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Access to God

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Is of God -- Psalm 65:4.

Is by Christ -- John 10:7, 9; 14:6; Ro 5:2; Ephesians 2:13; 3:12; Hebrews 7:9, 25; 10:19; 1 Peter 3:18.

Is by the Holy Spirit -- Ephesians 2:18.

Obtained through faith -- Ac 14:27; Ro 5:2; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 11:6.

Follows upon reconciliation to God -- Colossians 1:21,22.

In Prayer -- See Prayer. De 4:7; Matthew 6:6; 1 Peter 1:17.

In his temple -- Psalm 15:1; 27:4; 43:3; 65:4.
To obtain mercy and grace -- Hebrews 4:16.

A privilege of saints -- De 4:7; Psalm 15:1; 23:6; 24:3,4.

Saints have, with confidence -- Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16; 10:19,20.

Vouchsafed to repenting sinners -- See Repentance. Ho 14:2; Joel 2:12.

Saints earnestly seek -- Psalm 27:4; 42:1,2; 43:3; 84:1,2.

The wicked commanded to seek -- Isaiah 55:6; James 4:8.

Urge others to seek -- Isaiah 2:3; Jeremiah 31:6.

Promises connected with -- Psalm 145:18; Isaiah 55:3; Matthew 6:6; James 4:8.

Blessedness connected with -- Psalm 16:11; 65:4; 73:28.

Typified -- Le 16:12-15; Hebrews 10:19-22.
Exemplified
Moses. -- Exodus 24:2; 34:4-7.
Adoption
Explained -- 2 Corinthians 6:18.
Is according to promise -- Ro 9:8; Ga 3:29.
Is by faith -- Ga 3:7,26.

Is of God's grace -- Ezekiel 16:3-6; Ro 4:16,17; Ephesians 1:5,6,11.

Is through Christ -- John 1:12; Ga 4:4,5; Ephesians 1:5; Hebrews 2:10,13.

Saints predestinated to -- Ro 8:29; Ephesians 1:5,11.

Of Gentiles, predicted -- Ho 2:23; Ro 9:24-26; Ephesians 3:6.

The Adopted are gathered together in one by Christ -- John 11:52.

New birth connected with -- John 1:12,13.
The Holy Spirit is a Witness of -- Ro 8:16.

Being led by the Spirit is an evidence of -- Ro 8:14.

Saints receive the Spirit of -- Ro 8:15; Ga 4:6.
A privilege of saints -- John 1:12; 1 John 3:1.

Saints become brethren of Christ by -- John 20:17; Hebrews 2:11,12.

Saints wait for final consummation of -- Ro 8:19,23; 1 John 3:2.

Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God -- De 8:5; 2 Samuel 7:14; Pr 3:11,12; Hebrews 12:5-11.

God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of -- Jeremiah 31:1,9,20.

Should lead to holiness -- 2 Corinthians 6:17,18; 7:1; Philippians 2:15; 1 John 3:2,3.

Should produce
Likeness to God. -- Matthew 5:44,45,48; Ephesians 5:1.
Child-like confidence in God. -- Matthew 6:25-34.
A desire for God's glory. -- Matthew 5:16.
A spirit of prayer. -- Matthew 7:7-11.
A love of peace. -- Matthew 5:9.
A forgiving spirit. -- Matthew 6:14.
A merciful spirit. -- Lu 6:35,36.
An avoidance of ostentation. -- Matthew 6:1-4,6,18.
Safety of those who receive -- Pr 14:26.

Confers a new name -- See Titles of Saints. Nu 6:27; Isaiah 62:2; Ac 15:17.

Entitles to an inheritance -- Matthew 13:43; Ro 8:17; Ga 3:29; 4:7; Ephesians 3:6.

Is to be pleaded in prayer -- Isaiah 63:16; Matthew 6:9.
Illustrated
Joseph's sons. -- Ge 48:5,14,16,22.
Moses. -- Exodus 2:10.
Esther. -- Es 2:7.
Typified
Israel. --Exodus 4:22; Ho 11:1; Ro 9:4.
Exemplified
Solomon. -- 1 Chronicles 28:6.

Affections, The Should be supremely set upon God -- De 6:3; Mr 12:30.

Should be set

Upon the commandments of God. -- Psalm 19:8-10; 119:20,97,103,167.

Upon the house and worship of God. -- 1 Chronicles 29:3; Psalm 26:8; 27:4; 84:1,2.

Upon the people of God. -- Psalm 16:3; Ro 12:10; 2 Corinthians 7:13-15; 1 Thessalonians 2:8.

Upon heavenly things. -- Colossians 3:1,2.

Should be zealously engaged for God -- Psalm 69:9; 119:139; Ga 4:18.

Christ claims the first place in -- Matthew 10:37; Lu 14:26.

Enkindled by communion with Christ -- Lu 24:32.

Blessedness of making God the object of -- Psalm 91:14.

Should not grow cold -- Psalm 106:12,13; Matthew 24:12; Ga 4:15; Re 2:4.

Of saints, supremely set on God -- Psalm 42:1; 73:25; 119:10.

Of the wicked, not sincerely set on God -- Isaiah 58:1,2; Ezekiel 33:31,32; Lu 8:13.

Carnal affections should be mortified -- Ro 8:13; 13:14; 1 Corinthians 9:27; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:5.

Carnal affections crucified in saints -- Ro 6:6; Ga 5:24.

False teachers seek to captivate -- Ga 1:10; 4:17; 2 Timothy 3:6; 2 Peter 2:3,18; Re 2:14,20.

Of the wicked, are unnatural and perverted -- Ro 1:31; 2 Timothy 3:3; 2 Peter 2:10.

Afflicted, Duty Toward The To pray for them -- Ac 12:5; Philippians 1:16,19; James 5:14-16.

To sympathise with them -- Ro 12:15; Ga 6:2.
To pity them -- Job 6:14.
To bear them in mind -- Hebrews 13:3.
To visit them -- James 1:27.

To comfort them -- Job 16:5; 29:25; 2 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:18.

To relieve them -- Job 31:19,20; Isaiah 58:10; Philippians 4:14; 1 Timothy 5:10.

To protect them -- Psalm 82:3; Pr 22:22; 31:5.
Afflicted Saints
God is with -- Psalm 46:5,7; Isaiah 43:2.

God is a refuge and strength to -- Psalm 27:5,6; Isaiah 25:4; Jeremiah 16:19; Na 1:7.

God comforts -- Isaiah 49:13; Jeremiah 31:13; Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:4,5; 7:6.

God preserves -- Psalm 34:20.

God delivers -- Psalm 34:4,19; Pr 12:13; Jeremiah 39:17,18.

Christ is with -- John 14:18.
Christ supports -- 2 Timothy 4:17; Hebrews 2:18.

Christ comforts -- Isaiah 61:2; Matthew 11:28-30; Lu 7:13; John 14:1; 16:33.

Christ preserves -- Isaiah 63:9; Lu 21:18.
Christ delivers -- Re 3:10.

Should praise God -- Psalm 13:5,6; 56:8-10; 57:6,7; 71:20-23.

Should imitate Christ -- Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 2:21-23.
Should imitate the prophets -- James 5:10.

Should be patient -- Lu 21:19; Ro 12:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; James 1:4; 1 Peter 2:20.

Should be resigned -- 1 Samuel 3:18; 2 Kings 20:19; Job 1:21; Psalm 39:9.

Should not despise chastening -- Job 5:17; Pr 3:11; Hebrews 12:5.

Should acknowledge the justice of their chastisements -- Ne 9:33; Job 2:10; Isaiah 64:5-7; La 3:39; Micah 7:9.

Should avoid sin -- Job 34:31,32; John 5:14; 1 Peter 2:12.

Should trust in the goodness of God -- Job 13:15; Psalm 71:20; 2 Corinthians 1:9.

Should turn and devote themselves to God -- Psalm 116:7-9; Jeremiah 50:3,4; Ho 6:1.

Should keep the pious resolutions made during afflictions -- Psalm 66:13-15.

Should be frequent in prayer -- See "Affliction, Prayer Under". Psalm 50:15-17.

Should take encouragement from former mercies -- Psalm 27:9; 2 Corinthians 1:10.

Examples of afflicted Saints:
Joseph. -- Ge 39:20-23; Psalm 105:17-19.
Moses. -- Hebrews 11:25.
Eli. -- 1 Samuel 3:18.
Nehemiah. -- Ne 1:4.
Job. -- Job 1:20-22.
David. -- 2 Samuel 12:15-23.
Paul. -- Ac 20:22-24; 21:13.
Apostles. -- 1 Corinthians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 6:4-10.

Affliction, Consolation Under
God is the author and Giver of -- Psalm 23:4; Ro 15:5; 2 Corinthians 1:3;
7:6; Colossians 1:11; 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Christ is the Author and Giver of -- Isaiah 61:2; John 14:18; 2 Corinthians 1:5.

The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of -- John 14:16,17; 15:26; 16:7; Ac 9:31.

Promised -- Isaiah 51:3,12; 66:13; Ezekiel 14:22,23; Ho 2:14; Zechariah 1:17.

Through the Holy Scriptures -- Psalm 119:50,76; Ro 15:4.

By ministers of the gospel -- Isaiah 40:1,2; 1 Corinthians 14:3; 2 Corinthians 1:4,6.

Is abundant -- Psalm 71:21; Isaiah 66:11.
Is strong -- Hebrews 6:18.
Is everlasting -- 2 Thessalonians 2:16.
Is a cause of praise -- Isaiah 12:1; 49:13.
Pray for -- Psalm 119:8

Saints should administer to each other -- 1 Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11,14.

Is sought in vain from the world -- Psalm 69:20; Ec 4:1; La 1:2.

To those who mourn for sin -- Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 1:18; 40:1,2; 61:1; Micah 7:18,19; Lu 4:18.

To the troubled in mind -- Psalm 42:5; 94:19; John 14:1,27; 16:20,22.

To those deserted by friends -- Psalm 27:10; 41:9-12; John 14:18; 15:18,19.

To the persecuted -- De 33:27.
To the poor -- Psalm 10:14; 34:6,9,10.
To the sick -- Psalm 41:3.

To the tempted -- Ro 16:20; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9; James 1:12; 4:7; 2 Peter 2:9; Re 2:10.

In prospect of death -- Job 19:25,26; Psalm 23:4; John 14:2; 2 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; Hebrews 4:9; Re 7:14-17; 14:13.

Under the infirmities of age -- Psalm 71:9,18.
Affliction, Prayer Under
Exhortation to -- James 5:13.

That God would consider our trouble -- 2 Kings 19:16; Ne 9:32; Psalm 9:13; La 5:1.

For the presence and support of God -- Psalm 10:1; 102:2.

That the Holy Spirit may not be withdrawn -- Psalm 51:11.

For divine comfort -- Psalm 4:6; 119:76.
For mitigation of troubles -- Psalm 39:12,13.

For deliverance -- Psalm 25:17,22; 39:10; Isaiah 64:9-12; Jeremiah 17:14.

For pardon and deliverance from sin -- Psalm 39:8; 51:1; 79:8.

That we may be turned to God -- Psalm 80:7; 85:4-6; Jeremiah 31:18.

For divine teaching and direction -- Job 34:32; Psalm 27:11; 143:10.

For increase of faith -- Mr 9:24.
For mercy -- Psalm 6:2; Habakkuk 3:2.

For restoration to joy -- Psalm 51:8,12; 69:29; 90:14,15.

For protection and preservation from enemies -- 2 Kings 19:19; 2 Chronicles 20:12; Psalm 17:8,9.

That we may know the causes of our trouble -- Job 6:24; 10:2; 13:23,24.

