Thematic Bible: Illustrative
Thematic Bible
Arrows » Illustrative » Of God's judgment
Arrows » Illustrative » Of severe afflictions
Arrows » Illustrative » Of lightnings
Arrows » Illustrative » Of false witnesses
Arrows » Illustrative » (falling from the hand), of the paralyzing power
Arrows » Illustrative » Of slanderous tongues
Arrows » Illustrative » Of young children
Arrows » Illustrative » Of Christ
Arrows » Illustrative » (broken), of destruction of power
Arrows » Illustrative » Of devices of the wicked
Arrows » Illustrative » Of bitter words
Arrows » Illustrative » Of the word of Christ
or adder Asp » Illustrative » Of obstinate rejecters of God's word
or adder Asp » Illustrative » Of the enemies of God's people
Beds » Illustrative » (too short,) of plans which afford no rest or peace
Beds » Illustrative » (made on high,) of carnal security
Beds » Illustrative » Of the grave
Beds » Illustrative » (made in sickness,) of divine support and comfort
Beds » Illustrative » (made in darkness,) of extreme misery
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of designs of the wicked
Birds » Illustrative » Of people of different countries
it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches."
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Birds » Illustrative » Of the devil and his spirits
when anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
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And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them.
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Birds » Illustrative » Of unsettled persons, &c
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of death
Birds » Illustrative » Of hostile nations
Birds » Illustrative » Of cruel and rapacious kings
Blood » Illustrative » (on one's own head,) of guilt
Blood » Illustrative » (given to drink,) of severe judgments
for they shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve it."
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Blood » Illustrative » (washing the feet in,) of victories
Blood » Illustrative » (building with,) of oppression and cruelty
Blood » Illustrative » (preparing to,) of ripening for destruction
Bottles » Illustrative » (broken,) of severe judgments
Bottles » Illustrative » Of sinners ripe for judgment
Bottles » Illustrative » (dried up,) of the afflicted
Bottles » Illustrative » Of God's remembrance
Bottles » Illustrative » (ready to burst,) of the impatient
Bottles » Illustrative » Of the clouds
the Bow » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the overthrow of power
the Bow » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the wicked
the Bow » Illustrative » (when deceitful,) of the hypocrite
the Bow » Illustrative » Of strength and power
Bread » Illustrative » (seeking of begging,) of extreme poverty
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."
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For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."
Bread » Illustrative » (partaking of,) of communion of saints
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
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Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.
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Bread » Illustrative » (want of,) of extreme poverty
Bread » Illustrative » (eating without scarceness,) of plenty
Bread » Illustrative » (of deceit,) of unlawful gain
Bread » Illustrative » (of idleness,) of sloth
Bread » Illustrative » (of wickedness,) of oppression
Bread » Illustrative » (fulness of,) of abundance
Bread » Illustrative » (of adversity,) of heavy affliction
Bread » Illustrative » Of Christ
For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." Then they said to him, "Lord, give us this bread always." And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
Bread » Illustrative » (of tears,) of sorrow
Brooks » Illustrative » Of wisdom
Brooks » Illustrative » (drinking of, by the way,) of help in distress
Brooks » Illustrative » Of temporal abundance
Brooks » Illustrative » (deceptive,) of false friends
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of Christ
Cities of refuge » Illustrative » (the way to,) of Christ
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of the hope of the gospel
so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
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Clouds » Illustrative » Of judgments of God
Clouds » Illustrative » Of hostile armies
Clouds » Illustrative » Of unsearchableness of God
Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
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Clouds » Illustrative » (riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God
Clouds » Illustrative » (passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites
Clouds » Illustrative » (a morning without,) of wise rulers
Clouds » Illustrative » (when seasonable,) of the favor of good rulers
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Clouds » Illustrative » (carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers
These are springs without water and mists driven by a storm; for them the blackest darkness has been reserved.
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Clouds » Illustrative » Of sins of men
Clouds » Illustrative » (without water,) of false teachers
These are the men who are blemishes in your love feasts when they feast with you without fear, caring for themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, uprooted;
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Covenants » Illustrative » Of the united determination of a people to serve God
Covenants » Illustrative » Of God's promises to man
remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
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Covenants » Illustrative » (with death and hell,) of carnal security
Covenants » Illustrative » (with stones and beasts of the earth,) of peace and prosperity
Covenants » Illustrative » Of the contract of marriage
Covenants » Illustrative » Of good resolutions
Defilement » Illustrative » Of sin
not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man."
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But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
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Defilement » Illustrative » Of unholy doctrines
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of the destruction of sinners
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, read more.
and they did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
and they did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; read more.
but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all. So will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all. So will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism
who formerly did not obey, when the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And corresponding to that, baptism now saves younot the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good consciencethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners
Do not give what is holy to the dogs; do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.
