Thematic Bible: Illustrative of
Thematic Bible
Armies » Illustrative of » The church
Who is she who looks as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
It grew great, even to the host of heaven. It threw down to the ground some of the host and it trampled them. It magnified itself, even to the prince of the host. It took the continual burnt offering from him and the place of his sanctuary was thrown down. The host was given over to it together with the continual burnt offering through transgression. It cast down truth to the ground, and whatever it wanted to do and prospered. read more.
Then I heard a holy one speak and another holy one said to it: How long will the vision be concerning the continual burnt-offering and the transgression that makes desolate to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled under foot?
Then I heard a holy one speak and another holy one said to it: How long will the vision be concerning the continual burnt-offering and the transgression that makes desolate to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled under foot?
(The Beloved) You are beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
Do you think I cannot ask my Father for help? He would send me more than twelve legions of angels.
Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, his entire heavenly army.
Micaiah continued: Now listen to what Jehovah says! I saw Jehovah sitting on his throne in heaven, with all his angels standing beside him.
All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'
Armies » Illustrative of » Numerous and heavy afflictions
His troops assemble against me. They build a ramp to attack me. They camp around my tent.
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual armor
Let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love; and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places. For that reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, having done everything, to stand firm. read more.
Stand firm therefore and gird your loins with truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.
Stand firm therefore and gird your loins with truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.
military Arms » Illustrative of » Spiritual weapons
The weapons we use in our fight are not of the flesh but God's powerful weapons, which we use to destroy strongholds. We destroy false arguments.
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
military Arms » Illustrative of » Judgments of God
They come from a far country, from the extremities of the heavens (horizons). Jehovah and his instruments of indignation come to destroy the whole land.
Jehovah will open his armory and bring out the weapons of his fury, because Jehovah of Hosts has a job to do in the land of the Babylonians.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Israel in their love of idols
How can you say, 'I have not been dishonored and have not gone after the Baal gods?' Look how you have behaved in the valley. Acknowledge what you have done. You are like a young camel that swiftly runs here and there. You are like a wild donkey accustomed to the desert. You sniff at the wind while in heat. All who seek you will not get tired. They will find you during your monthly period.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The ishmaelites
He (Ishmael) will be a wild donkey of a man. His hand will be against everyone and everyone's hand against him. He will live in hostility toward all his brothers.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » Intractableness of natural man
An empty headed man can no more become wise than a wild donkey's colt can be born a man.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The assyrian power
The people of Israel went to Assyria. They were like wild donkeys wandering off alone. The people of Ephraim sold themselves to their lovers.
wild Donkey » Illustrative of » The wicked in their pursuit of sin
Like wild donkeys in the desert they go out to their toil. They search in the wasteland food for their young.
Bears » Illustrative of » God in his judgments
Like a bear that has lost her cubs, I will attack you. I will rip you open. Like a lion I will devour you. Like a wild animal I will tear you apart.
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of antiChrist
The beast I saw looked like a leopard. His feet were like the feet of a bear. His mouth was like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
Bears » Illustrative of » Wicked rulers
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.
Bears » Illustrative of » The natural man
Also the cow and the bear will graze. Their young will lie down together. And the lion will eat straw like the ox.
Bears » Illustrative of » The kingdom of the medes
Look, a second beast, like a BEAR. It was raised up on one side. Three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth. They said to it, 'Arise and devour much flesh.'
Beasts » Illustrative of » Persecutors
But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the people of the nations might hear. I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (Satan the Devil) (great danger) (1 Peter 5:8) (Psalm 22:21) (1 Thessalonians 2:18).
If I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage was it to me if the dead do not rise? Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die.
Beasts » Illustrative of » AntiChrist
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I also saw the people who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image. They had not received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands. They lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
The beast I saw looked like a leopard. His feet were like the feet of a bear. His mouth was like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority.
Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
The leaves were beautiful and the fruit abundant. In it was food for all. The beasts of the field found shadow under it. The birds of the heavens dwelt in its branches. All flesh was fed by it.
whose leaves were beautiful and fruit abundant, and in it was food for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the birds of the heavens lived: It is you O king! You have grown and become strong. Your greatness has grown, and reaches to heaven. Your dominion is to the end of the earth.
Beasts » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
But these are creatures without reason. They were born mere animals to be taken and destroyed! They speak abusively in matters of which they are ignorant. They suffer destruction in their own course of destruction.
These men speak abusively about things they do not know. What they understand naturally, like the creatures without reason, they corrupt themselves.
Beasts » Illustrative of » The wicked
Mortals, with what they treasure, still do not have understanding. They are like animals that die.
One of them, a prophet of their own, said: Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and idle gluttons.
Beasts » Illustrative of » Kingdoms
I paid attention because of the sound of the great (boastful) words the horn spoke. I watched till the beast was slain, and its body destroyed. It was burned with fire.
I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward. No beasts could stand before him. Neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand. He did what ever he wanted and boasted about himself.
Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
to the general assembly and congregation of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just (righteous) (holy) men made perfect (mature) (having all needed qualities).
At that time Michael will stand up. He is the great prince who stands for the children of your people. There will be a time of trouble that has not happened since the beginning of nations. Then your people will be delivered, every one whos name is found written in the book.
I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God. The books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged according to the things written in the books, according to their works.
If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of conversation and conduct of men
I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God. The books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged according to the things written in the books, according to their works.
A fiery stream issued from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set and the books were opened.
Those who respected Jehovah spoke to one another, and Jehovah listened to what they had to say. In his presence a memorial record was written down in a book listing those who reverence Jehovah and respect (esteem) (regard) his name.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of God's providence
You have kept account of my wandering. Put my tears in your skin bottle. Are they not in your book?
Your eyes saw my embryo and all were written in your book; the days ordained for me. Even this before one had taken place.
Brass » Illustrative of » The strength and firmness of Christ
His body also was like chrysolite and his face as the appearance of lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches and his arms and his feet like burnished copper. The sound of his words was like the sound of a crowd.
His feet were like fine brass glowing in a furnace. His voice sounded like many rushing waters.
Brass » Illustrative of » Strength given to saints
I will make you a fortified wall of copper to these people. Though they fight against you, they will not prevail over you. For I am with you to save you and deliver you, declares Jehovah.
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion! I will make your horn like iron and I will make your hoofs like brass. You will pulverize many nations into pieces. I will devote their profit and wealth to Jehovah the Lord of the whole earth.
Brass » Illustrative of » Obstinate sinners
I knew that you would prove to be stubborn. You were as rigid as iron and unyielding as copper.
All of them are stubborn rebels. They go about telling false stories. They are copper and iron. They are all corrupt, all of them!
Brass » Illustrative of » Extreme drought
The sky above will look like copper and the ground below will be as hard as iron.
Brass » Illustrative of » The earth made barren
I will crush your arrogance. You will have no rain, and your land will be as hard as cement.
Brass » Illustrative of » The decrees of God
I opened my eyes again and saw four chariots. They came out from between two mountains. The mountains were mountains of copper.
Brass » Illustrative of » Macedonian empire
After you another inferior kingdom will arise and another third kingdom of brass, which will rule over all the earth.
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » The offering of Christ
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
Then he said: You did not want nor did you approve of sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin; which are offered by the Law. He also said: I come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first in order to establish the second. We are sanctified by his will through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
the Burnt offering » Illustrative of » Being Devoted to God
I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfSanctification, Nature And Basis
Self DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersServiceSurrenderSacrificeCall To ActiontransitionChristians Being Called Brothers
Calves » Illustrative of » Patient endurance
Their legs were straight. Their feet were like those of calves and they glittered like polished copper.
The first living creature was like a lion. The second living creature was like a young bull. The third living creature had a face like a man. And the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.
Calves » Illustrative of » Sacrifices of praise
Return to Jehovah and say to him: 'Take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit (young bulls) of our lips.' (Hebrews 13:15)
You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.
