Torrey's New Topical Textbook

by R. A. Torrey

Faith.

Is the substance of things hoped for   Heb 11:1.

Is the evidence of things not seen   Heb 11:1.

Commanded   Mt 11:22; 1Jo 3:23.

The objects of, are

God.  Joh 14:1.

Christ.  Joh 6:29; Ac 20:21.

Writings of Moses.  Joh 5:46; Ac 24:14.

Writings of the prophets.  2Ch 20:20; Ac 26:27.

The gospel.  Mr 1:15.

Promises of God.  Ro 4:21; Heb 11:13.

 

In Christ is
The gift of God.  Ro 12:3; Eph 2:8; 6:23; Php 1:29.

The work of God.  Ac 11:21; 1Co 2:5.

Precious.  2Pe 1:1.

Most holy.  Jude 1:20.

Fruitful.  1Th 1:3.

Accompanied by repentance.  Mr 1:15; Lu 24:47.

Followed by conversion.  Ac 11:21.

 

Christ is the Author and Finisher of   Heb 12:2.

Is a gift of the Holy Spirit   1Co 12:9.

The Scriptures designed to produce   Joh 20:31; 2Ti 3:15.

Preaching designed to produce   Joh 17:20; Ac 8:12; Ro 10:14,15,17; 1Co 3:5.

Through it is

Remission of sins.  Ac 10:43; Ro 3:25.

Justification.  Ac 13:39; Ro 3:21,22,28,30; 5:1; Ga 2:16.

Salvation.  Mr 16:16; Ac 16:31.

Sanctification.  Ac 15:9; 26:18.

Spiritual light.  Joh 12:36,46.

Spiritual life.  Joh 20:31; Ga 2:20.

Eternal life.  Joh 3:15,16; 6:40,47.

Rest in heaven.  Heb 4:3.

Edification.  1Ti 1:4; Jude 1:20.

Preservation.  1Pe 1:5.

Adoption.  Joh 1:12; Ga 3:26.

Access to God.  Ro 5:2; Eph 3:12.

Inheritance of the promises.  Ga 3:22; Heb 6:12.

The gift of the Holy Spirit.  Ac 11:15-17; Ga 3:14; Eph 1:13.

 

Impossible to please God without   Heb 11:6.

Justification is by, to be of grace   Ro 4:16.

Essential to the profitable reception of the gospel   Heb 4:2.

Necessary in the Christian warfare   1Ti 1:18,19; 6:12.

The gospel effectual in those who have   1Th 2:13.

Excludes self-justification   Ro 10:3,4.

Excludes boasting   Ro 3:27.

Works by love   Ga 5:6; 1Ti 1:5; Phm 1:5.

Produces

Hope.  Ro 5:2.

Joy.  Ac 16:34; 1Pe 1:8.

Peace.  Ro 15:13.

Confidence.  Isa 28:16; 1Pe 2:6.

Boldness in preaching.  Ps 116:10; 2Co 4:13.

Christ is precious to those having.  1Pe 2:7.

Christ dwells in the heart by.  Eph 3:17.

Necessary in prayer.  Mt 21:22; Jas 1:6.

Those who are not Christ's have not.  Joh 10:26,27.

An evidence of the new birth.  1Jo 5:1.

 

By it saints
Live.  Ga 2:20.

Stand.  Ro 11:20; 2Co 1:24.

Walk.  Ro 4:12; 2Co 5:7.

Obtain a good report.  Heb 11:2.

Overcome the world.  1Jo 5:4,5.

Resist the devil.  1Pe 5:9.

Overcome the devil.  Eph 6:16.

Are supported.  Ps 27:13; 1Ti 4:10.

 

Saints die in   Heb 11:13.

Saints should

Be sincere in.  1Ti 1:5; 2Ti 1:5.

Abound in.  2Co 8:7.

Continue in.  Ac 14:22; Col 1:23.

Be strong in.  Ro 4:20-24.

Stand fast in.  1Co 16:13.

Be grounded and settled in.  Col 1:23.

Hold, with a good conscience.  1Ti 1:19.

Pray for the increase of.  Lu 17:5.

Have full assurance of.  2Ti 1:12; Heb 10:22.

 

True, evidenced by its fruits   Jas 2:21-25.

Without fruits, is dead   Jas 2:17,20,26.

Examine whether you be in   2Co 13:5.

All difficulties overcome by   Mt 17:20; 21:21; Mr 9:23.

All things should be done in   Ro 14:22.

Whatever is not of, is sin   Ro 14:23.

Often tried by affliction   1Pe 1:6,7.

Trial of, works patience   Jas 1:3.

The wicked often profess   Ac 8:13,21.

The wicked destitute of   Joh 10:25; 12:37; Ac 19:9; 2Th 3:2.

Protection of, illustrated

A shield.  Eph 6:16.

A breastplate.  1Th 5:8.

 

Exemplified
Caleb.  Nu 13:30.

Job.  Job 19:25.

Shadrach, &c.  Da 3:17.

Daniel.  Da 6:10,23.

Peter.  Mt 16:16.

Woman who was a sinner.  Lu 7:50.

Nathanael.  Joh 1:49.

Samaritans.  Joh 4:39.

Martha.  Joh 11:27.

The Disciples.  Joh 16:30.

Thomas.  Joh 20:28.

Stephen.  Ac 6:5.

Priests.  Ac 6:7.

Ethiopian.  Ac 8:37.

Barnabas.  Ac 11:24.

Sergius Paulus.  Ac 13:12.

Philippian jailor.  Ac 16:31,34.

Romans.  Ro 1:8.

Colossians.  Col 1:4.

Thessalonians.  1Th 1:3.

Lois.  2Ti 1:5.

Paul.  2Ti 4:7.

Abel.  Heb 11:4.

Enoch.  Heb 11:5.

Noah.  Heb 11:7.

Abraham.  Heb 11:8,17.

Isaac.  Heb 11:20.

Jacob.  Heb 11:21.

Joseph.  Heb 11:22.

Moses.  Heb 11:24,27.

Rahab.  Heb 11:31.

Gideon &c.  Heb 11:32,33,39.

 

A characteristic of saints   Eph 1:1; Col 1:2; 1Ti 6:2; Re 17:14.

Exhibited in

The service of God.  Mt 24:45.

Declaring the word of God.  Jer 23:28; 2Co 2:17; 4:2.

The care of dedicated things.  2Ch 31:12.

Helping the brethren.  3Jo 1:5.

Bearing witness.  Pr 14:5.

Reproving others.  Pr 27:6; Ps 141:5.

Situations of trust.  2Ki 12:15; Ne 13:13; Ac 6:1-3.

Doing work.  2Ch 34:12.

Keeping secrets.  Pr 11:13.

Conveying messages.  Pr 13:17; 25:13.

All things.  1Ti 3:11.

The smallest matters.  Lu 16:10-12.

 

Should be to death   Re 2:10.

Especially required in

Ministers.  1Co 4:2; 2Ti 2:2.

The wives of ministers.  1Ti 3:11.

The children of ministers.  Tit 1:6.

 

Difficulty of finding   Pr 20:6.

The wicked devoid of   Ps 5:9.

Associate with those who exhibit   Ps 101:6.

Blessedness of   1Sa 26:23; Pr 28:20.

Blessedness of, illustrated   Mt 24:45,46; 25:21,23.

Exemplified

Joseph.  Ge 39:22,23.

Moses.  Nu 12:7; Heb 3:2,5.

David.  1Sa 22:14.

Hananiah.  Ne 7:2.

Abraham.  Ne 9:8; Ga 3:9.

Daniel.  Da 6:4.

Paul.  Ac 20:20,27.

Timothy.  1Co 4:17.

Tychicus.  Eph 6:21.

Epaphras.  Col 1:7.

Onesimus.  Col 4:9.

Silvanus.  1Pe 5:12.

Antipas.  Re 2:13.

 

Is part of his character   Isa 49:7; 1Co 1:9; 1Th 5:24.

Declared to be

Great.  La 3:23.

Established.  Ps 89:2.