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Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
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Dogs » Illustrative » (dead,) of the mean
Dogs » Illustrative » Of gentiles
And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried to him, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed."
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And he answered, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
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Dogs » Illustrative » Of persecutors
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those mutilators of the body.
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Dogs » Illustrative » Of fools
Dogs » Illustrative » (dumb,) of unfaithful ministers
Dogs » Illustrative » Of covetous ministers
Dogs » Illustrative » Of apostates
It has happened to them according to the true proverb, "A dog turns back to its own vomit," and, "A sow, after having washed, returns to wallowing in the mire."
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Doves » Illustrative » Of the church
Doves » Illustrative » Of mourners
Doves » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him.
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And John bore witness, "I saw the Spirit descend as a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.
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Doves » Illustrative » Of the meekness of Christ
Doves » Illustrative » (in its flight,) of the return of israel from captivity
Doves » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of the devil
And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,
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When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison
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The beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority.
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the Dragon » Illustrative » Of cruel and persecuting kings
the Dragon » Illustrative » (poison of,) of wine
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of enemies of the church
the Dragon » Illustrative » Of wicked men
Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the swiftness of hostile armies
Eagles » Illustrative » (mode of teaching her young to fly,) of God's care of his church
Eagles » Illustrative » Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers
The first living creature was like a lion, the second creature like an ox, the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.
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Eagles » Illustrative » (height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked
Eagles » Illustrative » Of great and powerful kings
Eagles » Illustrative » (wings of,) of protection afforded to the church
But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle, so that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is to be nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent.
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Eagles » Illustrative » (swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches
Eagles » Illustrative » (upward flight of,) of the saint's rapid progress toward heaven
Eagles » Illustrative » (renewed strength and beauty of,) of the renewal of saints
Eagles » Illustrative » (increased baldness of, in the moulting season,) of calamities
Eagles » Illustrative » (hasting to the prey,) of the swiftness of man's days
Eyes » Illustrative » (open,) of spiritual illumination
Eyes » Illustrative » (anointing with eyesalve,) of healing by the spirit
Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments to clothe you, and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen; and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
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Eyes » Illustrative » Of the mind
The lamp of the body is the eye. So if your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Feet » Illustrative » (sliding,) of yielding to temptation
Feet » Illustrative » (treading under,) of complete destruction
Feet » Illustrative » (washed or dipped in oil,) of abundance
Feet » Illustrative » (dipped in blood,) of victory
Feet » Illustrative » (set in a large place,) of liberty
Feet » Illustrative » (set on a rock,) of stability
Fig tree » Illustrative » (barren,) of mere professors of religion
And seeing a fig tree by the road he went to it, and found nothing on it but leaves only. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And immediately the fig tree withered.
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He told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. So he said to the keeper of his vineyard, 'Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?'
Fig tree » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own,) of prosperity and peace
Fishes » Illustrative » Of men ignorant of future events
Fishes » Illustrative » (bad,) of mere professors
which, when it was full, they drew it up on the shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Fishes » Illustrative » (good,) of saints
which, when it was full, they drew it up on the shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Fishes » Illustrative » Of the whole population of egypt
Fishes » Illustrative » Of those ensnared by the wicked
Fishes » Illustrative » Of the visible church
which, when it was full, they drew it up on the shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away.
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Forests » Illustrative » (destroyed by fire,) of destruction of the wicked
Forests » Illustrative » (a fruitful field turned into,) of the jews rejected by God
Forests » Illustrative » Of the unfruitful world
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of God
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of spiritual wisdom
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (corrupt,) of the natural heart
Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and bitter water?
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But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, fornications, theft, false witness, slander.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of eternal life
Then he said to me, "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who is thirsty from the spring of the water of life without cost.
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but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. The water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
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Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the means of grace
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (sealed up,) of the church
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of a numerous posterity
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (troubled,) of saints led astray
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the law of the wise
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of Godly fear
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of Christ
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of a good wife
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (always flowing,) of unceasing wickedness of the jews
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » (not failing,) of the church
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of constant supplies of grace
Fruits » Illustrative » Of a holy conversation
Fruits » Illustrative » Of effects of industry
Fruits » Illustrative » (bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men
"Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.
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Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
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Fruits » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.