Verse Concepts
Abandoning FriendsAbandonmentMidlife CrisisBad CounselCovetingBad ChildrenAdultsBad AttitudeAssurance, basis ofBecoming A ChristianBeing A KidBeing In DebtTrusting In God's PresenceGreed, Believers' Response ToMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Attitudes ToPersecution, Attitudes ToResentment, Against PeopleSatisfactionStress
Temptation, Universality OfContentmentHelp From GodLonelinessMaterialismMoneyDiscontentGod's ProvisionEternal SecurityAvoiding EvilGod Not ForsakingLoving MoneyNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredA Tough Break UpMillionaire MentalityCovetousnessJesus Being With YouFinancesBeing Contentfree
Calves » Illustrative of » Saints nourished by grace
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.
A tabernacle was set up. The first room was called the Holy Place. It contained the lamp stand and table and the consecrated bread.
He asked: What do you see? I answered: I see a gold lamp stand, with a bowl on top and seven lamps. There are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are on the top.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » The church
This is the secret of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven congregations. The seven lamp stands that you saw are the seven congregations.
There was someone like the Son of man in the midst of the seven lamp stands. He was clothed with a garment that reached down to the feet, and girded at the chest with a golden girdle.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all. A light is not placed under a cover. To the contrary, it is placed on a table so all may see. Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Majesty, strength, and glory of Christ
His legs are like pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
Someday, I, Jehovah, will cut a tender twig from the top of a cedar tree. I will then plant it on the peak of Israel's tallest mountain, where it will grow strong branches and produce large fruit. All kinds of birds will find shelter under the tree, and they will rest in the shade of its branches.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Arrogant rulers
It will also be against all the towering and mighty cedars of Lebanon and all the oaks of Bashan,
Behold, the Sovereign Lord Jehovah of Hosts will lop off the boughs with great power. The lofty trees will be cut down! The tall ones will be brought low. He will cut down the forest thickets with an ax. Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Powerful nations
Before them I destroyed the Amorite. His height was like the height of the cedars. He was strong like the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath!
Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon with beautiful branches and forest shade, and very high, and its top was among the clouds.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Beauty and glory of israel
They are like valleys that stretch out, like gardens beside the river, like aloes planted by Jehovah, like cedars beside the waters.
Cedars » Illustrative of » Saints in their rapid growth
Righteous people flourish like palm trees and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon.
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
Elisha saw it and cried out to Elijah: My father, my father! Mighty defender of Israel! You are gone! He never saw Elijah again. In grief Elisha tore his cloak in two.
Elisha became ill with the disease that caused his death. Jehoash, king of Israel, came down to him, and weeping over him said: My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!
Chariots » Illustrative of » Christ's love to his church
Before I was aware of it my desire set me among the royal chariots of my people.
Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels
Do not be afraid, Elisha answered. We have more on our side than they have on theirs. Elisha prayed: O Jehovah, open his eyes that he may see. Jehovah answered his prayer. Elisha's servant looked up and saw the hillside covered with horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Chariots » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
Jehovah will come with fire and with his chariots like a thunderstorm. He will pay them back with his burning anger and punish them with flames of fire.
Chariots » Illustrative of » The clouds
You lay the beams of your upper chambers in the waters. You make the clouds your chariot. You walk upon the wings of the wind.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of heart
Circumcise your heart, and do not stiffen your neck. (Circumcise: Cut short the foreskin.) (Remove hardness of the heart.)
Jehovah your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, to LOVE JEHOVAH YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR BEING, that you may live.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Readiness to hear and obey
To whom can I speak and give warning that they may hear? Their ears are closed and they cannot listen. Behold, the word of Jehovah has become a reproach to them. They have no delight in it.
Circumcision » Illustrative of » Purity of speech
But Moses replied: I am not a powerful speaker. If the sons of Israel will not listen to me, why should the king of Egypt?
Cities » Illustrative of » The apostacy
Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast; and his kingdom became full of darkness. And they gnawed their tongues because of the pain.
Cities » Illustrative of » Church triumphant
Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book.
Cities » Illustrative of » Visible church
I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets. I will seek the one I love in the streets and broad ways. I sought him, but I did not find him. The watchmen who go about the city found me. I said to them: 'Did you see the one I love?'
Cities » Illustrative of » Riches
The rich man's wealth is his strength. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Cities » Illustrative of » Heavenly inheritance
They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Because of this, God is not ashamed to be called their God. He has prepared a city for them!
Cities » Illustrative of » Saints
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all.
Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The glory of Christ
I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven. He was clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was upon his head. His face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
Cloud of glory » Illustrative of » The protection of the church
Then Jehovah will create over the entire area of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, even smoke, and the brightness of a flaming fire by night. A canopy (shelter) will be over all as the glory (honor).
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?
Behold! I WILL CREATE A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
We look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. This is according to his promise.
Creation » Illustrative of » New Birth
If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things have passed away. Behold, they have become new.
Verse Concepts
Leaving The Past BehindComfortingConversion, nature ofAccepting ChristAbundant LifeNew ThingsMetamorphosisFaultsAwesome GodAmbassadorsBecoming A ChristianBecoming More Like ChristBorn Again, Results OfBeing Born AgainThe New Man In ChristBlessings, SpiritualBeginningGod, The CreatorTransformationNewnessParticipation, In ChristPast, TheAbiding In ChristResurrection, SpiritualSalvation, Nature Of
Sin, Avoidance OfUnion With Christ, Nature OfUnion With Christ, Significance OfCharacter Of SaintsNew Birth, Described AsFruits Of RighteousnessPassing AwayChanged HeartThe New CreationEternal SecurityThings Passing AwayNew LifeOld NatureChangeMeaning Of The Risen LifeAttitudeParticipation In Christ NatureCreationReconciliationThe PastpastchristrebirthNewLife That Is Worth Living
For we are his workmanship created with Christ Jesus for good works. God prepared these works in advance that we should walk in them.
Verse Concepts
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (dependable) spirit within me.
Put on the new man, that in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Verse Concepts
Creditors » Illustrative of » God's claim upon men
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who went over his accounts with his servants.
Come to an agreement quickly with the one who has a legal case against you. Do it before he turns the case over to the judge and you are thrown into jail.
My heavenly Father will treat you like that if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.
Creditors » Illustrative of » The demands of the law
Yes, I testify again to every man who receives circumcision. He is under obligation to obey the whole Law.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Christ
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him. He boldly declared: Behold! The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!
but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, even the blood of Christ.
the Daily sacrifice » Illustrative of » Acceptable prayer
Let my prayer be accepted as sweet-smelling incense in your presence. Let the lifting up of my hands in prayer be accepted as an evening sacrifice.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Heavy afflictions
They will look toward the nations of the earth and see only distress and gloom. They will go in anguish and be banished into darkness.
Light shines in the darkness for the upright. He is gracious, compassionate, and fair.
In that day they will roar over their prey as the sea roars. If they look at the land, they will see only darkness and distress. Thick clouds will darken even the light.
That is why justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We hope for light and we walk in darkness. We hope for brightness but we walk in gloom.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Greatness and unsearchableness of God
You surrounded yourself with darkness. You made the dark rain clouds your covers.
Clouds, gloom and darkness are all around Him. Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
But the people continued to stand at a distance. Only Moses went near the dark cloud where God was.
You opened the heavens like curtains. You came down with storm clouds under your feet.
Solomon prayed: Jehovah, you have placed the sun in the sky, yet you have chosen to live in clouds and darkness.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
His light shines through darkness and it cannot be extinguished.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world. People loved the darkness rather than the light for their works were evil.
Darkness now covers the earth! Thick darkness overwhelms the nations. But Jehovah shines for you. His glory appears to you.
Jesus said to them: The light will be with you for a little while. Walk while you have the light, that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes.
Darkness » Illustrative of » The punishment of devils and wicked men
God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them down to captivity in pits of darkness reserved for judgment!
These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm, for whom the gloom of darkness has been reserved.
The king gave orders for that person to be tied hand and foot and thrown outside into the dark. That is where people will cry and grind their teeth in pain.
