Thematic Bible: On errands requiring despatch


Thematic Bible



So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tuck your mantle under your belt, take my staff with you, and go. If you meet anyone, don’t stop to greet him, and if a man greets you, don’t answer him. Then place my staff on the boy’s face.” Verse ConceptsBeltsGreetingsHastePreparing For ActionDo Not Greet

Don’t carry a money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals; don’t greet anyone along the road. Verse ConceptsPursesRoadsSandalsHasteShoesDo Not GreetLacking MoneyNot EquippedCarrying Other LoadsMoney Box

Mordecai wrote in King Ahasuerus’s name and sealed the edicts with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers, who rode fast horses bred from the royal racing mares. Verse ConceptsMulesSealing The MessageRiding Horses

My days fly by faster than a runner;
they flee without seeing any good.
Verse ConceptsLife, HumanPhysical LifeLife, Brevity OfFast RunnersNothing GoodLife Cut Short

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