That we may be taught the uncertainty of life -- Psalm 39:4.

That we may be quickened -- Psalm 143:11.

Afflictions God appoints -- 2 Kings 6:33; Job 5:6,17; Psalm 66:11; Am 3:6; Micah 6:9.

God dispenses, as He will -- Job 11:10; Isaiah 10:15; 45:7.

God regulates the measure of -- Psalm 80:5; Isaiah 9:1; Jeremiah 46:28.

God determines the continuance of -- Ge 15:13,14; Nu 14:33; Isaiah 10:25; Jeremiah 29:10.

God does not willingly send -- La 3:33.
Man is born to -- Job 5:6,7; 14:1.
Saints appointed to -- 1 Thessalonians 3:3.
Consequent upon the fall -- Ge 3:16-19.
Sin produces -- Job 4:8; 20:11; Pr 1:31.

Sin visited with -- 2 Samuel 12:14; Psalm 89:30-32; Isaiah 57:17; Ac 13:10,11.

Often severe -- Job 16:7-16; Psalm 42:7; 66:12; Jonah 2:3; Re 7:14.

Always less than we deserve -- Ezra 9:13; Psalm 103:10.

Frequently terminate in good -- Ge 50:20; Exodus 1:11,12; De 8:15,16; Jeremiah 24:5,6; Ezekiel 20:37.

Tempered with mercy -- Psalm 78:38,39; 106:43-46; Isaiah 30:18-21; La 3:32; Micah 7:7-9; Na 1:12.

Saints are to expect -- John 16:33; Ac 14:22.

Of saints, are comparatively light -- Ac 20:23,24; Ro 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17.

Of saints, are but temporary -- Psalm 30:5; 103:9; Isaiah 54:7,8; John 16:20; 1 Peter 1:6; 5:10.

Saints have joy under -- Job 5:17; James 5:11.

Of saints, end in joy and blessedness -- Psalm 126:5,6; Isaiah 61:2,3; Matthew 5:4; 1 Peter 4:13,14.

Often arise from the profession of the gospel -- Matthew 24:9; John 15:21; 2 Timothy 3:11,12.

Exhibit the love and faithfulness of God -- De 8:5; Psalm 119:75; Pr 3:12; 1 Corinthians 11:32; Hebrews 12:6,7; Re 3:19.

Afflictions Made Beneficial In promoting the glory of God -- John 9:1-3; 11:3,4; 21:18,19.

In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of God -- Psalm 34:19,20; 2 Corinthians 4:8-11.

In teaching us the will of God -- Psalm 119:71; Isaiah 26:9; Micah 6:9.

In turning us to God -- De 4:30,31; Ne 1:8,9; Psalm 78:34; Isaiah 10:20,21; Ho 2:6,7.

In keeping us from again departing from God -- Job 34:31,32; Isaiah 10:20; Ezekiel 14:10,11.

In leading us to seek God in prayer -- Jdj 4:3; Jeremiah 31:18; La 2:17-19; Ho 5:14,15; Jonah 2:1.

In convincing us of sin -- Job 36:8,9; Psalm 119:67; Lu 15:16-18.

In leading us to confession of sin -- Nu 21:7; Psalm 32:5; 51:3,5.

In testing and exhibiting our sincerity -- Job 23:10; Psalm 66:10; Pr 17:3.

In trying our faith and obedience -- Ge 22:1,2; Hebrews 11:17; Exodus 15:23-25; De 8:2,16; 1 Peter 1:7; Re 2:10.

In humbling us -- De 8:3,16; 2 Chronicles 7:13,14; La 3:19,20; 2 Corinthians 12:7.

In purifying us -- Ec 7:2,3; Isaiah 1:25,26; 48:10; Jeremiah 9:6,7; Zechariah 13:9; Malachi 3:2,3.

In exercising our patience -- Psalm 40:1; Ro 5:3; James 1:3; 1 Peter 2:20.

In rendering us fruitful in good works -- John 15:2; Hebrews 12:10,11.

In furthering the gospel -- Ac 8:3,4; 11:19-21; Philippians 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:9,10; 4:16,17.

Exemplified
Joseph's brethren. -- Ge 42:21.
Joseph. -- Ge 45:5,7,8.
Israel. -- De 8:3,5.
Josiah. -- 2 Kings 22:19.
Hezekiah. -- 2 Chronicles 32:25,26.
Manasseh. -- 2 Chronicles 33:12.
Jonah. -- Jonah 2:7.
Prodigal's son. -- Lu 15:21.
Afflictions of the Wicked, The
God is glorified in -- Exodus 14:4; Ezekiel 38:22,23.
God holds in derision -- Psalm 37:13; Pr 1:26,27.

Are multiplied -- De 31:17; Job 20:12-18; Psalm 32:10.

Are continual -- Job 15:20; Ec 2:23; Isaiah 32:10.

Are often sudden -- Psalm 73:10; Pr 6:15; Isaiah 30:13; Re 18:10.

Are often judicially sent -- Job 21:17; Psalm 107:17; Jeremiah 30:15.

Are for examples to others -- Psalm 64:7-9; Zephaniah 3:6,7; 1 Corinthians 10:5-11; 2 Peter 2:6.

Are ineffectual of themselves, for their conversion -- Exodus 9:30; Isaiah 9:13; Jeremiah 2:30; Haggai 2:17.

Their persecution of saints, a cause of -- De 30:7; Psalm 55:19; Zechariah 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:6.

Impenitence is a cause of -- Pr 1:30,31; Ezekiel 24:13; Am 4:6-12; Zechariah 7:11,12; Re 2:21,22.

Sometimes humble them -- 1 Kings 21:27.
Frequently harden -- Ne 9:28,29; Jeremiah 5:3.

Produce slavish fear -- Job 15:24; Psalm 73:19; Jeremiah 49:3,5.

Saints should not be alarmed at -- Pr 3:25,26.
Exemplified

Pharaoh and the Egyptians. -- Exodus 9:14,15; 14:24,25.

Ahaziah. -- 2 Kings 1:1-4.
Gehazi. -- 2 Kings 5:27.
Jehoram. -- 2 Chronicles 21:12-19.
Uzziah. -- 2 Chronicles 26:19-21.
Ahaz, &c. -- 2 Chronicles 28:5-8,22.
Agriculture or Husbandry
The cultivation of the earth -- Ge 3:23.
The occupation of man before the fall -- Ge 2:15.

Rendered laborious by the curse on the earth -- Ge 3:17-19.

Man doomed to labour in, after the fall -- Ge 3:23.

Contributes to the support of all -- Ec 5:9.

The providence of God to be acknowledged in the produce of -- Jeremiah 5:24; Ho 2:8.

Requires
Wisdom. -- Isaiah 28:26.
Diligence. -- Pr 27:23-27; Ec 11:6.
Toil. -- 2 Timothy 2:6.
Patience in waiting. -- James 5:7.

Diligence in, abundantly recompensed -- Pr 12:11; 13:23; 28:19; Hebrews 6:7.

Persons engaged in, called
Tillers of the ground. -- Ge 4:2.
Husbandmen. -- 2 Chronicles 26:10.
Labourers. -- Matthew 9:37; 20:1.
Peace favourable to -- Isaiah 2:4; Jeremiah 31:24.
War destructive to -- Jeremiah 50:16; 51:23.
Patriarchs engaged in -- Ge 4:2; 9:20.

The labour of, supposed to be lessened by Noah -- Ge 5:29; 9:20.

The Jews loved and followed -- Jdj 6:11; 1 Kings 19:19; 2 Chronicles 26:10.

Soil of Canaan suited to -- Ge 13:10; De 8:7-9.
Climate of Canaan favourable to -- De 11:10,11.
Was promoted amongst the Jews by
Allotments to each family. -- Nu 36:7-9.
The rights of redemption. -- Le 25:23-28.
Separation from other nations. -- Exodus 33:16.
The prohibition against usury. -- Exodus 22:25.

The promises of God's blessings on. -- Le 26:4; De 7:13; 11:14,15.

Enactments to protect
Not to covet the fields of another. -- De 5:21.
Not to move landmarks. -- De 19:14; Pr 22:28.
Not to cut down crops of another. -- De 23:25.
Against the trespass of cattle. -- Exodus 22:5.
Against injuring the produce of. -- Exodus 22:5.

Often performed by hirelings -- 1 Chronicles 27:26; 2 Chronicles 26:10; Matthew 20:8; Lu 17:7.

Not to be engaged in during the Sabbatical year -- Exodus 23:10,11.

Produce of, given as rent for land -- Matthew 21:33,34.

Produce of, often blasted because of sin -- Isaiah 5:10; 7:23; Jeremiah 12:13; Joel 1:10,11.

Grief occasioned by the failure of the fruits of -- Joel 1:11; Am 5:16,17.

Produce of, exported -- 1 Kings 5:11; Ezekiel 27:17.
Operations in
Hedging. -- Isaiah 5:2,5; Ho 2:6.
Ploughing. -- Job 1:14.
Digging. -- Isaiah 5:6; Lu 13:8; 16:3.
Manuring. -- Isaiah 25:10; Lu 14:34,35.
Harrowing. -- Job 39:10; Isaiah 28:24.
Gathering out the stones. -- Isaiah 5:2.
Sowing. -- Ec 11:4; Isaiah 32:20; Matthew 13:3.
Planting. -- Pr 31:16; Isaiah 44:14; Jeremiah 31:5.
Watering. -- De 11:10; 1 Corinthians 3:6-8.
Weeding. -- Matthew 13:28.
Grafting. -- Ro 11:17-19,24.
Pruning. -- Le 25:3; Isaiah 5:6; John 15:2.
Mowing. -- Psalm 129:7; Am 7:1.
Reaping. -- Isaiah 17:5.
Binding. -- Ge 37:7; Matthew 13:30.
Gleaning. -- Le 19:9; Ru 2:3.
Stacking. -- Exodus 22:6.
Threshing. -- De 25:4; Jdj 6:11.
Winnowing. -- Ru 3:2; Matthew 3:12.
Storing in barns. -- Matthew 6:26; 13:30.
Beasts used in
The ox. -- De 25:4.
The ass. -- De 22:10.
The horse. -- Isaiah 28:28.
Implements of
The plough. -- 1 Samuel 13:20.
The harrow. -- 2 Samuel 12:31.
The mattock. -- 1 Samuel 13:20; Isaiah 7:25.
The sickle. -- De 16:9; 23:25.
The pruning-hook. -- Isaiah 18:5; Joel 3:10.
The fork. -- 1 Samuel 13:21.
The axe. -- 1 Samuel 13:20.
The teethed threshing instrument. -- Isaiah 41:15.
The flail, &c. -- Isaiah 28:27.
The cart. -- 1 Samuel 6:7; Isaiah 28:27,28.
The shovel. -- Isaiah 30:24.
The sieve. -- Am 9:9.
The fan. -- Isaiah 30:24; Matthew 3:12.
Illustrative of
Culture of the Church. -- 1 Corinthians 3:9.
Culture of the heart. -- Jeremiah 4:3; Ho 10:12.

Alliance and Society With the Enemies of God Forbidden -- Exodus 23:32; 34:12; De 7:2,3; 13:6,8; Joshua 23:6,7; Jdj 2:2; Ezra 9:12; Pr 1:10,15; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 5:11.

Lead to idolatry -- Exodus 34:15,16; Nu 25:1-8; De 7:4; Jdj 3:5-7; Re 2:20.

Have led to murder and human sacrifice -- Psalm 106:37,38.

Provoke the anger of God -- De 7:4; 31:16,17; 2 Chronicles 19:2; Ezra 9:13,14; Psalm 106:29,40; Isaiah 2:6.

