Thematic Bible: Paternal


Thematic Bible



The king gave this order to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: "For my sake deal gently with the young man Absalom." Now the entire army was listening when the king gave all the leaders this order concerning Absalom. Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders


The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon. Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldSpirit, Nature OfParental Lovereuniting

All his sons and daughters stood by him to console him, but he refused to be consoled. "No," he said, "I will go to the grave mourning my son." So Joseph's father wept for him. Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfGrave, TheLove, And The WorldSheolWeepingComfort, Of FriendsParental LoveAfflicted To DeathNo Comfort

But Jacob replied, "My son will not go down there with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left. If an accident happens to him on the journey you have to make, then you will bring down my gray hair in sorrow to the grave." Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfGrave, TheLove, And The WorldUnhappinessParental LoveAfflicted To DeathGreySole SurvivorsDeath Of Unnamed Individuals

Israel said to Joseph, "Now let me die since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive." Verse ConceptsReadinessParental LoveResigned To DeathLiving OnSeeing People


He asked him urgently, "My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and live." Verse ConceptsDeath, Means OfBad ParentsLove, And The WorldParents Duty To ChildrenParental LoveKept Alive By MenLaying On Hands To HealHow Healing CameFaith And HealingHealth And Healing

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' The second is: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."

You didn't even allow me to kiss my daughters and my grandchildren good-bye. You have acted foolishly! Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingLove, And The WorldFrustrationgoodbyes



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