Torrey's New Topical Textbook

by R. A. Torrey

Descended from Jacob's sixth son   Ge 30:7,8.

Predictions respecting   Ge 49:21; De 33:23.

Persons selected from

To number the people.  Nu 1:15.

To spy out the land.  Nu 13:14.

To divide the land.  Nu 34:28.

 

Strength of, on leaving Egypt   Nu 1:42,43.

The rear of the fourth division of Israel in their journeys   Nu 10:25,27.

Encamped under the standard of Dan north of the tabernacle   Nu 2:25,29.

Offering of, at the dedication   Nu 7:78-83.

Families of   Nu 26:48,49.

Strength of, on entering Canaan   Nu 26:50.

On Ebal said amen to the curses   De 27:13.

Bounds of their inheritance   Jos 19:32-39.

Did not drive out the Canaanites, but made them tributary   Jdj 1:33.

Chosen from Zebulun to go with Barak against Sisera   Jdj 4:6,10.

Praised for aiding against Sisera   Jdj 5:18.

Joined Gideon in the pursuit and overthrow of the Midianites   Jdj 7:23.

Some of, at David's coronation   1Ch 12:34.

Officer placed over, by David   1Ch 27:19.

Officer placed over, by Solomon   1Ki 4:15.

Land of, ravaged by Benhadad   1Ki 15:20.

Land of, purged of idols by Josiah   2Ch 34:6.

Taken captive by Tiglathpileser   2Ki 15:29.

Specially favoured by our Lord's ministry   Isa 9:1,2; Mt 4:13-15.

Remarkable persons of

Barak.  Jdj 4:6.

Hiram.  1Ki 7:14.

 

Persons separated to the service of God   Nu 6:2.

Different kinds of

From the womb.  Jdj 13:5; Lu 1:15.

By a particular vow.  Nu 6:2.

 

Required to be holy   Nu 6:8.

Esteemed pure   La 4:7.

Prohibited from

Wine or strong drink.  Nu 6:3; Lu 1:15.

Grapes or anything made from the vine.  Nu 6:3,4; Jdj 13:14.

Cutting or shaving the head.  Nu 6:5; Jdj 13:5; 16:17.

Defiling themselves by the dead.  Nu 6:6,7.

 

Raised up for good of the nation   Am 2:11.

Ungodly Jews tried to corrupt   Am 2:12.

Defiled during vow

To shave the head the seventh day.  Nu 6:9.

To bring two turtle doves for a burnt offering.  Nu 6:10,11.

To recompense their vow with a trespass offering.  Nu 6:12.

 

On completion of vow
To be brought to tabernacle door.  Nu 6:13.

To offer sacrifices.  Nu 6:14-17.

To shave their heads.  Nu 6:18; Ac 18:18; 21:24.

To have the left shoulder of the ram of the peace offering waved upon their hands by the priest.  Nu 6:19,20; Le 7:32.

 

Illustrative of
Christ.  Heb 7:26.

Saints.  2Co 6:17; Jas 1:27.

 

Were the servants of the Levites   Ezr 8:20.

Probably originated in the appointment of the Gibeonites   Jos 9:27.

The remnant of the Canaanites appointed as, by Solomon   1Ki 9:20,21; Ezr 2:58.

With the priests and Levites

Had cities to reside in.  1Ch 9:2; Ezr 2:70.

Exempted from tribute.  Ezr 7:24.

 

Had chiefs or captains over them   Ne 11:21.

A large number of, returned from the captivity   Ezr 2:43-54; Ne 7:46-56,60.

Were zealous for the covenant   Ne 10:28,29.

 

The corruption of human nature requires   Joh 3:6; Ro 8:7,8.

None can enter heaven without   Joh 3:3.

Effected by

God.  Joh 1:13; 1Pe 1:3.

Christ.  1Jo 2:29.

The Holy Spirit.  Joh 3:6; Tit 3:5.

 

Through the instrumentality of
The word of God.  Jas 1:18; 1Pe 1:23.

The resurrection of Christ.  1Pe 1:3.

The ministry of the gospel.  1Co 4:15.

 

Is of the will of God   Jas 1:18.

Is of the mercy of God   Tit 3:5.

Is for the glory of God   Isa 43:7.

Described as

A new creation.  2Co 5:17; Ga 6:15; Eph 2:10.

Newness of life.  Ro 6:4.

A spiritual resurrection.  Ro 6:4-6; Eph 2:1,5; Col 2:12; 3:1.

A new heart.  Eze 36:26.

A new spirit.  Eze 11:19; Ro 7:6.

Putting on the new man.  Eph 4:24.

The inward man.  Ro 7:22; 2Co 4:16.

Circumcision of the heart.  De 30:6; Ro 2:29; Col 2:11.

Partaking of the divine nature.  2Pe 1:4.

The washing of regeneration.  Tit 3:5.

 

All saints partake of   Ro 8:16,17; 1Pe 2:2; 1Jo 5:1.

Produces

Likeness to God.  Eph 4:24; Col 3:10.

Likeness to Christ.  Ro 8:29; 2Co 3:18; 1Jo 3:2.

Knowledge of God.  Jer 24:7; Col 3:10.

Hatred of sin.  1Jo 3:9; 5:18.

Victory over the world.  1Jo 5:4.

Delight in God's law.  Ro 7:22.

 

Evidenced by
Faith in Christ.  1Jo 5:1.

Righteousness.  1Jo 2:29.

Brotherly love.  1Jo 4:7.

 

Connected with adoption   Isa 43:6,7; Joh 1:12,13.

The ignorant cavil at   Joh 3:4.

Manner of effecting--Illustrated   Joh 3:8.

Preserves from Satan's devices   1Jo 5:18.

 

The darkness first called   Ge 1:5.

Caused by God   Ps 104:20.

Belongs to God   Ps 74:16.

The heavenly bodies designed to separate day from   Ge 1:14.

The moon and stars designed to rule and give light by   Ge 1:16-18; Jer 31:35.

Commenced at sunset   Ge 28:11.

Continued until sunrise   Ps 104:22; Mt 28:1; Mr 16:2.

Regular succession of

Established by covenant.  Ge 8:22; Jer 33:20.

Ordained for the glory of God.  Ps 19:2.

 

Originally divided into three watches   La 2:19; Jdj 7:19; Ex 14:24.

Divided into four watches by the Romans   Lu 12:38; Mt 14:25; Mr 13:35.

Frequently

Exceeding dark.  Pr 7:9.

Cold and frosty.  Ge 31:40; Jer 36:30.

Accompanied by heavy dew.  Nu 11:9; Jdj 6:38,40; Job 29:19; Song 5:2.

 

Unsuitable for labour   Joh 9:4.

Unsuitable for travelling   Joh 11:10.

Designed for rest   Ps 104:23.

Wearisome to the afflicted   Job 7:3,4.

Favourable to the purposes of the wicked   Ge 31:39; Job 24:14,15; Ob 1:5; 1Th 5:2.

Wild beasts go forth in search of prey during   2Sa 21:10; Ps 104:21,22.

The Jews

Forbidden to keep the wages of servants during.  Le 19:13.

Forbidden to allow malefactors to hang during.  De 21:23.

In affliction spent, in sorrow and humiliation.  Ps 6:6; 30:5; Joe 1:13.

In affliction spent, in prayer.  Ps 22:2.

Often kept lamps burning during.  Pr 31:18.

 

Eastern shepherds watched over their flocks during   Ge 31:40; Lu 2:8.

Eastern fishermen continued their employment during   Lu 5:5; Joh 21:3.

God frequently

Revealed his will in.  Ge 31:24; 46:2; Nu 22:30; Da 7:2.

Visited his people in.  1Ki 3:5; Ps 17:3.

Executed his judgments in.  Ex 12:12; 2Ki 19:35; Job 27:20; Da 5:30.

 

Illustrative of
Spiritual darkness.  Ro 13:12.

Seasons of severe calamities.  Isa 21:12; Am 5:8.

Seasons of spiritual desertion.  Song 3:1.

Death.  Joh 9:4.

 

Empties itself into the Mediterranean Sea by seven streams   Isa 11:15.

Called

The river.  Ge 41:1,3.

The Egyptian sea.  Isa 11:15.

The stream of Egypt.  Isa 27:12.

Sihor.  Jos 13:3; Jer 2:18.

 

Abounded in
Crocodiles.  Eze 29:3.

Fish.  Ex 7:21; Eze 29:4.

Reeds and flags.  Isa 19:6,7.

 

Annual overflow of its banks alluded to   Jer 46:8; Am 8:8; 9:5.

The Egyptians

Took great pride in.  Eze 29:9.

Carried on extensive commerce by.  Isa 23:3.

Bathed in.  Ex 2:5.

Drank of.  Ex 7:21,24.

Punished by failure of its waters.  Isa 19:5,6.

Punished by destruction of its fish.  Isa 19:8.

 

Remarkable events connected with
Male children drowned in.  Ex 1:22.

Moses exposed on its banks.  Ex 2:3.

Its waters turned into blood.  Ex 7:15,20.

Miraculous generation of frogs.  Ex 8:3.

 

Origin and antiquity of   Ge 10:11.

Situated on the river Tigris   Na 2:6,8.

The ancient capital of Assyria   2Ki 19:36; Isa 37:37.

Called the bloody city   Na 3:1.

Described as

Great.  Jon 1:2; 3:2.

Extensive.  Jon 3:3.

Rich.  Na 2:9.

Strong.  Na 3:12.

Commercial.  Na 3:16.

Populous.  Jon 4:11.

Vile.  Na 1:14.

Wicked.  Jon 1:2.

Idolatrous.  Na 1:14.

Full of joy and carelessness.  Zep 2:15.

Full of lies and robbery.  Na 3:1.

Full of witchcraft.  Na 3:4.

 

Jonah sent to proclaim the destruction of   Jon 1:2; 3:1,2,4.

Inhabitants of, repented at Jonah's preaching   Jon 3:5-9; Mt 12:41; Lu 11:32.

Destruction of, averted   Joh 3:10; 4:11.

Predictions respecting

Coming up of the Babylonish armies against.  Na 2:1-4; 3:2.

Destruction of its people.  Na 1:12; 3:3.

Spoiling of its treasures.  Na 2:9.

Destruction of its idols.  Na 1:14; 2:7.

Degradation and contempt put on.  Na 3:5-7; Zep 2:15.

Utter destruction.  Na 1:8,9.

Complete desolation.  Zep 2:13-15.

Feebleness of its people.  Na 3:13.

Being taken while people were drunk.  Na 1:10; 3:11.

Captivity of its people.  Na 3:10.