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| Access to God Adoption Affections, The Afflicted, Duty Toward The Afflicted Saints Affliction, Consolation Under Affliction, Prayer Under Afflictions Afflictions Made Beneficial Afflictions of the Wicked, The Agriculture or Husbandry Alliance and Society With the Enemies of God Altars Altar of Burnt Offering, The Altar of Incense Amalekites, The | Ambition Ammonites, The Amorites, The Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly Anakim, The Angels Anger Anger of God, The Anointing Anointing of the Holy Spirit Anointing, Sacred Antichrist Apostates Apostles, The Ark of the Covenant | Armies Armies of Israel, The Arms, Military Arrows Arts of The Ascension of Christ, The Asher, the Tribe Of Asp, or Adder Ass, the Domestic Ass, the Wild Assurance Assyria Atonement, The Atonement, the Day Of Atonement, Under the Law |
Access to God.
Is by Christ Joh 10:7,9; 14:6; Ro 5:2; Eph 2:13; 3:12; Heb 7:9,25; 10:19; 1Pe 3:18. Is by the Holy Spirit Eph 2:18. Obtained through faith Ac 14:27; Ro 5:2; Eph 3:12; Heb 11:6. Follows upon reconciliation to God Col 1:21,22. In Prayer See Prayer. De 4:7; Mt 6:6; 1Pe 1:17. In his temple Ps 15:1; 27:4; 43:3; 65:4. To obtain mercy and grace Heb 4:16. A privilege of saints De 4:7; Ps 15:1; 23:6; 24:3,4. Saints have, with confidence Eph 3:12; Heb 4:16; 10:19,20. Vouchsafed to repenting sinners See Repentance. Ho 14:2; Joe 2:12. Saints earnestly seek Ps 27:4; 42:1,2; 43:3; 84:1,2. The wicked commanded to seek Isa 55:6; Jas 4:8. Urge others to seek Isa 2:3; Jer 31:6. Promises connected with Ps 145:18; Isa 55:3; Mt 6:6; Jas 4:8. Blessedness connected with Ps 16:11; 65:4; 73:28. Typified Le 16:12-15; Heb 10:19-22. Exemplified
Adoption.
Is according to promise Ro 9:8; Ga 3:29. Is by faith Ga 3:7,26. Is of God's grace Eze 16:3-6; Ro 4:16,17; Eph 1:5,6,11. Is through Christ Joh 1:12; Ga 4:4,5; Eph 1:5; Heb 2:10,13. Saints predestinated to Ro 8:29; Eph 1:5,11. Of Gentiles, predicted Ho 2:23; Ro 9:24-26; Eph 3:6. The Adopted are gathered together in one by Christ Joh 11:52. New birth connected with Joh 1:12,13. The Holy Spirit is a Witness of Ro 8:16. Being led by the Spirit is an evidence of Ro 8:14. Saints receive the Spirit of Ro 8:15; Ga 4:6. A privilege of saints Joh 1:12; 1Jo 3:1. Saints become brethren of Christ by Joh 20:17; Heb 2:11,12. Saints wait for final consummation of Ro 8:19,23; 1Jo 3:2. Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God De 8:5; 2Sa 7:14; Pr 3:11,12; Heb 12:5-11. God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of Jer 31:1,9,20. Should lead to holiness 2Co 6:17,18; 7:1; Php 2:15; 1Jo 3:2,3. Should produce
Child-like confidence in God. Mt 6:25-34. A desire for God's glory. Mt 5:16. A spirit of prayer. Mt 7:7-11. A love of peace. Mt 5:9. A forgiving spirit. Mt 6:14. A merciful spirit. Lu 6:35,36. An avoidance of ostentation. Mt 6:1-4,6,18.
Confers a new name See Titles of Saints. Nu 6:27; Isa 62:2; Ac 15:17. Entitles to an inheritance Mt 13:43; Ro 8:17; Ga 3:29; 4:7; Eph 3:6. Is to be pleaded in prayer Isa 63:16; Mt 6:9. Illustrated
Moses. Ex 2:10. Esther. Es 2:7.
Affections, The.
Should be set
Upon the house and worship of God. 1Ch 29:3; Ps 26:8; 27:4; 84:1,2. Upon the people of God. Ps 16:3; Ro 12:10; 2Co 7:13-15; 1Th 2:8. Upon heavenly things. Col 3:1,2.
Christ claims the first place in Mt 10:37; Lu 14:26. Enkindled by communion with Christ Lu 24:32. Blessedness of making God the object of Ps 91:14. Should not grow cold Ps 106:12,13; Mt 24:12; Ga 4:15; Re 2:4. Of saints, supremely set on God Ps 42:1; 73:25; 119:10. Of the wicked, not sincerely set on God Isa 58:1,2; Eze 33:31,32; Lu 8:13. Carnal affections should be mortified Ro 8:13; 13:14; 1Co 9:27; Col 3:5; 1Th 4:5. Carnal affections crucified in saints Ro 6:6; Ga 5:24. False teachers seek to captivate Ga 1:10; 4:17; 2Ti 3:6; 2Pe 2:3,18; Re 2:14,20. Of the wicked, are unnatural and perverted Ro 1:31; 2Ti 3:3; 2Pe 2:10.
Afflicted, Duty Toward The.
To sympathise with them Ro 12:15; Ga 6:2. To pity them Job 6:14. To bear them in mind Heb 13:3. To visit them Jas 1:27. To comfort them Job 16:5; 29:25; 2Co 1:4; 1Th 4:18. To relieve them Job 31:19,20; Isa 58:10; Php 4:14; 1Ti 5:10. To protect them Ps 82:3; Pr 22:22; 31:5. Afflicted Saints.
God is a refuge and strength to Ps 27:5,6; Isa 25:4; Jer 16:19; Na 1:7. God comforts Isa 49:13; Jer 31:13; Mt 5:4; 2Co 1:4,5; 7:6. God preserves Ps 34:20. God delivers Ps 34:4,19; Pr 12:13; Jer 39:17,18. Christ is with Joh 14:18. Christ supports 2Ti 4:17; Heb 2:18. Christ comforts Isa 61:2; Mt 11:28-30; Lu 7:13; Joh 14:1; 16:33. Christ preserves Isa 63:9; Lu 21:18. Christ delivers Re 3:10. Should praise God Ps 13:5,6; 56:8-10; 57:6,7; 71:20-23. Should imitate Christ Heb 12:1-3; 1Pe 2:21-23. Should imitate the prophets Jas 5:10. Should be patient Lu 21:19; Ro 12:12; 2Th 1:4; Jas 1:4; 1Pe 2:20. Should be resigned 1Sa 3:18; 2Ki 20:19; Job 1:21; Ps 39:9. Should not despise chastening Job 5:17; Pr 3:11; Heb 12:5. Should acknowledge the justice of their chastisements Ne 9:33; Job 2:10; Isa 64:5-7; La 3:39; Mic 7:9. Should avoid sin Job 34:31,32; Joh 5:14; 1Pe 2:12. Should trust in the goodness of God Job 13:15; Ps 71:20; 2Co 1:9. Should turn and devote themselves to God Ps 116:7-9; Jer 50:3,4; Ho 6:1. Should keep the pious resolutions made during afflictions Ps 66:13-15. Should be frequent in prayer See "Affliction, Prayer Under". Ps 50:15-17. Should take encouragement from former mercies Ps 27:9; 2Co 1:10. Examples of afflicted Saints:
Moses. Heb 11:25. Eli. 1Sa 3:18. Nehemiah. Ne 1:4. Job. Job 1:20-22. David. 2Sa 12:15-23. Paul. Ac 20:22-24; 21:13. Apostles. 1Co 4:13; 2Co 6:4-10.
Affliction, Consolation Under.
Christ is the Author and Giver of Isa 61:2; Joh 14:18; 2Co 1:5. The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of Joh 14:16,17; 15:26; 16:7; Ac 9:31. Promised Isa 51:3,12; 66:13; Eze 14:22,23; Ho 2:14; Zec 1:17. Through the Holy Scriptures Ps 119:50,76; Ro 15:4. By ministers of the gospel Isa 40:1,2; 1Co 14:3; 2Co 1:4,6. Is abundant Ps 71:21; Isa 66:11. Is strong Heb 6:18. Is everlasting 2Th 2:16. Is a cause of praise Isa 12:1; 49:13. Pray for Ps 119:82. Saints should administer to each other 1Th 4:18; 5:11,14. Is sought in vain from the world Ps 69:20; Ec 4:1; La 1:2. To those who mourn for sin Ps 51:17; Isa 1:18; 40:1,2; 61:1; Mic 7:18,19; Lu 4:18. To the troubled in mind Ps 42:5; 94:19; Joh 14:1,27; 16:20,22. To those deserted by friends Ps 27:10; 41:9-12; Joh 14:18; 15:18,19. To the persecuted De 33:27. To the poor Ps 10:14; 34:6,9,10. To the sick Ps 41:3. To the tempted Ro 16:20; 1Co 10:13; 2Co 12:9; Jas 1:12; 4:7; 2Pe 2:9; Re 2:10. In prospect of death Job 19:25,26; Ps 23:4; Joh 14:2; 2Co 5:1; 1Th 4:14; Heb 4:9; Re 7:14-17; 14:13. Under the infirmities of age Ps 71:9,18.
