Thematic Bible: Nearness of


Thematic Bible





In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, "This is what the Lord says, 'Give your household instructions, for you are about to die; you will not get well.'" Verse ConceptsdiseasesHousesProphecy, Fulfilment Of OtProphets, Role OfReadinessSuffering, Causes OfSuffering, Nature OfDeath, Preparation ForPutting In OrderNearness Of DeathSick IndividualsDeath Will Soon HappenNamed Prophets Of The LordDeathRecoveryIllnessFamily Death

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go. Verse ConceptsAboundingAgingIndustryLaborFervourDeath, Preparation ForZealPhysical LabourHard LaborState Of The DeadDeathCareer SuccessOpportunityDoing Your BestSuccess And Hard WorkWorking Hard And Not Being Lazyhardwork

So, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all, but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many -- all that is about to come is obscure. Verse ConceptsDeath, Preparation ForDark DaysOvertaken By DarknessUseless EndeavourLiving LongBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life





He reveals the deep things of darkness, and brings deep shadows into the light. Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfShadowsThe Shadow Of DeathGod, All knowingGod Revealing MysteriesLight

my face is reddened because of weeping, and on my eyelids there is a deep darkness, Verse ConceptsShadowsWeepingThe Shadow Of DeathTearsRed Faces

Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness. Verse ConceptsThe Shadow Of Death



so that they would search for God and perhaps grope around for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. Verse ConceptsSeeking GodGod Is ImmanentGod's OmnipresenceNearness To GodFinding Godseeking




Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?" the Lord asks. Verse ConceptsNearness To GodGod Far Awaydistance

The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me! Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereGod, Righteousness OfSalvation, Nature OfNearness To GodGod Vindicatesaccusationsvindication

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