Torrey's New Topical Textbook

by R. A. Torrey

Instituted by God   Ge 2:3.

Grounds of its institution   Ge 2:2,3; Ex 20:11.

The seventh day observed as   Ex 20:9-11.

Made for man   Mr 2:27.

God

Blessed.  Ge 2:3; Ex 20:11.

Sanctified.  Ge 2:3; Ex 31:15.

Hallowed.  Ex 20:11.

Commanded, to be kept.  Le 19:3,30.

Commanded to be sanctified.  Ex 20:8.

Will have his goodness commemorated in the observance of.  De 5:15.

Shows favour in appointing.  Ne 9:14.

Shows considerate kindness in appointing.  Ex 23:12.

 

A sign of the covenant   Ex 31:13,17.

A type of the heavenly rest   Heb 4:4,9.

Christ

Is Lord of.  Mr 2:28.

Was accustomed to observe.  Lu 4:16.

Taught on.  Lu 4:31; 6:6.

 

Servants and cattle should be allowed to rest upon   Ex 20:10; De 5:14.

No manner of work to be done on   Ex 20:10; Le 23:3.

No purchases to be made on   Ne 10:31; 13:15-17.

No burdens to be carried on   Ne 13:19; Jer 17:21.

Divine worship to be celebrated on   Eze 46:3; Ac 16:13.

The Scriptures to be read on   Ac 13:27; 15:21.

The word of God to be preached on   Ac 13:14,15,44; 17:2; 18:4.

Works connected with religious service lawful on   Nu 28:9; Mt 12:5; Joh 7:23.

Works of mercy lawful on   Mt 12:12; 13:16; Joh 9:14.

Necessary wants may be supplied   Mt 12:1; Lu 13:15; 14:1.

Called

The Sabbath of the Lord.  Ex 20:10; Le 23:3; De 5:14.

The Sabbath of rest.  Ex 31:15.

The rest of the holy Sabbath.  Ex 16:23.

God's holy Day.  Isa 58:13.

The Lord's day.  Re 1:10.

 

First day of the week kept as, by the church   Joh 20:26; Ac 20:7; 1Co 16:2.

Saints

Observe.  Ne 13:22.

Honour God in observing.  Isa 58:13.

Rejoice in.  Ps 118:24; Isa 58:13.

Rejoice in.  Ps 118:24; Isa 58:13.

Testify against those who desecrate.  Ne 13:15,20,21.

 

Observance of, to be perpetual   Ex 31:16,17; Mt 5:17,18.

Blessedness of honouring   Isa 58:13,14.

Blessedness of keeping   Isa 56:2,6.

Denunciations against those who profane   Neh 13:18; Jer 17:27.

Punishment of those who profane   Ex 31:14,15; Nu 15:32-36.

The wicked

Mock at.  La 1:7.

Pollute.  Isa 56:2; Eze 20:13,16.

Profane.  Ne 13:17; Eze 22:8.

Wearied by.  Am 8:5.

Hide their eyes from.  Eze 22:26.

Do their own pleasure on.  Isa 58:13.

Bear burdens on.  Ne 13:15.

Work on.  Ne 13:15.

Traffic on.  Ne 10:31; 13:15,16.

Sometimes pretend to zealous for.  Lu 13:14; Joh 9:16.

May be judicially deprived of.  La 2:6; Ho 2:11.

 

Honouring of-Exemplified
Moses.  Nu 15:32-34.

Nehemiah.  Ne 13:15,21.

The women.  Lu 23:56.

Paul.  Ac 13:14.

Disciples.  Ac 16:13.

John.  Re 1:10.

 

Dishonouring of--Exemplified
Gatherers of manna.  Ex 16:27.

Gatherers of sticks.  Nu 15:32.

Men of Tyre.  Ne 13:16.

Inhabitants of Jerusalem.  Jer 17:21-23.

 

Made of coarse hair   Mt 3:4; Re 6:12.

Rough and unsightly   Zec 13:4.

Of a black colour   Re 6:12.

Was worn

By God's prophets.  2Ki 1:8; Isa 20:2; Mt 3:4; Re 11:3.

By persons in affliction.  Ne 9:1; Ps 69:11; Jon 3:5.

Girt about the loins.  Ge 37:34; 1Ki 20:31.

Frequently next the skin in deep afflictions.  1Ki 21:27; 2Ki 6:30; Job 16:15.

Often over the whole person.  2Ki 19:1,2.

With ashes on the head.  Es 4:1.

Often with ropes on the head.  1Ki 20:31.

In the streets.  Isa 15:3.

At funerals.  2Sa 3:31.

 

The Jews lay in, when in deep affliction   2Sa 21:10; 1Ki 21:27; Joe 1:13.

No one clothed in, allowed into the palaces of kings   Es 4:2.

Illustrative

(Girding with,) of heavy afflictions.  Isa 3:24; 22:12; 32:11.

(Covering the heavens with,) of severe judgments.  Isa 50:3.

(Heavens becoming as,) of severe judgments.  Re 6:12.

(Putting of,) of joy and gladness.  Ps 30:11.

 

Divine institution of   Ge 3:21; 1:29; 9:3; 4:4,5; Heb 11:4.

To be offered to God alone   Ex 22:20; Jdj 13:16; 2Ki 17:36.

When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the supreme God   2Ki 5:17; Jon 1:16.

Consisted of

Clean animals or bloody sacrifices.  Ge 8:20.

The fruits of the earth or sacrifices without blood.  Ge 4:4; Le 2:1.

 

Always offered upon altars   Ex 20:24.

The offering of, an acknowledgment of sin   Heb 10:3.

Were offered

From the earliest age.  Ge 4:3,4.

By the patriarchs.  Ge 22:2,13; 31:54; 46:1; Job 1:5.

After the departure of Israel from Egypt.  Ex 5:3,17; 18:12; 24:5.

Under the Mosaic age.  Le 1:1-7:38; Heb 10:1-3.

Daily.  Ex 29:38,39; Nu 28:3,4.

Weekly.  Nu 28:9,10.

Monthly.  Nu 28:11.

Yearly.  Le 16:3; 1Sa 1:3,21; 20:6.

At all the feasts.  Nu 10:10.

For the whole nation.  Le 16:15-30; 1Ch 29:21.

For individuals.  Le 1:2; 17:8.

In faith of a coming Saviour.  Heb 11:4,17,28.

 

Required to be perfect and without blemish   Le 22:19; De 15:21; 17:1; Mal 1:8,14.

Generally the best of their kind   Ge 4:4; 1Sa 15:22; Ps 66:15; Isa 1:11.

Different kinds of

Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire.  Le 1:1-17; 1Ki 18:38.

Sin offering for sins of ignorance.  Le 4:1-35.

Trespass offering for intentional sins.  Le 6:1-7; 7:1-7.

Peace offering.  Le 3:1-17.

 

To be brought to the place appointed by God   De 12:6; 2Ch 7:12.

Were bound to the horns of the altar   Ps 118:27.

Were salted with salt   Le 2:13; Mr 9:49.

Often consumed by fire from heaven   Le 9:24; 1Ki 18:38; 2Ch 7:1.

When bloody, accompanied with meat and drink offering   Nu 15:3-12.

No leaven offered with, except for   Ex 23:18; Le 7:13.

Fat of, not to remain until morning   Ex 23:8.

The priests

Appointed to offer.  1Sa 2:28; Eze 44:11,15; Heb 5:1; 8:3.

Had a portion of, and lived by.  Ex 29:27,28; De 18:3; Jos 13:14; 1Co 9:13.

 

Were typical of Christ's sacrifice   1Co 5:7; Eph 5:2; Heb 10:1,11,12.

Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith   Ge 4:4; Heb 11:4; Ge 8:21.

Imparted a legal purification   Heb 9:13,22.

Could not take away sin   Ps 40:6; Heb 9:9; 10:1-11.

Without obedience, worthless   1Sa 15:22; Pr 21:3; Mr 12:33.

The covenants of God confirmed by   Ge 15:9-17; Ex 24:5-8; Heb 9:19,20; Ps 50:5.

The Jews

Condemned for not treating with respect.  1Sa 2:29; Mal 1:12.

Condemned for bringing defective and blemished.  Mal 1:13,14.

Condemned for not offering.  Isa 43:23,24.

Unaccepted in, on account of sin.  Isa 1:11,15; 66:3; Ho 8:13.

Condemned for offering, to idols.  2Ch 34:25; Isa 65:3,7; Eze 20:28,31.

 

Offered to false gods, are offered to devils   Le 17:7; De 32:17; Ps 106:37; 1Co 10:20.

On great occasions, very numerous   2Ch 5:6; 7:5.

For public use often provided by the state   2Ch 31:3.

Illustrative of

Prayer.  Ps 141:2.

Thanksgiving.  Ps 27:6; 107:22; 116:17; Heb 13:15.

Devotedness.  Ro 12:1; Php 2:17.

Benevolence.  Php 4:18; Heb 13:16.

Righteousness.  Ps 4:5; 51:19.

A broken spirit.  Ps 51:17.

Martyrdom.  Php 2:7; 2Ti 4:6.

 

A sect of the Jews   Ac 5:17.

Denied the resurrection and a future stated   Mt 22:23; Lu 20:27.

The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees   Ac 23:6-9.

Were refused baptism by John   Mt 3:7.

Christ

Tempted by.  Mt 16:1.

Cautioned his disciples against their principles.  Mt 16:6,11,12.

Vindicated the resurrection against.  Mt 22:24-32; Mr 12:19-27.

Silenced.  Mt 22:34.

 

Persecuted the Christians   Ac 4:1; 5:17,18,40.

 

The sun   Jdj 5:31; Mt 13:43.

Stars   Da 12:3.

Lights   Mt 5:14; Php 2:15.

Mount Zion   Ps 125:1,2.

Lebanon   Ho 14:5-7.

Treasure   Ex 19:5; Ps 135:4.

Jewels   Mal 3:17.

Gold   Job 23:10; La 4:2.

Vessels of gold and silver   2Ti 2:20.

Stones of a crown   Zec 9:16.

Lively stones   1Pe 2:5.

Babes   Mt 11:25; 1Pe 2:2.

Little children   Mt 18:3; 1Co 14:20.

Obedient children   1Pe 1:14.

Members of the body   1Co 12:20,27.

Soldiers   2Ti 2:3,4.

Runners of the body   1Co 12:20,27.

Soldiers   2Ti 2:3,4.

Runners in a race   1Co 9:24; Heb 12:1.

Wrestlers   2Ti 2:5.

Good servants   Mt 25:21.

Strangers and pilgrims   1Pe 2:11.

Sheep   Ps 78:52; Mt 25:33; Joh 10:4.

Lambs   Isa 40:11; Joh 21:15.

Calves of the stall   Mal 4:2.

Lions   Pr 28:1; Mic 5:8.

Eagles   Ps 103:5; Isa 40:31.

Doves   Ps 68:13; Isa 60:8.

Thirsting deer   Ps 42:1.

Good fishes   Mt 13:48.

Dew and showers   Mic 5:7.

Watered gardens   Isa 58:11.

Unfailing springs   Isa 58:11.

Vines   Song 6:11; Ho 14:7.

Branches of a vine   Joh 15:2,4,5.

Pomegranates   Song 4:13.

Good figs   Jer 24:2-7.

Lilies   Song 2:2; Ho 14:5.

Willows by the water courses   Isa 44:4.

Trees planted by rivers   Ps 1:3.

Cedars in Lebanon   Ps 92:12.

Palm trees   Ps 92:12.

Green olive trees   Ps 52:8; Ho 14:6.

Fruitful trees   Ps 1:3; Jer 17:8.

Corn   Ho 14:7.

Wheat   Mt 3:12; 13:29,30.

Salt   Mt 5:13.

 

Characterised as good and useful   Mr 9:50.

Used For

Seasoning food.  Job 6:6.

Seasoning sacrifices.  Le 2:13; Eze 43:24.

Ratifying covenants.  Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5.

Strengthening new-born infants.  Eze 16:4.

 

Partaking of another's a bond of friendship   Ezr 4:14.

Lost its savour when exposed to the air   Mt 5:13; Mr 9:50.

Often found

In pits.  Jos 11:8; Zep 2:9.

In springs.  Jas 3:12.

Near the Dead Sea.  Nu 34:12; De 3:17.

 

Places where it abounded barren and unfruitful   Jer 17:6; Eze 47:11.

The valley of, celebrated for victories   2Sa 8:13; 2Ki 14:7; 1Ch 18:12.

Miracles connected with

Lot's wife turned into a pillar of.  Ge 19:26.

Elisha healed the bad water with.  1Ki 2:21.

 

Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation   Jdj 9:45.

Liberally afforded to the Jews after the captivity   Ezr 6:9; 7:22.

Illustrative

Of saints.  Mt 5:13.

Of grace in the heart.  Mr 9:50.

Of wisdom in speech.  Col 4:6.

(Without savour,) of graceless professors.  Mt 5:13; Mr 9:50.

(Pits of,) of desolation.  Zep 2:9.

(Salted with fire,) of preparation of the wicked for destruction.  Mr 9:49.

 

Antiquity of   Ge 18:2; 19:1.

Were given

By brethren to each other.  1Sa 17:22.

By inferiors to their superiors.  Ge 47:7.

By superiors to inferiors.  1Sa 30:21.

By all passers-by.  1Sa 10:3,4; Ps 129:8.

On entering a house.  Jdj 18:15; Mt 10:12; Lu 1:40,41,44.

 

Often sent through messengers   1Sa 25:5,14; 2Sa 8:10.

Often sent by letter   Ro 16:21-23; 1Co 16:21; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17.

Denied to persons of bad character   2Jo 1:10.

Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving   2Ki 4:29; Lu 10:24.

Expressions used as

Peace be with thee.  Jdj 19:20.

Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace to all that thou hast.  1Sa 25:6.

Peace be to this house.  Lu 10:5.

The Lord be with you.  Ru 2:4.

The Lord bless thee.  Ru 2:4.

The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord.  Ps 129:8.

Blessed be thou of the Lord.  1Sa 15:13.

God be gracious to thee.  Ge 43:29.

Art thou in health?.  2Sa 20:9.

Hail.  Mt 26:49; Lu 1:28.

All hail.  Mt 28:9.

 

Often perfidious   2Sa 20:9; Mt 26:49.

Given to Christ in derision   Mt 27:29; 15:18.

Often accompanied by

Falling on the neck and kissing.  Ge 33:4; 45:14,15; Lu 15:20.

Laying hold of the bear with the right hand.  2Sa 20:9.

Bowing frequently to the ground.  Ge 33:3.

Embracing and kissing the feet.  Mt 28:9; Lu 7:38,45.

Touching the hem of the garment.  Mt 14:36.

Falling prostrate on the ground.  Es 8:3; Mt 2:11; Lu 8:41.

Kissing the dust.  Ps 72:9; Isa 49:23.

 

The Jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen   Mt 5:47.

The Pharisees condemned for seeking, in public   Mt 23:7; Mr 12:38.

 

Is of God   Ps 3:8; 37:39; Jer 3:23.

Is of the purpose of God   2Ti 1:9.

Is of the appointment of God   1Th 5:9.

God is willing to give   1Ti 2:4.

Is by Christ   Isa 63:9; Eph 5:23.

Is by Christ alone   Isa 45:21,22; 59:16; Ac 4:12.

Announced after the fall   Ge 3:15.

Of Israel, predicted   Isa 35:4; 45:17; Zec 9:16; Ro 11:26.

Of the Gentiles, predicted   Isa 45:22; 49:6; 52:10.

Revealed in the gospel   Eph 1:13; 2Ti 1:10.

Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews   Ro 11:11.

Christ

The Captain of.  Heb 2:10.

The Author of.  Heb 5:9.

Appointed for.  Isa 49:6.

Raised up for.  Lu 1:69.

Has.  Zec 9:9.

Brings, with him.  Isa 62:11; Lu 19:9.

Mighty to effect.  Isa 63:1; Heb 7:25.

Came to effect.  Mt 18:11; 1Ti 1:15.

Died to effect.  Joh 3:14,15; Ga 1:4.

Exalted to give.  Ac 5:31.

 

Is not by works   Ro 11:6; Eph 2:9; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 3:5.

Is of grace   Eph 2:5,8; 2Ti 1:9; Tit 2:11.

Is of love   Ro 5:8; 1Jo 4:9,10.

Is of mercy   Ps 6:4; Tit 3:5.

Is of the long-suffering of God   2Pe 3:15.

Is through faith in Christ   Mr 16:16; Ac 16:31; Ro 10:9; Eph 2:8; 1Pe 1:5.

Reconciliation to God, a pledge of   Ro 5:10.

Is deliverance from

Sin.  Mt 1:21; 1Jo 3:5.

Uncleanness.  Eze 36:29.

The devil.  Col 2:15; Heb 2:14,15.

Wrath.  Ro 5:9; 1Th 1:10.

This present evil world.  Ga 1:4.

Enemies.  Lu 1:71,74.

Eternal death.  Joh 3:16,17.

 

Confession of Christ necessary to   Ro 10:10.

Regeneration necessary to   Joh 3:3.

Final perseverance necessary to   Mt 10:22.

Described as

Great.  Heb 2:3.

Glorious.  2Ti 2:10.

Common.  Jude 1:3.

From generation to generation.  Isa 51:8.

To the uttermost.  Heb 7:25.

Eternal.  Isa 45:17; 51:6; Heb 5:9.

 

Searched into and exhibited by the prophets   1Pe 1:10.

The gospel is the power of God to   Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18.

Preaching the word is the appointed means of   1Co 1:21.

The Scriptures are able to make wise to   2Ti 3:15; Jas 1:21.

Now is the day of   Isa 49:8; 2Co 6:2.

From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling   Php 2:12.

Saints

Chosen to.  2Th 2:13; 2Ti 1:9.

Appointed to obtain.  1Th 5:9.

Are heirs of.  Heb 1:14.

Have, through grace.  Ac 15:11.

Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ.  Php 1:28,29.

Kept by the power of God to.  1Pe 1:5.

Beautified with.  Ps 149:4.

Clothed with.  Isa 61:10.

Satisfied by.  Lu 2:30.

Love.  Ps 40:16.

Hope for.  La 3:26; Ro 8:24.

Wait for.  Ge 49:18; La 3:26.

Long for.  Ps 119:81,174.

Earnestly look for.  Ps 119:123.

Daily approach nearer to.  Ro 13:11.

Receive, as the end of their faith.  1Pe 1:9.

Welcome the tidings of.  Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15.

