Thematic Bible: Illustrative

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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

Birds » Illustrative » Of the devil and his spirits

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

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

Bread » Illustrative » (partaking of,) of communion of saints

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

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

Cities of refuge » Illustrative » Of the hope of the gospel

Clouds » Illustrative » Of judgments of God

Clouds » Illustrative » Of hostile armies

Clouds » Illustrative » Of unsearchableness of God

Clouds » Illustrative » Of multitudes of persons

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

Clouds » Illustrative » Of sins of men

Clouds » Illustrative » (without water,) of false teachers

Covenants » Illustrative » Of the united determination of a people to serve God

Covenants » Illustrative » Of God's promises to man

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

Defilement » Illustrative » Of unholy doctrines

the Deluge » Illustrative » Of the destruction of sinners

the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming

the Deluge » Illustrative » Of baptism

Dogs » Illustrative » Of obstinate sinners

Dogs » Illustrative » (dead,) of the mean

Dogs » Illustrative » Of gentiles

Dogs » Illustrative » Of persecutors

Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers

Dogs » Illustrative » Of fools

Dogs » Illustrative » (dumb,) of unfaithful ministers

Dogs » Illustrative » Of covetous ministers

Dogs » Illustrative » Of apostates

Doves » Illustrative » Of the church

Doves » Illustrative » Of mourners

Doves » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost

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

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

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

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

Eyes » Illustrative » Of the mind

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

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

Fishes » Illustrative » (good,) of saints

Fishes » Illustrative » Of the whole population of egypt

Fishes » Illustrative » Of those ensnared by the wicked

Fishes » Illustrative » Of the visible church

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

Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of eternal life

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

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

Fruits » Illustrative » Of converts to the church

Fruits » Illustrative » Of doctrines of Christ

Fruits » Illustrative » Of works of the spirit

Fruits » Illustrative » Of the reward of the wicked

Fruits » Illustrative » Of good works

Fruits » Illustrative » Of the example, &c of the Godly

Fruits » Illustrative » Of praise

Fruits » Illustrative » Of effects of repentance

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

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

Gates » Illustrative » (strait,) of the entrance to life

Gates » Illustrative » (wide,) of the entrance to ruin

Gates » Illustrative » (of the grave,) of death

Gates » Illustrative » Of Christ

Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked

Goat » Illustrative » Of macedonian empire

Goat » Illustrative » (flock of,) of the church

Grass » Illustrative » Of shortness and uncertainty of life

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

Harvest » Illustrative » Of ripeness for wrath

Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time of judgment

Harvest » Illustrative » Of a time when many are ready to receive the gospel

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

Head » Illustrative » (made bald,) of heavy judgments

Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection

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

Head » Illustrative » Of God

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

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

Highways » Illustrative » (narrow,) of the way of life

Highways » Illustrative » Of the way of holiness

Highways » Illustrative » Of Christ

Horns » Illustrative » Of antiChristian powers

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

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

Iron » Illustrative » Of strength

Iron » Illustrative » Of a hard barren soil

Iron » Illustrative » (seared with,) of insensibility of conscience

Iron » Illustrative » Of stubbornness

Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church glorified

Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church

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

Lambs » Illustrative » Of the lord's people

Lambs » Illustrative » Of weak believers

Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ

Lambs » Illustrative » (brought to slaughter,) of the wicked under judgments

Lambs » Illustrative » Of purity of Christ

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

Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked

Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ

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

Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents

Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost

Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man

Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers

Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

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

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

Lions » Illustrative » (tamed,) of the natural man subdued by grace

Lions » Illustrative » Of the tribe of gad

Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ

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

Locusts » Illustrative » Of destructive enemies

Locusts » Illustrative » Of false teachers of the apostacy

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

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

Mills » Illustrative » (grinding at,) of degradation, &c

Moon » Illustrative » (withdrawing her light,) of deep calamities

Moon » Illustrative » Of fairness of the church

Moon » Illustrative » Of changeableness of the world

Moon » Illustrative » (becoming blood,) of judgments

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

Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of reward of saints

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

Mountains » Illustrative » Of the church of God

Mountains » Illustrative » (burning,) of destructive enemies

