28 Bible Verses about Books
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And the bulrushes along the Nile, along the mouth of the Nile, will wither away. All the sown fields of the Nile will become parched, and they will be blown away; there will be nothing left.
When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments.
"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I've spoken to you about Israel, about Judah, and about all the nations, since I first spoke to you in the time of Josiah until the present time.
I, too, have carefully investigated everything from the beginning and have decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Then I saw in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the outside, sealed with seven seals.
Jeremiah summoned Neriah's son Baruch and at Jeremiah's dictation, Baruch wrote on the scroll all the words of the LORD that he had spoken to him.
If only my words were written down; if only they were inscribed in a book using an iron stylus with lead for ink! Then they'd be engraved in rock forever.
Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would rather not write with pen and ink.
This is the historical record of Adam's generations. When God created mankind, he made them in his own likeness.
Then Moses wrote down this Law and gave it to the Levitical priests who carry the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD and to all of Israel's leaders.
Then the men left camp and went throughout the land, describing its cities in a book with seven divisions. Then they returned to Joshua at the camp at Shiloh.
which is why the Book of the Wars of the LORD reads, "Waheb and Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
urging that a search may be made in the official registers of your predecessors. You will discover in the registers that this city is a rebellious city, that it is damaging to both kings and provinces, that it has been moved to sedition from time immemorial, and that because of this it was destroyed.
So the sun remained still and the moon stood in place until the nation settled their score with their enemies. This is recorded, is it not, in the book of Jashar? The sun stood in place in the middle of the sky and seemed not to be in a hurry to set for nearly an entire day.
Samuel explained to the people the regulations concerning kingship. He wrote them in a scroll and placed it in the LORD's presence. Then Samuel sent all the people to their own houses.
Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
Jeremiah wrote on a single scroll all the disasters that would come on Babylon, all these things that were written about Babylon. Jeremiah told Seraiah, "When you come to Babylon, see that you read all these words, and say, "LORD, you have declared about this place that you would destroy it so that there wouldn't be an inhabitant in it, neither human nor animal, because it will be a wasteland forever.' read more.
When you finish reading this scroll, tie a rock around it and throw it into the middle of the Euphrates. Then say, "Babylon will sink like this and won't rise from the disaster that I'm bringing on her. Her people will be exhausted.'" This concludes the writings of Jeremiah.
This is the revelation of Jesus the Messiah, which God gave him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. He made it known by sending his messenger to his servant John,
Then, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them all the passages of Scripture about himself.
Then I said, "See, I have come to do your will, O God' In the volume of the scroll this is written about me."
When Moses had finished writing the words of this Law in a book, he gave this charge to the descendants of Levi who carried the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD: "Take the book of this Law and set it beside the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD your God. Let it remain there with you as witness against you,
Jeremiah sang a lament for Josiah, and all the male and female singers recite that lamentation about Josiah to this day. In fact, they made singing it an ordinance in Israel, and they are recorded in the Lamentations.
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Books » Illustrative of » The record of the church of Christ
to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of righteous people who have been made perfect,
""At that time, Michael will arise, the great prince who will stand up on behalf of your people, and a time of trouble will come like there has never been since nations began until that time. Also at that time, your people will be delivered everyone who will have been written in the book.
I saw the dead, both unimportant and important, standing in front of the throne, and books were open. Another book was opened the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to their actions, as recorded in the books.
If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, God will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book.
Books » Divine communications recorded in
Then the LORD told Moses, "Write this in a book as a memorial and recite it to Joshua: "I'll certainly wipe out the memory of the Amalekites from under heaven.'"
"Go now, and write it down on a tablet in their presence, inscribing it in a book, so that for times to come it may be an everlasting witness.
"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I've spoken to you about Israel, about Judah, and about all the nations, since I first spoke to you in the time of Josiah until the present time.
Therefore, write down what you have seen, what is, and what is going to happen after this.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of conversation and conduct of men
I saw the dead, both unimportant and important, standing in front of the throne, and books were open. Another book was opened the Book of Life. The dead were judged according to their actions, as recorded in the books.
A river of fire flowed out from before him. Thousands upon thousands were serving him, with millions upon millions waiting before him. The court sat in judgment, and record books were unsealed.
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.
Books » Often sealed
"And this entire vision has become for you like the words of a sealed book. When people give it to someone who can read, and say, "Read this, please,' he answers, "I cannot, because it is sealed.'
Now as for you, Daniel, roll up your scroll and seal your words until the time of the end. Many will rush around, while knowledge increases.'"
Then I saw in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the outside, sealed with seven seals.
Books » Made in a roll
"Take a scroll and write on it all the words that I've spoken to you about Israel, about Judah, and about all the nations, since I first spoke to you in the time of Josiah until the present time.
The valleys will be split, all the stars in the heavens will fall down, and the skies will be rolled up like a scroll. All their starry host will fade away like leaves withering on a vine, or fruit withering on a fig tree.
As I watched, all of a sudden there was a hand being stretched out in my direction! And there was a scroll
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Visions of iddo
Now the rest of Solomon's accomplishments, from first to last, are written in the records of Nathan the prophet, in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer pertaining to Nebat's son Jeroboam, are they not?
Now Rehoboam's accomplishments, from first to last, are written in the records of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, enrolled by genealogy, are they not?