Darkness » Illustrative of » The power of satan
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Verse Concepts
He rescued us from the power of darkness, and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of his love (the Son he dearly loves).
Darkness » Illustrative of » A course of sin
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead reprove (expose) (convict) them.
Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness?
Darkness » Illustrative of » Secrecy
The things I tell you in darkness, speak in the light. Proclaim everything you hear from on top of the house.
I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness. I have not said to Jacob's descendants: Seek me in vain. I, Jehovah, speak the truth; I declare what is right.
Darkness » Illustrative of » The grave
He guards the feet of his holy ones. The wicked are silenced in darkness. Man will not prevail by strength.
before I go to the place of no return, to the land of darkness and the shadow of death, to the land of dark night, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.
Darkness » Illustrative of » Anything hateful
Let that day turn to darkness. May God above not care about it. Let no light shine upon it. Let darkness and the shadow of death claim it once more. May a cloud settle over it and may blackness overwhelm its light. About that night, may thick darkness seize it. May it not be included among the days of the year nor be entered in any of the months. read more.
Let the night be barren and may no shout of joy be heard in it. May those who curse days curse that day, those who are ready to lift up Leviathan (Babylonian symbol of sadness and mourning). Let its morning stars become dark and cause it to wait for daylight in vain and not see the first rays of dawn,
Let the night be barren and may no shout of joy be heard in it. May those who curse days curse that day, those who are ready to lift up Leviathan (Babylonian symbol of sadness and mourning). Let its morning stars become dark and cause it to wait for daylight in vain and not see the first rays of dawn,
Darkness » Illustrative of » Abstruse and deep subjects
Humans bring an end to darkness. He searches the black rock to the limit of the gloom.
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love; and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
You are all the children (sons) of light, and the children of the day. We are not of the night, not of darkness.
Days » Illustrative of » Time of judgment
every man's work will be made known, for the day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will prove what sort every man's work is.
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself.
Days » Illustrative of » The path of the just
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Man's state by nature
While in this tabernacle we groan and sigh with prayer. We are concerned that we would be clothed with what is mortal and be swallowed up (devoured) by this life.
You were once dead because of your trespasses and sins.
even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ. For by grace (loving-kindness) you have been saved.
The Dead » Illustrative of » A state of deep affliction, &c
We grope like blind men along a wall. We grope like people without eyes. We stumble at noon as if it were evening. We are like dead people among the living.
For the enemy has persecuted me. He has crushed my life to the ground. He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead.
I am abandoned with the dead, like those who have been killed and lie in graves. I am like those whom you no longer remember, who are cut off from your hand (power) (care).
The Dead » Illustrative of » Faith without works
But she that gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
Even so, faith without works is dead. It is alone and by itself!
Just as the body without the spirit is dead; even so faith without works is dead.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the power of sin
Consider yourselves to be dead with reference to sin, but alive with reference to God through Christ Jesus.
God forbid. We died to sin! How could we any longer live in it?
If we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Impotence
God appeared to the king in a dream and said: You are going to die, because you have taken this woman. She is already married.
Not being weak in faith he considered his own body now as good as dead (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb.
The Dead » Illustrative of » Diviners, &c
People will say to you: Ask for help from the mediums and the fortunetellers, who whisper and mutter. Should people ask their God for help instead? Why should they ask the dead to help the living?
The Dead » Illustrative of » Freedom from the law
Brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ; that you should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit to God.
Deserts » Illustrative of » The world
(A Relative) Who is this woman who comes up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? I raised you up under the apple tree. There your mother experienced birth pains.
Who is this that comes out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
Deserts » Illustrative of » Barrenness
So he rebuked the Red Sea and it dried up, and he led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness.
He changes deserts into lakes (marshland) and dry ground into springs.
Deserts » Illustrative of » Desolation by armies
Many foreign rulers have destroyed my vineyard. They trampled down my fields and turned my beautiful land into a desert. They made it a wasteland. It lies desolate before me. The whole land has become a desert, and no one cares. Across the entire desert highlands people have come to plunder. Jehovah has sent war to destroy the entire land. No one can live in peace. read more.
My people planted wheat. They gathered weeds! They worked hard and got nothing for it. Because of my fierce anger their crops have failed.
My people planted wheat. They gathered weeds! They worked hard and got nothing for it. Because of my fierce anger their crops have failed.
But your mother will be greatly ashamed. The woman who gave birth to you will be disgraced. Babylon, you will be the least important nation. You will become a parched desert.
Deserts » Illustrative of » The gentiles
I will put the cedar and the acacia, the myrtle and the olive in the desert. I will set pines in the wasteland, the fir and the cypress together.
The desert will rejoice, and flowers will bloom in the wastelands.
Deserts » Illustrative of » What affords no support
O you people of this generation consider the word of Jehovah! Have I been a wilderness, a land of thick darkness, for Israel? Why do my people say that they are free to wander around and no longer come to me?
Deserts » Illustrative of » Those deprived of all blessings
I will strip her naked and make her as in the day that she was born. I will make her as a wilderness, and make her like a dry land, and kill her with thirst.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Prosperity of sinners
The success of the wicked is brief and the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. Though his pride reaches to the heavens and his head touches the clouds, he will perish forever like his own dung. Those who have seen him will say: Where is he? read more.
He flies away like a dream banished like a vision of the night. He cannot be found!
He flies away like a dream banished like a vision of the night. He cannot be found!
How are they destroyed, suddenly! They are utterly consumed with terrors. It is like waking up from a dream, O Jehovah. When you awake you will despise everything they represent.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
The multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel (Jerusalem) will be like a bad dream, a vision in the night. Many will fight against her and bring distress to her. It will be like a hungry man who dreams that he eats. But when he awakes he is empty and still hungry! It will also be like a thirsty man who dreams that he drinks. When he awakes he is thirsty and weak and hungry. The multitude of nations that fight against Mount Zion will be like this.
Dreams » Illustrative of » Impure imaginations
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
The angel took the incense vessel, and filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth. There were voices, and thundering and lightning, and an earthquake.
The earth is broken and destroyed and it is split into pieces. The earth is shaken violently.
Jehovah of Hosts will visit you with a thundering earthquake. A huge whirlwind will bring loud noise and a devouring fire.
Earthquakes » Illustrative of » The overthrow of kingdoms
Jehovah of Hosts proclaims: Soon I will shake heaven and earth, land and sea!
I will overthrow kingdoms and end their power. I will overturn chariots and their drivers; the horses will die, and their riders will kill one another.
Famine » Illustrative of » Destruction of idols
Jehovah will fill them with fear for he will starve (emaciate) all the gods of the earth! Men will worship him, each one from his place, even the coastlands of the nations.
Famine » Illustrative of » A dearth of the means of grace
Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah. They will wander from sea to sea and from the north even to the east. They will run to and fro to seek the word of Jehovah, and will not find it.
Fire » Illustrative of » Judgments
Helpless people have run to find protection in Heshbon, the city that King Sihon once ruled, but it is in flames. It has burned up leaders of Moab and destroyed those proud people.'
He sends fire into my bones from on high. It overcomes them. His net is stretched out for my feet. He turns me back. He made me waste and feeble all the day.
I will start a fire in the land of Magog and along all the seacoasts where people live undisturbed. Everyone will know that I am Jehovah!
Fire » Illustrative of » God's vengeance
Our God is a destroying (consuming) fire.
For Jehovah your God is a consuming fire, even a totally demanding zealous God. (He requires exclusive devotion!)
Fire » Illustrative of » The word of God
My message is like a fire and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces.
Jehovah, the God of hosts says: Because you have spoken this word and I am making my words fire in your mouth. This people are wood and will be consumed.
Fire » Illustrative of » God's protection
Jehovah said: I will become to her a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in the midst of her.
The smoke always glowed this way. At night the smoke that covered the tent glowed like fire.