Affliction, Prayer Under.
That God would consider our trouble 2Ki 19:16; Ne 9:32; Ps 9:13; La 5:1. For the presence and support of God Ps 10:1; 102:2. That the Holy Spirit may not be withdrawn Ps 51:11. For divine comfort Ps 4:6; 119:76. For mitigation of troubles Ps 39:12,13. For deliverance Ps 25:17,22; 39:10; Isa 64:9-12; Jer 17:14. For pardon and deliverance from sin Ps 39:8; 51:1; 79:8. That we may be turned to God Ps 80:7; 85:4-6; Jer 31:18. For divine teaching and direction Job 34:32; Ps 27:11; 143:10. For increase of faith Mr 9:24. For mercy Ps 6:2; Hab 3:2. For restoration to joy Ps 51:8,12; 69:29; 90:14,15. For protection and preservation from enemies 2Ki 19:19; 2Ch 20:12; Ps 17:8,9. That we may know the causes of our trouble Job 6:24; 10:2; 13:23,24. That we may be taught the uncertainty of life Ps 39:4. That we may be quickened Ps 143:11.
Afflictions.
God dispenses, as He will Job 11:10; Isa 10:15; 45:7. God regulates the measure of Ps 80:5; Isa 9:1; Jer 46:28. God determines the continuance of Ge 15:13,14; Nu 14:33; Isa 10:25; Jer 29:10. God does not willingly send La 3:33. Man is born to Job 5:6,7; 14:1. Saints appointed to 1Th 3:3. Consequent upon the fall Ge 3:16-19. Sin produces Job 4:8; 20:11; Pr 1:31. Sin visited with 2Sa 12:14; Ps 89:30-32; Isa 57:17; Ac 13:10,11. Often severe Job 16:7-16; Ps 42:7; 66:12; Jon 2:3; Re 7:14. Always less than we deserve Ezr 9:13; Ps 103:10. Frequently terminate in good Ge 50:20; Ex 1:11,12; De 8:15,16; Jer 24:5,6; Eze 20:37. Tempered with mercy Ps 78:38,39; 106:43-46; Isa 30:18-21; La 3:32; Mic 7:7-9; Na 1:12. Saints are to expect Joh 16:33; Ac 14:22. Of saints, are comparatively light Ac 20:23,24; Ro 8:18; 2Co 4:17. Of saints, are but temporary Ps 30:5; 103:9; Isa 54:7,8; Joh 16:20; 1Pe 1:6; 5:10. Saints have joy under Job 5:17; Jas 5:11. Of saints, end in joy and blessedness Ps 126:5,6; Isa 61:2,3; Mt 5:4; 1Pe 4:13,14. Often arise from the profession of the gospel Mt 24:9; Joh 15:21; 2Ti 3:11,12. Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God De 8:5; Ps 119:75; Pr 3:12; 1Co 11:32; Heb 12:6,7; Re 3:19.
Afflictions Made Beneficial.
In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of God Ps 34:19,20; 2Co 4:8-11. In teaching us the will of God Ps 119:71; Isa 26:9; Mic 6:9. In turning us to God De 4:30,31; Ne 1:8,9; Ps 78:34; Isa 10:20,21; Ho 2:6,7. In keeping us from again departing from God Job 34:31,32; Isa 10:20; Eze 14:10,11. In leading us to seek God in prayer Jdj 4:3; Jer 31:18; La 2:17-19; Ho 5:14,15; Jon 2:1. In convincing us of sin Job 36:8,9; Ps 119:67; Lu 15:16-18. In leading us to confession of sin Nu 21:7; Ps 32:5; 51:3,5. In testing and exhibiting our sincerity Job 23:10; Ps 66:10; Pr 17:3. In trying our faith and obedience Ge 22:1,2; Heb 11:17; Ex 15:23-25; De 8:2,16; 1Pe 1:7; Re 2:10. In humbling us De 8:3,16; 2Ch 7:13,14; La 3:19,20; 2Co 12:7. In purifying us Ec 7:2,3; Isa 1:25,26; 48:10; Jer 9:6,7; Zec 13:9; Mal 3:2,3. In exercising our patience Ps 40:1; Ro 5:3; Jas 1:3; 1Pe 2:20. In rendering us fruitful in good works Joh 15:2; Heb 12:10,11. In furthering the gospel Ac 8:3,4; 11:19-21; Php 1:12; 2Ti 2:9,10; 4:16,17. Exemplified
Joseph. Ge 45:5,7,8. Israel. De 8:3,5. Josiah. 2Ki 22:19. Hezekiah. 2Ch 32:25,26. Manasseh. 2Ch 33:12. Jonah. Jon 2:7. Prodigal's son. Lu 15:21.
Afflictions of the Wicked, The.
God holds in derision Ps 37:13; Pr 1:26,27. Are multiplied De 31:17; Job 20:12-18; Ps 32:10. Are continual Job 15:20; Ec 2:23; Isa 32:10. Are often sudden Ps 73:10; Pr 6:15; Isa 30:13; Re 18:10. Are often judicially sent Job 21:17; Ps 107:17; Jer 30:15. Are for examples to others Ps 64:7-9; Zep 3:6,7; 1Co 10:5-11; 2Pe 2:6. Are ineffectual of themselves, for their conversion Ex 9:30; Isa 9:13; Jer 2:30; Hag 2:17. Their persecution of saints, a cause of De 30:7; Ps 55:19; Zec 2:9; 2Th 1:6. Impenitence is a cause of Pr 1:30,31; Eze 24:13; Am 4:6-12; Zec 7:11,12; Re 2:21,22. Sometimes humble them 1Ki 21:27. Frequently harden Ne 9:28,29; Jer 5:3. Produce slavish fear Job 15:24; Ps 73:19; Jer 49:3,5. Saints should not be alarmed at Pr 3:25,26. Exemplified
Ahaziah. 2Ki 1:1-4. Gehazi. 2Ki 5:27. Jehoram. 2Ch 21:12-19. Uzziah. 2Ch 26:19-21. Ahaz, &c. 2Ch 28:5-8,22.
Agriculture or Husbandry.
The occupation of man before the fall Ge 2:15. Rendered laborious by the curse on the earth Ge 3:17-19. Man doomed to labour in, after the fall Ge 3:23. Contributes to the support of all Ec 5:9. The providence of God to be acknowledged in the produce of Jer 5:24; Ho 2:8. Requires
Diligence. Pr 27:23-27; Ec 11:6. Toil. 2Ti 2:6. Patience in waiting. Jas 5:7.
Persons engaged in, called
Husbandmen. 2Ch 26:10. Labourers. Mt 9:37; 20:1.
War destructive to Jer 50:16; 51:23. Patriarchs engaged in Ge 4:2; 9:20. The labour of, supposed to be lessened by Noah Ge 5:29; 9:20. The Jews loved and followed Jdj 6:11; 1Ki 19:19; 2Ch 26:10. Soil of Canaan suited to Ge 13:10; De 8:7-9. Climate of Canaan favourable to De 11:10,11. Was promoted amongst the Jews by
The rights of redemption. Le 25:23-28. Separation from other nations. Ex 33:16. The prohibition against usury. Ex 22:25. The promises of God's blessings on. Le 26:4; De 7:13; 11:14,15.
Not to move landmarks. De 19:14; Pr 22:28. Not to cut down crops of another. De 23:25. Against the trespass of cattle. Ex 22:5. Against injuring the produce of. Ex 22:5.
