Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



"Now as for me, Rachel died after I arrived in Canaan from Paddan, much to my sorrow. While I was on my journey to Ephrathah (also known as Bethlehem), I buried her there." Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfUnhappiness

We heard about it in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar.

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel

Joseph, too, went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the City of David (called Bethlehem), because he was a descendant of the household and family of David. Verse ConceptsCity Of DavidGod Shows Loving KindnessRelativesNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birth

When the angels had left them and gone back to heaven, the shepherds told one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see what has taken place that the Lord has told us about." Verse ConceptseagernessLeavingLooking And SeeingTelling Of Jesus


"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel






He has no father, mother, or genealogy, no birth date recorded for him, nor a date of death. Like the Son of God, he continues to be a priest forever. Verse ConceptsJesus Christ, Eternity OfGenealogiesBeginningPreexistence Of ChristBeginning And EndChrist Like Peoplemomsa new beginningMothers And SonsDeath Of A MotherEnd Of Dayspriests


"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel




But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. That is why God, your God, anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness." And, "In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel

"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I'll raise up a righteous branch for David. He will be a king who rules wisely, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Verse ConceptsDavid, Spiritual Significance OfBranches, Illustrating MessiahDiscernment, Nature OfChrist, The Seed OfRemnantNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForMessianic PropheciesChrist Our RighteousnessRighteousness Of ChristLeadership Qualities

I can see him, but not right now. I observe him, but from a distance. A star streams forth from Jacob; a scepter arises from Israel. He will crush Moab's forehead, along with all of Seth's descendants. Verse ConceptsDawnForeheadsBethlehemLight, SpiritualNewsSceptreStarsThe Morning StarClosenessThe First Sight Of ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelMessianic Prophecies


Of the growth of his government and peace there will be no end. He will rule over his kingdom, sitting on the throne of David, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will accomplish this. Verse ConceptsIncreaseCovenant, God's with DavidGod, Zeal OfLeaders, PoliticalNewsThroneJusticeChrist's DominionMessianic PropheciesTime Of Peace

"Now as for me, Rachel died after I arrived in Canaan from Paddan, much to my sorrow. While I was on my journey to Ephrathah (also known as Bethlehem), I buried her there." Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfUnhappiness

We heard about it in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar.

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel

Later, they set out from Beth-el. While still a long way from Ephrathah, Rachel started to have trouble giving birth. Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, DistancesHard Tasks

So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrathah, also known as Bethlehem. Verse ConceptsBurials, Places OfDyingDeath Of A ChildDeath Of A Mother

Then all of the assembled people, including the elders who were there, said, "We are witnesses! May the LORD make this woman who enters your house like Rachel and Leah, who together established the house of Israel. May you prosper in Ephrathah, and may you excel in Bethlehem! Verse ConceptsBethlehemBuildersLike Good PeopleGetting Rich

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel


"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Verse ConceptsChristmasBaby JesusForeknowledgeAdventGospel, Confirmation OfKingdom Of God, Coming OfPreexistence Of ChristNewsRulersSmallnessBethlehemJesus Christ, Prophecies OfMessiahProphecies Concerning ChristJesus' BirthMessianic PropheciesChrist The BeginningSmall ThingsGod Being Of OldChrist Is King Of Israel



But now, in union with the Messiah Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah. For it is he who is our peace. Through his mortality he made both groups one by tearing down the wall of hostility that divided them.

"As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah, even though you remain least among the clans of Judah, nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you. His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity. Therefore that ruler will abandon them until the woman in labor gives birth. Then the rest of his countrymen will return to the Israelis." "Then he will take his stand, shepherding by means of the strength of the LORD, by the power of the name of the LORD his God. And they will be firmly established; indeed, from then on he will become great to the ends of the earth. read more.
And he will be our peace." "When the Assyrian invades our land, trampling through our palaces, we will raise up seven shepherds against him, even eight significant men.