Pray to be visited with.  Ps 85:7; 106:4; 119:41.

Pray for the assurance of.  Ps 35:3.

Pray for a joyful sense of.  Ps 51:12.

Evidence, by works.  Heb 6:9,10.

Ascribe, to God.  Ps 25:5; Isa 12:2.

Praise God for.  1Ch 16:23; Ps 96:2.

Commemorate, with thanks.  Ps 116:12.

Rejoice in.  Ps 9:14; 21:1; Isa 25:9.

Glory in.  1Co 1:31; Ga 6:14.

Declare.  Ps 40:10; 71:15.

 

Godly sorrow works repentance to   2Co 7:10.

All the earth shall see   Isa 52:10; Lu 3:6.

Ministers

Give the knowledge of.  Lu 1:77.

Show the way of.  Ac 16:17.

Should exhort to.  Eze 3:18,19; Ac 2:40.

Should labour to lead others to.  Ro 11:14.

Should be clothed in.  2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16.

Should use self-denial to lead others to.  1Co 9:22.

Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain.  2Ti 2:10.

Are a sweet savour of Christ to God, in those who obtain.  2Co 2:15.

 

The heavenly host ascribe, to God   Re 7:10; 19:1.

Sought in vain from

Idols.  Isa 45:20; Jer 2:28.

Earthly power.  Jer 3:23.

 

No escape for those who neglect   Heb 2:3.

Is far off from the wicked   Ps 119:155; Isa 59:11.

Illustrated by

A rock.  De 32:15; 2Sa 22:47; Ps 95:1.

A horn.  Ps 18:2; Lu 1:69.

A tower.  2Sa 22:51.

A helmet.  Isa 59:17; Eph 6:17.

A shield.  2Sa 22:36.

A lamp.  Isa 62:1.

A cup.  Ps 116:13.

Clothing.  2Ch 6:41; Ps 132:16; 149:4; Isa 61:10.

Wells.  Isa 12:3.

Walls and bulwarks.  Isa 26:1; 60:18.

Chariots.  Hab 3:8.

A victory.  1Co 15:57.

 

Typified   Nu 21:4-9; Joh 3:14,15.

 

The territory of Ephraim and Manasseh properly so called   Jos 17:17,18; Isa 28:1.

The whole kingdom of Israel sometimes called   Eze 16:46,51; Ho 8:5,6.

Had many cities   1Ki 13:32.

Samaria the capital of

Built by Omri king of Israel.  1Ki 16:23,24.

Called after Shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built.  1Ki 16:24.

Called the mountain of Samaria.  Am 4:1; 6:1.

Called the head of Ephraim.  Isa 7:9.

Kings of Israel sometime took their titles from.  1Ki 21:1; 2Ki 1:3.

The residence of the kings of Israel.  1Ki 16:29; 2Ki 1:2; 3:1,6.

The burial place of the kings of Israel.  1Ki 16:28; 22:37; 2Ki 13:13.

Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms.  2Ki 10:2.

The pool of Samaria near to.  1Ki 22:38.

The prophet Elisha dwelt in.  2Ki 2:25; 5:3; 6:32.

Besieged by Benhadad.  1Ki 20:1-12.

Deliverance of, predicted.  1Ki 20:13,14.

Deliverance of, effected.  1Ki 20:15-21.

Besieged again by Benhadad.  2Ki 6:24.

Suffered severely from famine.  2Ki 6:25-29.

Elisha predicted plenty in.  2Ki 7:1,2.

Delivered by miraculous means.  2Ki 7:6,7.

Remarkable plenty in, as foretold by Elisha.  2Ki 7:16-20.

Besieged and taken by Shalmaneser.  2Ki 17:5,6; 18:9,10.

 

A mountainous country   Jer 31:5; Am 3:9.

People of characterised as

Proud and arrogant.  Isa 9:9.

Corrupt and wicked.  Eze 16:46,47; Ho 7:1; Am 3:9,10.

Idolatrous.  Eze 23:5; Am 8:14; Mic 1:7.

 

Predictions respecting its destruction   Isa 8:4; 9:11,12; Ho 13:16; Am 3:11,12; Mic 1:6.

Inhabitants of, carried captive to Assyria   2Ki 17:6,23; 18:11.

Repeopled from Assyria   2Ki 17:24,25.

 

Situated between Judea and Galilee   Lu 17:11; Joh 4:3,4.

Had many cities   Mt 10:5; Lu 9:52.

Cities of, mentioned in scripture

Samaria.  Ac 8:5.

Sychar.  Joh 4:5.

Antipatris.  Ac 23:31.

 

Christ preached in   Joh 4:39-42.

Christ at first forbade his disciples to visit   Mt 10:5.

Christ after his resurrection commanded the gospel to be preached in   Ac 1:8.

Inhabitants of

Their true descent.  2Ki 17:24; Ezr 4:9,10.

Boasted descent from Jacob.  Joh 4:12.

Professed to worship God.  Ezr 4:2.

Their religion mixed with idolatry.  2Ki 17:41; Joh 4:22.

Worshipped on Mount Gerizim.  Joh 4:20.

Opposed the Jews after their return from captivity.  Ne 4:1-18.

Expected the Messiah.  Joh 4:25,29.

Were superstitious.  Ac 8:9-11.

More humane and grateful than the Jews.  Lu 10:33-36; 17:16-18.

Abhorred by the Jews.  Joh 8:48.

Had no intercourse or dealings with the Jews.  Lu 9:52,53; Joh 4:9.

Ready to hear and embrace the gospel.  Joh 4:39-42; Ac 8:6-8.

 

The persecuted Christians fled to   Ac 8:1.

The gospel first preached in, by Philip   Ac 8:5.

Many Christian churches in   Ac 9:31.

 

Is separation to the service of God   Ps 4:3; 2Co 6:17.

Effected by

God.  Eze 37:28; 1Th 5:23; Jude 1:1.

Christ.  Heb 2:11; 13:12.

The Holy Spirit.  Ro 15:16; 1Co 6:11.

 

In Christ   1Co 1:2.

Through the atonement of Christ   Heb 10:10; 13:12.

Through the word of God   Joh 17:17,19; Eph 5:26.

Christ made, of God, to us   1Co 1:30.

Saints elected to salvation through   2Th 2:13; 1Pe 1:2.

All saints are in a state of   Ac 20:32; 26:18; 1Co 6:11.

The Church made glorious by   Eph 5:26,27.

Should lead to

Mortification of sin.  1Th 4:3,4.

Holiness.  Ro 6:22; Eph 5:7-9.

 

Offering up of saints acceptable through   Ro 15:16.

Saints fitted for the service of God by   2Ti 2:21.

God wills all saints to have   1Th 4:3.

Ministers

Set apart to God's service by.  Jer 1:5.

Should pray that their people may enjoy complete.  1Th 5:23.

Should exhort their people to walk in.  1Th 4:1,3.

 

None can inherit the kingdom of God without   1Co 6:9-11.

Typified   Ge 2:3; Ex 13:2; 19:14; 40:9-15; Le 27:14-16.

 

Part of the sin offering on the day of atonement   Le 16:5,7.

Chosen by lot   Le 16:8.

The high priest transferred the sins of Israel to, by confessing them with both hands upon its head   Le 16:21.

Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person   Le 16:21,22.

Communicated uncleanness to

The high priest.  Le 16:24.

The man who lead him away.  Le 16:26.

 

Typical of Christ   Isa 53:6,11,12.

 

Architecture   De 8:12; 1Ch 29:19.

Arithmetic   Ge 15:5; Le 26:8; Job 29:18.

Astronomy   Job 38:31,32; Isa 13:10.

Astrology   Isa 47:13.

Botany   1Ki 4:33.

Geography   Ge 10:1-30; Isa 11:11.

History and Chronology   1Ki 22:39; 2Ki 1:18; 1Ch 9:1; 29:29.

Mechanics   Ge 6:14-16; 11:4; Ex 14:6,7.

Medicine   Jer 8:22; Mr 5:26.

Music   1Ch 16:4-7; 25:6.

Navigation   1Ki 9:27; Ps 107:23.

Surveying   Jos 18:4-9; Ne 2:12-16; Eze 40:5,6; Zec 2:2.

Zoology   1Ki 4:33.

 

The sufferings of Christ by, predicted   Ps 22:6-8; Isa 53:3; Lu 18:32.

Christ endured   Mt 9:24; 27:29.

Saints endure, on account of

Being children of God.  Ge 21:9; Ga 4:29.

Their uprightness.  Job 12:4.

Their faith.  Heb 11:36.

Their faithfulness in declaring the word of God.  Jer 20:7,8.

Their zeal for God's house.  Ne 2:19.

 

The wicked indulge in, against
The second coming of Christ.  2Pe 3:3,4.

The gifts of the Spirit.  Ac 2:13.

God's threatening.  Isa 5:19; Jer 17:15.

God's ministers.  2Ch 36:16.

God's ordinances.  La 1:7.

Saints.  Ps 123:4; La 3:14,63.

The resurrection of the dead.  Ac 17:32.

All solemn admonitions.  2Ch 30:6-10.

 

Idolaters addicted to   Isa 57:3-6.

Drunkards addicted to   Ps 69:12; Ho 7:5.

Those who are addicted to

Delight in.  Pr 1:22.

Are contentious.  Pr 22:10.

Are scorned by God.  Pr 3:34.

Are hated by men.  Pr 24:9.

Are avoided by saints.  Ps 1:1; Jer 15:17.

Walk after their own lusts.  2Pe 3:3.

Are proud and haughty.  Pr 21:24.

Hear not rebuke.  Pr 13:1.

Love not those who reprove.  Pr 15:12.

Hate those who reprove.  Pr 9:8.

Go not to the wise.  Pr 15:12.

Bring others into danger.  Pr 29:8.

Shall themselves endure.  Eze 23:32.

 

Characteristic of the latter days   2Pe 3:3; Jude 1:18.

Woe denounced against   Isa 5:18,19.

Punishment for   2Ch 36:17; Pr 19:29; Isa 29:20; La 3:64-66.

Exemplified

Ishmael.  Ge 21:9.

Children at Bethel.  2Ki 2:23.

Ephraim and Manasseh.  2Ch 30:10.

Chiefs of Judah.  2Ch 36:16.

Sanballat.  Ne 4:1.

Enemies of Joab.  Job 30:1,9.

Enemies of David.  Ps 35:15,16.

Rulers of Israel.  Isa 28:14.

Ammonites.  Eze 25:3.

People of Tyre.  Eze 26:2.

Heathen.  Eze 36:2,3.

Soldiers.  Mt 27:28-30; Lu 23:36.

Chief Priests.  Mt 27:41.

Pharisees.  Lu 16:14.

The men who held Jesus.  Lu 22:63,64.

Herod.  Lu 23:11.

People and rulers.  Lu 23:35.

Some of the multitude.  Ac 2:13.

Athenians.  Ac 17:32.

 

Armed with a sharp sting in its tail   Re 9:10.

Sting of, venomous and caused torment   Re 9:5.

Abounded in the great desert   De 8:15.

Unfit for food   Lu 11:12.

Illustrative

Wicked men.  Eze 2:6.

Ministers of Antichrist.  Re 9:3,5,10.

Severe scourges.  1Ki 12:11.

 

Christ gave his disciples power over   Lu 10:19.

 

Antiquity of   Jdj 5:14.

Wore an inkhorn at their girdles   Eze 9:2,3.

Families celebrated for furnishing

Kenites.  1Ch 2:55.

Zebulun.  Jdj 5:14.

Levi.  1Ch 24:6; 2Ch 34:13.

 

Generally men of great wisdom   1Ch 27:32.

Often learned in the law   Ezr 7:6.

Were ready writers   Ps 45:1.

Acted as

Secretaries to kings.  2Sa 8:17; 20:25; 2Ki 12:10; Es 3:12.

Secretaries to prophets.  Jer 36:5,26.

Notaries in courts of justice.  Jer 32:11,12.

Religious teachers.  Ne 8:2-6.

Writers of public documents.  1Ch 24:6.

Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host.  2Ki 25:19; 2Ch 26:11; Jer 52:25.

 

Modern
Were doctors of the law.  Mr 12:28; Mt 22:35.

Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence.  Mr 12:38,39.

Sat in Moses' seat.  Mt 23:2.

Were frequently Pharisees.  Ac 23:9.

Esteemed wise and learned.  1Co 1:20.

Regarded as interpreters of Scripture.  Mt 2:4; 17:10; Mr 12:35.

Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ.  Mt 7:29; Mr 1:22.

Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy.  Mt 23:15.

Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching.  Mt 21:15; Mr 2:6,7,16; 3:22.

Tempted our Lord.  Joh 8:3.

Active in procuring our Lord's death.  Mt 26:3; Lu 23:10.

Persecuted the Christians.  Ac 4:5; 18:21; 6:12.

 

Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel   Mt 13:52.

 

Given by inspiration of God   2Ti 3:16.

Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit   Ac 1:16; Heb 3:7; 2Pe 1:21.

Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them   Mt 4:4; Mr 12:10; Joh 7:42.

Christ taught out of   Lu 24:27.

Are called the

Word.  Jas 1:21-23; 1Pe 2:2.

Word of God.  Lu 11:28; Heb 4:12.

Word of Christ.  Col 3:16.

Word of truth.  Jas 1:18.

Holy Scriptures.  Ro 1:2; 2Ti 3:15.

Scripture of truth.  Da 10:21.

Book.  Ps 40:7; Re 22:19.

Book of the Lord.  Isa 34:16.

Book of the law.  Ne 8:3; Ga 3:10.

Law of the Lord.  Ps 1:2; Isa 30:9.

Sword of the Spirit.  Eph 6:17.

Oracles of God.  Ro 3:2; 1Pe 4:11.

 

Contain the promises of the gospel   Ro 1:2.

Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of God   De 4:5,14; Ex 24:3,4.

Record divine prophecies   2Pe 1:19-21.

Testify of Christ   Joh 5:39; Ac 10:43; 18:28; 1Co 15:3.

Are full and sufficient   Lu 16:29,31.

Are an unerring guide   Pr 6:23; 2Pe 1:19.

Are able to make wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus   2Ti 3:15.

Are profitable both for doctrine and practice   2Ti 3:16,17.

Described as

Pure.  Ps 12:6; 119:140; Pr 30:5.

True.  Ps 119:160; Joh 17:17.

Perfect.  Ps 19:7.

Precious.  Ps 19:10.

Quick and powerful.  Heb 4:12.

 

Written for our instruction   Ro 15:4.

Intended for the use of all men   Ro 16:26.

Nothing to be taken from, or added to   De 4:2; 12:32.

One portion of, to be compared with another   1Co 2:13.

Designed for

Regenerating.  Jas 1:18; 1Pe 1:23.

Quickening.  Ps 119:50,93.

Illuminating.  Ps 119:130.

Converting the soul.  Ps 19:7.

Making wise the simple.  Ps 19:7.

Sanctifying.  Joh 17:17; Eph 5:26.

Producing faith.  Joh 20:31.

Producing hope.  Ps 119:49; Ro 15:4.

Producing obedience.  De 17:19,20.

Cleansing the heart.  Joh 15:3; Eph 5:26.

Cleansing the ways.  Ps 119:9.

Keeping from destructive paths.  Ps 17:4.

Supporting life.  De 8:3; Mt 4:4.

Promoting growth in grace.  1Pe 2:2.

Building up in the faith.  Ac 20:32.

Admonishing.  Ps 19:11; 1Co 10:11.

Comforting.  Ps 119:82; Ro 15:4.

Rejoicing the heart.  Ps 19:8; 119:111.

 

Work effectually in them that believe   1Th 2:13.

The letter of, without the spirit, killeth   Joh 6:63; 2Co 3:6.

Ignorance of, a source of error   Mt 22:29; Ac 13:27.

Christ enables us to understand   Lu 24:45.

The Holy Spirit enable us to understand   Joh 16:13; 1Co 2:10-14.

No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation   2Pe 1:20.

Everything should be tried by   Isa 8:20; Ac 17:11.

Should be

The standard of teaching.  1Pe 4:11.

Believed.  Joh 2:22.

Appealed to.  1Co 1:31; 1Pe 1:16.

Read.  De 17:19; Isa 34:16.

Read publicly to ALL.  De 31:11-13; Ne 8:3; Jer 36:6; Ac 13:15.

Known.  2Ti 3:15.

Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God.  1Th 2:13.

Received with meekness.  Jas 1:21.

Searched.  Joh 5:39; 7:52.

Searched daily.  Ac 17:11.

Laid up in the heart.  De 6:6; 11:18.

Taught to children.  De 6:7; 11:19; 2Ti 3:15.

Taught to ALL.  2Ch 17:7-9; Ne 8:7,8.

Talked of continually.  De 6:7.

Not handled deceitfully.  2Co 4:2.

Not only heard, but obeyed.  Mt 7:24; Lu 11:28; Jas 1:22.

Used against our spiritual enemies.  Mt 4:4,7,10; Eph 6:11,17.

 

All should desire to hear   Ne 8:1.

Mere hearers of, deceive themselves   Jas 1:22.

Advantage of possessing   Ro 3:2.

Saints

Love exceedingly.  Ps 119:97,113,159,167.

Delight in.  Ps 1:2.

Regard, as sweet.  Ps 119:103.

Esteem, above all things.  Job 23:12.

Long after.  Ps 119:82.

Stand in awe of.  Ps 119:161; Isa 66:2.

Keep, in remembrance.  Ps 119:16.

Grieve when men disobey.  Ps 119:158.

Hide, in their hearts.  Ps 119:11.

Hope in.  Ps 119:74,81,147.

Meditate in.  Ps 1:2; 119:99,148.

Rejoice in.  Ps 119:162; Jer 15:16.

Trust in.  Ps 119:42.

Obey.  Ps 119:67; Lu 8:21; Joh 17:6.

Speak of.  Ps 119:172.

Esteem, as a light.  Ps 119:105.

Pray to be taught.  Ps 119:12,13,33,66.

Pray to be conformed to.  Ps 119:133.

Plead the promises of, in prayer.  Ps 119:25,28,41,76,169.

 

They who search, are truly noble   Ac 17:11.

Blessedness of hearing and obeying   Lu 11:28; Jas 1:25.

Let them dwell richly in you   Col 3:16.

The wicked

Corrupt.  2Co 2:17.

Make, of none effect through their traditions.  Mr 7:9-13.

Reject.  Jer 8:9.

Stumble at.  1Pe 2:8.

Obey not.  Ps 119:158.

Frequently wrest, to their own destruction.  2Pe 3:16.