Fire » Illustrative of » God's enemies
The house of Jacob will be a fire! The house of Joseph will be a flame! The house of Esau will be for stubble and they will burn among them, and devour them. There will be no survivors of the house of Esau: for Jehovah has spoken!
The Light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame. It will burn and consume his thorns and his briers in a single day!
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of saints
My zeal has consumed me, for the reason that my adversaries have forgotten your words.
My heart grew hot within me. A fire would kindle during my meditation. Then I spoke with my tongue:
Fire » Illustrative of » Christ as judge
Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? He is like a refiner's fire and like laundry soap (the lye of laundrymen).
The Light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame. It will burn and consume his thorns and his briers in a single day!
Fire » Illustrative of » The tongue
An ungodly man digs up evil. It lies on his lips like a burning fire.
The tongue is like fire, the place of iniquity among our members. It defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of our life. It is set ablaze like the ever-burning fires in the Valley of Hinnom (Greek: Gehenna: symbolic of total destruction).
Fire » Illustrative of » Zeal of angels
You make the winds your messengers, the flaming fire your ministers.
Of the angels he says: He makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. (Psalm 104:4)
Fire » Illustrative of » The holy spirit
Jehovah will wash away the filth of the daughters (women) of Zion and purge the bloodshed of Jerusalem from her midst, by the spirit of judgment and the spirit of burning.
Tongues of fire that sat on each of them appeared.
Fire » Illustrative of » Lust
Can a man have fire in his lap and his clothes not be burned? Can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
Fire » Illustrative of » Persecution
I came to strike fire upon the earth and what do I care if it is already kindled? I have a baptism to experience and I am distressed until it is accomplished! Do you think I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, No, instead division. read more.
From now on there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.
From now on there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.
Fire » Illustrative of » The church destroying her enemies
The house of Jacob will be a fire! The house of Joseph will be a flame! The house of Esau will be for stubble and they will burn among them, and devour them. There will be no survivors of the house of Esau: for Jehovah has spoken!
Fire » Illustrative of » The hope of hypocrites
But all of you light fires and arm yourselves with flaming torches. So walk in your own light and among the torches you have lit. This is what you will receive from me: You will be tormented.
Fire » Illustrative of » Wickedness
This wickedness is like a brushfire. It burns not only briers and thorns but the forests, too. It sends up vast clouds of smoke.
Fire » Illustrative of » The self-righteous
They say: 'Keep away! Do not come near me, for I am too sacred for you! Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day.'
Fire » Illustrative of » Affliction
When you go through the sea, I am with you. When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not harm you.
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Those he first recognized, he ordained in advance that they be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Verse Concepts
Ability, Of God To SaveGod, Fatherhood OfGod, All knowingGoalsAdoption, descriptions ofForeknowledgeFirstbornConformityethics, and graceElection, Results InChristlikenessBeing Chosendiscipleship, nature ofHeart, DivineHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLikenessGod's ForeknowledgeParticipation, In ChristDestiny
Orderliness In SalvationSpiritualityChrist, Character OfNew Birth, Results OfChrist, Names ForLife's PurposeForeordained PlansSpiritual AdoptionChrist The FirstbornValidly Like GodLike ChristChrist's True FamilyConformingBenefits Of HeavenParticipation In Christ NatureimageReflecting God's HeartChrist Our BrotherChristians Being Called Brothers
He is the head of the body, the congregation. He is the beginning (commencement), the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (first place).
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of the church
to the general assembly and congregation of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just (righteous) (holy) men made perfect (mature) (having all needed qualities).
First fruits » Illustrative of » Resurrection of Christ
Christ has risen from the dead, and has become the first fruits of those who slept [in death].
Everyone will be raised to life in the right order: Christ the first fruits and afterward those who belong to Christ at the time of his coming.
First fruits » Illustrative of » Church of Christ
These are they who were not defiled with women. They are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed (bought) from among mankind. They are the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.
Using his own will, he gave us birth through the word of truth. This way we would be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
First fruits » Illustrative of » Early jewish church
Israel was dedicated (consecrated) to Jehovah. It was the best part of the harvest. All who consumed it became guilty, and disaster struck them,' says Jehovah.
First fruits » Illustrative of » First converts in any place
Likewise greet the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is of the first fruits (converts) of Asia to Christ.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Shortness of man's life
He springs up like a flower and fades away. He is like a fleeting shadow and does not endure.
Man's days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
Flowers » Illustrative of » The graces of Christ
His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers. His lips are like lilies, dripping sweet smelling myrrh.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Rich men
But the rich must be glad when God humbles them. This is because they will wither like wildflowers and pass away. The sun rises with scorching heat and withers the grass. The flower falls off and its beauty perishes. So also the rich man will fade away in his pursuits.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Glory of man
All people are like grass. All their glory is like the blossom of a flower. The grass withers and the flower drops off.
Flowers » Illustrative of » Kingdom of israel
Woe to the proud drunks who wear the crown of Ephraim for it is doomed! Its glory is fading like the crowns of flowers on their heads. They are at the entrance of a fertile valley. They are drunk from wine.
Fortresses » Illustrative of » God's protection
Jehovah is my rock and my fortress. He is my deliverer. He is my God and my crag, the one in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
Verse Concepts
God, As SaviorFortressesFortificationsComfortingenemies, of believersDeliverance, Source OfGod, The RockHornsKnowledge, Of GodProtectionRefugeReliabilityShieldsSongsSymbolsSalvation, Illustrations OfRelying Upon GodGod Being Our RefugeGod Being Our DefenceGod Being Our Fortress
God Being Our ShieldBrokenheartedYou Are Our GodStrengthfaith and strengthStaying StrongHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And StrengthGod's ProtectionStrength And FaithProtection From EnemiesProtection And SafetyStrength And LoveProtection From DangersheltercrusadesstrenghDivine ProtectionTrusting God's Will
Jehovah is my strength and my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Nations come to you from the most distant parts of the world and say: Our ancestors have inherited lies, worthless and unprofitable gods.
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Protection afforded to ministers
I have made you an assayer and a tester among my people. You will know and assay their course of life.
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Christ, the defence of saints
This man will dwell on the heights. His refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and he will have water.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
No other foundation can be laid than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the apostles, &c
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Decrees and purposes of God
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
Foundation » Illustrative of » The righteous
The whirlwind passes and the wicked is no more. The righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Security of saints' inheritance
He looked for the city having real foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Foundation » Illustrative of » First principles of the gospel
Therefore leaving the elementary truths of the doctrine of Christ let us move on to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God. We should not repeat the basic teachings about baptisms, and of the laying on of hands (setting apart for holy tasks), and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Hope of saints
([Psalm of Korah]) His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Foundation » Illustrative of » Magistrates
Wicked people do not know or understand anything. As they walk around in the dark, all the foundations of the earth shake.
Foxes » Illustrative of » Enemies of the church
(Her Brothers) Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.
Foxes » Illustrative of » False prophets
Foxes » Illustrative of » Cunning and deceitful persons
Jesus told them: Go tell that fox I cast out demons and heal people today and tomorrow. On the third day my work will be finished.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Strength
I will clothe him with your robe and strengthen him with your belt. I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He will be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.
You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Truth
Stand firm therefore and gird your loins with truth. Put on the breastplate of righteousness.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Righteousness of Christ
Righteousness will be the belt around his loins. Faithfulness will be the belt around His waist.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Faithfulness of Christ
Righteousness will be the belt around his loins. Faithfulness will be the belt around His waist.
Girdles » Illustrative of » Gladness
You turned my mourning into dancing. You loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness.
Gold » Illustrative of » True converts
Now if any man builds upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, and stubble;
Gold » Illustrative of » The doctrines of grace
I counsel you to buy gold from me, gold purified by fire, so that you may be rich; and white clothing, so that you may be clothed. In this way the shame of your nakedness will not appear. And anoint your eyes with eye salve, so that you may see.
Gold » Illustrative of » Babylonish empire
He gave the children of men, the beasts of the field and the birds of the heavens to your hand. He made you the ruler over them all! You are the head of gold.