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Fruits » Illustrative » Of doctrines of Christ
Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the reward of the wicked
Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works
Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of the example, &c of the Godly
Fruits » Illustrative » Of praise
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
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Fruits » Illustrative » Of effects of repentance
Bear fruit worthy of repentance,
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Fruits » Illustrative » Of the reward of saints
Gardens » Illustrative » Of the church
Gardens » Illustrative » (well watered,) of spiritual prosperity of the church
Gardens » Illustrative » (enclosed,) of the pleasantness, fruitfulness, and security of the church
Gardens » Illustrative » (when dried up,) of the wicked
Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness
Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments to clothe you, and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen; and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
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His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
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Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance
Garments » Illustrative » (rolled in blood,) of victory
Gates » Illustrative » (of heaven,) of access to God
Gates » Illustrative » (of hell,) of satan's power
And I tell you, that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
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Gates » Illustrative » (strait,) of the entrance to life
For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
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Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin
"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it.
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Gates » Illustrative » (of the grave,) of death
Gates » Illustrative » Of Christ
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
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Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will put the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Goat » Illustrative » Of macedonian empire
Goat » Illustrative » (flock of,) of the church
Grass » Illustrative » Of shortness and uncertainty of life
For, "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls,
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Grass » Illustrative » (on tops of houses,) of the wicked
Grass » Illustrative » (refreshed by dew and showers,) of the saints refreshed by grace
Grass » Illustrative » Of prosperity of the wicked
hands » Illustrative » (opened,) of liberality
hands » Illustrative » Of power
hands » Illustrative » (shut,) of illiberality
hands » Illustrative » (lifted up against another,) of rebellion
The Heart » Illustrative » Of Christ
The Heart » Illustrative » (sure-footedness of,) of experienced saints
The Heart » Illustrative » (without pasture,) of the persecuted
The Heart » Illustrative » (panting for water,) of afflicted saints longing for God
The Heart » Illustrative » Of converted sinners
Harvest » Illustrative » Of the end of the world
Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers. Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"
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and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.
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Harvest » Illustrative » Of ripeness for wrath
And another angel came out of the temple, crying out with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, "Put in your sickle and reap, for the hour to reap has come, because the harvest of the earth is ripe."
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Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time of judgment
Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time when many are ready to receive the gospel
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
Harvest » Illustrative » (cold in,) of a refreshing message
Harvest » Illustrative » (rain in,) of honor given to fools
Harvest » Illustrative » Of seasons of grace
Harvest » Illustrative » (dew in,) of God's protection
Head » Illustrative » Of Christ
And he put all things under his feet and gave him to be the head over all things for the church,
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and not holding fast to the head, from whom the whole body, nourished and held together by its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.
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But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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Head » Illustrative » (made bald,) of heavy judgments
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection
But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her headit is the same as if her head were shaved.
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Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
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Head » Illustrative » Of rulers
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of exaltation
Head » Illustrative » (anointed,) of joy and prosperity
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of joy and confidence
Now when these things begin to take place, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
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Head » Illustrative » Of God
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.
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Head » Illustrative » Of chief men
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of defense and protection
Head » Illustrative » Of the chief city of a kingdom
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of pride, &c
Hedges » Illustrative » Of heavy judgments
Hedges » Illustrative » Of holy ordinances, &c
"Hear another parable: there was a landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vine dressers and went into a far country.
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Hedges » Illustrative » (broken down,) of the taking away of protection
Hedges » Illustrative » Of numerous afflictions
Hedges » Illustrative » Of the way of the slothful
Hedges » Illustrative » Of God's protection
Herbs » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Herbs » Illustrative » (dew on,) of grace given to saints
Highways » Illustrative » Of facilities for the restoration of the jews
Highways » Illustrative » (made in the deserts,) of facilities for the spread of the gospel
Highways » Illustrative » (broad,) of the way to destruction
"Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it.
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Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life
For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and few are those who find it.
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Highways » Illustrative » Of the way of holiness
Highways » Illustrative » Of Christ
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
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Horns » Illustrative » Of antiChristian powers
And the angel said to me, "Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns.
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And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on his horns, and on his heads were blasphemous names.
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And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full of blasphemous names, and it had seven heads and ten horns.
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Horns » Illustrative » Of kings
Horns » Illustrative » (cutting off,) of destruction of power
Horns » Illustrative » (pushing with,) of conquests
Horns » Illustrative » (budding of,) of the commencement or revival of a nation
Horns » Illustrative » (exalting,) of increase of power and glory
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of Christ
and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,
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And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders, I saw a Lamb standing, as if it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
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Horns » Illustrative » Of power of the wicked
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of God
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of ephraim, &c
Horns » Illustrative » (raising up,) of arrogance
Horns » Illustrative » (bringing down,) of degradation
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe affliction
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
"He shall rule them with a rod of iron; as when potter's vessels are broken in pieces"
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Iron » Illustrative » Of strength
Iron » Illustrative » Of a hard barren soil
Iron » Illustrative » (seared with,) of insensibility of conscience
through the pretensions of liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron,
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Iron » Illustrative » Of stubbornness
Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church glorified
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
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He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall never go out of it. And I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God. And I will write on him my new name.
