Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Samuel said, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
"Behold, God works all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man, to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, 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 the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling. "This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, for I have desired it.
When he heard it, he said to them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed. He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.
"Behold, God works all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man, to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, 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 could bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who justifies.
Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from your head today?" He said, "Yes, I know it; hold your peace."
Many rebuked him, that he should be quiet, but he shouted all the louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me."
The LORD will fight for you, and you shall be still."
They said to him, "Hold your peace, lay your hand on your mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?"
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, "Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be grieved."
Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.