Gold » Illustrative of » Tried faith
The proof of your faith is more precious than gold that perishes. Though it is tested by fire, it may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
But He knows the way I walk. He has tried me. I shall come forth as gold.
Honey » Illustrative of » The word of God
How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
Honey » Illustrative of » Holy speech of saints
Your lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
Honey » Illustrative of » Wisdom
My son, eat honey because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste. The knowledge of wisdom is sweet to you. When you find the knowledge of wisdom there is a reward. Your hope will not fail.
Honey » Illustrative of » Pleasant words
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweetness to life, and health to the bones.
Honey » Illustrative of » Lips of a strange woman
Horses » Illustrative of » Beauty of the church
I am angry with the shepherds! I will punish the male goats. Jehovah of Hosts visited his flock, the house of Judah. He will make them as his majestic horse in the battle.
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
When he took the book the four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Every one of them had harps, and golden bowls full of incense. These are the prayers of the holy ones.
Let my prayer be accepted as sweet-smelling incense in your presence. Let the lifting up of my hands in prayer be accepted as an evening sacrifice.
Where ever the sun rises and sets my name will be great among the people of the nations. Incense will be offered to my name everywhere. It will be a pure offering! For my name will be great among the nations, said Jehovah of Hosts.
Incense » Illustrative of » The merits of Christ
Another angel, with a golden incense vessel, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense so he could offer it with the prayers of all the holy ones upon the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the holy ones, ascended up, out of the angel's hand, before God.
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Christ the fountain for sin
A fountain for sin and for uncleanness will be opened for the house of David.
And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To the one who loves us and released us from our sins by his blood.
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.
Verse Concepts
Accepting ChristBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBreath Of GodBorn Again, Produced ByBeing Born AgainBehaviourSpiritual RenewalBirth, SpiritualBaptism, significance ofHoliness, Believers' Growth InTransformationOnce Saved Always SavedRegenerationRenewal, Of People Of GodRevival, Nature OfSacramentsSelf Righteousness, And The GospelSpiritualityWashing
God, Grace OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfAbundance, SpiritualNew Birth, Described AsNew Birth, The Means OfGod's MercyThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,Cleansing The BodyThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritBeing Cleansed From SinRenewedGod Saves From TroubleGod Showed MercyWorks Of The LawRighteousnessRenewalrebirthgraciousness
This is so he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.
Leaven » Illustrative of » Doctrines of pharisees, &c
Then they realized it was not the leaven of bread he had in mind. It was the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Jesus said: Take care to have nothing to do with the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Leaven » Illustrative of » The rapid spread of the gospel
He offered another illustration: The kingdom of heaven is similar to leaven. A woman hid leaven in three measures of meal until it was all leavened.
It is like this. A woman takes some yeast and mixes it with a bushel of flour. Soon the whole batch of dough rises.
Leaven » Illustrative of » UnGodly professors
Your boasting is not good. Do you know that a little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough? Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new batch of dough. For even Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.
Leaven » Illustrative of » Malice and wickedness
Therefore let us celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Leaven » Illustrative of » False teachers
This persuasion did not come from him who calls you. A little leaven, leavens (ferments) the whole lump.
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Powerful and cruel kings
In that day Jehovah will punish with his sword, his fierce, great and powerful sword. He will slay Leviathan the fleeing, coiling serpent, the monster of the sea.
Leviathan » Illustrative of » Power and severity of God
No one is as fierce that he would dare stir him up. Who then is able to stand against me?
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
I have come as a light to the world. Everyone who believes in me will not remain in darkness.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.
It is a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Light » Illustrative of » Saints
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk (live) (be occupied) as children of light
The master of the dishonest manager praised him for doing a shrewd thing. People of this world are more astute at handling their affairs than people who belong to the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Gospel
The god of this age (world) (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement) has blinded the minds of unbelievers that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine on them.
Verse Concepts
SatanticDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinSpiritual Blindness, Results Of SinPresent Evil AgeFalse ReligionCommitment, to the worldevil, origins ofevangelism, nature ofSpiritual Blindness, Consequences OfSatan, Titles ForHeart, Fallen And RedeemedImagination, Evil SchemingImage Of GodLikenessPerfection, DivineRevelation, In NtRevelation, Necessity OfRevelation, Responses ToSatan, As DeceiverSatan, Kingdom OfSpiritual Warfare, Causes Of
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies InUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversCultsCharacter Of WickedNames And Titles For SatanUnbelief, Sourced InChrist, Names ForControlling Your ThoughtsSatan, Power OfShiningPrincehood Of SatanThe Light Of ChristBlindingChrist's Own GloryOther BlindingGlory of ChristSpiritual DarknessAgeSatan As The Prince Of This World
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Verse Concepts
CherishingDarkness, Deliverance FromAccess To God, In Old TestamentPraiseenlightenmentThe Church As The ElectChoicesBeing ChosenGod, Will OfWhat Heaven Will Be LikeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualHeaven, Redeemed CommunityMission, Of IsraelPeople Of God, In NtPraise, Reasons ForPriesthood, In NtGod PossessingSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWitnessing, Importance OfWorship, Reasons For
The Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation
Light » Illustrative of » Wise rulers
Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David's rescue. Abishai attacked the giant and killed him. Then David's men made David promise that he would never again go out with them to battle. You are the hope of Israel. We do not want to lose you! They said.
He is like the sun shining on a cloudless day. The sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain.
Light » Illustrative of » Future glory of saints
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Give thanks to the Father, who made us partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of God
Only God has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light. No man has seen him, nor can see him. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.
You cover yourself with light as with a cloak. You stretch out clouds in the sky like a curtain.
Light » Illustrative of » Whatever makes manifest
But all things become visible when the light exposes them, for everything that becomes visible is light.
He who practices the truth comes to the light. His works are made known that they are from God.
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all.
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
For with you is the fountain (source) of life. In your light we see light. (Jeremiah 2:13) (Acts 17:28)
Light » Illustrative of » Favor of God
Many are saying: Who will show us good? Lift up the light of your countenance (face) (presence) upon us, O Jehovah!
Light » Illustrative of » Glory of Christ
As he journeyed to Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven shined around him.
At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven. It was brighter than the sun and shinned all around me. It also shinned around those who journeyed with me.
Light » Illustrative of » The glory of the church
Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you. Darkness now covers the earth! Thick darkness overwhelms the nations. But Jehovah shines for you. His glory appears to you. Nations will come to your light. Kings will come to the brightness of your illumination.
Light » Illustrative of » The path of the just
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of Christ
While they watched, Jesus' appearance changed (transformed) (transfigured) in their presence. His face was as bright as the sun and his clothes became as white as the light.
Light » Illustrative of » Wisdom of God
He reveals the deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.
Light » Illustrative of » The soul of man
The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. The flame of his fire shall not shine. The light in his tent becomes dark. The lamp beside him will be put out.
Light » Illustrative of » Purity of God
This is the message we heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Manna » Illustrative of » Blessedness given to saints
He who can hear should listen to what the Spirit says to the congregations! To those who overcome in victory I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give each of them a white stone on which is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.'
Manna » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus responded: I speak the truth! It was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven. My Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven. It gives life to the world. They responded: Lord, always give us this bread. read more.
Jesus replied: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. The one who puts active faith in me will never thirst.
Jesus replied: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not hunger. The one who puts active faith in me will never thirst.
Marriage » Illustrative of » God's union with the jewish nation
Return, you disobedient people, proclaims Jehovah. I am your husband. I will take you, one from every city and two from every family, and bring you to Zion.'
For your Maker is your husband. Jehovah of Hosts is his name! The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He is called the God of all the earth.
I will engage you to me for a very long time! Yes I will engage you to me in righteousness, and in justice, and in loving kindness, and in mercies. I will even engage you to me in faithfulness. Then you will know Jehovah.
Marriage » Illustrative of » Christ's union with his church
This secret is great! I speak with regard to Christ and of the congregation.