Not to be engaged in during the Sabbatical year Ex 23:10,11. Produce of, given as rent for land Mt 21:33,34. Produce of, often blasted because of sin Isa 5:10; 7:23; Jer 12:13; Joe 1:10,11. Grief occasioned by the failure of the fruits of Joe 1:11; Am 5:16,17. Produce of, exported 1Ki 5:11; Eze 27:17. Operations in
Ploughing. Job 1:14. Digging. Isa 5:6; Lu 13:8; 16:3. Manuring. Isa 25:10; Lu 14:34,35. Harrowing. Job 39:10; Isa 28:24. Gathering out the stones. Isa 5:2. Sowing. Ec 11:4; Isa 32:20; Mt 13:3. Planting. Pr 31:16; Isa 44:14; Jer 31:5. Watering. De 11:10; 1Co 3:6-8. Weeding. Mt 13:28. Grafting. Ro 11:17-19,24. Pruning. Le 25:3; Isa 5:6; Joh 15:2. Mowing. Ps 129:7; Am 7:1. Reaping. Isa 17:5. Binding. Ge 37:7; Mt 13:30. Gleaning. Le 19:9; Ru 2:3. Stacking. Ex 22:6. Threshing. De 25:4; Jdj 6:11. Winnowing. Ru 3:2; Mt 3:12. Storing in barns. Mt 6:26; 13:30.
The ass. De 22:10. The horse. Isa 28:28.
The harrow. 2Sa 12:31. The mattock. 1Sa 13:20; Isa 7:25. The sickle. De 16:9; 23:25. The pruning-hook. Isa 18:5; Joe 3:10. The fork. 1Sa 13:21. The axe. 1Sa 13:20. The teethed threshing instrument. Isa 41:15. The flail, &c. Isa 28:27. The cart. 1Sa 6:7; Isa 28:27,28. The shovel. Isa 30:24. The sieve. Am 9:9. The fan. Isa 30:24; Mt 3:12.
Culture of the heart. Jer 4:3; Ho 10:12.
Alliance and Society With the Enemies of God.
Lead to idolatry Ex 34:15,16; Nu 25:1-8; De 7:4; Jdj 3:5-7; Re 2:20. Have led to murder and human sacrifice Ps 106:37,38. Provoke the anger of God De 7:4; 31:16,17; 2Ch 19:2; Ezr 9:13,14; Ps 106:29,40; Isa 2:6. Provoke God to leave mean to reap the fruits of them Jos 23:12,13; Jdj 2:1-3. Are ensnaring Ex 23:33; Nu 25:18; De 12:30; 13:6; Ps 106:36. Are enslaved 2Pe 2:18,19. Are defiling Ezr 9:1,2. Are degrading Isa 1:23. Are ruinous to spiritual interest Pr 29:24; Heb 12:14,15; 2Pe 3:17. Are ruinous to moral character 1Co 15:33. Are a proof of folly Pr 12:11. Children who enter into, bring shame upon their parents Pr 28:7. Evil consequences of Pr 28:19; Jer 51:7. The wicked are prone to Ps 50:18; Jer 2:25. The wicked tempt saints to Ne 6:2-4. Sin of, to be confessed, deeply repented of, and forsaken Ezr 10:1-44. Involve saints in their guiltiness 2Jo 1:9-11; Re 18:4. Involve saints in their punishment Nu 16:26; Jer 51:6; Re 18:4. Unbecoming in those called saints 2Ch 19:2; 2Co 6:14-16; Php 2:15. Exhortations to shun all inducements to Pr 1:10-15; 4:14,15; 2Pe 3:17. Exhortations to hate and avoid Pr 14:7; Ro 16:17; 1Co 5:9-11; Eph 5:6,7; 1Ti 6:5; 2Ti 3:5. A call to come out from Nu 16:26; Ezr 10:11; Jer 51:6,45; 2Co 6:17; 2Th 3:6; Re 18:4. Means of preservation from Pr 2:10-20; 19:27. Blessedness of avoiding Ps 1:1. Blessedness of forsaking Ezr 9:12; Pr 9:6; 2Co 6:17,18. Saints grieve to meet with, in their intercourse with the world Ps 57:4; 120:5,6; 2Pe 2:7,8. Saints grieve to witness in their brethren Ge 26:35; Ezr 9:3; 10:6. Saints hate and avoid Ps 26:4,5; 31:6; 101:7; Re 2:2. Saints deprecate Ge 49:6; Ps 6:8; 15:4; 101:4,7; 119:115; 139:19. Saints are separate from Ex 33:16; Ezr 6:21. Saints should be circumspect when unintentionally thrown into Mt 10:16; Col 4:5; 1Pe 2:12. Pious parents prohibit, to their children Ge 28:1. Persons in authority should denounce Ezr 10:9-11; Ne 13:23-27. Punishment of Nu 33:56; De 7:4; Jos 23:13; Jdj 2:3; 3:5-8; Ezr 9:7,14; Ps 106:41,42; Re 2:16,22,23. Exemplified
Rehoboam. 1Ki 12:8,9. Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 18:3; 19:2; 20:35-37. Jehoram. 2Ch 21:6. Ahaziah. 2Ch 22:3-5. Israelites. Ezr 9:1,2. Israel. Eze 44:7. Judas Iscariot. Mt 26:14-16.
Nehemiah, &c. Ne 6:2-4; 10:29-31. David. Ps 101:4-7; 119:115. Jeremiah. Jer 15:17. Joseph of Arimathaea. Lu 23:51. Church of Ephesus. Re 2:6.
Sons of the Priests. Ezr 10:18,19.
Ahaziah. 2Ch 22:7,8. Judas Iscariot. Ac 1:18.
Altars.
To be made of earth, or unhewn stone Ex 20:24,25; De 27:5,6. Of brick, hateful to God Isa 65:3. Natural rocks sometimes used as Jdj 6:19-21; 13:19,20. Were not to have steps up to them Ex 20:26. For idolatrous worship, often erected on roofs of houses 2Ki 23:12; Jer 19:13; 32:29. Idolaters planted groves near Jdj 6:30; 1Ki 16:32,33; 2Ki 21:3. The Jews not to plant groves near De 16:21. For idolatrous worship, to be destroyed Ex 34:13; De 7:5. Probable origin of inscriptions on De 27:8. Mentioned in scripture
Of Abraham. Ge 12:7,8; 13:18; 22:9. Of Isaac. Ge 26:25. Of Jacob. Ge 33:20; 35:1,3,7. Of Moses. Ex 17:15; 24:4. Of Balaam. Nu 23:1,14,29. Of Joshua. Jos 8:30,31. Of the temple of Solomon. 2Ch 4:1,19. Of the second temple. Ezr 3:2,3. Of Reubenites, &c east of Jordan. Jos 22:10. Of Gideon. Jdj 6:26,27. Of the people of Israel. Jdj 21:4. Of Samuel. 1Sa 7:17. Of David. 2Sa 24:21,25. Of Jeroboam at Bethel. 1Ki 12:33. Of Ahaz. 2Ki 16:10-12. Of the Athenians. Ac 17:23. For burnt-offering. Ex 27:1-8. For incense. Ex 30:1-6.
Afforded no protection to murderers Ex 21:14; 1Ki 2:18-34.
Altar of Burnt Offering, The.
Horns on the corners of Ex 27:2; 38:2. Covered with brass Ex 27:2. All its vessels of brass Ex 27:3; 38:3. A net-working grate of brass placed in Ex 27:4,5; 38:4. Furnished with rings and staves Ex 27:6,7; 38:5-7. Made after a divine pattern Ex 27:8. Called
The altar of God. Ps 43:4. The altar of the Lord. Mal 2:13.
Sanctified by God Ex 29:44. Anointed and sanctified with holy oil Ex 40:10; Le 8:10,11. Cleansed and purified with blood Ex 29:36,37. Was most holy Ex 40:10. Sanctified whatever touched it Ex 29:37. All sacrifices to be offered on Ex 29:38-42; Isa 56:7. All gifts to be presented at Mt 5:23,24. Nothing polluted or defective to be offered on Le 22:22; Mal 1:7,8. Offering at the dedication of Nu 7:1-89. The fire upon
Was continually burning. Le 6:13. Consumed the sacrifices. Le 1:8,9.
The blood of sacrifices put on the horns and poured at the foot of Ex 29:12; Le 4:7,18,25; 8:15. The priests
Derived support from. 1Co 9:13.
The Jews condemned for swearing lightly by Mt 23:18,19. A type of Christ Heb 13:10.
Altar of Incense.
Covered with Gold Ex 30:3; 37:26. Top of, surrounded with a crown of gold Ex 30:3; 37:26. Had four rings of gold under the crown for the staves Ex 30:4; 37:27. Staves of, covered with gold Ex 30:5. Called the golden altar Ex 39:38. Placed before the vail in the outer sanctuary Ex 30:6; 40:5,26. Said to be before the Lord Le 4:7; 1Ki 9:25. Anointed with holy oil Ex 30:26,27. The priest burned incense on every morning and evening Ex 30:7,8. No strange incense nor any sacrifice to be offered on Ex 30:9. Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year Ex 30:10; Le 16:18,19. The blood of all sin offerings put on the horns of Le 4:7,18. Punishment for
Unauthorised offering on. 2Ch 26:16-19.
