Thematic Bible: Of distinction
Thematic Bible
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen
And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
I see servants ride upon horses, and princes going upon their feet as it were servants.
And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah, and he girded up his loins and ran before Ahab, till they came to Jezreel.
Then she saddled an ass and said to the lad, "Lead away, and make me not cease riding, until I bid thee."
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.
And the king of Syria said, "Go thy way, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel." And he went and took with him ten talents of silver and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiments.
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode on asses, camels, &c
Then Abraham rose up early in the morning and saddled his ass, and took two of his men with him, and Isaac his son: and clove wood for the sacrifice, and rose up and got him to the place which God had appointed him.
And Balaam rose up early and saddled his ass and went with the lords of Moab.
Travelers » Of distinction » Frequently extorted provisions by the way
And he said unto the men of Succoth, "Give I pray you cakes of bread unto the people that follow me: for they be fainty, that I may follow after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian."
And he went thence to Phanuel, and spake unto them likewise. And the men of Phanuel answered him as did the men of Succoth.
And when David heard in the wilderness, that Nabal shore his sheep, he sent out ten of his young men, and said unto them, "Get you up to Carmel and go to Nabal and greet him in my name. And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast. read more.
I have heard say that thou hast shearers. Now the shepherds were with us, and we did them no spite, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel: ask thy lads, and they will show thee. Wherefore let these young men find favour in thine eyes - for we come in a good season - and give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants and to thine son David." And David's young men came and told Nabal all those words in the name of David and then stopped. And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master. Should I take my bread, my water and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men which I know not whence they be?" And David's servants turned their way and went again, and came and told him according to all those sayings. Then David said unto his men, "Gird every man his sword about him." And they girded every man his sword on, and David thereto girded on his sword. And there followed David upon a four hundred men, and two hundred abode by the stuff.
I have heard say that thou hast shearers. Now the shepherds were with us, and we did them no spite, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel: ask thy lads, and they will show thee. Wherefore let these young men find favour in thine eyes - for we come in a good season - and give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants and to thine son David." And David's young men came and told Nabal all those words in the name of David and then stopped. And Nabal answered David's servants and said, "What is David? And what is the son of Jesse? There is plenty of servants nowadays, that break away every man from his master. Should I take my bread, my water and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men which I know not whence they be?" And David's servants turned their way and went again, and came and told him according to all those sayings. Then David said unto his men, "Gird every man his sword about him." And they girded every man his sword on, and David thereto girded on his sword. And there followed David upon a four hundred men, and two hundred abode by the stuff.
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
And he arose and went on, and behold, a man of Ethiopia which was a chamberlain and of great authority with Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, and had the rule of all her treasure, came to Jerusalem for to pray. And as he returned home again, sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the prophet.
Travelers » Of distinction » Often preceded by heralds, &c to have the roads prepared
A voice crieth in the wilderness, "Prepare the way for the LORD, make straight the path for our God in the desert. Let all valleys be exalted, and every mountain and hill be laid low. Whatso is crooked, let it be made straight, and let the rough places be made plain fields.
Travelers » Of distinction » Before setting out gave employment, &c to their servants
"Likewise, as a certain man, ready to take his journey to a strange country, called his servants to him, and delivered to them his goods.
Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful
The damsel was very fair to look upon, and yet a maid and unknown of man. And she went down to the well and filled her pitcher and came up again.
And when he was come nigh for to enter into Egypt, he said unto Sarai his wife, "Behold, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon.
If thou know not thyself, O thou fairest among women, then go thy way forth after the footsteps of the sheep, and feed thy goats beside the shepherds' tents.
Woman » Of distinction » Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls
And instead of good smell there shall be stink among them. And for their girdles there shall be loose bands. And for well set hair there shall be baldness. Instead of a stomacher, a sackcloth; and for their beauty, witheredness and sunburning.
Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel with shamefastness, and discreet behavior, not with broided hair, other gold, or pearls, or costly array:
Woman » Of distinction » Fond of dress and ornaments
Therefore shall the Lord shave the heads of the daughters of Zion, and discover their shame." In that day shall the Lord take away the gorgeousness of their apparel, and spangles, chains, partlets, and collars, bracelets and hooves, read more.
the goodly flowered wide and broidered raiment, brushes and headbands, rings and garlands, holiday clothes and veils, kerchiefs and pins, glasses and smocks, bonnets and taches.
the goodly flowered wide and broidered raiment, brushes and headbands, rings and garlands, holiday clothes and veils, kerchiefs and pins, glasses and smocks, bonnets and taches.
Woman » Of distinction » Haughty in their deportment
Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD, "Seeing the daughters of Zion are become so proud, and come in with stretched out necks, and with vain wanton eyes; seeing they come in tripping so nicely with their feet: