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| Palaces Palm Tree, The Parables Pardon Parents Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of Patience Patriarchal Government Peace Peace Offerings Peace, Spiritual Perfection Persecution Perseverance Pharisees, The Philistines Pilgrims and Strangers Pillars Plague or Pestilence, The | Ploughing Pomegranate Tree, The Pools and Ponds Poor, The Power of Christ, The Power of God, The Power of the Holy Spirit, The Praise Prayer Prayer, Answers To Prayer, Intercessory Prayer, Private Prayer, Public Prayer, Social and Family Precious Stones Preciousness of Christ Presents Presumption Pride | Priests Prisons Privileges of Saints Procrastination Promises of God, The Prophecies Respecting Christ Prophecy Prophets Prophets, False Proselytes Protection Providence of God, The Prudence Publicans Punishment of the Wicked, The Punishments Purifications |
Palaces.
The term applied to
Houses of great men. Am 3:9; Mic 5:5. The temple of God. 1Ch 29:1,19. The house of the high priest. Mt 26:58.
Polished. Ps 144:12. Pleasant. Isa 13:22.
Called the house of the kingdom. 2Ch 2:1,12. Called the king's palace. Es 1:5. Called the royal house. Es 1:9. Splendidly furnished. Es 1:6. Surrounded with gardens. Es 1:5. Surrounded with terraces. 2Ch 9:11. Under governors. 1Ki 4:6; Ne 7:2. Often attended by eunuchs as servants. 2Ki 20:18; Da 1:3,4. Were strictly guarded. 2Ki 11:5. Afforded support to all the King's retainers. Ezr 4:14; Da 1:5. Royal decrees issued from. Es 3:15; 8:14. Royal decrees laid up in. Ezr 6:2. Contained treasures of the king. 1Ki 15:18; 2Ch 12:9; 25:24. Gorgeous apparel suited to, alone. Lu 7:25.
Often the storehouses of rapine Am 3:10. Often as punishment
Forsaken. Isa 32:14. Desolate. Ps 69:25; Eze 19:7. Scenes of bloodshed. Jer 9:21. Burned with fire. 2Ch 36:19; Jer 17:27. Overgrown with thorns, &c. Isa 34:13. The habitation of dragons, &c. Isa 13:22.
Illustrative of
The godly children of saints. Ps 144:12. The place of Satan's dominion. Lu 11:21.
Palm Tree, The.
Jericho celebrated for De 34:3; Jdj 1:16. Described as The fruit of, called dates 2Ch 31:5.Requires a moist and fertile soil Ex 15:27. Tents often pitched under the shade of Jdj 4:5. The branches of, were
Carried at feast of tabernacles. Le 23:40. Used for constructing booths. Ne 8:15. Spread before Christ. Joh 12:13.
Represented in carved work on the walls and doors of the temple of Solomon 1Ki 6:29,32,35; 2Ch 3:5. Illustrative of
The righteous. Ps 92:12. The upright appearance of idols. Jer 10:5.
Parables.
Parables of christ
Children of the bride chamber. Mt 9:15. New cloth and old garment. Mt 9:16. New wine and old bottles. Mt 9:17. Unclean spirit. Mt 12:43. Sower. Mt 13:3-23; Lu 8:5-15. Tares. Mt 13:24-30,36-43. Mustard-seed. Mt 13:31,32; Lu 13:19. Leaven. Mt 13:33. Treasure hid in a field. Mt 13:44. Pearl of great price. Mt 13:45,46. Net cast into the sea. Mt 13:47-50. Meats defiling not. Mt 15:10-15. Unmerciful servant. Mt 18:23-35. Labourers hired. Mt 20:1-16. Two sons. Mt 21:28-32. Wicked husbandmen. Mt 21:33-45. Marriage-feast. Mt 22:2-14. Fig-tree leafing. Mt 24:32-34. Man of the house watching. Mt 24:43. Faithful, and evil servants. Mt 24:45-51. Ten virgins. Mt 25:1-13. Talents. Mt 25:14-30. Kingdom, divided against itself. Mr 3:24. House, divided against itself. Mr 3:25. Strong man armed. Mr 3:27; Lu 11:21.
Lighted candle Mr 4:21; Lu 11:33-36. Man taking a far journey Mr 13:34-37. Blind leading the blind Lu 6:39. Beam and mote Lu 6:41,42. Tree and its fruit Lu 6:43-45. Creditor and debtors Lu 7:41-47. Good Samaritan Lu 10:30-37. Importunate friend Lu 11:5-9. Rich fool Lu 12:16-21. Cloud and wind Lu 12:54-57. Barren fig-tree Lu 13:6-9. Men bidden to a feast Lu 14:7-11. Builder of a tower Lu 14:28-30,33. King going to war Lu 14:31-33. Savour of salt Lu 14:34,35. Lost sheep Lu 15:3-7. Lost piece of silver Lu 15:8-10. Prodigal son Lu 15:11-32. Unjust steward Lu 16:1-8. Rich man and Lazarus Lu 16:19-31. Importunate widow Lu 18:1-8. Pharisee and Publican Lu 18:9-14. Pounds Lu 19:12-27. Good Shepherd Joh 10:1-6. Vine and branches Joh 15:1-5.
Pardon.
None without shedding of blood Le 17:11; Heb 9:22. Legal sacrifices, ineffectual for Heb 10:4. Outward purifications, ineffectual for Job 9:30,31; Jer 2:22. The blood of Christ, alone, is efficacious for Zec 13:1; 1Jo 1:7. Is granted
By Christ. Mr 2:5; Lu 7:48. Through Christ. Lu 1:69,77; Ac 5:31; 13:38. Through the blood of Christ. Mt 26:28; Ro 3:25; Col 1:14. For the name's sake of Christ. 1Jo 2:12. According to the riches of grace. Eph 1:7. On the exaltation of Christ. Ac 5:31. Freely. Isa 43:25. Readily. Ne 9:17; Ps 86:5. Abundantly. Isa 55:7; Ro 5:20. To those who confess their sins. 2Sa 12:13; Ps 32:5; 1Jo 1:9. To those who repent. Ac 2:38. To those who believe. Ac 10:43.
Exhibits the
Grace of God. Ro 5:15,16. Mercy of God. Ex 34:7; Ps 51:1. Goodness of God. 2Ch 30:18; Ps 86:5. Forbearance of God. Ro 3:25. Loving-kindness of God. Ps 51:1. Justice of God. 1Jo 1:9. Faithfulness of God. 1Jo 1:9.
Removing transgression. Ps 103:12. Blotting out transgression. Isa 44:22. Covering sin. Ps 32:1. Blotting out sin. Ac 3:19. Casting sins into the sea. Mic 7:19. Not imputing sin. Ro 4:8. Not mentioning transgression. Eze 18:22. Remembering sins no more. Heb 10:17.
Blessedness of Ps 32:1; Ro 4:7. Should lead to
Loving God. Lu 7:47. Fearing God. Ps 130:4. Praising God. Ps 103:2,3.
Pray for
For others. Jas 5:15; 1Jo 5:16.
Withheld from
The unbelieving. Joh 8:21,24. The impenitent. Lu 13:2-5. Blasphemers against the Holy Spirit. Mt 12:32; Mr 3:28,29. Apostates. Heb 10:26,27; 1Jo 5:16.
Exemplified
David. 2Sa 12:13. Manasseh. 2Ch 33:13. Hezekiah. Isa 38:17. The Paralytic. Mt 9:2. The Penitent. Lu 7:47.
Parents.
Their duty to their children is
To bring them to Christ. Mt 19:13,14. To train them up for God. Pr 22:6; Eph 6:4. To instruct them in God's word. De 4:9; 11:19; Isa 38:19. To tell them of God's judgments. Joe 1:3. To tell them of the miraculous works of God. Ex 10:2; Ps 78:4. To command them to obey God. De 32:46; 1Ch 28:9. To bless them. Ge 48:15; Heb 11:20. To pity them. Ps 103:13. To provide for them. Job 42:15; 2Co 12:14; 1Ti 5:8. To rule them. 1Ti 3:4,12. To correct them. Pr 13:24; 19:18; 23:13; 29:17; Heb 12:7. Not to provoke them. Eph 6:4; Col 3:21. Not to make unholy connections for them. Ge 24:1-4; 28:1,2.
Should pray for their children
When in temptation. Job 1:5. When in sickness. 2Sa 12:16; Mr 5:23; Joh 4:46,49.
Leave a blessing to their children. Ps 112:2; Pr 11:21; Isa 65:23.
Negligence of, sorely punished 1Sa 3:13. When wicked
Set a bad example to their children. Eze 20:18; Am 2:4.
Jacob. Ge 44:20,30. Joseph. Ge 48:13-20. Mother of Moses. Ex 2:2,3. Manoah. Jdj 13:8. Hannah. 1Sa 1:28. David. 2Sa 18:5,33. Shunammite. 2Ki 4:19,20. Job. Job 1:5. Mother of Lemuel. Pr 31:1. Nobleman. Joh 4:49. Lois and Eunice. 2Ti 1:5.
Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of.
A male of the first year Ex 12:5; Isa 9:6. Without blemish Ex 12:5; 1Pe 1:19. Taken out of the flock Ex 12:5; Heb 2:14,17. Chosen before-hand Ex 12:3; 1Pe 2:4. Shut up four days that it might be closely examined Ex 12:6; Joh 8:46; 18:38. Killed by the people Ex 12:6; Ac 2:23. Killed at the place where the Lord put his name De 16:2,5-7; 2Ch 35:1; Lu 13:33. Killed in the evening Ex 12:6; Mr 15:34,37. Its blood to be shed Ex 12:7; Lu 22:20. Blood of, sprinkled on lintel and door-posts Ex 12:22; Heb 9:13,14; 10:22; 1Pe 1:2. Blood of, not sprinkled on threshold Ex 12:7; Heb 10:29. Not a bone of, broken Ex 12:46; Joh 19:36. Not eaten raw Ex 12:9; 1Co 11:28,29. Roasted with fire Ex 12:8; Ps 22:14,15. Eaten with bitter herbs Ex 12:8; Zec 12:10. Eaten with unleavened bread Ex 12:39; 1Co 5:7,8; 2Co 1:12. Eaten in haste Ex 12:11; Heb 6:18. Eaten with the loins girt Ex 12:11; Lu 12:35; Eph 6:14; 1Pe 1:13. Eaten with staff in hand Ex 12:11; Ps 23:4. Eaten with shoes on Ex 12:11; Eph 6:15. Not taken out of the house Ex 12:46; Eph 3:17. What remained of it till morning to be burned Ex 12:10; Mt 7:6; Lu 11:3.
Patience.
Christ, an example of Isa 53:7; Ac 8:32; Mt 27:14. Enjoined Tit 2:2; 2Pe 1:6. Should have its perfect work Jas 1:4. Trials of saints lead to Ro 5:3; Jas 1:3. Produces Suffering with, for well-doing, is acceptable with God 1Pe 2:20.To be exercised
Bringing forth fruits. Lu 8:15. Well-doing. Ro 2:7; Ga 6:9. Waiting for God. Ps 37:7; 40:1. Waiting for Christ. 1Co 1:7; 2Th 3:5. Waiting for the hope of the gospel. Ro 8:25; Ga 5:5. Waiting for God's salvation. La 3:26. Bearing the yoke. La 3:27. Tribulation. Lu 21:19; Ro 12:12.
Exercise, towards all 1Th 5:14. They who are in authority, should exercise Mt 18:26; Ac 26:3. Ministers should follow after 1Ti 6:11. Ministers approved by 2Co 6:4. Should be accompanied by
Faith. 2Th 1:4; Heb 6:12; Re 13:10. Temperance. 2Pe 1:6. Long-suffering. Col 1:11. Joyfulness. Col 1:11.
Commended Ec 7:8; Re 2:2,3. Illustrated Jas 5:7. Exemplified Patriarchal Government.
Exercised in
Vindicating their wrongs. Ge 14:12,15,16. Forming treaties and alliances. Ge 14:13; 21:22-32; 26:28-33. Acting as priests. Ge 8:20; 12:7,8; 35:1-7; Job 1:5. Acting as judges. Ge 38:24. Arbitrarily disinheriting and putting away servants and children. Ge 21:14; 1Ch 5:1. Blessing and cursing their children. Ge 9:25,26; 27:28,29; 49:1-33. The authority of heads of families for, acknowledged. Ge 23:6.
Peace.
Results from
The government of Christ. Isa 2:4. Praying for rulers. 1Ti 2:2. Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell. Jer 29:7.
God bestows upon those who
Please him. Ps 16:7. Endure his chastisements. Job 5:17,23,24.
The fruit of righteousness should be sown in Jas 3:18. The church shall enjoy Ps 125:5; 128:6; Isa 2:4; Ho 2:18. Saints should
Seek. Ps 34:14; 1Pe 3:11. Follow. 2Ti 2:22. Follow the things which make for. Ro 14:19. Cultivate. Ps 120:7. Speak. Es 10:3. Live in. 2Co 13:11. Have, with each other. Mr 9:50; 1Th 5:13. Endeavour to have will all men. Ro 12:18; Heb 12:14.
Exhort others to Ge 45:24. Ministers should exhort to 2Th 3:12. Advantages of Pr 17:1; Ec 4:6. Blessedness of Ps 133:1. Blessedness of promoting Mt 5:9. The wicked
Speak not. Ps 35:20. Enjoy not. Isa 48:22; Eze 7:25. Opposed to. Ps 120:7. Hate. Ps 120:6.
Exemplified
Abimelech. Ge 26:29. Mordecai. Es 10:3. David. Ps 120:7.
Peace Offerings.
The offerer required
To bring it himself. Le 7:29,30. To lay his hand upon its head. Le 3:2,8,13. To kill it at tabernacle door. Le 3:2; 8:13.
The priest
Sprinkled the blood on the altar. Le 3:2,8,13. Offered the inside fat, &c by fire. Le 3:3,4,9,10. Laid it upon the daily burnt offering to be consumed with it. Le 3:5; 6:12,13. Waved the breast as a wave-offering. Ex 29:26,28; Le 7:29,30. Heaved the right shoulder as an heave-offering. Ex 29:22-27. Had the shoulder and breast as his portion. Ex 29:28; Le 7:31-34. An offering most acceptable. Le 3:5,16. Generally accompanied by a burnt-offering. Jdj 21:4; 1Sa 10:8; 1Ki 3:15. Often accompanied by a sin-offering. Le 23:19.
As a votive offering. Le 7:16. For reconciliation. Eze 45:15; Eph 2:13,14. For confirming the legal covenant. Ex 24:5. At consecration of priests. Ex 29:22,29. For the people at large. Le 9:4. At expiration of Nazarite's vow. Nu 6:14. At all the festivals. Nu 10:10. At dedication of tabernacle. Nu 7:17,23. At dedication of temple. 1Ki 8:62-64. At coronation of kings. 1Sa 11:15. By Joshua after his victories. Jos 8:31. By Israel after their defeat. Jdj 20:26. By David on bringing up the ark. 2Sa 6:17. By David after the plague. 2Sa 24:25. By Solomon three times a year. 1Ki 9:25. By Manasseh on repairing and restoring the altar. 2Ch 33:15,16.
If a votive offering to be eaten the same day or the next Le 7:16,17; 19:6-8. To be eaten before the Lord De 12:17,18. No unclean person to eat of Le 7:20,21.
Peace, Spiritual.
God ordains Isa 26:12. God speaks, to his saints Ps 85:8. Christ is the Lord of 2Th 3:16. Christ is the prince of Isa 9:6. Christ gives 2Th 3:16. Christ guides into the way of Lu 1:79. Christ is our Eph 2:14. Is through the atonement of Christ Isa 53:5; Eph 2:14,15; Col 1:20. Bequeathed by Christ Joh 14:27. Preached
Through Christ. Ac 10:36. By ministers. Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15.
Follows upon justification Ro 5:1. A fruit of the Spirit Ro 14:17; Ga 5:22. Divine wisdom is the way of Pr 3:17. Accompanies
Righteousness. Isa 32:17. Acquaintance with God. Job 22:21. The love of God's law. Ps 119:165. Spiritual-mindedness. Ro 8:6.
Promised to
The Gentiles. Zec 9:10. Saints. Ps 72:3,7; Isa 55:12. The meek. Ps 37:11. Those who confide in God. Isa 26:3. Returning backsliders. Isa 57:18,19.
The benediction of ministers should be Nu 6:26; Lu 10:5. Saints
Have, with God. Isa 27:5; Ro 5:1. Enjoy. Ps 119:165. Repose in. Ps 4:8. Blessed with. Ps 29:11. Kept in perfect. Isa 26:3. Ruled by. Col 3:15. Kept by. Php 4:7. Die in. Ps 37:37; Lu 2:29. Wish, to each other. Ga 6:16; Php 1:2; Col 1:2; 1Th 1:1.
Abundant. Ps 72:7; Jer 33:6. Secure. Job 34:29. Passes all understanding. Php 4:7. Consummated after death. Isa 57:2.
The wicked
Know not the things of. Lu 19:42. Promise, to themselves. De 29:19. Are promised, by false teachers. Jer 6:14. There is none for. Isa 48:22; 57:21.
Perfection.
All saints have, in Christ 1Co 2:6; Php 3:15; Col 2:10. God's perfection the standard of Mt 5:48. Implies Saints commanded to aim at Ge 17:1; De 18:13.Saints claim not Job 9:20; Php 3:12. Saints follow after Pr 4:18; Php 3:12. Ministers appointed to lead saints to Eph 4:12; Col 1:28. Exhortation to 2Co 7:1; 13:11. Impossibility of attaining to 2Ch 6:36; Ps 119:96. The word of God is
Designed to lead us to. 2Ti 3:16,17.
Patience leads to Jas 1:4. Pray for Heb 13:20,21; 1Pe 5:10. The Church shall attain to Joh 17:23; Eph 4:13. Blessedness of Ps 37:37; Pr 2:21.
Persecution.
Christ voluntarily submitted to Isa 50:6. Christ was patient under Isa 53:7. Saints may expect Mr 10:30; Lu 21:12; Joh 15:20. Saints suffer, for the sake of God Jer 15:15. Of saints, is a persecution of Christ Zec 2:8; Ac 9:4,5. All that live godly in Christ, shall suffer 2Ti 3:12. Originates
Hated to God and Christ. Joh 15:20,24. Hatred to the gospel. Mt 13:21. Pride. Ps 10:2. Mistaken zeal. Ac 13:50; 26:9-11.
Men by nature addicted to Ga 4:29. Preacher of the gospel subject to Ga 5:11. Is sometimes to death Ac 22:4. God forsakes not his saints under 2Co 4:9. God delivers out of Da 3:25,28; 2Co 1:10; 2Ti 3:11. Cannot separated from Christ Ro 8:35. Lawful means may be used to escape Mt 2:13; 10:23; 12:14,15. Saints suffering, should
Exhibit patience. 1Co 4:12. Rejoice. Mt 5:12; 1Pe 4:13. Glorify God. 1Pe 4:16. Pray for deliverance. Ps 7:1; 119:86. Pray for those who inflict. Mt 5:44. Return blessing for. Ro 12:14.
Blessedness of enduring, for Christ's sake Mt 5:10; Lu 6:22. Pray for those suffering 2Th 3:2. Hypocrites cannot endure Mt 4:17. False teachers shrink from Ga 6:12. The wicked
Active in. Ps 143:3; La 4:19. Encourage each other in. Ps 71:11. Rejoice in its success. Ps 13:4; Re 11:10. Punishment for. Ps 7:13; 2Th 1:6. Illustrated. Mt 21:33-39.
Saul. 1Sa 26:18. Jezebel. 1Ki 19:2. Zedekiah &c. Jer 38:4-6. Chaldeans. Da 3:8-30. Pharisees. Mt 12:14. Jews. Joh 5:16; 1Th 2:15. Herod. Ac 12:1. Gentiles. Ac 14:5. Paul. Php 3:6; 1Ti 1:13.
David. Ps 119:161. Jeremiah. Jer 32:2. Daniel. Da 6:5-17. Peter &c. Ac 4:3. Apostles. Ac 5:18. The Prophets. Ac 7:52. The Church. Ac 8:1. Paul and Barnabas. Ac 13:50. Paul and Silas. Ac 16:23. Hebrews. Heb 10:33. Saints of old. Heb 11:36.
Perseverance.
An evidence of belonging to Christ Joh 8:31; Heb 3:6,14. A characteristic of saints Pr 4:18. To be manifested in
Waiting upon god. Ho 12:6. Prayer. Ro 12:12; Eph 6:18. Well-doing. Ro 2:7; 2Th 3:13. Continuing in the faith. Ac 14:22; Col 1:23; 2Ti 4:7. Holding fast hope. Heb 3:6.
The power of Christ. Joh 10:28. The intercession of Christ. Lu 22:31,32; Joh 17:11. The fear of God. Jer 32:40. Faith. 1Pe 1:5.
Leads to increase of knowledge Joh 8:31,32. IN WELL-DOING
Is not in vain. 1Co 15:58; Ga 6:9.
Encouragement to Heb 12:2,3. Promises to Mt 10:22; 24:13; Re 2:26-28. Blessedness of Jas 1:25. Want of
Punished. Joh 15:6; Ro 11:22. Illustrated. Mr 4:5,17.
Pharisees, The.
The strictest observers of the Mosaic ritual Ac 26:5. By descent, especially esteemed Ac 23:6. Character of
Zealous of tradition. Mr 7:3,5-8; Ga 1:14. Outwardly moral. Lu 18:11; Php 3:5,6. Rigid in fasting. Lu 5:33; 18:12. Active in proselytising. Mt 23:15. Self-righteous. Lu 16:15; 18:9. Avaricious. Mt 23:14; Lu 16:14. Ambitious of precedence. Mt 23:6. Fond of public salutations. Mt 23:7. Fond of distinguished titles. Mt 23:7-10. Particular in paying all dues. Mt 23:23. Oppressive. Mt 23:4. Cruel in persecuting. Ac 9:1,2.
Made broad their phylacteries Mt 23:5. Their opinions, a standard for others Joh 7:48. Many priest and Levites were of Joh 1:19,24. Many rulers, lawyers, and scribes were of Joh 3:1; Ac 5:34; 23:9. Had disciples Lu 5:33; Ac 22:3. Some came to John for baptism Mt 3:7. As a body, rejected John's baptism Lu 7:30. Christ
Condemned by, for associating with sinners. Mt 9:11; Lu 7:39; 15:1,2. Asked for signs by. Mt 12:38; 16:1. Tempted by, with questions about the law. Mt 19:3; 22:15,16,35. Watched by, for evil. Lu 6:7. Offended, by his doctrine. Mt 15:12; 21:45; Lu 16:14. Declared the imaginary righteousness of, to be insufficient for salvation. Mt 5:20. Declared the doctrines of, to be hypocrisy. Mt 16:6,11,12; Lu 12:1. Denounced woes against. Mt 23:13-33. Called, and evil and adulterous generation. Mt 12:39. Called, serpents and generation of vipers. Mt 23:33. Called fools and blind guides. Mt 23:17,24. Compared, to whited sepulchres. Mt 23:27. Compared, to graves that appear not. Lu 11:44. Left Judea for a time on account of. Joh 4:1-3.
Sent officers to apprehend Christ Joh 7:32,45. Often sought to destroy Christ Mt 12:14; 21:46; Joh 11:47,53,57.
Philistines.
Originally dwelt in the land of Caphtor Jer 47:4; Am 9:7. Conquered the Avims and took from them the west coast of Canaan De 2:23. Called
The Cherethites. 1Sa 30:14; Zep 2:5.
Divided into five sates of lordships. Jos 13:3; Jdj 3:3; 1Sa 6:16. Had many flourishing cities. 1Sa 6:17. Given by God to the Israelites. Jos 13:2,3; 15:45,47.
Character of
Idolatrous. Jdj 16:23; 1Sa 5:2. Superstitious. Isa 2:6. Warlike. 1Sa 17:1; 28:1.
Some of, left to prove Israel Jdj 3:1-3. Always confederated with the enemies of Israel Ps 83:7; Isa 9:11,12. Shamgar slew six hundred of, and delivered Israel Jdj 3:31. Oppressed Israel after the death of Jair for eighteen years Jdj 10:7,8. Oppressed Israel after the death of Abdon forty years Jdj 13:1. Samson
Intermarried with. Jdj 14:1,10. Slew thirty, near Askelon. Jdj 14:19. Burned vineyards &c of. Jdj 15:3-5. Slew many for burning his wife. Jdj 15:7,8. Slew a thousand with the jawbone of an ass. Jdj 15:15,16. Blinded and imprisoned by. Jdj 16:21. Pulled down the house of Dagon and destroyed immense numbers of. Jdj 16:29,30.
