2 Kings 21:1
2 Kings 21:1 in Multiple Translations
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hephzi-bah.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign; and he reigned five and fifty years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Hephzibah.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king; for fifty-five years he was ruling in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Hephzi-bah.
Manasseh was twelve when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for fifty-five years. His mother's name was Hephzibah.
Manasseh was twelue yeere olde when he began to reigne, and reigned fiftie and fiue yeere in Ierusalem: his mothers name also was Hephzi-bah.
A son of twelve years [is] Manasseh in his reigning, and fifty and five years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Hephzi-Bah;
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzi-bah.
Manasses was twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned five and fifty years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Haphsiba.
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to rule. He ruled Judah for 55 years from Jerusalem. His mother was Hephzibah.
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2 Kings 21:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
שְׁתֵּ֨ים
עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה
שָׁנָה֙
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
בְ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
שָׁנָ֔ה
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
אִמּ֖/וֹ
חֶפְצִי
בָֽהּ
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁתֵּ֨ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
בְ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Conj | Adj
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִמּ֖/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
חֶפְצִי
Chephtsîy bâhh
H2657
My Delight Is in Her
N-proper
בָֽהּ
Chephtsîy bâhh
H2657
My Delight Is in Her
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 21:1
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שְׁתֵּ֨ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מְנַשֶּׁ֣ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
בְ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וַ/חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וְ/חָמֵשׁ֙
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִמּ֖/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
חֶפְצִי
Chephtsîy bâhh
H2657
"My Delight Is in Her"
N-proper
Hephzi-bah means my delight is in her, another name for Jerusalem, showing God's love for the city. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's affection. In Isaiah 62:4, it represents a new name for Jerusalem after its redemption.
Definition: Hephzi-bah = "my delight is in her" Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hephzi-bah. See also: 2 Kings 21:1; Isaiah 62:4.
בָֽהּ
Chephtsîy bâhh
H2657
"My Delight Is in Her"
N-proper
Hephzi-bah means my delight is in her, another name for Jerusalem, showing God's love for the city. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's affection. In Isaiah 62:4, it represents a new name for Jerusalem after its redemption.
Definition: Hephzi-bah = "my delight is in her" Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hephzi-bah. See also: 2 Kings 21:1; Isaiah 62:4.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 21:1
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- 2 Kings 21:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:1
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 21:1
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
- Sermons on 2 Kings 21:1
Context — Manasseh Reigns in Judah
1Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.
2And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. 3For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 32:33–9 | — |
| 3 | Matthew 1:10 | Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, |
| 4 | 2 Kings 20:21 | And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 3:13 | Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, |
| 6 | Proverbs 5:19 | A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever. |
2 Kings 21:1 Summary
This verse tells us about a king named Manasseh, who became king when he was just twelve years old and ruled for fifty-five years. His mother's name was Hephzibah, which might have had some influence on his life, just like the examples in Proverbs 22:6 and 31:1-31. As we read about Manasseh, we can think about how our own family and experiences shape who we are, and how we can learn from his story, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Ephesians 6:1-4. We can also consider what it means to be a leader, and how we can use our own influence to follow God's plans, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 20:26-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Manasseh's character from his age when he became king?
Manasseh was only twelve years old when he became king, which may indicate that he was not yet spiritually mature, as seen in the contrast with King Josiah, who began to seek the Lord at the age of sixteen, as mentioned in 2 Kings 22:1-2.
How does Manasseh's long reign compare to other kings of Judah?
Manasseh's fifty-five year reign was one of the longest in Judah's history, surpassed only by King Uzziah, who reigned for fifty-two years, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 26:3, and King Jehoiakim, who was appointed by Pharaoh Necho, as seen in 2 Kings 23:34-35.
What role might Manasseh's mother, Hephzibah, have played in his life?
As the mother of the king, Hephzibah may have had significant influence over Manasseh, although the Bible does not provide detailed information about her character or actions, unlike the examples of Athaliah in 2 Kings 8:26 and 2 Chronicles 22:2-3, or the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:1-31.
How does this verse set the stage for the rest of Manasseh's story?
This verse provides a brief introduction to Manasseh, highlighting his youth and long reign, before the following verses reveal the details of his sinful actions, which are reminiscent of the warnings given in Deuteronomy 12:1-3 and 17:14-20 about the importance of following God's laws and avoiding the practices of the surrounding nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some potential challenges or risks associated with becoming a leader at a young age, and how can we learn from Manasseh's example?
- How might Manasseh's relationship with his mother, Hephzibah, have shaped his worldview or values, and what can we learn from this about the importance of family influences?
- What does it mean to 'reign' in a spiritual sense, and how can we apply this concept to our own lives, as encouraged in Romans 5:17 and Revelation 5:10?