Incomparable.  Ps 89:8.

Unfailing.  Ps 89:33; 2Ti 2:13.

Infinite.  Ps 36:5.

Everlasting.  Ps 119:90; 146:6.

 

Should be pleaded in prayer   Ps 143:1.

Should be proclaimed   Ps 40:10; 89:1.

Manifested

In his counsels.  Isa 25:1.

In afflicting his saints.  Ps 119:75.

In fulfilling his promises.  1Ki 8:20; Ps 132:11; Mic 7:20; Heb 10:23.

In keeping his covenant.  De 7:9; Ps 111:5.

In executing his judgments.  Jer 23:20; 51:29.

In forgiving sins.  1Jo 1:9.

To his saints.  Ps 89:24; 2Th 3:3.

Saints encouraged to depend on.  1Pe 4:19.

Should be magnified.  Ps 89:5; 92:2.

 

By the disobedience of Adam   Ge 3:6,11,12; Ro 5:12,15,19.

Through temptation of the devil   Ge 3:1-5; 2Co 11:3; 1Ti 2:14.

Man in consequence of

Made in the image of Adam.  Ge 5:3; 1Co 15:48,49.

Born in sin.  Job 15:14; 25:4; Ps 51:5; Isa 48:8; Joh 3:6.

A child of wrath.  Eph 2:3.

Evil in heart.  Ge 6:5; 8:21; Jer 16:12; Mt 15:19.

Blinded in heart.  Eph 4:18.

Corrupt and perverse in his ways.  Ge 6:12; Ps 10:5; Ro 3:12-16.

Depraved in mind.  Ro 8:5-7; Eph 4:17; Col 1:21; Tit 1:15.

Without understanding.  Ps 14:2,3; Ro 3:11; 1:31.

Receives no the things of God.  1Co 2:14.

Comes short of God's glory.  Ro 3:23.

Defiled in conscience.  Tit 1:15; Heb 10:22.

Intractable.  Job 11:12.

Estranged from God.  Ge 3:8; Ps 58:3; Eph 4:18; Col 1:21.

In bondage to sin.  Ro 6:19; 7:5,23; Ga 5:17; Tit 3:3.

In bondage to the devil.  2Ti 2:26; Heb 2:14,15.

Constant in evil.  Ps 10:5; 2Pe 2:14.

Conscious of guilt.  Ge 3:7,8,10.

Unrighteous.  Ec 7:20; Ro 3:10.

Abominable.  Job 15:16; Ps 14:3.

Turned to his own way.  Isa 53:6.

Loves darkness.  Joh 3:19.

Corrupt &c in speech.  Ro 3:13,14.

Devoid of the fear of God.  Ro 3:18.

Totally depraved.  Ge 6:5; Ro 7:18.

 

Dead in sin   Eph 2:1; Col 2:13.

All men partake of the effects of   1Ki 8:46; Ga 3:22; 1Jo 1:8; 5:19.

Punishment consequent upon

Banishment from Paradise.  Ge 3:24.

Condemnation to labour and sorrow.  Ge 3:16,19; Job 5:6,7.

Temporal death.  Ge 3:19; Ro 5:12; 1Co 15:22.

Eternal death.  Job 21:30; Ro 5:18,21; 6:23.

 

Cannot be remedied by man   Pr 20:9; Jer 2:22; 13:23.

Remedy for, provided by God   Ge 3:15; Joh 3:16.

 

Of saints blessed   Ps 128:3-6.

Should

Be taught the Scriptures.  De 4:9,10.

Worship God together.  1Co 16:19.

Be duly regulated.  Pr 31:27; 1Ti 3:4,5,12.

Live in unity.  Ge 45:24; Ps 133:1.

Live in mutual forbearance.  Ge 50:17-21; Mt 18:21,22.

Rejoice together before God.  De 14:26.

 

Deceivers and liars should be removed from   Ps 101:7.

Warning against departing from God   De 29:18.

Punishment of irreligious   Jer 10:25.

Good-Exemplified

Abraham.  Ge 18:19.

Jacob.  Ge 35:2.

Joshua.  Jos 24:15.

David.  2Sa 6:20.

Job.  Job 1:5.

Lazarus of Bethany.  Joh 11:1-5.

Cornelius.  Ac 10:2,33.

Lydia.  Ac 16:15.

Jailor of Philippi.  Ac 16:31-34.

Crispus.  Ac 18:8.

Lois.  2Ti 1:5.

 

Sent by God   Ps 10:16.

Often on account of sin   Le 26:21,26; La 4:4-6.

One of God's four sore judgments   Eze 14:21.

Caused by

God's blessing withheld.  Ho 2:8,9; Hag 1:6.

Want of seasonable rain.  1Ki 17:1; Jer 14:1-4; Am 4:7.

Rotting of the seed in the ground.  Joe 1:17.

Swarms of insects.  De 28:38,42; Joe 1:4.

Blasting and mildew.  Am 4:9; Hag 2:17.

Devastation by enemies.  De 28:33,51.

 

Often long continued   Ge 41:27; 2Ki 8:1,2.

Often severe   Ge 12:10; 1Ki 18:2; Jer 52:6.

Expressed by

Taking away the stay of bread, &c.  Isa 3:1.

Cleanness of Teeth.  Am 4:6.

The arrows of famine.  Eze 5:16.

 

Often accompanied by war   Jer 14:15; 29:18.

Often followed by pestilence   Jer 42:17; Eze 7:15; Mt 24:7.

Things eaten during

Wild herbs.  2Ki 4:39,40.

Ass's flesh.  2Ki 6:25.

Dung.  2Ki 6:25; La 4:5.

Human flesh.  Le 26:29; 2Ki 6:28,29.

 

Provisions sold by weight during   Eze 4:16.

Suffering of brute creation from   Jer 14:5,6.

Caused

Burning and fever.  De 32:24.

Blackness of the skin.  La 4:8; 5:10.

Grief and mourning.  Joe 1:11-13.

Faintness.  Ge 47:13.

Wasting of the body.  La 4:8; Eze 4:17.

Death.  2Ki 7:4; Jer 11:22.

 

God provided for his people during   1Ki 17:4,9; Job 5:20; Ps 33:19; 37:19.

Instances of, in scripture

In the days of Abraham.  Ge 12:10.

In the days of Isaac.  Ge 26:1.

In the days of Joseph.  Ge 41:53-56.

In the day of the Judges.  Ru 1:1.

In the reign of David.  2Sa 21:1.

In the reign of Ahab.  1Ki 17:1; 18:5.

In the time of Elisha.  2Ki 4:38.

During the siege of Samaria.  2Ki 6:25.

Of seven years foretold by Elisha.  2Ki 8:1.

In the time of Jeremiah.  Jer 14:1.

During the siege of Jerusalem.  2Ki 25:3.

After the captivity.  Ne 5:3.

In the reign of Claudius Caesar.  Ac 11:28.

Before destruction of Jerusalem.  Mt 24:7.

 

The Jews in their restored state not to be afflicted by   Eze 36:29,30.

Illustrative of

A dearth of the means of grace.  Am 8:11,12.

Destruction of idols.  Zep 2:11.

 

Spirit of, explained   Isa 58:6,7.

Not to be made a subject of display   Mt 6:16-18.

Should be to God   Zec 7:5; Mt 6:18.

For the chastening of the soul   Ps 69:10.

For the humbling of the soul   Ps 35:13.

Observed on occasions of

Judgments of God.  Joe 1:14; 2:12.

Public calamities.  2Sa 1:12.

Afflictions of the Church.  Lu 5:33-35.

Afflictions of others.  Ps 35:13; Da 6:18.

Private afflictions.  2Sa 12:16.

Approaching danger.  Es 4:16.

Ordination of ministers.  Ac 13:3; 14:23.

 

Accompanied by
Prayer.  Ezr 8:23; Da 9:3.

Confession of sin.  1Sa 7:6; Ne 9:1,2.

Mourning.  Joe 2:12.

Humiliation.  De 9:18; Ne 9:1.

 

Promises connected with   Isa 58:8-12; Mt 6:18.

