Thematic Bible: Worn upon the loins


Thematic Bible



“You also know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me and what he did to the two commanders of Israel’s army, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He murdered them in a time of peace to avenge blood shed in war. He spilled that blood on his own waistband and on the sandals of his feet. Verse ConceptsBeltsSandalsShedding

This is what the Lord said to me: “Go and buy yourself a linen undergarment and put it on, but do not put it in water.” Verse ConceptsLinenWaistsLinen Items

Just as underwear clings to one’s waist, so I fastened the whole house of Israel and of Judah to Me”—this is the Lord’s declaration—“so that they might be My people for My fame, praise, and glory, but they would not obey. Verse ConceptsListeningWaistsPraise, Reasons ForClinging To GodThings Stuck TogetherRefusing To HearElect

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