Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Why do you force me to witness injustice? Why do you put up with wrongdoing? Destruction and violence confront me; conflict is present and one must endure strife.
Dissention » The contentious spirit
The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Why do you force me to witness injustice? Why do you put up with wrongdoing? Destruction and violence confront me; conflict is present and one must endure strife.
Meekness » Instances of » David
Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!" But the king said, "What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because the Lord has said to him, 'Curse David!', who can say to him, 'Why have you done this?'" Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "My own son, my very own flesh and blood, is trying to take my life. So also now this Benjaminite! Leave him alone so that he can curse, for the Lord has spoken to him. read more.
Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse." So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them. The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.
Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse." So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them. The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.
But I am like a deaf man -- I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak. I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.
How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar. For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace. I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Peace » Saints should » Cultivate
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Peace » Exemplified » David
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Peace » The wicked » Opposed to
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Are exposed to persecution
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar. For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace. I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
War » Repugnant to God
Sound your battle cry against the wild beast of the reeds, and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls! They humble themselves and offer gold and silver as tribute. God scatters the nations that like to do battle.
If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed. This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.
But the Lord said to me: 'You have spilled a great deal of blood and fought many battles. You must not build a temple to honor me, for you have spilled a great deal of blood on the ground before me. Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace. I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.