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The Lord's shout bends the large trees and strips the leaves from the forests. Everyone in his temple says, "Majestic!"
I have asked the Lord for one thing -- this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.
and the lamp of God had not yet been extinguished. Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord as well; the ark of God was also there.
"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the sovereign master seated on a high, elevated throne. The hem of his robe filled the temple.
"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple is bound by nothing. But whoever swears by the gold of the temple is bound by the oath.'
"I am about to send my messenger, who will clear the way before me. Indeed, the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his temple, and the messenger of the covenant, whom you long for, is certainly coming," says the Lord who rules over all.
On one occasion in Shiloh, after they had finished eating and drinking, Hannah got up. (Now at the time Eli the priest was sitting in his chair by the doorpost of the Lord's temple.)
The priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David's spears and the shields that were kept in the Lord's temple.
When Athaliah heard the royal guard shout, she joined the crowd at the Lord's temple.
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin learned that the former exiles were building a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
Then the devil took him to the holy city, had him stand on the highest point of the temple,
Church » Holy temple
How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house -- your holy palace.
When my life was ebbing away, I called out to the Lord, and my prayer came to your holy temple.
In him the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord,
But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
A psalm of Asaph. O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land; they have polluted your holy temple and turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins.
I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.
I thought I had been banished from your sight, that I would never again see your holy temple!
Listen, all you nations! Pay attention, all inhabitants of earth! The sovereign Lord will testify against you; the Lord will accuse you from his majestic palace.
But the Lord is in his majestic palace. The whole earth is speechless in his presence!"
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vision of
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.
For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel's hand. (These are the eyes of the Lord, which constantly range across the whole earth.)
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
Look, the sovereign Lord is watching the sinful nation, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. But I will not completely destroy the family of Jacob," says the Lord.
And now indeed the cry of the Israelites has come to me, and I have also seen how severely the Egyptians oppress them.
You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.
Heaven » God » Reigns in
He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths.
All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him, 'What have you done?'
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
Seeing » The eyes of the lord
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord's face is against those who do evil.
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
For the ways of a person are in front of the Lord's eyes, and the Lord weighs all that person's paths.
The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
Look, the sovereign Lord is watching the sinful nation, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. But I will not completely destroy the family of Jacob," says the Lord.
Say to God: "How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!" (Selah) Come and witness God's exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome! read more.
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there! He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there! He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)
Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness
The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.
For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person's steps. There is no darkness, and no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves. For he does not still consider a person, that he should come before God in judgment.
You show unfailing love to thousands. But you also punish children for the sins of their parents. You are the great and powerful God who is known as the Lord who rules over all. You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one was able to learn the song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand who had been redeemed from the earth.
This is what the Lord says: "The heavens are my throne and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I will rest?
In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the sovereign master seated on a high, elevated throne. The hem of his robe filled the temple.
keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, one who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.
Dark clouds surround him; equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.
and no lie was found on their lips; they are blameless.
But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.
God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!
But I say to you, do not take oaths at all -- not by heaven, because it is the throne of God,
Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
Micaiah said, "That being the case, hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, with all the heavenly assembly standing on his right and on his left.
And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and the one who sits on it.
Throne » The throne of the lord
"While I was watching, thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His attire was white like snow; the hair of his head was like lamb's wool. His throne was ablaze with fire and its wheels were all aflame.
but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.
But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.
The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty, the Lord is robed, he wears strength around his waist. Indeed, the world is established, it cannot be moved. Your throne has been secure from ancient times; you have always been king.
But you, O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.
Trial » The lord trying
Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is my God.'"
The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.
The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it? I, the Lord, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.
I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
Examine me, O Lord, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!
May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people. The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Divine, comprehends all human life
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.
The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.
You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.
For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel's hand. (These are the eyes of the Lord, which constantly range across the whole earth.)
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.
Look, the sovereign Lord is watching the sinful nation, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. But I will not completely destroy the family of Jacob," says the Lord.
And now indeed the cry of the Israelites has come to me, and I have also seen how severely the Egyptians oppress them.
You deliver oppressed people, but you watch the proud and bring them down.