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Now the rest of Solomon's accomplishments, from first to last, are written in the records of Nathan the prophet, in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer pertaining to Nebat's son Jeroboam, are they not?
The activities of David the king are recorded in the History of Samuel the Seer, in the History of Nathan the Prophet, and in the History of Gad the Seer,
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jasher
and he gave orders to teach the descendants of Judah the art of warfare, as is recorded in the Book of Jashar:
So the sun remained still and the moon stood in place until the nation settled their score with their enemies. This is recorded, is it not, in the book of Jashar? The sun stood in place in the middle of the sky and seemed not to be in a hurry to set for nearly an entire day.
Books » Written with pen and ink
Baruch answered them, "Yes, Jeremiah dictated all these words to me, and I wrote them in the scroll with ink."
Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would rather not write with pen and ink.
Books » Erasures in, alluded to
The LORD told Moses, "Whoever sins against me, I'll blot him out of my book.
"Then the priest is to write all of these words in a document and wipe it off with the contaminated water.
Books » Illustrative of » Memorials of God's providence
You have kept count of my wanderings. Put my tears in your bottle have not you recorded them in your book?
Your eyes looked upon my embryo, and everything was recorded in your book. The days scheduled for my formation were inscribed, even though not one of them had come yet.
Books » Important events recorded in
urging that a search may be made in the official registers of your predecessors. You will discover in the registers that this city is a rebellious city, that it is damaging to both kings and provinces, that it has been moved to sedition from time immemorial, and that because of this it was destroyed.
Then King Darius issued an order to search the Hall of Records where the Babylonian archives were stored. The following was found written on a scroll in Ecbatana at the summer palace of the province of Media:
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Sayings of the seers
His prayer, how God was moved by him, all of his sin and unfaithfulness, and a record of the sites where he constructed high places, erected Asherim and carved images before he humbled himself are written in the Acts of the Seers.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Chronicles of david
Zeruiah's son Joab began the census, but never completed it. Nevertheless, God became angry with Israel because of this, so the number was never entered into the official records of the Annals of King David.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Samuel the seer
The activities of David the king are recorded in the History of Samuel the Seer, in the History of Nathan the Prophet, and in the History of Gad the Seer,
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Gad the seer
The activities of David the king are recorded in the History of Samuel the Seer, in the History of Nathan the Prophet, and in the History of Gad the Seer,
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
The rest of Jehoshaphat's accomplishments, from first to last, are recorded in the annals of Hanani's son Jehu, which appears in the Book of the Kings of Israel.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Shemaiah
Now Rehoboam's accomplishments, from first to last, are written in the records of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer, enrolled by genealogy, are they not?
Books » Often dedicated to persons of distinction
I, too, have carefully investigated everything from the beginning and have decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
In my first book, Theophilus, I wrote about everything Jesus did and taught from the beginning,
Books » The ancients fond of making
So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Ahijah the shilonite
Now the rest of Solomon's accomplishments, from first to last, are written in the records of Nathan the prophet, in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer pertaining to Nebat's son Jeroboam, are they not?
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » History of the kings
All of Israel was enumerated by genealogy and recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel as Judah was being taken captive into exile to Babylon due to their disobedience.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Natural history by solomon
His reputation was known throughout the surrounding nations. Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs. He described trees everything from cedars that grow in Lebanon to hyssop that grows on a garden wall. He described animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Samuel concerning the kingdom
Samuel explained to the people the regulations concerning kingship. He wrote them in a scroll and placed it in the LORD's presence. Then Samuel sent all the people to their own houses.
Books » Made of » Parchment
When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments.
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Wars of the lord
which is why the Book of the Wars of the LORD reads, "Waheb and Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
Books » Not extant, but mentioned in scripture » Acts of solomon
Now the rest of Solomon's accomplishments, including everything else he did, as well as records of his wisdom, are recorded in the Book of the Acts of Solomon, are they not?
Books » Often written on both sides
being unrolled right in front of me! Written on both sides were lamentations, mourning, and cries of grief.
Books » Probable origin of
If only my words were written down; if only they were inscribed in a book using an iron stylus with lead for ink! Then they'd be engraved in rock forever.
Books » Made of » Papyrus or paper reed
And the bulrushes along the Nile, along the mouth of the Nile, will wither away. All the sown fields of the Nile will become parched, and they will be blown away; there will be nothing left.
Books » Were numerous and most expensive
Moreover, many people who had practiced occult arts gathered their books and burned them in front of everybody. They estimated their value and found them to have been worth 50,000 silver coins.
Topics on Books
Books In Prophecy
Revelation 5:1Then I saw in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the outside, sealed with seven seals.
Books Of Prophecy
Exodus 17:14Then the LORD told Moses, "Write this in a book as a memorial and recite it to Joshua: "I'll certainly wipe out the memory of the Amalekites from under heaven.'"
Books, Metaphorical Use
Revelation 20:11-12Then I saw a large, white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.
Books, Not Preserved
Numbers 21:14which is why the Book of the Wars of the LORD reads, "Waheb and Suphah and the wadis of the Arnon,
Historical Books
Genesis 5:1This is the historical record of Adam's generations. When God created mankind, he made them in his own likeness.