Thematic Bible: Of afflictions


Thematic Bible



“The plowers plowed upon my back;
They lengthened their furrows.”
Verse ConceptsFurrowsPloughingMetaphorical Ploughing

Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofEnjoyment, Lack OfBodyGod, Purpose OfMinistry, Qualifications ForPainSatan, Kingdom OfThornsWeakness, PhysicalBeneficial Afflictions For HumilityAfflictions, Benefits OfSatan, Work OfAfflictions Of MinistersDamage To The BodySigns Of Possible Demon PossessionSatanharassment

But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then it shall come about that those whom you let remain of them will become as pricks in your eyes and as thorns in your sides, and they will trouble you in the land in which you live. Verse ConceptsThornsWeedsEvil AssociationsNot Driving Them OutEyes HarmedTroubling Groups Of Peopleharassmentlandislam