Defeated Israel and took the ark 1Sa 4:3-11. Put the ark into Dagon's house 1Sa 5:1-4. Plagued for retaining the ark 1Sa 5:6-12. Sent back the ark and were healed 1Sa 6:1-18. Miraculously routed at Mizpeh 1Sa 7:7-14. Jonathan smote a garrison of, at Geba and provoked them 1Sa 13:3,4. Invaded the land of Israel with a great army 1Sa 13:5,17-23. Jonathan and his armour-bearer smote a garrison of, at the passages 1Sa 14:1-14. Miraculously discomfited 1Sa 14:15-23. Saul constantly at war with 1Sa 14:52. Defied Israel by their champion 1Sa 17:4-10. Defeated Israel at Ephesdammim and pursued to Ekron 1Sa 17:1,52. David
Procured Saul's daughter for and hundred foreskins of. 1Sa 18:25-27. Often defeated during Saul's reign. 1Sa 19:8; 23:1-5. Fled to, for safety. 1Sa 27:1-7. Gained the confidence of Achish king of. 1Sa 28:2; 29:9. Distrusted by. 1Sa 29:2-7. Often defeated in the course of his reign. 2Sa 5:17-23; 8:1; 21:15-22; 23:8-12. Had a guard composed of. 2Sa 8:18; Eze 25:16; Zep 2:5.
Ziklag a town of, taken and plundered by the Amalekites 1Sa 30:1,2,16. Israel defeated by, and Saul slain 1Sa 31:1-10. Besieged in Gibbethon by Nadab 1Ki 15:27. Sent by God against Jehoram 2Ch 21:16,17. Defeated by Uzziah 2Ch 26:6,7. Distressed Judah under Ahaz 2Ch 28:18,19. Defeated by Hezekiah 2Ki 18:8. Israel condemned for imitating Jdj 10:6; Am 6:2; 9:7. Prophecies respecting
Punishment with other nations. Jer 25:20. Dismay at ruin of Tyre. Zec 9:3,5. Base men to be their rulers. Zec 9:6. Hatred and revenge against Israel to be fully recompensed. Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:6-8. Utter destruction by Pharaoh king of Egypt. Jer 47:1-4; Zep 2:5,6. Destruction and desolation of their cities. Jer 47:5; Zep 2:4. Their country to be a future possession to Israel. Ob 1:19; Zep 2:7. To help in Israel's restoration. Isa 11:14.
Pilgrims and Strangers.
Saints are called to be Ge 12:1; Ac 7:3; Lu 14:26,27,33. All saints are Ps 39:12; 1Pe 1:1. Saints confess themselves 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:19; Heb 11:13. As saints they
Are strengthened by God. De 33:25; Ps 84:6,7. Are actuated by faith. Heb 11:9. Have their faces toward Zion. Jer 50:5. Keep the promised in view. Heb 11:13. Forsake all for Christ. Mt 19:27. Look for a heavenly country. Heb 11:16. Look for a heavenly city. Heb 11:10. Pass their sojourning in fear. 1Pe 1:17. Rejoice in the statutes of God. Ps 119:54. Pray for direction. Ps 43:3; Jer 50:5. Have a heavenly conversation. Php 3:20. Hate worldly fellowship. Ps 120:5,6. Are not mindful of this world. Heb 11:15. Are not at home in this world. Heb 11:9. Shine as lights in the world. Php 2:15. Invite others to go with them. Nu 10:29. Are exposed to persecution. Ps 120:5-7; Joh 17:14. Should abstain from fleshly lusts. 1Pe 2:11. Should have their treasure in heaven. Mt 6:19; Lu 12:33; Col 3:1,2. Should not be over anxious about worldly things. Mt 6:25. Long for their pilgrimage to end. Ps 55:6; 2Co 5:1-8. Die in faith. Heb 11:13. The world is not worthy of. Heb 11:38.
Typified
Jacob. Ge 47:9. Saints of old. 1Ch 29:15; Heb 11:13,38. David. Ps 39:12. The Apostles. Mt 19:27.
Pillars.
Things raised up as memorials Ge 31:51. Made of
Wood. 1Ki 10:12. Iron. Jer 1:18. Brass. 1Ki 7:15. Silver. Song 3:10.
Two, placed in the temple porch 1Ki 7:15-21. Of memorial
Sometimes of a heap of stones. Jos 4:8,9,20. To witness vows. Ge 28:18; 31:13. To witness covenants. Ge 31:52. To mark the graves of the dead. Ge 35:20. To commemorate remarkable events. Ex 24:4; Jos 4:20,24. To perpetuate names. 2Sa 18:18. In honour of idols. Le 26:1; De 7:5. Often anointed. Ge 28:18; 31:13. Often had inscriptions. Job 19:24.
Lot's wife became a pillar of salt Ge 19:26. Illustrative of
Stability of the earth. 1Sa 2:8; Ps 75:3. The church. 1Ti 3:15. Stability of Christ. Song 5:15; Re 10:1. Ministers. Jer 1:18; Ga 2:9. Saints who overcome in Christ. Re 3:12.
Plague or Pestilence, The.
One of God's four sore judgments Eze 14:21. Described as noisome Ps 9:13. Israel threatened with, as a punishment for disobedience Le 26:24,25; De 28:21. Desolating effects of Ps 91:7; Jer 16:6,7; Am 6:9,10. Equally fatal day and night Ps 91:5,6. Fatal to man and beast Ps 78:50; Jer 21:6. Sent upon
Israel for making golden calf. Ex 32:35. Israel for despising manna. Nu 11:33. Israel for murmuring at destruction of Korah. Nu 16:46-50. Israel for worshipping Baal-peor. Nu 25:18. David's subjects for his numbering the people. 2Sa 24:15.
Often followed war and famine Jer 27:13; 28:8; 29:17,18. Egypt often afflicted with Jer 42:17; Am 4:10. Specially fatal in cities Le 26:25; Jer 21:6,9. Was attributed to a destroying angel Ex 12:23; 2Sa 24:16. The Jews sought deliverance from, by prayer 1Ki 8:37,38; 2Ch 20:9. Predicted to happen before destruction of Jerusalem Mt 24:7; Lu 21:11. Illustrative of
The diseased state of man's heart. 1Ki 8:38.
Ploughing.
Noah the supposed inventor of Ge 5:29. Performed
With oxen. 1Sa 14:14; Job 1:14. During the cold winter season. Pr 20:4. In long and straight furrows. Ps 129:3. Generally by servants. Isa 61:5; Lu 17:7. Sometimes by the owner of the land himself. 1Ki 19:19.
Difficulty of, on rocky ground Am 6:12. Followed by harrowing and sowing Isa 28:24,25. Illustrative
Of peace and prosperity. Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3. Of a severe course of affliction. Ho 10:11. Of a course of sin. Job 4:8; Ho 10:13. Of the labour ministers. 1Co 9:10. (Attention and constancy required in,) of continued devotedness. Lu 9:62.
Pomegranate Tree, The.
Canaan abounded with Nu 13:23; De 8:8. The Jews
Often dwelt under shade of. 1Sa 14:2. Drank the juice of. Song 8:2.
God's favour exhibited, in making fruitful Hag 2:19. Representations of its fruit
On the pillars of the temple. 1Ki 7:18.
(An orchard of,) of the church. Song 4:13. (Fruit of,) of the graces of the church. Song 4:3; 6:7.
Pools and Ponds.
Made by man Isa 19:10. Artificial, designed for
Supplying gardens with water. Ec 2:6. Preserving fish. Isa 19:10.
Filled by the rain Ps 84:6. Mentioned in scripture
Gibeon. 2Sa 2:13. Hebron. 2Sa 4:12. Samaria. 1Ki 22:38. Siloam. Joh 9:7. The upper pool. 2Ki 18:17; Isa 7:3. The lower pool. Isa 22:9. The king's pool. Ne 2:14. The old pool. Isa 22:11.
Illustrative
(In the wilderness,) of the gifts of the Spirit. Isa 35:7; 41:18. (Turning cities into,) of great desolation. Isa 14:23.
Poor, The.
Are such by God's appointment 1Sa 2:7; Job 1:21. Condition of, often results from God
Forgets not. Ps 9:18. Hears. Ps 69:33; Isa 41:17. Maintains the right of. Ps 140:12. Delivers. Job 36:15; Ps 35:10. Protects. Ps 12:5; 109:31. Exalts. 1Sa 2:8; Ps 107:41. Provides for. Ps 68:10; 146:7. Despises no the prayer of. Ps 102:17. Is the refuge of. Ps 14:6.
May be
Liberal. Mr 12:42; 2Co 9:12. Wise. Pr 28:11. Upright. Pr 19:1.
Christ preached to Lu 4:18. Christ delivers Ps 72:12. Offerings of, acceptable to God Mr 12:42-44; 2Co 8:2,12. Should
Hope in God. Job 5:16. Commit themselves to God. Ps 10:14. When converted, rejoice in their exaltation. Jas 1:9. Provided for under the Law. Ex 23:11; Le 19:9,10.
Inconsistent with love to God. 1Jo 3:17. A proof of unbelief. Jas 2:15-17.
Wrong not in judgment Ex 23:6. Take no usury from Le 25:36. Harden not the heart against De 15:7. Shut not the hand against De 15:7. Rule not, with vigour Le 25:39,43. Oppress not De 24:14; Zec 7:10. Despise not Pr 14:21; Jas 2:2-4. Relive Le 25:35; Mt 19:21. Defend Ps 82:3,4. Do justice to Ps 82:3; Jer 22:3,16. A care for
Is a fruit of repentance. Lu 3:11. Should be urged. 2Co 8:7,8; Ga 2:10.
Liberally. De 14:29; 15:8,11. Cheerfully. 2Co 8:12; 9:7. Without ostentation. Mt 6:1. Specially if saints. Ro 12:13; Ga 6:10. Pray for. Ps 74:19,21.
Are blessed. De 15:10; Ps 41:1; Pr 22:9; Ac 20:35. Have the favour of God. Heb 13:16. Have promises. Pr 28:27; Lu 14:13,14.
By mocking, God is reproached Pr 17:5. The wicked
Oppress. Job 24:4-10; Eze 18:12. Vex. Eze 22:20. Regard not the cause of. Pr 29:7. Sell. Am 2:6. Crush. Am 4:1. Tread down. Am 5:11. Grind the faces of. Isa 3:15. Devour. Hab 3:14. Persecute. Ps 10:2. Defraud. Am 8:5,6. Despise the counsel of. Ps 14:6.
Punishment for
Spoiling. Isa 3:13-15; Eze 18:13. Refusing to assist. Job 22:7,10; Pr 21:13. Acting unjustly towards. Job 20:19,29; 22:6,10; Isa 10:1-3; Am 5:11,12.
Care for-Illustrated Lu 10:33-35. Exemplified
Ruth. Ru 2:2. Widow of Zarephath. 1Ki 17:12. Prophet's widow. 2Ki 4:2. Saints of old. Heb 11:37.
Job. Job 29:12-16. Nebuzaradan. Jer 39:10. Zacchaeus. Lu 19:8. Peter and John. Ac 3:6. Dorcas. Ac 9:36,39. Cornelius. Ac 10:2. Church at Antioch. Ac 11:29,30. Paul. Ro 15:25. Churches of Macedonia and Achaia. Ro 15:26; 2Co 8:1-5.
Power of Christ, The.
As man, is from the Father Ac 10:38. Described as
Unlimited. Mt 28:18. Over all flesh. Joh 17:2. Over all things. Joh 3:35; Eph 1:22. Glorious. 2Th 1:9. Everlasting. 1Ti 6:16.
Exhibited in
Upholding all things. Col 1:17; Heb 1:3. Salvation. Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25. His teaching. Mt 7:28,29; Lu 4:32. Working miracles. Mt 8:27; Lu 5:17. Enabling others to work miracles. Mt 10:1; Mr 16:17,18; Lu 10:17. Forgiving sins. Mt 9:6; Ac 5:31. Giving spiritual life. Joh 5:21,25,26. Giving eternal life. Joh 17:2. Raising the dead. Joh 5:28,29. Raising himself from the dead. Joh 2:19-21; 10:18. Overcoming the world. Joh 16:33. Overcoming Satan. Col 2:15; Heb 2:14. Destroying the works of Satan. 1Jo 3:8.
