Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




Has the potter no right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special use and another for ordinary use? Verse ConceptsCraftsmenPower Of God, DescribedReprobatesPeople Have HonourPurposeBeauty And Self Worthpotmoldhonour

how much more to those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth? Verse ConceptsFoundationsInsectsProperty, HousesMan, Insignificance OfMothsMetaphorical HousesCreatures From Dust


One who argues with his creator is in grave danger, one who is like a mere shard among the other shards on the ground! The clay should not say to the potter, "What in the world are you doing? Your work lacks skill!" Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersArguingClaySurrenderingPresumptionPotteryAuthority, Belonging To GodAnimositySuing GodWoe To The WickedMan's Relationship With His Creatorstriving

"I, the Lord, say: 'O nation of Israel, can I not deal with you as this potter deals with the clay? In my hands, you, O nation of Israel, are just like the clay in this potter's hand.' Verse ConceptsClayChallengesCraftsmenHand Of GodPotterClay, Figurative UseThings Like PeopleMan's Relationship With His Creator

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win." Verse ConceptsFaith, And Blessings Of GodDeserts, SpecificdecisionsMorningSuccessWarfare, Examples OfFaith, Object OfRising EarlyThose Who Rose EarlyRevelation Through ProphetsFriendship And TrustGod As The Object Of Faith



The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. Verse ConceptsLipsLyingNot LyingTelling The TruthLying And Deceitlieing

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodFearlessnessFreed From Fearfearless

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you. Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic RighteousnessDistinctives Of RighteousnessFreed From FearDepressionFear And WorryWorrying About The Futurefairnessoppressioncredibilityterrorism



He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. Verse ConceptsFeetDeersHigh PlacesTypes Of FeetDeer Etc.Deer



He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails. Verse ConceptsAbilityFeetdefence, divineGod, The ProviderGuardsSaintsSilenceLimitations Of StrengthThe Outer DarknessFeet SecureOuter Darknesstoughness



I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me. Verse ConceptsChaosMarshes


They have prepared a net to trap me; I am discouraged. They have dug a pit for me. They will fall into it! (Selah) Verse ConceptsBowingNetsPitsDigging PitsMan TrappingPsalm InterjectionsPit Used As Traps

The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. Verse ConceptsApostasy, Personal WarningsRetributionTrapEnticersDigging Pits


for a prostitute is like a deep pit; a harlot is like a narrow well. Verse ConceptsDitchesPitsWellsWivesPits Symbolizing GriefWells, Figurative Usewhores

One who digs a pit may fall into it, and one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. Verse ConceptsThe Insecurity Of The WickedDigging Pits

he digs a pit and then falls into the hole he has made. He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head.

Don't let the current overpower me! Don't let the deep swallow me up! Don't let the pit devour me! Verse ConceptsPitsSaved From The PitSwampedPits As A Term For GravesOvercomingFloodsBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law. Verse ConceptsPride, Results OfThe ProudSnares Laid for PeopleDigging PitsPitfalls

The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone -- it will come back on him. Verse ConceptsPitsRetributionDigging PitsRollingPit Used As TrapsKarma

Anyone who flees at the sound of terror will fall into a pit. Anyone who climbs out of the pit will be caught in a trap. For the time is coming when I will punish the people of Moab. I, the Lord, affirm it! Verse ConceptsYearsThe Day Of JudgementGod TrappingFear Will Come

For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help. He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing. He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!

The Lord deserves praise, for he did not hand us over as prey to their teeth. Verse ConceptsTeethNot Given Into One's HandsBlessed Be God!Protection From EnemiesBlessings From God




"Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin. Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSteps Of The Saints



When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble. Verse ConceptsWalkingSteps Of The SaintsNot Stumbling

He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. Verse ConceptsFeetDeersHigh PlacesTypes Of FeetDeer Etc.Deer



He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails. Verse ConceptsAbilityFeetdefence, divineGod, The ProviderGuardsSaintsSilenceLimitations Of StrengthThe Outer DarknessFeet SecureOuter Darknesstoughness


Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from a rainstorm; like streams of water in a dry region and like the shade of a large cliff in a parched land. Verse ConceptsRocksShadowsStormsThirstWindGod Being Our Hiding PlacePeople As RocksNo WindsBrooksshelterhidingThe Storms Of Life

Listen to me! Quickly deliver me! Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorHope, Results OfRefugeGod Being Our DefencePay Attention O God!Save Us!


and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they were all drinking from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. Verse ConceptsSpiritual FoodTypes Of ChristOld Testament Events As TypesProvision From RocksChrist The RockChrist's Originfollowing



The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God, Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king! Verse ConceptsGod, The RockRefugeRocksSpiritual FoundationsBlessed Be God!

For you ignore the God who rescues you; you pay no attention to your strong protector. So this is what happens: You cultivate beautiful plants and plant exotic vines. Verse ConceptsFortressesGod, The RockRocksMetaphorical Plantingmindfulness

Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God? Verse ConceptsGod, The RockRefugeStabilityNo Other Is GodThe Lord [Yahweh] Is Godcrusades






"Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin. Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSteps Of The Saints



When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble. Verse ConceptsWalkingSteps Of The SaintsNot Stumbling

He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. Verse ConceptsFeetDeersHigh PlacesTypes Of FeetDeer Etc.Deer



He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails. Verse ConceptsAbilityFeetdefence, divineGod, The ProviderGuardsSaintsSilenceLimitations Of StrengthThe Outer DarknessFeet SecureOuter Darknesstoughness





"Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin. Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSteps Of The Saints



When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble. Verse ConceptsWalkingSteps Of The SaintsNot Stumbling

He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. Verse ConceptsFeetDeersHigh PlacesTypes Of FeetDeer Etc.Deer



He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one's own strength that one prevails. Verse ConceptsAbilityFeetdefence, divineGod, The ProviderGuardsSaintsSilenceLimitations Of StrengthThe Outer DarknessFeet SecureOuter Darknesstoughness


Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages, Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodMysteryStabilityAbility, God's PowerThe AlmightyThe Mystery Of ChristGod Establishes UsStrengthened Through Christ

Early the next morning they marched out to the Desert of Tekoa. When they were ready to march, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: "Listen to me, you people of Judah and residents of Jerusalem! Trust in the Lord your God and you will be safe! Trust in the message of his prophets and you will win." Verse ConceptsFaith, And Blessings Of GodDeserts, SpecificdecisionsMorningSuccessWarfare, Examples OfFaith, Object OfRising EarlyThose Who Rose EarlyRevelation Through ProphetsFriendship And TrustGod As The Object Of Faith



The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. Verse ConceptsLipsLyingNot LyingTelling The TruthLying And Deceitlieing

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodFearlessnessFreed From Fearfearless

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you. Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic RighteousnessDistinctives Of RighteousnessFreed From FearDepressionFear And WorryWorrying About The Futurefairnessoppressioncredibilityterrorism





For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help. He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.