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And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
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Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church
Now this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia and corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.
Jerusalem » Illustrative » (its strong position,) of saints under God's protection
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Lambs » Illustrative » Of Christ as a sacrifice
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
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And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders, I saw a Lamb standing, as if it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
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Lambs » Illustrative » Of the lord's people
Lambs » Illustrative » Of weak believers
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
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Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ
Now the passage of Scripture which he was reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to slaughter; and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he does not open his mouth.
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Lambs » Illustrative » (brought to slaughter,) of the wicked under judgments
Lambs » Illustrative » Of purity of Christ
but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
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Lambs » Illustrative » (consumed in sacrifice,) of complete destruction of the wicked
Lambs » Illustrative » (deserted and exposed,) of israel deprived of God's protection
Lambs » Illustrative » (among wolves,) of ministers among the unGodly
Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
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Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like a flame of fire;
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Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs
Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance
Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God
Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments
The third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star fell from heaven, blazing like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water.
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Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
From the throne come flashes of lightning, and voices and peals of thunder. And before the throne were seven lamps of fire, which are the seven spirits of God;
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Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man
Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers
Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a time in his light.
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Lebanon » Illustrative » (fragrance of,) of the graces of the church
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the jewish nation
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of great and powerful monarchs
Lebanon » Illustrative » (glory of,) of the glory of the church
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the temple
Lebanon » Illustrative » (mourning of,) of deep affliction
Lebanon » Illustrative » Of the gentile world
Lebanon » Illustrative » (shaking of its forests,) of prodigious growth of the church
Leopard » Illustrative » Of antiChrist
The beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave him his power and his throne and great authority.
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Leopard » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the wicked subdued by the gospel
Leopard » Illustrative » Of the macedonian empire
Leopard » Illustrative » Of God in his judgments
Lions » Illustrative » Of God in executing judgments
Lions » Illustrative » Of cruel and powerful enemies
Lions » Illustrative » Of imaginary fears of the slothful
Lions » Illustrative » (roaring of,) of a king's wrath
Lions » Illustrative » Of brave men
Lions » Illustrative » Of persecutors
But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
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Lions » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of gad
Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ
Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."
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Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of judah
Lions » Illustrative » Of israel
Lions » Illustrative » Of God in protecting his church
Lions » Illustrative » Of the devil
Be sober, be alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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Locusts » Illustrative » Of destructive enemies
Locusts » Illustrative » Of false teachers of the apostacy
Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth.
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Locusts » Illustrative » (destruction of,) of destruction of God's enemies
Locusts » Illustrative » Of unGodly rulers
Measures » Illustrative » (drinking water, by measure) of severe famine
Measures » Illustrative » (weighing the waters in a measure,) of God's infinite wisdom
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of the stature of Christ,) of perfection
until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to become mature, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
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Measures » Illustrative » (correcting in measure,) of mitigated afflictions
Measures » Illustrative » (measuring the dust of the earth,) of God's greatness
Measures » Illustrative » (opening the mouth without measure,) of the insatiableness of hell
Measures » Illustrative » (drinking tears in great measure,) of severe afflictions
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of our days,) of the shortness of life
Mills » Illustrative » (ceasing,) of desolation
And the sound of harpists and musicians and flute-players and trumpeters will not be heard in you any longer; and no craftsman of any craft will be found in you any longer; and the sound of a millstone will not be heard in you any longer;
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Mills » Illustrative » (grinding at,) of degradation, &c
Moon » Illustrative » (withdrawing her light,) of deep calamities
"Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
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Moon » Illustrative » Of fairness of the church
Moon » Illustrative » Of changeableness of the world
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;
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Moon » Illustrative » (becoming blood,) of judgments
I looked when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood;
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Moon » Illustrative » Of glory of Christ in the church
Morning » Illustrative » (breaking forth,) of the glory of the church
Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of the glory of Christ
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star."
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Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of reward of saints
just as I also have received from my Father; and I will give him the morning star.
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Morning » Illustrative » (wings of,) of rapid movements
Morning » Illustrative » Of the resurrection day
Morning » Illustrative » (clouds in,) of the short lived profession of hypocrites
Morning » Illustrative » (spread upon the mountains,) of heavy calamities
Moths » Illustrative » (eating a garment,) of God's judgments
Moths » Illustrative » Of God in the execution of his judgments
Moths » Illustrative » (making its house in garments,) of man's folly in providing earthly things
Moths » Illustrative » (garments eaten by,) of those who have suffered severe judgments
Mountains » Illustrative » Of difficulties
So he said to them, "Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you."