Provoke God to leave mean to reap the fruits of them -- Joshua 23:12,13; Jdj 2:1-3.

Are ensnaring -- Exodus 23:33; Nu 25:18; De 12:30; 13:6; Psalm 106:36.

Are enslaved -- 2 Peter 2:18,19.
Are defiling -- Ezra 9:1,2.
Are degrading -- Isaiah 1:23.

Are ruinous to spiritual interest -- Pr 29:24; Hebrews 12:14,15; 2 Peter 3:17.

Are ruinous to moral character -- 1 Corinthians 15:33.
Are a proof of folly -- Pr 12:11.

Children who enter into, bring shame upon their parents -- Pr 28:7.

Evil consequences of -- Pr 28:19; Jeremiah 51:7.
The wicked are prone to -- Psalm 50:18; Jeremiah 2:25.
The wicked tempt saints to -- Ne 6:2-4.

Sin of, to be confessed, deeply repented of, and forsaken -- Ezra 10:1-44.

Involve saints in their guiltiness -- 2 John 1:9-11; Re 18:4.

Involve saints in their punishment -- Nu 16:26; Jeremiah 51:6; Re 18:4.

Unbecoming in those called saints -- 2 Chronicles 19:2; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16; Philippians 2:15.

Exhortations to shun all inducements to -- Pr 1:10-15; 4:14,15; 2 Peter 3:17.

Exhortations to hate and avoid -- Pr 14:7; Ro 16:17; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; Ephesians 5:6,7; 1 Timothy 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:5.

A call to come out from -- Nu 16:26; Ezra 10:11; Jeremiah 51:6,45; 2 Corinthians 6:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Re 18:4.

Means of preservation from -- Pr 2:10-20; 19:27.
Blessedness of avoiding -- Psalm 1:1.

Blessedness of forsaking -- Ezra 9:12; Pr 9:6; 2 Corinthians 6:17,18.

Saints grieve to meet with, in their intercourse with the world -- Psalm 57:4; 120:5,6; 2 Peter 2:7,8.

Saints grieve to witness in their brethren -- Ge 26:35; Ezra 9:3; 10:6.

Saints hate and avoid -- Psalm 26:4,5; 31:6; 101:7; Re 2:2.

Saints deprecate -- Ge 49:6; Psalm 6:8; 15:4; 101:4,7; 119:115; 139:19.

Saints are separate from -- Exodus 33:16; Ezra 6:21.

Saints should be circumspect when unintentionally thrown into -- Matthew 10:16; Colossians 4:5; 1 Peter 2:12.

Pious parents prohibit, to their children -- Ge 28:1.

Persons in authority should denounce -- Ezra 10:9-11; Ne 13:23-27.

Punishment of -- Nu 33:56; De 7:4; Joshua 23:13; Jdj 2:3; 3:5-8; Ezra 9:7,14; Psalm 106:41,42; Re 2:16,22,23.

Exemplified
Solomon. -- 1 Kings 11:1-8.
Rehoboam. -- 1 Kings 12:8,9.
Jehoshaphat. -- 2 Chronicles 18:3; 19:2; 20:35-37.
Jehoram. -- 2 Chronicles 21:6.
Ahaziah. -- 2 Chronicles 22:3-5.
Israelites. -- Ezra 9:1,2.
Israel. -- Ezekiel 44:7.
Judas Iscariot. -- Matthew 26:14-16.
Examples of avoiding
Man of God. -- 1 Kings 13:7-10.
Nehemiah, &c. -- Ne 6:2-4; 10:29-31.
David. -- Psalm 101:4-7; 119:115.
Jeremiah. -- Jeremiah 15:17.
Joseph of Arimathaea. -- Lu 23:51.
Church of Ephesus. -- Re 2:6.
Examples of forsaking

Israelites. -- Nu 16:27; Ezra 6:21,22; 10:3,4,16,17.

Sons of the Priests. -- Ezra 10:18,19.
Examples of the judgments of God against
Korah, &c. -- Nu 16:32.
Ahaziah. -- 2 Chronicles 22:7,8.
Judas Iscariot. -- Ac 1:18.
Altars
Designed for sacrifice -- Exodus 20:24.

To be made of earth, or unhewn stone -- Exodus 20:24,25; De 27:5,6.

Of brick, hateful to God -- Isaiah 65:3.

Natural rocks sometimes used as -- Jdj 6:19-21; 13:19,20.

Were not to have steps up to them -- Exodus 20:26.

For idolatrous worship, often erected on roofs of houses -- 2 Kings 23:12; Jeremiah 19:13; 32:29.

Idolaters planted groves near -- Jdj 6:30; 1 Kings 16:32,33; 2 Kings 21:3.

The Jews not to plant groves near -- De 16:21.

For idolatrous worship, to be destroyed -- Exodus 34:13; De 7:5.

Probable origin of inscriptions on -- De 27:8.
Mentioned in scripture
Of Noah. -- Ge 8:20.
Of Abraham. -- Ge 12:7,8; 13:18; 22:9.
Of Isaac. -- Ge 26:25.
Of Jacob. -- Ge 33:20; 35:1,3,7.
Of Moses. -- Exodus 17:15; 24:4.
Of Balaam. -- Nu 23:1,14,29.
Of Joshua. -- Joshua 8:30,31.
Of the temple of Solomon. -- 2 Chronicles 4:1,19.
Of the second temple. -- Ezra 3:2,3.

Of Reubenites, &c east of Jordan. -- Joshua 22:10.

Of Gideon. -- Jdj 6:26,27.
Of the people of Israel. -- Jdj 21:4.
Of Samuel. -- 1 Samuel 7:17.
Of David. -- 2 Samuel 24:21,25.
Of Jeroboam at Bethel. -- 1 Kings 12:33.
Of Ahaz. -- 2 Kings 16:10-12.
Of the Athenians. -- Ac 17:23.
For burnt-offering. -- Exodus 27:1-8.
For incense. -- Exodus 30:1-6.
Protection afforded by -- 1 Kings 1:50,51.

Afforded no protection to murderers -- Exodus 21:14; 1 Kings 2:18-34.

Altar of Burnt Offering, The
Dimensions, &c of -- Exodus 27:1; 38:1.
Horns on the corners of -- Exodus 27:2; 38:2.
Covered with brass -- Exodus 27:2.
All its vessels of brass -- Exodus 27:3; 38:3.

A net-working grate of brass placed in -- Exodus 27:4,5; 38:4.

Furnished with rings and staves -- Exodus 27:6,7; 38:5-7.

Made after a divine pattern -- Exodus 27:8.
Called
The brazen altar. -- Exodus 39:39; 1 Kings 8:64.
The altar of God. -- Psalm 43:4.
The altar of the Lord. -- Malachi 2:13.

Placed in the court before the door of the tabernacle -- Exodus 40:6,29.

Sanctified by God -- Exodus 29:44.

Anointed and sanctified with holy oil -- Exodus 40:10; Le 8:10,11.

Cleansed and purified with blood -- Exodus 29:36,37.
Was most holy -- Exodus 40:10.
Sanctified whatever touched it -- Exodus 29:37.

All sacrifices to be offered on -- Exodus 29:38-42; Isaiah 56:7.

All gifts to be presented at -- Matthew 5:23,24.

Nothing polluted or defective to be offered on -- Le 22:22; Malachi 1:7,8.

Offering at the dedication of -- Nu 7:1-89.
The fire upon
Came from before the Lord. -- Le 9:24.
Was continually burning. -- Le 6:13.
Consumed the sacrifices. -- Le 1:8,9.
Sacrifices bound to the horns of -- Psalm 118:27.

The blood of sacrifices put on the horns and poured at the foot of -- Exodus 29:12; Le 4:7,18,25; 8:15.

The priests
Alone to serve. -- Nu 18:3,7.
Derived support from. -- 1 Corinthians 9:13.
Ahaz removed and profaned -- 2 Kings 16:10-16.

The Jews condemned for swearing lightly by -- Matthew 23:18,19.

A type of Christ -- Hebrews 13:10.
Altar of Incense
Dimensions, &c of -- Exodus 30:1,2; 37:25.
Covered with Gold -- Exodus 30:3; 37:26.

Top of, surrounded with a crown of gold -- Exodus 30:3; 37:26.

Had four rings of gold under the crown for the staves -- Exodus 30:4; 37:27.

Staves of, covered with gold -- Exodus 30:5.
Called the golden altar -- Exodus 39:38.

Placed before the vail in the outer sanctuary -- Exodus 30:6; 40:5,26.

Said to be before the Lord -- Le 4:7; 1 Kings 9:25.
Anointed with holy oil -- Exodus 30:26,27.

The priest burned incense on every morning and evening -- Exodus 30:7,8.

No strange incense nor any sacrifice to be offered on -- Exodus 30:9.

Atonement made for, by the high priest once every year -- Exodus 30:10; Le 16:18,19.

The blood of all sin offerings put on the horns of -- Le 4:7,18.

Punishment for
Offering strange fire on. -- Le 10:1,2.
Unauthorised offering on. -- 2 Chronicles 26:16-19.

Covered by the priest before removal from the sanctuary -- Nu 4:11.

A type of Christ -- Re 8:3; 9:3.
Amalekites, The
Descent of -- Ge 36:12,16.
Character of
Wicked. -- 1 Samuel 15:18.
Oppressive. -- Jdj 10:12.
Warlike and Cruel. -- 1 Samuel 15:33.
Governed by Kings -- 1 Samuel 15:20,32.
A powerful and influential nation -- Nu 24:7.
Possessed cities -- 1 Samuel 15:5.
COUNTRY of
In the south of Canaan. -- Nu 13:29; 1 Samuel 27:8.
Extended from Havilah to Shur. -- 1 Samuel 15:7.
Was the scene of ancient warfare. -- Ge 14:7.
Part of the Kenites dwelt amongst -- 1 Samuel 15:6.
Were the first to oppose Israel -- Exodus 17:8.

Discomfited at Rephidim through the intercession of Moses -- Exodus 17:9-13.

Doomed to utter destruction for opposing Israel -- Exodus 17:14,16; De 25:19.

Their utter destruction foretold -- Nu 24:20.
Presumption of Israel punished by -- Nu 14:45.
United with Eglon against Israel -- Jdj 3:13.

Part of their possessions taken by Ephraim -- Jdj 5:14; 12:15.

With Midian, oppressed Israel -- Jdj 6:3-5.
Overcome by Gideon -- Jdj 6:33,34; 7:21,22.
Saul
Overcame, and delivered Israel. -- 1 Samuel 14:48.
Commissioned to destroy. -- 1 Samuel 15:1-3.
Massacred. -- 1 Samuel 15:4-8.

Condemned for not utterly destroying. -- 1 Samuel 15:9-26; 28:18.

Agag, king of, slain by Samuel -- 1 Samuel 15:32,33.
Invaded by David -- 1 Samuel 27:8,9.
Pillaged and burned Ziklag -- 1 Samuel 30:1,2.
Pursued and slain by David -- 1 Samuel 30:10-20.
Spoil taken from, consecrated -- 2 Samuel 8:11,12.
Confederated against Israel -- Psalm 83:7.

Remnant of, completely destroyed during the reign of Hezekiah -- 1 Chronicles 4:41-43.

Ambition
God condemns -- Ge 11:7; Isaiah 5:8.

Christ condemns -- Matthew 18:1,3,4; 20:25,26; 23:11,12.

Saints avoid -- Psalm 131:1,2.
Vanity of -- Job 20:5-9; 24:24; Psalm 49:11-20.
Leads to strife and contention -- James 4:1,2.

Punishment of -- Pr 17:19; Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 31:10,11; Ob 1:3,4.