 

Denunciations against those who add to, or take from   Re 22:18,19.

Destruction of, punished   Jer 36:29-31.

 

The gathering together of the waters originally called   Ge 1:10.

Great rivers often called   Isa 11:15; Jer 51:36.

Lakes often called   De 3:17; Mt 8:24,27,32.

God

Created.  Ex 20:11; Ps 95:5; Ac 14:15.

Made the birds and fished out of.  Ge 1:20-22.

Founded the earth upon.  Ps 24:2.

Set bounds to, by a perpetual decree.  Job 26:10; 38:8,10,11; Pr 8:27,29.

Measures the waters of.  Isa 40:12.

Does what he pleases in.  Ps 135:6.

Dries up, by his rebuke.  Isa 50:2; Na 1:4.

Shakes, by his word.  Hag 2:6.

Stills, by his power.  Ps 65:7; 89:9; 107:29.

 

Of immense extent   Job 11:9; Ps 104:25.

Of great depth   Ps 68:22.

Rivers supplied by exhalations from   Ec 1:7.

Replenished by rivers   Ec 1:7; Eze 47:8.

Called the

Deep.  Job 41:31; Ps 107:24; 2Co 11:25.

Great waters.  Ps 77:19.

Great and wide sea.  Ps 104:25.

 

The clouds the garment of   Job 38:9.

Darkness the swaddling band of   Job 38:9.

Sand the barrier of   Jer 5:22.

Inhabited by innumerable creatures great and small   Ps 104:25,26.

The wonders of God seen in   Ps 107:24.

Made to glorify God   Ps 69:34; 148:7.

Seas mentioned in scripture

The Adriatic or sea of Adria.  Ac 27:27.

Mediterranean or great sea.  Nu 34:6; De 11:24; 34:2; Zec 14:8.

Red Sea.  Ex 10:19; 13:18; 23:31.

Sea of Joppa or sea of the Philistines.  Ezr 3:7; Ex 23:21.

Salt of Dead Sea.  Ge 14:3; Nu 34:12.

Sea of Galilee.  Mt 4:18; 8:32; Joh 6:1.

Sea of Jazer.  Jer 48:32.

 

Raised by the wind   Ps 107:25,26; Jon 1:4.

Caused to foam by Leviathan   Job 41:31,32.

The waves of

Raised upon high.  Ps 93:3; 107:25.

Tossed to and fro.  Jer 5:22.

Multitudinous.  Jer 51:42.

Mighty.  Ps 93:4; Ac 27:41.

Tumultuous.  Lu 21:25; Jude 1:13.

 

The shore of, covered with sand   Ge 22:17; 1Ki 4:29; Job 6:3; Ps 78:27.

Numerous islands in   Eze 26:18.

Passed over in ships   Ps 104:26; 107:23.

Sailing on, dangerous   Ac 27:9,20; 2Co 11:26.

Commercial nations

Often built cities on the borders of.  Ge 49:13; Eze 27:3; Na 3:8.

Derived great wealth from.  De 33:19.

 

Shall give up its dead at the last day   Re 20:13.

The renewed earth shall be without   Re 21:1.

Illustrative

Of heavy afflictions.  Isa 43:2; La 2:13.

(Trouble,) of the wicked.  Isa 57:20.

(Roaring,) of hostile armies.  Isa 5:30; Jer 6:23.

(Waves of,) of righteousness.  Isa 48:18.

(Waves of,) of devastating armies.  Eze 26:3,4.

(Waves of,) of the unsteady.  Jas 1:6.

(Covered with waters,) of the diffusion of spiritual knowledge over the earth in the latter days.  Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.

(Smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven.  Re 4:6; 15:2.

 

Christ received   Joh 6:27.

Saints receive   2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13.

Is to the day of redemption   Eph 4:30.

The wicked do not receive   Re 9:4.

Judgment suspended until all saints receive   Re 7:3.

Typified   Ro 4:11.

 

Called signet   Ge 38:18,25.

Precious stones set in gold used as   Ex 28:11.

Inscriptions upon, alluded to   2Ti 2:19.

Generally worn as rings or bracelets   Jer 22:24.

Impressions of

Frequently taken in clay.  Job 38:14.

Used for security.  Da 6:17; Mt 27:66.

Attached to all royal decrees.  1Ki 21:8; Es 3:12; 8:8.

Attached to covenants.  Ne 9:38; 10:1.

Attached to lease and transfers of property.  Jer 32:9-12,44.

Set upon treasures.  De 32:34.

Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to.  Joh 6:27.

Were given by kings as a badge of authority.  Ge 41:41,42.

 

Illustrative of
Circumcision.  Ro 4:11.

Converts.  1Co 9:2.

What is dear or valued.  Song 8:6; Jer 22:24; Hag 2:23.

Secrecy.  Da 12:4; Re 5:1; 10:4.

Security.  Song 4:12; 2Ti 2:19; Re 7:2-8; 20:3.

Full approval.  Joh 3:33.

Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit.  2Co 1:22; Eph 1:13; 4:30.

Restraint.  Job 9:7; 37:7; Re 20:3.

 

Time of, unknown   Mt 24:36; Mr 13:32.

Called the

Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.  Ac 3:19.

Times of restitution of all things.  Ac 3:21; Ro 8:21.

Last time.  1Pe 1:5.

Appearing of Jesus Christ.  1Pe 1:7.

Revelation of Jesus Christ.  1Pe 1:13.

Glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour.  Tit 2:13.

Coming of the day of God.  2Pe 3:12.

Day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  1Co 1:8.

 

Foretold by
Prophets.  Da 7:13; Jude 1:14.

Himself.  Mt 25:31; Joh 14:3.

Apostles.  Ac 3:20; 1Ti 6:14.

Angels.  Ac 1:10,11.

 

Signs preceding   Mt 24:3-51.

The Manner of

In clouds.  Mt 24:30; 26:64; Re 1:7.

In the glory of his Father.  Mt 16:27.

In his own glory.  Mt 25:31.

In flaming fire.  2Th 1:8.

With power and great glory.  Mt 24:30.

As he ascended.  Ac 1:9,11.

With a shout and the voice of the Archangel.  1Th 4:16.

Accompanied by Angels.  Mt 16:27; 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2Th 1:7.

With his saints.  1Th 3:13; Jude 1:14.

Suddenly.  Mr 13:36.

Unexpectedly.  Mt 24:44; Lu 12:40.

As a thief in the night.  1Th 5:2; 2Pe 3:10; Re 16:15.

As the lightning.  Mt 24:27.

 

The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at   2Pe 3:10,12.

They who shall have died in Christ shall rise first at   1Th 4:16.

The saints alive at, shall be caught up to meet him   1Th 4:17.

Is not to make atonement   Heb 9:28; Ro 6:9,10; Heb 10:14.

The purposes of, are to

Complete the salvation of saints.  Heb 9:28; 1Pe 1:5.

Be glorified in his saints.  2Th 1:10.

Be admired in them that believe.  2Th 1:10.

Bring to light the hidden things of darkness.  1Co 4:5.

Judge.  Ps 50:3,4; Joh 5:22; 2Ti 4:1; Jude 1:15; Re 20:11-13.

Reign.  Isa 24:23; Da 7:14; Re 11:15.

Destroy death.  1Co 15:25,26.

 

Every eye shall see him at   Re 1:7.

Should be always considered as at hand   Ro 13:12; Php 4:5; 1Pe 4:7.

Blessedness of being prepared for   Mt 24:46; Lu 12:37,38.

Saints

Assured of.  Job 19:25,26.

Love.  2Ti 4:8.

Look for.  Php 3:20; Tit 2:13.

Wait for.  1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:10.

Haste to.  2Pe 3:12.

Pray for.  Re 22:20.

Should be ready for.  Mt 24:44; Lu 12:40.

Should watch for.  Mt 24:42; Mr 13:35-37; Lu 21:36.

Should be patient to.  2Th 3:5; Jas 5:7,8.

 

Shall be preserved to   Php 1:6; 2Ti 4:18; 1Pe 1:5; Jude 1:24.

Shall not be ashamed at   1Jo 2:28; 4:17.

Shall be blameless at   1Co 1:8; 1Th 3:13; 5:23; Jude 1:24.

Shall be like him at   Php 3:21; 1Jo 3:2.

Shall see him as he is, at   1Jo 3:2.

Shall appear with him in glory at   Col 3:4.

Shall receive a crown of glory at   2Ti 4:8; 1Pe 5:4.

Shall reign with him at   Da 7:27; 2Ti 2:12; Re 5:10; 20:6; 22:5.

Faith of, shall be found to praise at   1Pe 1:7.

The wicked

Scoff at.  2Pe 3:3,4.

Presume upon the delay of.  Mt 24:48.

Shall be surprised by.  Mt 24:37-39; 1Th 5:3; 2Pe 3:10.

Shall be punished at.  2Th 1:8,9.

 

The man of sin to be destroyed at   2Th 2:8.

Illustrated   Mt 25:6; Lu 12:36,39; 19:12,15.

 

Every herb, tree and grass yields its own   Ge 1:11,12,29.

Each kind of, has its own body   1Co 15:38.

Sowing of

Time for, called seed time.  Ge 8:22.

Necessary to its productiveness.  Joh 12:24; 1Co 15:36.

Required constant diligence.  Ec 11:4,6.

Often attended with great waste.  Mt 13:4,5,7.

Often attended with danger.  Ps 126:5,6.

 

Yearly return of time of sowing, secured by covenant   Ge 8:21,22.

The ground carefully ploughed, and prepared for   Isa 28:24,25.

Often sown beside rivers   Ec 11:1; Isa 32:20.

Often trodden into the ground, by the feet of oxen   Isa 32:20.

Required to be watered by the rain   Isa 55:10.

In Egypt required to be artificially watered   De 11:10.

Yielded an abundant increase in Canaan   Ge 26:12; Mt 13:23.

Mosaic laws respecting

Different kinds of, not to be sown in the same field.  Le 19:19; De 22:9.

If dry, exempted from uncleanness though touched by an unclean thing.  Le 11:37.

If wet, rendered unclean by contact with an unclean thing.  Le 11:38.

The tithe of, to be given to God.  Le 27:30.

Not to be sown during the sabbatical year.  Le 25:4,20.

Not to be sown in year of jubilee.  Le 25:11.

 

Difference between, and the plant which grows from it, noticed   1Co 15:37,38.

The Jews punished by

Its rotting in the ground.  Joe 1:17; Mal 2:3.

Its yielding but little increase.  Isa 5:10; Hag 1:6.

Its increase being consumed by locusts.  De 28:38; Joe 1:4.

Its increase being consume by enemies.  Le 26:16; De 28:33,51.

Its being choked by thorns.  Jer 12:13; Mt 13:7.

 

Illustrative of
The word of God.  Lu 8:11; 1Pe 1:23.

Spiritual life.  1Jo 3:9.

 

Sowing, illustrative of
Preaching the gospel.  Mt 13:3,32; 1Co 9:11.

Scattering or dispersing a people.  Zec 10:9.

Christian liberality.  Ec 11:6; 2Co 9:6.

Men's works producing a corresponding recompence.  Job 4:8; Ho 10:12; Ga 6:7,8.

The death of Christ and its effects.  Joh 12:24.

The burial of the body.  1Co 15:36-38.

 

Commanded   Isa 55:6; Mt 7:7.

Includes seeking

His Name.  Ps 83:16.

His word.  Isa 34:16.

His face.  Ps 27:8; 105:4.

His strength.  1Ch 16:11; Ps 105:4.

His commandments.  1Ch 28:8; Mal 2:7.

His precepts.  Ps 119:45,94.

His kingdom.  Mt 6:33; Lu 12:31.

His righteousness.  Mt 6:33.

Christ.  Mal 3:1; Lu 2:15,16.

Honour which comes from him.  Joh 5:44.

Justification by Christ.  Ga 2:16,17.

The city which God has prepared.  Heb 11:10,16; 13:14.

 

By prayer   Job 8:5; Da 9:3.

In his house   De 12:5; Ps 27:4.

Should be

Immediate.  Ho 10:12.

Evermore.  Ps 105:4.

While he may be found.  Isa 55:6.

With diligence.  Heb 11:6.

With the heart.  De 4:29; 1Ch 22:19.

In the day of trouble.  Ps 77:2.

 

Ensures
His being found.  De 4:29; 1Ch 28:9; Pr 8:17; Jer 29:13.

His favour.  La 3:25.

His protection.  Ezr 8:22.

His not forsaking us.  Ps 9:10.

Life.  Ps 69:32; Am 5:4,6.

Prosperity.  Job 8:5,6; Ps 34:10.

Being heard of him.  Ps 34:4.

Understanding all things.  Pr 28:5.

Gifts of righteousness.  Ho 10:12.

 

Imperative upon all   Isa 8:19.

Afflictions designed to lead to   Ps 78:33,34; Ho 5:15.

None, by nature, are found to be engaged in   Ps 14:2; Ro 3:11; Lu 12:23,30.

Saints

Specially exhorted to.  Zep 2:3.

Desirous of.  Job 5:8.

Purpose, in heart.  Ps 27:8.

Prepare their hearts for.  2Ch 30:19.

Set their hearts to.  2Ch 11:16.

Engage in, with the whole heart.  2Ch 15:12; Ps 119:10.

Early in.  Job 8:5; Ps 63:1; Isa 26:9.

Earnest in.  Song 3:2,4.

Characterised by.  Ps 24:6.

 

Is never in vain   Isa 45:19.

Blessedness of   Ps 119:2.

Leads to joy   Ps 70:4; 105:3.

Ends in praise   Ps 22:26.

Promise connected with   Ps 69:32.

Shall be rewarded   Heb 11:6.

The wicked

Are gone out of the way of.  Ps 14:2,3; Ro 3:11,12.

Prepare not their hearts for.  2Ch 12:14.

Refuse, through pride.  Ps 10:4.

Not led to, by affliction.  Isa 9:13.

Sometimes pretend to.  Ezr 4:2; Isa 58:2.

Rejected, when too late in.  Pr 1:28.

 

They who neglect denounced   Isa 31:1.

Punishment of those who neglect   Zep 1:4-6.

Exemplified

Asa.  2Ch 14:7.

Jehoshaphat.  2Ch 17:3,4.

Uzziah.  2Ch 26:5.

Hezekiah.  2Ch 31:21.

Josiah.  2Ch 34:3.

Ezra.  Ezr 7:10.

David.  Ps 34:4.

Daniel.  Da 9:3,4.

 

A characteristic of the wicked   Ps 49:18.

Prosperity frequently leads to   Ps 30:6; Ho 12:8; Lu 12:17-19.

Obstinate sinners often given up to   Ps 81:11,12; Ho 4:17; 2Th 2:10,11.

Exhibited in thinking that

Our own ways are right.  Pr 14:12.

We should adhere to established wicked practices.  Jer 44:17.

We are pure.  Pr 30:12.

We are better than others.  Lu 18:11.

We are rich in spiritual things.  Re 3:17.

We may have peace while in sin.  De 29:19.

We are above adversity.  Ps 10:6.

Gifts entitle us to heaven.  Mt 7:21,22.

Privileges entitle us to heaven.  Mt 3:9; Lu 13:25,26.

God will not punish our sins.  Ps 10:11; Jer 5:12.

Christ shall not come to judge.  2Pe 3:4.

Our lives shall be prolonged.  Isa 56:12; Lu 12:19; Jas 4:13.

 

Frequently preserved in, to the last   Mt 7:22; 25:11,12; Lu 13:24,25.

Fatal consequences of   Mt 7:23; 24:48-51; Lu 12:20; 1Th 5:3.

Exemplified

Ahab.  1Ki 20:27,34.

Israelites.  Ho 12:8.

Jews.  Joh 8:33,41.

Church of Laodicea.  Re 3:17.

Babylon.  Isa 47:7-11.

 

Christ set an example of   Mt 4:8-10; 8:20; Joh 6:38; Ro 15:3; Php 2:6-8.

A test of devotedness to Christ   Mt 10:37,38; Lu 9:23,24.

Necessary

In following Christ.  Lu 14:27-33.

In the warfare of saints.  2Ti 2:4.

To the triumph of saints.  1Co 9:25-27.

 

Ministers especially called to exercise   2Co 6:4,5.

Should be exercised in

Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts.  Ro 6:12; Tit 2:12.

Controlling the appetite.  Pr 23:2.

Abstaining from fleshly lusts.  1Pe 2:11.

No longer living to lusts of men.  1Pe 4:2.

Mortifying sinful lusts.  Mr 9:43; Col 3:5.

Mortifying deeds of the body.  Ro 8:13.

Not pleasing ourselves.  Ro 15:1-3.

Not seeking out own profit.  1Co 10:24,33; 13:5; Php 2:4.

Preferring the profit of others.  Ro 14:20,21; 1Co 10:24,33.

Assisting others.  Lu 3:11.

Even lawful things.  1Co 10:23.

Forsaking all.  Lu 14:33.

Taking up the cross and following Christ.  Mt 10:38; 16:24.

Crucifying the flesh.  Ga 5:24.

Being crucified with Christ.  Ro 6:6.

Being crucified to the world.  Ga 6:14.

Putting off the old man which is corrupt.  Eph 4:22; Col 3:9.

Preferring Christ to all earthly relations.  Mt 8:21,22; Lu 14:26.

 

Becomes strangers and pilgrims   Heb 11:13-15; 1Pe 2:11.

Danger of neglecting   Mt 16:25,26; 1Co 9:27.

Reward of   Mt 19:28,29; Ro 8:13.

Happy result   2Pe 1:4.

Exemplified

Abraham.  Ge 13:9; Heb 11:8,9.

Widow of Zarephath.  1Ki 17:12-15.

Esther.  Es 4:16.

Rechabites.  Jer 35:6,7.

Daniel.  Da 1:8-16.

Apostles.  Mt 19:27.

Simon, Andrew, James, and John.  Mr 1:16-20.

Poor Widow.  Lu 21:4.

The Christians.  Ac 2:45; 4:34.

Barnabas.  Ac 4:36,37.

Paul.  Ac 20:24; 1Co 9:19,27.

Moses.  Heb 11:24,25.

 

Enjoined   2Co 13:5.

Necessary before the communion   1Co 11:28.

Cause of difficulty in   Jer 17:9.

Should be engaged in

With holy awe.  Ps 4:4.

With diligent search.  Ps 77:6; La 3:40.

With prayer for divine searching.  Ps 26:2; 139:23,24.

With purpose of amendment.  Ps 119:59; La 3:40.

 

Advantages of   1Co 11:31; Ga 6:4; 1Jo 3:20-22.

