Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
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I desire loving-kindness (mercy), not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
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God does all these things to a man twice, even three times. He turns him back from the pit that the light of life may shine on him. Pay attention, Job, and listen to me! Be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If you have anything to say answer me. Speak up, for I want you to be cleared.
If you have anything to say answer me. Speak up, for I want you to be cleared.
Jehovah has chosen Zion. He wants it for his home. This will be my resting place forever. Here I will sit enthroned because I want Zion.
When he heard it, he said: People who are well do not have need of a physician. The sick do. You should learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners.
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior. It is God's desire that all men have salvation and come to the full (precise) (accurate) (correct) knowledge (Greek: epignosis: recognition, discernment) of the truth.
Justification » The lord justifying
The Lord Jehovah helps me. That is why I will not be ashamed. I have set my face like a flint (firm and resolute). I know that I will not be put to shame. The one who pronounces me innocent is near. Who will bring a case against me? Let us confront each other! Who accuses me? Let him draw near to me!
God does all these things to a man twice, even three times. He turns him back from the pit that the light of life may shine on him. Pay attention, Job, and listen to me! Be silent, and I will speak. read more.
If you have anything to say answer me. Speak up, for I want you to be cleared.
If you have anything to say answer me. Speak up, for I want you to be cleared.
Who will bring any charge against the ones God has chosen? It is God who justifies (makes righteous).
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Silence » Keep » Men commanded to keep silent
A group of prophets who lived at Bethel asked Elisha: Do you know that Jehovah is going to take your master away from you today? Yes, I know, Elisha answered. But let us not talk about it.
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Many rebuked him that he should keep quiet. However he cried out even more: You son of David have mercy on me.
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Jehovah will fight for you while you keep silent.
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They told him: Be quiet. Do not say a word. Come with us and be our priest and adviser. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be a priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?
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So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying: Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.
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Keep silent and let me speak! Then let come to me what may.
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Pay attention, Job, and listen to me! Be silent, and I will speak.
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