Thematic Bible: Joys
Thematic Bible
Family » Joys » Presence of children in the home
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one's youth. Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them. Such men will never be put to shame when they speak with [their] enemies at the city gate.
Family » Joys » Blessings of wifehood and motherhood
Her husband also praises her:
Family » Joys » Conjugal love
And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah to be his wife. Isaac loved her, and he was comforted after his mother’s death.
Family » Joys » Birth of children
Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears will laugh with me.”
Family » Joys » Possession of a home
and under his fig tree
with no one to frighten him.
For the mouth of the Lord
has promised this.