Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
death » Universality of
Therefore, through one-man sin entered into the world, and death through sin. So death passed to all men, for all have sinned.
Verse Concepts
No man has the power to restrain the wind, to retain the breath of life. Neither does he have power in the day of death. There is no discharge from that war. Neither will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God does not take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.
Yes, I know that you will bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Can man go on living and never see death? Who can set himself free from the power of the grave?
What happens to the sons of men also happens to animals. As the one dies so the other dies. Yes, they all have one breath so that a man has no advantage over animals. For all is vanity.
It is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
death » Great reaper » Wise and foolish alike are smitten by him
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Dying » Universality of
Therefore, through one-man sin entered into the world, and death through sin. So death passed to all men, for all have sinned.
Verse Concepts
No man has the power to restrain the wind, to retain the breath of life. Neither does he have power in the day of death. There is no discharge from that war. Neither will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God does not take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.
Yes, I know that you will bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Can man go on living and never see death? Who can set himself free from the power of the grave?
What happens to the sons of men also happens to animals. As the one dies so the other dies. Yes, they all have one breath so that a man has no advantage over animals. For all is vanity.
It is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Folly » What is folly
It is foolishness and shame to answer a matter before you hear it.
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth. No one can ever redeem (buy back) his brother or pay God a ransom for his life. The price to be paid for him is so costly it can never be paid read more.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say:
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say:
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.
Man » Mortality of » Universality of
Therefore, through one-man sin entered into the world, and death through sin. So death passed to all men, for all have sinned.
Verse Concepts
No man has the power to restrain the wind, to retain the breath of life. Neither does he have power in the day of death. There is no discharge from that war. Neither will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God does not take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.
Yes, I know that you will bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Can man go on living and never see death? Who can set himself free from the power of the grave?
What happens to the sons of men also happens to animals. As the one dies so the other dies. Yes, they all have one breath so that a man has no advantage over animals. For all is vanity.
It is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Riches » The wicked » Must leave, to others
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
earthly Riches » The perils of » Fleeting and uncertain
To the man who is good, God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy. But to the sinner he gives the work of getting goods together and storing up wealth, to give to him who is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind.
Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird.
A person who gets rich dishonestly is like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay. During his lifetime, he will lose his wealth. In the end, he will be a wicked fool.
We brought nothing into the world and we can carry nothing out.
A flood will carry off his house. Rushing waters will wash away his possessions on the day of God's wrath.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
I hated all the work I had done under the sun, because I would leave it behind for the man who comes after me.
Riches are not forever: and a crown does not endure for every generation.
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
He who trusts in his riches will fall. The righteous will flourish as a leaf on a branch.
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually! Your tongue makes up wickedness. It is like a sharp razor, you master of deceit. You prefer evil to good. You prefer lying to speaking the truth. read more.
You love words that devour, O deceitful tongue. God will destroy you forever. He will remove you from your dwelling place from out of the land of the living. The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say: Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
You love words that devour, O deceitful tongue. God will destroy you forever. He will remove you from your dwelling place from out of the land of the living. The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say: Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Jesus said to his disciples: Truly I tell you, it is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven. Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God. The disciples were greatly surprised when they heard this. Who, then, may have salvation? they asked. read more.
Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!
Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!
Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. read more.
They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved? Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved? Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. They heard this and asked: Than who can be saved? read more.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth. No one can ever redeem (buy back) his brother or pay God a ransom for his life. The price to be paid for him is so costly it can never be paid read more.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me. Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases. He will not take anything with him when he dies. Even his greatness cannot follow him. Even though he blesses himself while he is alive. (People will praise you when you do well for yourself.) He must join the generation of his ancestors who will never see light again. Mortals, with what they treasure, still do not have understanding. They are like animals that die.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me. Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases. He will not take anything with him when he dies. Even his greatness cannot follow him. Even though he blesses himself while he is alive. (People will praise you when you do well for yourself.) He must join the generation of his ancestors who will never see light again. Mortals, with what they treasure, still do not have understanding. They are like animals that die.