For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the congregation, he being the savior of the body. The congregation is subject to Christ. Likewise let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » Christ
God displayed Christ publicly as propitiation (atonement) by his blood through faith. It demonstrated his righteousness. It was through the forbearance of God that he passed by the sins that had taken place before.
Verse Concepts
AtonementAtonement, in NTExpiationBlood, of Jesus ChristAtonement, ForeordainedAtonement, Remission Of Sins ByBlood Of SacrificesRemission Of SinPunishment, DelayedMoses, Significance OfPaul, Teaching OfRedemption, In NtSin, Deliverance From GodSin, God's Remedy ForTypesLongsuffering Of GodTypes Of ChristForeordained Plans
Mercy-seat » Illustrative of » The throne of grace
Let us approach the throne of grace (loving-kindness) with confidence, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for help in time of need.
Verse Concepts
Adoption, Results Ofevil, believers' responses toBeing ConfidentAccess To God, The Characteristics OfDependenceAssurance, nature ofBoldness, Comes FromGrace, And Christian LifeGrace, And SalvationMercy, Response To God'sPrayer, As A Response To GodPrayer, As Asking GodSalvation, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, ArmourOvercoming DiscouragementGod, Grace OfSaints, Communion With GodPrayer, Offered With
Milk » Illustrative of » First principles of God's word
I fed you milk and not solid food. You were not able to receive it. You are not able now!
At this time you should be teachers. But you need someone to teach you again from the beginning the elementary truths from the Word of God. You need milk, not solid food.
Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.
Milk » Illustrative of » Blessings of the gospel
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water. You, who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
It will happen in that day that the mountains will drop sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the brooks of Judah will flow with water. A fountain will come forth from the house of Jehovah and water the valley of Shittim.
Milk » Illustrative of » Godly and edifying discourses
Your lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
Milk » Illustrative of » Doctrines of the gospel
(The Beloved) I came to my garden, my sister, my spouse. I gathered my myrrh with my spice. I ate my honeycomb with my honey and drank my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends; drink, yes, drink abundantly, O beloved.
Milk » Illustrative of » Temporal blessings
Milk » Illustrative of » Wealth of the gentiles
You will drink milk from other nations and nurse at royal breasts. Then you will know that I am Jehovah, your Savior, the Mighty One of Jacob, and your Defender (Protector).
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Therefore come out from among them and be separate (set off) (severed from them) (excluded from them), said Jehovah. Do not touch the unclean thing and I will receive you. (Isaiah 52:11) (Jeremiah 51:45)
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsAcceptance, divineAbsent FathersExploitationsCompassion, Examples OfCommitment, to the worldethics, socialethics, incentives towardsBlamelessness, In Christian LivingdiscouragementAcceptance, Of WorshipBereaved, Care ForSocial JusticeHoliness, Worldly SeparationHonorOrphansRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPoverty, Attitudes Towards
Purity, Moral And SpiritualReligionSensitivityShepherds, As Church LeaderSociety, Positive Aspects OfWidowsTrue ReligionAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InWidows, Should BeCares Of This WorldFaultlessnessCaring For OthersVisiting Of The SickActive LifestylesAge DiscriminationPeople Helping OrphansThe FatherGod Caring For Orphans
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Christ
Such a high priest as this was suitable for us. He is holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and higher than the heavens.
Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of severe calamities
seek the creator of the cluster of stars named Pleiades and the star constellation Orion. He turns the shadow of death into morning, and makes the day dark with night. He calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out upon the face of the earth. Jehovah is his name!
The watchman replies: Morning is coming, but also the night. If you would ask, then ask; and come back yet again.
Night » Illustrative of » Seasons of spiritual desertion
(The Shulamite) By night on my bed I sought the one I love. I sought him, but I did not find him.
Night » Illustrative of » Spiritual darkness
The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Night » Illustrative of » death
We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.
Offerings » Illustrative of » Christ's offering of himself
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the jews
They will bring all your brothers from every nation like a grain offering to Jehovah. They will come on horses, in chariots, in wagons, on mules and camels to my holy mountain, Jerusalem, declares Jehovah. They will come like the people of Israel who bring their grain offerings in clean dishes to Jehovah's temple.
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the gentiles
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the nations, ministering the good news of God, that the offering of these nations might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your fellows.
I spoke a second time: What are these two olive branches, that are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil from themselves?
Oil » Illustrative of » The consolation of the gospel
to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
Oil » Illustrative of » Kind reproof
A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The splendor of the church
If she were a wall, we would build upon her a palace of silver. If she were a door, we would enclose her with boards of cedar.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The Godly children of saints
Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants, and our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace.
Palaces » Illustrative of » The place of satan's dominion
When the fully armed strong man guards his own palace, his goods are safe.
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The church
Your stature is like a palm tree, and your breasts like clusters of dates. I said, 'I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs. Also your breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of your nose like apples.'
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The upright appearance of idols
They are like scarecrows in cucumber fields. They cannot speak. They must be carried, for they cannot walk! Do not fear them! For they can do no harm and they can do no good.
Palm trees » Illustrative of » The righteous
Righteous people flourish like palm trees and grow tall like the cedars in Lebanon.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of Christ
I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven. He was clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was upon his head. His face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.
His legs are like pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold. His countenance is like Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Ministers
Today I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a copper wall. You will be able to stand up to the whole land. You will be able to stand up to Judah's kings, its officials, its priests, and all the common people.
When they saw the grace that was given to me, James, Cephas (Peter) and John, they who were known to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship. We were to go to the nations and they were to go to the people who are circumcised.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the earth
He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill to set them among the princes. He causes them to inherit a throne of glory (honor). The pillars of the earth are Jehovah's. He sets the world on them.
The earth and all who dwell in it dissolve (melt) (become faint hearted). I have firmly set its pillars.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Saints who overcome in Christ
I will make the one who overcomes, a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will not go out from it anymore. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is the New Jerusalem. This city comes down out of heaven from my God. I will write my new name on him.
Pillars » Illustrative of » The church
though if I am delayed, so that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the household of God, which is the congregation of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.
Pillars » Illustrative of » Stability of the heavens
Plagues » Illustrative of » God's judgments upon the apostacy
I heard another voice from heaven, say: Come out of her, my people, that you do not partake of her sins, and that you do not receive her plagues!
Therefore her plagues (literal and figurative) will overtake her in one day, death and mourning and famine; and she will be utterly burned with fire, for mighty is Jehovah God who judges her. (Jeremiah 50:34; 51:58)
Plagues » Illustrative of » The diseased state of man's heart
listen to their prayers. If any of your people Israel, out of heartfelt sorrow, stretch out their hands in prayer toward this Temple,
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Seductive splendor and false glory of the apostacy
They will say: 'Woe, woe to the great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet. She was adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She had a golden cup in her hand. It was full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints
They will be my people, said Jehovah of Hosts. On the day when I act, they will be mine (my special treasure) (my jewels). I will show them compassion just as parents show compassion to the children who serve them.
Now if any man builds upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, and stubble;
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem
The foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem
She had the glory of God. Her light was like a very precious stone, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations
You were in Eden, God's garden. You were covered with every kind of precious stone: red quartz, topaz, crystal, beryl, jade, onyx, gray quartz, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your settings and your sockets were made of gold when you were created. I appointed an angel to guard you. You were on God's holy mountain. You walked among fiery stones. Your behavior was perfect from the time you were created, until evil was found in you. read more.