 

Contrary to the law of God   Le 19:18; Mt 22:39; Jas 2:8.

The example of Christ condemns   Joh 4:34; Ro 15:3; 2Co 8:9.

God hates   Mal 1:10.

Exhibited in

Being lovers of ourselves.  2Ti 3:2.

Pleasing ourselves.  Ro 15:1.

Seeking our own.  1Co 10:33; Php 2:21.

Seeking after gain.  Isa 56:11.

Seeking undue precedence.  Mt 20:21.

Living to ourselves.  2Co 5:15.

Neglect of the poor.  1Jo 3:17.

Serving God for reward.  Mal 1:10.

Performing duty for reward.  Mic 3:11.

 

Inconsistent with Christian love   1Co 13:5.

Inconsistent with communion of saints   Ro 12:4,5; 1Co 12:12-27.

Especially forbidden to saints   1Co 10:24; Php 2:4.

The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid   2Co 5:14,15.

Ministers should be devoid of   1Co 9:19-23; 10:33.

All men addicted to   Eph 2:3; Php 2:21.

Saints falsely accused of   Job 1:9-11.

Characteristic of the last days   2Ti 3:1,2.

Exemplified

Cain.  Ge 4:9.

Nabal.  1Sa 25:3,11.

Haman.  Es 6:6.

Priests.  Isa 56:11.

Jews.  Zec 7:6.

James and John.  Mr 10:37.

Multitude.  Joh 6:26.

 

Man is prone to   Pr 20:6; 30:12.

Hateful to God   Lu 16:15.

Is vain because our righteousness is

But external.  Mt 23:25-28; Lu 11:39-44.

But partial.  Mt 23:25; Lu 11:44.

No better than filthy rags.  Isa 64:6.

Ineffectual for salvation.  Job 9:30,31; Mt 5:20; Ro 3:20.

Unprofitable.  Isa 57:12.

 

Is boastful   Mt 23:30.

They who are given to

Audaciously approach God.  Lu 18:11.

Seek to justify themselves.  Lu 10:29.

Seek to justify themselves before men.  Lu 16:15.

Reject the righteousness of God.  Ro 10:3.

Condemn others.  Mt 9:11-13; Lu 7:39.

Consider their own way right.  Pr 21:2.

Despise others.  Isa 65:5; Lu 18:9.

Proclaim their own goodness.  Pr 20:6.

Are pure in their own eyes.  Pr 30:12.

Are abominable before God.  Isa 65:5.

 

Folly of   Job 9:20.

Saints renounce   Php 3:7-10.

Warning against   De 9:4.

Denunciation against   Mt 23:27,28.

Illustrated   Lu 18:10-12.

Exemplified

Saul.  1Sa 15:13.

Young man.  Mt 19:20.

Lawyer.  Lu 10:25,29.

Pharisees.  Lu 11:39; Joh 8:33; 9:28.

Israel.  Ro 10:3.

Church of Laodicea.  Re 3:17.

 

Forbidden   2Ch 30:8; Ps 75:5; 95:8.

Proceed from

Unbelief.  2Ki 17:14.

Pride.  Ne 9:16,29.

An evil heart.  Jer 7:24.

 

God knows   Isa 48:4.

Exhibited in

Refusing to hearken to God.  Pr 1:24.

Refusing to hearken to the messengers of God.  1Sa 8:19; Jer 44:16; Zec 7:11.

Refusing to walk in the ways of God.  Ne 9:17; Ps 78:10; Isa 42:24; Jer 6:16.

Refusing to hearken to parents.  De 21:18,19.

Refusing to receive correction.  De 21:18; Jer 5:3; 7:28.

Rebelling against God.  De 31:27; Ps 78:8.

Resisting the Holy Spirit.  Ac 7:51.

Walking in the counsels of an evil heart.  Jer 7:24; 23:17.

Hardening the neck.  Ne 9:16.

Hardening the heart.  2Ch 36:13.

Going backward and not forward.  Jer 7:24.

 

Heinousness of   1Sa 15:23.

Ministers should

Be without.  Tit 1:7.

Warn their people against.  Heb 3:7-12.

Pray that their people may be forgiven for.  Ex 34:9; De 9:27.

 

Characteristic of the wicked   Pr 7:11; 2Pe 2:10.

The wicked cease not from   Jdj 2:19.

Punishment for   De 21:21; Pr 29:1.

Illustrated   Ps 32:9; Jer 31:18.

Exemplified

Simeon and Levi.  Ge 49:6.

Israelites.  Ex 32:9; De 9:6,13.

Saul.  1Sa 15:19-23.

David.  2Sa 24:4.

Josiah.  2Ch 35:22.

Zedekiah.  2Ch 36:13.

 

Created by God   Job 26:13.

Characterised as subtle   Ge 3:1; Mt 10:16.

Called crooked   Job 26:13; Isa 27:1.

Unclean and unfit for food   Mt 7:10.

Infest

Hedges.  Ec 10:8.

Holes in walls.  Am 5:19.

Deserts.  De 8:15.

 

Produced from eggs   Isa 59:5.

Cursed above all creatures   Ge 3:14.

Doomed to creep on their belly   Ge 3:14.

Doomed to eat their food mingled with dust   Ge 3:14; Isa 65:25; Mic 7:17.

Many kinds of poisonous   De 32:24; Ps 58:4.

All kinds of, can be tamed   Jas 3:7.

Were often enchanted or fascinated   Ec 10:11.

Dangerous to travellers   Ge 49:17.

Man's aversion and hatred to   Ge 3:15.

Often sent as a punishment   Nu 21:6; De 32:24; 1Co 10:9.

Miracles connected with

Moses' rod turned into.  Ex 4:3; 7:9,15.

Israelites cured by looking at one of brass.  Nu 21:8,9; Joh 3:14,15.

Power over, given to the disciples.  Mr 16:18; Lu 10:19.

 

Illustrative
Of the devil.  Ge 3:1; 2Co 11:3; Re 12:9; 20:2.

Of hypocrites.  Mt 23:33.

Of the tribe of Dan.  Ge 49:17.

Of enemies who harass and destroy.  Isa 14:29; Jer 8:17.

(Sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked.  Ps 140:3.

(Poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine.  Pr 23:21,32.

 

Early mention of   Ge 9:25,26.

Divided into

Male.  Ge 24:34; 32:5.

Female.  Ge 16:6; 32:5.

Bond.  Ge 43:18; Le 25:46.

Hired.  Mr 1:20; Lu 15:17.

 

Persons devoted to the service of another so called   Ps 119:49; Isa 56:6.

The subjects of a prince or king so called   Ex 9:20; 11:8.

Persons of low condition so called   Ec 10:7.

Persons devoted to God so called   Ps 119:49; Isa 56:6; Ro 1:1.

The term often used to express humility   Ge 18:3; 33:5; 1Sa 20:7; 1Ki 20:32.

Hired

Called hireling.  Job 7:1; Joh 10:12,13.

Engaged by the year.  Le 25:53; Isa 16:14.

Engaged by the day.  Mt 20:2.

Not to be oppressed.  De 24:14.

To be paid without delay at the expiration of their service.  Le 19:13; De 24:15.

To be esteemed worthy of their hire.  Lu 10:7.

To partake of the produce of the land in the sabbatical year.  Le 25:6.

If foreigners not allowed to partake of the passover or holy things.  Ex 12:45; Le 22:10.

Anxiety of, for the end of their daily toil, alluded to.  Job 7:2.

Hebrew slaves serving their brethren to be treated as.  Le 25:39,40.

Hebrew slaves serving strangers to be treated as.  Le 25:47,53.

Often stood in the market place waiting for employment.  Mt 20:1-3.

Often will fed and taken care of.  Lu 15:17.

Often oppressed and their wages kept back.  Mal 3:5; Jas 5:4.

 

Slaves or bond
Called bondmen.  Ge 43:18; 44:9.

By birth.  Ge 14:14; Ps 116:16; Jer 2:14.

By purchase.  Ge 17:27; 37:36.

Captives taken in war often kept as.  De 20:14; 2Ki 5:2.

Strangers sojourning in Israel might be purchased as.  Le 25:45.

Persons belonging to other nations might be purchased as.  Le 25:44.

Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as.  2Ki 4:1; Ne 5:4,5; Mt 18:25.

Thieves unable to make restitution were sold as.  Ex 22:3.

More valuable than hired servants.  De 15:18.

When Israelites not to be treated with rigour.  Le 25:39,40,46.

When Israelites to have their liberty after six years service.  Ex 21:2; De 15:12.

Israelites sold as, refusing their liberty, to have their ears bored to the door.  Ex 21:5,6; De 15:16,17.

Israelites sold to strangers as, might be redeemed by their nearest of kin.  Le 25:47-55.

All Israelites sold as, to be free at the jubilee.  Le 25:10,40,41,54.

Could not when set free demand wives or children procured during servitude.  Ex 21:3,4.

To be furnished liberally, when their servitude expired.  De 15:13,14.

When foreigners to be circumcised.  Ge 17:13,27; Ex 12:44.

To be allowed to rest on the Sabbath.  Ex 20:10.

To participate in all national rejoicings.  De 12:18; 16:11,14.

Persons of distinction had many.  Ge 14:14; Ec 2:7.

Engaged in the most menial offices.  1Sa 25:41; Joh 13:4,5.

Maimed of injured by masters to have their freedom.  Ex 21:26,27.

Masters to be recompensed for injury done to.  Ex 21:32.

Laws respecting the killing of.  Ex 21:20,21.

Of others not to be coveted or enticed away.  Ex 20:17; De 5:21.

Seeking protection not to be delivered up to masters.  De 23:15.

Custom of branding, alluded to.  Ga 6:17.

Sometimes rose to rank and station.  Ec 10:7.

Sometimes intermarried with their master's family.  1Ch 2:34,35.

Laws respecting marriage with female.  Ex 21:7-11.

Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law.  Ex 21:16; De 24:7; 1Ti 1:10.

Laws respecting, often violated.  Jer 34:8-16.

 

Bond, illustrative
Of Christ.  Ps 40:6; Heb 10:5; Php 2:7,8.

Of saints.  1Co 6:20; 7:23.

Of the wicked.  2Pe 2:19; Ro 6:16,19.

 

Christ condescended to the office of   Mt 20:28; Lu 22:27; Joh 13:5; Php 2:7.

Are inferior to their masters   Lu 22:27.

Should follow Christ's example   1Pe 2:21.

Duties of, to masters

To pray for them.  Ge 24:12.

To honour them.  Mal 1:6; 1Ti 6:1.

To revere them the more, when they are believers.  1Ti 6:2.

To be subject to them.  1Pe 2:18.

To obey them.  Eph 6:5; Tit 2:9.

To attend to their call.  Ps 123:2.

To please them well in all things.  Tit 2:9.

To sympathise with them.  2Sa 12:18.

To prefer their business to their own necessary food.  Ge 24:33.

To bless God for mercies shown to them.  Ge 24:27,48.

To be faithful to them.  Lu 16:10-12; 1Co 4:2; Tit 2:10.

To be profitable to them.  Lu 19:15,16,18; Phm 1:11.

To be anxious for their welfare.  1Sa 25:14-17; 2Ki 5:2,3.

To be earnest in transacting their business.  Ge 24:54-56.

To be prudent in the management of their affairs.  Ge 24:34-49.

To be industrious in labouring for them.  Ne 4:16,23.

To be kind and attentive to their guests.  Ge 43:23,24.

To be submissive even to the froward.  Ge 16:6,9; 1Pe 2:18.

Not to answer them rudely.  Tit 2:9.

Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers.  Eph 6:6; Col 3:22.

Not to defraud them.  Tit 2:10.

 

Should be contented in their situation   1Co 7:20,21.

Should be compassionate to their fellows   Mt 18:33.

Should serve

For conscience towards God.  1Pe 2:19.

In the fear of God.  Eph 6:5; Col 3:22.

As the servants of Christ.  Eph 6:5,6.

Heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men.  Eph 6:7; Col 3:23.

As doing the will of God from the heart.  Eph 6:6.

In singleness of heart.  Eph 6:5; Col 3:22.

With good will.  Eph 6:7.

 

When patient under injury are acceptable to God   1Pe 2:19,20.

When Good

Are the servants of Christ.  Col 3:24.

Are brethren beloved in the Lord.  Phm 1:16.

Are the Lord's freemen.  1Co 7:22.

Are partakers of gospel privileges.  1Co 12:13; Ga 3:28; Eph 6:8; Col 3:11.

Deserve the confidence of their masters.  Ge 24:2,4,10; 39:4.

Often exalted.  Ge 41:40; Pr 17:2.

Often advanced by master.  Ge 39:4,5.

To be honoured.  Ge 24:31; Pr 27:18.

Bring God's blessing upon their masters.  Ge 30:27,30; 39:3.

Adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things.  Tit 2:10.

Have God with them.  Ge 31:42; 39:21; Ac 7:9,10.

Are prospered by God.  Ge 39:3.

Are protected by God.  Ge 31:7.

Are guided by God.  Ge 24:7,27.

Are blessed by God.  Mt 24:46.

Are mourned over after death.  Ge 35:8.

Shall be rewarded.  Eph 6:8; Col 3:24.

 

The property of masters increased by faithful   Ge 30:29,30.

Characteristics of wicked servants

Eye-service.  Eph 6:6; Col 3:22.

Men-pleasers.  Eph 6:6; Col 3:22.

Deceit.  2Sa 19:26; Ps 101:6,7.

Quarrelsomeness.  Ge 13:7; 26:20.

Covetousness.  2Ki 5:20.

Lying.  2Ki 5:22,24.

Stealing.  Tit 2:10.

Gluttony.  Mt 24:49.

Unmerciful to their fellows.  Mt 18:30.

Will not submit to correction.  Pr 29:19.

Do not bear to be exalted.  Pr 30:21,22; Isa 3:5.

Shall be punished.  Mt 24:50.

 

Good-Exemplified
Eliezer.  Ge 24:1-67.

Deborah.  Ge 24:59; 35:8.

Jacob.  Ge 31:36-40.

Joseph.  Ge 39:3; Ac 7:10.

Servants of Boaz.  Ru 2:4.

Jonathan's armour bearer.  1Sa 14:6,7.

David's servants.  2Sa 12:18.

Captive maid.  2Ki 5:2-4.

Servants of Naaman.  2Ki 5:13.

Servants of Centurion.  Mt 8:9.

Servants of Cornelius.  Ac 10:7.

Onesimus after his conversion.  Phm 1:11.

 

Bad-Exemplified
Servants of Abraham and Lot.  Ge 13:7.

Servants of Abimelech.  Ge 21:25.

Absalom's servants [Absalom's servants obeyed a bad master; they were bad men rather than bad servants].  2Sa 13:28,29; 14:30.

Ziba.  2Sa 16:1-4.

Servants of Shimei.  1Ki 2:39.

Jeroboam.  1Ki 11:26.

Zimri.  1Ki 16:9.

Gehazi.  2Ki 5:20.

Servants of Amon.  2Ki 21:23.

Job's servants.  Job 19:16.

Servants of the High Priest.  Mr 14:65.

Onesimus before his conversion.  Phm 1:11.

 

Clean and used as food   De 14:4.

Described as

Innocent.  2Sa 24:17.

Sagacious.  Joh 10:4,5.

Agile.  Ps 114:4,6.

Being covered with a fleece.  Job 31:20.

Remarkably prolific.  Ps 107:41; 144:13; Song 4:2; Eze 36:37.

 

Bleating of, alluded to   Jdj 5:16; 1Sa 15:14.

Under man's care from the earliest age   Ge 4:4.

Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth   Ge 13:5; 24:25; 26:14.

Males of called rams   1Sa 15:22; Jer 51:40.

Females of, called ewes   Ps 78:71.

Young of, called lambs   Ex 12:3; Isa 11:6.

Places celebrated for

Kedar.  Eze 27:21.

Bashan.  De 32:14.

Nebaioth.  Isa 60:7.

Bozrah.  Mic 2:12.

 

Flesh of, extensively used as food   1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 1:19; 4:23; Ne 5:18; Isa 22:13.

Milk of, used as food   De 32:14; Isa 7:21,22; 1Co 9:7.

Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor   Heb 11:37.

Skins of, made into a covering for the tabernacle   Ex 25:5; 36:10; 39:34.

Wool of, made into clothing   Job 31:20; Pr 31:13; Eze 34:3.

Offered in sacrifice from the earliest age   Ge 4:4; 8:20; 15:9,10.

Offered in sacrifice under the law   Ex 20:24; Le 1:10; 1Ki 8:5,63.

Flocks of

Attended by members of the family.  Ge 29:9; Ex 2:16; 1Sa 16:11.

Attended by servants.  1Sa 17:20; Isa 61:5.

Guarded by dogs.  Job 30:1.

Kept in folds or cotes.  1Sa 24:3; 2Sa 7:8; Joh 10:1.

Conducted to the richest pastures.  Ps 23:2.

Fed on the mountains.  Ex 3:1; Eze 34:6,13.

Fed in the valleys.  Isa 65:10.

Frequently covered the pastures.  Ps 65:13.

Watered every day.  Ge 29:8-10; Ex 2:16,17.

Made to rest at noon.  Ps 23:2; Song 1:7.

Followed the shepherd.  Joh 10:4,27.

Fled from strangers.  Joh 10:5.

 

Washed and shorn every year   Song 4:2.

Firstlings of, not to be shorn   De 15:19.

Firstlings of, not to be redeemed   Nu 18:17.

Firstlings of, could not be dedicated as a free-will offering   Le 27:26.

Tithe of, given to the Levites   2Ch 31:4-6.

First wool of, given to the priests   De 18:4.

Time of shearing, a time of rejoicing   1Sa 25:2,11,36; 2Sa 13:23.

Were frequently

Given as presents.  2Sa 17:29; 1Ch 12:40.

Given as tribute.  2Ki 3:4; 2Ch 17:11.

Destroyed by wild beasts.  Jer 50:17; Mic 5:8; Joh 10:12.

Taken in great numbers in war.  Jdj 6:4; 1Sa 14:32; 1Ch 5:21; 2Ch 14:15.

Cut off by disease.  Ex 9:3.

 

False prophets assume the simple appearance   Mt 7:15.

Illustrative

Of the Jews.  Ps 74:1; 78:52; 79:13.

Of the people of Christ.  Joh 10:7-26; 21:16,17; Heb 13:20; 1Pe 5:2.

Of the wicked in their death.  Ps 49:14.

Of those under God's judgment.  Ps 44:1.