- In what ways can a long period of leadership, like Manasseh's fifty-five years, be both a blessing and a curse, as seen in the examples of King Saul in 1 Samuel 15:1-35 and King David in 1 Kings 1:1-40?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:1
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign,.... So that he was born three years after Hezekiah's recovery from his sickness, and in the seventeenth year of his reign: and reigned fifty five
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:1
Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzibah. Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
2 KINGS CHAPTER 21 Manasseh’ s idolatry, . Judgments prophesied against Judah, . Manasseh shed innocent blood; dieth, . Amon his son succeedeth him; and is slain by his servants; who are slain by the people: Josiah his son is made king, . Reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem; in which time the years of his imprisonment are comprehended, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
2 Kings 21:1 Manasseh [was] twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’ s name [was] Hephzibah.Ver. 1. Manasseh was twelve years old.] He was born three years after his father’ s great recovery, and about twenty-four years after the ruin of the kingdom of Israel, till at length Ephraim was utterly broken from being a people; much about the time that Manasseh was taken among the thorns, and carried captive to Babylon. And reigned.] Hence some conclude that he was not long a prisoner, because no reckoning is made of his captivity, but he is said nevertheless to have reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. Fifty and five years.] This is the longest reign we read of in the holy history. Length of days is no true rule of God’ s favour. And his mother’ s name was Hephzibah.] Who was daughter to the prophet Isaiah, say the Hebrews; but that is uncertain. She was a good woman, likely, because Hezekiah’ s wife: and therefore Manasseh’ s sin was the greater, because he came of so godly parents. See Isaiah 62:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
(1) Manasseh.—This king was a tributary to Esar-haddon and Assurbanipal successively. (See Schrader, Keilinschr., pp. 354-357, who says: M The conclusion is imperative that during the last period of the reign of Esarhaddon and Assurbanipal, certainly during the first period of the latter, Manasseh was tributary to the great king of Assyria.” (See the Notes on 2 Chronicles 33:11.) His name, like that of his successor Amon, suggests Egyptian influence. We know that combinations with Egypt against Assyria were popular during this epoch. Twelve years old.—This early accession to power may help to explain his deviation from the religious policy of his father. It is not necessary to assume (with Thenius) that the queen-mother swayed the government until he reached a riper age. Manasseh may have been older than his years. According to the datum of the text, he was born a year or two after the Assyrian invasion. Whether he was Hezekiah’s firstborn son or not cannot be ascertained. Hephzi-bah.—Isaiah 62:4, as a title of Mount Zion. It means “my delight is in her.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
CHAPTER XXI Manasseh succeeds his father Hezekiah, reigns fifty-five years, and fills Jerusalem and the whole land with abominable idolatry and murder, 1-9. God denounces the heaviest judgments against him and the land, 10-15. Manasseh's acts and death, 16-18. Amon his son succeeds him, and reigns two years; is equally profligate with his father; is slain by his servants, and buried in the garden of Uzza; and Josiah his son reigns in his stead, 19-26. NOTES ON CHAP. XXI Verse 1. Manasseh was twelve years old] He was born about three years after his father's miraculous cure; he was carried captive to Babylon, repented, was restored to his kingdom, put down idolatry, and died at the age of sixty-seven years. See 2 Chronicles 33:1-20.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:1
Chap. 2 Kings 21:1-9. Accession of Manasseh king of Judah. His excessive idolatries (2 Chronicles 33:1-9) 1. Manasseh was twelve years old] ‘At last, some three years after his recovery, Hezekiah hath a son: but such a one, as, if he could have foreseen, orbity had been a blessing’ (Bp Hall). fifty and five years] A reign longer than his father’s whole life, in spite of the addition of fifteen years; and longer than the reign of any other king of Judah or Israel. Hephzi-bah] The mother’s name is not mentioned in Chronicles, it is the name which Isaiah in his prophecy (Isaiah 62:4) gives to the restored Zion, ‘my delight is in her’.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 21:1
Manasseh was twelve years old - Manasseh, therefore, was not born at the time of Hezekiah’s dangerous illness; and it is probable that Hezekiah had at that time no son to succeed him.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:1
REIGN OF , 2 Kings 21:1-18. 1. Manasseh… twelve — Hence it appears by comparison with 2 Kings 20:6, that he must have been born three years after Hezekiah’s severe illness. See, also, note on 2 Kings 20:3.
Sermons on 2 Kings 21:1
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And His Mother's Name Was Hephzi‑bah. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the name Hephzi-bah, meaning 'My delight is in her,' and contrasts it with the wickedness of her son Manasseh, emphasizing that a godly lineage does not ensu |
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The Lord’s Mercies Never Fail by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the Lord's mercies are unwavering and available to all, regardless of past sins. He illustrates this with the example of King Manasseh, who, despite |
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When the Wounds of a Friend Don't Seem to Be Faithful by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not following man-made visions and plans, as they can lead to exhaustion and leave one in the wilderness. He uses the examp |
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The Person and Work of Christ by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the glorious person of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is both fully God and fully man, possessing all divine attributes and essential human properties. Throu |
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The Church’s Marriage to Her Sons, and to Her God by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the deep and profound love relationship between the church and Christ, likening it to a marriage where the church is the bride and Christ is the bri |
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Of the Joy of God. by John Gill | John Gill explores the concept of God's joy, emphasizing that while joy is attributed to God in scripture, it should not be viewed as a human passion but rather as a divine delight |
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Letters: Rev. John Purves, Jedburgh (1) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar shares his profound experiences during a visit to Jerusalem, expressing the overwhelming joy of being in the Holy Land where biblical events unfolded. He reflects on t |