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

Music » Illustrative » Of heavenly felicity

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

Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ

Olive Trees » Illustrative » (gleaning of,) of the remnant of grace

Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the righteous

Olive Trees » Illustrative » Of the two witnesses

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

Oxen » Illustrative » (engaged in husbandry,) of ministers

Oxen » Illustrative » (not muzzled in treading corn,) of minister's right to support

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

Plowing » Illustrative » Of repentance and reformation

Plowing » Illustrative » Of a severe course of affliction

Plowing » Illustrative » (attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness

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

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

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

Sackcloth » Illustrative » (covering the heavens with,) of severe judgments

Sackcloth » Illustrative » (putting of,) of joy and gladness

Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors

Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech

Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation

Salt » Illustrative » Of saints

Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart

Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction

Scorpions » Illustrative » Ministers of antiChrist

Scorpions » Illustrative » Severe scourges

Scorpions » Illustrative » Wicked men

the Sea » Illustrative » (smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven

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

Seed » Illustrative

Serpents » Illustrative » Of the devil

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

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

Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners

Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked

Sheep » Illustrative » (lost,) of the unregenerate

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

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

Shepherds » Illustrative » Of God as leader of israel

Shepherds » Illustrative » Ministers » Of the gospel

Ships » Illustrative » (wrecked,) of departure from the faith

Ships » Illustrative » Of industrious women

Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints

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

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

Stars » Illustrative » Of princes and subordinate governors

Stars » Illustrative » (bright and morning star,) of Christ

Stars » Illustrative » (morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints

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

Stars » Illustrative » Of angels

The sun » Illustrative » Of the glory of Christ

The sun » Illustrative » (darkened,) of severe calamities

The sun » Illustrative » (its brightness,) of the future glory of saints

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

Swords » Illustrative » Of the word of God

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

Swords » Illustrative » Of the end of the wicked

Swords » Illustrative » Of persecuting spirit of the wicked

Swords » Illustrative » Of judicial authority

Swords » Illustrative » Of the wicked

Swords » Illustrative » Of deep mental affliction

Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the church

Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of Christ

Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the holy of holies,) of heaven

Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the body

Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation

Tabernacle » Illustrative » (the vail,) of Christ's body

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

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

Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ

Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c

Trees » Illustrative » Of the life and conversation of the righteous

Trees » Illustrative » (producing evil fruit,) of the wicked

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

Trees » Illustrative » (green,) of the innocence of Christ

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

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

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

the sacred Veil » Illustrative » (rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints

the sacred Veil » Illustrative » Of the obscurity of the mosaic dispensation

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

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

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

The vine » Illustrative » (its fruitful branches,) of saints

Vineyards » Illustrative » Of the jewish church

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

Walls » Illustrative » Of the wealth of the rich in his own conceit

Walls » Illustrative » Of the protection of God

Walls » Illustrative » (whited,) of hypocrites

Watchmen » Illustrative » Of ministers

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

Water » Illustrative » (deep,) of severe affliction

Water » Illustrative » (many,) of different nations and people

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

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

Weights » Illustrative » Of sins

Weights » Illustrative » Of the restraints put on the elements

Wells » Illustrative » Of the holy spirit in saints

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

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

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

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

Wine » Illustrative » Of the blessings of the gospel

Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ

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

Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked

Wolves » Illustrative » Of the tribe of benjamin

Wolves » Illustrative » Of the devil

Woman » Illustrative » (chaste and holy,) of saints

Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ

Woman » Illustrative » (lewd,) of the roman apostacy

Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints

Woman » Illustrative » (at ease and careless,) of a state of carnal security

Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors

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

Years » Illustrative » (coming to,) of manhood

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