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Mountains » Illustrative » Of the church of God
Mountains » Illustrative » (burning,) of destructive enemies
The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood,
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Mountains » Illustrative » (breaking forth into singing,) of exceeding joy
Mountains » Illustrative » (made waste,) of desolation
Mountains » Illustrative » Of persons in authority
Mountains » Illustrative » (threshing of,) of heavy judgments
Mountains » Illustrative » Of proud and haughty persons
Mountains » Illustrative » Of God's righteousness
Mountains » Illustrative » (dropping new wine,) of abundance
Music » Illustrative » Of joy and gladness
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord,
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Music » Illustrative » Of heavenly felicity
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals; for you were slain, and with your blood purchased men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Music » Illustrative » (ceasing of,) of calamities
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of wicked rulers
Oak Trees » Illustrative » (fading,) of the wicked under judgments
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of the church
Oak Trees » Illustrative » Of strong and powerful men
Olive Trees » Illustrative » (when wild,) of the gentiles
For if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these natural branches be grafted back into their own olive tree!
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And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the rest to share the root of the olive tree,
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Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
For if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these natural branches be grafted back into their own olive tree!
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And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the rest to share the root of the olive tree,
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Olive Trees » Illustrative » (gleaning of,) of the remnant of grace
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the righteous
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the two witnesses
And I will grant power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the jewish church
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Probable origin of its being the emblem of peace
Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of children of pious parents
Ostriches » Illustrative » Of the unnatural cruelty of the jews in their calamities
Ostriches » Illustrative » (companionship with,) of extreme desolation
Oxen » Illustrative » (prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel
Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding.'"
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Oxen » Illustrative » (engaged in husbandry,) of ministers
Oxen » Illustrative » (not muzzled in treading corn,) of minister's right to support
For it is written in the Law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Or is he speaking altogether for our sake? Yes, for our sake it was written, because the plowman ought to plow in hope, and the thresher to thresh in hope of sharing the crops.
Oxen » Illustrative » (led to slaughter,) of saints under persecution
Oxen » Illustrative » (stall fed,) of sumptuous living
Oxen » Illustrative » (led to slaughter,) of a rash youth
Plowing » Illustrative » Of peace and prosperity
Plowing » Illustrative » Of a course of sin
Plowing » Illustrative » Of the labor ministers
Or is he speaking altogether for our sake? Yes, for our sake it was written, because the plowman ought to plow in hope, and the thresher to thresh in hope of sharing the crops.
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Plowing » Illustrative » Of repentance and reformation
Plowing » Illustrative » Of a severe course of affliction
Plowing » Illustrative » (attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness
Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God."
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Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » Of saints
Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » (fruit of,) of the graces of the church
Pomegranate-trees » Illustrative » (an orchard of,) of the church
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » (in the wilderness,) of the gifts of the spirit
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » (turning cities into,) of great desolation
Pools and ponds » Illustrative » Of nineveh
Rain » Illustrative » Of spiritual blessings
Rain » Illustrative » (destructive,) of God's judgments
Rain » Illustrative » Of Christ in the communication of his graces
Rain » Illustrative » Of the doctrine of faithful ministers
Rain » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Rain » Illustrative » (destructive,) of a poor man oppressing the poor
Rain » Illustrative » Of righteousness
Rings » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
Rings » Illustrative » (put on the hands,) of favor
But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
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Rivers » Illustrative » (drying up of,) of God's judgments
Rivers » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
Rivers » Illustrative » (overflowing of,) of God's judgments
Rivers » Illustrative » (fruitfulness of trees planted by,) of the permanent prosperity of saints
Rivers » Illustrative » Of heavy afflictions
Rivers » Illustrative » Of the abundance of grace in Christ
And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace.
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Rivers » Illustrative » Of abundance
Rivers » Illustrative » (steady course of,) of peace of saints
Rivers » Illustrative » Of people flying from judgments
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (girding with,) of heavy afflictions
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (heavens becoming black as,) of severe judgments
I looked when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood;
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Sackcloth » Illustrative » (covering the heavens with,) of severe judgments
Sackcloth » Illustrative » (putting of,) of joy and gladness
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, how shall it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
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Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
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Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Let your speech always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.
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Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation
Salt » Illustrative » Of saints
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, how shall it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
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Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart
Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
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Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction
For every one will be salted with fire.
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Scorpions » Illustrative » Ministers of antiChrist
Then out of the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth.
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They were allowed to torture them for five months, but not to kill them, and their torture was like the torture of a scorpion, when it stings a man.
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They have tails like scorpions, and stings, and their power to hurt men for five months lies in their tails.
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Scorpions » Illustrative » Severe scourges
Scorpions » Illustrative » Wicked men
the Sea » Illustrative » (smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven
And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea of glass, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps of God
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and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the center, around the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.
