWalkingWorship, Acceptable AttitudesWorship, Elements OfDuty Of Man To GodTrue ReligionWhole HeartednessMan's Conduct Towards GodLove For GodGod's NeedsThe Need To Love GodFear God!relaxation


He said,
“Hear now My words:
If there is a prophet among you,
I, the Lord, shall make Myself known to him in a vision.
I shall speak with him in a dream.
Verse ConceptsDreamsGod, Revelation OfKnowing God, Nature OfProphets, Role OfRevelation, In OtVisionsInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Means OfProphetic VisionsVisions From GodRevelation Through Visions And Dreams

The prophet who has a dream may relate his dream, but let him who has My word speak My word in truth. What does straw have in common with grain?” declares the Lord. Verse ConceptsAbsolute TruthFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsStrawChaffMisleading DreamsUnrelated ThingsSpeaking As From God

It will come about after this
That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind;
And your sons and daughters will prophesy,
Your old men will dream dreams,
Your young men will see visions.
Verse ConceptsdaughtersGirlsBaptism, significance ofDreamsGuidance, Receiving God'sSonsPouringVisionsInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Nature OfProphetessHope For Old PeopleVisions From GodChildren BlessedProphesying In The ChurchMan's Relation To God


For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear God. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

Then You frighten me with dreams
And terrify me by visions;
Verse ConceptsDreams, Examples OfThose Frightened Of God

Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a necklace of gold around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he now had authority as the third ruler in the kingdom. Verse ConceptsChainsCommands, in OTOrnamentsPromotionGold ChainsPurple ClothesJewelleryThird Person

Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Verse ConceptsLeatherClothingBeltsAsceticism, People PracticingHairsInsectsJohn The BaptistLocustsWaistsHoneyHairclothHair GarmentsChristmas Tree


Then Rebekah took the best garments of Esau her elder son, which were with her in the house, and put them on Jacob her younger son. Verse ConceptsClothing OthersFine Clothes

“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet,
Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
Verse ConceptsdaughtersCrimsonAdornment, Of WomenClothGoldOrnamentsWeepingColors, ScarletRed ClothesGold OrnamentsWearing JewelleryMourning The Death Of Others

In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, Verse ConceptsGreetingsMarketsRobesMarketplacesLong ThingsFine ClothesSpoken Greetingszealotsdoctrine

So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them. Verse ConceptsClothBereavement, Experience OfStairwaysDressMournersWidowsClothing The NeedyOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsActual WidowsUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of Otherssisterhood

and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” Verse ConceptsFootstoolsSitting In FellowshipHolier Than ThougaysRespectTreating OthersBeing GayGoing To ChurchGiving BackBeing Differentdiscriminationpoopmanattentionpeople

Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law


I say, “Keep the command of the king because of the oath before God. Verse ConceptsCivic DutiesCitizenshipSwearing OathsObeying People

However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.” Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes




Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

Then he died in a ripe old age, full of days, riches and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place. Verse ConceptsAgingEnjoyment, Material ThingsHeirsMaturity, PhysicalOld Age, Attainment OfAge

for I will indeed honor you richly, and I will do whatever you say to me. Please come then, curse this people for me.’” Verse ConceptsBalaams DonkeyCursing Israel

So the Lord established the kingdom in his control, and all Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had great riches and honor. Verse ConceptsGifts

Now Hezekiah had immense riches and honor; and he made for himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields and all kinds of valuable articles, Verse ConceptsGoldHerbs And SpicesSilver

“A sword against their horses and against their chariots
And against all the foreigners who are in the midst of her,
And they will become women!
A sword against her treasures, and they will be plundered!
Verse ConceptsChariotsBabylonPowerlessnessMixed MultitudeEffeminacyDestroying ChariotsWeak Women

In that day the Egyptians will become like women, and they will tremble and be in dread because of the waving of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which He is going to wave over them. Verse ConceptsHand Of GodPowerlessnessEffeminacyGod's HandWaving The HandGroups TremblingWeak WomenTerror Of GodGod's Hands In Opposition

The mighty men of Babylon have ceased fighting,
They stay in the strongholds;
Their strength is exhausted,
They are becoming like women;
Their dwelling places are set on fire,
The bars of her gates are broken.
Verse ConceptsGatesPowerlessnessEffeminacyCessationStopping FightingWeak WomenBurning CitiesNo Strength LeftWomen's Strength

Behold, your people are women in your midst!
The gates of your land are opened wide to your enemies;
Fire consumes your gate bars.
Verse ConceptsFeeblenessPowerlessnessEffeminacyThe Act Of OpeningOpening GatesWeak WomenLocks And BarsWomen's Strength

And they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralytic, Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” Verse ConceptsdiseasesHeart, HumanSin, And God's CharacterSonsParalyticsAttitudes Of FaithChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversBedsSaved By FaithChrist ForgivingGod Has ForgivenTake Courage!Overcoming ObstaclesNervousness

And he *said to them, “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. Verse ConceptsEasterLowering PeopleChrist Is Risen

And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.” Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactGet Up!

