Thematic Bible: God's


Thematic Bible



He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows. Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsGod's ArrowsWeapons Of GodArrowsinstruments

For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them. Verse ConceptsGod's ArrowsTurning One's BackTargets

Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfFeetArrows, Described AsArrows, Figurative OfGod's ArrowsSharp Tools

Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them! Shoot your arrows and rout them! Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfLightningGod's ArrowsScattering The PeoplesArrows

He shot arrows and scattered them, lightning and routed them. Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfGod's ArrowsScattering The Peoples

He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them. Verse ConceptsGod's ArrowsScattering The PeoplesArrowscrusades

The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about. Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfWaterClouds, Natural UseGod's ArrowsPouring Water


Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Verse ConceptsPillar Of CloudAurasFilling The SanctuaryCovering The TabernacleCloud of gloryThe Presence Of Godcloudssmoking


Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in plain view of the people. Verse ConceptsSymbolsTheophanyGod Appearing In FireSpectators

The priests could not carry out their duties because of the cloud; the Lord's glory filled his temple. Verse ConceptsecstasyTheophanyPeople's Inability To Serve GodCloud of glory

For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfGod, Majesty OfKnowing God, Nature OfPrayer, And WorshipGlory Of GodGod's Glory RevealedGod Being Outside Of CreationExcellence








According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master-builder I laid a foundation, but someone else builds on it. And each one must be careful how he builds. Verse ConceptsFoundationsCraftsmenGrace, And Christian LifePaul, Apostle To GentilesGod, Grace OfNames And Titles For The ChurchThe Foundation Of The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchTaking HeedThe Grace Given To MenWise Men In The Churchconstruction


When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts, Verse ConceptsHappinessHeart, And Holy SpiritGladnessSteadfastnessWhole HeartednessThe Grace Of GodPeople Encouraging OthersRejoicing In God's WorksWitnessing


When the meeting of the synagogue had broken up, many of the Jews and God-fearing proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and were persuading them to continue in the grace of God. Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofDevout MenGrace, And Christian LifeJudaismProselytesPersevering To The EndMany In The Church



He has done this so all the nations of the earth might recognize the Lord's power and so you might always obey the Lord your God." Verse ConceptsMission, Of IsraelReverence, And God's NatureFear Of GodGod's HandFear God!Knowing God's Character


A psalm. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds! His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance. Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of God's ActionsArmsHand Of GodRight Hand Of GodSingingSongsStrength, DivinePraiseArm Of GodA New SongGod Overcoming

Recall that you were slaves in the land of Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there by strength and power. That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day. Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfGod, As RedeemerHand Of GodHolidayRememberingCaptivity, Of IsraelAbusive ParentsArm Of GodGod's HandGroups Of SlavesKeeping The SabbathGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

They celebrate deliverance in the tents of the godly. The Lord's right hand conquers, Verse ConceptsJoy In WorshipShouting For JoySongsVictory, As An Act Of GodJoyJoy And HappinessCelebrationjoyfulsalesjoyfulness


My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them from my Father's hand. Verse ConceptsHand Of GodAssurance Of SalvationInvincibilityGod Giving To The SonRelationship Of Father And SonTaking Other PeopleEternal Security


Then the Lord said to Moses: "I have seen this people. Look what a stiff-necked people they are! So now, leave me alone so that my anger can burn against them and I can destroy them, and I will make from you a great nation." But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God and said, "O Lord, why does your anger burn against your people, whom you have brought out from the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? read more.
Why should the Egyptians say, 'For evil he led them out to kill them in the mountains and to destroy them from the face of the earth'? Turn from your burning anger, and relent of this evil against your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel your servants, to whom you swore by yourself and told them, 'I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken about I will give to your descendants, and they will inherit it forever.'" Then the Lord relented over the evil that he had said he would do to his people.

