Thematic Bible: In man


Thematic Bible




When Ephraim examined his illness and Judah his injury, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and inquired of the great king; but he could not cure you nor heal your injury. Verse ConceptsUnreliabilityFalse ConfidenceTrusting In Man, Warnings AgainstGentile RulersNo HealingHealing Cancer

"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfFolly, Effects OfdovesLeaders, PoliticalFalse ConfidenceFoolishness Of Men

Human beings are a mere vapor, while people in high positions are not what they appear. When they are placed on the scales, they weigh nothing; even when weighed together, they are less than nothing. Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceWeighingLight As ChaffComparative MeasuresMere Menbalancegirlfriends




Do not look to nobles, nor to mere human beings who cannot save. When they stop breathing, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans evaporate!

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