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Thematic Bible: Ostentation


Thematic Bible


2 Kings 10:16
Verse ConceptseagernessChariotsPride, Examples OfRashnessFervourZealousness, Examples OfDisplaying

Matthew 6:2
"Therefore, when you give money to help poor people, do not blow a trumpet in front of you [i.e., to call attention to it] as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and streets. They do this in order to win praise from people. It is true when I say to you, they have [already] received their reward. Verse ConceptsBabblingHypocrisy, Description OfOutward AppearancePoverty, Attitudes TowardsPretencePride, Examples OfStatusTrumpetHypocrites, Description OfDisplayingBraggingTrumpets For SignallingChrist Telling The TruthUsing RoadsGiving To The PoorNo RewardSettling AccountsSeeking HonourHypocritesGivingRewardHelping OthersHypocrisyHelping The PoorHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In NeedGiving Backrecognition

Matthew 6:5
"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners [i.e., in prominent view of everyone] in order to be seen [and praised] by people. Verse ConceptsPraying LoudlyFalse WorshipRoadsSelf DeceptionStandingWorship, Hindrances ToDisplayingCornersBeing Seen By ManChrist Telling The TruthUsing RoadsNo RewardSeeing PeopleSettling AccountsPrayerHypocritesExamples of secret prayerRewardPraying Behind Closed DoorsPraying For OthersHypocrisyFake FriendsPrayingPerspectivezealotspiety

Matthew 6:16
"In addition, when you fast [i.e., go without food and/or drink for religious reasons], do not be like the hypocrites with long faces, for they go around with gloomy expressions on their faces in order to advertise that they are fasting. It is true when I say to you, these people have [already] received their reward. Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineAtonementFacesFasting, Of HypocritesNeglecting DutiesDisplayingBeing Seen By ManClean FacesPeople UnwashedWhen?How To FastNo RewardSettling AccountsAppearances ofHypocritesFastingHypocrisyFasting And PrayerSmilingmakeup

Matthew 23:5
But they do all their deeds just to be seen by people. They wear elaborate Scripture texts displayed on their clothing and enlarge [conspicuously] the fringes of their robes. Verse ConceptsPride, Examples OfHypocrites, Description OfDisplayingLong ThingsBroadnessFringe Of ClothesBeing Seen By ManSeeing PeopleGarmentspeoplephariseesdeeds

Luke 18:12
I fast [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons] twice a week and I give [to God's work] a tenth of everything I get.' Verse ConceptsFasting, Of HypocritesAsceticism, People PracticingDisplayingTrusting In WorksTithesTwice A WeekFasting RegularlyTithing ProduceFastingTithes And OfferingFasting And Prayerlucktaxes

Isaiah 39:2
Verse ConceptsGoldHerbs And SpicesDisplayingArmoryFragranceThings RevealedTaking Mixed Metals

Esther 1:4
Verse ConceptsDisplayingFive Months And MoreSeeking HonourWealthy People

Esther 5:11
Verse ConceptsDisplayingPromotionThe More Children The BetterSeeking HonourWealthy People

Luke 20:46
"Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables. Verse ConceptsBanquets, CharaceristicsGreetingsLove, Abuse OfMarketsPride, Examples OfRobesTasselsTeachers Of The LawDisplayingFine ClothesSeeking HonourSpoken Greetingsmarketing

Acts 25:23
So, the next day, when Agrippa and [his wife] Bernice, arrived in an elaborate procession, they entered the hearing chamber, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatOfficersRankDisplayingHalls

Exodus 35:25
Verse ConceptsLinenSkillSpinning And WeavingRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothSkilled PeopleBlue Purple And ScarletWomen Working

Proverbs 31:19
Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofFingersOccupationsSpinning And Weaving

Matthew 6:1
"Be careful that you do not do your good deeds in front of people for the purpose of being seen by them, for [if you do] you will not have a reward from your Father in heaven. Verse ConceptsPraying QuietlyAlms, Good DeedsAttention SeekersAffirmative ActionSermon On The MountGiving, Advice OnSaints, Care For The PoorBeing Seen By ManTaking HeedNo RewardOur Father In HeavenSeeing PeoplePraying Behind Closed DoorsRighteousnessExamples of secret prayerRewardlosing a loved oneHypocrisyBeing A Good FatherDoing The Right ThingBlessing OthersMotivationDoing Your BestA Good ManHelping Others In NeedLosing SomeoneTaking Care Of The Earthsecretsadvertisingpracticerecognitionmanorderpeoplepietyothersdeeds

Proverbs 25:14
Verse ConceptsClouds, Figurative UseRainWeather, As God's JudgmentBraggingLack Of RainPresuming Upon TimePromisesBoastingclouds

Proverbs 27:2
Verse ConceptsCommendationBraggingCommending OneselfLoving YourselfBeing YourselfBoasting

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