Now when Jesus realized what they were thinking, he said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and no town or house divided against itself will stand. Verse ConceptsdisagreementsCivil StrifeThoughtJesus Christ, Omniscience OfHow Jesus Knows The HeartDisharmonyMan's ThoughtsChrist Knowing About PeoplePeople Destroying Foreign NationsDisunitydivision

But Jesus, realizing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is destroyed, and a divided household falls. Verse ConceptsdisagreementsCivil StrifeThoughtHow Jesus Knows The HeartWeakness In DivisionChrist Knowing About People

Death and Destruction are before the Lord -- how much more the hearts of humans! Verse ConceptsHell, As An ExperienceVisionHow Jesus Knows The HeartGod, All knowingSearching The HeartThe Fact Of Death

O Lord who rules over all, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people's hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodVisionHow Jesus Knows The HeartGod, All knowingGod Testing PeopleGod And The HeartGod Knowing the Human HeartRevengeTests


Now immediately, when Jesus realized in his spirit that they were contemplating such thoughts, he said to them, "Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Verse ConceptsSinful HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual PerceptionHow Jesus Knows The HeartDiscernment of JesusReasoned ArgumentChrist Knowing About PeopleGod Knowing the Human Heart

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and stand here." So he rose and stood there. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Omniscience OfHow Jesus Knows The HeartMan's ThoughtsChrist Knowing About People


He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man. Verse ConceptsHow Jesus Knows The HeartDiscernment of JesusChrist Knowing About Peopletestimonytestifying



that if our conscience condemns us, that God is greater than our conscience and knows all things. Verse ConceptsVisionGod, Omniscience OfGod And The HeartGuiltEmotionscondemnationconsciencereassurance

Don't keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingAbilityAwesome GodBeing A Know It AllGod, Wisdom OfMouthsPride, Evil OfSuccessSuperiorityVisionArrogance, Characterizes The WickedDo Not Be ProudBoastingbalancearroganceweightmotives


You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives. Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfImagination, Inward DesiresMan's ThoughtsGod Far AwayRisingThoughts



And again, "The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile." Verse ConceptsIntelligenceReasoned ArgumentFoolishness Of MenUseless Words And Thinking

For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person's steps. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingEyes, Used Of GodVeilsGod's OmnipresenceGod's Knowledge Of PeopleGod Seeing All People

You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness Ofdiscipline, divineReward, DivineGod, All knowingGod Seeing All PeopleGod's CounselMighty OneRepaid For Deeds


I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysGod, All knowingI Keep The Commandments

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysGod's OmnipresencePaths Of BelieversLying Down To Rest

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysTrapSnares Laid for PeopleGod, All knowingMan TrappingBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

For the ways of a person are in front of the Lord's eyes, and the Lord weighs all that person's paths. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeMan's WaysGod, All knowingGod Seeing All People


"Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?" the Lord asks. "Do you not know that I am everywhere?" the Lord asks. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingGod's Knowledge Of PeopleFilling PlacesSecrecyAwarenessGod's OmnipresenceGod Is TranscendentGod, InfiniteBeing Filled With GodHiding From GodThe Earth Filled With Godhiding

Even if they were to hide on the top of Mount Carmel, I would hunt them down and take them from there. Even if they tried to hide from me at the bottom of the sea, from there I would command the Sea Serpent to bite them. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTBitingdepthHuntingSeaSnakesExpanse Of The SeaGod Searching For PeopleHiding From GodSnakebitesGod's Ordershiding




At that time I will search through Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish the people who are entrenched in their sin, those who think to themselves, 'The Lord neither rewards nor punishes.' Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceComplacencyLampsReward, DivineSin, God's Judgment OnHoly Spirit, Types OfImpietyInfidelity To GodGod Searching For PeopleGood Or BadFeeling

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God's will. Verse ConceptsSpiritual UnderstandingSaintsSearchingChristians, Names OfGod, All knowingGod Searching HeartsAll Believers Are SaintsPrayer, And God's Willmindset


The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about. Verse ConceptsArrows, Figurative OfWaterClouds, Natural UseGod's ArrowsPouring Water

O Lord, when you departed from Seir, when you marched from Edom's plains, the earth shook, the heavens poured down, the clouds poured down rain. Verse ConceptsClouds, Natural UseWaterGod Shaking The EarthGod Sending Rain

Do you know about the balancing of the clouds, that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge? Verse ConceptsBalance In LifeAwesome GodBeing A Know It AllGod, Perfection OfPerfection, DivineClouds, Natural UseGod, All knowingbalanceclouds

He locks the waters in his clouds, and the clouds do not burst with the weight of them. Verse ConceptsClouds, Natural UseDivision Of WatersOut Of The NorthGod Sending RainWaters DividingWork Ethiccloudsweight

