Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses the covetous, which Jehovah abhors.
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.
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
Good for nothing, cries the buyer. But when he goes his way he boasts about the purchase.
He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Do not brag about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring.
The tongue also is a little member. It boasts great things. Consider how great a forest fire a small fire kindles!
You glory in your conceit. Such glory is evil.
Boasting » Spiritual
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
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).
so they should live forever and never see the grave (pit) (destruction).
They utter speech. They speak arrogantly. All troublemakers brag about themselves.
Some of the branches are broken off. You, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them. Therefore you partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree with them. Do not boast against the branches. But if you boast, you do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. read more.
They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent. God did not spare the natural branches and he will not spare you!
They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent. God did not spare the natural branches and he will not spare you!
Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the good news: not with wisdom of words, lest the stake of Christ be emptied of its effect. For the preaching of the stake is foolishness to those who perish. It is the power of God to us who are saved. It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (Isaiah 29:14) read more.
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? This is the wisdom of God that the world through its wisdom did not come to know God. God was well pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. Indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom. We preach Christ impaled. It is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the nations! To those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, it is Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty. God also chose the base things of the world, and things which are despised, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are. No human being should boast before God. It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Let it be as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24)
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? This is the wisdom of God that the world through its wisdom did not come to know God. God was well pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. Indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom. We preach Christ impaled. It is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the nations! To those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, it is Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty. God also chose the base things of the world, and things which are despised, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are. No human being should boast before God. It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Let it be as it is written, He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24)
Brothers I have applied these things to myself and to Apollos for your sakes. That way you might learn the value of the saying: Do not go beyond the things written. None of you should be arrogant (self-important) against one another. For who made you superior to (different than) another? What do you have that you did not receive? If you did receive it, why do you brag, as if you did not receive it?
For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves. But they measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves. They are without understanding. But we will not boast beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the province that God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even to you. For we are not overstretching ourselves though we did not reach to you. We reached out to you with the good news of Christ. read more.
We did not boast beyond our assignment in other men's labors. Having hope that, as your faith grows, we shall be made great among you according to our territory for further abundance. Let us preach the good news to the parts beyond you. Let us not boast in someone else's territory in concerning things ready for our hand. But he who boasts let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24) It is not he that commends himself that is approved. It is the one whom Jehovah commends. (Proverbs 29:26)
We did not boast beyond our assignment in other men's labors. Having hope that, as your faith grows, we shall be made great among you according to our territory for further abundance. Let us preach the good news to the parts beyond you. Let us not boast in someone else's territory in concerning things ready for our hand. But he who boasts let him boast in Jehovah! (Jeremiah 9:24) It is not he that commends himself that is approved. It is the one whom Jehovah commends. (Proverbs 29:26)
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God! It is not the result of works. So no man should boast.
Boasting » Of evil
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
Deceit » Exemplified
You will not die, the serpent said to the woman. God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened. Then you will be like God, knowing good and evil.
Now the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals Jehovah God had made. He said to the woman: Did God really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden?
([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.
Evil » Who loves evil more than good
([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.
God, Goodness of » Declared to be » Enduring
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah forever.
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Do not be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them. Their minds meditate on evil, and their lips talk about trouble.
([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.
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([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
([Psalm of David]) The fool has said in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah)*. They are corrupt and have done abominable (detestable) iniquity. There are none who do good. (*Possible deliberate scribal change from YHWH to Elohim)
([Psalm of Ethan the Ezrahite]) I will sing of the loving kindness of Jehovah forever. With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
([Psalm of Asaph]) God, why have you rejected us forever? Why do you smoke with anger against the sheep of your pasture?
([Psalm of Asaph]) Listen, O my people, to my law. Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
([Psalm of David]) Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned.
([Sons of Korah]) O God, we have heard with our ears and our fathers told us about the work that you did in their days, in the days of old.
Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.
([Psalm of David]) Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your strength.
Speech/communication » Those that speak deceitfully
([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.
Strength » Those that do not make God their strength
([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.
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.
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.