Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



When he returned after receiving the kingdom, he summoned these slaves to whom he had given the money. He wanted to know how much they had earned by trading. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsOthers Summoninginvesting

besides what he collected from the merchants, traders, Arabian kings, and governors of the land. Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses Of

He plucked off its topmost shoot; he brought it to a land of merchants and planted it in a city of traders. Verse ConceptsMerchantsTrade

"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts. Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfBuying and sellingNegotiationDishonesty CondemnedWorthLosing FriendsValuecheaterssales

You may live among us, and the land will be open to you. Live in it, travel freely in it, and acquire property in it." Verse ConceptsTradeLiving In The LandProperty

But bring your youngest brother back to me so I will know that you are honest men and not spies. Then I will give your brother back to you and you may move about freely in the land.'" Verse ConceptsTradeThe Youngest ChildSpyingReinstating People

"'Tarshish was your trade partner because of your abundant wealth; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products. Verse ConceptsLeadIronMineralsSilverTinCommerce

You may live among us, and the land will be open to you. Live in it, travel freely in it, and acquire property in it." Verse ConceptsTradeLiving In The LandProperty

The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work and gained five more. Verse ConceptsTalentsFive Things

Shechem said to his father Hamor, "Acquire this young girl as my wife." When Jacob heard that Shechem had violated his daughter Dinah, his sons were with the livestock in the field. So Jacob remained silent until they came in. Then Shechem's father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah. read more.
Now Jacob's sons had come in from the field when they heard the news. They were offended and very angry because Shechem had disgraced Israel by sexually assaulting Jacob's daughter, a crime that should not be committed. But Hamor made this appeal to them: "My son Shechem is in love with your daughter. Please give her to him as his wife. Intermarry with us. Let us marry your daughters, and take our daughters as wives for yourselves. You may live among us, and the land will be open to you. Live in it, travel freely in it, and acquire property in it."

Judah acquired a wife for Er his firstborn; her name was Tamar. Verse ConceptsBetrothalMarriage, Customs ConcerningFirstborn SonsOther Wives