A type of Christ Re 8:3; 9:3.
Amalekites, The.
Character of
Oppressive. Jdj 10:12. Warlike and Cruel. 1Sa 15:33.
A powerful and influential nation Nu 24:7. Possessed cities 1Sa 15:5. COUNTRY of
Extended from Havilah to Shur. 1Sa 15:7. Was the scene of ancient warfare. Ge 14:7.
Were the first to oppose Israel Ex 17:8. Discomfited at Rephidim through the intercession of Moses Ex 17:9-13. Doomed to utter destruction for opposing Israel Ex 17:14,16; De 25:19. Their utter destruction foretold Nu 24:20. Presumption of Israel punished by Nu 14:45. United with Eglon against Israel Jdj 3:13. Part of their possessions taken by Ephraim Jdj 5:14; 12:15. With Midian, oppressed Israel Jdj 6:3-5. Overcome by Gideon Jdj 6:33,34; 7:21,22. Saul
Commissioned to destroy. 1Sa 15:1-3. Massacred. 1Sa 15:4-8. Condemned for not utterly destroying. 1Sa 15:9-26; 28:18.
Invaded by David 1Sa 27:8,9. Pillaged and burned Ziklag 1Sa 30:1,2. Pursued and slain by David 1Sa 30:10-20. Spoil taken from, consecrated 2Sa 8:11,12. Confederated against Israel Ps 83:7. Remnant of, completely destroyed during the reign of Hezekiah 1Ch 4:41-43.
Ambition.
Christ condemns Mt 18:1,3,4; 20:25,26; 23:11,12. Saints avoid Ps 131:1,2. Vanity of Job 20:5-9; 24:24; Ps 49:11-20. Leads to strife and contention Jas 4:1,2. Punishment of Pr 17:19; Isa 14:12-15; Eze 31:10,11; Ob 1:3,4. Connected with
Covetousness. Hab 2:8,9. Cruelty. Hab 2:12.
Builders of Babel. Ge 11:4. Miriam and Aaron. Nu 12:2. Korah, &c. Nu 16:3. Absalom. 2Sa 15:4; 18:18. Adonijah. 1Ki 1:5. Sennacherib. 2Ki 19:23. Shebna. Isa 22:16. Sons of Zebedee. Mt 20:21. Antichrist. 2Th 2:4. Diotrephes. 3Jo 1:9.
Ammonites, The.
Called the
Children of Ammon. Jer 25:21.
Country of
Bordered on the Amorites. Nu 21:24. Was fertile. Jer 49:4. Well fortified. Nu 21:24. Half of, given to the Gadites. Jos 13:25.
Proud and reproachful. Zep 2:10. Vindictive. Eze 25:3,6. Fond of ornaments. 2Ch 20:25. Idolatrous. Jdj 10:6; 1Ki 11:7,33; 2Ki 23:13. Superstitious. Jer 27:3,9.
Ai. Jer 49:3.
No covenant to made with. De 23:6. Not to be distressed. De 2:19; 2Ch 20:10.
With the Philistines oppressed Israel for eighteen years Jdj 10:6-9. Jephthah raised up to deliver Israel from Jdj 10:15-18; 11:4-33. Proposed a disgraceful treaty to Jabesh-gilead 1Sa 11:1-3. Saul's victories over 1Sa 11:11; 14:47. Ill-treated David's ambassadors 2Sa 10:1-4. Hired the Syrians against David 2Sa 10:6. Victories of Joab over 2Sa 10:7-14; 12:26-29. The royal treasure of, taken 2Sa 12:30. Of Rabbah reduced to hard bondage 2Sa 12:31. Spoil of, consecrated to God 2Sa 8:11,12. One of David's mighty men was of 2Sa 23:37. Solomon intermarried with, and introduced idols of into Israel 1Ki 11:1-5. Confederated against Jehoshaphat 2Ch 20:1; Ps 83:7. Miraculous defeat of 2Ch 20:5-24. Submitted to Uzziah 2Ch 26:8. Defeated by Jotham 2Ch 27:5. Seized upon the possessions of Gad Jer 49:1. Aided the Chaldeans against Judah 2Ki 24:2. Vexed the Jews after captivity Ne 4:3,7,8. The Jews reprobated for intermarrying with Ezr 9:1-3; Ne 13:23-28. Predictions respecting
Destructions for hatred to Israel. Eze 25:2-10; Zep 2:8,9. Punishment for oppressive cruelty. Jer 49:1-5; Am 1:13-15. Restoration. Jer 49:6. Subjection to the Jews. Isa 11:14.
Amorites, The.
One of the seven nations of Canaan Ge 15:21; Ex 3:8,17. Governed by many independent kings Jos 5:1; 9:10. Kings of, great and powerful Ps 136:18,20. Originally inhabited a mountain district in the south Nu 13:29; De 1:7,20; Jdj 1:36. Acquired an extensive territory from Moab east of Jordan Nu 21:26,30. Had many and strong cities Nu 32:17,33. Of gigantic strength and stature Am 2:9. Character of
Idolatrous. Jos 24:15.
Joined Abraham against the kings Ge 14:13,24. Jacob took a portion from Ge 48:22. Forbearance of God towards Ge 15:16. Doomed to utter destruction De 20:17,18. Refused a passage to Israel Nu 21:21-23; De 2:30. Deprived of their eastern territory by Israel Nu 21:24-35. Land of, given to Reubenites, &c Jos 13:15-31. Western kings of, confederated against Israel Jos 10:1-5. Miraculous overthrow of Jos 10:11-14. Kings of, degraded and slain Jos 10:24-27. The Gibeonites a tribe of, deceived Israel into a league 2Sa 21:2, Jos 9:3-16. The Israelites unable to expel, but extracted tribute from Jdj 1:34,35. Had peace with Israel in the days of Samuel 1Sa 7:14. Brought into bondage by Solomon 1Ki 9:20,21. Ahab followed the abominations of 1Ki 21:26. Manasseh exceeded abominations of 2Ki 21:11. The Jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with Ezr 9:1,2. Descent from, illustrative of man's natural state Eze 16:3.
Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly.
Are transitory Job 21:12,13; Heb 11:25. Are all vanity Ec 2:11. Choke the word of God in the heart Lu 8:14. Formed a part of idolatrous worship Ex 32:4,6,19; 1Co 10:7; Jdj 16:23-25. Lead to
Poverty. Pr 21:17. Disregard of the judgments and works of God. Isa 5:12; Am 6:1-6.
Are likely to lead to greater evil Job 1:5; Mt 14:6-8. The wicked seek for happiness in Ec 2:1,8. Indulgence in
A characteristic of the wicked. Isa 47:8; Eph 4:17,19; 2Ti 3:4; Tit 3:3; 1Pe 4:3. A proof of spiritual death. 1Ti 5:6. An abuse of riches. Jas 5:1,5.
Shunned by the saints 1Pe 4:3. Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked 1Pe 4:4. Denounced by God Isa 5:11,12. Punishment of Ec 11:9; 2Pe 2:13. Renunciation of, Exemplified
Anakim, The.
Were called Divided into three tribes Jos 15:14.Inhabited the mountains of Judah Jos 11:21. Hebron, chief city of Jos 14:15; 21:11. Of gigantic strength and stature De 2:10,11,21. Israel terrified by Nu 14:1; 13:33. Hebron a possession of, given to Caleb for his faithfulness Jos 14:6-14. Driven from Hebron by Caleb Jos 15:13,14. Driven from Kirjathsepher or Debir by Othniel Jos 15:15-17; Jdj 1:12,13. Almost annihilated Jos 11:21,22.
Angels.
Worship God and Christ Ne 9:6; Php 2:9-11; Heb 1:6. Are ministering Spirits 1Ki 19:5; Ps 68:17; 104:4; Lu 16:22; Ac 12:7-11; 27:23; Heb 1:7,14. Communicate the will of God and Christ Da 8:16,17; 9:21-23; 10:11; 12:6,7; Mt 2:13,20; Lu 1:19,28; Ac 5:20; 8:26; 10:5; 27:23; Re 1:1. Obey the will of God Ps 103:20; Mt 6:10. Execute the purposes of God Nu 22:22; Ps 103:21; Mt 13:39-42; 28:2; Joh 5:4; Re 5:2. Execute the judgments of God 2Sa 24:16; 2Ki 19:35; Ps 35:5,6; Ac 12:23; Re 16:1. Celebrate the praises of God Job 38:7; Ps 148:2; Isa 6:3; Lu 2:13,14; Re 5:11,12; 7:11,12. The law given by the ministration of Ps 68:17; Ac 7:53; Heb 2:2. Announced
The birth of Christ. Lu 2:10-12. The resurrection of Christ. Mt 28:5-7; Lu 24:23. The ascension and second coming of Christ. Ac 1:11. The conception of John the Baptist. Lu 1:13,36.