Universal » Blessing, possible » death
Therefore, through one-man sin entered into the world, and death through sin. So death passed to all men, for all have sinned.
Verse Concepts
No man has the power to restrain the wind, to retain the breath of life. Neither does he have power in the day of death. There is no discharge from that war. Neither will wickedness deliver those who are given to it.
We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God does not take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.
Yes, I know that you will bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Can man go on living and never see death? Who can set himself free from the power of the grave?
What happens to the sons of men also happens to animals. As the one dies so the other dies. Yes, they all have one breath so that a man has no advantage over animals. For all is vanity.
It is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
He who trusts in his riches will fall. The righteous will flourish as a leaf on a branch.
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually! Your tongue makes up wickedness. It is like a sharp razor, you master of deceit. You prefer evil to good. You prefer lying to speaking the truth. read more.
You love words that devour, O deceitful tongue. God will destroy you forever. He will remove you from your dwelling place from out of the land of the living. The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say: Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
You love words that devour, O deceitful tongue. God will destroy you forever. He will remove you from your dwelling place from out of the land of the living. The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say: Here is the man who did not make God his strength (refuge) (stronghold). He trusted in the abundance of his riches. He strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Jesus said to his disciples: Truly I tell you, it is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven. Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God. The disciples were greatly surprised when they heard this. Who, then, may have salvation? they asked. read more.
Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!
Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!
Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. read more.
They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved? Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved? Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. They heard this and asked: Than who can be saved? read more.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth. No one can ever redeem (buy back) his brother or pay God a ransom for his life. The price to be paid for him is so costly it can never be paid read more.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me. Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases. He will not take anything with him when he dies. Even his greatness cannot follow him. Even though he blesses himself while he is alive. (People will praise you when you do well for yourself.) He must join the generation of his ancestors who will never see light again. Mortals, with what they treasure, still do not have understanding. They are like animals that die.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me. Do not be afraid when someone becomes rich, when the greatness of his house increases. He will not take anything with him when he dies. Even his greatness cannot follow him. Even though he blesses himself while he is alive. (People will praise you when you do well for yourself.) He must join the generation of his ancestors who will never see light again. Mortals, with what they treasure, still do not have understanding. They are like animals that die.
Wealth » What cannot be purchased with money
Peter said to him: Your money will perish with you, because you think that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth. No one can ever redeem (buy back) his brother or pay God a ransom for his life. The price to be paid for him is so costly it can never be paid read more.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction). One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others.
Wicked people » Prosperity of
([Psalm of David]) Do not be bothered by evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things.
The tents of marauders prosper and those who provoke God are secure in what God's hand brings them.
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and he lives a long life, yet I know that it will be well with those who respect (reverence) God and worship him. Things will not go well with the wicked. He will not prolong his days. His days are like a shadow. He does not respect God.
I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil. Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more. I searched for him, but he could not be found.
We call arrogant people happy. Evil people test God's patience with their wicked deeds. They not only get away with it, they also prosper.
Why do you make me see wickedness and immorality? Destruction and violence are before me. Strife exists and contention arises. The law is paralyzed and justice is never delivered. The wicked surround the righteous and deliver perverted justice.
I have seen a stubborn fool take root and I quickly cursed his house. His children are far from help. They are crushed at the court of justice at the city gate. No one is there to rescue them. Hungry people eat what a stubborn fool gathers. They take it even from among the thorns. Thirsty people pant after his wealth.
He wanders about as food for vultures and he knows the day of darkness is at hand.
He will no longer be rich and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.
Distress will overtake him in the midst of his plenty. The full force of misery will come upon him.
Why do the wicked live on, reach old age, and become mighty in power? Their children are established in their presence, and their offspring before their eyes. Their houses are safe and without fear, and no rod of God is upon them. read more.