Of hypocrites

Described.  Isa 58:4,5.

Ostentatious.  Mt 6:16.

Boasted of, before God.  Lu 18:12.

Rejected.  Isa 58:3; Jer 14:12.

 

Extraordinary Exemplified
Our Lord.  Mt 4:2.

Moses.  Ex 34:28; De 9:9,18.

Elijah.  1Ki 19:8.

 

National Exemplified
Israel.  Jdj 20:26; Ezr 8:21; Es 4:3,16; Jer 36:9.

Men of Jabesh-gilead.  1Sa 31:13.

Ninevites.  Jon 3:5-8.

 

Of Saints Exemplified
David.  2Sa 12:16; Ps 109:24.

Nehemiah.  Ne 1:4.

Esther.  Es 4:16.

Daniel.  Da 9:3.

Disciples of John.  Mt 9:14.

Anna.  Lu 2:37.

Cornelius.  Ac 10:30.

Christians.  Ac 13:2.

Apostles.  2Co 6:5.

Paul.  2Co 11:27.

 

Of the wicked-Exemplified
Elders of Jezreel.  1Ki 21:12.

Ahab.  1Ki 21:27.

Pharisees.  Mr 2:18; Lu 18:12.

 

Find mercy in God   Ho 14:3.

God will

Be a father of.  Ps 68:5.

Be a helper of.  Ps 10:14.

Hear the cry of.  Ex 22:23.

Execute the judgment of.  De 10:18; Ps 10:18.

Punish those who oppress.  Ex 22:24; Isa 10:1-3; Mal 3:5.

Punish those who judge not.  Jer 5:28,29.

 

Visit in affliction   Jas 1:27.

Let them share in our blessings   De 14:29.

Defend   Ps 82:3; Isa 1:17.

Wrong not, in judgment   De 24:17.

Defraud not   Pr 23:10.

Afflict not   Ex 22:22.

Oppress not   Zec 7:10.

Do no violence to   Jer 22:3.

Blessedness of taking care of   De 14:29; Job 29:12,13; Jer 7:6,7.

The wicked

Rob.  Isa 10:2.

Overwhelm.  Job 6:27.

Vex.  Eze 22:7.

Oppress.  Job 24:3.

Murder.  Ps 94:6.

Judge not for.  Isa 1:23; Jer 5:28.

 

A curse on those who oppress   De 27:19.

Promises with respect to   Jer 49:11.

A type of Zion in affliction   La 5:3.

Exemplified

Lot.  Ge 11:27,28.

Daughters of Zelophehad.  Nu 27:1-5.

Jotham.  Jdj 9:16-21.

Mephibosheth.  2Sa 9:3.

Joash.  2Ki 11:1-12.

Esther.  Es 2:7.

 

Christ the special object of   Lu 2:52.

Is the source of

Mercy.  Isa 60:10.

Spiritual life.  Ps 30:5.

 

Spiritual wisdom leads to   Pr 8:35.

Mercy and truth lead to   Pr 3:3,4.

Saints

Obtain.  Pr 12:2.

Encompassed by.  Ps 5:12.

Strengthened by.  Ps 30:7.

Victorious through.  Ps 44:3.

Preserved through.  Job 10:12.

Exalted in.  Ps 89:17.

Sometimes tempted to doubt.  Ps 77:7.

 

Domestic blessings traced to   Pr 18:22.

Disappointment of enemies an assured evidence of   Ps 41:11.

Given in answer to prayer   Job 33:26.

Pray for   Ps 106:4; 119:58.

Plead, in prayer   Ex 33:12; Nu 11:15.

To be acknowledged   Ps 85:1.

The wicked

Uninfluenced by.  Isa 26:10.

Do not obtain.  Isa 27:11; Jer 16:13.

 

Exemplified
Naphtali.  De 33:23.

Samuel.  1Sa 2:26.

Job.  Job 10:12.

The Virgin Mary.  Lu 1:28,30.

David.  Ac 7:46.

 

God is the object of   Isa 8:13.

God is the author of   Jer 32:39,40.

Searching the Scriptures gives the understanding of   Pr 2:3-5.

Described as

Hatred of evil.  Pr 8:13.

Wisdom.  Job 28:28; Ps 111:10.

A treasure to saints.  Pr 15:16; Isa 33:6.

A fountain of life.  Pr 14:27.

Sanctifying.  Ps 19:9.

Filial and reverential.  Heb 12:9,28.

 

Commanded   De 13:4; Ps 22:23; Ec 12:13; 1Pe 2:17.

Motives to

The holiness of God.  Re 15:4.

The greatness of God.  De 10:12,17.

The goodness of God.  1Sa 12:24.

The forgiveness of God.  Ps 130:4.

Wondrous works of God.  Jos 4:23,24.

Judgments of God.  Re 14:7.

 

A characteristic of saints   Mal 3:16.

Should accompany the joy of saints   Ps 2:11.

Necessary to

The worship of God.  Ps 5:7; 89:7.

The service of God.  Ps 2:11; Heb 12:28.

Avoiding of sin.  Ex 20:20.

Righteous government.  2Sa 23:3.

Impartial administration of justice.  2Ch 19:6-9.

Perfecting holiness.  2Co 7:1.

 

Those who have
Afford pleasure to God.  Ps 147:11.

Are pitied by God.  Ps 103:13.

Are accepted of God.  Ac 10:35.

Receive mercy from God.  Ps 103:11,17; Lu 1:50.

Are blessed.  Ps 112:1; 115:13.

Confide in God.  Ps 115:11; Pr 14:26.

Depart from evil.  Pr 16:6.

Converse together of holy things.  Mal 3:16.

Should not fear man.  Isa 8:12,13; Mt 10:28.

Desires of, fulfilled by God.  Ps 145:19.

Days of, prolonged.  Pr 10:27.

 

Should be
Prayed for.  Ps 86:11.

Exhibited in our callings.  Col 3:22.

Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope.  1Pe 3:15.

Constantly maintained.  De 14:23; Jos 4:24; Pr 23:17.

Taught to others.  Ps 34:11.

 

Advantages of   Pr 15:16; 19:23; Ec 8:12,13.

The wicked destitute of   Ps 36:1; Pr 1:29; Jer 2:19; Ro 3:18.

Exemplified

Abraham.  Ge 22:12.

Joseph.  Ge 39:9; 42:18.

Obadiah.  1Ki 18:12.

Nehemiah.  Ne 5:15.

Job.  Job 1:1,8.

Christians.  Ac 9:31.

Cornelius.  Ac 10:2.

Noah.  Heb 11:7.

 

A characteristic of the wicked   Re 21:8.

Is described as

A fear of idols.  2Ki 17:38.

A fear of man.  1Sa 15:24; Joh 9:22.

A fear of judgments.  Isa 2:19; Lu 21:26; Re 6:16,17.

A fear of future punishment.  Heb 10:27.

Overwhelming.  Ex 15:16; Job 15:21,24.

Consuming.  Ps 73:19.

 

A guilty conscience leads to   Ge 3:8,10; Ps 53:5; Pr 28:1.

Seizes the wicked   Job 15:24; 18:11.

Surprises the hypocrite   Isa 33:14,18.

The wicked judicially filled with   Le 26:16,17; De 28:65-67; Jer 49:5.

Shall be realised   Pr 1:27; 10:24.

God mocks   Pr 1:26.

Saints sometimes tempted to   Ps 55:5.

Saints delivered from   Pr 1:33; Isa 14:3.

Trust in God, a preservative from   Ps 27:1.

Exhortations against   Isa 8:12; Joh 14:27.

Exemplified

Adam.  Ge 3:10.

Cain.  Ge 4:14.

Midianites.  Jdj 7:21,22.

Philistines.  1Sa 14:15.

Saul.  1Sa 28:5,20.

Adonijah's guests.  1Ki 1:49.

Haman.  Es 7:6.

Ahaz.  Isa 7:2.

Belshazzar.  Da 5:6.

Pilate.  Joh 19:8.

Felix.  Ac 24:25.

