Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
And Samuel said, Has the Lord as much delight in offerings and burned offerings as in the doing of his orders? Truly, to do his pleasure is better than to make offerings, and to give ear to him than the fat of sheep.
Because my desire is for mercy and not offerings; for the knowledge of God more than for burned offerings.
Truly, God does all these things to man, twice and three times, Keeping back his soul from the underworld, so that he may see the light of life. Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind. read more.
If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.
If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.
But on hearing this he said, Those who are well have no need of a medical man, but those who are ill. But go and take to heart the sense of these words, My desire is for mercy, not offerings: for I have come not to get the upright, but sinners.
This is good and pleasing in the eyes of God our Saviour; Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.
Justification » The lord justifying
For the Lord God is my helper; I will not be put to shame: so I have made my face like a rock, and I am certain that he will give me my right. He who takes up my cause is near; who will go to law with me? let us come together before the judge: who is against me? let him come near to me.
Truly, God does all these things to man, twice and three times, Keeping back his soul from the underworld, so that he may see the light of life. Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind. read more.
If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.
If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.
Who will say anything against the saints of God? It is God who makes us clear from evil;
Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
And at Beth-el the sons of the prophets came out to Elisha and said, Has it been made clear to you that the Lord is going to take away your master from over you today? And he said, Yes, I have knowledge of it: say no more.
And some of them, turning in protest, gave him an order to be quiet: but he went on crying out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
The Lord will make war for you, you have only to keep quiet.
And they said to him, Be quiet; say nothing, and come with us and be our father and priest; is it better for you to be priest to one man's house or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?
So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying, Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.
Take note O Job, give ear to me; keep quiet, while I say what is in my mind.