But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also.” Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofempiresGuidance, Results OfMissionaries, Task OfNecessityNightRomeWitnesses, To Jesus ChristVisions At NightWitness To The GospelWitnessingtestimonyfollowing

But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. Verse ConceptsBeing AfraidDeliverance, Means OfStillnessNot Seeing PeopleDo Not Fear For God Will Helpfearless

He set the priests in their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the Lord. Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofpriests




It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of His holy ones, Verse ConceptsMultitudesProphesyingNamed Prophets Of The LordAccompanying The Second ComingPredictions Of Second ComingProphecies concerning

the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,

Then Enoch walked with God three hundred years after he became the father of Methuselah, and he had other sons and daughters. Verse ConceptsWalking With God100 Years And More

By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, As Basis Of SalvationCommendationExamples Of FaithAscension Of SaintsPleasing GodGod Lifting PeopleNot DyingExploits Of FaithNowhere To Be FoundPeople Who Didn't Dietransition

Jared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and became the father of Enoch. Verse ConceptsThe Age At Fatherhood

When Esau was forty years old he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite; Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsPolygamy


Now it came about, when Isaac was old and his eyes were too dim to see, that he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” And he said to him, “Here I am.” Verse ConceptsBlindness, Causes OfOld Age, DisabilitiesEyes, Affected BydisabilitiesOld Age, Attainment OfVisionWeakness, PhysicalDimness Of VisionBehold Me!Others Summoning

Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau. Verse ConceptsBeing FirstOuter GarmentsHairy PeopleRed BodiesTwin BrothersColorHair

But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.” Verse ConceptsNot Receiving

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. Verse ConceptsBread, As FoodVegetablesThose Who Provided A Meallent

Now it came about, as soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, and Jacob had hardly gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. Verse ConceptsGoing Outside

Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).






Thus says the Lord,
What injustice did your fathers find in Me,
That they went far from Me
And walked after emptiness and became empty?
Verse ConceptsFutilityFalse ReligionIdolatry, Objections ToPrayerlessnessSyncretismWord Of GodEstrangementVanityBeing Found OutUseless PeopleIs God Unjust?

in order to lay hold of the hearts of the house of Israel who are estranged from Me through all their idols.”’ Verse ConceptsRejection Of GodEstrangementSeparation From GodGod Opposes IdolatryStrong Delusion

But the Levites who went far from Me when Israel went astray, who went astray from Me after their idols, shall bear the punishment for their iniquity. Verse ConceptsEstrangementPeople Going Astray



Did not Solomon king of Israel sin regarding these things? Yet among the many nations there was no king like him, and he was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel; nevertheless the foreign women caused even him to sin. Verse ConceptsBacksliding, Israel ExanplesSolomon, Character OfUnique Individuals

Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!” Verse ConceptsCurses, HumanBlasphemy, Examples OfBlameWivesBad Wives ExamplesHolding FastTemptressesCursing GodWife

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod, Verse ConceptsCelebrationsBanquets, ActivitiesGuestsBirthdays CelebratedFathers Birthdayheroes

for when Jezebel destroyed the prophets of the Lord, Obadiah took a hundred prophets and hid them by fifties in a cave, and provided them with bread and water.) Verse ConceptsBad InfluenceCavesProphets, Lives OfSchool Of ProphetsWaterLove to Others, Examples OfFiftiesOne HundredPeople In CavesKilling ProphetsPeople Hiding PeopleProphets Killedprophetsjezebelhidinggroups

So while he slept, Delilah took the seven locks of his hair and wove them into the web]. And she fastened it with the pin and said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” But he awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin of the loom and the web.

Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutMessengerPersecution, Nature OfProphets, Lives OfRevenge, Examples OfMan's Action TomorrowKilling Prophetsjezebel

When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring. Verse ConceptsInsecurityMothers Of KingsKilling Whole FamiliesKilling Sons And DaughtersGrandmothers

He also removed Maacah, the mother of King Asa, from the position of queen mother, because she had made a horrid image as an Asherah, and Asa cut down her horrid image, crushed it and burned it at the brook Kidron. Verse ConceptsGrandparentsQueensDestruction Of Satan's WorksGrandmothersgrandmas

Then Zeresh his wife and all his friends said to him, “Have a gallows fifty cubits high made and in the morning ask the king to have Mordecai hanged on it; then go joyfully with the king to the banquet.” And the advice pleased Haman, so he had the gallows made. Verse ConceptsEscaping, Physical ThingsBad Wives ExamplesTemptressesDimensions Of Other ThingsPeople Hung To DeathNamed Wives