 

To commemorate the cleansing of the temple after its defilement by Antiochus   Da 11:31.

Held in the winter month, Chisleu   Joh 10:22.

 

Held every fiftieth year   Le 25:8,10.

Began upon the day of atonement   Le 25:9.

Called the

Year of liberty.  Eze 46:17.

Year of the redeemed.  Isa 63:4.

Acceptable year.  Isa 61:2.

 

Was specially holy   Le 25:12.

Proclaimed by trumpets   Le 25:9; Ps 89:15.

Enactments respecting

Cessation of all field labour.  Le 25:11.

The fruits of the earth to be common property.  Le 25:12.

Redemption of sold property.  Le 25:23-27.

Restoration of all inheritances.  Le 25:10,13,28; 27:24.

Release of Hebrew servants.  Le 25:40,41,54.

 

Houses in walled cities not redeemed within a year, exempted from the benefit of   Le 25:30.

Sale of property calculated from   Le 25:15,16.

Value of devoted property calculated from   Le 27:14-23.

Illustrative of the Gospel   Isa 61:1,2; Lu 4:18,19.

 

Held first day of the month   Nu 10:10.

Celebrated with blowing of trumpets   Nu 10:10; Ps 81:3,4.

Sacrifices at   Nu 28:11-15.

A season for

Inquiring of God's messengers.  2Ki 4:23.

Worship in God's house.  Isa 66:23; Eze 46:1.

Entertainments.  1Sa 20:5,18.

 

Observed with great solemnity   1Ch 23:31; 2Ch 2:4; 8:13; 31:3.

Restored after captivity   Ezr 3:5; Ne 10:33.

Mere outward observance of, hateful to God   Isa 1:13,14.

Disliked by the ungodly   Am 8:5.

The Jews deprived of, for sin   Ho 2:11.

Observance of, by Christians, condemned   Col 2:16; Ga 4:10.

 

Held fiftieth day after offering first sheaf of barley harvest   Le 23:15,16; De 16:9.

Called the

Feast of harvest.  Ex 23:16.

Feast of weeks.  Ex 34:22; De 16:10.

Day of the first fruits.  Nu 28:26.

Day of Pentecost.  Ac 2:1.

 

To be perpetually observed   Le 23:21.

All males to attend   Ex 23:16,17; De 16:16.

A holy convocation   Le 23:21; Nu 28:26.

A time of holy rejoicing   De 16:11,12.

The first fruits of bread presented at   Le 23:17; De 16:10.

Sacrifices at   Le 23:18,19; Nu 28:27-31.

The law given from Mount Sinai upon   Ex 12:6,12; 19:1,11.

The Holy Spirit given to apostles at   Ac 2:1-3.

Observed by the church   Ac 20:16; 1Co 16:8.

 

Instituted by Mordecai   Es 9:20.

To commemorate the defeat of Haman's wicked design   Es 3:7-15; 9:24-26.

Began fourteenth of twelfth month   Es 9:17.

Lasted two days   Es 9:21.

Mode of celebrating   Es 9:17-19,22.

The Jews bound themselves to keep   Es 9:27,28.

Confirmed by royal authority   Es 9:29-32.

 

A sabbath for the land   Le 25:2.

Kept every seventh year   Ex 23:11; Le 25:4.

Surplus of sixth year to provide for   Le 25:20-22.

Enactments respecting

Cessation of all field labour.  Le 25:4,5.

The fruits of the earth to be common property.  Ex 23:11; Le 25:6,7.

Remission of debts.  De 15:1-3; Ne 10:31.

Release of all Hebrew servants.  Ex 21:2; De 15:12.

Public reading of the law at feast of tabernacles.  De 31:10-13.

No release to strangers during.  De 15:3.

 

Release of, not to hinder the exercise of benevolence   De 15:9-11.

Jews threatened for neglecting   Le 26:34,35,43; Jer 34:13-18.

The seventy years captivity a punishment for neglecting   2Ch 36:20,21.

Restored after the captivity   Ne 10:31.

 

Held after harvest and vintage   De 16:13.

Began fifteenth of seventh month   Le 23:34,39.

Lasted seven days   Le 23:34,41; De 16:13,15.

Called the feast of ingathering   Ex 23:16,17.

All males obliged to appear at   Ex 23:16,17.

First and last days of, holy convocations   Le 23:35,39; Nu 29:12,35.

Sacrifices during   Le 23:36,37; Nu 29:13-39.

To be observed

With rejoicing.  De 16:14,15.

Perpetually.  Le 23:41.

 

The people dwelt in booths during   Le 23:42; Ne 8:15,16.

The law publicly read every seventh year at   De 31:10-12; Ne 8:18.

Customs observed at

Bearing branches of palms.  Le 23:40; Re 7:9.

Drawing water from the pool of Siloam.  Isa 12:3; Joh 7:2,37-39.

Singing hosannas.  Ps 118:24-29; Mt 21:8,9.

 

To commemorate the sojourn of Israel in the desert   Le 23:43.

Remarkable celebrations of

At the dedication of Solomon's temple.  1Ki 8:2,65.

After the captivity.  Ex 3:4; Ne 8:17.

 

Ordained by God   Ex 12:1,2.

Commenced the fourteenth of the first month at even   Ex 12:2,6,18; Le 23:5; Nu 9:3.

Lasted seven days   Ex 12:15; Le 23:6.

Called the

Passover.  Nu 9:5; Joh 2:23.

Jew's passover.  Joh 2:13; 11:55.

Lord's passover.  Ex 12:11,27.

Feast of unleavened bread.  Mr 14:1; Lu 22:1.

Days of unleavened bread.  Ac 12:3; 20:6.

 

All males to appear at   Ex 23:17; De 16:16.

Paschal lamb eaten first day of   Ex 12:6,8.

Unleavened bread eaten at   Ex 12:15; De 16:3.

Leaven

Not to be in their houses during.  Ex 12:19.

Not to be in any of their quarters.  Ex 13:7; De 16:4.

Nothing with, to be eaten.  Ex 12:20.

Punishment for eating.  Ex 12:15,19.

 

First and last days of, holy convocations   Ex 12:16; Nu 28:18,25.

Sacrifices during   Le 23:8; Nu 28:19-24.

The first sheaf of barley harvest offered the day after the Sabbath in   Le 23:10-14.

To commemorate the

Passing over the first-born.  Ex 12:12,13.

Deliverance of Israel from bondage of Egypt.  Ex 12:17,42; 13:9; De 16:3.

 

To be perpetually observed during the Mosaic age   Ex 12:14; 13:10.

Children to be taught the nature and design of   Ex 12:26,27; 13:8.

Purification necessary to the due observance of   2Ch 30:15-19; Joh 11:55.

Might be kept in the second month by those who were unclean at the appointed time   Nu 9:6-11; 2Ch 30:2,3,15.

No uncircumcised person to keep   Ex 12:43,45.

Strangers and servants when circumcised might keep   Ex 12:44,48.

Neglect of, punished with death   Nu 9:13.

Improper keeping of, punished   2Ch 30:18,20.

Remarkable celebrations of

On leaving Egypt.  Ex 12:28,50.

In the wilderness of Sinai.  Nu 9:3-5.

On entering the land of promise.  Jos 5:10,11.

In Hezekiah's reign.  2Ch 30:1.

In Josiah's reign.  2Ki 23:22,23; 2Ch 35:1,18.

After the captivity.  Ezr 6:19,20.

Before the death of Christ.  Lu 22:15.

 

Moses kept through faith   Heb 11:28.

Christ always observed   Mt 26:17-20; Lu 22:15; Joh 2:13,23.

The people of Jerusalem lent their rooms to strangers for   Lu 22:11,12.

The Lord's Supper instituted at   Mt 26:26-28.

Custom of releasing a prisoner at   Mt 27:15; Lu 23:16,17.

The Sabbath in, a high day   Joh 19:31.

The day before the Sabbath in, called the preparation   Joh 19:14,31.

Illustrative of redemption through Christ   1Co 5:7,8.

 

Held the first day of seventh month   Le 23:24; Nu 29:1.