(In patience and simplicity,) of patience, of Christ.  Isa 53:7.

(In proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God.  Ps 119:176; Isa 53:6; Eze 34:16.

(Lost,) of the unregenerate.  Mt 10:6.

(When found,) of restored sinners.  Lu 15:5,7.

(Separation from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked.  Mt 25:32,33.

 

Early mention of   Ge 4:2.

Usually carried a scrip or bag   1Sa 17:40.

Carried a staff or rod   Le 27:32; Ps 23:4.

Dwelt in tents while tending their flocks   Song 1:8; Isa 38:12.

Members of the family both male and female acted as   Ge 29:6; 1Sa 16:11; 17:15.

Had hired keepers under them   1Sa 17:20.

The unfaithfulness of hireling, alluded to   Joh 10:12.

Care of the sheep by, exhibited in

Knowing them.  Joh 10:14.

Going before and leading them.  Ps 77:20; 78:52; 80:1.

Seeking out good pasture for them.  1Ch 4:39-41; Ps 23:2.

Numbering them when they return from pasture.  Jer 33:13.

Watching over them by night.  Lu 2:8.

Tenderness to the ewes in lamb, and to the young.  Ge 33:13,14; Ps 78:71.

Defending them when attacked by wild beasts.  1Sa 17:34-36; Am 3:12.

Searching them out when lost and straying.  Eze 34:12; Lu 15:4,5.

Attending them when sick.  Eze 34:16.

 

An abomination to the Egyptians   Ge 46:34.

Illustrative

Of God as leader of Israel.  Ps 77:20; 80:1.

Of Christ as the good shepherd.  Eze 34:23; Zec 13:7; Joh 10:14; Heb 13:20.

Of kings as the leaders of the people.  Isa 44:28; Jer 6:3; 49:19.

Of ministers of the gospel.  Jer 23:4.

(Searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost.  Eze 34:12; Lu 15:2-7.

(Their care and tenderness,) of tenderness of Christ.  Isa 40:11; Eze 34:13-16.

(Ignorant and foolish,) of bad ministers.  Isa 56:11; Jer 50:6; Eze 34:2,10; Zec 11:7,8,15-17.

 

Twelve cakes of fine flour   Le 24:5.

Called hallowed bread   1Sa 21:4.

Materials for, provided by the people   Le 24:8; Ne 10:32,33.

Prepared by Levites   1Ch 9:32; 23:29.

Placed in two rows on the table by the priests   Ex 25:30; 40:23; Le 24:6.

Table of

Dimensions of.  Ex 25:23.

Covered with gold.  Ex 25:24.

Had an ornamental border.  Ex 25:25.

Had staves of shittim wood covered with gold.  Ex 25:28.

Had rings of gold in the corners for the staves.  Ex 25:26,27.

Had dishes, spoons, covers, and bowls of gold.  Ex 25:29.

Placed in the north side of the tabernacle.  Ex 40:22; Heb 9:2.

Directions for removing.  Nu 4:7.

 

Pure frankincense placed on   Le 24:7.

Was changed every Sabbath day   Le 24:8.

After removal from the table given to the priests   Le 24:9.

Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases   1Sa 21:4-6; Mt 12:4.

Illustrative of

Christ as the bread of life.  Joh 6:48.

The Church.  1Co 5:7; 10:17.

 

A part of defensive armour   Ps 115:9; 140:7.

Frequently made of, or covered with

Gold.  2Sa 8:7; 1Ki 10:17.

Brass.  1Ki 14:27.

 

Said to belong to God   Ps 47:9.

Kinds of

The buckler or target.  2Ch 9:15; 1Ch 5:18; Eze 26:8.

The small shield.  2Ch 9:16.

Often borne by an armour bearer.  1Sa 17:7.

 

Before war
Gathered together.  Jer 51:11.

Uncovered.  Isa 22:6.

Repaired.  Jer 46:3.

Anointed.  2Sa 1:21; Isa 21:5.

Often made red.  Na 2:3.

 

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance   2Ch 11:12; 26:14; 32:5.

A disgrace to lose, or throw away   2Sa 1:21.

Of the vanquished, often burned   Eze 39:9.

In times of peace were hung up in towers or armouries   Eze 27:10; Song 4:4.

Were scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak   Jdj 5:8.

Many of the Israelites used, with expertness   1Ch 12:8,24,34; 2Ch 14:8; 25:5.

Illustrative of

Protection of God.  Ge 15:1; Ps 33:20.

Favour of God.  Ps 5:12.

Truth of God.  Ps 91:4.

Salvation of God.  2Sa 22:36; Ps 18:35.

Faith.  Eph 6:16.

 

Probably originated from the ark made by Noah   Ge 7:17,18.

Antiquity of, among the Jews   Ge 49:13; Jdj 5:17.

Described as

Gallant.  Isa 33:21.

Large.  Jas 3:4.

Strong.  Isa 23:14.

Swift.  Job 9:26.

 

Solomon built a navy of   1Ki 9:26.

Mentioned in scripture

Of Chittim.  Nu 24:24; Da 11:30.

Of Tarshish.  Isa 23:1; 60:9.

Of Adramyttium.  Ac 27:2.

Of Alexandria.  Ac 27:6.

Of Chaldea.  Isa 43:14.

Of Tyre.  2Ch 8:18.

 

Generally made of the fir tree   Eze 27:5.

Sometimes made of bulrushes   Isa 18:2.

The seams of, were caulked   Eze 27:9,27.

Parts of mentioned

The forepart or foreship.  Ac 27:30,41.

The hinder part or stern.  Ac 27:29,41.

The hold or between the sides.  Jon 1:5.

The mast.  Isa 33:23; Eze 27:5.

The sails.  Isa 33:23; Eze 27:7.

The tackling.  Isa 33:23; Ac 27:19.

The rudder or helm.  Jas 3:4.

The rudder-bands.  Ac 27:40.

The anchors.  Ac 27:29,40.

The boats.  Ac 27:30,32.

The oars.  Isa 33:21; Eze 27:6.

 

Often the property of individuals   Ac 27:11.

Commanded by a master   Jon 1:6; Ac 27:11.

Guided in their course by pilots   Eze 27:8,27-29.

Governed and directed by the helm   Jas 3:4.

Course of frequently directed by the heavenly bodies   Ac 27:20.

Worked by mariners or sailors   Eze 27:9,27; Jon 1:5; Ac 27:30.

Generally impelled by sails   Ac 27:2-7.

Often impelled by oars   Jon 1:13; Joh 6:19.

Navigated

Rivers.  Isa 33:21.

Lakes.  Lu 5:1,2.

The ocean.  Ps 104:26; 107:23.

 

Soundings usually taken for, in dangerous places   Ac 27:28.

Usually distinguished by signs or figure heads   Ac 28:11.

Course of, through the midst of the sea, wonderful   Pr 30:18,19.

Employed in

Trading.  1Ki 22:48; 2Ch 8:18; 9:21.

Fishing.  Mt 4:21; Lu 5:4-9; Joh 21:3-8.

War.  Nu 24:24; Da 11:30,40.

Carrying passengers.  Jon 1:3; Ac 27:2,6; 28:11.

 

The hinder part of, occupied by the passengers   Mr 4:38.

Endangered by

Storms.  Jon 1:4; Mr 4:37,38.

Quicksands.  Ac 27:17.

Rocks.  Ac 27:29.

 

When damaged were sometimes undergirded with cables   Ac 27:17.

Were often wrecked   1Ki 22:48; Ps 48:7; Ac 27:41-44; 2Co 11:25.

Illustrative

Of industrious women.  Pr 31:14.

(Wrecked,) of departure from the faith.  1Ti 1:19.

 

Early use of   Ge 14:23.

Called sandals   Mr 6:9; Ac 12:8.

Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron   De 33:25.

Bound round the feet with latchets or strings   Joh 1:27; Ac 12:8.

Of ladies of distinction

Often made of badgers' skins.  Eze 16:10.

Often highly ornamental.  Song 7:1.

Probably often adorned with tinkling ornaments.  Isa 3:18.

 

Loosing of, for another a degrading office   Mr 1:17; Joh 1:27.

Bearing, for another a degrading office, only performed by slaves   Mt 3:11.

The Jews

Put on, before beginning a journey.  Ex 12:11.

Never wore, in mourning.  2Sa 15:30; Isa 20:2,3; Eze 24:17,23.

Put off, when they entered sacred places.  Ex 3:5; Jos 5:15.

 

Worn out by a long journey   Jos 9:5,13.

Of Israel preserved for forty years, while journeying in the wilderness   De 29:5.

Often given as bribes   Am 2:6; 8:6.

Customs connected with

A man who refused to marry a deceased brother's wife disgraced by pulling off his shoes.  De 25:9,10.

The right of redemption resigned by a man's giving one of his shoes to the next of kin.  Ru 4:7,8.

 

The Apostles prohibited from taking for their journey more, than the pair they had on   Mt 10:10; Mr 6:9; Lu 10:4.

Illustrative

Of the preparation of the gospel.  Eph 6:15.

Of the beauty conferred on saints.  Song 7:1; Lu 15:22.

(Having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter.  1Ki 2:5.

(Taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition.  Isa 47:2; Jer 2:25.

(Thrown over a place,) of subjection.  Ps 60:8; 108:9.

 

Sent by God   De 28:59-61; 32:39; 2Sa 12:15; Ac 12:23.

The devil sometimes permitted to inflict   Job 2:6,7; Lu 9:39; 13:16.

Often brought on by intemperance   Ho 7:5.

Often sent as a punishment of sin   Le 26:14-16; 2Ch 21:12-15; 1Co 11:30.

One of God's four sore judgments on a guilty land   Eze 14:19-21.

God

Promises to heal.  Ex 23:25; 2Ki 20:5.

Heals.  De 32:39; Ps 103:3; Isa 38:5,9.

Exhibits his mercy in healing.  Php 2:27.

Exhibits his power in healing.  Lu 5:17.

Exhibits his love in healing.  Isa 38:17.

Often manifests saving grace to sinners during.  Job 33:19-24; Ps 107:17-21.

Permits saints to be tried by.  Job 2:5,6.

Strengthens saints in.  Ps 41:3.

Comforts saints in.  Ps 41:3.

Hears the prayers of those in.  Ps 30:2; 107:18-20.

Preserves saints in time of.  Ps 91:3-7.

Abandons the wicked to.  Jer 34:17.

Persecutes the wicked by.  Jer 29:18.

 

Healing of, lawful on the Sabbath   Lu 13:14-16.

Christ compassionate those in   Isa 53:4; Mt 8:16,17.

Christ healed

Being present.  Mr 1:31; Mt 4:23.

Not being present.  Mt 8:13.

By imposition of hands.  Mr 6:5; Lu 13:13.

With a touch.  Mt 8:3.

Through the touch of his garment.  Mt 14:35,36; Mr 5:27-34.

With a word.  Mt 8:8,13.

 

Faith required in those healed of, by Christ   Mt 9:28,29; Mr 5:34; 10:52.

Often incurable by human means   De 28:27; 2Ch 21:18.

The Apostles were endued with power to heal   Mt 10:1; Mr 16:18,20.

The power of healing

One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early Church.  1Co 12:9,30; Jas 5:14,15.

 

Saints
Acknowledge that, comes from God.  Ps 31:1-8; Isa 38:12,15.

Are resigned under.  Job 2:10.

Mourn under, with prayer.  Isa 38:14.

Pray for recovery from.  Isa 38:2,3.

Ascribe recovery from, to God.  Isa 38:20.

Praise God for recovery from.  Ps 103:1-3; Isa 38:19; Lu 17:15.

Thank God publicly for recovery form.  Isa 38:20; Ac 3:8.

Feel for others in.  Ps 35:13.

Visit those in.  Mt 25:36.

 

Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ   Mt 25:34,36,40.

Pray for those afflicted with   Ac 28:8; Jas 5:14,15.

God's aid should be sought in   2Ch 16:12.

The wicked

Have much sorrow, with.  Ec 5:17.

Forsake those in.  1Sa 30:13.

Visit not those in.  Mt 25:43.

 

Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ   Mt 25:43,45.

Illustrative of sin   Le 13:45,46; Isa 1:5; Jer 8:22; Mt 9:12.

 

Descended from Sidon, son of Canaan   Ge 10:15; 1Ch 1:13.

Formerly a part of the Phoenician nation   Mt 15:21,22; Mr 7:24,26.

Dwelt on the sea coast   Lu 6:17; Ac 27:3.

Cities of mentioned

Zidon.  Jos 11:8; 19:28.

Zarephath or Sarepta.  1Ki 17:9; Lu 4:26.

Governed by kings.  Jer 25:22; 27:3.

 

Character of
Careless and secure.  Jdj 18:7.

Idolatrous.  1Ki 11:5.

Superstitious.  Jer 27:3,9.

Wicked and impenitent.  Mt 11:21,22.

 

Engaged in extensive commerce   Isa 23:2.

Were skilful sailors   Eze 27:8.

Supplied the Jews with timber   1Ch 22:4; Ezr 3:7.

Supplied from Judea with provisions   Ac 12:20; Eze 27:17.

Territory of

Bordered on the land of Canaan.  Ge 10:19.

Given by God to Israel.  Ge 49:13; Jos 13:6.

Allotted to the tribe of Asher.  Jos 19:24,28.

Visited by our Lord.  Mt 15:21.

 

Israel unable to expel   Jdj 1:31; 3:3.

Hostile and oppressive to God's people   Jdj 10:12; Eze 28:22,24; Joe 3:5,6.

Solomon intermarried with   1Ki 11:1.

Ahab intermarried with   1Ki 16:31.

Israel followed the idolatry of   Jdj 10:6; 1Ki 11:33.

Predictions respecting

Territory of, to be given to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.  Jer 27:3,6.

Partaking with the other nations of God's judgments.  Jer 25:22-28; Eze 32:20.

All their helpers to be cut off.  Jer 47:4.

That God should be glorified in the judgments upon them.  Eze 28:21-23.

Their spoiling and oppression of the Jews to be fully recompensed.  Joe 3:4,8.

 

Many of, attended Christ's ministry   Mr 3:8.

Having revolted from Herod, were obliged to propitiate him   Ac 12:20.

 

Fenced cities invested by   2Ki 18:13.

Threatened as a punishment   De 28:52.

Described as

Encamping against.  2Sa 12:28; 2Ch 32:1.

Pitching against.  2Ki 25:1.

Compassing about with armies.  2Ki 6:14; Lu 21:20.

Setting in array against.  Jer 50:9.

Being against round about.  Jer 51:2.

 

Often lasted for a long time   2Ki 17:5.

Great noise and tumult of, alluded to   Joe 2:5.

Those engaged in

Built forts and mounts.  Eze 4:2; 26:8.

Dug a trench round the city.  Lu 19:43.

Invested the city on every side.  Eze 23:24.

Cut off all supplies.  2Ki 19:24.

Frequently laid ambushes.  Jdj 9:34.

Called upon the city to surrender.  1Ki 20:2,3; 2Ki 18:18,20.

Employed battering rams against the walls.  Eze 4:2; 26:9.

Cast arrows and other missiles into the city.  2Ki 19:32.

Often suffered much during.  Eze 29:18.

 

The Jews forbidden to cut down fruit trees for the purpose of   De 20:19,20.

Extreme difficulty of taking cities by, alluded to   Pr 18:19.

Cities invested by

Repaired and newly fortified beforehand.  2Ch 32:5; Isa 22:9,10; Na 3:14.

Supplied with water beforehand.  Na 3:14.

The inhabitants of, cut off beforehand supplies of water outside, useful to besiegers.  2Ch 32:3,4.

Were strictly shut up.  Jos 6:1.

Walls of, defended by the inhabitants.  2Sa 11:20,21; 2Ki 18:26; 2Ch 32:18.

Sometimes used ambushes or sorties.  Jer 51:12.

Often suffered from famine.  2Ki 6:26-29; 25:3; Eze 6:12.

Often suffered from pestilence.  Jer 21:6; 32:24.

Often demanded terms of peace.  1Sa 11:1-3.

Frequently taken by ambush.  Jdj 9:43,44.

Frequently taken by assault.  Jos 10:35; 2Sa 12:29.

Frequently helped by allies.  1Sa 11:11; 23:5.

Inhabitants of, exhorted to be courageous.  2Ch 32:6-8.

 

Cities taken by
Given up to pillage.  Jer 50:26,27.

Inhabitants of, often put to the sword.  Jos 10:28,30,32,35; Jer 50:30.

Frequently broken down.  Jdj 9:45.

Frequently destroyed by fire.  Jos 8:19.

Sometimes sown with salt.  Jdj 9:45.

Sometimes called after the name of the captor.  2Sa 12:28.

 

Mentioned in scripture
Jericho.  Jos 6:2-20.

Ai.  Jos 7:2-4; 8:1-19.

Makkedah.  Jos 10:28.

Libnah.  Jos 10:29,30.

Lachish.  Jos 10:31,32.

Eglon.  Jos 10:34,35.

Hebron.  Jos 10:36,37.

Debir.  Jos 10:38,39.

Shechem.  Jdj 9:34,45.

Thebez.  Jdj 9:50.

Jabesh-gilead.  1Sa 11:1.

Keilah.  1Sa 23:1.

Ziklag.  1Sa 30:1,2.

Rabbah.  2Sa 11:1; 12:26-29.

Gibbethon.  1Ki 16:15.

Tirzah.  1Ki 16:17.

Samaria.  1Ki 20:1; 2Ki 6:24; 17:5.

Ramoth-gilead.  1Ki 22:4,29.

Cities of Israel in Galilee.  2Ki 15:29.

Cities of Judah.  2Ki 18:13.

Jerusalem.  2Ki 24:10,11; 25:1,2.

 

Illustrative Of
The omnipresence of God.  Ps 139:5.

The judgments of God.  Mic 5:1.

Zion in her affliction.  Isa 1:8.

 

Veins of, found in the earth   Job 28:1.

Generally found in an impure state   Pr 25:4.

Comparative value of   Isa 60:17.

Described as

White and shining.  Ps 68:13,14.

Fusible.  Eze 22:20,22.

Malleable.  Jer 10:9.

 

Purified by fire   Pr 17:3; Zec 13:9.

Purified, called

Refined silver.  1Ch 29:4.

Choice silver.  Pr 8:19.

 

Tarshish carried on extensive commerce in   Jer 10:9; Eze 27:12.

The patriarchs rich in   Ge 13:2; 24:35.

Used as money from the earliest times   Ge 23:15,16; 37:28; 1Ki 16:24.