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the Sea » Illustrative » Of heavy afflictions
the Sea » Illustrative » (covered with waters,) of the diffusion of spiritual knowledge over the earth in the latter days
the Sea » Illustrative » (roaring,) of hostile armies
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of devastating armies
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of righteousness
the Sea » Illustrative » (trouble,) of the wicked
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of the unsteady
But he must ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
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Seed » Illustrative
The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
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Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the devil
And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years,
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And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole worldhe was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
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But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
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Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Serpents » Illustrative » Of enemies who harass and destroy
Serpents » Illustrative » Of the tribe of dan
Serpents » Illustrative » Of hypocrites
You serpents! You brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?
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Serpents » Illustrative » (sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked
Sheep » Illustrative » (in proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the jews
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the people of Christ
He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.
Then Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. read more.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. But he who is a hireling and not the shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep, and my sheep know me just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock and one shepherd. For this reason my Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from my Father." There was again a division among the Jews because of these words. Many of them said, "He has a demon, and is mad. Why listen to him?" Others said, "These are not the sayings of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?" Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple, walking in Solomon's Porch. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me; but you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. But he who is a hireling and not the shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep, and my sheep know me just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock and one shepherd. For this reason my Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from my Father." There was again a division among the Jews because of these words. Many of them said, "He has a demon, and is mad. Why listen to him?" Others said, "These are not the sayings of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?" Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple, walking in Solomon's Porch. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me; but you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
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Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will put the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Sheep » Illustrative » (lost,) of the unregenerate
But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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Sheep » Illustrative » (in patience and simplicity,) of patience, &c of Christ
Sheep » Illustrative » Of the wicked in their death
Sheep » Illustrative » Of those under God's judgment
Shepherds » Illustrative » (ignorant and foolish,) of bad ministers
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of Christ as the good shepherd
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant,
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I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep, and my sheep know me
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Shepherds » Illustrative » Of kings as the leaders of the people
Shepherds » Illustrative » (their care and tenderness,) of tenderness of Christ
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? read more.
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of God as leader of israel
Shepherds » Illustrative » Ministers » Of the gospel
Ships » Illustrative » (wrecked,) of departure from the faith
holding faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and made shipwreck of their faith.
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Ships » Illustrative » Of industrious women
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints
But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
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Shoes » Illustrative » (taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition
Shoes » Illustrative » (thrown over a place,) of subjection
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the preparation of the gospel
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
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Shoes » Illustrative » (having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter
Silver » Illustrative » Of saints purified by affliction
Silver » Illustrative » (dross of,) of the wicked
Silver » Illustrative » Of the medo-persian kingdom
Silver » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the just
Silver » Illustrative » Of good rulers
Silver » Illustrative » (reprobate,) of the wicked
Silver » Illustrative » (labor of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge
Silver » Illustrative » Of the words of the lord
Stars » Illustrative » (withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments
Stars » Illustrative » Of ministers
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands:
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he held in his right hand seven stars, out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in its strength.
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Stars » Illustrative » Of princes and subordinate governors
The fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them darkened. And a third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night.
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Stars » Illustrative » (bright and morning star,) of Christ
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star."
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Stars » Illustrative » (morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints
just as I also have received from my Father; and I will give him the morning star.
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Stars » Illustrative » Of Christ
Stars » Illustrative » (setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security
Stars » Illustrative » (shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers
Stars » Illustrative » (wandering,) of false teachers
wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam; wandering stars, for whom the blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
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Stars » Illustrative » Of angels
The sun » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ
And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
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Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire.
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he held in his right hand seven stars, out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in its strength.
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The sun » Illustrative » (darkened,) of severe calamities
The sun » Illustrative » (its brightness,) of the future glory of saints
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
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The sun » Illustrative » Of supreme rulers
The sun » Illustrative » (going down at noon,) of premature destruction
The sun » Illustrative » (its clearness,) of the purity of the church
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
The sun » Illustrative » (no more going down,) of perpetual blessedness
The sun » Illustrative » (its power,) of the triumph of saints
The sun » Illustrative » Of Christ's coming
The sun » Illustrative » Of God's favor
Swords » Illustrative » Of severe and heavy calamities
Swords » Illustrative » Of the tongue of the wicked
Swords » Illustrative » Of the justice of God
Swords » Illustrative » (drawing of,) of war and destruction
Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of Christ
he held in his right hand seven stars, out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in its strength.
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Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of God
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.
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For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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Swords » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
Swords » Illustrative » (not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity
Swords » Illustrative » Of false witnesses
Swords » Illustrative » (putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship
Swords » Illustrative » (living by,) of rapine
Swords » Illustrative » Of war and contention
"Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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Swords » Illustrative » Of the end of the wicked
Swords » Illustrative » Of persecuting spirit of the wicked
Swords » Illustrative » Of judicial authority
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.