A memorial of blowing of trumpets   Le 23:24.

A holy convocation and rest   Le 23:24,25.

Sacrifices at   Nu 29:2-6.

 

Instituted by God   Ex 23:14.

Enumerated   Ex 23:15,16.

Called

Appointed feasts.  Isa 1:14.

Feasts of the Lord.  Le 23:4.

Solemn feasts.  2Ch 8:13; La 1:4.

Solemn meetings.  Isa 1:13.

 

Were a time of thankfulness   Ps 122:4.

All males to attend   Ex 23:17; 34:23.

Children commenced attending, when twelve years old   Lu 2:42.

Females often attended   1Sa 1:3,9; Lu 2:41.

The Jews attended gladly   Ps 122:1,2.

The Jews went up to, in large companies   Ps 42:4; Lu 2:44.

The dangers and difficulties encountered in going up to, alluded to   Ps 84:6,7.

The land divinely protected during   Ex 34:24.

Offerings to made at   Ex 34:20; De 16:16,17.

Were seasons of

Joy and gladness.  Ps 42:4; Isa 30:20.

Sacrificing.  1Sa 1:3; 1Ki 9:25; 2Ch 8:13.

Entertainments.  1Sa 1:4,9.

The ten tribes seduced by Jeroboam from attending.  1Ki 12:27.

The Jews dispersed in distant parts often attended.  Ac 2:5-11; 8:27.

Christ attended.  Joh 5:1; 7:10.

Rendered unavailing by the impiety of the Jews.  Isa 1:13,14; Am 5:21.

Illustrative of general assembly of the church.  Heb 12:23.

 

Necessary members of the body   1Co 12:15,21.

Parts of, mentioned in scripture

Heel.  Ps 41:9; 49:5; Ho 12:3.

Sole.  De 11:24; 1Ki 5:3.

Toes.  Ex 29:20; 2Sa 21:20; Da 2:41.

 

Often swift   2Sa 2:18; 22:34.

Were liable to

Disease.  1Ki 15:23.

Swelling from walking.  De 8:4.

Injury from stones, &c.  Ps 91:12.

 

Early use of shoes   Ex 12:11.

Of women often adorned with tingling ornaments   Isa 3:16,18.

Of the Jews

Neglected in affliction.  2Sa 19:24; Eze 24:17.

Bare in affliction.  2Sa 15:30.

Washed frequently.  2Sa 11:8; Song 5:3.

 

Stamped on the ground in extreme joy or grief   Eze 6:11; 25:6.

Washing for others, a menial office   1Sa 25:41; Joh 13:5-14.

Of strangers and travellers washed   Ge 18:4; 19:2; 24:32; 1Ti 5:10.

Neglect of washing, disrespectful to guest   Lu 7:44.

Respect exhibited by falling at   1Sa 25:24; 2Ki 4:37; Es 8:3; Mr 5:22; Ac 10:25.

Reverence expressed by kissing   Lu 7:38,45.

Sleep expressed by covering   1Sa 24:3.

Subjection expressed by licking the dust of   Isa 49:23.

Condemnation expressed by shaking the dust from   Mt 10:14; Mr 6:11.

Subjugation of enemies expressed by placing on their necks   Jos 10:24; Ps 110:1.

Origin of uncovering in consecrated places   Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15.

Of enemies often maimed and cut off   Jdj 1:6,7; 2Sa 4:12.

Of criminals

Bound with fetters.  Ps 105:18.

Placed in stocks.  Job 13:27; Ac 16:24.

 

Path of, to be pondered   Pr 4:26.

To be refrained from evil   Pr 1:15; Heb 12:13.

To be turned to God's testimonies   Ps 119:59.

To be directed by God's word   Ps 119:105.

To be guided by wisdom and discretion   Pr 3:21,23,26.

Of the wicked

Swift to mischief.  Pr 6:18.

Swift to shed blood.  Pr 1:16; Ro 3:15.

Ensnared.  Job 18:8; Ps 9:15.

 

Of saints
At liberty.  Ps 18:36; 31:8.

Kept by God.  1Sa 2:9; Ps 116:8.

Established by God.  Ps 66:9; 121:3.

Guided by Christ.  Isa 48:17; Lu 1:79.

 

Illustrative
(Set on a rock,) of stability.  Ps 40:2.

(Set in a large place,) of liberty.  Ps 31:8.

(Sliding,) of yielding to temptation.  Job 12:5; Ps 17:5; 38:16; 94:18.

(Treading under,) of complete destruction.  Isa 18:7; La 1:15.

(Washed or dipped in oil,) of abundance.  De 33:24; Job 29:6.

(Dipped in blood,) of victory.  Ps 68:23.

 

Produces a rich sweet fruit   Jdj 9:11.

Not found in desert places   Nu 20:5.

Abounded in

Egypt.  Ps 105:33.

Canaan.  Nu 13:23; De 8:8.

 

Often grew wild   Am 7:14.

Sometimes planted in vineyards   Lu 13:6.

Propagated by the Jews   Am 4:9.

Required cultivation   Lu 13:8.

Fruit of, formed after winter   Song 2:11,13.

Leaves of, put forth, a sign of the approach of summer   Mt 24:32.

Reasonableness of expecting fruit upon, when full of leaves   Mr 11:13.

Fruit of

Eaten fresh from the tree.  Mt 21:18,19.

Eaten dried in cakes.  1Sa 30:12.

Gathered and kept in baskets.  Jer 24:1.

First ripe esteemed.  Jer 24:2; Ho 9:10.

Used in the miraculous healing of Hezekiah.  2Ki 20:7; Isa 38:21.

Sold in the markets.  Ne 13:15.

Sent as presents.  1Sa 25:18; 1Ch 12:40.

 

A species of, produced vile and worthless fruit   Jer 29:17.

Leaves of, used by Adam for covering   Ge 3:7.

Afforded a thick shade   Joh 1:48,50.

Often unfruitful   Lu 13:7.

Failure of, a great calamity   Hab 3:17.

The Jews punished by

God's breaking down.  Ho 2:12.

Failure of fruit on.  Jer 8:13; Hag 2:19.

Enemies devouring fruit of.  Jer 5:17.

Barking and eating of, by locusts.  Joe 1:4,7,12; Am 4:9.

 

Illustrative
(Barren,) of mere professors of religion.  Mt 21:19; Lu 13:6,7.

(Sitting under one's own,) of prosperity and peace.  1Ki 4:25; Mic 4:4.

 

Fruit of, illustrative
Of good works.  Mt 7:16.

(Good,) of saints.  Jer 24:2,3.

(Bad,) of wicked men.  Jer 24:2-8.

(First ripe,) of the fathers of the Jewish church.  Ho 9:10.

(Untimely and dropping,) of the wicked ripe for judgment.  Isa 34:4; Na 3:12; Re 6:13.

 

Can be increased in intensity   Da 3:19,22.

Though small, kindles a great matter   Jas 3:5.

Things connected with

Burning coals.  Pr 26:21.

Flame.  Song 8:6; Isa 66:15.

Sparks.  Job 18:5; Isa 1:31.

Ashes.  1Ki 13:3; 2Pe 2:6.

Smoke.  Isa 34:10; Joe 2:30.

 

Kept alive by fuel   Pr 26:20; Isa 9:5.

Characterised as

Bright.  Eze 1:13.

Spreading.  Jas 3:5.

Enlightening.  Ps 78:14; 105:39.

Heating.  Mr 14:54.

Melting.  Ps 68:2; Isa 64:2.

Purifying.  Nu 31:23; 1Pe 1:7; Re 3:18.

Drying.  Job 15:30; Joe 1:20.

Consuming.  Jdj 15:4,5; Ps 46:9; Isa 10:16,17.

Insatiable.  Pr 30:16.

 

Sacred
Came from before the Lord.  Le 9:24.

Always burning on the altar.  Le 6:13.

All burn offerings consumed by.  Le 6:9,12.

Incense burned with.  Le 16:12; Nu 16:46.

Guilt of burning incense without.  Le 10:1.

Restored to the temple.  2Ch 7:1-3.