Their bull breeds without fail and their cow calves and never miscarries. They send out their little ones like a flock, and their children dance around. They sing to the tambourine and the lyre, and rejoice to the sound of the pipe. They spend their days in prosperity, and in peace they go down to the grave.
Their bull breeds without fail and their cow calves and never miscarries. They send out their little ones like a flock, and their children dance around. They sing to the tambourine and the lyre, and rejoice to the sound of the pipe. They spend their days in prosperity, and in peace they go down to the grave.
One can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their wealth to others. Inwardly they think their houses are forever, their dwelling place to all generations. So they named their lands after themselves. But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die. read more.
This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me.
This is the final outcome for fools and their followers who are delighted by what they say: Like sheep, they are laid in the grave. Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far away from their comfortable homes. But God will redeem me (buy me back) from the power of the grave because he will receive me.
I was envious of arrogant people when I saw the peace and prosperity that wicked people enjoy. They suffer no pain. Their bodies are healthy. They have no drudgery in their lives like ordinary people. They are not plagued with problems like mankind. read more.
That is why arrogance is their necklace and violence covers them like clothing. Their eyes stand out with fatness, and their heart's imagination run wild. They ridicule. They speak maliciously. They speak arrogantly about oppression. They set their mouth in the heavens and their tongue parades through the earth. Therefore his people return here and here they drink waters of abundance. They ask: How does God know? And is there knowledge with the most High? Behold, these are the ungodly. They prosper in the world; they increase in wealth. I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. I have been plagued all day long, and chastened every morning. If I say, I will speak thus; then, I would offend the generation of your children. When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me. I understood their end when I went into the sanctuary of God. Surely you set them in slippery places. You threw them down into destruction. How are they destroyed, suddenly! They are utterly consumed with terrors. It is like waking up from a dream, O Jehovah. When you awake you will despise everything they represent. My heart was grieved and I was pierced within. I was so foolish and ignorant: I was like a beast before you.
That is why arrogance is their necklace and violence covers them like clothing. Their eyes stand out with fatness, and their heart's imagination run wild. They ridicule. They speak maliciously. They speak arrogantly about oppression. They set their mouth in the heavens and their tongue parades through the earth. Therefore his people return here and here they drink waters of abundance. They ask: How does God know? And is there knowledge with the most High? Behold, these are the ungodly. They prosper in the world; they increase in wealth. I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence. I have been plagued all day long, and chastened every morning. If I say, I will speak thus; then, I would offend the generation of your children. When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me. I understood their end when I went into the sanctuary of God. Surely you set them in slippery places. You threw them down into destruction. How are they destroyed, suddenly! They are utterly consumed with terrors. It is like waking up from a dream, O Jehovah. When you awake you will despise everything they represent. My heart was grieved and I was pierced within. I was so foolish and ignorant: I was like a beast before you.
A stupid (senseless) person cannot know and a fool cannot understand. Wicked people sprout like grass and all troublemakers flourish. Yet they will be destroyed forever.
Jehovah, if I argued my case with you, you would prove to be right. Indeed, I must question you about matters of justice. Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why do dishonest people succeed with impunity? You plant them, and they take root. They grow and bear fruit. You are near their lips, but far from their mind.
Your eyes are too pure to look at evil. You cannot look at perversity. Why do you look at treacherous persons and not act? Why do you keep quiet when the wicked destroy the man who is more righteous? Why do you make men like the fish of the sea, like creeping things that have no ruler over them? He brings them all up with the hook. He gathers them away in his net. He gladly gathers them and rejoices. read more.
He offers sacrifices and burns incense to his fishing net. For it is through this their catch is great and the food is plentiful. Will they keep on emptying their nets and keep on destroying nations without mercy?
He offers sacrifices and burns incense to his fishing net. For it is through this their catch is great and the food is plentiful. Will they keep on emptying their nets and keep on destroying nations without mercy?