Saints
Helped by. Heb 2:18. Strengthened by. Php 4:13; 2Ti 4:17. Preserved by. 2Ti 1:12; 4:18. Bodies of, shall be changed by. Php 3:21.
Present in the assembly of saints 1Co 5:4. Shall be specially manifested at his second coming Mr 13:26; 2Pe 1:16. Shall subdue all power 1Co 15:24. The wicked shall be destroyed by Ps 2:9; Isa 11:4; 63:3; 2Th 1:9.
Power of God, The.
Expressed by the
Finger of God. Ex 8:19; Ps 8:3. Hand of God. Ex 9:3,15; Isa 48:13. Arm of God. Job 40:9; Isa 52:10. Thunder of his power. Job 26:14.
Strong. Ps 89:13; 136:12. Glorious. Ex 15:6; Isa 63:12. Mighty. Job 9:4; Ps 89:13. Everlasting. Isa 26:4; Ro 1:20. Sovereign. Ro 9:21. Effectual. Isa 43:13; Eph 3:7. Irresistible. De 32:39; Da 4:35. Incomparable. Ex 15:11,12; De 3:24; Job 40:9; Ps 89:8. Unsearchable. Job 5:9; 9:10. Incomprehensible. Job 26:14; Ec 3:11.
Nothing too hard for Ge 18:14; Jer 32:27. Can save by many or by few 1Sa 14:6. Is the source of all strength 1Ch 29:12; Ps 68:35. Exhibited in
Establishing and governing all things. Ps 65:6; 66:7. The miracles of Christ. Lu 11:20. The resurrection of Christ. 2Co 13:4; Col 2:12. The resurrection of saints. 1Co 6:14. Making the gospel effectual. Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18,24. Delivering his people. Ps 106:8. The destruction of the wicked. Ex 9:16; Ro 9:22.
Have confidence in. Jer 20:11. Receive increase of grace by. 2Co 9:8. Strengthened by. Eph 6:10; Col 1:11. Upheld by. Ps 37:17; Isa 41:10. Supported in affliction by. 2Co 6:7; 2Ti 1:8. Delivered by. Ne 1:10; Da 3:17. Exalted by. Job 36:22. Kept by, to salvation. 1Pe 1:5.
Works in, and for saints 2Co 13:4; Eph 1:19; 3:20. The faith of saints stands in 1Co 2:5. Should be
Pleaded in prayer. Ps 79:11; Mt 6:13. Feared. Jer 5:22; Mt 10:28. Magnified. Ps 21:13; Jude 1:25.
Is a ground of trust Isa 26:4; Ro 4:21. The wicked The heavenly host magnify Re 4:11; 5:13; 11:17.
Power of the Holy Spirit, The.
Christ commenced his ministry in Lu 4:14. Christ wrought his miracles by Mt 12:28. Exhibited in
The conception of Christ. Lu 1:35. Raising Christ from the dead. 1Pe 3:18. Giving spiritual life. Eze 37:11-14; Ro 8:11. Working miracles. Ro 15:19. Making the gospel efficacious. 1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5. Overcoming all difficulties. Zec 4:6,7. Promised by the Father. Lu 24:49. Promised by Christ. Ac 1:8.
Strengthened by. Eph 3:16. Enable to speak the truth boldly by. Mic 3:8; Ac 6:5,10; 2Ti 1:7,8. Helped in prayer by. Ro 8:26. Abound in hope by. Ro 15:13.
God's word the instrument of Eph 6:17.
Praise.
Christ is worthy of Re 5:12. God is glorified by Ps 22:23; 50:23. Offered to Christ Joh 12:13. Acceptable through Christ Heb 13:15. Is due to God on account of
His glory. Ps 138:5; Eze 3:12. His excellency. Ex 15:7; Ps 148:13. His greatness. 1Ch 16:25; Ps 145:3. His holiness. Ex 15:11; Isa 6:3. His wisdom. Da 2:20; Jude 1:25. His power. Ps 21:13. His goodness. Ps 107:8; 118:1; 136:1; Jer 33:11. His mercy. 2Ch 20:21; Ps 89:1; 118:1-4; 136:1-26. His loving-kindness and truth. Ps 138:2. His faithfulness and truth. Isa 25:1. His salvation. Ps 18:46; Isa 35:10; 61:10; Lu 1:68,69. His wonderful works. Ps 89:5; 150:2; Isa 25:1. His consolation. Ps 42:5; Isa 12:1. His judgment. Ps 101:1. His counsel. Ps 16:7; Jer 32:19. Fulfilling of his promises. 1Ki 8:56. Pardon of sin. Ps 103:1-3; Ho 14:2. Spiritual health. Ps 103:3. Constant preservation. Ps 71:6-8. Deliverance. Ps 40:1-3; 124:6. Protection. Ps 28:7; 59:17. Answering prayer. Ps 28:6; 118:21. The hope of glory. 1Pe 1:3,4. All spiritual blessings. Ps 103:2; Eph 1:3. All temporal blessings. Ps 104:1,14; 136:25. The continuance of blessings. Ps 68:19.
Saints. Ps 30:4; 149:5. Gentiles. Ps 117:1; Ro 15:11. Children. Ps 8:2; Mt 21:16. High and low. Ps 148:1,11. Young and old. Ps 148:1,12. Small and great. Re 19:5. All men. Ps 107:8; 145:21. All creation. Ps 148:1-10; 150:6.
Should be offered
With the soul. Ps 103:1; 104:1,35. With the whole heart. Ps 9:1; 111:1; 138:1. With uprightness of heart. Ps 119:7. With the lips. Ps 63:3; 119:171. With the mouth. Ps 51:15; 63:5. With joy. Ps 63:5; 98:4. With gladness. 2Ch 29:30; Jer 33:11. With thankfulness. 1Ch 16:4; Ne 12:24; Ps 147:7. Continually. Ps 35:28; 71:6. During life. Ps 104:33. More and more. Ps 71:14. Day and night. Re 4:8. Day by day. 2Ch 30:21. For ever and ever. Ps 145:1,2. Throughout the world. Ps 113:3. In psalms and hymns &c. Ps 105:2; Eph 5:19; Col 3:16.
Is a part of public worship Ps 9:14; 100:4; 118:19,20; Heb 2:12. Saints should
Be endued with the spirit of. Isa 61:3. Render, under affliction. Ac 16:25. Glory in. 1Ch 16:35. Triumph in. Ps 106:47. Express their joy by. Jas 5:13. Declare. Isa 42:12. Invite others to. Ps 34:3; 95:1. Pray for ability to offer. Ps 51:15; 119:175. Posture suited to. 1Ch 23:30; Ne 9:5.
Voice of praise. Ps 66:8. Voice of triumph. Ps 47:1. Voice of melody. Isa 51:3. Voice of a psalm. Ps 98:5. Garment of praise. Isa 61:3. Sacrifice of praise. Heb 13:15. Sacrifices of joy. Ps 27:6. Calves of the lips. Ho 14:2.
Exemplified
Moses. Ex 15:1-21. Jethro. Ex 18:10. Israelites. 1Ch 16:36. David. 1Ch 29:10-13; Ps 119:164. Priests and Levites. Ezr 3:10-11. Ezra. Ne 8:6. Hezekiah. Isa 38:19. Zacharias. Lu 1:64. Shepherds. Lu 2:20. Simeon. Lu 2:28. Anna. Lu 2:38. Multitudes. Lu 18:43. Disciples. Lu 19:37,38. The Apostles. Lu 24:53. First converts. Ac 2:47. Lame man. Ac 3:8. Paul and Silas. Ac 16:25.
Prayer.
To be offered
To Christ. Lu 23:42; Ac 7:59. To the Holy Spirit. 2Th 3:5. Through Christ. Eph 2:18; Heb 10:19.
God answers Ps 99:6; Isa 58:9. Is described as
Looking up. Ps 5:3. Lifting up the soul. Ps 25:1. Lifting up the heart. La 3:41. Pouring out the heart. Ps 62:8. Pouring out the soul. 1Sa 1:15. Calling upon the name of the Lord. Ge 12:8; Ps 116:4; Ac 22:16. Crying to God. Ps 27:7; 34:6. Drawing near to God. Ps 73:28; Heb 10:22. Crying to heaven. 2Ch 32:20. Beseeching the Lord. Ex 32:11. Seeking to God. Job 8:5. Seeking the face of the Lord. Ps 27:8. Making supplication. Job 8:5; Jer 36:7.
Ascends to heaven 2Ch 30:27; Re 5:8. Quickening grace necessary to Ps 80:18. The holy spirit
As the Spirit of adoptions, leads to. Ro 8:15; Ga 4:6. Helps our infirmities in. Ro 8:26.
Of the righteous, avails much Jas 5:16. Of the upright, a delight to God Pr 15:8. Should be offered up
In faith. Mt 21:22; Jas 1:6. In full assurance of faith. Heb 10:22. In a forgiving spirit. Mt 6:12. With the heart. Jer 29:13; La 3:41. With the whole heart. Ps 119:58,145. With preparation of heart. Job 11:13. With a true heart. Heb 10:22. With the soul. Ps 42:4. With the spirit and understanding. Joh 4:22-24; 1Co 14:15. With confidence in God. Ps 56:9; 86:7; 1Jo 5:14. With submission to God. Lu 22:42. With unfeigned lips. Ps 17:1. With deliberation. Ec 5:2. With holiness. 1Ti 2:8. With humility. 2Ch 7:14; 33:12. With truth. Ps 145:18; Joh 4:24. With desire to be heard. Ne 1:6; Ps 17:1; 55:1,2; 61:1. With desire to be answered. Ps 27:7; 102:2; 108:6; 143:1. With boldness. Heb 4:16. With earnestness. 1Th 3:10; Jas 5:17. With importunity. Ge 32:26; Lu 11:8,9; 18:1-7. Night and day. 1Ti 5:5. Without ceasing. 1Th 5:17. Everywhere. 1Ti 2:8. In everything. Php 4:6.
For spiritual blessings Mt 6:33. For mercy and grace to help in time of need Heb 4:16. Model for Mt 6:9-13. Vain repetitions in, forbidden Mt 6:7. Ostentation in, forbidden Mt 6:5. Accompanied with
Confession. Ne 1:4,7; Da 9:4-11. Self-abasement. Ge 18:27. Weeping. Jer 31:9; Ho 12:4. Fasting. Ne 1:4; Da 9:3; Ac 13:3. Watchfulness. Lu 21:36; 1Pe 4:7. Praise. Ps 66:17. Thanksgiving. Php 4:6; Col 4:2.
Covenant of God. Jer 14:21. Faithfulness of God. Ps 143:1. Mercy of God. Ps 51:1; Da 9:18. Righteousness of God. Da 9:16.
Seek divine teaching for Lu 11:1. Faint not in Lu 18:1. Continue instant in Ro 12:12. Avoid hindrances in 1Pe 3:7. Suitable in affliction Isa 26:16; Jas 5:13. Shortness of time a motive to 1Pe 4:7. Postures in
Bowing down. Ps 95:6. Kneeling. 2Ch 6:13; Ps 95:6; Lu 22:41; Ac 20:36. Falling on the face. Nu 16:22; Jos 5:14; 1Ch 21:16; Mt 26:39. Spreading forth the hands. Isa 1:15. Lifting up the hands. Ps 28:2; La 2:19; 1Ti 2:8.
The promises of Christ encourage to Lu 11:9,10; Joh 14:13,14. Experience of past mercies an incentive to Ps 4:1; 112:2.
Prayer, Answers To.
Christ gives Joh 4:10,14; 14:14. Christ received Joh 11:42; Heb 5:7. Granted
Sometimes immediately. Isa 65:24; Da 9:21,23; 10:12. Sometimes after delay. Lu 18:7. Sometimes differently from our desire. 2Co 12:8,9. Beyond expectation. Jer 33:3; Eph 3:20.