 

Frequently employed as an instrument of divine vengeance   Ps 97:3; Isa 47:14; 66:16.

Miraculous

In the burning bush.  Ex 3:2.

Plagued the Egyptians.  Ex 9:23,24.

Led the people of Israel in the desert.  Ex 13:22; 40:38.

On Mount Sinai at giving of law.  De 4:11,37.

Destroyed Nadab and Abihu.  Le 10:2.

Destroyed the people at Taberah.  Nu 11:1.

Consumed the company of Korah.  Nu 16:35.

Consumed the sacrifice of Gideon.  Jdj 6:21.

Angel ascended in.  Jdj 13:20.

Consumed the sacrifice of Elijah.  1Ki 18:38.

Destroyed the enemies of Elijah.  2Ki 1:10,12.

Elijah taken up in a chariot of.  2Ki 2:11.

 

God appeared in   Ex 3:2; 19:18.

Christ shall appear in   Da 7:10; 2Th 1:8.

Punishment of the wicked shall be in   Mt 13:42; 25:41.

In houses

Lighted in the winter.  Jer 36:22.

Lighted in spring mornings.  Joh 18:18.

Not to be lighted on the Sabbath.  Ex 35:3.

Made of charcoal.  Joh 18:18.

Made of wood.  Ac 28:3.

 

Injury from, to be made good by the person who kindled it   Ex 22:6.

Illustrative of

God's protection.  Nu 9:16; Zec 2:5.

God's vengeance.  De 4:24; Heb 12:29.

Christ as judge.  Isa 10:17; Mal 3:2.

The Holy Spirit.  Isa 4:4; Ac 2:3.

The church destroying her enemies.  Ob 1:18.

The word of God.  Jer 5:14; 23:29.

Zeal of saints.  Ps 39:3; 119:139.

Zeal of angels.  Ps 104:4; Heb 1:7.

God's enemies.  Isa 10:17; Ob 1:18.

Lust.  Pr 6:27,28.

Wickedness.  Isa 9:18.

The tongue.  Pr 16:27; Jas 3:6.

The self-righteous.  Isa 65:5.

The hope of hypocrites.  Isa 50:11.

Persecution.  Lu 12:49-53.

Affliction.  Isa 43:2.

Judgments.  Jer 48:45; La 1:13; Eze 39:6.

 

Of man and beast dedicated to God   Ex 13:2,12; 22:29.

Dedicated to commemorate the sparing of the first born of Israel   Ex 13:15; Nu 3:13; 8:17.

Of clean beasts

Not to labour.  De 15:19.

Not shorn.  De 15:19.

Not taken from the dam for seven days.  Ex 22:30; Le 22:27.

Offered in sacrifice.  Nu 18:17.

Could not be a free-will offering.  Le 27:26.

Antiquity of offering.  Ge 4:4.

Flesh of, the priest's portion.  Nu 18:18.

 

Of clean beasts
To be redeemed.  Nu 18:15.

Law of redemption for.  Nu 18:16.

 

Of the ass to be redeemed with lamb or its neck broken   Ex 13:13; 34:20.

Of Israel

Tribe of Levi taken for.  Nu 3:12,40-43; 8:18.

To be redeemed.  Ex 34:20; Nu 18:15.

Price of redemption for.  Nu 3:46,47.

Price of, given to the priests.  Nu 3:48-51.

 

Laws respecting, restored after the captivity   Ne 10:36.

Laws respecting, observed at Christ's birth   Lu 2:22,23.

The beginning of strength and excellency of power   Ge 49:3; De 21:17.

Precious and valuable   Mic 6:7; Zec 12:10.

Objects of special love   Ge 25:28; Jer 31:9,20.

Privileges of

Precedence in the family.  Ge 48:13,14.

Authority over the younger children.  Ge 27:29; 1Sa 20:29.

Special blessing by the father.  Ge 27:4,35.

The father's title and power.  2Ch 21:3.

A double portion of inheritance.  De 21:17.

In case of death the next brother to raise up seed to.  De 25:5,6; Mt 22:24-28.

Not to be alienated by parents through caprice.  De 21:15,16.

Could be forfeited by misconduct.  Ge 49:3,4,8; 1Ch 5:1.

Could be sold.  Ge 25:31,33; Heb 12:16,17.

 

Instances of superseded
Cain.  Ge 4:4,5.

Japheth.  Ge 10:21.

Ishmael.  Ge 17:19-21.

Esau.  Ge 25:23; Ro 9:12,13.

Manasseh.  Ge 48:15-20.

Reuben, &c.  1Ch 5:1,2.

Aaron.  Ex 7:1,2; Nu 12:2,8.

David's brothers.  1Sa 16:6-12.

Adonijah.  1Ki 2:15,22.

 

Illustrative of
The dignity, &c of Christ.  Ps 89:27; Ro 8:29; Col 1:18.

The dignity, &c of the church.  Heb 12:23.

 

To be brought to God's house   Ex 34:26.

Different kinds of

Barley harvest.  Le 23:10-14.

Wheat harvest.  Ex 23:16; Le 23:16,17.

Wine and oil.  De 18:4.

Wool.  De 18:4.

Honey.  2Ch 31:5.

Fruit of new trees in fourth year.  Le 19:23,24.

All agricultural produce.  De 26:2.

 

To be the very best of their kind   Nu 18:12.

Holy to the Lord   Eze 48:14.

God honoured by the offering of   Pr 3:9.

Offering of, consecrated the whole   Ro 11:16.

To be offered

Without delay.  Ex 22:29.

In a basket.  De 26:2.

With thanksgiving.  De 26:3-10.

 

Allotted to the priests   Nu 18:12,13; Le 23:20; De 18:3-5.

Law of, restored after the captivity   Ne 10:35,37; 13:31.

Illustrative of

The Jewish church.  Jer 2:3.

First converts in any place.  Ro 16:5.

Church of Christ.  Jas 1:18; Re 14:4.

Resurrection of Christ.  1Co 15:20,23.

 

Created by God   Ge 1:20,21; Ex 20:11.

Made for God's glory   Job 12:8,9; Ps 69:34.

Inhabit

Seas.  Nu 11:22; Eze 47:10.

Rivers.  Ex 7:18; Eze 29:5.

Ponds.  Song 7:4; Isa 19:10.

 

Number and variety of   Ps 104:25.

Different in flesh from beasts &c   1Co 15:39.

Cannot live without water   Isa 50:2.

Man given dominion over   Ge 1:26,28; Ps 8:8.

Man permitted to eat   Ge 9:2,3.

Used as food

By the Egyptians.  Nu 11:5.

By the Jews.  Mt 7:10.

 

Mode of cooking alluded to   Lu 24:42; Joh 21:9.

The people of Tyre traded in   Ne 13:16.

Sold near the fish gate at Jerusalem   2Ch 33:14; Zep 1:10.

Distinction between clean and unclean   Le 11:9-12; De 14:9,10.

Mentioned in scripture

Leviathan.  Job 41:1; Ps 74:14.

Whale.  Ge 1:21; Mt 12:40.

 

Solomon wrote the history of   1Ki 4:33.

No likeness of, to be made for worship   Ex 20:4; De 4:18.

Catching of, a trade   Mt 4:18; Lu 5:2.

Taken with

Nets.  Lu 5:4-6; Joh 21:6-8.

Hooks.  Am 4:2; Mt 17:27.

Spears.  Job 41:7.

Often suffered for man's sin.  Ex 7:21; Eze 38:20.

 

Miracles connected with
Multiplying a few.  Mt 14:17-21; 15:34.

Immense draughts of.  Lu 5:6,9; Joh 21:6,11.

Procuring tribute money from.  Mt 17:27.

Dressed on the shore.  Joh 21:9.

 

Illustrative
Of the whole population of Egypt.  Eze 29:4,5.

Of the visible church.  Mt 13:48.

Of men ignorant of future events.  Ec 9:12.

Of those ensnared by the wicked.  Hab 1:14.

(Good,) of saints.  Mt 13:48,49.

(Bad,) of mere professors.  Mt 13:48,49.