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Swords » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Swords » Illustrative » Of deep mental affliction
(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
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Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the church
a minister in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle which is set up by the Lord, not by man.
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And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling of God is with men. And he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them;
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, he entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation.
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The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the holy place had not yet been disclosed as long as the outer tabernacle was still standing. This is symbolic for the present time. According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper,
Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the holy of holies,) of heaven
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
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We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
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He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves, but he entered the holy place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.
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Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the body
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
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I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder,
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Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation
The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the holy place had not yet been disclosed as long as the outer tabernacle was still standing.
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since they relate only to food and drink and various washings regulations for the flesh imposed until the time of reformation.
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Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of Christ's body
by a new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, his flesh,
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Tents » Illustrative » (spread out,) of the heavens
Tents » Illustrative » (enlarging of,) of the great extension of the church
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the judgments of God
Threshing » Illustrative » (dust made by,) of complete destruction
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the labors of ministers
For it is written in the Law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Or is he speaking altogether for our sake? Yes, for our sake it was written, because the plowman ought to plow in hope, and the thresher to thresh in hope of sharing the crops.
Threshing » Illustrative » Of the church in her conquests
Threshing » Illustrative » (an instrument for, with teeth,) of the church overcoming opposition
Threshing » Illustrative » (gathering the sheaves for,) of preparing the enemies of the church for judgments
Trees » Illustrative » (good and fruitful,) of saints
Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.
Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
For if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and were grafted, contrary to nature, into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these natural branches be grafted back into their own olive tree!
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He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.'
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Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
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through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
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Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Illustrative » Of the life and conversation of the righteous
Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked
Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Trees » Illustrative » Of wisdom
Trees » Illustrative » (duration of,) of continued prosperity of saints
Trees » Illustrative » of the elect
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of useless persons
Trees » Illustrative » (evergreen,) of saints
Trees » Illustrative » (shaking of the leaves off,) of the terror of the wicked
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of the wicked ripe for judgment
Two others, criminals, were also led with him to be put to death.
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Trees » Illustrative » (green,) of the innocence of Christ
Two others, criminals, were also led with him to be put to death.
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Trees » Illustrative » (barren,) of the wicked
Unicorn » Illustrative » Of God as the strength of israel
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of the descendants of joseph
Unicorn » Illustrative » (the position of its horns,) of the exaltation of saints
Unicorn » Illustrative » (horns of,) of the strength of powerful enemies
Unicorn » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Valleys » Illustrative » (filling up of,) of removing all obstructions to the gospel
Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough ways smooth;
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Valleys » Illustrative » Of the church of Christ
Valleys » Illustrative » (fruitful and well watered,) of the tents of israel
Valleys » Illustrative » (dark,) of affliction and death
Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the jewish nation
But their minds were hardened; for to this day, when they read the old covenant, the same veil remains unlifted, because only in Christ is it removed. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts. But whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
Veil or veil » Illustrative » Of the spiritual blindness of the gentile nations
the sacred Veil » Illustrative » Of the flesh of Christ which concealed his divinity
by a new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, his flesh,
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the sacred Veil » Illustrative » (rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, his flesh,
the sacred Veil » Illustrative » Of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation
The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the holy place had not yet been disclosed as long as the outer tabernacle was still standing.
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The vine » Illustrative » (sitting under one's own) of peace and prosperity
The vine » Illustrative » Of israel
The vine » Illustrative » (its unfruitful branches,) of mere professors
Every branch in me that bears no fruit he takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it may bear more fruit.
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If anyone does not abide in me, he is like a branch that is cast away and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned.
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The vine » Illustrative » (its rich clusters,) of the graces of the church
The vine » Illustrative » (worthlessness of its wood,) of the unprofitableness, of the wicked
The vine » Illustrative » Of Christ
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it may bear more fruit.
The vine » Illustrative » (its quick growth,) of the growth of saints in grace
The vine » Illustrative » (unfruitful,) of the wicked
The vine » Illustrative » (pruning of,) of God's purifying his people by afflictions
Every branch in me that bears no fruit he takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it may bear more fruit.
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The vine » Illustrative » (its fruitful branches,) of saints
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.
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Vineyards » Illustrative » Of the jewish church
And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
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Vineyards » Illustrative » (gleaning grapes of,) of the elect
Vineyards » Illustrative » (failure of,) of severe calamities
Walls » Illustrative » Of ordinances as a protection to the church
Walls » Illustrative » Of those who afford protection
Walls » Illustrative » Of salvation
Walls » Illustrative » (bowing or tottering,) of the wicked under judgments
Walls » Illustrative » Of the church as a protection to the nation
Walls » Illustrative » (daubed with untempered mortar,) of the teaching of false prophets
Walls » Illustrative » (brazen,) of prophets in their testimony against the wicked
Walls » Illustrative » (of partition,) of separation of jews and gentiles
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
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Walls » Illustrative » Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit
Walls » Illustrative » Of the protection of God
Walls » Illustrative » (whited,) of hypocrites
Then Paul said to him, "God shall strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and yet contrary to the law you order me to be struck?"
