Thematic Bible: Of friendship


Thematic Bible



I drew them {with human ties}, with the bands of love. I was to them like one who lifted up a yoke on their jaws, [though] I bent down to them [and] let them eat. Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleKindnessCordsRopesYokesDivine AttractionGod Going DownGod Feeds All The EarthGod Freeing CaptivesGod Has GuidedLike MenLove

{Although an assailant may overpower one person, two may withstand him}. A threefold cord {is not easily broken}! Verse ConceptsCordsAn Overpowering PresencePlaitingTwo PeopleThreefoldknots

Next he went from there and found Jehonadab the son of Recab to meet him. He greeted him and asked him, "{Is your heart right with me as my heart is with you}?" Then Jehonadab said, "Yes, it is. Give your hand!" And he gave his hand and took him up to him on the chariot. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsHandsPersonal ContactTaking By The Hand

Please lay down a pledge for me with yourself; who [is] he [who] will give security for my hand? Verse ConceptsGuaranteeShaking Hands