Promised especially in times of trouble Ps 50:15; 91:15. Received by those who
Seek God with all the heart. Jer 29:12,13. Wait upon God. Ps 40:1. Return to God. 2Ch 7:14; Job 22:23,27. Ask in faith. Mt 21:11; Jas 5:15. Ask in the name of Christ. Joh 14:13. Ask according to God's will. 1Jo 5:14. Call upon God in truth. Ps 145:18. Fear God. Ps 145:19. Set their love upon God. Ps 91:14,15. Keep God's commandments. 1Jo 3:22. Call upon God under oppression. Isa 19:20. Call upon God under affliction. Ps 18:6; 106:44; Isa 30:19,20. Abide in Christ. Joh 15:7. Humble themselves. 2Ch 7:14; Ps 9:12. Are righteous. Ps 34:15; Jas 5:16. Are poor and needy. Isa 41:17.
Love God for. Ps 116:1. Bless God for. Ps 66:20. Praise God for. Ps 116:17; 118:21.
Denied to those who
Regard iniquity in the heart. Ps 66:18. Live in sin. Isa 59:2; Joh 9:31. Offer unworthy service to God. Mal 1:7-9. Forsake God. Jer 14:10,12. Reject the call of God. Pr 1:24,25,28. Hear not the law. Pr 28:9; Zec 7:11-13. Are deaf to the cry of the poor. Pr 21:13. Are blood shedders. Isa 1:15; 59:3. Are idolaters. Jer 11:11-14; Eze 8:15-18. Are wavering. Jas 1:6,7. Are hypocrites. Job 27:8,9. Are proud. Job 35:12,13. Are self-righteous. Lu 18:11,12,14. Are the enemies of saints. Ps 18:40,41. Cruelly oppress saints. Mic 3:2-4.
Lot. Ge 19:19-21. Abraham's servant. Ge 24:15-27. Jacob. Ge 32:24-30. Israelites. Ex 2:23,24. Moses. Ex 17:4-6,11-13; 32:11-14. Samson. Jdj 15:18,19. Hannah. 1Sa 1:27. Samuel. 1Sa 7:9. Solomon. 1Ki 3:9,12. Man of God. 1Ki 13:6. Elijah. 1Ki 18:36-38; Jas 5:17,18. Elisha. 2Ki 4:33-35. Jehoahaz. 2Ki 13:4. Hezekiah. 2Ki 19:20. Jabez. 1Ch 4:10. Asa. 2Ch 14:11,12. Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 20:6-17. Manasseh. 2Ch 33:13,19. Ezra. Ezr 8:21-23. Nehemiah. Ne 4:9,15. Job. Job 42:10. David. Ps 18:6. Jeremiah. La 3:55,56. Daniel. Da 9:20-23. Jonah. Jon 2:2,10. Zacharias. Lu 1:13. Blind man. Lu 18:38,41-43. Thief on the cross. Lu 23:42,43. Apostles. Ac 4:29-31. Cornelius. Ac 10:4,31. The Christians. Ac 12:5,7. Paul and Silas. Ac 16:25,26. Paul. Ac 28:8.
Elders of Israel. Eze 20:3. Pharisees. Mt 23:14.
Prayer, Intercessory.
Commanded 1Ti 2:1; Jas 5:14,16. Should be offered up for
All in authority. 1Ti 2:2. Ministers. 2Co 1:11; Php 1:19. The Church. Ps 122:6; Isa 62:6,7. All saints. Eph 6:18. All men. 1Ti 2:1. Masters. Ge 24:12-14. Servants. Lu 7:2,3. Children. Ge 17:18; Mt 15:22. Friends. Job 42:8. Fellow-countrymen. Ro 10:1. The sick. Jas 5:14. Persecutors. Mt 5:44. Enemies among whom we dwell. Jer 29:7. Those who envy us. Nu 12:13. Those who forsake us. 2Ti 4:16. Those who murmur against God. Nu 11:1,2; 14:13,19.
Encouragement to Jas 5:16; 1Jo 5:16. Beneficial to the offerer Job 42:10. Sin of neglecting 1Sa 12:23. Seek an interest in 1Sa 12:19; Heb 13:18. Unavailing for the obstinately-impenitent Jer 7:13-16; 14:10,11. Exemplified
Abraham's servant. Ge 24:12-14. Moses. Ex 8:12; 32:11-13. Samuel. 1Sa 7:5. Solomon. 1Ki 8:30-36. Elisha. 2Ki 4:33. Hezekiah. 2Ch 30:18. Isaiah. 2Ch 32:20. Nehemiah. Ne 1:4-11. David. Ps 25:22. Ezekiel. Eze 9:8. Daniel. Da 9:3-19. Stephen. Ac 7:60. Peter and John. Ac 8:15. Church of Jerusalem. Ac 12:5. Paul. Col 1:9-12; 2Th 1:11. Epaphras. Col 4:12. Philemon. Phm 1:22.
Prayer, Private.
Commanded Mt 6:6. Should be offered Shall be heard Job 22:27.Rewarded openly Mt 6:6. An evidence of conversion Ac 9:11. Nothing should hinder Da 6:10. Exemplified
Eliezer. Ge 24:12. Jacob. Ge 32:9-12. Gideon. Jdj 6:22,36,39. Hannah. 1Sa 1:10. David. 2Sa 7:18-29. Hezekiah. 2Ki 20:2. Isaiah. 2Ki 20:11. Manasseh. 2Ch 33:18,19. Ezra. Ezr 9:5,6. Nehemiah. Ne 2:4. Jeremiah. Jer 32:16-25. Daniel. Da 9:3,17. Jonah. Jon 2:1. Habakkuk. Hab 1:2. Anna. Lu 2:37. Paul. Ac 9:11. Peter. Ac 9:40; 10:9. Cornelius. Ac 10:30.
Prayer, Public.
God promises to hear 2Ch 7:14,16. God promises to bless in Ex 20:24. Christ
Attended. Mt 12:9; Lu 4:16. Promises answers to. Mt 18:19.
Should not be made in an unknown language 1Co 14:14-16. Saints delight in Ps 42:4; 122:1. Exhortation to Heb 10:25. Urge others to join in Ps 95:6; Zec 8:21. Exemplified
David. 1Ch 29:10-19. Solomon. 2Ch 6:1-42. Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 20:5-13. Jeshua. Ne 9:1-38. Jews. Lu 1:10. The Christians. Ac 2:46; 4:24; 12:5,12. Peter. Ac 3:1. Teachers and Prophets, at Antioch. Ac 13:3. Paul. Ac 16:16.
Prayer, Social and Family.
Christ promises to be present at Mt 18:20. Punishment for neglecting Jer 10:25. Exemplified
Jacob. Ge 35:2,3,7. Joshua. Jos 24:15. David. 2Sa 6:20. Job. Job 1:5. The Disciples. Ac 1:13,14. Cornelius. Ac 10:2. Paul and Silas. Ac 16:25. Paul. Ac 20:36; 21:5.
Precious Stones.
Brought from Ophir 1Ki 10:11; 2Ch 9:10. Brought from Sheba 1Ki 10:1,2; Eze 27:22. Called
Stones to be set. 1Ch 29:2. Jewels. Isa 61:10; Eze 16:12. Precious jewels. 2Ch 20:25; Pr 20:15.
Of many colours 1Ch 29:2. Brilliant and glittering 1Ch 29:2; Re 21:11. Mentioned in scripture
Amethyst. Ex 28:19; Re 21:20. Beryl. Da 10:6; Re 21:20. Carbuncle. Ex 28:17; Isa 54:12. Coral. Job 28:18. Chalcedony. Re 21:19. Chrysolite. Re 21:20. Chrysoprasus. Re 21:20. Diamond. Ex 28:18; Jer 17:1; Eze 28:13. Emerald. Eze 27:16; Re 4:3. Jacinth. Re 9:17; 21:20. Jasper. Re 4:3; 21:11,19. Onyx. Ex 28:20; Job 28:16. Pearl. Job 28:18; Mt 13:45,46; Re 21:21. Ruby. Job 28:18; La 4:7. Sapphire. Ex 24:10; Eze 1:26. Sardine or Sardius. Ex 28:17; Re 4:3. Sardonyx. Re 21:20. Topaz. Job 28:19; Re 21:20.
Extensive commerce in Eze 27:22; Re 18:12. Often given as presents 1Ki 10:2,10. Art of engraving upon, early known to the Jews Ex 28:9,11,21. Art of setting, known to the Jews Ex 28:20. Used for
Adorning the breastplate of judgment. Ex 28:17-20; 39:10-14. Decorating the person. Eze 28:13. Ornamenting royal crowns. 2Sa 12:30. Setting in seals and rings. Song 5:12. Adorning the temple. 2Ch 3:6. Honouring idols. Da 11:38.
Given by the Jews for the tabernacle Ex 25:7. Prepared by David for the temple 1Ch 29:2. Given by chief men for the temple 1Ch 29:8. Illustrative of
Beauty and stability of the church. Isa 54:11,12. Saints. Mal 3:17; 1Co 3:12. Seductive splendour and false glory of the apostasy. Re 17:4; 18:16. Worldly glory of nations. Eze 28:13-16. Glory of heavenly Jerusalem. Re 21:11. Stability of heavenly Jerusalem. Re 21:19.
Preciousness of Christ.
To Saints Song 5:10; Php 3:8; 1Pe 2:7. On account of his
Excellence and grace. Ps 45:2. Name. Song 1:3; Heb 1:4. Atonement. 1Pe 1:19; Heb 12:24. Words. Joh 6:68. Promises. 2Pe 1:4. Care and tenderness. Isa 40:11.
As the source of all grace Joh 1:14; Col 1:19. Unsearchable Eph 3:8. Illustrated Song 2:3; 5:10-16; Mt 13:44-46.
Presents.
Were given
To kings to engage their aid. 1Ki 15:18. By kings to each other in token of inferiority. 1Ki 10:25; 2Ch 9:23,24; Ps 72:10. To appease the angry feelings of others. Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27,28,35. To confirm covenants. Ge 21:28-30. To reward service. 2Sa 18:12; Da 2:6,48. To show respect. Jdj 6:18. In token of friendship. 1Sa 18:3,4. As tribute. Jdj 3:15; 2Sa 8:2; 2Ch 17:5. On occasions of visits. 2Ki 8:8. On all occasions of public rejoicing. Ne 8:12; Es 9:19. At marriages. Ge 24:53; Ps 45:12. On recovering from sickness. 2Ki 20:12. On restoration to prosperity. Job 42:10,11. On sending away friends. Ge 45:22; Jer 40:5.
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection Isa 10:27; 2Ki 17:24. Generally procured a favourable reception Pr 18:16; 19:6. When small or defective, refused Mal 1:8. Of persons of rank, of great value and variety 2Ki 5:2; 2Ch 9:1. Receiving of, a token of good will Ge 33:10,11. Things given as
Horses and mules. 1Ki 10:25. Money. Ge 45:22; 1Sa 9:8; Job 42:11. Food. Ge 43:11; 1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 14:3. Garments. Ge 45:22; 1Sa 18:4. Weapons of war. 1Sa 18:4. Ornaments. Ge 24:22,47; Job 42:11. Gold and silver vessels. 1Ki 10:25. Precious stones. 1Ki 10:2. Servants. Ge 20:14; 29:24,29.
Often conveyed on camels 1Sa 25:18; 2Ki 8:9; 2Ch 9:1. Sometimes sent before the giver Ge 32:21. Generally presented in person Ge 43:15,26; Jdj 3:17; 1Sa 25:27. Laid out and presented with great ceremony Ge 43:25; Jdj 3:18; Mt 2:11.
Presumption.
A characteristic of Antichrist 2Th 2:4. Exhibited in
Wilful commission of sin. Ro 1:32. Self-righteousness. Ho 12:8; Re 3:17. Spiritual pride. Isa 65:5; Lu 18:11. Esteeming our own ways right. Pr 12:15. Seeking precedence. Lu 14:7-11. Planning for the future. Lu 12:18; Jas 4:13. Pretending to prophecy. De 18:22.
Saints avoid Ps 131:1. Punishment for Nu 15:30; Re 18:7,8. Exemplified
Israelites. Nu 14:44. Korah &c. Nu 16:3,7. Men of Bethshemesh. 1Sa 6:19. Uzzah. 2Sa 6:6. Jeroboam. 1Ki 13:4. Benhadad. 1Ki 20:19. Uzziah. 2Ch 26:16. Sennacherib. 2Ch 32:13,14. Theudas. Ac 5:36. Sons of Sceva. Ac 19:13,14. Diotrephes. 3Jo 1:9.
Pride.