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Watchmen » Illustrative » Of ministers
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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Watchmen » Illustrative » (looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God
Watchmen » Illustrative » (blind,) of careless ministers
Water » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of severe affliction
Water » Illustrative » (many,) of different nations and people
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters,
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And he said to me, "The waters you saw where the harlot sits, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues.
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Water » Illustrative » (covering the sea,) of the general diffusion of the knowledge of God
Water » Illustrative » (its weakness,) of faintness and cowardice
Water » Illustrative » Of hostile armies
Water » Illustrative » (rapidly flowing away,) of the career of the wicked
Water » Illustrative » (noise of many,) of the word of Christ
his feet were like burnished bronze, refined as in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters;
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Water » Illustrative » (difficulty of stopping,) of strife and contention
Water » Illustrative » (many,) of a variety of afflictions
Water » Illustrative » (spilled on the ground,) of death
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of the words of the wise of the wise
Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of counsel in the heart
Water » Illustrative » Of persecutors
Water » Illustrative » (pouring, out of buckets,) of a numerous progeny
Water » Illustrative » (its instability,) of a wavering disposition
Water » Illustrative » (poured out,) of faintness by terror
Water » Illustrative » Of persecutions
Water » Illustrative » (still,) of the ordinances of the gospel
Water » Illustrative » (poured out,) of the wrath of God
Water » Illustrative » Of the support of God
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
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Weights » Illustrative » Of sins
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
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Weights » Illustrative » Of the restraints put on the elements
Wells » Illustrative » Of the holy spirit in saints
but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. The water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."
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Wells » Illustrative » Of wisdom and understanding in man
Wells » Illustrative » Of the mouth of the righteous
Wells » Illustrative » (drinking from one's own,) of enjoyment of domestic happiness
Wells » Illustrative » (a fruitful bough by,) of joseph's numerous posterity
Wells » Illustrative » (without water,) of hypocrites
These are springs without water and mists driven by a storm; for them the blackest darkness has been reserved.
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Wells » Illustrative » Of the ordinances of the church
Wind » Illustrative » (when destructive,) of the judgments of God
Wind » Illustrative » Of the operations of the holy spirit
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."
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And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
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Wind » Illustrative » (chaff or stubble before,) of the wicked
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Wind » Illustrative » Of false doctrines
As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming.
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Wind » Illustrative » (bringing forth,) of disappointed expectations
Wind » Illustrative » Of molten images
Wind » Illustrative » Of iniquity which leads to destruction
Wind » Illustrative » (feeding upon,) of vain hopes
Wind » Illustrative » Of terrors which pursue the soul
Wind » Illustrative » (sowing,) of a course of sin
Wind » Illustrative » Of the speeches of the desperate
Wind » Illustrative » Of the life of man
Wine » Illustrative » Of the wrath and judgments of God
Wine » Illustrative » Of the abominations of the apostacy
For all nations have drunk the wine of her impure passion, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich with the wealth of her wantonness."
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with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication."
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Wine » Illustrative » Of the blessings of the gospel
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ
Then he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."
Wine » Illustrative » Of violence and rapine
Wolves » Illustrative » Of wicked rulers
Wolves » Illustrative » Of fierce enemies
Wolves » Illustrative » (taming of,) of the change effected by conversion
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
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I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;
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Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
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Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
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Wolves » Illustrative » Of the tribe of benjamin
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the devil
But he who is a hireling and not the shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.
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Woman » Illustrative » (chaste and holy,) of saints
These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.
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I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin.
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Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ
But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.
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A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars;
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Woman » Illustrative » (lewd,) of the roman apostacy
The woman that you saw is the great city which has dominion over the kings of the earth."
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The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and of the unclean things of her immorality,
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Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
but the wise took oil in their flasks with their lamps.
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"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
Woman » Illustrative » (at ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them;
Woman » Illustrative » (delicate,) of backsliding israel
Woman » Illustrative » (forsaken,) of israel in her captivity
Years » Illustrative » (of visitation,) of severe judgments
Years » Illustrative » (acceptable,) of the dispensation of the gospel
to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
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Years » Illustrative » (coming to,) of manhood
By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
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Years » Illustrative » (being full of,) of old age
Years » Illustrative » (of the right hand of the most high,) of prosperity
Years » Illustrative » (of the redeemed,) of redemption by Christ
Years » Illustrative » (of recompenses,) of judgments
Years » Illustrative » (well stricken in,) of old age
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.
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