Thematic Bible: Israel reproved for keeping


Thematic Bible



Woe be unto them that go down into Egypt for help, and trust in horses, and comfort themselves in chariots, because they be many, and in horsemen because they be lusty and strong. But they regard not the holy one of Israel, and they ask no question at the LORD. Verse ConceptsFaithlessness, As DisobedienceFalse Confidencedoubt, results ofChariotsdefence, divineHorsesLeaders, PoliticalPrayerlessnessSeeking GodStrength, HumanTrust, Lack OfUnreliabilityWeaponsForbidden AlliancesTrusting In Man, Warnings AgainstCavalryTrusting In ChariotsNot Seeking GodTrusting Other PeopleDoubting GodWoe To The WickedStaying Strongreinforcement

But he fell from him, and sent his Ambassadors into Egypt that he might have horses and much people. Should that prosper? Should he be kept safe, that doth such things? Or should he escape, that breaketh his covenant? Verse ConceptsenvoyLargenessRebellion Against God, Shown InNo EscapeAcquiring HorsesLarge Armies

Assyria shall not save us, neither will we ride on horses: neither will we say to the works of our own hands, 'Ye are our Gods,' for thou hast compassion on the friendless. Verse ConceptsFalse Confidenceempiresdefence, divineOrphansGod's MercyThings Which Cannot SaveGod Caring For Orphans

As soon as your land was full of silver and gold, and no end of your treasure; so soon as your land was full of strong horses and no end of your chariots: Verse ConceptsChariotsGoldHorsesFilling PlacesSilverSupplied With MoneyAcquiring HorsesGetting Rich