Thematic Bible: Service of, consisted of
Thematic Bible
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Reading the word of God
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that an Ammonite and a Moabite should not enter into the assembly of God for ever,
Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the ordinance.
And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of Jehovah their God a fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped Jehovah their God.
For Moses from generations of old hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Expounding the word of God
And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.
And they read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Praise and thanksgiving
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless Jehovah your God from everlasting to everlasting; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.