Connected with
Pride. -- Habakkuk 2:5.
Covetousness. -- Habakkuk 2:8,9.
Cruelty. -- Habakkuk 2:12.
Exemplified
Adam and Eve. -- Ge 3:5,6.
Builders of Babel. -- Ge 11:4.
Miriam and Aaron. -- Nu 12:2.
Korah, &c. -- Nu 16:3.
Absalom. -- 2 Samuel 15:4; 18:18.
Adonijah. -- 1 Kings 1:5.
Sennacherib. -- 2 Kings 19:23.
Shebna. -- Isaiah 22:16.
Sons of Zebedee. -- Matthew 20:21.
Antichrist. -- 2 Thessalonians 2:4.
Diotrephes. -- 3 John 1:9.
Ammonites, The
Descent of -- Ge 19:38.
Called the
Children of Lot. -- De 2:19.
Children of Ammon. -- Jeremiah 25:21.
Governed by hereditary kings -- 2 Samuel 10:1.
Country of
Belonged to the Zamzummims. -- De 2:20,21.
Bordered on the Amorites. -- Nu 21:24.
as fertile. -- Jeremiah 49:4.
Well fortified. -- Nu 21:24.
Half of, given to the Gadites. -- Joshua 13:25.
Character of
Cruel and covetous. -- Am 1:13.
Proud and reproachful. -- Zephaniah 2:10.
Vindictive. -- Ezekiel 25:3,6.
Fond of ornaments. -- 2 Chronicles 20:25.
Idolatrous. -- Jdj 10:6; 1 Kings 11:7,33; 2 Kings 23:13.
Superstitious. -- Jeremiah 27:3,9.
Chief cities of
Rabbah. -- 2 Samuel 12:26,27; Jeremiah 49:3.
Ai. -- Jeremiah 49:3.
Jewish laws respecting

Perpetual exclusion from the congregation. -- De 23:3; Ne 13:1.

No covenant to made with. -- De 23:6.
Not to be distressed. -- De 2:19; 2 Chronicles 20:10.
Assisted Eglon against Israel -- Jdj 3:12,13.

With the Philistines oppressed Israel for eighteen years -- Jdj 10:6-9.

Jephthah raised up to deliver Israel from -- Jdj 10:15-18; 11:4-33.

Proposed a disgraceful treaty to Jabesh-gilead -- 1 Samuel 11:1-3.

Saul's victories over -- 1 Samuel 11:11; 14:47.

Ill-treated David's ambassadors -- 2 Samuel 10:1-4.

Hired the Syrians against David -- 2 Samuel 10:6.
Victories of Joab over -- 2 Samuel 10:7-14; 12:26-29.
The royal treasure of, taken -- 2 Samuel 12:30.
Of Rabbah reduced to hard bondage -- 2 Samuel 12:31.
Spoil of, consecrated to God -- 2 Samuel 8:11,12.

One of David's mighty men was of -- 2 Samuel 23:37.

Solomon intermarried with, and introduced idols of into Israel -- 1 Kings 11:1-5.

Confederated against Jehoshaphat -- 2 Chronicles 20:1; Psalm 83:7.

Miraculous defeat of -- 2 Chronicles 20:5-24.
Submitted to Uzziah -- 2 Chronicles 26:8.
Defeated by Jotham -- 2 Chronicles 27:5.
Seized upon the possessions of Gad -- Jeremiah 49:1.
Aided the Chaldeans against Judah -- 2 Kings 24:2.
Vexed the Jews after captivity -- Ne 4:3,7,8.

The Jews reprobated for intermarrying with -- Ezra 9:1-3; Ne 13:23-28.

Predictions respecting
Subjection to Babylon. -- Jeremiah 25:9-21; 27:3,6.

Destructions for hatred to Israel. -- Ezekiel 25:2-10; Zephaniah 2:8,9.

Punishment for oppressive cruelty. -- Jeremiah 49:1-5; Am 1:13-15.

Restoration. -- Jeremiah 49:6.
Subjection to the Jews. -- Isaiah 11:14.
Amorites, The
Descent of -- Ge 10:15,16; 1 Chronicles 1:13,14.

One of the seven nations of Canaan -- Ge 15:21; Exodus 3:8,17.

Governed by many independent kings -- Joshua 5:1; 9:10.

Kings of, great and powerful -- Psalm 136:18,20.

Originally inhabited a mountain district in the south -- Nu 13:29; De 1:7,20; Jdj 1:36.

Acquired an extensive territory from Moab east of Jordan -- Nu 21:26,30.

Had many and strong cities -- Nu 32:17,33.
Of gigantic strength and stature -- Am 2:9.
Character of
Profane and wicked. -- Ge 15:16.
Idolatrous. -- Joshua 24:15.
Defeated by Chedorlaomer, &c -- Ge 14:7.
Joined Abraham against the kings -- Ge 14:13,24.
Jacob took a portion from -- Ge 48:22.
Forbearance of God towards -- Ge 15:16.
Doomed to utter destruction -- De 20:17,18.

Refused a passage to Israel -- Nu 21:21-23; De 2:30.

Deprived of their eastern territory by Israel -- Nu 21:24-35.

Land of, given to Reubenites, &c -- Joshua 13:15-31.

Western kings of, confederated against Israel -- Joshua 10:1-5.

Miraculous overthrow of -- Joshua 10:11-14.
Kings of, degraded and slain -- Joshua 10:24-27.

The Gibeonites a tribe of, deceived Israel into a league -- 2 Samuel 21:2, Joshua 9:3-16.

The Israelites unable to expel, but extracted tribute from -- Jdj 1:34,35.

Had peace with Israel in the days of Samuel -- 1 Samuel 7:14.

Brought into bondage by Solomon -- 1 Kings 9:20,21.
Ahab followed the abominations of -- 1 Kings 21:26.
Manasseh exceeded abominations of -- 2 Kings 21:11.

The Jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with -- Ezra 9:1,2.

Descent from, illustrative of man's natural state -- Ezekiel 16:3.

Amusements and Pleasures, Worldly
Belong to the works of the flesh -- Ga 5:19,21.
Are transitory -- Job 21:12,13; Hebrews 11:25.
Are all vanity -- Ec 2:11.
Choke the word of God in the heart -- Lu 8:14.

Formed a part of idolatrous worship -- Exodus 32:4,6,19; 1 Corinthians 10:7; Jdj 16:23-25.

Lead to
Rejection of God. -- Job 21:14,15.
Poverty. -- Pr 21:17.

Disregard of the judgments and works of God. -- Isaiah 5:12; Am 6:1-6.

Terminate in sorrow -- Pr 14:13.

Are likely to lead to greater evil -- Job 1:5; Matthew 14:6-8.

The wicked seek for happiness in -- Ec 2:1,8.
Indulgence in
A proof of folly. -- Ec 7:4.

A characteristic of the wicked. -- Isaiah 47:8; Ephesians 4:17,19; 2 Timothy 3:4; Titus 3:3; 1 Peter 4:3.

A proof of spiritual death. -- 1 Timothy 5:6.
An abuse of riches. -- James 5:1,5.
Wisdom of abstaining from -- Ec 7:2,3.
Shunned by the saints -- 1 Peter 4:3.

Abstinence from, seems strange to the wicked -- 1 Peter 4:4.

Denounced by God -- Isaiah 5:11,12.
Punishment of -- Ec 11:9; 2 Peter 2:13.
Renunciation of, Exemplified
Moses. -- Hebrews 11:25.
Anakim, The
Descent of -- Nu 13:22; Joshua 15:13.
Were called
The sons of Anak. -- Nu 13:33.
The sons of the Anakim. -- De 1:28.
The children of the Anakims. -- De 9:2.
Divided into three tribes -- Joshua 15:14.
Inhabited the mountains of Judah -- Joshua 11:21.
Hebron, chief city of -- Joshua 14:15; 21:11.

Of gigantic strength and stature -- De 2:10,11,21.

Israel terrified by -- Nu 14:1; 13:33.

Hebron a possession of, given to Caleb for his faithfulness -- Joshua 14:6-14.

Driven from Hebron by Caleb -- Joshua 15:13,14.

Driven from Kirjathsepher or Debir by Othniel -- Joshua 15:15-17; Jdj 1:12,13.

Almost annihilated -- Joshua 11:21,22.
Angels
Created by God and Christ -- Ne 9:6; Colossians 1:16.

Worship God and Christ -- Ne 9:6; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:6.

Are ministering Spirits -- 1 Kings 19:5; Psalm 68:17; 104:4; Lu 16:22; Ac 12:7-11; 27:23; Hebrews 1:7,14.

Communicate the will of God and Christ -- Da 8:16,17; 9:21-23; 10:11; 12:6,7; Matthew 2:13,20; Lu 1:19,28; Ac 5:20; 8:26; 10:5; 27:23; Re 1:1.

Obey the will of God -- Psalm 103:20; Matthew 6:10.

Execute the purposes of God -- Nu 22:22; Psalm 103:21; Matthew 13:39-42; 28:2; Joh 5:4; Re 5:2.

Execute the judgments of God -- 2 Samuel 24:16; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalm 35:5,6; Ac 12:23; Re 16:1.

Celebrate the praises of God -- Job 38:7; Psalm 148:2; Isaiah 6:3; Lu 2:13,14; Re 5:11,12; 7:11,12.

The law given by the ministration of -- Psalm 68:17; Ac 7:53; Hebrews 2:2.

Announced
The conception of Christ. -- Matthew 1:20,21; Lu 1:31.
The birth of Christ. -- Lu 2:10-12.

The resurrection of Christ. -- Matthew 28:5-7; Lu 24:23.

The ascension and second coming of Christ. -- Ac 1:11.

The conception of John the Baptist. -- Lu 1:13,36.

Minister to Christ -- Matthew 4:11; Lu 22:43; John 1:51.

Are subject to Christ -- Ephesians 1:21; Colossians 1:16; 2:10; 1 Peter 3:22.

Shall execute the purposes of Christ -- Matthew 13:41; 24:31.

Shall attend Christ at his second coming -- Matthew 16:27; 25:31; Mr 8:38; 2 Thessalonians 1:7.

Know and delight in the gospel of Christ -- Ephesians 3:9,10; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:12.

Ministration of, obtained by prayer -- Matthew 26:53; Ac 12:5,7.

Rejoice over every repentant sinner -- Lu 15:7,10.

Have charge over the children of God -- Psalm 34:7; 91:11,12; Da 6:22; Matthew 18:10.

Are of different orders -- Isaiah 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Peter 3:22; Jude 1:9; Re 12:7.

Not to be worshipped -- Colossians 2:18; Re 19:10; 22:9.
Are examples of meekness -- 2 Peter 2:11; Jude 1:9.
Are wise -- 2 Samuel 14:20.
Are mighty -- Psalm 103:20.
Are holy -- Matthew 25:31.
Are elect -- 1 Timothy 5:21.
Are innumerable -- Job 25:3; Hebrews 12:22.
Anger
Forbidden -- Ec 7:9; Matthew 5:22; Ro 12:19.
A work of the flesh -- Ga 5:20.

A characteristic of fools -- Pr 12:16; 14:29; 27:3; Ec 7:9.

Connected with
Pride. -- Pr 21:24.
Cruelty. -- Ge 49:7; Pr 27:3,4.
Clamour and evil-speaking. -- Ephesians 4:31.
Malice and blasphemy. -- Colossians 3:8.
Strife and contention. -- Pr 21:19; 29:22; 30:33.

Brings its own punishment -- Job 5:2; Pr 19:19; 25:28.

Grievous words stir up -- Jdj 12:4; 2 Samuel 19:43; Pr 15:1.

Should not betray us into sin -- Psalm 37:8; Ephesians 4:26.