Are subject to Christ Eph 1:21; Col 1:16; 2:10; 1Pe 3:22. Shall execute the purposes of Christ Mt 13:41; 24:31. Shall attend Christ at his second coming Mt 16:27; 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2Th 1:7. Know and delight in the gospel of Christ Eph 3:9,10; 1Ti 3:16; 1Pe 1:12. Ministration of, obtained by prayer Mt 26:53; Ac 12:5,7. Rejoice over every repentant sinner Lu 15:7,10. Have charge over the children of God Ps 34:7; 91:11,12; Da 6:22; Mt 18:10. Are of different orders Isa 6:2; 1Th 4:16; 1Pe 3:22; Jude 1:9; Re 12:7. Not to be worshipped Col 2:18; Re 19:10; 22:9. Are examples of meekness 2Pe 2:11; Jude 1:9. Are wise 2Sa 14:20. Are mighty Ps 103:20. Are holy Mt 25:31. Are elect 1Ti 5:21. Are innumerable Job 25:3; Heb 12:22.
Anger.
A work of the flesh Ga 5:20. A characteristic of fools Pr 12:16; 14:29; 27:3; Ec 7:9. Connected with
Cruelty. Ge 49:7; Pr 27:3,4. Clamour and evil-speaking. Eph 4:31. Malice and blasphemy. Col 3:8. Strife and contention. Pr 21:19; 29:22; 30:33.
Grievous words stir up Jdj 12:4; 2Sa 19:43; Pr 15:1. Should not betray us into sin Ps 37:8; Eph 4:26. In prayer be free from 1Ti 2:8. May be averted by wisdom Pr 29:8. Meekness pacifies Pr 15:1; Ec 10:4. Children should not be provoked to Eph 6:4; Col 3:21. Be slow to Pr 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; Tit 1:7; Jas 1:19. Avoid those given to Ge 49:6; Pr 22:24. Justifiable, Exemplified
Jacob. Ge 31:36. Moses. Ex 11:8; 32:19; Le 10:16; Nu 16:15. Nehemiah. Ne 5:6; 13:17,25.
Esau. Ge 27:45. Simeon and Levi. Ge 49:5-7. Moses. Nu 20:10,11. Balaam. Nu 22:27. Saul. 1Sa 20:30. Ahab. 1Ki 21:4. Naaman. 2Ki 5:11. Asa. 2Ch 16:10. Uzziah. 2Ch 26:19. Haman. Es 3:5. Nebuchadnezzar. Da 3:13. Jonah. Jon 4:4. Herod. Mt 2:16. Jews. Lu 4:28. High Priest, &c. Ac 5:17; 7:54.
Anger of God, The.
Is averted from them that believe Joh 3:14-18; Ro 3:25; 5:1. Is averted upon confession of sin and repentance Job 33:27,28; Ps 106:43-45; Jer 3:12,13; 18:7,8; 31:18-20; Joe 2:12-14; Lu 15:18-20. Is slow Ps 103:8; Isa 48:9; Jon 4:2; Na 1:3. Is righteous Ps 58:10,11; La 1:18; Ro 2:6,8; 3:5,6; Re 16:6,7. The justice of, not to be questioned Ro 9:18,20,22. Manifested in terrors Ex 14:24; Ps 76:6-8; Jer 10:10; La 2:20-22. Manifested in judgments and afflictions Job 21:17; Ps 78:49-51; 90:7; Isa 9:19; Jer 7:20; Eze 7:19; Heb 3:17. Cannot be resisted Job 9:13; 14:13; Ps 76:7; Na 1:6. Aggravated by continual provocation Nu 32:14. Specially reserved for the day of wrath Zep 1:14-18; Mt 25:41; Ro 2:5,8; 2Th 1:8; Re 6:17; 11:18; 19:15. Against
Those who forsake him. Ezr 8:22; Isa 1:4. Unbelief. Ps 78:21,22; Heb 3:18,19; Joh 3:36. Impenitence. Ps 7:12; Pr 1:30,31; Isa 9:13,14; Ro 2:5. Apostasy. Heb 10:26,27. Idolatry. De 29:20,27,28; 32:19,20,22; Jos 23:16; 2Ki 22:17; Ps 78:58,59; Jer 44:3. Sin, in saints. Ps 89:30-32; 90:7-9; 99:8; 102:9,10; Isa 47:6.
Folly of provoking Jer 7:19; 1Co 10:22. To be dreaded Ps 2:12; 76:7; 90:11; Mt 10:28. To be deprecated Ex 32:11; Ps 6:1; 38:1; 74:1,2; Isa 64:9. Removal of, should be prayed for Ps 39:10; 79:5; 80:4; Da 9:16; Hab 3:2. Tempered with mercy to saints Ps 30:5; Isa 26:20; 54:8; 57:15,16; Jer 30:11; Mic 7:11. To be born with submission 2Sa 24:17; La 3:39,43; Mic 7:9. Should lead to repentance Isa 42:24,25; Jer 4:8. Exemplified against
Builders of Babel. Ge 11:8. Cities of the plain. Ge 19:24,25. Egyptians. Ex 7:20; 8:6,16,24; 9:3,9,23; 10:13,22; 12:29; 14:27. Israelites. Ex 32:35; Nu 11:1,33; 14:40-45; 21:6; 25:9; 2Sa 24:1,15. Enemies of Israel. 1Sa 5:6; 7:10. Nadab, &c. Le 10:2. The Spies. Nu 14:37. Korah, &c. Nu 16:31,35. Aaron and Miriam. Nu 12:9,10. Five Kings. Jos 10:25. Abimelech. Jdj 9:56. Men of Bethshemesh. 1Sa 6:19. Saul. 1Sa 31:6. Uzzah. 2Sa 6:7. Saul's family. 2Sa 21:1. Sennacherib. 2Ki 19:28,35,37.
Anointing.
With ointment Joh 11:2. Was used for
Refreshing the body. 2Ch 28:15. Purifying the body. Es 2:12; Isa 57:9. Curing the sick. Mr 6:13; Jas 5:14. Healing wounds. Isa 1:6; Lu 10:34. Preparing weapons for war. Isa 21:5. Preparing the dead for burial. Mt 26:12; Mr 16:1; Lu 23:56. The Jews were very fond of. Pr 27:9; Am 6:6.
The face. Ps 104:15. The feet. Lu 7:38,39; Joh 12:3. The eyes. Re 3:18.
Most expensive. 2Ki 20:13; Am 6:6; Joh 12:3,5. Prepared by the apothecary. Ec 10:1. An article of commerce. Eze 27:17; Re 18:13. Neglected in times of affliction. 2Sa 12:20; 14:2; Da 10:3.
A token of joy Ec 9:7,8. Deprivation of, threatened as a punishment De 28:40; Mic 6:15. Why recommended by Christ in times of Fasting Mt 6:17,18.
Anointing of the Holy Spirit.
That christ should receive
Fulfilled. Lu 4:18,21; Ac 4:27; 10:38; Heb 1:9.
Saints receive Isa 61:3; 1Jo 2:20. Is abiding in saints 1Jo 2:27. Guides into all truth 1Jo 2:27. Typified Ex 40:13-15; Le 8:12; 1Sa 16:13; 1Ki 19:16.
Anointing, Sacred.
Consecrates to God's service Ex 30:29. Persons who received
Priests. Ex 40:13-15. Kings. Jdj 9:8; 1Sa 9:16; 1Ki 1:34.
Brazen altar. Ex 29:36; 40:10. Brazen laver. Ex 40:11.
Not to be injured or insulted. 1Sa 24:6; 26:9; 2Sa 1:14,15; 19:21.
Compounded by the priests. 1Ch 9:30. An holy anointing oil for ever. Ex 30:25,31. Not to be imitated. Ex 30:32. To be put on no stranger. Ex 30:33. Jews condemned for imitating. Eze 23:41.
Of saints with the Holy Spirit. 1Jo 2:27.
Antichrist.