Very abundant in the reign of Solomon   1Ki 10:21,22,27; 2Ch 9:20,21,27.

The working in, a trade   Ac 19:24.

Made into

Cups.  Ge 44:2.

Dishes.  Nu 7:13,84,85.

Bowls.  Nu 7:13,84.

Thin plates.  Jer 10:9.

Chains.  Isa 40:19.

Wires (alluded to).  Ec 12:6.

Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle.  Ex 26:19,25,32; 36:24,26,30,36.

Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle.  Ex 27:17; 38:19.

Candlesticks.  1Ch 28:15.

Tables.  1Ch 28:16.

Beds or couches.  Es 1:6.

Vessels.  2Sa 8:10; Ezr 6:5.

Idols.  Ps 115:4; Isa 2:20; 30:22.

Ornaments for the person.  Ex 3:22.

 

Given by the Israelite for making the tabernacle   Ex 25:3; 35:24.

Given by David and his subjects for making the temple   1Ch 28:14; 29:2,6-9.

Taken in war often consecrated to God   Jos 6:19; 2Sa 8:11; 1Ki 15:15.

Taken in war purified by fire   Nu 31:22,23.

Often given as presents   1Ki 10:25; 2Ki 5:5,23.

Tribute often paid in   2Ch 17:11; Ne 5:15.

Illustrative

Of the words of the Lord.  Ps 12:6.

Of the tongue of the just.  Pr 10:20.

Of good rulers.  Isa 1:22,23.

Of the Medo-Persian kingdom.  Da 2:32,39.

Of saints purified by affliction.  Ps 66:10; Zec 13:9.

(Labour of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge.  Pr 2:4.

(Reprobate,) of the wicked.  Jer 6:30.

(Dross of,) of the wicked.  Isa 1:22; Eze 22:18.

 

Wisdom to be esteemed more than   Job 28:15; Pr 3:14; 8:10,19; 16:16.

 

Descended from Jacob's second son by Leah   Ge 29:33.

Predictions respecting   Ge 49:5-7.

Persons selected from

To number the people.  Nu 1:6.

To spy out the land.  Nu 13:5.

To divide the land.  Nu 34:20.

 

Formed part of the second division of Israel in their journeys   Nu 10:18,19.

Encamped under the standard of Reuben south of the tabernacle   Nu 2:12.

Strength of, on leaving Egypt   Nu 1:22,23; 2:13.

Offering of, at the dedication   Nu 7:36-41.

Families of   Nu 26:12-13.

Strength of, on entering Canaan   Nu 26:14.

Plagued for following the idolatry, of Midian, which accounts for their decrease   Nu 25:9,14; 26:14; 1:23.

On Mount Gerizim said amen to the blessings   De 27:12.

Inheritance of, within Judah   Jos 19:1-8.

Bounds of their inheritance with cities and villages   Jos 19:2-8; 1Ch 4:28-33.

United with Judah in expelling the Canaanites from their inheritance   Jdj 1:3,17.

Many of, at the coronation of David   1Ch 12:25.

Officer appointed over, by David   1Ch 27:16.

Part of, united with Judah under Asa   2Ch 15:9.

Josiah purged their land of idols   2Ch 34:6.

Part of, destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites, and dwelt in their land   1Ch 4:39-43.

 

Is opposed to fleshly wisdom   2Co 1:12.

Necessity for   Mt 18:2,3.

Should be exhibited

In preaching the gospel.  1Th 2:3-7.

In acts of benevolence.  Ro 12:8.

In all our conduct.  2Co 1:12.

Concerning our own wisdom.  1Co 3:18.

Concerning evil.  Ro 16:19.

Concerning malice.  1Co 14:20.

 

Exhortation to   Ro 16:19; 1Pe 2:2.

They who have the grace of

Are made wise by God.  Mt 11:25.

Are made wise by the word of God.  Ps 19:7; 119:130.

Are preserved by God.  Ps 116:6.

Made circumspect by instruction.  Pr 1:4.

Profit by the correction of others.  Pr 19:25; 21:11.

 

Beware of being corrupted from that, which is in Christ   2Co 11:3.

Illustrated   Mt 6:22.

Exemplified

David.  Ps 131:1,2.

Jeremiah.  Jer 1:6.

The Christians.  Ac 2:46; 4:32.

Paul.  2Co 1:12.

 

Is the transgression of the law   1Jo 3:4.

Is of the devil   1Jo 3:8; Joh 8:44.

All unrighteousness is   1Jo 5:17.

Omission of what we know to be good is   Jas 4:17.

Whatever is not of faith is   Ro 14:23.

The thought of foolishness is   Pr 24:9.

All the imaginations of the unrenewed heart are   Ge 6:5; 8:21.

Described as

Coming from the heart.  Mt 15:19.

The fruit of lust.  Jas 1:15.

The sting of death.  1Co 15:56.

Rebellion against God.  De 9:7; Jos 1:18.

Works of darkness.  Eph 5:11.

Dead works.  Heb 6:1; 9:14.

The abominable thing that God hates.  Pr 15:9; Jer 44:4,11.

Reproaching the Lord.  Nu 15:30; Ps 74:18.

Defiling.  Pr 30:12; Isa 59:3.

Deceitful.  Heb 3:13.

Disgraceful.  Pr 14:34.

Often very great.  Ex 32:20; 1Sa 2:17.

Often mighty.  Am 5:12.

Often manifold.  Am 5:12.

Often presumptuous.  Ps 19:13.

Sometimes open and manifest.  1Ti 5:24.

Sometimes secret.  Ps 90:8; 1Ti 5:24.

Besetting.  Heb 12:1.

Like scarlet and crimson.  Isa 1:18.

Reaching to heaven.  Re 18:5.

 

Entered into the world by Adam   Ge 3:6,7; Ro 5:12.

All men are conceived and born in   Ge 5:3; Job 15:14; 25:4; Ps 51:5.

All men are shapen in   Ps 51:5.

Scripture concludes all under   Ga 3:22.

No man is without   1Ki 8:46; Ec 7:20.

Christ alone was without   2Co 5:21; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1Jo 3:5.

God

Abominates.  De 25:16; Pr 6:16-19.

Marks.  Job 10:14.

Remembers.  Re 18:5.

Is provoked to jealousy by.  1Ki 14:22.

Is provoked to anger by.  1Ki 16:2.

Alone can forgive.  Ex 34:7; Da 9:9; Mic 7:18; Mr 2:7.

Recompenses.  Jer 16:18; Re 18:6.

Punishes.  Isa 13:11; Am 3:2.

 

The Law
Is transgressed by every.  Jas 2:10,11; 1Jo 3:4.

Gives knowledge of.  Ro 3:20; 7:7.

Shows exceeding sinfulness of.  Ro 7:13.

Made to restrain.  1Ti 1:9,10.

By its strictness stirs up.  Ro 7:5,8,11.

Is the strength of.  1Co 15:56.

Curses those guilty of.  Ga 3:10.

 

No man can cleanse himself from   Job 9:30,31; Pr 20:9; Jer 2:22.

No man can atone for   Mic 6:7.

God has opened a fountain for   Zec 13:1.

Christ was manifested to take away   Joh 1:29; 1Jo 3:5.

Christ's blood redeems from   Eph 1:7.

Christ's blood cleanses from   1Jo 1:7.

Saints

Made free from.  Ro 6:18.

Dead to.  Ro 6:2,11; 1Pe 2:24.

Profess to have ceased from.  1Pe 4:1.

Cannot live in.  1Jo 3:9; 5:18.

Resolve against.  Job 34:32.

Ashamed of having committed.  Ro 6:21.

Abhor themselves on account of.  Job 42:6; Eze 20:43.

Have yet the remains of, in them.  Ro 7:17,23; Ga 5:17.

 

The fear of God restrains   Ex 20:20; Ps 4:4; Pr 16:6.

The word of God keeps from   Ps 17:4; 119:11.

The Holy Spirit convinces of   Joh 16:8,9.

If we say that we have no, we make God a liar   1Jo 1:10.

Confusion of face belongs to those guilty of   Da 9:7,8.

Should be

Confessed.  Job 33:27; Pr 28:13.

Mourned over.  Ps 38:18; Jer 3:21.

Hated.  Ps 97:10; Pr 8:13; Am 5:15.

Abhorred.  Ro 12:9.

Put away.  Job 11:14.

Departed from.  Ps 34:14; 2Ti 2:19.

Avoided even in appearance.  1Th 5:22.

Guarded against.  Ps 4:4; 39:1.

Striven against.  Heb 12:4.

Mortified.  Ro 8:13; Col 3:5.

Wholly destroyed.  Ro 6:6.

 

Specially strive against besetting   Heb 12:1.

Aggravated by neglecting advantages   Lu 12:47; Joh 15:22.

Guilt of concerning   Job 31:33; Pr 28:13.

We should pray to God

To search for, in our hearts.  Ps 139:23,24.

To make us know our.  Job 13:23.

To forgive our.  Ex 34:9; Lu 11:4.

To keep us from.  Ps 19:13.

To deliver us from.  Mt 6:13.

To cleanse us from.  Ps 51:2.

 

Prayer hindered by   Ps 66:18; Isa 59:2.

Blessings withheld on account of   Jer 5:25.

The wicked

Servants to.  Joh 8:34; Ro 6:16.

Dead in.  Eph 2:1.

Guilty of, in everything they do.  Pr 21:4; Eze 21:24.

Plead necessity for.  1Sa 13:11,12.

Excuse.  Ge 3:12,13; 1Sa 15:13-15.

Encourage themselves in.  Ps 64:5.

Defy God in committing.  Isa 5:18,19.

Boast of.  Isa 3:9.

Make a mock at.  Pr 14:9.

Expect impunity in.  Ps 10:11; 50:21; 94:7.

Cannot cease from.  2Pe 2:14.

Heap up.  Ps 78:17; Isa 30:1.

Encouraged in, by prosperity.  Job 21:7-15; Pr 10:16.

Led by despair to continue in.  Jer 2:25; 18:12.

Try to conceal, from God.  Ge 3:8,10; Job 31:33.

Throw the blame of, on God.  Ge 3:12; Jer 7:10.

Throw the blame of, on others.  Ge 3:12,13; Ex 32:22-24.

Tempt others to.  Ge 3:6; 1Ki 16:2; 21:25; Pr 1:10-14.

Delight in those who commit.  Ps 10:3; Ho 7:3; Ro 1:32.

Shall bear the shame of.  Eze 16:52.

 

Shall find out the wicked   Nu 32:23.

Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake   Eze 33:9; Da 4:27.

Leads to

Shame.  Ro 6:21.

Disquiet.  Ps 38:3.

Disease.  Job 20:11.

 

The ground was cursed on account of   Ge 3:17,18.

Toil and sorrow originated in   Ge 3:16,17,19; Job 14:1.

Excludes from heaven   1Co 6:9,10; Ga 5:19-21; Eph 5:5; Re 21:27.

When finished brings forth death   Jas 1:15.

Death, the wages of   Ro 6:23.

Death, the punishment of   Ge 2:17; Eze 18:4.

 

Christ was an example of   1Pe 2:22.

Ministers should be examples of   Tit 2:7.

Opposed to fleshly wisdom   2Co 1:12.

Should characterise

Our love to God.  2Co 8:8,24.

Our love to Christ.  Eph 6:24.

Our service to God.  Jos 24:14; Joh 4:23,24.

Our faith.  1Ti 1:5.

Our love to one another.  Ro 12:9; 1Pe 1:22; 1Jo 3:18.

Our whole conduct.  2Co 1:12.

The preaching of the gospel.  2Co 2:17; 1Th 2:3-5.

 

A characteristic of the doctrines of the gospel   1Pe 2:2.

The gospel sometimes preached without   Php 1:16.

The wicked devoid of   Ps 5:9; 55:21.

Exhortations to   Ps 34:13; 1Co 5:8; 1Pe 2:1.

Pray for, on behalf of others   Php 1:10.

Blessedness of   Ps 32:2.

Exemplified

Men of Zebulun.  1Ch 12:33.

Hezekiah.  Isa 38:3.

Nathanael.  Joh 1:47.

Paul.  2Co 1:12.

Timothy.  2Ti 1:5.

Lois and Eunice.  2Ti 1:5.

The Redeemed.  Re 14:5.

 

Probable origin of   Ge 4:4,7.

Was offered

For sins of ignorance.  Le 4:2,13,22,27.

At the consecration of priests.  Ex 29:10,14; Le 8:14.

At the consecration of Levites.  Nu 8:8.

At the expiration of a Nazarite's vow.  Nu 6:14.

On the day of atonement.  Le 16:3,9.

 

Was a most holy sacrifice   Le 6:25,29.

Consisted of

A young bullock for priests.  Le 4:3; 9:2,8; 16:3,6.

A young bullock or he-goat for the congregation.  Le 4:14; 16:9; 2Ch 29:23.

A male kid for a ruler.  Le 4:23.

A female kid or female lamb for a private person.  Le 4:28,32.

 

Sins of the offerer transferred to, by imposition of hands   Le 4:4,15,24,29; 2Ch 29:23.

Was killed in the same place as the burnt-offering   Le 4:24; 6:25.

The blood of

For a priest or for the congregation, brought by the priest into the tabernacle.  Le 4:5,16.

For a priest or for the congregation, sprinkled seven times before the Lord, outside the vail, by the priest with his finger.  Le 4:6,17.

For a priest of for the congregation, put upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering by the priest with his finger.  Le 4:25,30.

In every case poured at the foot of the altar of burnt offering.  Le 4:7; 18:25,30; 9:9.

 

Fat of the inside, kidneys, burned on the altar of burnt offering   Le 4:8-10,19,26,31; 9:10.

When for a priest or the congregation, the skin, carcass, burned without the camp   Le 4:11,12,21; 6:30; 9:11.

Was eaten by the priests in a holy place, when its blood had not been brought into the tabernacle   Le 6:26,29,30.

Aaron, &c rebuked for burning and not eating that of the congregation, its blood not having been brought into the tabernacle   Le 10:16-18; 9:9,15.

Whatever touched the flesh of, was rendered holy   Le 6:27.

Garments sprinkled with the blood of, to be washed   Le 6:27.

Laws respecting the vessels used for boiling the flesh of   Le 6:28.

Was typical of Christ's sacrifice   2Co 5:21; Heb 13:11-13.

 

Pervade all ranks   Isa 1:5; Jer 5:1-5; 6:13.

Often caused and encouraged by rulers   1Ki 12:26-33; 14:16; 2Ch 21:11-13; Pr 29:12.

Often caused by prosperity   De 32:15; Ne 9:28; Jer 48:11; Eze 16:49; 28:5.

Defile

The land.  Le 18:25; Nu 35:33,34; Ps 106:38; Isa 24:5; Mic 2:10.

The people.  Le 18:24; Eze 14:11.

National worship.  Isa 1:10-15; Am 5:21,22; Hag 2:14.

 

Aggravated by privileges   Isa 5:4-7; Eze 20:11-13; Am 2:4; 3:1,2; Mt 11:21-24.

Lead the heathen to blaspheme   Eze 36:20,23; Ro 2:24.

Are a reproach to a people   Pr 14:34.

Should be

Repented of.  Jer 18:8; Jon 3:5.

Mourned over.  Joe 2:12.

Confessed.  Le 26:40; De 30:2; Jdj 10:10; 1Ki 8:47,48.

Turned from.  Isa 1:16; Ho 14:1,2; Jon 3:10.

 

Saints especially mourn over   Ps 119:136; Eze 9:4.

Ministers should

Mourn over.  Eze 10:6; Jer 13:17; Eze 6:11; Joe 2:17.

Testify against.  Isa 30:8,9; 58:1; Eze 2:3-5; 22:2; Jon 1:2.

Try to turn the people from.  Jer 23:22.

Pray for forgiveness of.  Ex 32:31,32; Joe 2:17.

 

National prayer rejected on account of   Isa 1:15; 59:2.

National worship rejected on account of   Isa 1:10-14; Jer 6:19,20; 7:9-14.

Cause the withdrawal of privileges   La 2:9; Am 8:11; Mt 23:37-39.

Bring down national judgments   Mt 23:35,36; 27:25.

Denunciations against   Isa 1:24; 30:1; Jer 5:9; 6:27-30.

Punishment for   Isa 3:8; Jer 12:17; 25:12; Eze 28:7-10.

Punishment for, averted on repentance   Jdj 10:15,16; 2Ch 12:6,7; Ps 106:43-46; Jon 3:10.

Exemplified

Sodom and Gomorrah.  Ge 18:20; 2Pe 2:6.

Children of Israel.  Ex 16:8; 32:31.

Nations of Canaan.  De 9:4.

Kingdom of Israel.  2Ki 17:8-12; Ho 4:1,2.

Kingdom of Judah.  2Ki 17:19; Isa 1:2-7.

Moab.  Jer 48:29,30.

Babylon.  Jer 51:6,13,52.

Tyre.  Eze 28:2.

Nineveh.  Na 3:1.

 

An abomination to God   Pr 6:16,19.

Forbidden   Ex 23:1; Eph 4:31; Jas 4:11.

Includes

Whispering.  Ro 1:29; 2Co 12:20.

Backbiting.  Ro 1:30; 2Co 12:20.

Evil surmising.  1Ti 6:4.

Tale-bearing.  Le 19:16.

Babbling.  Ec 10:11.

Tattling.  1Ti 5:13.

Evil speaking.  Ps 41:5; 109:20.

Defaming.  Jer 20:10; 1Co 4:13.

Bearing false witness.  Ex 20:16; De 5:20; Lu 3:14.

Judging charitably.  Jas 4:11,12.

Raising false reports.  Ex 23:1.

Repeating matters.  Pr 17:9.

 

Is a deceitful work   Ps 52:2.

Comes from the evil heart   Mt 15:19; Lu 6:45.

Often arises from hatred   Ps 41:7; 109:3.

Idleness leads to   1Ti 5:13.

The wicked addicted to   Ps 50:20; Jer 6:28; 9:4.

Hypocrites addicted to   Pr 11:9.

A characteristic of the devil   Re 12:10.

The wicked love   Ps 52:4.

They who indulge in, are fools   Pr 10:18.

They who indulge in, not to be trusted   Jer 9:4.

Women warned against   Tit 2:3.

Minister's wives should avoid   1Ti 3:11.

Christ was exposed to   Ps 35:11; Mt 26:60.

Rulers exposed to   2Pe 2:10; Jude 1:8.

Ministers exposed to   Ro 3:8; 2Co 6:8.

The nearest relations exposed to   Ps 50:20.