In prayer be free from -- 1 Timothy 2:8.
May be averted by wisdom -- Pr 29:8.
Meekness pacifies -- Pr 15:1; Ec 10:4.

Children should not be provoked to -- Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21.

Be slow to -- Pr 15:18; 16:32; 19:11; Titus 1:7; James 1:19.

Avoid those given to -- Ge 49:6; Pr 22:24.
Justifiable, Exemplified
Our Lord. -- Mr 3:5.
Jacob. -- Ge 31:36.
Moses. -- Exodus 11:8; 32:19; Le 10:16; Nu 16:15.
Nehemiah. -- Ne 5:6; 13:17,25.
Sinful, Exemplified
Cain. -- Ge 4:5,6.
Esau. -- Ge 27:45.
Simeon and Levi. -- Ge 49:5-7.
Moses. -- Nu 20:10,11.
Balaam. -- Nu 22:27.
Saul. -- 1 Samuel 20:30.
Ahab. -- 1 Kings 21:4.
Naaman. -- 2 Kings 5:11.
Asa. -- 2 Chronicles 16:10.
Uzziah. -- 2 Chronicles 26:19.
Haman. -- Es 3:5.
Nebuchadnezzar. -- Da 3:13.
Jonah. -- Jonah 4:4.
Herod. -- Matthew 2:16.
Jews. -- Lu 4:28.
High Priest, &c. -- Ac 5:17; 7:54.

Anger of God, The
Averted by Christ -- Lu 2:11,14; Ro 5:9; 2 Corinthians 5:18,19; Eph
2:14,17; Colossians 1:20; 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

Is averted from them that believe -- John 3:14-18; Ro 3:25; 5:1.

Is averted upon confession of sin and repentance -- Job 33:27,28; Psalm 106:43-45; Jeremiah 3:12,13; 18:7,8; 31:18-20; Joel 2:12-14; Lu 15:18-20.

Is slow -- Psalm 103:8; Isaiah 48:9; Jonah 4:2; Na 1:3.

Is righteous -- Psalm 58:10,11; La 1:18; Ro 2:6,8; 3:5,6; Re 16:6,7.

The justice of, not to be questioned -- Ro 9:18,20,22.

Manifested in terrors -- Exodus 14:24; Psalm 76:6-8; Jeremiah 10:10; La 2:20-22.

Manifested in judgments and afflictions -- Job 21:17; Psalm 78:49-51; 90:7; Isaiah 9:19; Jeremiah 7:20; Ezekiel 7:19; Hebrews 3:17.

Cannot be resisted -- Job 9:13; 14:13; Psalm 76:7; Na 1:6.

Aggravated by continual provocation -- Nu 32:14.

Specially reserved for the day of wrath -- Zephaniah 1:14-18; Matthew 25:41; Ro 2:5,8; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; Re 6:17; 11:18; 19:15.

Against

The wicked. -- Psalm 7:11; 21:8,9; Isaiah 3:8; 13:9; Na 1:2,3; Ro 1:18; 2:8; Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 3:6.

Those who forsake him. -- Ezra 8:22; Isaiah 1:4.
Unbelief. -- Psalm 78:21,22; Hebrews 3:18,19; John 3:36.

Impenitence. -- Psalm 7:12; Pr 1:30,31; Isaiah 9:13,14; Ro 2:5.

Apostasy. -- Hebrews 10:26,27.

Idolatry. -- De 29:20,27,28; 32:19,20,22; Joshua 23:16; 2 Kings 22:17; Psalm 78:58,59; Jeremiah 44:3.

Sin, in saints. -- Psalm 89:30-32; 90:7-9; 99:8; 102:9,10; Isaiah 47:6.

Extreme, against those who oppose the gospel -- Psalm 2:2,3,5; 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

Folly of provoking -- Jeremiah 7:19; 1 Corinthians 10:22.
To be dreaded -- Psalm 2:12; 76:7; 90:11; Matthew 10:28.

To be deprecated -- Exodus 32:11; Psalm 6:1; 38:1; 74:1,2; Isaiah 64:9.

Removal of, should be prayed for -- Psalm 39:10; 79:5; 80:4; Da 9:16; Habakkuk 3:2.

Tempered with mercy to saints -- Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 26:20; 54:8; 57:15,16; Jeremiah 30:11; Micah 7:11.

To be born with submission -- 2 Samuel 24:17; La 3:39,43; Micah 7:9.

Should lead to repentance -- Isaiah 42:24,25; Jeremiah 4:8.

Exemplified against
The old world. -- Ge 7:21-23.
Builders of Babel. -- Ge 11:8.
Cities of the plain. -- Ge 19:24,25.

Egyptians. -- Exodus 7:20; 8:6,16,24; 9:3,9,23; 10:13,22; 12:29; 14:27.

Israelites. -- Exodus 32:35; Nu 11:1,33; 14:40-45; 21:6; 25:9; 2 Samuel 24:1,15.

Enemies of Israel. -- 1 Samuel 5:6; 7:10.
Nadab, &c. -- Le 10:2.
The Spies. -- Nu 14:37.
Korah, &c. -- Nu 16:31,35.
Aaron and Miriam. -- Nu 12:9,10.
Five Kings. -- Joshua 10:25.
Abimelech. -- Jdj 9:56.
Men of Bethshemesh. -- 1 Samuel 6:19.
Saul. -- 1 Samuel 31:6.
Uzzah. -- 2 Samuel 6:7.
Saul's family. -- 2 Samuel 21:1.
Sennacherib. -- 2 Kings 19:28,35,37.
Anointing
With oil -- Psalm 92:10.
With ointment -- John 11:2.
Was used for
Decorating the person. -- Ru 3:3.
Refreshing the body. -- 2 Chronicles 28:15.
Purifying the body. -- Es 2:12; Isaiah 57:9.
Curing the sick. -- Mr 6:13; James 5:14.
Healing wounds. -- Isaiah 1:6; Lu 10:34.
Preparing weapons for war. -- Isaiah 21:5.

Preparing the dead for burial. -- Matthew 26:12; Mr 16:1; Lu 23:56.

The Jews were very fond of. -- Pr 27:9; Am 6:6.
Was applied to
The head. -- Psalm 23:5; Ec 9:8.
The face. -- Psalm 104:15.
The feet. -- Lu 7:38,39; John 12:3.
The eyes. -- Re 3:18.
Ointment for
Richly perfumed. -- Song of Solomon 4:10; John 12:3.
Most expensive. -- 2 Kings 20:13; Am 6:6; John 12:3,5.
Prepared by the apothecary. -- Ec 10:1.
An article of commerce. -- Ezekiel 27:17; Re 18:13.

Neglected in times of affliction. -- 2 Samuel 12:20; 14:2; Da 10:3.

Neglect of, to guests, a mark of disrespect -- Lu 7:46.

A token of joy -- Ec 9:7,8.

Deprivation of, threatened as a punishment -- De 28:40; Micah 6:15.

Why recommended by Christ in times of Fasting -- Matthew 6:17,18.

Anointing of the Holy Spirit
Is from God -- 2 Corinthians 1:21.
That christ should receive
Foretold. -- Psalm 45:7; Isaiah 61:1; Da 9:24.

Fulfilled. -- Lu 4:18,21; Ac 4:27; 10:38; Hebrews 1:9.

God preserves those who receive -- Psalm 18:50; 20:6; 89:20-23.

Saints receive -- Isaiah 61:3; 1 John 2:20.
Is abiding in saints -- 1 John 2:27.
Guides into all truth -- 1 John 2:27.

Typified -- Exodus 40:13-15; Le 8:12; 1 Samuel 16:13; 1 Kings 19:16.

Anointing, Sacred
Antiquity of -- Ge 28:18; 35:14.
Consecrates to God's service -- Exodus 30:29.
Persons who received
Prophets. -- 1 Kings 19:16; Isaiah 61:1.
Priests. -- Exodus 40:13-15.
Kings. -- Jdj 9:8; 1 Samuel 9:16; 1 Kings 1:34.
Things which received
Tabernacle, &c. -- Exodus 30:26,27; 40:9.
Brazen altar. -- Exodus 29:36; 40:10.
Brazen laver. -- Exodus 40:11.
Those who partook of
Protected by God. -- 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15.

Not to be injured or insulted. -- 1 Samuel 24:6; 26:9; 2 Samuel 1:14,15; 19:21.

Oil or ointment for
Divinely prescribed. -- Exodus 30:23-25.
Compounded by the priests. -- 1 Chronicles 9:30.
An holy anointing oil for ever. -- Exodus 30:25,31.
Not to be imitated. -- Exodus 30:32.
To be put on no stranger. -- Exodus 30:33.
Jews condemned for imitating. -- Ezekiel 23:41.
Illustrative of the anointing

Of Christ with the Holy Spirit. -- Psalm 45:7; Isaiah 61:1; Lu 4:18.

Of saints with the Holy Spirit. -- 1 John 2:27.
Antichrist
Denies the Father and the Son -- 1 John 2:22.

Denies the incarnation of Christ -- 1 John 4:3; 2 John 1:7.

Spirit of, prevalent in apostolic times -- 1 John 2:18.

Deceit, a characteristic of -- 2 John 1:7.
Apostates
Described -- De 13:13; Hebrews 3:12.
Persecution tends to make -- Matthew 24:9,10; Lu 8:13.
A worldly spirit tends to make -- 2 Timothy 4:10.
Never belonged to Christ -- 1 John 2:19.

Saints do not become -- Psalm 44:18,19; Hebrews 6:9; 10:39.

It is impossible to restore -- Hebrews 6:4-6.

Guilt and punishment of -- Zephaniah 1:4-6; Hebrews 10:25-31,39; 2 Peter 2:17,20-22.

Cautions against becoming -- Hebrews 3:12; 2 Peter 3:17.

Shall abound in the latter days -- Matthew 24:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1-3.

Exemplified
Amaziah. -- 2 Chronicles 25:14,27.
Professed disciples. -- John 6:66.
Hymenaeus and Alexander. -- 1 Timothy 1:19,20.

Apostles, The Christ pre-eminently called "The Apostle" -- Hebrews 3:1.

Ordained by Christ -- Mr 3:14; John 15:16.
Received their title from Christ -- Lu 6:13.
Called by
God. -- 1 Corinthians 1:1; 12:28; Ga 1:1,15,16.
Christ. -- Matthew 10:1; Mr 3:13; Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5.
The Holy Spirit. -- Ac 20:24; Ro 1:5.
Were unlearned men -- Ac 4:13.
Selected from obscure stations -- Matthew 4:18.

Sent first to the house of Israel -- Matthew 10:5,6; Lu 24:47; Ac 13:46.

Sent to preach the gospel to all nations -- Matthew 28:19,20; Mr 16:15; 2 Timothy 1:11.

Christ always present with -- Matthew 28:20.

Warned against a timid profession of Christ -- Matthew 10:27-33.

The Holy Spirit given to -- John 20:22; Ac 2:1-4; 9:17.

Guided by the Spirit into all truth -- John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13.

Instructed by the Spirit to answer adversaries -- Matthew 10:19,20; Lu 12:11,12.

Specially devoted to the office of the ministry -- Ac 6:4; 20:27.

Humility urged upon -- Matthew 20:26,27; Mr 9:33-37; Lu 22:24-30.

Self-denial urged upon -- Matthew 10:37-39.
Mutual love urged upon -- John 15:17.

Equal authority given to each of -- Matthew 16:19; 18:18; 2 Corinthians 11:5.

Were not of the world -- John 15:19; 17:16.

Were hated by the world -- Matthew 10:22; 24:9; John 15:18.

Persecutions and sufferings of -- Matthew 10:16,18; Lu 21:16; John 15:20; 16:2.

