15 occurrences

'Writing' in the Bible

The tablets were the work of God and the writing was God's writing, inscribed on the tablets.

Verse ConceptsFinger Of GodLaw, Ten CommandmentsengravingGod Writing With His Finger

"All of these things the LORD made clear to me in writing at his direction the construction plans for all of the building."

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfArchitectureLiteracyUnderstandingDivine PlansGod's HandGod's Hands On People

"Because of all this, we are making a binding agreement, putting it in writing, and our leaders, our descendants of Levi, and our priests hereby set their seals upon it."

Verse ConceptsAgreementLiteracyWritingCovenant RelationshipsLater Covenants With God

All of a sudden, I noticed six men approaching from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north. Each of them held a destructive weapon in his hand. Among them there was one man, clothed in linen, who was equipped with a writing set at his side. They went in and presented themselves beside the bronze altar.

Verse ConceptsSix PeopleComing To GatesFacing NorthWriting On ObjectsWeapons Of GodSetting Up The Bronze AltarDeath Penalty For Killing

Then the glory that is Israel's God arose from the cherubim on which he had been seated and settled on the threshold of the Temple. He called out to the man dressed in linen who wore the writing case at his side.

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfGlory, Revelation OfDivine ManifestationsCherubim, Functions OfGod's Glory In IsraelGod's Shekinah GloryGod Appearing At The DoorwayCherubim

Then I noticed the man dressed in linen who wore the writing case by his side as he brought back this message: "I've done as you have commanded me."

Verse ConceptsWritingWe Obey

"The batons on which you engrave your writing are to remain right in front of them in your hand.

While the king watched the back of the hand as it was writing, his facial expression changed. Utterly frightened, he lost control of his own bowels and his knees knocked together.

Verse ConceptsGuilty FearThighsKneesExpressions On FacesKnockingThoughts Of The WickedPeople Appalledknots

The king cried out to bring in enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He announced to the advisors of Babylon, "Whoever can read this writing and tell me its meaning will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around his neck, and will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsClothingChainsGoldRulersWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanColors, PurpleRich ApparelDressGold ChainsPurple ClothesGold OrnamentsJewelleryThird PersonReading Other Matter

Then all the king's advisors came in, but they were unable to read the writing or tell the king what it meant.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NaturePeople's Inability To UnderstandReading Other MatterUnable To Understand

because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."

Verse ConceptsExplanationsMind, The HumanRiddlesIntellectual KnowledgeKnowingProper UnderstandingInterpreting LanguageHard TasksExcellenceproblemsknots

Take note that the advisors and enchanters were brought before me to read the writing and explain its meaning, but they were unable to do so.

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsInterpreting LanguageReading Other Matterpsychics

However, I've heard that you can provide meaning and interpretation, and that you can solve difficult problems. If you are able to read the writing and report its meaning, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsGoldGold ChainsPurple ClothesInterpreting LanguageJewelleryThird PersonReading Other MatterTelling Of People's Situationsknots

At this, Daniel answered, speaking directly to the king, "Let your gifts and rewards be given to someone else. However, I'll read the writing for the king and tell him its meaning.

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsNo RewardReading Other MatterBeing Yourself

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