By the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned. Therefore I have cast you as profane from the mountain of God. I have destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
By the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned. Therefore I have cast you as profane from the mountain of God. I have destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Beauty and stability of the church
O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
priests » Illustrative of » Saints
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Verse Concepts
CherishingDarkness, Deliverance FromAccess To God, In Old TestamentPraiseenlightenmentThe Church As The ElectChoicesBeing ChosenGod, Will OfWhat Heaven Will Be LikeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualHeaven, Redeemed CommunityMission, Of IsraelPeople Of God, In NtPraise, Reasons ForPriesthood, In NtGod PossessingSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWitnessing, Importance OfWorship, Reasons For
The Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation
You will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation. These are the words you must speak to the children of Israel.'
priests » Illustrative of » Christ
Every priest stands daily, serving and offering time after time the same sacrifices. Yet they can never take away sins. But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God,
Prisons » Illustrative of » Bondage to sin and satan
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
Verse Concepts
Freedom, Through Jesus ChristBrokennessBrokenheartedBreath Of GodAnointing, Of ChristAnointing With OilBlindness, HealingsdiscouragementGospel, Descriptions OfPoverty, Remedies ForPower, HumanPoverty, SpiritualPrisonersRescueSuffering, Encouragements InSymbolsAfflictions, Consolation DuringHoly Spirit, Types OfProphecies Concerning ChristNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritBindingCaptivity, Metaphorically
The Spirit Of GodThe Anointed OneMessianic PropheciesSpirit Of ChristGood TidingsThe Spirit Of The LordThe Holy Spirit Described As OilThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritGod's Help In DiscouragementGood NewsGod Freeing CaptivesGod Healing SorrowChristian LibertyGod's Healing LoveFreedomHealing A Broken HeartHealing And ComfortRecoveryA Broken HeartBroken Heartsheartbroken
You will open the eyes of the blind and set free those who sit in dark prisons.
Say to those who are bound: Go forth, to those in the darkness and show yourselves. They will feed along the roads and their pasture is on all bare heights.
Prisons » Illustrative of » Hell
When the thousand years end, Satan will be let loose out of his prison.
Prisons » Illustrative of » Deep afflictions
Release me from prison so that I may praise your name. Righteous people will surround me because you are good to me.
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Regeneration
If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
This is so he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word.
Purifications or baptisms » Illustrative of » Purification by the blood of Christ
This is a symbol that points to the present time. It means that the offerings and animal sacrifices presented to God cannot make the worshiper's heart perfect, since they have to do only with food, drink, and various purification ceremonies. These are all outward rules, which apply only until the time comes to change them for something better. Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are now here. He also went into a much better tent that is not made by humans and does not belong to this creation. read more.
He went once and forever into the Most Holy Place having eternal salvation. It is not with the blood of goats and young bulls, but with his blood.
He went once and forever into the Most Holy Place having eternal salvation. It is not with the blood of goats and young bulls, but with his blood.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of wickedness
When I saw those who plowed wickedness and planted misery, they gathered its harvest.
The people of Israel plant the wind, but they harvest a storm. A field of grain that does not ripen will never produce any grain. Even if it did produce grain, foreigners would eat it all.
He who sows unrighteousness will reap vanity. The rod of his anger will fail.
He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Reaping » Illustrative of » The final judgment
Let both grow together until the harvest. In the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers: Gather weeds first, and bind them in bundles to burn them. Then gather the wheat into my barn.'
The enemy that sowed them is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age. The reapers are angels. The weeds are gathered up and burned (destroyed) with fire. It will be this way at the end of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all who stumble others and commit lawlessness. read more.
The angels will cast them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. The righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears let him hear.
The angels will cast them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. The righteous will shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that has ears let him hear.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Receiving the reward of righteousness
I said: Plow new ground for yourselves, plant righteousness, and reap the blessings that your devotion to me will produce. It is time for you to turn to me, Jehovah, and I will come and pour out righteousness on you.
He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.
Reaping » Illustrative of » The judgments of God on the antiChristian world
I saw a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. Another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud: Thrust in your sickle, and reap! The time has come for you to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. He who sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
Reaping » Illustrative of » Ministers receiving temporal provision for spiritual labors
If we sow spiritual seed in you, is it too much if we reap material things?
Reaping » Illustrative of » Gathering in souls to God
I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Other men labored and you entered into their labors.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as salvation of his people
Jeshurun (Israel) grew fat and disrespectful. You got fat! You were stuffed! You over eat! He abandoned the God who made him and scornfully treated the rock of his salvation.
Oh come, let us sing to Jehovah. Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
He will call to me: You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation!
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as a stumbling-stone to the wicked
It is written: Behold, I place in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence and he that believes on him will not be ashamed. (Isaiah 8:14)
He will be a place of safety for you. But he will be a rock that makes people trip and a stumbling block for both kingdoms of Israel. He will be a trap and a snare for those who live in Jerusalem.
It is a stone that people stumble over, and a large rock that people find offensive. They stumble because they are disobedient to the word. To this end they were appointed.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as the strength of his people
Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation. You have not been mindful of the Rock of your stronghold. Therefore you will plant pleasant plants and set out foreign (imported) (unusual) seedlings.
([Psalm of David]) I love you, O Jehovah, my strength.
My salvation and my glory depend on God. God is the rock of my strength, my refuge.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Whatever we trust in
Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church
The scriptures say: I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, chosen and precious (Isaiah 28:16). He who believes in him will not be disappointed (shamed).
You are Peter (Greek: petros: piece of rock), and on this rock-mass (Greek: petra: mass of rock) (referring to Jesus) I will build my congregation. The entrance to the grave (Greek: Hades) will not have power to stop it.
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock.
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet upon a rock and made me stand erect.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as source of spiritual gifts
They all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them. That Rock was (represented) (symbolic of) Christ! (Exodus 7:6) (Numbers 20:11)
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as creator of his people
You ignored the rock that fathered you and forgot the God who gave you life.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as defence of his people
Turn your ear toward me. Rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a stronghold fortress to save me. You are my rock and my stronghold. For the sake of your name, lead me and guide me.
Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as refuge of his people
Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place to hide from storms. They will be like streams flowing in a desert, like the shadow of a giant rock in a barren land.
Rocks » Illustrative of » God as refuge of his people
Jehovah has become my stronghold. My God has become my rock of refuge.
Rocks » Illustrative of » The ancestor of a nation
Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek Jehovah. Look to the rock from which you were hewn and to the quarry from which you were dug out.
The roe » Illustrative of » Christ
(To Her Beloved) Until the daybreaks and the shadows flee away, turn my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag upon the mountains of Bether.
My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he stands behind our wall, he looks through the windows, gazing through the lattice.
The roe » Illustrative of » The church
Your two breasts are like two young gazelles that are twins, which feed among the lilies.
The roe » Illustrative of » The swift of foot
Zeruiah's three sons were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was as fast on his feet as a wild gazelle.
The roe » Illustrative of » A good wife
She is like a loving deer and a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Always be delighted with her love.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
I will bring a song of thanksgiving to you as a sacrifice. I will call on the name of Jehovah.
Let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God through him [Jesus], that is, the fruit of lips that make confession (give thanks and offer praise) to his name.
Verse Concepts
The Lips Of The RighteousAcceptance, Of WorshipAcceptance, divineAttitudes Of PraiseLipsPraise, Manner And Methods OfPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesSpeech, Positive Aspects OfTributesWorship, Elements OfOfferings, FigurativePraisePraise, Nature OfThanksgiving, Offered
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes I will sing praises to Jehovah.
Let them bring songs of thanksgiving as their sacrifice. Let them tell in joyful songs what he has done.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
Do not forget (neglect) to do good and to communicate (fellowship) (share), for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, divineFellowship, Among Believersethics, incentives towardsGiving To OthersAcceptance, Of WorshipAlms, Good DeedsGood WorksGrace, In Human RelationshipsIndividualismParticipation, In ChristNeglecting PeoplePleasing GodPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesServing PeopleGenerosity
I have all things, and prosper: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you. It is an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men.
I am already being offered (poured out as an offering), and the time of my departure has come.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
I request (urge) (implore) you brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Verse Concepts
Acceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfSanctification, Nature And Basis
Self DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersServiceSurrenderSacrificeCall To ActiontransitionChristians Being Called Brothers
If I am offered for the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice with you all.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Then you will be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness (offered in the right spirit) (Heb 13:15) with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings. Young bulls will be offered on your altar.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and trust in Jehovah.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful (contrite) heart.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Let my prayer be accepted as sweet-smelling incense in your presence. Let the lifting up of my hands in prayer be accepted as an evening sacrifice.
