Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Then Samuel said, "Is there [as much] delight for Yahweh in burnt offerings and sacrifices as [there is] in {obeying} Yahweh? Look! {To obey} [is] better than sacrifice; to give heed than the fat of rams.
Because I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Look, God does all these [things] twice, three times with a person to bring his life back from [the] pit {so that he may enjoy the light of life}. "Listen attentively, Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If {you have anything to say}, {answer me}; speak, for I desire {to justify you}.
If {you have anything to say}, {answer me}; speak, for I desire {to justify you}.
For Yahweh has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation. "This [is] my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
And [when he] heard [it], he said, "Those who are healthy do not have need of a physician, but those {who are sick}. But go [and] learn what it means, "I want mercy and not sacrifice." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
This [is] good and acceptable before God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
And the Lord Yahweh helps me, therefore I have not been put to shame; therefore I have set my face like flint. And I know that I shall not be ashamed; he who obtains rights for me [is] near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who [is] the master of my judgment? Let him approach me.
Look, God does all these [things] twice, three times with a person to bring his life back from [the] pit {so that he may enjoy the light of life}. "Listen attentively, Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If {you have anything to say}, {answer me}; speak, for I desire {to justify you}.
If {you have anything to say}, {answer me}; speak, for I desire {to justify you}.
Who will bring charges against God's elect? God [is] the one who justifies.
Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
Then the sons of the prophets who [were in] Bethel came out to Elisha, and they said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh [is] going to take your master {from you} today?" He said, "I also know; be quiet!"
And many [people] warned him that he should be quiet. But he was crying out {even more loudly}, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Yahweh will fight for you, and you must be quiet."
And they said to him, "Keep quiet! Put your hand on your mouth and come with us and be for us a father and a priest. Is it better being a priest for a house of one man or being a priest for a tribe and clan in Israel?"
So the Levites silenced all of the people, saying, "Silence, for this day is holy. Do not be grieved."
"{Let me have silence}, and I myself will speak, and let come over me whatever [may].
"Listen attentively, Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.