Denies the incarnation of Christ 1Jo 4:3; 2Jo 1:7. Spirit of, prevalent in apostolic times 1Jo 2:18. Deceit, a characteristic of 2Jo 1:7.
Apostates.
Persecution tends to make Mt 24:9,10; Lu 8:13. A worldly spirit tends to make 2Ti 4:10. Never belonged to Christ 1Jo 2:19. Saints do not become Ps 44:18,19; Heb 6:9; 10:39. It is impossible to restore Heb 6:4-6. Guilt and punishment of Zep 1:4-6; Heb 10:25-31,39; 2Pe 2:17,20-22. Cautions against becoming Heb 3:12; 2Pe 3:17. Shall abound in the latter days Mt 24:12; 2Th 2:3; 1Ti 4:1-3. Exemplified
Professed disciples. Joh 6:66. Hymenaeus and Alexander. 1Ti 1:19,20.
Apostles, The.
Ordained by Christ Mr 3:14; Joh 15:16. Received their title from Christ Lu 6:13. Called by
Christ. Mt 10:1; Mr 3:13; Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5. The Holy Spirit. Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5.
Selected from obscure stations Mt 4:18. Sent first to the house of Israel Mt 10:5,6; Lu 24:47; Ac 13:46. Sent to preach the gospel to all nations Mt 28:19,20; Mr 16:15; 2Ti 1:11. Christ always present with Mt 28:20. Warned against a timid profession of Christ Mt 10:27-33. The Holy Spirit given to Joh 20:22; Ac 2:1-4; 9:17. Guided by the Spirit into all truth Joh 14:26; 15:26; 16:13. Instructed by the Spirit to answer adversaries Mt 10:19,20; Lu 12:11,12. Specially devoted to the office of the ministry Ac 6:4; 20:27. Humility urged upon Mt 20:26,27; Mr 9:33-37; Lu 22:24-30. Self-denial urged upon Mt 10:37-39. Mutual love urged upon Joh 15:17. Equal authority given to each of Mt 16:19; 18:18; 2Co 11:5. Were not of the world Joh 15:19; 17:16. Were hated by the world Mt 10:22; 24:9; Joh 15:18. Persecutions and sufferings of Mt 10:16,18; Lu 21:16; Joh 15:20; 16:2. Saw Christ in the flesh Lu 1:2; Ac 1:22; 1Co 9:1; 1Jo 1:1. Witnesses of the resurrection and ascension of Christ Lu 24:33-41,51; Ac 1:2-9; 10:40,41; 1Co 15:8. Empowered to work miracles Mt 10:1,8; Mr 16:20; Lu 9:1; Ac 2:43.
Ark of the Covenant.
Entirely covered with gold Ex 25:11; 37:2. Surrounded with a crown of gold Ex 25:11. Furnished with rings and staves Ex 25:12-15; 37:3-5. Tables of testimony alone placed in Ex 25:16,21; 1Ki 8:9,21; 2Ch 5:10; Heb 9:4. Mercy-seat laid upon Ex 25:21; 26:34. Placed in the Holy of Holies Ex 26:33; 40:21; Heb 9:3,4. The pot of manna and Aaron's rod laid up before Heb 9:4; Ex 16:33,34; Nu 17:10. A copy of the law laid in the side of De 31:26. Anointed with sacred oil Ex 30:26. Covered with the vail by the priests before removal Nu 4:5,6. Was called the
Ark of God's strength. 2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:8. Ark of the covenant of the Lord. Nu 10:33. Ark of the testimony. Ex 30:6; Nu 7:89.
Esteemed the glory of Israel 1Sa 4:21,22. Was holy 2Ch 35:3. Sanctified its resting place 2Ch 8:11. The Israelites enquired of the Lord before Jos 7:6-9; Jdj 20:27; 1Ch 13:3. Was carried
Before the Israelites in their journeys. Nu 10:33; Jos 3:6. Sometimes to the camp in war. 1Sa 4:4,5.
Protecting of, rewarded 1Ch 13:14. Captured by the Philistines 1Sa 4:11. Miracles connected with
Fall of the walls of Jericho. Jos 6:6-20. Fall of Dagon. 1Sa 5:1-4. Philistines plagued. 1Sa 5:6-12. Manner of its restoration. 1Sa 6:1-18.
Removed from Kirjath-jearim to the house of Obed-edom 2Sa 6:1-11. David made a tent for 2Sa 6:17; 1Ch 15:1. Brought into the city of David 2Sa 6:12-15; 1Ch 15:25-28. Brought by Solomon into the temple with great solemnity 1Ki 8:1-6; 2Ch 5:2-9. A type of Christ Ps 40:8; Re 11:19.
Armies.
Ancient, often numerous Jos 11:4; 1Sa 13:5. Of different nations often confederated Jos 9:2; 10:5; Jdj 3:13; 1Ki 20:1. Troops often hired for 1Ch 19:7; 2Ch 25:6. Were composed of
Spearmen or heavy troops. Ps 68:30; Ac 23:23. Cavalry. Ex 14:9; 1Ki 20:20. War chariots. Jos 17:16; Jdj 4:3.
Furnished with standards Song 6:4; Isa 10:18; Jer 4:21. Accompanied by beasts of burden and wagons for baggage Jdj 7:12; 2Ki 7:7; Eze 23:2. Generally in three divisions Ge 14:15; Job 1:17. Were led by
Experienced captains. 2Ki 18:17,24.
Power of Kings. 2Ch 32:9. Hosts. Jos 10:5; Jdj 8:10. Bands. 2Ki 24:2; 1Ch 7:4.
Often went on foreign service Jer 5:15; 50:3. Marched
With order and precision. Isa 5:27; Joe 2:7,8. With rapidity. Jer 48:40; Hab 1:8. With noise and tumult. Isa 17:12,13; Joe 2:5.
Besieging cities. De 20:12; Isa 29:3. Assaulting cities. Jos 7:3,4; Jdj 9:45.
Commenced battles with a shout 1Sa 17:20; 2Ch 13:15; Jer 51:14. Toil and fatigue often endured by Eze 29:18. Divided the spoil Ex 15:9; Zec 14:1. Sent out foraging parties 2Ki 5:2. Exercised savage cruelties on the vanquished Jer 50:42; La 5:11-13; Am 1:13. Frequently the instrument of God's vengeance Isa 13:5. In latter ages received pay Lu 3:14; 1Co 9:7. Encamped
Before cities. Jos 10:5; 1Sa 11:1.
Devastation occasioned by Isa 37:18; Jer 5:17. Often destroyed by
Themselves through divine intervention. Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 14:15,16; 2Ch 20:23. Supernatural means. Jos 10:11; 2Ki 19:35. Brought their idols with them. 1Ch 14:12.
Waters of a river. Isa 8:7. Caterpillars. Jer 51:14,27. Grasshoppers. Jdj 6:3-5; 7:12. Locusts. Isa 33:4; Re 9:3,7. Flies. Isa 7:18,19. Clouds. Eze 38:9-16. Overflowing torrents. Isa 28:2; Da 11:10,26.
The Church. Da 8:10-13; Song 6:4,10. Numerous and heavy afflictions. Job 19:12.
Armies of Israel, The.
Collected by
Special messengers. Jdj 6:35; 2Sa 20:14. Extraordinary means. Jdj 19:29; 20:1; 1Sa 11:7.
Called
The armies of the living God. 1Sa 17:26. Composed of infantry. Nu 11:21; Jdj 5:15. Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after David's reign. 1Ki 1:5; 4:26.
Van and rear. Jos 6:9. Companies of thousands, &c. Nu 31:14; 2Ki 1:9,11; 1Ch 13:1; 27:1.
Often led by the king in person 1Sa 8:20; 15:4,5; 2Sa 12:29; 1Ki 22:1-53. Inferior officers of, appointed by
The king. 2Sa 18:1; 2Ch 25:5. The captain of the host. 2Sa 18:11; 2Ki 4:13.
Persons exempted from serving in
Who had planted a vineyard. De 20:6. Who were lately betrothed. De 20:7. Who were newly married. De 24:5.
Refusing to join, often punished Jdj 21:5,8-11; 1Sa 11:7. The fearful allowed to leave De 20:8; Jdj 7:3. Sometimes consisted of the whole nation Jdj 20:11; 1Sa 11:7. Strict discipline observed in Jos 7:16-21; 1Sa 14:24-44. Educated in the art of war Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3. Often supplied with arms from public armouries 2Ch 11:12; 26:14. Before going to war
Required to keep from iniquity. De 23:9. Consulted the Lord. Jdj 1:1; 20:27,28. Encouraged by their commanders. 2Ch 20:20.