Saints exposed to   Ps 38:12; 109:2; 1Pe 4:4.

Saints

Should keep their tongue from.  Ps 34:13; 1Pe 3:10.

Should lay aside.  Eph 4:31; 1Pe 2:1.

Should be warned against.  Tit 3:1,2.

Should give no occasion for.  1Pe 2:12; 3:16.

Should return good for.  1Co 4:13.

Blessed in enduring.  Mt 5:11.

Characterised as avoiding.  Ps 15:1,3.

 

Should not be listened to   1Sa 24:9.

Should be discountenanced with anger   Pr 25:23.

Effects of

Separating friends.  Pr 16:28; 17:9.

Deadly wounds.  Pr 18:8; 26:22.

Strife.  Pr 26:20.

Discord among brethren.  Pr 6:19.

Murder.  Ps 31:13; Eze 22:9.

 

The tongue of, is a scourge   Job 5:21.

Is venomous   Ps 140:3; Ec 10:11.

Is destructive   Pr 11:9.

End of, is mischievous madness   Ec 10:13.

Men shall give account for   Mt 12:36; Jas 1:26.

Punishment for   De 19:16-21; Ps 101:5.

Illustrated   Pr 12:18; 25:18.

Exemplified

Laban's Sons.  Ge 31:1.

Doeg.  1Sa 22:9-11.

Princes of Ammon.  2Sa 10:3.

Ziba.  2Sa 16:3.

Children of Belial.  1Ki 21:13.

Enemies of the Jews.  Ezr 4:7-16.

Gashmu.  Ne 6:6.

Haman.  Es 3:8.

David's enemies.  Ps 31:13.

Jeremiah's enemies.  Jer 38:4.

Jews.  Mt 11:18,19.

Witnesses against Christ.  Mt 26:59-61.

Priests.  Mr 15:3.

Enemies of Stephen.  Ac 6:11.

Enemies of Paul.  Ac 17:7.

Tertullus.  Ac 24:2,5.

 

Commanded   1Pe 1:13; 5:8.

The gospel designed to teach   Tit 2:11,12.

With watchfulness   1Th 5:6.

With prayer   1Pe 4:7.

Required in

Ministers.  1Ti 3:2,3; Tit 1:8.

Wives of ministers.  1Ti 3:11.

Aged men.  Tit 2:2.

Young men.  Tit 2:6.

Young women.  Tit 2:4.

All saints.  1Th 5:6,8.

 

Women should exhibit, in dress   1Ti 2:9.

We should estimate our character and talents with   Ro 12:3.

We should live in   Tit 2:12.

Motives to   1Pe 4:7; 5:8.

 

An offensive weapon   2Sa 23:8,18.

First mention of, in Scripture   Jos 8:18.

Parts of mentioned

The staff of wood.  1Sa 17:7.

The head of iron or brass.  1Sa 17:7; 2Sa 21:16.

 

Probably pointed at both ends   2Sa 2:23.

Called the glittering spear   Job 39:23; Hab 3:11.

Different kinds of

Lances.  Jer 50:42.

Javelins.  Nu 25:7; 1Sa 18:10.

Darts.  2Sa 18:14; Job 41:26,29.

 

Those who used, called spearmen   Ps 68:30; Ac 23:23.

Frequently used by horse soldiers   Na 3:3.

Furbished before war   Jer 46:4.

Pruning-hooks made into, before war   Joe 3:10.

Made into pruning-hooks in peace   Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

The Israelites

Acquainted with the making of.  1Sa 13:19.

Frequently used.  Ne 4:13,16.

Ill provided with, in the times of Deborah and Saul.  Jdj 5:8; 1Sa 13:22.

 

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance   2Ch 11:12; 32:5.

Frequently thrown from the hand   1Sa 18:11; 19:10.

Often retained in the hand of the person using   Nu 25:7; 2Sa 2:23.

Stuck in the ground beside the bolster during sleep   1Sa 26:7-11.

Illustrative of the bitterness of the wicked   Ps 57:4.

 

Infinite in number   Ge 15:5; Jer 33:2.

God

Created.  Ge 1:16; Ps 8:3; 148:5.

Set, in the firmament of heaven.  Ge 1:17.

Appointed to give light by night.  Ge 1:16,14; Ps 136:9; Jer 31:35.

Numbers and names.  Ps 147:4.

Established, for ever.  Ps 148:3,6; Jer 31:36.

Obscures.  Job 9:7.

 

Revolve in fixed orbits   Jdj 5:20.

Shine in the firmament of heaven   Da 12:3.

Appear of different magnitudes   1Co 15:41.

Appear after sunset   Ne 4:21; Job 3:9.

Called

The host of heaven.  De 17:3; Jer 33:22.

Stars of light.  Ps 148:3.

Stars of heaven.  Isa 13:10.

 

When grouped together called constellations   2Ki 23:5; Isa 13:10.

Exhibit the greatness of God's power   Ps 8:3; Isa 40:26.

Made to praise God   Ps 148:3.

Impure in the sight of God   Job 25:5.

Mentioned in scripture

Morning star.  Re 2:28.

Arcturus.  Job 9:9; 38:32.

Pleiades.  Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8.

Orion.  Job 9:9; 38:31; Am 5:8.

Mazzaroth.  Job 38:32.

 

One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth   Mt 2:2,9.

Idolaters worshipped   Jer 8:2; 19:13.

The Israelites forbidden to worship   De 4:19; 17:2-4.

Punishment for worshipping   De 17:5-7.

False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of   Am 5:26; Ac 7:43.

Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians   Isa 47:13.

Use of, in navigation, alluded to   Ac 27:20.

Illustrative

Of Christ.  Nu 24:17.

Of angels.  Job 38:7.

Of ministers.  Re 1:16,20; 2:1.

Of princes and subordinate governors.  Da 8:10; Re 8:12.

(Bright and morning star,) of Christ.  Re 22:16.

(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints.  Re 2:28.

(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers.  Da 12:3.

(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments.  Isa 13:10; Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10; 3:15.

(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security.  Ob 1:4.

(Wandering,) of false teachers.  Jude 1:13.

 

Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways   Nu 23:19; Da 6:26; Jas 1:17.

Commanded   Php 4:1; 2Th 2:15; Jas 1:6-8.

Godliness necessary to   Job 11:13-15.

Secured by

The power of God.  Ps 55:22; 62:2; 1Pe 1:5; Jude 1:24.

The presence of God.  Ps 16:8.

Trust in God.  Ps 26:1.

The intercession of Christ.  Lu 22:31,32.

 

A characteristic of saints   Job 17:9; Joh 8:31.

Should be manifested

In cleaving to God.  De 10:20; Ac 11:23.

In the work of the Lord.  1Co 15:58.

In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine.  Ac 2:42.

In holding fast our profession.  Heb 4:14; 10:23.

In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope.  Heb 3:6,14.

In keeping the faith.  Col 2:5; 1Pe 5:9.

In standing fast in the faith.  1Co 16:13.

In holding fast what is good.  1Th 5:21.

In maintaining Christian liberty.  Ga 5:1.

In striving for the faith of the gospel.  Php 1:27; Jude 1:3.

Even under affliction.  Ps 44:17-19; Ro 8:35-37; 1Th 3:3.

 

Saints pray for   Ps 17:5.

Saints praise God for   Ps 116:8.

Ministers

Exhorted to.  2Ti 1:13,14; Tit 1:9.

Should exhort to.  Ac 13:43; 14:22.

Should pray for, in their people.  1Th 3:13; 2Th 2:17.

Encouraged by, in their people.  1Th 3:8.

Rejoiced by, in their people.  Col 2:5.

 

The wicked devoid of   Ps 78:8,37.

Principle of-Illustrated   Mt 7:24,25; Joh 15:4; Col 2:7.

Want of-Illustrated   Lu 8:6,13; Joh 15:6; 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:12.

Exemplified

Caleb.  Nu 14:24.

Joshua.  Jos 24:15.

Josiah.  2Ki 22:2.

Job.  Job 2:3.

David.  Ps 18:21,22.

Shadrach.  Da 3:18.

Daniel.  Da 6:10.

The Christians.  Ac 2:42.

Corinthians.  1Co 15:1.

Colossians.  Col 2:5.

Those who overcame Satan.  Re 12:11.

 

All foreigners sojourning in Israel were counted as   Ex 12:49.

Under the care and protection of God   De 10:18; Ps 146:9.

Very numerous in Solomon's reign   2Ch 2:17.

Chiefly consisted of

The remnant of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt.  Ex 12:38.

The remnant of the nations of the land.  1Ki 9:20; 2Ch 8:7.

Captives taken in war.  De 21:10.

Foreign servants.  Le 25:44,45.

Persons who sought employment among the Jews.  1Ki 7:13; 9:27.

Persons who came into Israel for the sake of religious privileges.  1Ki 8:41.

 

Laws respecting
Not to practise idolatrous rites.  Le 20:2.

Not to blaspheme God.  Le 24:16.

Not to eat blood.  Le 17:10-12.

Not to eat the passover while uncircumcised.  Ex 12:43,44.

Not to work on the Sabbath.  Ex 20:10; 23:12; De 5:14.

Not to be vexed or oppressed.  Ex 22:21; 23:9; Le 19:33.

Not to be chosen as kings in Israel.  De 17:15.

To be loved.  Le 19:34; De 10:19.

To be relieved in distress.  Le 25:35.

Subject to the civil law.  Le 24:22.

To have justice done to them in all disputes.  De 1:16; 24:17.

To enjoy the benefit of the cities of refuge.  Nu 35:15.

To have the gleaning of the harvest.  Le 19:10; 23:22; De 24:19-22.

To participate in the rejoicings of the people.  De 14:29; 16:11,14; 26:11.

To have the law read to them.  De 31:12; Jos 8:32-35.

The Jews might purchase and have them as slaves.  Le 25:44,45.

The Jews might take usury from.  De 23:20.

Might purchase Hebrew servants subject to release.  Le 25:47,48.

Might offer their burnt-offerings on the altar of God.  Le 17:8; 22:18; Nu 15:14.

Allowed to eat what died of itself.  De 14:21.

 

Motives urged on the Jews for being kind to   Ex 22:21; 23:9.

Admitted to worship in the outer court of the temple   1Ki 8:41-43; Re 11:2; Eph 2:14.

Were frequently employed in public works   1Ch 22:2; 2Ch 2:18.

The Jews condemned for oppressing   Ps 94:6; Eze 22:7,29.

 

Christ, an example of avoiding   Isa 42:2; Mt 12:15-19; Lu 9:52-56; 1Pe 2:23.

Forbidden   Pr 3:30; 25:8.

A work of the flesh   Ga 5:20.

An evidence of a carnal spirit   1Co 3:3.

Existed in the church   1Co 1:11.

Excited by

Hatred.  Pr 10:12.

Pride.  Pr 13:10; 28:25.

Wrath.  Pr 15:18; 30:33.

Frowardness.  Pr 16:28.

A contentious disposition.  Pr 26:21.

Tale-bearing.  Pr 26:20.

Drunkenness.  Pr 23:29,30.

Lusts.  Jas 4:1.

Curious questions.  1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 2:23.

Scorning.  Pr 22:10.

 

Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it   Pr 17:14.

Shameful in saints   2Co 12:20; Jas 3:14.

Saints should

Avoid.  Ge 13:8; Eph 4:3.

Avoid questions that lead to.  2Ti 2:14.

Not walk in.  Ro 13:13.

Not act from.  Php 2:3.

Do all things without.  Php 2:14.

Submit to wrong rather than engage in.  Pr 20:22; Mt 5:39,40; 1Co 6:7.

Seek God's protection from.  Ps 35:1; Jer 18:19.

Praise God for protection from.  2Sa 22:44; Ps 18:43.

 

Saints kept from tongues of   Ps 31:20.

Ministers should

Avoid.  1Ti 3:3; 2Ti 2:24.

Avoid questions that lead to.  2Ti 2:23; Tit 3:9.

Not preach through.  Php 1:15,16.

Warn against.  1Co 1:10; 2Ti 2:14.

Reprove.  1Co 1:11,12; 3:3; 11:17,18.

 

Appeased by slowness to anger   Pr 15:18.

It is honourable to cease from   Pr 20:3.

Hypocrites make religion a pretence for   Isa 58:4.

Fools engage in   Pr 18:6.

Evidences a love of transgression   Pr 17:19.

Leads to

Blasphemy.  Le 24:10,11.

Injustice.  Hab 1:3,4.

Confusion and every evil work.  Jas 3:16.

Violence.  Ex 21:18,22.

Mutual destruction.  Ga 5:15.

 

Temporal blessing embittered by   Pr 17:1.

Excludes from heaven   Ga 5:20,21.

Promoters of, should be expelled   Pr 22:10.

Punishment for   Ps 55:9.

Strength and violence of--Illustrated   Pr 17:14; 18:19.

Danger of joining in--Illustrated   Pr 26:17.

Exemplified

Herdmen of Abram and of Lot.  Ge 13:7.

Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac.  Ge 26:20.

Laban and Jacob.  Ge 31:36.

Two Hebrews.  Ex 2:13.

Israelites.  De 1:12.

Judah and Israel.  2Sa 19:41-43.

Disciples.  Lu 22:24.

Judaising Teachers.  Ac 15:2.

Paul and Barnabas.  Ac 15:39.

Pharisees and Sadducees.  Ac 23:7.

Corinthians.  1Co 1:11; 6:6.

 

Made by God   Ps 74:17.

Yearly return of, secured by covenant   Ge 8:22.

Characterised By

Excessive heat.  Jer 17:8.

Excessive drought.  Ps 32:4.

 

Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees   Mt 24:32.

Many kinds of fruit were ripe and used during   2Sa 16:1; Jer 40:10; 48:32.

The ancients had houses or apartments suited to   Jdj 3:20,24; Am 3:15.

The ant provided her winter food during   Pr 6:8; 30:25.

The wise are diligent during   Pr 10:5.

Illustrative of seasons of grace   Jer 8:20.

 

Called the greater light   Ge 1:16.

God

Created.  Ge 1:14,16; Ps 74:16.

Placed in the firmament.  Ge 1:17.

Appointed to rule the day.  Ge 1:16; Ps 136:8; Jer 31:35.

Appointed to divide seasons.  Ge 1:14.

Exercises sovereign power over.  Job 9:7.

Causes, to rise both on evil and good.  Mt 5:45.

Causes to know its time of setting.  Ps 104:19.

 

Made to praise and glorify God   Ps 148:3.

The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to   Jdj 5:31; 2Sa 23:4.

Clearness of its light alluded to   Song 6:10.

Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber   Ps 19:5.

Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race   Ps 19:5.

Diffuses light and heat to all the earth   Ps 19:6.

The rays of

Pleasant to man.  Job 30:28; Ec 11:7.

Produce and ripen fruits.  De 33:14.

Soften and melt some substances.  Ex 16:21.

Wither and burn up the herbs of the field.  Mr 4:6; Jas 1:11.

Change the colour of the skin.  Song 1:6.

Frequently destructive to human life.  2Ki 4:18-20; Ps 121:6; Isa 49:10.

 

Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial   2Ki 20:9.

The Jews

Commenced their day with the rising of.  Ge 19:23,24,27,28; Jdj 9:33.

Commenced their evening with the setting of.  Ge 28:11; De 24:13; Mr 1:32.

Expressed the east by rising of.  Nu 21:11; De 4:41,47; Jos 12:1.

Expressed the west by setting of.  Jas 1:4.

Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of.  Ps 50:1; 113:3; Isa 45:6.

Forbidden to worship.  De 4:19; 17:3.

Made images of.  2Ch 14:5; 34:4.

Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of.  2Ki 23:11.

Worshipped.  2Ki 23:5; Jer 8:2.

 

Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east   Eze 8:16.

Miracles connected with

Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon.  Jos 10:12,13.

Shadow put back on the dial.  2Ki 20:11.

Darkened at the crucifixion.  Lu 23:44,45.

 

Illustrative
Of God's favour.  Ps 84:11.

Of Christ's coming.  Mal 4:2.

Of the glory of Christ.  Mt 17:2; Re 1:16; 10:1.

Of supreme rulers.  Ge 37:9; Isa 13:10.

(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church.  Song 6:10.

(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints.  Da 12:3; Mt 13:43.

(Its power,) of the triumph of saints.  Jdj 5:31.

(Darkened,) of severe calamities.  Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10,31; Mt 24:29; Re 9:2.

(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction.  Jer 15:9; Am 8:9.

(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness.  Isa 60:20.

(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy.  2Sa 12:11,12; Jer 8:2.

 

Forbidden   Le 19:12; Nu 30:2; Mt 5:33.

Hateful to God   Zec 8:17.

We should not love   Zec 8:17.

Fraud often leads to   Le 6:2,3.

Saints abstain from   Jos 9:20; Ps 15:4.

Blessedness of abstaining from   Ps 24:4,5.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Jer 5:2; Ho 10:4.

Plead excuses for.  Jer 7:9,10.

Shall be judged on account of.  Mal 3:5.

Shall be cut off for.  Zec 5:3.

Shall have a curse upon their houses for.  Zec 5:4.

 

False witnesses guilty of   De 19:16,18.

Exemplified

Saul.  1Sa 19:6,10.

Shimei.  1Ki 2:41-43.

Jews.  Eze 16:59.

Zedekiah.  Eze 17:13-19.

Peter.  Mt 26:72,74.

 

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden   Ex 20:7; Mt 5:34-36; 23:21,22; Jas 5:12.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Ps 10:7; Ro 3:14.

Love.  Ps 109:17.

Clothe themselves with.  Ps 109:18.

 

Guilt of   Ex 20:7; De 5:11.

Woe denounced against   Mt 23:16.

Nations visited for   Jer 23:10; Ho 4:1-3.

Punishment for   Le 24:16,23; Ps 59:12; 109:17,18.

Exemplified

Son of Israelitish woman.  Le 24:11.

Gehazi.  2Ki 5:20.

Peter.  Mt 26:74.

 

When wild inhabited the woods   Ps 80:13.

Unclean and not to be eaten   Le 11:7,8.

Described

Fierce and ungenerous.  Mt 7:6.

Filthy in its habits.  2Pe 2:22.

Destructive to agriculture.  Ps 80:13.

 

Fed upon husks   Lu 15:16.

Sacrificing of, and abomination   Isa 66:3.

Kept in large herds   Mt 8:30.

Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a Jew   Lu 15:15.

The Gergesenes punished for having   Mt 8:31,32; Mr 5:11,14.

The ungodly Jews condemned for eating   Isa 65:4; 66:17.