Hateful to God Pr 6:16,17; 16:5. Hateful to Christ Pr 8:12,13. Often originates in
Religious privileges. Zep 3:11. Unsanctified knowledge. 1Co 8:1. Inexperience. 1Ti 3:6. Possession of power. Le 26:19; Eze 30:6. Possession of wealth. 2Ki 20:13.
Defiles a man Mr 7:20,22. Hardens the mind Da 5:20. Saints
Respect not, in others. Ps 40:4. Mourn over, in others. Jer 13:17. Hate, in others. Ps 101:5.
A hindrance to improvement Pr 26:12. A characteristic
The world. 1Jo 2:16. False teachers. 1Ti 6:3,4. The wicked. Hab 2:4,5; Ro 1:30.
The wicked encompassed with Ps 73:6. Leads men to
A persecuting spirit. Ps 10:2. Wrath. Pr 21:24. Contention. Pr 13:10; 28:25. Self-deception. Jer 49:16; Ob 1:3.
Is followed by
Debasement. Pr 29:23; Isa 28:3. Destruction. Pr 16:18; 18:12.
Woe to Isa 28:1,3. They who are guilty of, shall be
Brought into contempt. Isa 23:9. Recompensed. Ps 31:23. Marred. Jer 13:9. Subdued. Ex 18:11; Isa 13:11. Brought low. Ps 18:27; Isa 2:12. Abased. Da 4:37; Mt 23:12. Scattered. Lu 1:51. Punished. Zep 2:10,11; Mal 4:1.
Hezekiah. 2Ch 32:25. Pharaoh. Ne 9:10. Haman. Es 3:5. Moab. Isa 16:6. Tyre. Isa 23:9. Israel. Isa 28:1; Ho 5:5,9. Judah. Jer 13:9. Babylon. Jer 50:29,32. Assyria. Eze 31:3,10. Nebuchadnezzar. Da 4:30; 5:20. Belshazzar. Da 5:22,23. Edom. Ob 1:3. Scribes. Mr 12:38,39. Herod. Ac 12:21-23. Laodiceans. Re 3:17.
Priests.
During patriarchal age heads of families acted as Ge 8:20; 12:8; 35:7. After the exodus young men (first-born) deputed to act as Ex 24:5; 19:22. The sons of Aaron appointed as, by perpetual statute Ex 29:9; 40:15. All except seed of Aaron excluded from being Nu 3:10; 16:40; 18:7. Sanctified by God for the office Ex 29:44. Publicly consecrated Ex 28:3; Nu 3:3. Ceremonies at consecration of
Clothing with the holy garments. Ex 29:8,9; 40:14; Le 8:13. Anointing with oil. Ex 30:30; 40:13. Offering sacrifices. Ex 29:10-19; Le 8:14-23. Purification by blood of the consecration ram. Ex 29:20,21; Le 8:23,24. Placing in their hands the wave-offering. Ex 29:22-24; Le 8:25-27. Partaking of the sacrifices of consecration. Ex 29:31-33; Le 8:31,32. Lasted seven days. Ex 29:35-37; Le 8:33.
No blemished or defective persons could be consecrated Le 21:17-23. Required to prove their genealogy before they exercised the office Ezr 2:62; Ne 7:64. Garments of
The girdle. Ex 28:40. The bonnet. Ex 28:40; 39:28. The linen breeches. Ex 28:42; 39:28. Worn at consecration. Ex 29:9; 40:15. Worn always while engaged in the service of the tabernacle. Ex 28:43; 39:41. Worn by the high priest on the day of atonement. Le 16:4. Purified by sprinkling of blood. Ex 29:21. Laid up in holy chambers. Eze 44:19. Often provided by the people. Ezr 2:68,69; Ne 7:70,72.
Services of
Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal. Nu 4:5-15. Offering sacrifices. Le 1:1-6:30; 2Ch 29:34; 35:11. Lighting and trimming the lamps of the sanctuary. Ex 27:20,21; Le 24:3,4. Keeping the sacred fire always burning on the altar. Le 6:12,13. Burning incense. Ex 20:7,8; Lu 1:9. Placing and removing show-bread. Le 24:5-9. Offering first fruits. Le 23:10,11; De 26:3,4. Blessing the people. Nu 6:23-27. Purifying the unclean. Le 15:30,31. Deciding in cases of jealousy. Nu 5:14,15. Deciding in cases of leprosy. Le 13:2-59; 14:34-45. Judging in cases of controversy. De 17:8-13; 21:5. Teaching the law. De 33:8,10; Mal 2:7. Blowing the trumpets on various occasions. Nu 10:1-10; Jos 6:3,4. Carrying the ark. Jos 3:6,17; 6:12. Encouraging the people when they went to war. De 20:1-4. Valuing things devoted. Le 27:8.
Revenues of
First-fruits. Nu 18:8,12,13; De 18:4. Redemption-money of the first-born. Nu 3:48,51; 18:15,16. First-born of animals or their substitutes. Nu 18:17,18; Ex 13:12,13. First of the wool of sheep. De 18:4. Show-bread after its removal. Le 24:9; 1Sa 21:4-6; Mt 12:4. Part of all sacrifices. Le 7:6-10,31,34; Nu 6:19,20; 18:8-11; De 18:3. All devoted things. Nu 18:14. All restitutions when the owner could not be found. Nu 5:8. A fixed portion of the spoil taken in war. Nu 31:29,41.
Might purchase and hold other lands in possession 1Ki 2:26; Jer 32:8,9. Special laws respecting
Not to defile themselves for the dead except the nearest of kin. Le 21:1-6. Not to drink wine, &c while attending in the tabernacle. Le 10:9; Eze 44:21. Not to defile themselves by eating what died or was torn. Le 22:8. While unclean could not perform any service. Le 22:1,2; Nu 19:6,7. While unclean could not eat of the holy things. Le 22:3-7. No sojourner or hired servant to eat of their portion. Le 22:10. All bought and home-born servants to eat of their portion. Le 22:11. Children of, married to strangers, not to eat of their portion. Le 22:12. Restitution to be made to, by persons ignorantly eating of their holy things. Le 22:14-16.
The four courses which returned from Babylon subdivided into 24 Ezr 2:36-39; Lu 1:5. Each course of, had its president or chief 1Ch 24:6,31; 2Ch 36:14. Services of, divided by lot Lu 1:9. Punishment for invading the office of Nu 16:1-35; 18:7; 2Ch 26:16-21. On special occasions persons not of Aaron's family acted as Jdj 6:24-27; 1Sa 7:9; 1Ki 18:33. Were sometimes
Drunken. Isa 28:7. Profane and wicked. 1Sa 2:22-24. Unjust. Jer 6:13. Corrupters of the law. Isa 28:7; Mal 2:8. Slow to sanctify, themselves for God's services. 2Ch 29:34.
Made of the lowest of the people by Jeroboam and others 1Ki 12:21; 2Ki 17:32. Services of, ineffectual for removing sin Heb 7:11; 10:11. Illustrative of
Saints. Ex 19:6; 1Pe 2:9.
Prisons.
Kinds of, mentioned
Common. Ac 5:18.
Were under the care of a keeper Ge 39:21. Used for confining
Persons accused of heresy. Ac 4:3; 5:18; 8:3. Suspected persons. Ge 42:19. Condemned persons till executed. Le 24:12; Ac 12:4,5. Enemies taken captive. Jdj 16:21; 2Ki 17:4; Jer 52:11. Debtors till they paid. Mt 5:26; 18:30. Persons under the king's displeasure. 1Ki 22:27; 2Ch 16:10; Mr 6:17.
Confinement in, considered a severe punishment Lu 22:33. Places used as
House of the king's scribe. Jer 37:15. House of the captain of the guard. Ge 40:3. Prisoner's own house, where he was kept bound to a soldier. Ac 28:16,30; 2Ti 1:16-18.
Magistrates had power to commit to Mt 5:25. Persons confined in
Said to be in hold. Ac 4:3. Often placed in dungeons. Jer 39:6; Ac 16:24. Often bound with fetters. Ge 42:19; Eze 19:9; Mr 6:17. Often chained to two soldiers. Ac 12:6. Often fastened in stocks. Jer 29:26; Ac 16:24. Often kept to hard labour. Jdj 16:21. Often subjected to extreme suffering. Ps 79:11; 102:20; 105:18. Fed on bread and water. 1Ki 22:27. Clothed in prison dress. 2Ki 25:29. Sometimes allowed to be visited by their friends. Mt 11:2; 25:36; Ac 24:23. Might have their condition ameliorated by the king. Jer 37:20,21. Often executed in. Ge 40:22; Mt 14:10.
Magistrates had power to release from Ac 16:35,36. Keepers of
Responsible for the prisoners. Ac 16:23,27. Put to death if prisoners escaped. Ac 12:19. Often used severity. Jer 37:16,20; Ac 16:24. Sometimes acted kindly. Ge 39:21; Ac 16:33,34. Sometimes entrusted the care of the prison to well-conducted prisoners. Ge 39:22,23.
Hell. Re 20:7. Bondage to sin and Satan. Isa 42:7; 49:9; 61:1.
Privileges of Saints.
Partaking of the divine nature 2Pe 1:4. Access to God by Christ Eph 3:12. Being of the household of God Eph 2:19. Membership with the Church of the first-born Heb 12:23. Having
Christ for their intercessor. Ro 8:34; Heb 7:25; 1Jo 2:1. The promises of God. 2Co 7:1; 2Pe 1:4.
All things working together for their good Ro 8:28; 2Co 4:15-17. Their names written in the book life Re 13:8; 20:15. Having God for their
Glory. Ps 3:3; Isa 60:19. Salvation. Ps 18:2; 27:1; Isa 12:2. Father. De 32:6; Isa 63:16; 64:8. Redeemer. Ps 19:14; Isa 43:14. Friend. 2Ch 20:7; Jas 2:23. Helper. Ps 33:20; Heb 13:6. Keeper. Ps 121:4,5. Deliverer. 2Sa 22:2; Ps 18:2. Strength. Ps 18:2; 27:1; 46:1. Refuge. Ps 46:1,11; Isa 25:4. Shield. Ge 15:1; Ps 84:11. Tower. 2Sa 22:3; Ps 61:3. Light. Ps 27:1; Isa 60:19; Mic 7:8. Guide. Ps 48:14; Isa 58:11. Law-giver. Ne 9:13,14; Isa 33:22. Habitation. Ps 90:1; 91:9. Portion. Ps 73:26; La 3:24.
Committing themselves to God Ps 31:5; Ac 7:59; 2Ti 1:12. Calling upon God in trouble Ps 50:15. Suffering for Christ Ac 5:41; Php 1:29. Profiting by chastisement Ps 119:67; Heb 12:10,11. Secure during public calamities Job 5:20,23; Ps 27:1-5; 91:5-10. Interceding for others Ge 18:23-33; Jas 5:16.
Procrastination.
Saints avoid Ps 27:8; 119:60. To be avoided in
Seeking God. Isa 55:6. Glorifying God. Jer 13:16. Keeping God's commandments. Ps 119:60. Making offerings to God. Ex 22:29. Performance of vows. De 23:21; Ec 5:4.
The present the best time. Ec 12:1. The uncertainty of life. Pr 27:1.
Exemplified Promises of God, The.
Made in Christ Eph 3:6; 2Ti 1:1. Made to
Abraham. Ge 12:3,7; Ga 3:16. Isaac. Ge 26:3,4. Jacob. Ge 28:14. David. 2Sa 7:12; Ps 89:3,4,35,36. The Israelites. Ro 9:4. The Fathers. Ac 13:32; 26:6,7. All who are called of God. Ac 2:39. Those who love him. Jas 1:12; 2:5.
Covenant established upon Heb 8:6. God is faithful to Tit 1:2; Heb 10:23. God remembers Ps 105:42; Lu 1:54,55. Are
Holy. Ps 105:42. Exceeding great and precious. 2Pe 1:4. Confirmed in Christ. Ro 15:8. Yea and amen in Christ. 2Co 1:20. Fulfilled in Christ. Ac 13:23; Lu 1:69-73. Through the righteousness of faith. Ro 4:13,16. Obtained through faith. Heb 11:33. Given to those who believe. Ga 3:22. Inherited through faith and patience. Heb 6:12,15; 10:36. Performed in due season. Jer 33:14; Ac 7:17; Ga 4:4.