 

Saints should not used   Job 32:21,22.

Ministers should not use   1Th 2:5.

The wicked use, to

Others.  Ps 5:9; 12:2.

Themselves.  Ps 36:2.

 

Hypocrites use, to
God.  Ps 78:36.

Those in authority.  Da 11:34.

 

False prophets and teachers use   Eze 12:24; Ro 16:18.

Wisdom, a preservative against   Pr 4:5.

Worldly advantage obtained by   Da 11:21,22.

Seldom gains respect   Pr 28:23.

Avoid those given to   Pr 20:19.

Danger of   Pr 7:21-23; 20:5.

Punishment of   Job 17:5; Ps 12:3.

Exemplified

Woman of Tekoah.  2Sa 14:17,20.

Absalom.  2Sa 15:2-6.

False prophets.  1Ki 22:13.

Darius's courtiers.  Da 6:7.

Pharisees, &c.  Mt 12:14.

People of Tyre, &c.  Ac 12:22.

 

Wild in fields   Ps 103:15.

Cultivated in gardens   Song 6:2,3.

Described as

Beautiful.  Mt 6:29.

Sweet.  Song 5:13.

Evanescent.  Ps 103:16; Isa 40:8.

Appear in spring.  Song 2:12.

 

Mentioned in scripture
The lily.  Ho 14:5; Mt 6:28.

The lily of the valley.  Song 2:1.

The rose.  Isa 35:1.

The rose of Sharon.  Song 2:1.

Of the grass.  1Pe 1:24.

 

Garlands of, used in worship of idols   Ac 14:13.

Representations of, on the

Golden candlestick.  Ex 25:31,33; 2Ch 4:21.

Sea of brass.  1Ki 7:26; 2Ch 4:5.

Wood work of the temple.  1Ki 6:18,29,33,35.

 

Illustrative of
The graces of Christ.  Song 5:13.

Shortness of man's life.  Job 14:2; Ps 103:15.

Kingdom of Israel.  Isa 28:1.

Glory of man.  1Pe 1:24.

Rich men.  Jas 1:10,11.

 

All men are, without the knowledge of God   Tit 3:3.

Deny God   Ps 14:1; 53:1.

Blaspheme God   Ps 74:18.

Reproach God   Ps 74:22.

Make a mock at sin   Pr 14:9.

Despise instruction   Pr 1:7; 15:5.

Hate knowledge   Pr 1:22.

Delight not in understanding   Pr 18:2.

Sport themselves in mischief   Pr 10:23.

Walk in darkness   Ec 2:14.

Hate to depart from evil   Pr 13:19.

Worship of, hateful to God   Ec 5:1.

Are

Corrupt and abominable.  Ps 14:1.

Self-sufficient.  Pr 12:15; Ro 1:22.

Self-confident.  Pr 14:16.

Self-deceivers.  Pr 14:8.

Mere professors of religion.  Mt 25:2-12.

Full of words.  Ec 10:14.

Given to meddling.  Pr 20:3.

Slanderers.  Pr 10:18.

Liars.  Pr 10:18.

Slothful.  Ec 4:5.

Angry.  Ec 7:9.

Contentious.  Pr 18:6.

A grief to parents.  Pr 17:25; 19:13.

 

Come to shame   Pr 3:35.

Destroy themselves by their speech   Pr 10:8,14; Ec 10:12.

The company of, ruinous   Pr 13:20.

Lips of, a snare to the soul   Pr 18:7.

Cling to their folly   Pr 26:11; 27:22.

Worship idols   Jer 10:8; Ro 1:22,23.

Trust to their own hearts   Pr 28:26.

Depend upon their wealth   Lu 12:20.

Hear the gospel and obey it not   Mt 7:26.

The mouth of, pours out folly   Pr 15:2.

Honour is unbecoming for   Pr 26:1,8.

God has no pleasure in   Ec 5:4.

Shall not stand in the presence of God   Ps 5:5.

Avoid them   Pr 9:6; 14:7.

Exhorted to seek wisdom   Pr 8:5.

Punishment of   Ps 107:17; Pr 19:29; 26:10.

Exemplified

Rehoboam.  1Ki 12:8.

Israel.  Jer 4:22.

Pharisees.  Mt 23:17,19.

 

Tracts of land covered with trees   Isa 44:14.

Underbrush often in   Isa 9:18.

Infested by wild beasts   Ps 50:10; 104:20; Isa 56:9; Jer 5:6; Mic 5:8.

Abounded with wild honey   1Sa 14:25,26.

Often afforded pasture   Mic 7:14.

Mentioned in scripture

Bashan.  Isa 2:13; Eze 27:6; Zec 11:2.

Hareth.  1Sa 22:5.

Ephraim.  2Sa 18:6,8.

Lebanon.  1Ki 7:2; 10:17.

Carmel.  2Ki 19:23; Isa 37:24.

Arabian.  Isa 21:13.

The south.  Eze 20:46,47.

The king's.  Ne 2:8.

 

Supplied timber for building   1Ki 5:6-8.

Were places of refuge   1Sa 22:5; 23:16.

Jotham built towers, &c, in   2Ch 27:4.

The power of God extends over   Ps 29:9.

Called on to rejoice at God's mercy   Isa 44:23.

Often destroyed by enemies   2Ki 19:23; Isa 37:24; Jer 46:23.

Illustrative

Of the unfruitful world.  Isa 32:19.

(A fruitful field turned into,) of the Jews rejected by God.  Isa 29:17; 32:15.

(Destroyed by fire,) of destruction of the wicked.  Isa 9:18; 10:17,18; Jer 21:14.

 

A characteristic of the wicked   Pr 2:17; Isa 65:11.

Backsliders are guilty of   Jer 3:21,22.

Is forgetting his

Covenant.  De 4:23; 2Ki 17:38.

Works.  Ps 78:7,11; 106:13.

Benefits.  Ps 103:2; 106:7.

Word.  Heb 12:5; Jas 1:25.

Law.  Ps 119:153,176; Ho 4:6.

Past deliverance.  Jdj 8:34; Ps 78:42.

Power to deliver.  Isa 51:13-15.

 

Encouraged by false teachers   Jer 23:27.

Prosperity often leads to   De 8:12-14; Ho 13:6.

Trials should not lead to   Ps 44:17-20.

Resolve against   Ps 119:16,93.

Cautions against   De 6:12; 8:11.

Exhortation to those guilty of   Ps 50:22.

Punishment of   Job 8:12,13; Ps 9:17; Isa 17:10,11; Eze 23:35; Ho 8:14.

 

Christ set an example of   Lu 23:34.

Commanded   Mr 11:25; Ro 12:19.

To be unlimited   Mt 18:22; Lu 17:4.

A characteristic of saints   Ps 7:4.

Motives to

The mercy of God.  Lu 6:36.

Our need of forgiveness.  Mr 11:25.

God's forgiveness of us.  Eph 4:32.

Christ's forgiveness of us.  Col 3:13.

 

A glory to saints   Pr 19:11.

Should be accompanied by

Forbearance.  Col 3:13.

Kindness.  Ge 45:5-11; Ro 12:20.

Blessing and prayer.  Mt 5:44.

 

Promises to   Mt 6:14; Lu 6:37.

No forgiveness without   Mt 6:15; Jas 2:13.

Illustrated   Mt 18:23-35.

Exemplified

Joseph.  Ge 50:20,21.

David.  1Sa 24:7; 2Sa 18:5; 19:23.

Solomon.  1Ki 1:53.

Stephen.  Ac 7:60.

Paul.  2Ti 4:16.

 

Idolaters guilty of   1Sa 8:8; 1Ki 11:33.

The wicked guilty of   De 28:20.

Backsliders guilty of   Jer 15:6.

Is forsaking

His house.  2Ch 29:6.

His covenant.  De 29:25; 1Ki 19:10; Jer 22:9; Da 11:30.

His commandments.  Ezr 9:10.

The right way.  2Pe 2:15.

 

Trusting in man is   Jer 17:5.

Leads men to follow their own devices   Jer 2:13.