If the clouds are full of rain, they will empty themselves on the earth, and whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, the tree will lie wherever it falls. He who watches the wind will not sow, and he who observes the clouds will not reap.

before the sun and the light of the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds disappear after the rain; Verse ConceptsClouds, Natural UseLooking Through WindowsOvertaken By DarknessDarkening Sun Moon And StarsSunshineThe Moon

the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants Verse ConceptsAbraham, New Testament ReferencesGod Swearing Blessings

So I made a vow in my anger, 'They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.'" Verse ConceptsExclusionGod Swearing Harm

The Lord swears an oath by his right hand, by his strong arm: "I will never again give your grain to your enemies as food, and foreigners will not drink your wine, which you worked hard to produce. Verse ConceptsForeignersHandsOaths, DivineRedemption, In OtRight Hand Of GodForeigners SubduedGod Feeds All The EarthOvercoming EnemiesAliensSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen. Verse ConceptsGod, Purpose OfGuidance, God's Promises OfStrength, DivineAssyria, Prophecies OfDeterminismEzekiel InvasionFuture PlansEverything Happening For A ReasonThoughtsLife Purposereassurance


and said, "'I solemnly swear by my own name,' decrees the Lord, 'that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, Verse ConceptsAbrahamChild sacrificeOaths, DivineThe Only ChildOnly Child Of PeopleGod HimselfNot SparingSwearingmyself

Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David. Verse ConceptsOaths, DivineHow God Can't Liewholeness

"As I swore in my anger, 'They will never enter my rest!'" Verse ConceptsSleeplessnessEntering LifeGod Swearing Harm


But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they had been assigned to do in the most holy sanctuary. They made atonement for Israel, just as God's servant Moses had ordered. Verse ConceptsCeremoniesIncensePriesthood, In OtPriests, Institution In Ot TimesSanctuary




They responded to us in the following way: 'We are servants of the God of heaven and earth. We are rebuilding the temple which was previously built many years ago. A great king of Israel built it and completed it. Verse ConceptsHeaven And EarthServants Of The LordThe Second Templerebuilding

When it was time for the evening offering, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and prayed: "O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, prove today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTMiracles Of ElijahKnowing That There Is A GodNamed Prophets Of The LordThe Lord [Yahweh] Is GodSacrificeGod's TimingGods Timing

Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire. He called out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most high God, come out! Come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego emerged from the fire. Verse ConceptsServants Of The LordGoing OutsideFurnaces

As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?" Verse ConceptsGod, Living And Self sustainingVoicesDensAbilityTo Deliver


I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay! Verse Conceptsdelay, humanHelpfulnessPoverty, SpiritualDivine DelaysGod Not DelayingGod My SalvationGod HelpsHelping The PoorHelping Those In Needmindfulness

O Lord, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount! Verse ConceptsAmazingGod, Perfection OfGuidance, God's Promises OfPlansGod, Works OfUncountableGod's ThoughtsGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanGods PlanWorking For GodThoughtsBeing BeautifulGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingsurprisesdeeds


How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total! Verse ConceptsGod's ThoughtsPreciousPositive ThinkingThoughtsGod's Plan For Usphotography



This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world." Verse ConceptsMouthsDisclosuresChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyFrom The BeginningOthers Using ParablesWritten In The ProphetsGod's Things Concealed


as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from long ago, Verse ConceptsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodGod Speaking Of OldGod Spoke By The Prophets

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTApostles, Basis Of AuthorityHoliness, As Set Apart For GodSpeech, DivinePredicting The FutureChrist's OrdersWritten In The ProphetsInspirationThe Pastpastpetermindfulness

This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: Verse ConceptsChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyScriptures FulfilledWritten In The Prophets

I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water; and the earth radiated his glory. Verse ConceptsNoiseVoicesShiningOut Of The EastSoundGod Is LightGod's VoiceCloud of glory

The Lord's shout is powerful, the Lord's shout is majestic. Verse ConceptsGod, Majesty OfPowerBeauty Of NatureThe Beauty Of NatureBeing Beautiful

The Lord will give a mighty shout and intervene in power, with furious anger and flaming, destructive fire, with a driving rainstorm and hailstones. Verse ConceptsGod, Majesty OfThunderWeather, As God's JudgmentArm Of GodFire Of God's AngerPaying Attention To GodLightning Used MetaphoricallyThunder Expressing God's Judgment

Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." The crowd that stood there and heard the voice said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to him.