The law not against Ga 3:21. The law could not disannul Ga 3:17. Subjects of
The Holy Spirit. Ac 2:33; Eph 1:13. The gospel. Ro 1:1,2. Life in Christ. 2Ti 1:1. A crown of life. Jas 1:12. Eternal life. Tit 1:2; 1Jo 2:25. The life that now is. 1Ti 4:8. Adoption. 2Co 6:18; 7:1. Preservation in affliction. Isa 43:2. Blessing. De 1:11. Forgiveness of sins. Isa 1:18; Heb 8:12. Putting the law into the heart. Jer 31:33; Heb 8:10. Second coming of Christ. 2Pe 3:4. New heavens and earth. 2Pe 3:13. Entering into rest. Jos 22:4; Heb 4:1.
The inheritance of the saints is of Ro 4:13; Ga 3:18. Saints
Heirs of. Ga 3:29; Heb 6:17; 11:9. Stagger not at. Ro 4:20. Have implicit confidence in. Heb 11:11. Expect the performance of. Lu 1:38,45; 2Pe 3:13. Sometimes, through infirmity, tempted to doubt. Ps 77:8,10. Plead in prayer. Ge 32:9,12; 1Ch 17:23,26; Isa 43:26.
Gentiles shall be partakers of Eph 3:6. Man, by nature, has no interest in Eph 2:12. Scoffers despise 2Pe 3:3,4. Fear, lest ye come short of Heb 4:1.
Prophecies Respecting Christ.
Fulfilled. Lu 1:32,35.
As the seed of the woman Ge 3:15. Prophecy.
God is the author of Isa 44:7; 45:21. God gives, through Christ Re 1:1. A gift of Christ Eph 4:11; Re 11:3. A gift of the Holy Spirit 1Co 12:10. Came not by the will of man 2Pe 1:21. Given from the beginning Lu 1:70. Is a sure word 2Pe 1:19. They who uttered
Ordained by God. 1Sa 3:20; Jer 1:5. Sent by God. 2Ch 36:15; Jer 7:25. Sent by Christ. Mt 23:34. Filled with the Holy Spirit. Lu 1:67. Moved by the Holy Spirit. 2Pe 1:21. Spoke by the Holy Spirit. Ac 1:16; 11:28; 28:25. Spoke in the name of the Lord. 2Ch 33:18; Jas 5:10. Spoke with authority. 1Ki 17:1.
Christ the great subject of Ac 3:22-24; 10:43; 1Pe 1:10,11. Fulfilled respecting Christ Lu 24:44. Gift of, promised Joe 2:28; Ac 2:16,17. Is for the benefit of after ages 1Pe 1:12. Is a light in dark place 2Pe 1:19. Is not of private interpretation 2Pe 1:20. Despise not 1Th 5:20. Give heed to 2Pe 1:19. Receive in faith 2Ch 20:20; Lu 24:25. Blessedness of reading, hearing, and keeping Re 1:3; 22:7. Guilt of pretending to the gift of Jer 14:14; 23:13,14; Eze 13:2,3. Punishment for
Adding to, or taking from. Re 22:18,19. Pretending to the gift of. De 18:20; Jer 14:15; 23:15.
How tested De 13:1-3; 18:22.
Prophets.
The messengers of God 2Ch 36:15; Isa 44:26. The servants of God Jer 35:15. The watchmen of Israel Eze 3:17. Were called
Prophets of God. Ezr 5:2. Holy prophets. Lu 1:70; Re 18:20; 22:6. Holy men of God. 2Pe 1:21. Seers. 1Sa 9:9.
Women sometimes endowed as Joe 2:28. God communicated to
At various time and in different ways. Heb 1:1. By an audible voice. Nu 12:8; 1Sa 3:4-14. By angels. Da 8:15-26; Re 22:8,9. By dreams and visions. Nu 12:6; Joe 2:28.
Spoke in the name of the Lord 2Ch 33:18; Eze 3:11; Jas 5:10. Frequently spoke in parables and riddles 2Sa 12:1-6; Isa 5:1-7; Eze 17:2-10. Frequently in their actions, &c were made signs to the people Isa 20:2-4; Jer 19:1,10,11; 27:2,3; 43:9; 51:63; Eze 4:1-13; 5:1-4; 7:23; 12:3-7; 21:6,7; 24:1-24; Ho 1:2-9. Frequently left without divine communication on account of sins of the people 1Sa 28:6; La 2:9; Eze 7:26. Were required
To be vigilant and faithful. Eze 3:17-21. To receive with attention all God's communications. Eze 3:10. Not to speak anything but what they received from God. De 18:20. To declare everything that the Lord commanded. Jer 26:2.
Sometimes uttered their predictions in verse De 32:44; Isa 5:1. Often accompanied by music while predicting 1Sa 10:5; 2Ki 3:15. Often committed their predictions to writing 2Ch 21:12; Jer 36:2. Writings of, read in the synagogues every Sabbath Lu 4:17; Ac 13:15. Ordinary
Trained up and instructed in schools. 2Ki 2:3,5; 1Sa 19:20. The sacred bards of the Jews. Ex 15:20,21; 1Sa 10:5,10; 1Ch 25:1.
Often endued with miraculous power. Ex 4:1-4; 1Ki 17:23; 2Ki 5:3-8.
Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth 2Ki 1:8; Zec 13:4; Mt 3:4; Re 11:3. Often led a wandering and unsettled life 1Ki 18:10-12; 19:3,8,15; 2Ki 4:10. Simple in their manner of life Mt 3:4. The historiographers of the Jewish nation 1Ch 29:29; 2Ch 9:29. The interpreters of dreams Da 1:17. Were consulted in all difficulties 1Sa 9:6; 28:15; 1Ki 14:2-4; 22:7. Presented with gifts by those who consulted them 1Sa 9:7,8; 1Ki 14:3. Sometimes thought it right to reject presents 2Ki 5:15,16. Were sent to
Denounce the wickedness of kings. 1Sa 15:10,16-19; 2Sa 12:7-12; 1Ki 18:18; 21:17-22. Exhort to faithfulness and constancy in God's service. 2Ch 15:1,2,7. Predict the coming of Christ. Lu 24:44; Joh 1:45; Ac 3:24; 10:43. Predict the downfall of nations. Isa 15:1; 17:1; Jer 47:1-51:64.
Predictions of
Proclaimed in the cities and streets. Jer 11:6. Written on tables and fixed up in some public place. Hab 2:2. Written on rolls and read to the people. Isa 8:1; Jer 36:2. Were all fulfilled. 2Ki 10:10; Isa 44:26; Ac 3:18; Re 10:7.
Mentioned in scripture
Noah. Ge 9:25-27. Jacob. Ge 49:1. Aaron. Ex 7:1. Moses. De 18:18. Miriam. Ex 15:20. Deborah. Jdj 4:4. Prophet set to Israel. Jdj 6:8. Prophet sent to Eli. 1Sa 2:27. Samuel. 1Sa 3:20. David. Ps 16:8-11; Ac 2:25,30. Nathan. 2Sa 7:2; 12:1; 1Ki 1:10. Zadok. 2Sa 15:27. Ahijah. 1Ki 11:29; 12:15; 2Ch 9:29. Prophet of Judah. 1Ki 13:1. Iddo. 2Ch 9:29; 12:15. Shemaiah. 1Ki 12:22; 2Ch 12:7,15. Azariah the son of Oded. 2Ch 15:2,8. Hanani. 2Ch 16:7. Jehu the son of Hanani. 1Ki 16:1,7,12. Elijah. 1Ki 17:1. Elisha. 1Ki 19:16. Micaiah the son of Imlah. 1Ki 22:7,8. Jonah. 2Ki 14:25; Jon 1:1; Mt 12:39. Isaiah. 2Ki 19:2; 2Ch 26:22; Isa 1:1. Hosea. Ho 1:1. Amos. Am 1:1; 7:14,15. Micah. Mic 1:1. Oded. 2Ch 28:9. Nahum. Na 1:1. Joel. Joe 1:1; Ac 2:16. Zephaniah. Zep 1:1. Huldah. 2Ki 22:14. Jeduthun. 2Ch 35:15. Jeremiah. 2Ch 36:12,21; Jer 1:1,2. Habakkuk. Hab 1:1. Obadiah. Ob 1:1. Ezekiel. Eze 1:3. Daniel. Da 12:11; Mt 24:15. Haggai. Ezr 5:1; 6:14; Hag 1:1. Zechariah son of Iddo. Ezr 5:1; Zec 1:1. Malachi. Mal 1:1. Zacharias the father of John. Lu 1:67. Anna. Lu 2:36. Agabus. Ac 11:28; 21:10. Daughters of Philip. Ac 21:9. Paul. 1Ti 4:1. Peter. 2Pe 2:1,2. John. Re 1:1.
The Jews
Often tried to make them speak smooth things. 1Ki 22:13; Isa 30:10; Am 2:12. Persecuted them. 2Ch 36:16; Mt 5:12. Often imprisoned them. 1Ki 22:27; Jer 32:2; 37:15,16. Often put them to death. 1Ki 18:13; 19:10; Mt 23:34-37. Often left without, on account of sin. 1Sa 3:1; Ps 74:9; Am 8:11,12.
Great patience of, under suffering Jas 5:10. God avenged all injuries done to 2Ki 9:7; 1Ch 16:21,22; Mt 23:35-38; Lu 11:50. Christ predicted to exercise the office of De 18:15; Ac 3:22. Christ exercised the office of Mt 24:1-25:46; Mr 10:32-34.
Prophets, False.
Not sent or commissioned by God Jer 14:14; 23:21; 29:31. Made use of by God to prove Israel De 13:3. Described as
Covetous. Mic 3:11. Crafty. Mt 7:15. Drunken. Isa 28:7. Immoral and profane. Jer 23:11,14.
Called foolish prophets Eze 13:2. Compared to foxes in the desert Eze 13:4. Compared to wind Jer 5:13. Influenced by evil spirits 1Ki 22:21,22. Prophesied
Lies in the name of the Lord. Jer 14:14. Out of their own heart. Jer 23:16,26; Eze 13:2. In the name of false gods. Jer 2:8. Peace, when there was no peace. Jer 6:14; 23:17; Eze 13:10; Mic 3:5.
Often pretended to dreams Jer 23:28,32. Often deceived by God as a judgment Eze 14:9. The people
Made to forget God's name by. Jer 23:27. Deprived of God's word by. Jer 23:30. Taught profaneness and sin by. Jer 23:14,15. Oppressed and defrauded by. Eze 22:25. Warned not to listen to. De 13:3; Jer 23:16; 27:9,15,16. Encouraged and praised. Jer 5:31; Lu 6:26.
Predicted to arise
In the latter times. 2Pe 2:1.
Involved the people in their own ruin Isa 9:15,16; Jer 20:6; Eze 14:10.
Proselytes.
Required
To give up all heathen associates. Ru 1:16; 2:11; Ps 45:10; Lu 14:26. To be circumcised. Ge 17:13; Ex 12:48. To enter into covenant to serve the Lord. De 29:10-13; Ne 10:28,29. To observe the law of Moses as Jews. Ex 12:49.
From the Ammonites and Moabites restricted for ever from holding office in the congregation De 23:3. From the Egyptians and Edomites restricted to the third generation from holding office in the congregation De 23:7,8. Were entitled to all privileges Ex 12:48; Isa 56:3-7. Went up to the feasts Ac 2:10; 8:27. Pharisees, zealous in making Mt 23:15. Many, embraced the gospel Ac 6:5; 13:43. Later called devout Greeks Joh 12:20; Ac 17:4.
Protection.
God is faithful to afford 1Th 5:23,24; 2Th 3:3. Of God is
Seasonable. Ps 46:1. Unfailing. De 31:6; Jos 1:5. Effectual. Joh 10:28-30; 2Co 12:9. Uninterrupted. Ps 121:3. Encouraging. Isa 41:10; 50:7. Perpetual. Ps 121:8. Often afforded through means inadequate in themselves. Jdj 7:7; 1Sa 17:45,50; 2Ch 14:11.
Returning sinners. Job 22:23,25. The perfect in heart. 2Ch 16:9. The poor. Ps 14:6; 72:12-14. The oppressed. Ps 9:9. The Church. Ps 48:3; Zec 2:4,5.