Seals » Illustrative of » Security
He hurled him into the bottomless pit, and shut it and sealed it over him. He could not deceive the nations anymore till the thousand years ended. After that he must be let loose for a little while.
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.
I saw another angel ascending from the east. He had the seal of the living God. He cried out with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea. He said: Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. I heard the number of those who were sealed. There were sealed a hundred and forty-four thousand from all the tribes of the children of Israel. read more.
Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Asher were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Naphtali were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasseh were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zebulun were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Asher were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Naphtali were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasseh were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zebulun were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
Seals » Illustrative of » Appropriation of saints to God by the spirit
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in which (Greek: en hos) (in which) (Greek: hos, he ho) (whereby) (which) you were sealed to the day of release by ransom.
Verse Concepts
ethics, incentives towardsHeart, DivineOffences Against The Holy SpiritRedemption, In NtSealsSin, Against Holy SpiritSin, And God's CharacterSpiritualityUnhappinessAssurance Of SalvationGriefHoly Spirit, Personhood OfHoly Spirit, Activities OfHoly Spirit, Types OfThe Holy Spirit, Being AgainstOfferings, Old Testamnent Kinds Of
Names And Titles For The Holy SpiritCoping With DeathPornographyDispleasureThe Unpardonable SinThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit Described As A SealResisting Holy SpiritThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritTime Of RestorationGrieving GodEternal SecurityOvercomersRedemptionLoss Of A Loved Onegrieving
He also sealed us, and gave us the guarantee of the Spirit in our hearts.
You have heard the word of the truth in Christ. It is the good news about your salvation. You also believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
Seals » Illustrative of » What is dear or valued
On that day, declared Jehovah of Hosts, I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declared Jehovah. I will make you important like a signet (signature) ring, because I have chosen you, proclaimed Jehovah of Hosts.
(The Shulamite to her Beloved) Set me as a signature ring seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For Love is as strong as death. Zeal (devotion) is as fixed as the grave. And zeal burns like coals of fire, the very flame of Jehovah.
As I live,' says Jehovah, 'even though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were a signet ring on my right hand, yet I would pull you off.
Seals » Illustrative of » Secrecy
But you, O Daniel, keep the words secret, and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will run back and forth and knowledge will increase.
I saw a book in the right hand of him who sat on the throne. It had writing on the inside and on the back and was sealed with seven seals.
When the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven say to me: Seal up those things that the seven thunders spoke. Do not write them.
Seals » Illustrative of » Restraint
He hurled him into the bottomless pit, and shut it and sealed it over him. He could not deceive the nations anymore till the thousand years ended. After that he must be let loose for a little while.
He commands the sun and it does not rise! He seals off the stars.
Seals » Illustrative of » Converts
If I am not an apostle to others, I most certainly am to you, for you are the seal (stamp) (proof) of my apostleship in the Lord.
Seals » Illustrative of » Circumcision
He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had while he was not circumcised. That way he could be the father of all those who believe, though they are not circumcised, that righteousness might be counted to them.
Seals » Illustrative of » Full approval
Seed » Illustrative of » The word of God
Now the illustration is this: The seed is the word of God.
You have been given a new birth, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and endures.
Seed » Illustrative of » Spiritual life
Whoever is born of God does not practice sin! His seed abides in him and he cannot sin because he has been born of God.
Shields » Illustrative of » Salvation of God
You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness (humility) (meekness) makes me great.
Shields » Illustrative of » Protection of God
The word of Jehovah came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram; I am your shield. Your reward shall be very great.
We wait for Jehovah for he is our help and our shield.
Shields » Illustrative of » Faith
Also take up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
Shields » Illustrative of » Truth of God
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge. His truth is your shield and armor.
Shields » Illustrative of » Favor of God
You bless the righteous man, O Jehovah. You surround him with favor as with a shield.
Showbread » Illustrative of » The church
For we being many are one-bread and one-body. We are all partakers of that one bread.
Purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new batch of dough. For even Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.
Showbread » Illustrative of » Christ, as the bread of life
I am the bread of life.
Sieges » Illustrative of » The omnipresence of God
You have enclosed me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me.
Sieges » Illustrative of » Zion in her affliction
My people, the daughter of Zion is left like an empty hut in a vineyard. It is like a shack in a cucumber field, like a city under attack.
Sieges » Illustrative of » The judgments of God
Now you will gather in troops, O daughter of troops! He has attacked us. They will strike the judge of Israel on the cheek with a rod.
Swine » Illustrative of » Hypocrites
It happened to them according to the true proverb: The dog returns to his own vomit, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.
Swine » Illustrative of » The wicked
Do not give holy things to the dogs (impure persons) (false prophets) (Matthew 7:15). Do not throw your pearls before swine (the most unclean). They will trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The spiritual church
And what agreement does a temple of God have with idols? We are the temple of the living God. God said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people. (Leviticus 26:12) (Zechariah 8:8)
Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus is the chief corner stone. In him each building fits together and grows into a holy Temple for Jehovah. (Zechariah 6:12) In Christ you are assembled together as a place for God's Spirit to dwell.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » Christ
Jesus replied: Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.
The First Temple » Illustrative of » The bodies of saints
What? Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? That one (Greek: hos he ho which, that one) is in you. You received it from God. You are not your own.
Towers » Illustrative of » The grace and dignity of the church
Your neck is like the tower of David built for an armory, on which there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.
Your neck is as a tower of ivory. Your eyes like the fish pools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim. Your nose is as the tower of Lebanon that looks toward Damascus.
(The Shulamite) I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. I was the one who found favor in his eyes.
Towers » Illustrative of » God as the protector of his people
My God, My rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge. He is my Savior who saved me from violence.
You give glorious victories to your anointed king. Your faithful love for David and for his descendants will never end.
Towers » Illustrative of » The proud and haughty
Brooks and streams will be on every lofty mountain and every high hill. When the day of the great slaughter comes, towers will fall.
against every high tower and every fortified wall,
Towers » Illustrative of » The name of the lord
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. The righteous runs into it for protection.
Towers » Illustrative of » Ministers
I have made you an assayer and a tester among my people. You will know and assay their course of life.
Towers » Illustrative of » Mount sion
You, O tower of the flock, the hill of the daughter of Zion, it will come to you. The former dominion will come, the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem.
War » Illustrative of » The contest of saints with the enemies of their salvation
I entrust this command to you, Timothy, my son. It is in accordance with the prophecies that were previously made. They do apply to you, and with them you may fight the good fight.
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Verse Concepts
However I see a different law at work in my body. This law fights against the law that my mind approves of. It makes me a prisoner to the law of sin that is at work in my body.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
War » Illustrative of » The contest between antiChrist and the church
When they finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them and conquer them, and kill them.
Men worshiped the dragon that gave power to the beast. They worshiped the beast, saying: Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?
It was granted to him to wage war with the holy ones, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all tribes, and tongues, and nations.
War » Illustrative of » Our contest with death
No man has the power to restrain the wind, to retain the breath of life. Neither does he have power in the day of death. There is no discharge from that war. Neither will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.
War » Illustrative of » The malignity of the wicked
His speech was smoother than butter, but his heart was war! His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Widow's » Illustrative of » Zion in captivity
She sits alone. She was a town full of people! Once great among the nations she has become like a widow! She who was a princess among the countries has come under the yoke of forced labor!
Widow's » Illustrative of » A desolate condition
Hear this you sensual one! You dwell securely and say in your heart: 'I am, and there is no one besides me. I will not sit as a widow. I will not lose children.' (Revelation 18:2-8) Two things will come on you suddenly in one day: Loss of children and widowhood. They will come on you in full measure in spite of your abundance of sorceries, in spite of the great power of your spells.
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