He plans wickedness upon his bed;
He sets himself on a path that is not good;
He does not despise evil.
Verse ConceptsEvil WaysImagination, Evil SchemingEvil PlansBedsEvil DevicesMischiefPlottingContinuing In SinStaying Positive

One who plans to do evil,
Men will call a schemer.
Verse ConceptsIntentionsEvil PlansCharacter Of WickedEvil Devices

But they will say, ‘It’s hopeless! For we are going to follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’ Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfHardened Heartsevil, origins ofHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedPlansEvil DevicesGod's PlanGods PlanGod's Plan For Usimagination



Will they not go astray who devise evil?
But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstImagination, Evil SchemingPlansEvil PlansEvil DevicesFinding LoveMaking Mistakes

He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things;
He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
Verse ConceptsLipsEvil DevicesPlottingWinkingMoving Onmovement

As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;
He devises wicked schemes
To destroy the afflicted with slander,
Even though the needy one speaks what is right.
Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfEvil PlansTrapEvil DevicesPlottinginstruments

He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who devise iniquity and give evil advice in this city, Verse ConceptsEvil PlansEvil DevicesThe Entrance Of Sin



The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit;
He has ceased to be wise and to do good.
Verse ConceptsMouthsDeception In Fallen Human NatureSpeech, Negative Aspects OfFalse WisdomDeceitful Tongues

And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofHell, As Incentive To ActionThe Human BodyGehennaDamage To The BodyFire Of EvilPeople Being PollutedBeware Of Your SpeechMighty in its influenceThe TongueThe Power Of Words


His speech was smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
Verse ConceptsSinful HeartsButterHeart, Fallen And RedeemedOilOintmentSincereitySmoothnessSmoothWarSpeech



You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. Verse ConceptsBad PeopleSnakesParents SinThings Like SnakesNothing GoodBeware Of Your Speechmath



They do not know the way of peace,
And there is no justice in their tracks;
They have made their paths crooked,
Whoever treads on them does not know peace.
Verse ConceptsWay, TheCrookednessPaths Of The WickedPathways Of SinSpiritual IgnoranceUnrestTwistingNo PeacePaths


Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. Verse ConceptsDestructionGehennaPathways Of SinDamnationMany Seeking SalvationBroadnessNarrow ThingsEasy For PeopleHellGoing To Heavendistractions

Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is hard.
Verse ConceptsFruits Of SinMiseryPathways Of SinEvil WaysFavorSuccess And Hard Work

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
Verse ConceptsPursuingRighteousness, Of BelieversPathways Of SinAbominations, To GodEvil Ways

For their feet run to evil
And they hasten to shed blood.
Verse ConceptsSheddingRunning After EvilFeet In ActionReady To Kill

For they cannot sleep unless they do evil;
And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
Verse ConceptsMischiefCausing Others To StumbleRestForgiving Others Who Hurt YouHurtSleeping PeacefullyHurt And BetrayalLosing Someonewickednesshurting


Their feet run to evil,
And they hasten to shed innocent blood;
Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity,
Devastation and destruction are in their highways.
Verse ConceptsFeetevil, origins ofInnocence, Teaching OnCharacter Of WickedInnocent BloodSheddingPaths Of The WickedDestructionThoughts Of The WickedReady To Kill




Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy;
No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.
Verse ConceptsBackbitingGossipInjustice, Examples OfPride, Evil OfPride, Results OfSecrecySuperiorityAbaseSlanderAbasement Of The ProudInformation In SecretProud People

“Let everyone be on guard against his neighbor,
And do not trust any brother;
Because every brother deals craftily,
And every neighbor goes about as a slanderer.
Verse ConceptsBackbitingdistrustOptimismNot Believing PeopleTrustFriendsBest FriendsFriendship And LoveFamily And FriendsFriendship And TrustTrusting OthersFriendship KjvFake FriendsSibling Lovehealthcarecheaters

For I have heard the slander of many,
Terror is on every side;
While they took counsel together against me,
They schemed to take away my life.
Verse ConceptsFriendlessnessAliancesTrapCharacter AssassinationPlottingAttempting To Kill MeFear Will Cometerrorism


With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Verse ConceptsBackbitingGodlessnessSpeech, Power And Significance OfUngodlinessFalsehoodCharacter AssassinationBenefits Of KnowledgeFriendsHypocrisyheartbeat



“I thought age should speak,
And increased years should teach wisdom.
Verse ConceptsAgingExperimental KnowledgeCharacters Of Old PeopleWisdomAgeThe ElderlyMaturityexperience

I said to myself, “Behold, I have magnified and increased wisdom more than all who were over Jerusalem before me; and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.” Verse ConceptsExperimental KnowledgeSoliloquy