Strengthening them. 2Ti 4:17. Upholding them. Ps 37:17,24; 63:8. Keeping their feet. 1Sa 2:9; Pr 3:26. Keeping them from evil. 2Th 3:3. Keeping them from falling. Jude 1:24. Keeping them in the way. Ex 23:20. Keeping them from temptation. Re 3:10. Providing a refuge for them. Pr 14:26; Isa 4:6; 32:2. Defending them against their enemies. De 20:1-4; 33:27; Isa 59:19. Defeating the counsels of enemies. Isa 8:10. Temptation. 1Co 10:13; 2Pe 2:9. Persecution. Lu 21:18. Calamities. Ps 57:1; 59:16. All dangers. Ps 91:3-7. All places. Ge 28:15; 2Ch 16:9. Sleep. Ps 3:5; 4:8; Pr 3:24. Death. Ps 23:4.
Pray for. Ps 17:5,8; Isa 51:9. Praise God for. Ps 5:11.
Backsliding. Jos 23:12,13; Jdj 10:13. Presumptuous. Nu 14:40-45. Unbelieving. Isa 7:9. Obstinately impenitent. Mt 23:38.
Man. Ps 146:3; Isa 30:7. Riches. Pr 11:4,28; Zep 1:18. Hosts. Jos 11:4-8; Ps 33:16. Horses. Ps 33:17; Pr 21:31.
Exemplified
Jacob. Ge 48:16. Joseph. Ge 49:23-25. Israel. Jos 24:17. David. Ps 18:1,2. Shadrach &c. Da 3:28. Daniel. Da 6:22. Peter. Ac 12:4-7. Paul. Ac 18:10; 26:17.
Providence of God, The.
Is exercised in
Providing for his creatures. Ps 104:27,28; 136:25; 147:9; Mt 6:26. The special preservation of saints. Ps 37:28; 91:11; Mt 10:30. Prospering saints. Ge 24:48,56. Protecting saints. Ps 91:4; 140:7. Delivering saints. Ps 91:3; Isa 31:5. Leading saints. De 8:2,15; Isa 31:5. Leading saints. De 8:2,15; Isa 63:12. Bringing His words to pass. Nu 26:65; Jos 21:45; Lu 21:32,33. Ordering the ways of men. Pr 16:9; 19:21; 20:24. Ordaining the conditions and circumstances of men. 1Sa 2:7,8; Ps 75:6,7. Determining the period of human life. Ps 31:15; 39:5; Ac 17:26. Defeating wicked designs. Ex 15:9-19; 2Sa 17:14,15; Ps 33:10. Overruling wicked designs for good. Ge 45:5-7; 50:20; Php 1:12. Preserving the course of nature. Ge 8:22; Job 26:10; Ps 104:5-9. Directing all events. Jos 7:14; 1Sa 6:7-10,12; Pr 16:33; Isa 44:7; Ac 1:26. Ruling the elements. Job 37:9-13; Isa 50:2; Joh 1:4,15; Na 1:4. Ordering the minutest matters. Mt 10:29,30; Lu 21:18.
Is ever watchful Ps 121:4; Isa 27:3. Is all pervading Ps 139:1-5. Sometimes dark and mysterious Ps 36:6; 73:16; 77:19; Ro 11:33. All things are ordered by
For good to saints. Ro 8:28.
To be acknowledged
In adversity. Job 1:21; Ps 119:15. In public calamities. Am 3:6. In our daily support. Ge 48:15. In all things. Pr 3:6.
Man's efforts are vain without Ps 127:1,2; Pr 21:31. Saints should
Have full confidence in. Ps 16:8; 139:10. Commit their works to. Pr 16:3. Encourage themselves. 1Sa 30:6. Pray in dependence upon. Ac 12:5. Pray to be guided by. Ge 24:12-14; 28:20,21; Ac 1:24.
Connected with the use of means 1Ki 21:19; 22:37,38; Mic 5:2; Lu 2:1-4; Ac 27:22,31,32. Danger of denying Isa 10:13-17; Eze 28:2-10; Da 4:29-31; Ho 2:8,9.
Prudence.
Exemplified by Christ Isa 52:13; Mt 21:24-27; 22:15-21. Intimately connected with wisdom Pr 8:12. The wise celebrated for Pr 16:21. They who have
Deal with knowledge. Pr 13:16. Look well to their goings. Pr 14:15. Understand the ways of God. Ho 14:9. Understand their own ways. Pr 14:8. Crowned with knowledge. Pr 14:18. Not ostentatious of knowledge. Pr 12:23. Foresee and avoid evil. Pr 22:3. Are preserved by it. Pr 2:11. Suppress angry feelings. Pr 12:16; 19:11. Regard reproof. Pr 15:5. Keep silence in the evil time. Am 5:13.
Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers Mt 10:16; Eph 5:15; Col 4:5. Virtuous wives act with Pr 31:16,26. The young should cultivate Pr 3:21. Of the wicked
Keeps them from the knowledge of the gospel. Mt 11:25. Denounced by God. Isa 5:21; 29:15. Defeated by God. Isa 29:14; 1Co 1:19. Necessity for-Illustrated. Mt 25:3,9; Lu 14:28-32.
Joseph. Ge 41:39. Jethro. Ex 18:19-23. Gideon. Jdj 8:1-3. David. 1Sa 16:18. Abigail. 1Sa 25:23-31; 2Sa 15:32-34; 17:6-14. Aged counsellors of Rehoboam. 1Ki 12:7. Solomon. 2Ch 2:12. Nehemiah. Ne 2:12-16; 4:13-18. The Poor Wise Man. Ec 9:15. The Scribe. Mr 12:32-34. Gamaliel. Ac 5:34-39. Sergius Paulus. Ac 13:7. Paul. Ac 23:6.
Publicans.
Suspected of extortion Lu 3:13. Often guilty of extortion Lu 19:8. Chiefs of, were very rich Lu 19:2. The Jews
Classed with the most infamous characters. Mt 11:19; 21:32. Despised our Lord for associating with. Mt 9:11; 11:19.
Often hospitable Lu 5:29; 19:6. Many of
Received John's baptism. Lu 3:12; 7:29. Attended the preaching of Christ. Mr 2:15; Lu 15:1. Embraced the gospel. Mt 21:31.
Punishment of the Wicked, The.
On account of their
Iniquity. Jer 36:31; Eze 3:17-18; 18:4,13,20; Am 3:2. Idolatry. Le 26:30; Isa 10:10,11. Rejection of the law of God. 1Sa 15:23; Ho 4:6-9. Ignorance of God. 2Th 1:8. Evil ways and doings. Jer 21:14; Ho 4:9; 12:2. Pride. Isa 10:12; 24:21; Lu 14:11. Unbelief. Mr 16:16; Ro 11:20; Heb 3:18,19; 4:2. Covetousness. Isa 57:17; Jer 51:13. Oppressing. Isa 49:26; Jer 30:16,20. Persecuting. Jer 11:21,22; Mt 23:34-36. Disobeying God. Ne 9:26,27; Eph 5:6. Disobeying the gospel. 2Th 1:8.
Is the reward of their sins Ps 91:8; Isa 3:11; Jer 16:18; Ro 6:23; Heb 2:2. Often brought about by their evil designs Es 7:10; Ps 37:15; 57:6. Often commences in this life Pr 11:31. In this life by
Famine. Le 26:19,20,26,29; Ps 107:34. Noisome beasts. Le 26:22. Deliverance to enemies. Ne 9:27. Fear. Le 26:36,37; Job 18:11. Reprobate mind. Ro 1:28. Put in slippery places. Ps 73:3-19. Trouble and distress. Isa 8:22; Zep 1:15. Cutting off. Ps 94:23. Bringing down their pride. Isa 13:11.
Future described as
Darkness. Mt 8:12; 2Pe 2:17. Death. Ro 5:12-17; 6:23. Resurrection of damnation. Joh 5:29. Rising to shame and everlasting contempt. Da 12:2. Everlasting destruction. Ps 52:5; 92:7; 2Th 1:9. Everlasting fire. Mt 25:41; Jude 1:7. Second death. Re 2:11; 21:8. Damnation of hell. Mt 23:33. Eternal damnation. Mr 3:29. Blackness of darkness. 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:13. Everlasting burnings. Isa 33:14. The wrath of God. Joh 3:36. Wine of the wrath of God. Re 14:10. Torment with fire. Re 14:10. Torment for ever and ever. Re 14:11. The righteousness of God requires. 2Th 1:6. Often sudden and unexpected. Ps 35:8; 64:7; Pr 29:1; Lu 12:20; 1Th 5:3.
According to the knowledge possessed by them. Lu 12:47,48. Increased by neglect of privileges. Mt 11:21-24; Lu 10:13-15. Without mitigation. Lu 16:23-26. Accompanied by remorse. Isa 66:24; Mr 9:44.
Deferred, emboldens them in sin Ec 8:11. Should be a warning to others Nu 26:10; 1Co 10:6-11; Jude 1:7. Consummated at the day of judgment Mt 25:31,46; Ro 2:5,16; 2Pe 2:9.
Punishments.
Power of inflicting, given to magistrates Job 31:11; Ro 13:4. Designed to be a warning to others De 13:11; 17:13; 19:20. Were inflicted
Without pity. De 19:13,21. Without partiality. De 13:6-8. By order of magistrates. Ac 16:22. By order of kings. 2Sa 1:13-16; 1Ki 2:23-46. Immediately after sentence was passed. De 25:2; Jos 7:25. By the witnesses. De 13:9; 17:7; Joh 8:7; Ac 7:58,59. By the people. Nu 15:35,36; De 13:9. By soldiers. 2Sa 1:15; Mt 27:27-35.
Sometimes deferred for a considerable time 1Ki 2:5,6,8,9. Secondary kinds of
Confinement in a dungeon. Jer 38:6; Zec 9:11. Confinement in stocks. Jer 20:2; Ac 16:24. Fine, or giving of money. Ex 21:22; De 22:19. Restitution. Ex 21:36; 22:1-4; Le 6:4,5; 24:18. Retaliation or injuring according to the injury done. Ex 21:24; De 19:21. Binding with chains and fetters. Ps 105:18. Scourging. De 25:2,3; Mt 27:26; Ac 22:25; 2Co 11:24. Selling the criminal. Mt 18:25. Banishment. Ezr 7:26; Re 1:9. Torturing. Mt 18:34; Heb 11:37. Putting out the eyes. Jdj 16:21; 1Sa 11:2. Cutting off hands and feet. 2Sa 4:12. Mutilating the hands and feet. Jdj 1:5-7. Cutting off nose and ears. Eze 23:25. Plucking out the hair. Ne 13:25; Isa 50:6. Confiscating the property. Ezr 7:26.
Capital kinds of
Hanging. Nu 25:4; De 21:22,23; Jos 8:29; 2Sa 21:12; Es 7:9,10. Crucifying. Mt 20:19; 27:35. Beheading. Ge 40:19; Mr 6:16,27. Slaying with the sword. 1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2. Stoning. Le 24:14; De 13:10; Ac 7:59. Cutting in pieces. Da 2:5; Mt 24:51. Sawing asunder. Heb 11:37. Exposing to wild beasts. Da 6:16,24; 1Co 15:32. Bruising in mortars. Pr 27:22. Casting headlong from a rock. 2Ch 25:12. Casting into the sea. Mt 18:6.
Were sometimes commuted Ex 21:29,30. For murder not to be commuted Nu 35:31,32.
Purifications.
Of Israel before receiving the law Ex 19:10. Of priests before consecration Ex 29:4. Of Levites before consecration Nu 8:6,7. Of high priest on day of atonement Le 16:4,24. Of things for burnt-offerings 2Ch 4:6. Of individuals who were ceremonially unclean Le 15:2-13; 17:15; 22:4-7; Nu 19:7-12,21. Of the healed leper Le 14:8,9. Of Nazarites after vow expired Ac 21:24,26. Used by the devout before entering God's house Ps 26:6; Heb 10:22. Multiplied by traditions Mt 15:2; Mr 7:3,4. Means used for
Running water. Le 15:13. Water mixed with blood. Ex 24:5-8; Heb 9:19.
Washing parts of the body. Ex 30:19. Washing the whole body. Le 8:6; 14:9.
Vessels in the houses of the Jews for Joh 2:6. Consequence of neglecting those prescribed by law Le 17:16; Nu 19:13,20. Availed to sanctifying the flesh Heb 9:13. Insufficient for spiritual purification Job 9:30,31; Jer 2:22. The Jews laid great stress on Joh 3:25. Illustrative of
Regeneration. Eph 5:26; 1Jo 1:7.
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