Saw Christ in the flesh -- Lu 1:2; Ac 1:22; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 1 John 1:1.

Witnesses of the resurrection and ascension of Christ -- Lu 24:33-41,51; Ac 1:2-9; 10:40,41; 1 Corinthians 15:8.

Empowered to work miracles -- Matthew 10:1,8; Mr 16:20; Lu 9:1; Ac 2:43.

Ark of the Covenant
Dimensions, &c of -- Exodus 25:10; 37:1.
Entirely covered with gold -- Exodus 25:11; 37:2.
Surrounded with a crown of gold -- Exodus 25:11.

Furnished with rings and staves -- Exodus 25:12-15; 37:3-5.

Tables of testimony alone placed in -- Exodus 25:16,21; 1 Kings 8:9,21; 2 Chronicles 5:10; Hebrews 9:4.

Mercy-seat laid upon -- Exodus 25:21; 26:34.

Placed in the Holy of Holies -- Exodus 26:33; 40:21; Hebrews 9:3,4.

The pot of manna and Aaron's rod laid up before -- Hebrews 9:4; Exodus 16:33,34; Nu 17:10.

A copy of the law laid in the side of -- De 31:26.

Anointed with sacred oil -- Exodus 30:26.

Covered with the vail by the priests before removal -- Nu 4:5,6.

Was called the
Ark of God. -- 1 Samuel 3:3.

Ark of God's strength. -- 2 Chronicles 6:41; Psalm 132:8.

Ark of the covenant of the Lord. -- Nu 10:33.
Ark of the testimony. -- Exodus 30:6; Nu 7:89.

A symbol of the presence and glory of God -- Nu 14:43,44; Joshua 1:6; 1 Samuel 14:18,19; Psalm 132:8.

Esteemed the glory of Israel -- 1 Samuel 4:21,22.
Was holy -- 2 Chronicles 35:3.
Sanctified its resting place -- 2 Chronicles 8:11.

The Israelites enquired of the Lord before -- Joshua 7:6-9; Jdj 20:27; 1 Chronicles 13:3.

Was carried

By priests of Levites alone. -- De 10:8; Joshua 3:14; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Chronicles 15:2.

Before the Israelites in their journeys. -- Nu 10:33; Joshua 3:6.

Sometimes to the camp in war. -- 1 Samuel 4:4,5.

Profanation of, punished -- Nu 4:5,15; 1 Samuel 6:19; 1 Chronicles 15:13.

Protecting of, rewarded -- 1 Chronicles 13:14.
Captured by the Philistines -- 1 Samuel 4:11.
Miracles connected with
Jordan divided. -- Joshua 4:7.
Fall of the walls of Jericho. -- Joshua 6:6-20.
Fall of Dagon. -- 1 Samuel 5:1-4.
Philistines plagued. -- 1 Samuel 5:6-12.
Manner of its restoration. -- 1 Samuel 6:1-18.
At Kirjath-jearim twenty years -- 1 Samuel 7:1,2.

Removed from Kirjath-jearim to the house of Obed-edom -- 2 Samuel 6:1-11.

David made a tent for -- 2 Samuel 6:17; 1 Chronicles 15:1.

Brought into the city of David -- 2 Samuel 6:12-15; 1 Chronicles 15:25-28.

Brought by Solomon into the temple with great solemnity -- 1 Kings 8:1-6; 2 Chronicles 5:2-9.

A type of Christ -- Psalm 40:8; Re 11:19.
Armies
Antiquity of -- Ge 14:1-8.
Ancient, often numerous -- Joshua 11:4; 1 Samuel 13:5.

Of different nations often confederated -- Joshua 9:2; 10:5; Jdj 3:13; 1 Kings 20:1.

Troops often hired for -- 1 Chronicles 19:7; 2 Chronicles 25:6.
Were composed of
Bowmen and slingers. -- 1 Chronicles 12:2; Jeremiah 4:29.
Spearmen or heavy troops. -- Psalm 68:30; Ac 23:23.
Cavalry. -- Exodus 14:9; 1 Kings 20:20.
War chariots. -- Joshua 17:16; Jdj 4:3.

Often consisted of the whole effective strength of nations -- Nu 21:23; 1 Samuel 29:1.

Furnished with standards -- Song of Solomon 6:4; Isaiah 10:18; Jeremiah 4:21.

Accompanied by beasts of burden and wagons for baggage -- Jdj 7:12; 2 Kings 7:7; Ezekiel 23:2.

Generally in three divisions -- Ge 14:15; Job 1:17.

Were led by
Kings in person. -- 2 Kings 18:13; 25:1.
Experienced captains. -- 2 Kings 18:17,24.
Called the
Wings of a nation. -- Isaiah 8:8; Jeremiah 48:40.
Power of Kings. -- 2 Chronicles 32:9.
Hosts. -- Joshua 10:5; Jdj 8:10.
Bands. -- 2 Kings 24:2; 1 Chronicles 7:4.
Began their campaigns in the spring -- 2 Samuel 11:1.
Often went on foreign service -- Jeremiah 5:15; 50:3.
Marched
Often in open line. -- Habakkuk 1:6,8.
With order and precision. -- Isaiah 5:27; Joel 2:7,8.
With rapidity. -- Jeremiah 48:40; Habakkuk 1:8.
With noise and tumult. -- Isaiah 17:12,13; Joel 2:5.
Employed in
Fighting battles. -- 1 Samuel 17:2,3; 1 Chronicles 19:17.
Besieging cities. -- De 20:12; Isaiah 29:3.
Assaulting cities. -- Joshua 7:3,4; Jdj 9:45.

Often surprised their enemies -- Joshua 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:15; Jeremiah 51:12.

Commenced battles with a shout -- 1 Samuel 17:20; 2 Chronicles 13:15; Jeremiah 51:14.

Toil and fatigue often endured by -- Ezekiel 29:18.
Divided the spoil -- Exodus 15:9; Zechariah 14:1.
Sent out foraging parties -- 2 Kings 5:2.

Exercised savage cruelties on the vanquished -- Jeremiah 50:42; La 5:11-13; Am 1:13.

Frequently the instrument of God's vengeance -- Isaiah 13:5.

In latter ages received pay -- Lu 3:14; 1 Corinthians 9:7.
Encamped
In the open fields. -- 2 Samuel 11:11; 1 Chronicles 11:15.
Before cities. -- Joshua 10:5; 1 Samuel 11:1.
Fear occasioned by -- Nu 22:3; Jeremiah 6:25.
Devastation occasioned by -- Isaiah 37:18; Jeremiah 5:17.
Often destroyed by

Their enemies. -- Exodus 17:13; Joshua 10:10,20; Jdj 11:33; 2 Samuel 18:7; 1 Kings 20:21.

Themselves through divine intervention. -- Jdj 7:22; 1 Samuel 14:15,16; 2 Chronicles 20:23.

Supernatural means. -- Joshua 10:11; 2 Kings 19:35.
Brought their idols with them. -- 1 Chronicles 14:12.
Compared to
Whirlwinds. -- Jeremiah 25:32.
Waters of a river. -- Isaiah 8:7.
Caterpillars. -- Jeremiah 51:14,27.
Grasshoppers. -- Jdj 6:3-5; 7:12.
Locusts. -- Isaiah 33:4; Re 9:3,7.
Flies. -- Isaiah 7:18,19.
Clouds. -- Ezekiel 38:9-16.
Overflowing torrents. -- Isaiah 28:2; Da 11:10,26.
Illustrative of

Multitudes of angels. -- 1 Kings 22:19; Psalm 148:2; Da 4:35; Matthew 26:53.

The Church. -- Da 8:10-13; Song of Solomon 6:4,10.
Numerous and heavy afflictions. -- Job 19:12.
Armies of Israel, The
First mention of -- Exodus 7:4.
Collected by
Sound of trumpets. -- Jdj 3:27; 6:34.
Special messengers. -- Jdj 6:35; 2 Samuel 20:14.

Extraordinary means. -- Jdj 19:29; 20:1; 1 Samuel 11:7.

Enroled by the chief scribe -- 2 Kings 25:19.
Called
The host. -- De 23:9; 1 Samuel 28:19.
The armies of the living God. -- 1 Samuel 17:26.
Composed of infantry. -- Nu 11:21; Jdj 5:15.

Horsemen and chariots introduced into, after David's reign. -- 1 Kings 1:5; 4:26.

Divided into
Three divisions. -- Jdj 7:16; 1 Samuel 11:11.
Van and rear. -- Joshua 6:9.

Companies of thousands, &c. -- Nu 31:14; 2 Kings 1:9,11; 1 Chronicles 13:1; 27:1.

Commanded by the captain of the host -- 2 Samuel 2:8; 17:25; 20:23.

Often led by the king in person -- 1 Samuel 8:20; 15:4,5; 2 Samuel 12:29; 1 Kings 22:1-53.

Inferior officers of, appointed by
The chief officers. -- De 20:9.
The king. -- 2 Samuel 18:1; 2 Chronicles 25:5.
The captain of the host. -- 2 Samuel 18:11; 2 Kings 4:13.
Persons liable to serve in -- Nu 1:2,3.
Persons exempted from serving in
Who had built a house. -- De 20:5.
Who had planted a vineyard. -- De 20:6.
Who were lately betrothed. -- De 20:7.
Who were newly married. -- De 24:5.
Refusing to join, stigmatised -- Jdj 5:15-17.

Refusing to join, often punished -- Jdj 21:5,8-11; 1 Samuel 11:7.

The fearful allowed to leave -- De 20:8; Jdj 7:3.

Sometimes consisted of the whole nation -- Jdj 20:11; 1 Samuel 11:7.

Strict discipline observed in -- Joshua 7:16-21; 1 Samuel 14:24-44.

Educated in the art of war -- Isaiah 2:4; Micah 4:3.

Often supplied with arms from public armouries -- 2 Chronicles 11:12; 26:14.

Before going to war

Were numbered and reviewed. -- 2 Samuel 18:1,2,4; 1 Kings 10:15,27.

Required to keep from iniquity. -- De 23:9.
Consulted the Lord. -- Jdj 1:1; 20:27,28.
Encouraged by their commanders. -- 2 Chronicles 20:20.

Ark of God frequently brought with -- Joshua 6:6,7; 1 Samuel 4:4,5; 2 Samuel 11:11; 15:24.

Attended by priest with trumpets -- Nu 10:9; 31:6; 2 Chronicles 13:13,14.

Praises of God often sung before -- 2 Chronicles 20:21,22.

Often disposed to battle with Judgment, &c -- 2 Samuel 10:9.

Bravery and fidelity in, rewarded -- Joshua 15:16; 1 Samuel 17:25; 18:17; 2 Samuel 18:11; 1 Chronicles 11:6.

Men selected from, for difficult enterprises -- Exodus 17:9; Nu 31:5,6; Joshua 7:4; 8:3; Jdj 7:5,6; 2 Samuel 17:1.

Directed in their movements by God -- Joshua 8:1,2; Jdj 1:2; 2 Samuel 5:25; 1 Chronicles 14:16.

With the aid of God all-powerful -- Le 26:3,7,8; De 7:24; 32:30; Joshua 1:5.

Without God easily overcome -- Le 26:17; Nu 14:42,45.

Mode of supplying
Food brought by themselves. -- Joshua 1:11.
Food sent by their families. -- 1 Samuel 17:17.
Contribution levied. -- Jdj 8:5; 1 Samuel 25:4-8.
By presents. -- 2 Samuel 17:27-29.

Congratulated on returning victorious -- 1 Samuel 18:6,7; Exodus 15:1-21.

Purified on returning from war -- Nu 31:19-24.
Disbanded after war -- 1 Samuel 13:2; 1 Kings 22:36.

