Thematic Bible: Voice
Thematic Bible
Prophets » Voice
Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
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[This was] so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, when he said [Psa. 78:2], "I will open my mouth [to speak] with parables. I will say things that have been hidden from the beginning of time."
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who must be received into heaven until [God's appointed] times when everything will be restored [to its intended purpose]. God had spoken about this through the proclamations of His holy prophets of long ago.
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(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).
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to remember the words spoken to you in the past by the holy prophets, and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles.
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Now this will happen in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
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Voice » God's » Of the prophets
Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
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[This was] so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, when he said [Psa. 78:2], "I will open my mouth [to speak] with parables. I will say things that have been hidden from the beginning of time."
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who must be received into heaven until [God's appointed] times when everything will be restored [to its intended purpose]. God had spoken about this through the proclamations of His holy prophets of long ago.
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(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).
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to remember the words spoken to you in the past by the holy prophets, and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles.
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Now this will happen in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
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Voice » Of God
He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
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And the Father who sent me testifies concerning me. You people have never heard His voice nor seen His form.
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Father, honor your name [in all this].'" Then a voice came out of heaven, saying, "I have honored it, and I will honor it again." The crowd that was standing around heard this [i.e., the sound of the Father's voice], but said it was thunder. Others said, "An angel spoke to Him [i.e., Jesus]." Jesus said to them, "This voice did not speak for my sake, but for yours.
Moses marveled at the sight [of the burning bush] and, as he went to look at it more closely, the voice of the Lord spoke out,
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And the men who were traveling with Saul were speechless, having heard the sound, but not seeing anyone.
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When we all fell to the ground I heard a voice speaking in the Hebrew [i.e., Aramaic] language. [It said], 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? You are only hurting yourself by kicking against the spurs [i.e., opposing the work of God].' I answered, 'Who are you, sir?' And the Lord said, 'I am Jesus, the One you are persecuting.
Voice » God's » Full of majesty
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Recognized by believers
After he has let his own [sheep] out, he walks on ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.
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My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
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I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].
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Voice » God's » Misunderstood by men
Father, honor your name [in all this].'" Then a voice came out of heaven, saying, "I have honored it, and I will honor it again." The crowd that was standing around heard this [i.e., the sound of the Father's voice], but said it was thunder. Others said, "An angel spoke to Him [i.e., Jesus]."
For Jesus had received honor and glory from God, the Father, when [God's] voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory saying, "This is my dearly loved Son, and I am very pleased with Him."
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Voice » God's » Strikes terror into hearts of sinners
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Entreating entrance at the heart's door
Look, I am standing at [your] door and knocking; if anyone hears my voice [i.e., the sound of my knocking], and opens the door, I will [surely] come in to him and eat with him and he [will eat] with me.
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Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Mighty
And His feet were like shiny brass, [glowing] as when it is being refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of much rushing water.
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Voice » God's » A still small voice
Voice » God's » Witnessing to Christ's divinity
While he was still talking, suddenly a bright cloud engulfed them. Just then, a voice spoke out of the cloud, saying, "This is my dearly loved Son, who is very pleasing to me; listen to Him."
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Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Testing men's lives
So, Pilate said to Him, "Are you a king, then?" Jesus answered, "You are [correct in] calling me a 'king.' This was the [very] purpose for which I was born and came into the world, that I should testify about the truth. Every person who wants [to know and obey] the truth listens to me."
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Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » Arresting sinners
And when he got close to Damascus, suddenly a [bright, See 22:6] light from the sky shone all around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
Voice » Ps 29; 1ki 19 of Christ » A source of joy to his friends
The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus' ministry].
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