Thematic Bible: Of friendship


Thematic Bible



I led them with human cords,
with ropes of love.
To them I was like one
who eases the yoke from their jaws;
I bent down to give them food.
Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleKindnessCordsRopesYokesDivine AttractionGod Going DownGod Feeds All The EarthGod Freeing CaptivesGod Has GuidedLike MenLove

And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken. Verse ConceptsCordsAn Overpowering PresencePlaitingTwo PeopleThreefoldknots

When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, “Is your heart one with mine?”

“It is,” Jehonadab replied.

Jehu said, “If it is, give me your hand.”

So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsHandsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

Make arrangements! Put up security for me.
Who else will be my sponsor?
Verse ConceptsGuaranteeShaking Hands

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