Illustrative of

The wicked.  Mt 7:6.

Hypocrites.  2Pe 2:22.

 

Probable origin   Ge 3:24.

Was pointed   Eze 21:15.

Frequently had two edges   Ps 149:6.

Described as

Sharp.  Ps 57:4.

Bright.  Na 3:3.

Glittering.  De 32:41; Job 20:25.

Oppressive.  Jer 46:16.

Hurtful.  Ps 144:10.

 

Carried in a sheath or scabbard   1Ch 21:27; Jer 47:6; Eze 21:3-5.

Suspended from the girdle   1Sa 17:39; 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18; Ps 45:3.

Was used

By the patriarchs.  Ge 34:25; 48:22.

By the Jews.  Jdj 20:2; 2Sa 24:9.

By heathen nations.  Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 15:33.

For self-defence.  Lu 22:36.

For destruction of enemies.  Nu 21:24; Jos 6:21.

For punishing criminals.  1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2.

Sometimes for self-destruction.  1Sa 31:4,5; Ac 16:27.

 

Hebrews early acquainted with making of   1Sa 13:19.

In time of war, plough shares made into   Joe 3:10.

In time of peace made into plough shares   Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Sharpened and furbished before going to war   Ps 7:12; Eze 21:9.

Was brandished over the head   Eze 32:10.

Was thrust through enemies   Eze 16:40.

Often threatened as a punishment   Le 26:25,33; De 32:25.

Often sent as a punishment   Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:62.

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

Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness   Nu 19:16.

Illustrative

Of the word of God.  Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12.

Of the word of Christ.  Isa 49:2; Re 1:16.

Of the justice of God.  De 32:41; Zec 13:7.

Of the protection of God.  De 33:29.

Of war and contention.  Mt 10:34.

Of severe and heavy calamities.  Eze 5:2,17; 14:17; 21:9.

Of deep mental affliction.  Lu 2:35.

Of the wicked.  Ps 17:13.

Of the tongue of the wicked.  Ps 57:4; 64:3; Pr 12:18.

Of persecuting spirit of the wicked.  Ps 37:14.

Of the end of the wicked.  Pr 5:4.

Of false witnesses.  Pr 25:18.

Of judicial authority.  Ro 13:4.

(Drawing of,) of war and destruction.  Le 26:33; Eze 21:3-5.

(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship.  Jer 47:6.

(Living by,) of rapine.  Ge 27:40.

(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity.  2Sa 12:10.

 

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship   Ac 13:5,14.

Early notice of their existence   Ps 74:8.

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets   1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23.

Revival of, after the captivity   Ne 8:1-8.

Service of, consisted of

Prayer.  Mt 6:5.

Reading the word of God.  Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21.

Expounding the word of God.  Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21.

Praise and thanksgiving.  Ne 9:5.

 

Service in, on the Sabbath day   Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14.

Governed by

A president or chief ruler.  Ac 18:8,17.

Ordinary rulers.  Mr 5:22; Ac 13:15.

 

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books   Lu 4:17,20.

Had seats fro the congregation   Ac 13:14.

Chief seats in, reserved for elders   Mt 23:6.

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation   Lu 4:16.

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in   Ac 13:15.

Christ often

Attended.  Lu 4:16.

Preached and taught in.  Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10.

Performed miracles in.  Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11.

 

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in   Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17.

Often used as courts of justice   Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2.

Offenders were often

Given up to, for trial.  Lu 12:11; 21:12.

Punished in.  Mt 10:17; 23:34; Ac 22:19.

Expelled from.  Joh 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2.

 

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work   Lu 7:5.

Sometimes several, in the same city   Ac 6:9; 9:2.

Each sect had its own   Ac 6:9.

 

Forbidden   Le 19:12; Nu 30:2; Mt 5:33.

Hateful to God   Zec 8:17.

We should not love   Zec 8:17.

Fraud often leads to   Le 6:2,3.

Saints abstain from   Jos 9:20; Ps 15:4.

Blessedness of abstaining from   Ps 24:4,5.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Jer 5:2; Ho 10:4.

Plead excuses for.  Jer 7:9,10.

Shall be judged on account of.  Mal 3:5.

Shall be cut off for.  Zec 5:3.

Shall have a curse upon their houses for.  Zec 5:4.

 

False witnesses guilty of   De 19:16,18.

Exemplified

Saul.  1Sa 19:6,10.

Shimei.  1Ki 2:41-43.

Jews.  Eze 16:59.

Zedekiah.  Eze 17:13-19.

Peter.  Mt 26:72,74.

 

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden   Ex 20:7; Mt 5:34-36; 23:21,22; Jas 5:12.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Ps 10:7; Ro 3:14.

Love.  Ps 109:17.

Clothe themselves with.  Ps 109:18.

 

Guilt of   Ex 20:7; De 5:11.

Woe denounced against   Mt 23:16.

Nations visited for   Jer 23:10; Ho 4:1-3.

Punishment for   Le 24:16,23; Ps 59:12; 109:17,18.

Exemplified

Son of Israelitish woman.  Le 24:11.

Gehazi.  2Ki 5:20.

Peter.  Mt 26:74.

 

When wild inhabited the woods   Ps 80:13.

Unclean and not to be eaten   Le 11:7,8.

Described

Fierce and ungenerous.  Mt 7:6.

Filthy in its habits.  2Pe 2:22.

Destructive to agriculture.  Ps 80:13.

 

Fed upon husks   Lu 15:16.

Sacrificing of, and abomination   Isa 66:3.

Kept in large herds   Mt 8:30.

Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a Jew   Lu 15:15.

The Gergesenes punished for having   Mt 8:31,32; Mr 5:11,14.

The ungodly Jews condemned for eating   Isa 65:4; 66:17.

Illustrative of

The wicked.  Mt 7:6.

Hypocrites.  2Pe 2:22.

 

Probable origin   Ge 3:24.

Was pointed   Eze 21:15.

Frequently had two edges   Ps 149:6.

Described as

Sharp.  Ps 57:4.

Bright.  Na 3:3.

Glittering.  De 32:41; Job 20:25.

Oppressive.  Jer 46:16.

Hurtful.  Ps 144:10.

 

Carried in a sheath or scabbard   1Ch 21:27; Jer 47:6; Eze 21:3-5.

Suspended from the girdle   1Sa 17:39; 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18; Ps 45:3.

Was used

By the patriarchs.  Ge 34:25; 48:22.

By the Jews.  Jdj 20:2; 2Sa 24:9.

By heathen nations.  Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 15:33.

For self-defence.  Lu 22:36.

For destruction of enemies.  Nu 21:24; Jos 6:21.

For punishing criminals.  1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2.

Sometimes for self-destruction.  1Sa 31:4,5; Ac 16:27.

 

Hebrews early acquainted with making of   1Sa 13:19.

In time of war, plough shares made into   Joe 3:10.

In time of peace made into plough shares   Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Sharpened and furbished before going to war   Ps 7:12; Eze 21:9.

Was brandished over the head   Eze 32:10.

Was thrust through enemies   Eze 16:40.

Often threatened as a punishment   Le 26:25,33; De 32:25.

Often sent as a punishment   Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:62.

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

Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness   Nu 19:16.

Illustrative

Of the word of God.  Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12.

Of the word of Christ.  Isa 49:2; Re 1:16.

Of the justice of God.  De 32:41; Zec 13:7.

Of the protection of God.  De 33:29.

Of war and contention.  Mt 10:34.

Of severe and heavy calamities.  Eze 5:2,17; 14:17; 21:9.

Of deep mental affliction.  Lu 2:35.

Of the wicked.  Ps 17:13.

Of the tongue of the wicked.  Ps 57:4; 64:3; Pr 12:18.

Of persecuting spirit of the wicked.  Ps 37:14.

Of the end of the wicked.  Pr 5:4.

Of false witnesses.  Pr 25:18.

Of judicial authority.  Ro 13:4.

(Drawing of,) of war and destruction.  Le 26:33; Eze 21:3-5.

(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship.  Jer 47:6.

(Living by,) of rapine.  Ge 27:40.

(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity.  2Sa 12:10.

 

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship   Ac 13:5,14.

Early notice of their existence   Ps 74:8.

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets   1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23.

Revival of, after the captivity   Ne 8:1-8.

Service of, consisted of

Prayer.  Mt 6:5.

Reading the word of God.  Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21.

Expounding the word of God.  Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21.

Praise and thanksgiving.  Ne 9:5.

 

Service in, on the Sabbath day   Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14.

Governed by

A president or chief ruler.  Ac 18:8,17.

Ordinary rulers.  Mr 5:22; Ac 13:15.

 

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books   Lu 4:17,20.

Had seats fro the congregation   Ac 13:14.

Chief seats in, reserved for elders   Mt 23:6.

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation   Lu 4:16.

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in   Ac 13:15.

Christ often

Attended.  Lu 4:16.

Preached and taught in.  Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10.

Performed miracles in.  Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11.

 

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in   Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17.

Often used as courts of justice   Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2.

Offenders were often

Given up to, for trial.  Lu 12:11; 21:12.

Punished in.  Mt 10:17; 23:34; Ac 22:19.

Expelled from.  Joh 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2.

 

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work   Lu 7:5.

Sometimes several, in the same city   Ac 6:9; 9:2.

Each sect had its own   Ac 6:9.

 

Forbidden   Le 19:12; Nu 30:2; Mt 5:33.

Hateful to God   Zec 8:17.

We should not love   Zec 8:17.

Fraud often leads to   Le 6:2,3.

Saints abstain from   Jos 9:20; Ps 15:4.

Blessedness of abstaining from   Ps 24:4,5.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Jer 5:2; Ho 10:4.

Plead excuses for.  Jer 7:9,10.

Shall be judged on account of.  Mal 3:5.

Shall be cut off for.  Zec 5:3.

Shall have a curse upon their houses for.  Zec 5:4.

 

False witnesses guilty of   De 19:16,18.

Exemplified

Saul.  1Sa 19:6,10.

Shimei.  1Ki 2:41-43.

Jews.  Eze 16:59.

Zedekiah.  Eze 17:13-19.

Peter.  Mt 26:72,74.

 

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden   Ex 20:7; Mt 5:34-36; 23:21,22; Jas 5:12.

The wicked

Addicted to.  Ps 10:7; Ro 3:14.

Love.  Ps 109:17.

Clothe themselves with.  Ps 109:18.

 

Guilt of   Ex 20:7; De 5:11.

Woe denounced against   Mt 23:16.

Nations visited for   Jer 23:10; Ho 4:1-3.

Punishment for   Le 24:16,23; Ps 59:12; 109:17,18.

Exemplified

Son of Israelitish woman.  Le 24:11.

Gehazi.  2Ki 5:20.

Peter.  Mt 26:74.

 

When wild inhabited the woods   Ps 80:13.

Unclean and not to be eaten   Le 11:7,8.

Described

Fierce and ungenerous.  Mt 7:6.

Filthy in its habits.  2Pe 2:22.

Destructive to agriculture.  Ps 80:13.

 

Fed upon husks   Lu 15:16.

Sacrificing of, and abomination   Isa 66:3.

Kept in large herds   Mt 8:30.

Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a Jew   Lu 15:15.

The Gergesenes punished for having   Mt 8:31,32; Mr 5:11,14.

The ungodly Jews condemned for eating   Isa 65:4; 66:17.

Illustrative of

The wicked.  Mt 7:6.

Hypocrites.  2Pe 2:22.

 

Probable origin   Ge 3:24.

Was pointed   Eze 21:15.

Frequently had two edges   Ps 149:6.

Described as

Sharp.  Ps 57:4.

Bright.  Na 3:3.

Glittering.  De 32:41; Job 20:25.

Oppressive.  Jer 46:16.

Hurtful.  Ps 144:10.

 

Carried in a sheath or scabbard   1Ch 21:27; Jer 47:6; Eze 21:3-5.

Suspended from the girdle   1Sa 17:39; 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18; Ps 45:3.

Was used

By the patriarchs.  Ge 34:25; 48:22.

By the Jews.  Jdj 20:2; 2Sa 24:9.

By heathen nations.  Jdj 7:22; 1Sa 15:33.

For self-defence.  Lu 22:36.

For destruction of enemies.  Nu 21:24; Jos 6:21.

For punishing criminals.  1Sa 15:33; Ac 12:2.

Sometimes for self-destruction.  1Sa 31:4,5; Ac 16:27.

 

Hebrews early acquainted with making of   1Sa 13:19.

In time of war, plough shares made into   Joe 3:10.

In time of peace made into plough shares   Isa 2:4; Mic 4:3.

Sharpened and furbished before going to war   Ps 7:12; Eze 21:9.

Was brandished over the head   Eze 32:10.

Was thrust through enemies   Eze 16:40.

Often threatened as a punishment   Le 26:25,33; De 32:25.

Often sent as a punishment   Ezr 9:7; Ps 78:62.

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

Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness   Nu 19:16.

Illustrative

Of the word of God.  Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12.

Of the word of Christ.  Isa 49:2; Re 1:16.

Of the justice of God.  De 32:41; Zec 13:7.

Of the protection of God.  De 33:29.

Of war and contention.  Mt 10:34.

Of severe and heavy calamities.  Eze 5:2,17; 14:17; 21:9.

Of deep mental affliction.  Lu 2:35.

Of the wicked.  Ps 17:13.

Of the tongue of the wicked.  Ps 57:4; 64:3; Pr 12:18.

Of persecuting spirit of the wicked.  Ps 37:14.

Of the end of the wicked.  Pr 5:4.

Of false witnesses.  Pr 25:18.

Of judicial authority.  Ro 13:4.

(Drawing of,) of war and destruction.  Le 26:33; Eze 21:3-5.

(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship.  Jer 47:6.

(Living by,) of rapine.  Ge 27:40.

(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity.  2Sa 12:10.

 

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship   Ac 13:5,14.

Early notice of their existence   Ps 74:8.

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets   1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23.

Revival of, after the captivity   Ne 8:1-8.

Service of, consisted of

Prayer.  Mt 6:5.

Reading the word of God.  Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21.

Expounding the word of God.  Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21.

Praise and thanksgiving.  Ne 9:5.

 

Service in, on the Sabbath day   Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14.

Governed by

A president or chief ruler.  Ac 18:8,17.

Ordinary rulers.  Mr 5:22; Ac 13:15.

 

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books   Lu 4:17,20.

Had seats fro the congregation   Ac 13:14.

Chief seats in, reserved for elders   Mt 23:6.

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation   Lu 4:16.

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in   Ac 13:15.

Christ often

Attended.  Lu 4:16.

Preached and taught in.  Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10.

Performed miracles in.  Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11.

 

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in   Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17.

Often used as courts of justice   Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2.

Offenders were often

Given up to, for trial.  Lu 12:11; 21:12.

Punished in.  Mt 10:17; 23:34; Ac 22:19.

Expelled from.  Joh 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2.

 

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work   Lu 7:5.

Sometimes several, in the same city   Ac 6:9; 9:2.

Each sect had its own   Ac 6:9.

 

Originally included Mesopotamia   Ge 25:20; 28:5; De 26:5; Ac 7:2.

More properly the country around Damascus   2Sa 8:6.

Damascus the capital of   Isa 7:8.

Abana and Pharpar rivers of   2Ki 5:12.

Governed by kings   1Ki 22:31; 2Ki 5:1.

Inhabitants of

Called Syrians.  2Sa 10:11; 2Ki 5:20.

Called Syrians of Damascus.  2Sa 8:5.

An idolatrous people.  Jdj 10:6; 2Ki 5:18.

A warlike people.  1Ki 20:23,25.

A commercial people.  Eze 27:18.

Spoke the Syriack language.  2Ki 18:26; Ezr 4:7; Da 2:4.

 

Israel followed the idolatry of   Jdj 10:6.

David

Destroyed the army of, which assisted Hadadezer.  2Sa 8:5.

Garrisoned and made tributary.  2Sa 8:6.

Dedicated the spoils of.  2Sa 8:11,12.

Obtained renown by his victory over.  2Sa 8:13.

Sent Joab against the armies of, hired by the Ammonites.  2Sa 10:6-14.

Destroyed a second army of.  2Sa 10:15-19.

 

Asa sought aid of, against Israel   1Ki 15:18-20.

Elijah anointed Hazael king over, by divine direction   1Ki 19:15.

Benhadad king of, besieged Samaria   1Ki 20:1-12.

The Israelites

Under Ahab encouraged and assisted by God, overcame.  1Ki 20:13-20.

Forewarned of invasion by, at the return of the year.  1Ki 20:22-25.

Insignificant before.  1Ki 20:26,27.

Encouraged and assisted by God overcame a second time.  1Ki 20:28-30.

Craftily drawn into a league with.  1Ki 20:31-43.

At peace with, for three years.  1Ki 22:1.

Under Ahab sought to recover Ramoth-gilead from.  1Ki 22:3-29.

Defeated by, and Ahab slain.  1Ki 22:30-36.

Harassed by frequent incursions of.  2Ki 5:2; 6:23.

Heard the secrets of, from Elisha.  2Ki 6:8-12.

 

God smote with blindness those sent against Elisha by the king of   2Ki 6:14,18-20.

Besieged Samaria again   2Ki 6:24-29.

Army of, miraculously routed   2Ki 7:5,6.

Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by Elisha   2Ki 8:7,15.

Joram king of Israel in seeking to recover Ramothgilead from, severely wounded   2Ki 8:28,29; 9:15.

Israel delivered into the hands of, for the sins of Jehoahaz   2Ki 13:3,7,22.

A saviour raised up for Israel against   2Ki 13:5,23-25.

Elisha predicted to Joash his three victories over   2Ki 13:14-19.

Joined with Israel against Ahaz and besieged Jerusalem   2Ki 16:5; Isa 7:12.

Retook Elath and drove out the Jews   2Ki 16:6.

Subdued and its inhabitants taken captive by Assyria   2Ki 16:9.

Prophecies respecting

Destruction of Rezin king of.  Isa 7:8,16.

Ceasing to be a kingdom.  Isa 17:1-3.

Terror and dismay in, occasioned by its invasion.  Jer 49:23,24.

Destruction of its inhabitants.  Jer 49:26.

Plundering of Damascus.  Isa 8:4.

Burning of Damascus.  Jer 49:27; Am 1:4.

Its calamities, the punishments of its sins.  Am 1:3.

Its inhabitants to be captives.  Am 1:3.

Its history in connection with the Macedonia empire.  Da 11:6-45.

 

Subdued and governed by the Romans   Lu 2:2.

Gospel preached and many churches founded in   Ac 15:23,41.