Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Protection afforded to ministers
"I have made you a tester of metals [and] a fortress among my people; that you may know and try their way.
national Sins » Denunciations against
"Woe to the rebellious children," says Yahweh, "who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,
Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, the Mighty One of Israel, says: "Ah, I will get relief from my adversaries, and avenge myself of my enemies;
Shouldn't I punish them for these things?" says Yahweh; "and shouldn't my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
"I have made you a tester of metals [and] a fortress among my people; that you may know and try their way. They are all grievous rebels, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly. The bellows blow fiercely; the lead is consumed of the fire: in vain do they go on refining; for the wicked are not plucked away. read more.
Men will call them rejected silver, because Yahweh has rejected them."
Men will call them rejected silver, because Yahweh has rejected them."
Towers » Illustrative of » Ministers
"I have made you a tester of metals [and] a fortress among my people; that you may know and try their way.