Attended by priest with trumpets Nu 10:9; 31:6; 2Ch 13:13,14. Praises of God often sung before 2Ch 20:21,22. Often disposed to battle with Judgment, &c 2Sa 10:9. Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded Jos 15:16; 1Sa 17:25; 18:17; 2Sa 18:11; 1Ch 11:6. Men selected from, for difficult enterprises Ex 17:9; Nu 31:5,6; Jos 7:4; 8:3; Jdj 7:5,6; 2Sa 17:1. Directed in their movements by God Jos 8:1,2; Jdj 1:2; 2Sa 5:25; 1Ch 14:16. With the aid of God all-powerful Le 26:3,7,8; De 7:24; 32:30; Jos 1:5. Without God easily overcome Le 26:17; Nu 14:42,45. Mode of supplying
Food sent by their families. 1Sa 17:17. Contribution levied. Jdj 8:5; 1Sa 25:4-8. By presents. 2Sa 17:27-29.
Purified on returning from war Nu 31:19-24. Disbanded after war 1Sa 13:2; 1Ki 22:36. Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings 1Sa 13:1,2; 1Ch 27:1-15.
Arms, Military.
Offensive
Two-edged sword. Ps 149:6; Pr 5:4. Dagger. Jdj 3:16,21,22. Dart or javelin. 1Sa 18:10,11; 2Sa 18:14. Spear or lance. 1Sa 26:7; Jer 50:42. Battle-axe. Eze 26:9; Jer 51:20. Bow and arrows. Ge 48:22; 1Ki 22:34. Sling. 1Sa 17:50; 2Ki 3:25. Hand staff. Mt 26:47. Called weapons of war. 2Sa 1:27. Called instruments of war. 1Ch 12:33,37. Called instruments of death. Ps 7:13.
Coat of mail, breastplate, habergeon, or brigandine. 1Sa 17:5,38; Ex 28:32; Jer 46:4; Re 9:9. Girdle. 1Sa 18:4; 2Sa 18:11. Target. 1Sa 17:6. Greaves. 1Sa 17:6. Shield. 1Ki 10:16,17; 14:26,27. Buckler. 1Ch 5:18; Eze 26:8. Called harness. 1Ki 22:34. Called armour. Lu 11:22.
Engines for casting stones, &c. 2Ch 26:15.
Put on at the first alarm Isa 8:9; Jer 46:3,4. Armouries built for 2Ki 20:13; Song 4:4. Great stores of, prepared 2Ch 32:5. Were provided
From the public arsenals. 2Ch 11:12; 26:14.
Before using
Burnished. Jer 46:4; Eze 21:9-11,28. Anointed. Isa 21:5.
Hung of the walls of cities Eze 27:10,11. Of the vanquished
Sometimes kept as trophies. 1Sa 17:54. Sometime burned. Eze 39:9,10.
Inferior to wisdom Ec 9:18. Illustrative of
Spiritual weapons. 2Co 10:4; Eph 6:17. Judgments of God. Isa 13:5; Jer 50:25.
Arrows.
Called shafts Isa 49:2. Sharp Ps 120:4; Isa 5:28. Bright and polished Isa 49:2; Jer 51:11. Sometimes poisoned Job 6:4. Carried in a quiver Ge 27:3; Isa 49:2; Jer 5:16; La 3:13. Discharged
From engines. 2Ch 26:15. At a mark for amusement. 1Sa 20:20-22. At the beasts of the earth. Ge 27:3. Against enemies. 2Ki 19:32; Jer 50:14. With great force. Nu 24:8; 2Ki 9:24.
The ancients divined by Eze 21:21. Illustrative
Of the word of Christ. Ps 45:5. Of God's judgment. De 32:23-42; Ps 7:13; 21:12; 64:7; Eze 5:16. Of severe afflictions. Job 6:4; Ps 38:2. Of bitter words. Ps 64:3. Of slanderous tongues. Jer 9:8. Of false witnesses. Pr 25:18. Of devices of the wicked. Ps 11:2. Of young children. Ps 127:5. Of lightnings. Ps 77:17,18; Hab 3:11. (Broken), of destruction of power. Ps 76:3. (Falling from the hand), of the paralysing power. Eze 39:3.
Arts of The.
Armourer 1Sa 8:12. Baker Ge 40:1; 1Sa 8:13. Brick-maker Ge 11:3; Ex 5:7,8,18. Brazier Ge 4:22; 2Ti 4:14. Blacksmith Ge 4:22; 1Sa 13:19. Carver Ex 31:5; 1Ki 6:18. Carpenter 2Sa 5:11; Mr 6:3. Calker Eze 27:9,27. Confectioner 1Sa 8:13. Dyer Ex 25:5. Embroiderer Ex 35:35; 38:23. Embalmer Ge 50:2,3,26. Engraver Ex 28:11; Isa 49:16; 2Co 3:7. Founder Jdj 17:4; Jer 10:9. Fuller 2Ki 18:17; Mr 9:3. Gardener Jer 29:5; Joh 20:15. Goldsmith Isa 40:19. Husbandman Ge 4:2; 9:20. Mariner, &c Eze 27:8,9. Mason 2Sa 5:11; 2Ch 24:12. Musician 1Sa 18:6; 1Ch 15:16. Potter Isa 64:8; Jer 18:3; La 4:2; Zec 11:13. Refiner of metals 1Ch 28:18; Mal 3:2,3. Rope maker Jdj 16:11. Silversmith Ac 19:24. Stone cutter Ex 20:25; 1Ch 22:15. Ship builder 1Ki 9:26. Smelter of metals Job 28:2. Spinner Ex 35:25; Pr 31:19. Tailor Ex 28:3. Tanner Ac 9:43; 10:6. Tent-maker Ge 4:20; Ac 18:3. Weaver Ex 35:35; Joh 19:23. Wine-maker Ne 13:15; Isa 63:3. Writer Jdj 5:14.
Ascension of Christ, The.
Foretold by himself Joh 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17. Forty days after his resurrection Ac 1:3. Described Ac 1:9. From Mount Olivet Lu 24:50; Mr 11:1; Ac 1:12. While blessing his disciples Lu 24:50. When he had atoned for sin Heb 9:12; 10:12. Was triumphant Ps 68:18. Was to supreme power and dignity Lu 24:26; Eph 1:20,21; 1Pe 3:22. As the forerunner of his people Heb 6:20. To intercede Ro 8:34; Heb 9:24. To send the Holy Spirit Joh 16:7; Ac 2:33. To receive gifts for men Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8,11. To prepare a place for his people Joh 14:2. His second coming shall be in like manner as Ac 1:10,11. Typified Le 16:15; Heb 6:20; 9:7,9,12.
Asher, the Tribe Of.
Predictions concerning Ge 49:20; De 33:24,25. Strength of, on leaving Egypt Nu 1:40,41. Persons selected from The centre of the fourth division of Israel in its journeys Nu 10:25,26.Encamped next to, and under the standard of Dan, north of the tabernacles Nu 2:25,27. Offering of, at the dedication Nu 7:72-77. Families of Nu 26:44-47. Strength of on entering Canaan Nu 26:47. On Ebal, said amen to the curses of the law De 27:13. Bounds of their inheritance Jos 19:24-31. Bordered on the sea Jos 19:29; Jdj 5:17. Did not fully drive out Canaanites Jdj 1:31,32. Reproved for not aiding against Sisera Jdj 5:17. Assisted Gideon against the Midianites Jdj 6:35; 7:23. Some of, at coronation of David 1Ch 12:36. Officers place over, by Solomon 1Ki 4:16. Aided in Hezekiah's reformation 2Ch 30:11. Remarkable persons of 1Ch 7:30-40; Lu 2:36.
Asp, or Adder.
Described as
Not to be charmed. Ps 58:5.
Of the enemies of God's people. Ps 91:13.
(Venom of), of injurious effects of wine De 32:33; Pr 23:32. (Deprived of its venom), of the effects of conversion Isa 11:8,9.
Ass, the Domestic.
Described as
Strong. Ge 49:14. Fond of ease. Ge 49:14,15.
Formed a part of patriarchal wealth Ge 12:16; 30:43; Job 1:3; 42:12. Was used
For bearing burdens. Ge 42:26; 1Sa 25:18. For riding. Ge 22:3; Nu 22:21. In harness. Isa 21:7. In war. 2Ki 7:7,10.
