Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
for [the] wicked boasts about the desire of his {heart}, and [the] one greedy for gain curses [and] treats Yahweh with contempt.
those who trust their wealth and boast about the abundance of their riches? Surely a man cannot redeem a brother. He cannot give to God his ransom
Why do you boast about evil, O mighty man? The loyal love of God [endures] {continually}.
"Bad, bad," the buyer will say, but [when] one goes to him, then he will boast.
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
Do not boast {about tomorrow}, for you do not know what the day will bring.
So also the tongue is a small member [of the body] and boasts great [things]. Behold how small a fire sets ablaze how great a forest!
But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
"And take care not to practice your righteousness before people to be seen by them; {otherwise} you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Verse Concepts
Praying 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 Father
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
May another praise you and not your own mouth, a stranger and not your own lips.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
[Like] clouds and wind when there is no rain, [so too is] a man who boasts in a gift of deception.