Part of, retained in times of peace by the kings -- 1 Samuel 13:1,2; 1 Chronicles 27:1-15.

Arms, Military Made of iron, steel, or brass -- Job 20:24; 1 Samuel 17:5,6.

Offensive
Sword. -- Jdj 20:15; Ezekiel 32:27.
Two-edged sword. -- Psalm 149:6; Pr 5:4.
Dagger. -- Jdj 3:16,21,22.
Dart or javelin. -- 1 Samuel 18:10,11; 2 Samuel 18:14.
Spear or lance. -- 1 Samuel 26:7; Jeremiah 50:42.
Battle-axe. -- Ezekiel 26:9; Jeremiah 51:20.
Bow and arrows. -- Ge 48:22; 1 Kings 22:34.
Sling. -- 1 Samuel 17:50; 2 Kings 3:25.
Hand staff. -- Matthew 26:47.
Called weapons of war. -- 2 Samuel 1:27.
Called instruments of war. -- 1 Chronicles 12:33,37.
Called instruments of death. -- Psalm 7:13.
Defensive
Helmet. -- 1 Samuel 17:5,38; 2 Chronicles 26:14.

Coat of mail, breastplate, habergeon, or brigandine. -- 1 Samuel 17:5,38; Exodus 28:32; Jeremiah 46:4; Re 9:9.

Girdle. -- 1 Samuel 18:4; 2 Samuel 18:11.
Target. -- 1 Samuel 17:6.
Greaves. -- 1 Samuel 17:6.
Shield. -- 1 Kings 10:16,17; 14:26,27.
Buckler. -- 1 Chronicles 5:18; Ezekiel 26:8.
Called harness. -- 1 Kings 22:34.
Called armour. -- Lu 11:22.
For sieges
Battering Rams. -- 2 Samuel 20:15; Ezekiel 4:2.
Engines for casting stones, &c. -- 2 Chronicles 26:15.
Not worn in ordinary times -- 1 Samuel 21:8.
Put on at the first alarm -- Isaiah 8:9; Jeremiah 46:3,4.
Armouries built for -- 2 Kings 20:13; Song of Solomon 4:4.
Great stores of, prepared -- 2 Chronicles 32:5.
Were provided
By individuals themselves. -- 1 Chronicles 12:33,37.
From the public arsenals. -- 2 Chronicles 11:12; 26:14.
Often given as presents -- 1 Kings 10:25.
Before using
Tried and proved. -- 1 Samuel 17:39.
Burnished. -- Jeremiah 46:4; Ezekiel 21:9-11,28.
Anointed. -- Isaiah 21:5.

Part of, borne by armour-bearers -- Jdj 9:54; 1 Samuel 14:1; 16:21.

Hung of the walls of cities -- Ezekiel 27:10,11.
Of the vanquished
Taken off them. -- 2 Samuel 2:21; Lu 11:22.
Sometimes kept as trophies. -- 1 Samuel 17:54.
Sometime burned. -- Ezekiel 39:9,10.

Of conquered nations taken away to prevent rebellion -- Jdj 5:8; 1 Samuel 13:19-22.

Inferior to wisdom -- Ec 9:18.
Illustrative of

Spiritual armour. -- Ro 13:12; 2 Corinthians 6:7; Ephesians 6:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:8.

Spiritual weapons. -- 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:17.
Judgments of God. -- Isaiah 13:5; Jeremiah 50:25.
Arrows
Deadly and destructive weapons -- Pr 26:18.
Called shafts -- Isaiah 49:2.
Sharp -- Psalm 120:4; Isaiah 5:28.
Bright and polished -- Isaiah 49:2; Jeremiah 51:11.
Sometimes poisoned -- Job 6:4.

Carried in a quiver -- Ge 27:3; Isaiah 49:2; Jeremiah 5:16; La 3:13.

Discharged
From a bow. -- Psalm 11:2; Isaiah 7:24.
From engines. -- 2 Chronicles 26:15.
At a mark for amusement. -- 1 Samuel 20:20-22.
At the beasts of the earth. -- Ge 27:3.
Against enemies. -- 2 Kings 19:32; Jeremiah 50:14.
With great force. -- Nu 24:8; 2 Kings 9:24.
Fleetness of, alluded to -- Zechariah 9:14.
The ancients divined by -- Ezekiel 21:21.
Illustrative
Of Christ. -- Isaiah 49:2.
Of the word of Christ. -- Psalm 45:5.

Of God's judgment. -- De 32:23-42; Psalm 7:13; 21:12; 64:7; Ezekiel 5:16.

Of severe afflictions. -- Job 6:4; Psalm 38:2.
Of bitter words. -- Psalm 64:3.
Of slanderous tongues. -- Jeremiah 9:8.
Of false witnesses. -- Pr 25:18.
Of devices of the wicked. -- Psalm 11:2.
Of young children. -- Psalm 127:5.
Of lightnings. -- Psalm 77:17,18; Habakkuk 3:11.
(Broken), of destruction of power. -- Psalm 76:3.

(Falling from the hand), of the paralysing power. -- Ezekiel 39:3.

Arts of The
Apothecary or perfumer -- Exodus 30:25,35.
Armourer -- 1 Samuel 8:12.
Baker -- Ge 40:1; 1 Samuel 8:13.
Brick-maker -- Ge 11:3; Exodus 5:7,8,18.
Brazier -- Ge 4:22; 2 Timothy 4:14.
Blacksmith -- Ge 4:22; 1 Samuel 13:19.
Carver -- Exodus 31:5; 1 Kings 6:18.
Carpenter -- 2 Samuel 5:11; Mr 6:3.
Calker -- Ezekiel 27:9,27.
Confectioner -- 1 Samuel 8:13.
Dyer -- Exodus 25:5.
Embroiderer -- Exodus 35:35; 38:23.
Embalmer -- Ge 50:2,3,26.
Engraver -- Exodus 28:11; Isaiah 49:16; 2 Corinthians 3:7.
Founder -- Jdj 17:4; Jeremiah 10:9.
Fuller -- 2 Kings 18:17; Mr 9:3.
Gardener -- Jeremiah 29:5; John 20:15.
Goldsmith -- Isaiah 40:19.
Husbandman -- Ge 4:2; 9:20.
Mariner, &c -- Ezekiel 27:8,9.
Mason -- 2 Samuel 5:11; 2 Chronicles 24:12.
Musician -- 1 Samuel 18:6; 1 Chronicles 15:16.
Potter -- Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:3; La 4:2; Zechariah 11:13.
Refiner of metals -- 1 Chronicles 28:18; Malachi 3:2,3.
Rope maker -- Jdj 16:11.
Silversmith -- Ac 19:24.
Stone cutter -- Exodus 20:25; 1 Chronicles 22:15.
Ship builder -- 1 Kings 9:26.
Smelter of metals -- Job 28:2.
Spinner -- Exodus 35:25; Pr 31:19.
Tailor -- Exodus 28:3.
Tanner -- Ac 9:43; 10:6.
Tent-maker -- Ge 4:20; Ac 18:3.
Weaver -- Exodus 35:35; John 19:23.
Wine-maker -- Ne 13:15; Isaiah 63:3.
Writer -- Jdj 5:14.

Ascension of Christ, The Prophecies respecting -- Psalm 24:7; 68:18; Ephesians 4:7,8.

Foretold by himself -- John 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17.

Forty days after his resurrection -- Ac 1:3.
Described -- Ac 1:9.
From Mount Olivet -- Lu 24:50; Mr 11:1; Ac 1:12.
While blessing his disciples -- Lu 24:50.
When he had atoned for sin -- Hebrews 9:12; 10:12.
Was triumphant -- Psalm 68:18.

Was to supreme power and dignity -- Lu 24:26; Ephesians 1:20,21; 1 Peter 3:22.

As the forerunner of his people -- Hebrews 6:20.
To intercede -- Ro 8:34; Hebrews 9:24.
To send the Holy Spirit -- John 16:7; Ac 2:33.
To receive gifts for men -- Psalm 68:18; Ephesians 4:8,11.
To prepare a place for his people -- John 14:2.

His second coming shall be in like manner as -- Ac 1:10,11.

Typified -- Le 16:15; Hebrews 6:20; 9:7,9,12.

Asher, the Tribe Of Descended form Jacob's eighth son -- Ge 30:12,13.

Predictions concerning -- Ge 49:20; De 33:24,25.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:40,41.
Persons selected from
To number the people. -- Nu 1:13.
To spy out the land. -- Nu 13:13.
To divide the land. -- Nu 34:27.

The centre of the fourth division of Israel in its journeys -- Nu 10:25,26.

Encamped next to, and under the standard of Dan, north of the tabernacles -- Nu 2:25,27.

Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:72-77.
Families of -- Nu 26:44-47.
Strength of on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:47.

On Ebal, said amen to the curses of the law -- De 27:13.

Bounds of their inheritance -- Joshua 19:24-31.
Bordered on the sea -- Joshua 19:29; Jdj 5:17.

Did not fully drive out Canaanites -- Jdj 1:31,32.

Reproved for not aiding against Sisera -- Jdj 5:17.

Assisted Gideon against the Midianites -- Jdj 6:35; 7:23.

Some of, at coronation of David -- 1 Chronicles 12:36.
Officers place over, by Solomon -- 1 Kings 4:16.

Aided in Hezekiah's reformation -- 2 Chronicles 30:11.

Remarkable persons of -- 1 Chronicles 7:30-40; Lu 2:36.
Asp, or Adder
Dangerous to travellers -- Ge 49:17.
Described as
Venomous. -- Job 20:14,16.
Not to be charmed. -- Psalm 58:5.
Illustrative

Of obstinate rejecters of God's Word. -- Psalm 58:4,5.

Of the enemies of God's people. -- Psalm 91:13.

(Venom of), of the speech of the wicked -- Psalm 140:3; Ro 3:13.

(Venom of), of injurious effects of wine -- De 32:33; Pr 23:32.

(Deprived of its venom), of the effects of conversion -- Isaiah 11:8,9.

Ass, the Domestic
Unclean -- Le 11:2,3,26; Exodus 13:13.
Described as
Not devoid of instinct. -- Isaiah 1:3.
Strong. -- Ge 49:14.
Fond of ease. -- Ge 49:14,15.
Often fed on vine-leaves -- Ge 49:11.

Formed a part of patriarchal wealth -- Ge 12:16; 30:43; Job 1:3; 42:12.

Was used
In agriculture. -- Isaiah 30:6,24.
For bearing burdens. -- Ge 42:26; 1 Samuel 25:18.
For riding. -- Ge 22:3; Nu 22:21.
In harness. -- Isaiah 21:7.
In war. -- 2 Kings 7:7,10.
Governed by a bridle -- Pr 26:3.
Urged on with a staff -- Nu 22:23,27.
Women often rode on -- Joshua 15:18; 1 Samuel 25:20.
Persons of rank rode on -- Jdj 10:3,4; 2 Samuel 16:2.
Judges of Israel rode on white -- Jdj 5:10.
Young, most valued for labour -- Isaiah 30:6,24.

Trusty persons appointed to take care of -- Ge 36:24; 1 Samuel 9:3; 1 Chronicles 27:30.

Often taken unlawfully by corrupt rulers -- Nu 16:15; 1 Samuel 8:16; 12:3.

Later counted as an ignoble creature -- Jeremiah 22:19.

Laws respecting
Not to be coveted. -- Exodus 20:17.

Fallen under a burden, to be assisted. -- Exodus 23:5.

Astray, to be brought back to its owners. -- Exodus 23:4; De 22:1.

Astray, to be taken care of till its owner appeared. -- De 22:2,3.