Prosperity tempts to   De 31:20; 32:15.

Wickedness of   Jer 2:13; 5:7.

Unreasonableness and ingratitude of   Jer 2:5,6.

Brings confusion   Jer 17:13.

Followed by remorse   Eze 6:9.

Brings down his wrath   Ezr 8:22.

Provokes God to forsake men   Jdj 10:13; 2Ch 15:2; 24:20,24.

Resolve against   Jos 24:16; Ne 10:29-39.

Curse pronounced upon   Jer 17:5.

Sin of, to be confessed   Ezr 9:10.

Warnings against   Jos 24:20; 1Ch 28:9.

Punishment of   De 28:20; 2Ki 22:16,17; Isa 1:28; Jer 1:16; 5:19.

Exemplified

Children of Israel.  1Sa 12:10.

Saul.  1Sa 15:11.

Ahab.  1Ki 18:18.

Amon.  2Ki 21:22.

Kingdom of Judah.  2Ch 12:1,5; 21:10; Isa 1:4; Jer 15:6.

Kingdom of Israel.  2Ch 13:11; 2Ki 17:7-18.

Many disciples.  Joh 6:66.

Phygellus, &c.  2Ti 1:15.

Balaam.  2Pe 2:15.

 

Places strong by nature   Nu 24:21.

Places fortified by art   Jer 51:53.

The security of a nation   Isa 33:16; Da 11:10.

Places used as

Cities.  Jdj 9:31; Ne 4:2.

Strong-holds.  Jdj 6:2; 2Ch 11:11.

Forts.  2Sa 5:9; Isa 25:12.

Strong towers.  2Ch 26:9.

 

Afforded protection in danger   Jdj 6:2.

Defended against enemies   Na 2:1.

Often

Entered by the enemy.  Da 11:7.

Spoiled.  Ho 10:14.

Levelled.  Isa 25:12.

Deserted, &c.  Isa 34:13.

Destruction of, threatened.  Isa 17:3.

 

Illustrative of
God's protection.  Ps 18:2; Jer 16:19.

Christ, the defence of saints.  Isa 33:16.

Protection afforded to ministers.  Jer 6:27.

 

The lowest part of a building, and on which it rests   Lu 14:29; Ac 16:26.

Figuratively applied to

The heavens.  2Sa 22:8.

The earth.  Job 38:4; Ps 104:5.

The world.  Ps 18:15; Mt 13:35.

The mountains.  De 32:22.

The ocean.  Ps 104:8.

Kingdoms.  Ex 9:18.

 

Laid for
Cities.  Jos 6:26; 1Ki 16:34.

Walls.  Ezr 4:12; Re 21:14.

Houses.  Lu 6:48.

Temples.  1Ki 6:37; Ezr 3:10.

Towers.  Lu 14:28,29.

 

Described as
Of stone.  1Ki 5:17.

Deep laid.  Lu 6:48.

Strongly laid.  Ezr 6:3.

Joined together by corner stones.  Ezr 4:12; 1Pe 2:6; Eph 2:20.

 

Security afforded by   Mt 7:25; Lu 6:48.

Illustrative of

Christ.  Isa 28:16; 1Co 3:11.

Doctrines of the apostles, &c.  Eph 2:20.

First principles of the gospel.  Heb 6:1,2.

Decrees and purposes of God.  2Ti 2:19.

Magistrates.  Ps 82:5.

The righteous.  Pr 10:25.

Hope of saints.  Ps 87:1.

Security of saints' inheritance.  Heb 11:10.

Created by God   Ps 74:15; 104:10.

God to be praised for   Re 14:7.

Come from the great deep   Ge 7:11; Job 38:16.

Found in hills and valleys   De 8:7; Ps 104:10.

Send forth each but one kind of water   Jas 3:11.

Afford

Drink to the beasts.  Ps 104:11.

Refreshment to the birds.  Ps 104:12.

Fruitfulness to the earth.  1Ki 18:5; Joe 3:18.

 

Frequented by travellers   Ge 16:7.

Abound in Canaan   De 8:7; 1Ki 18:5.

Sometimes dried up   Isa 58:11.

Drying up of, a severe punishment   Ps 107:33,34; Ho 13:15.

Constantly flowing

Especially esteemed.  Isa 58:11.

Could not be ceremonially defiled.  Le 11:36.

 

Sometimes stopped or turned off to distress enemies   2Ch 32:3,4.

Mentioned in scripture

In the way to Shur.  Ge 16:7.

Of the waters of Nephtoah.  Jos 15:9.

Of Jezreel.  1Sa 29:1.

Of Pisgah.  De 4:49.

Upper and nether springs.  Jos 15:19; Jdj 1:15.

 

Illustrative
Of God.  Ps 36:9; Jer 2:13; 17:13.

Of Christ.  Zec 13:1.

Of the Holy Spirit.  Joh 7:38,39.

Of constant supplies of grace.  Ps 87:7.

Of eternal life.  Joh 4:14; Re 21:6.

Of the means of grace.  Isa 41:18; Joe 3:18.

Of a good wife.  Pr 5:18.

Of a numerous posterity.  De 33:28.

Of spiritual wisdom.  Pr 16:22; 18:4.

Of the law of the wise.  Pr 13:14.

Of godly fear.  Pr 14:27.

(Sealed up,) of the church.  Song 4:12.

(Not failing,) of the church.  Isa 58:11.

(Always flowing,) of unceasing wickedness of the Jews.  Jer 6:7.

(Corrupt,) of the natural heart.  Jas 3:11; Mt 15:18,19.

(Troubled,) of saints led astray.  Pr 25:26.

 

Found in deserts   Eze 13:4.

Abounded in Palestine   Jdj 15:4; La 5:18.

Described as

Active.  Ne 4:3.

Crafty.  Lu 13:32.

Carnivorous.  Ps 63:10.

 

Destructive to vines   Song 2:15.

Dwells in holes   Mt 8:20; Lu 9:58.

Illustrative of

False prophets.  Eze 13:4.

Cunning and deceitful persons.  Lu 13:32.

Enemies of the church.  Song 2:15.

Used by Samson for annoying the Philistines.  Jdj 15:4-6.

 

The produce of corn, &c   De 22:9; Ps 107:37.

The produce of trees   Ge 1:29; Ec 2:5.

Called the

Fruit of the ground.  Ge 4:3; Jer 7:20.

Fruit of the earth.  Isa 4:2.

Increase of the land.  Ps 85:12.

 

Given by God   Ac 14:17.

Preserved to us by God   Mal 3:11.

Require

A fruitful land.  Ps 107:31.

Rain from heaven.  Ps 104:13; Jas 5:18.

Influence of the sun and moon.  De 33:14.

 

Produced in their due seasons   Mt 21:41.

First of, devoted to God   De 26:2.

Divided into

Hasty or precocious.  Isa 28:4.

Summer fruits.  2Sa 16:1.

New and old.  Song 7:13.

Goodly.  Jer 11:16.

Pleasant.  Song 4:16.

Precious.  De 33:14.

Evil or bad.  Mt 7:17.

 

To be waited for with patience   Jas 5:7.

Often sent as presents   Ge 43:11.

Often destroyed

In God's anger.  Jer 7:20.

By blight.  Joe 1:12.

By locusts, &c.  De 28:38,39; Joe 1:4.

By enemies.  Eze 25:4.

By drought.  Hag 1:10.

 

Illustrative
Of effects of repentance.  Mt 3:8.

Of works of the Spirit.  Ga 5:22,23; Eph 5:9.

Of doctrines of Christ.  Song 2:3.

Of good works.  Mt 7:17,18; Php 4:17.

Of a holy conversation.  Pr 12:14; 18:20.

Of praise.  Heb 13:15.

Of the example, &c of the godly.  Pr 11:30.

Of effects of industry.  Pr 31:16,31.

Of the reward of saints.  Isa 3:10.

Of the reward of the wicked.  Jer 17:9,10.

Of converts to the church.  Ps 72:16; Joh 4:36.

(Bad,) of the conduct and conversation of evil men.  Mt 12:33.