Urged on with a staff Nu 22:23,27. Women often rode on Jos 15:18; 1Sa 25:20. Persons of rank rode on Jdj 10:3,4; 2Sa 16:2. Judges of Israel rode on white Jdj 5:10. Young, most valued for labour Isa 30:6,24. Trusty persons appointed to take care of Ge 36:24; 1Sa 9:3; 1Ch 27:30. Often taken unlawfully by corrupt rulers Nu 16:15; 1Sa 8:16; 12:3. Later counted as an ignoble creature Jer 22:19. Laws respecting
Fallen under a burden, to be assisted. Ex 23:5. Astray, to be brought back to its owners. Ex 23:4; De 22:1. Astray, to be taken care of till its owner appeared. De 22:2,3. Not to be yoked with an ox. De 22:10. To enjoy the rest of the Sabbath. De 5:14. First-born of, if not redeemed, to have its neck broken. Ex 13:13; 34:20. Christ entered Jerusalem on. Zec 9:9; Joh 12:14.
A thousand men slain by Samson with a jaw-bone of. Jdj 15:19. Water brought from the jaw-bone of. Jdj 15:19. Not torn by a lion. 1Ki 13:28. Eaten during famine in Samaria. 2Ki 6:25.
Ass, the Wild.
Ranges the mountains for food Job 39:8. Brays when hungry Job 6:5. Suffers in time of scarcity Jer 14:6. Described as
Intractable. Job 11:12. Unsocial. Ho 8:9.
Supported by God Ps 104:10,11. Illustrative of
The wicked in their pursuit of sin. Job 24:5. Israel in their love of idols. Jer 2:23,24. The Assyrian power. Ho 8:9. The Ishmaelites (Hebrew). Ge 16:12.
Assurance.
Made full by hope Heb 6:11,19. Confirmed by love 1Jo 3:14,19; 4:18. Is the effect of righteousness Isa 32:17. Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel Col 2:2; 1Th 1:5. Saints privileged to have, of
Their redemption. Job 19:25. Their adoption. Ro 8:16; 1Jo 3:2. Their salvation. Isa 12:2. Eternal life. 1Jo 5:13. The unalienable love of God. Ro 8:38,39. Union with God and Christ. 1Co 6:15; 2Co 13:5; Eph 5:30; 1Jo 2:5; 4:13. Peace with God by Christ. Ro 5:1. Preservation. Ps 3:6,8; 27:3-5; 46:1-3. Answers to prayer. 1Jo 3:22; 5:14,15. Continuance in grace. Php 1:6. Comfort in affliction. Ps 73:26; Lu 4:18,19; 2Co 4:8-10,16-18. Support in death. Ps 23:4. A glorious resurrection. Job 19:26; Ps 17:15; Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2. A kingdom. Heb 12:28; Re 5:10. A crown. 2Ti 4:7,8; Jas 1:12.
Strive to maintain Heb 3:14,18. Confident hope in God restores Ps 42:11. Exemplified
Paul. 2Ti 1:12; 4:18.
Assyria.
Situated beyond the Euphrates Isa 7:20. Watered by the river Tigris Ge 2:14. Called
Shinar. Ge 11:2; 14:1. Asshur. Ho 14:3.
Governed by kings 2Ki 15:19,29. Celebrated for
Extent of conquests. 2Ki 18:33-35; 19:11-13; Isa 10:9-14. Extensive commerce. Eze 27:23,24.
As a power, was
Intolerant and oppressive. Na 3:19. Cruel and destructive. Isa 10:7. Selfish and reserved. Ho 8:9. Unfaithful, &c. 2Ch 28:20,21. Proud and haughty. 2Ki 19:22-24; Isa 10:8. An instrument of God's vengeance. Isa 7:18,19; 10:5,6.
Armies of, described Isa 5:26-29. Pul king of
Brought off by Menahem. 2Ki 15:19,20.
Asked to aid Ahaz against Syria. 2Ki 16:7,8. Took money from Ahaz, but strengthened him not. 2Ch 28:20,21. Conquered Syria. 2Ki 16:9.
Was conspired against by Hoshea. 2Ki 17:4. Imprisoned Hoshea. 2Ki 17:4. Carried Israel captive. 2Ki 17:5,6. Re-peopled Samaria from Assyria. 2Ki 17:24.
Bought off by Hezekiah. 2Ki 18:14-16. Insulted and threatened Judah. 2Ki 18:17-32; 19:10-13. Blasphemed the Lord. 2Ki 18:33-35. Prayed against by Hezekiah. 2Ki 19:14-19. Reproved for pride and blasphemy. 2Ki 19:12-34; Isa 37:21-29. His army destroyed by God. 2Ki 19:35. Assassinated by his sons. 2Ki 19:36.
Manasseh taken captive to 2Ch 33:11. The re-peopling of Samaria from, completed by Asnappar Ezr 4:10. Idolatry of, brought into Samaria 2Ki 17:29. Judah condemned for trusting to Jer 2:18,36. Israel condemned for trusting to Ho 5:13; 7:11; 8:9. The Jews condemned for following the idolatries of Eze 16:28; 23:5,7-49. The greatness, extent, duration, and fall, illustrated Eze 31:3-17. Predictions respecting
Conquest of Syria by. Isa 8:4. Conquest and captivity of Israel by. Isa 8:4; Ho 9:3; 10:6; 11:5. Invasion of Judah by. Isa 5:26; 7:17-20; 8:8; 10:5,6,12. Restoration of Israel from. Isa 27:12,13; Ho 11:11; Zec 10:10. Destruction of. Isa 10:12-19; 14:24,25; 30:31-33; 31:8,9; Zec 10:11. Participation in the blessings of the gospel. Isa 19:23-25; Mic 7:12.
Atonement, The.
Foreordained Ro 3:25; 1Pe 1:11,20; Re 13:8. Foretold Isa 53:4-6,8-12; Da 9:24-27; Zec 13:1,7; Joh 11:50,51. Effected by Christ alone Joh 1:29,36; Ac 4:10,12; 1Th 1:10; 1Ti 2:5,6; Heb 2:9; 1Pe 2:24. Was voluntary Ps 40:6-8; Heb 10:5-9; Joh 10:11,15,17,18. Exhibits the
Love of God. Ro 5:8; 1Jo 4:9,10. Love of Christ. Joh 15:13; Ga 2:20; Eph 5:2,25; Re 1:5.
Necessity for Isa 59:16; Lu 19:10; Heb 9:22. Made but once Heb 7:27; 9:24-28; 10:10,12,14; 1Pe 3:18. Acceptable to God Eph 5:2. Reconciliation to God effected by Ro 5:10; 2Co 5:18-20; Eph 2:13-16; Col 1:20-22; Heb 2:17; 1Pe 3:18. Access to God by Heb 10:19,20. Remission of sins by Joh 1:29; Ro 3:25; Eph 1:7; 1Jo 1:7; Re 1:5. Justification by Ro 5:9; 2Co 5:21. Sanctification by 2Co 5:15; Eph 5:26,27; Tit 2:14; Heb 10:10; 13:12. Redemption by Mt 20:28; Ac 20:28; 1Ti 2:6; Heb 9:12; Re 5:9. Has delivered saints from the
Power of the World. Ga 1:4; 6:14. Power of the devil. Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15.
Saints rejoice in God for Ro 5:11. Saints praise God for Re 5:9-13. Faith in, indispensable Ro 3:25; Ga 3:13,14. Commemorated in the Lord's supper Mt 26:26-28; 1Co 11:23-26. Ministers should fully set forth Ac 5:29-31,42; 1Co 15:3; 2Co 5:18-21.
Atonement, the Day Of.
A day of humiliation Le 16:29,31; 23:27. Observed as a sabbath Le 23:28,32. Offerings to be made on Le 16:3,5-15. The high priest entered into the holy place on Le 16:2,3; Heb 9:7. Atonement made on
For the high priest. Le 16:11; Heb 9:7. For the whole congregation. Le 16:17,24; 23:28; Heb 9:7.
Punishment for not observing Le 23:29,30. Year of Jubilee commenced on Le 25:9. Typical Heb 9:8,24.
Atonement, Under the Law.
By priests alone 1Ch 6:49; 2Ch 29:24. Necessary for
Ransoming. Ex 30:15,16; Job 33:24. Purifying. Ex 29:36.
The priests. Ex 29:31-33; Le 8:34. Persons sinning ignorantly. Le 4:20-35. Persons sinning wilfully. Le 6:7. Persons swearing rashly. Le 5:4,6. Persons withholding evidence. Le 5:1,6. Persons unclean. Le 5:2,3,6. Women after childbirth. Le 12:8. The altar. Ex 29:36,37; Le 16:18,19. The holy place. Le 16:16,17. The healed leper. Le 14:18. The leprous house healed. Le 14:53.
Typical of Christ's atonement Ro 5:6-11.
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