Not to be yoked with an ox. -- De 22:10.
To enjoy the rest of the Sabbath. -- De 5:14.

First-born of, if not redeemed, to have its neck broken. -- Exodus 13:13; 34:20.

Christ entered Jerusalem on. -- Zechariah 9:9; John 12:14.

Miracles connected with

Mouth of Balaam's opened to speak. -- Nu 22:28; 2 Peter 2:16.

A thousand men slain by Samson with a jaw-bone of. -- Jdj 15:19.

Water brought from the jaw-bone of. -- Jdj 15:19.
Not torn by a lion. -- 1 Kings 13:28.
Eaten during famine in Samaria. -- 2 Kings 6:25.

Ass, the Wild
Inhabits wild and solitary places -- Job 39:6; Isaiah 32:14; Da
5:21.

Ranges the mountains for food -- Job 39:8.
Brays when hungry -- Job 6:5.
Suffers in time of scarcity -- Jeremiah 14:6.
Described as
Fond of liberty. -- Job 39:5.
Intractable. -- Job 11:12.
Unsocial. -- Ho 8:9.
Despises his pursuers -- Job 39:7.
Supported by God -- Psalm 104:10,11.
Illustrative of
Intractableness of natural man. -- Job 11:12.
The wicked in their pursuit of sin. -- Job 24:5.
Israel in their love of idols. -- Jeremiah 2:23,24.
The Assyrian power. -- Ho 8:9.
The Ishmaelites (Hebrew). -- Ge 16:12.

Assurance Produced by faith -- Ephesians 3:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 10:22.

Made full by hope -- Hebrews 6:11,19.
Confirmed by love -- 1 John 3:14,19; 4:18.
Is the effect of righteousness -- Isaiah 32:17.

Is abundant in the understanding of the gospel -- Colossians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Saints privileged to have, of
Their election. -- Psalm 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:4.
Their redemption. -- Job 19:25.
Their adoption. -- Ro 8:16; 1 John 3:2.
Their salvation. -- Isaiah 12:2.
Eternal life. -- 1 John 5:13.
The unalienable love of God. -- Ro 8:38,39.

Union with God and Christ. -- 1 Corinthians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Ephesians 5:30; 1 John 2:5; 4:13.

Peace with God by Christ. -- Ro 5:1.
Preservation. -- Psalm 3:6,8; 27:3-5; 46:1-3.
Answers to prayer. -- 1 John 3:22; 5:14,15.
Continuance in grace. -- Philippians 1:6.

Comfort in affliction. -- Psalm 73:26; Lu 4:18,19; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,16-18.

Support in death. -- Psalm 23:4.

A glorious resurrection. -- Job 19:26; Psalm 17:15; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2.

A kingdom. -- Hebrews 12:28; Re 5:10.
A crown. -- 2 Timothy 4:7,8; James 1:12.
Give diligence to attain to -- 2 Peter 1:10,11.
Strive to maintain -- Hebrews 3:14,18.
Confident hope in God restores -- Psalm 42:11.
Exemplified
David. -- Psalm 23:4; 73:24-26.
Paul. -- 2 Timothy 1:12; 4:18.
Assyria
Antiquity and origin of -- Ge 10:8-11.
Situated beyond the Euphrates -- Isaiah 7:20.
Watered by the river Tigris -- Ge 2:14.
Called
The land of Nimrod. -- Micah 5:6.
Shinar. -- Ge 11:2; 14:1.
Asshur. -- Ho 14:3.
Nineveh, chief city of -- Ge 10:11; 2 Kings 19:36.
Governed by kings -- 2 Kings 15:19,29.
Celebrated for
Fertility. -- 2 Kings 18:32; Isaiah 36:17.

Extent of conquests. -- 2 Kings 18:33-35; 19:11-13; Isaiah 10:9-14.

Extensive commerce. -- Ezekiel 27:23,24.
Idolatry, the religion of -- 2 Kings 19:37.
As a power, was
Most formidable. -- Isaiah 28:2.
Intolerant and oppressive. -- Na 3:19.
Cruel and destructive. -- Isaiah 10:7.
Selfish and reserved. -- Ho 8:9.
Unfaithful, &c. -- 2 Chronicles 28:20,21.
Proud and haughty. -- 2 Kings 19:22-24; Isaiah 10:8.

An instrument of God's vengeance. -- Isaiah 7:18,19; 10:5,6.

Chief men of, described -- Ezekiel 23:6,12,23.
Armies of, described -- Isaiah 5:26-29.
Pul king of
Invaded Israel. -- 2 Kings 15:19.
Brought off by Menahem. -- 2 Kings 15:19,20.
Tiglathpileser king of
Ravaged Israel. -- 2 Kings 15:29.
Asked to aid Ahaz against Syria. -- 2 Kings 16:7,8.

Took money from Ahaz, but strengthened him not. -- 2 Chronicles 28:20,21.

Conquered Syria. -- 2 Kings 16:9.
Shalmaneser king of
Reduced Israel to tribute. -- 2 Kings 17:3.
Was conspired against by Hoshea. -- 2 Kings 17:4.
Imprisoned Hoshea. -- 2 Kings 17:4.
Carried Israel captive. -- 2 Kings 17:5,6.
Re-peopled Samaria from Assyria. -- 2 Kings 17:24.
Sennacherib king of
Invaded Judah. -- 2 Kings 18:13.
Bought off by Hezekiah. -- 2 Kings 18:14-16.

Insulted and threatened Judah. -- 2 Kings 18:17-32; 19:10-13.

Blasphemed the Lord. -- 2 Kings 18:33-35.
Prayed against by Hezekiah. -- 2 Kings 19:14-19.

Reproved for pride and blasphemy. -- 2 Kings 19:12-34; Isaiah 37:21-29.

His army destroyed by God. -- 2 Kings 19:35.
Assassinated by his sons. -- 2 Kings 19:36.

Condemned for oppressing God's people -- Isaiah 52:4.

Manasseh taken captive to -- 2 Chronicles 33:11.

The re-peopling of Samaria from, completed by Asnappar -- Ezra 4:10.

Idolatry of, brought into Samaria -- 2 Kings 17:29.
Judah condemned for trusting to -- Jeremiah 2:18,36.

Israel condemned for trusting to -- Ho 5:13; 7:11; 8:9.

The Jews condemned for following the idolatries of -- Ezekiel 16:28; 23:5,7-49.

The greatness, extent, duration, and fall, illustrated -- Ezekiel 31:3-17.

Predictions respecting
Conquest of the Kenites by. -- Nu 24:22.
Conquest of Syria by. -- Isaiah 8:4.

Conquest and captivity of Israel by. -- Isaiah 8:4; Ho 9:3; 10:6; 11:5.

Invasion of Judah by. -- Isaiah 5:26; 7:17-20; 8:8; 10:5,6,12.

Restoration of Israel from. -- Isaiah 27:12,13; Ho 11:11; Zechariah 10:10.

Destruction of. -- Isaiah 10:12-19; 14:24,25; 30:31-33; 31:8,9; Zechariah 10:11.

Participation in the blessings of the gospel. -- Isaiah 19:23-25; Micah 7:12.

Atonement, The Explained -- Ro 5:8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18,19; Ga 1:4; 1 John 2:2; 4:10.

Foreordained -- Ro 3:25; 1 Peter 1:11,20; Re 13:8.

Foretold -- Isaiah 53:4-6,8-12; Da 9:24-27; Zechariah 13:1,7; John 11:50,51.

Effected by Christ alone -- John 1:29,36; Ac 4:10,12; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 1 Timothy 2:5,6; Hebrews 2:9; 1 Peter 2:24.

Was voluntary -- Psalm 40:6-8; Hebrews 10:5-9; John 10:11,15,17,18.

Exhibits the

Grace and mercy of God. -- Ro 8:32; Ephesians 2:4,5,7; 1 Timothy 2:4; Hebrews 2:9.

Love of God. -- Ro 5:8; 1 John 4:9,10.

Love of Christ. -- John 15:13; Ga 2:20; Ephesians 5:2,25; Re 1:5.

Reconciles the justice and mercy of God -- Isaiah 45:21; Ro 3:25,26.

Necessity for -- Isaiah 59:16; Lu 19:10; Hebrews 9:22.

Made but once -- Hebrews 7:27; 9:24-28; 10:10,12,14; 1 Peter 3:18.

Acceptable to God -- Ephesians 5:2.

Reconciliation to God effected by -- Ro 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 1:20-22; Hebrews 2:17; 1 Peter 3:18.

Access to God by -- Hebrews 10:19,20.

Remission of sins by -- John 1:29; Ro 3:25; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:7; Re 1:5.

Justification by -- Ro 5:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Sanctification by -- 2 Corinthians 5:15; Ephesians 5:26,27; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 10:10; 13:12.

Redemption by -- Matthew 20:28; Ac 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:6; Hebrews 9:12; Re 5:9.

Has delivered saints from the
Power of sin. -- Ro 8:3; 1 Peter 1:18,19.
Power of the World. -- Ga 1:4; 6:14.
Power of the devil. -- Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14,15.

Saints glorify God for -- 1 Corinthians 6:20; Ga 2:20; Philippians 1:20,21.

Saints rejoice in God for -- Ro 5:11.
Saints praise God for -- Re 5:9-13.
Faith in, indispensable -- Ro 3:25; Ga 3:13,14.

Commemorated in the Lord's supper -- Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.

Ministers should fully set forth -- Ac 5:29-31,42; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21.

Typified -- Ge 4:4; Hebrews 11:4; Ge 22:2; Hebrews 11:17,19; Exodus 12:5,11,14; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 24:8; Hebrews 9:20; Le 16:30,34; Hebrews 9:7,12,28; Le 17:11; Hebrews 9:22.

Atonement, the Day Of
Tenth day of seventh month -- Le 23:26,27.
A day of humiliation -- Le 16:29,31; 23:27.
Observed as a sabbath -- Le 23:28,32.
Offerings to be made on -- Le 16:3,5-15.

The high priest entered into the holy place on -- Le 16:2,3; Hebrews 9:7.

Atonement made on
For the holy place. -- Exodus 30:10; Le 16:15,16.
For the high priest. -- Le 16:11; Hebrews 9:7.

For the whole congregation. -- Le 16:17,24; 23:28; Hebrews 9:7.

The sins of the people borne off by the scapegoat on -- Le 16:21.

Punishment for not observing -- Le 23:29,30.
Year of Jubilee commenced on -- Le 25:9.
Typical -- Hebrews 9:8,24.
Atonement, Under the Law
Made by sacrifice -- Le 1:4,5.
By priests alone -- 1 Chronicles 6:49; 2 Chronicles 29:24.
Necessary for

Propitiating God. -- Exodus 32:30; Le 23:27,28; 2 Samuel 21:3.

Ransoming. -- Exodus 30:15,16; Job 33:24.
Purifying. -- Exodus 29:36.
Offered for
The congregation. -- Nu 15:25; 2 Chronicles 29:24.
The priests. -- Exodus 29:31-33; Le 8:34.
Persons sinning ignorantly. -- Le 4:20-35.
Persons sinning wilfully. -- Le 6:7.
Persons swearing rashly. -- Le 5:4,6.
Persons withholding evidence. -- Le 5:1,6.
Persons unclean. -- Le 5:2,3,6.
Women after childbirth. -- Le 12:8.
The altar. -- Exodus 29:36,37; Le 16:18,19.
The holy place. -- Le 16:16,17.
The healed leper. -- Le 14:18.
The leprous house healed. -- Le 14:53.

Extraordinary cases of -- Exodus 32:30-34; Nu 16:47; 25:10-13.

Typical of Christ's atonement -- Ro 5:6-11.

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