When the sound of the horn grew louder and louder, Moses was speaking and God was answering him with a voice. Verse ConceptsSymbolsTrumpets For SignallingGod Answered

After the earthquake, there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a soft whisper. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFireSpeech, DivineAdvice, Receiving God's AdviceStillnessGod Appearing In FireGod's VoiceHurricanes


For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person's steps. Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingEyes, Used Of GodVeilsGod's OmnipresenceGod's Knowledge Of PeopleGod Seeing All People

You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness Ofdiscipline, divineReward, DivineGod, All knowingGod Seeing All PeopleGod's CounselMighty OneRepaid For Deeds


I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysGod, All knowingI Keep The Commandments

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysGod's OmnipresencePaths Of BelieversLying Down To Rest

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Verse ConceptsMan's WaysTrapSnares Laid for PeopleGod, All knowingMan TrappingBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

For the ways of a person are in front of the Lord's eyes, and the Lord weighs all that person's paths. Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeMan's WaysGod, All knowingGod Seeing All People


They sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfGod, Sovereignty OfKingsKingship, DivineMoses, Significance OfServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSongsNames And Titles For ChristThe AlmightyGod Reigning ForeverComposersGod Doing RightDoing RightSlaves Of GodWhat God Does

"Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds, for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans.

He takes his battle position and shakes the earth; with a mere look he frightens the nations. The ancient mountains disintegrate; the primeval hills are flattened. He travels on the ancient roads. Verse ConceptsHillsTheophanyThe AlmightyEternal WorldMountains RemovedGod ShakingThe Ground Being SplitGod Saves From Sin And Death



Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble. Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfOrthodoxy, In OtRighteousness, Of BelieversStumblingWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Human NatureDownfallValuing KnowledgeDiscernment




By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. Verse ConceptsAstronomyGod, The CreatorUnderstandingGod, WiseGod Has UnderstandingTrinityThe EarthGod's Creation

Everyone should revere you, O King of all nations, because you deserve to be revered. For there is no one like you among any of the wise people of the nations nor among any of their kings. Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfGod, Wisdom OfReverence, And God's NatureGod, All knowingNo One Is Like GodGod Is WorthyGod Is To Be Fearedroyalty

saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. Verse ConceptsBlessedEternal PraiseGod, All knowingAll Things Belong To GodBless The Lord!Being Thankful For BlessingsBlessings From God




Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him! Verse ConceptsKissing ChristKissingAnger Of JesusKissesBlessed Through GodSpeed Of God's AngerTrustPurity

because they hinder us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. Thus they constantly fill up their measure of sins, but wrath has come upon them completely. Verse ConceptsSpeaking As From GodThose Not SavedHindering God's Work



"Go, seek an oracle from the Lord for me and the people -- for all Judah. Find out about the words of this scroll that has been discovered. For the Lord's fury has been ignited against us, because our ancestors have not obeyed the words of this scroll by doing all that it instructs us to do." Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness Of


As they drank wine, they praised the gods of gold and silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone. Verse ConceptsGoldIronDrunkenness, Examples OfBrassDrinking WineWood And StoneBronze For Idols

You know that when you were pagans you were often led astray by speechless idols, however you were led. Verse ConceptsDumbnessMutenessPagansPolytheismCarrying IdolsDumbdiscriminationstatuesHinduism

Has a nation ever changed its gods (even though they are not really gods at all)? But my people have exchanged me, their glorious God, for a god that cannot help them at all! Verse ConceptsNegotiationPolytheismExchanging Good For BadGod Bestowing GloryNo Help In Other Gods

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the heavens. Verse ConceptsAstronomyCreation Of The Physical Heavens

Then those living in the towns of Judah and in Jerusalem will go and cry out for help to the gods to whom they have been sacrificing. However, those gods will by no means be able to save them when disaster strikes them. Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorFalse ReligionemptinessIncense Offered AmissIdolatryThings Which Cannot SaveServing One's Own GodsNo Help In Other Gods

Their land is full of worthless idols; they worship the product of their own hands, what their own fingers have fashioned. Verse ConceptsFingersBowingFilling PlacesPolytheismIdol WorshipWorshiping God


If after all there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords), Verse ConceptsPolytheism

Can people make their own gods? No, what they make are not gods at all." Verse ConceptsFalse Religionpeople

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