Oak Tree, The

The hill of Bashan celebrated for -- Isaiah 2:13.
Described as
Strong. -- Am 2:9.
Thick spreading. -- 2 Samuel 18:9; Ezekiel 6:13.
Casting its leaves in winter. -- Isaiah 6:13.
The people of Tyre made oars of -- Ezekiel 27:6.
Idolaters often made idols of -- Isaiah 44:14.
The ancients often
Rested under. -- Jdj 6:11,19; 1 Kings 13:14.
Buried their dead under. -- Ge 35:8; 1 Chronicles 10:12.
Erected monuments under. -- Joshua 24:26.

Performed idolatrous rites under. -- Isaiah 1:29; 57:5; Ezekiel 6:13; Ho 4:13.

Absalom in his flight intercepted by, and suspended from -- 2 Samuel 18:9,10,14.

Jacob buried his family idols under -- Ge 35:4.
Illustrative
Of the church. -- Isaiah 6:13.
Of strong and powerful men. -- Am 2:9.
Of wicked rulers. -- Isaiah 2:13; Zechariah 11:2.

(Fading,) of the wicked under judgments. -- Isaiah 1:30.

Oaths
The lawful purpose of, explained -- Hebrews 6:16.
Antiquity of -- Ge 14:22; 24:3,8.
Used for

Confirming covenants. -- Ge 26:28; 31:44,53; 1 Samuel 20:16,17.

Deciding controversies in courts of law. -- Exodus 22:11; Nu 5:19; 1 Kings 8:31.

Pledging allegiance to sovereigns. -- 2 Kings 11:4; Ec 8:2.

Binding to performance of sacred duties. -- Nu 30:2; 2 Chronicles 15:14,15; Ne 10:29; Psalm 132:2.

Binding to performance of any particular act. -- Ge 24:3,4; 50:25; Joshua 2:12.

Judicial from of administering -- 1 Kings 22:16; Matthew 26:63.

Often accompanied by raising up the hand -- Ge 14:22; Da 12:7; Re 10:5,6.

Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to -- Ge 24:2,9; 47:29.

To be taken in fear and reverence -- Ec 9:2.
The Jews
Forbidden to take, in name of idols. -- Joshua 23:7.

Forbidden to take in the name of any created thing. -- Matthew 5:34-36; James 5:12.

Forbidden to take false. -- Le 6:3; Zechariah 8:17.
Forbidden to take rash, or unholy. -- Le 5:4.

To use God's name alone in. -- De 6:13; 10:20; Isaiah 65:16.

To take, in truth, judgment, &c. -- Jeremiah 4:2.

Generally respected the obligation of. -- Joshua 9:19,20; 2 Samuel 21:7; Psalm 15:4; Matthew 14:9.

Fell into many errors respecting. -- Matthew 23:16-22.

Often guilty of rashly taking. -- Jdj 21:7; Matthew 14:7; 26:72.

Often guilty of falsely taking. -- Le 6:3; Jeremiah 5:2; 7:9.

Condemned for false. -- Zechariah 5:4; Malachi 3:5.
Condemned for profane. -- Jeremiah 23:10; Ho 4:2.
Instances of rash,
Joshua, &c. -- Joshua 9:15,16.
Jephthah. -- Jdj 11:30-36.
Saul. -- 1 Samuel 14:27,44.
Herod. -- Matthew 14:7-9.
The Jews who sought to kill Paul. -- Ac 23:21.

Custom of swearing by the life of the king -- Ge 42:15,16.

Expressions used as
By the fear of Isaac. -- Ge 31:53.
As the Lord liveth. -- Jdj 8:19; Ru 3:13.
The Lord do so to me, and more also. -- Ru 1:17.
God do so to thee, and more also. -- 1 Samuel 3:17.
By the Lord. -- 2 Samuel 19:7; 1 Kings 2:42.
God do so to thee and more also. -- 1 Samuel 3:17.
Before God I lie not. -- Ga 1:20.
I call God for a record. -- 2 Corinthians 1:23.
God is witness. -- 1 Thessalonians 2:5.
I charge you by the Lord. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:27.
As thy soul liveth. -- 1 Samuel 1:26; 25:26.

God used, to show the immutability of his counsel -- Ge 22:16; Nu 14:28; 6:17.

Obedience to God
Commanded -- De 13:4.
Without faith, is impossible -- Hebrews 11:6.
Includes
Obeying his voice. -- Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23.
Obeying his law. -- De 11:27; Isaiah 42:24.
Obeying Christ. -- Exodus 23:21; 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Obeying the gospel. -- Ro 1:5; 6:17; 10:16,17.
Keeping his commandments. -- Ec 12:13.
Submission to higher powers. -- Ro 13:1.
Better than sacrifice -- 1 Samuel 15:22.

Justification obtained by that of Christ -- Ro 5:19.

Christ, an example of -- Matthew 3:15; John 15:20; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 5:8.

Angles engaged in -- Psalm 103:20.
A characteristic of saints -- 1 Peter 1:14.
Saints elected to -- 1 Peter 1:2.
Obligations to -- Ac 4:19,20; 5:29.
Exhortations to -- Jeremiah 26:13; 38:20.
Should be
From the heart. -- De 11:13; Ro 6:17.
With willingness. -- Psalm 18:44; Isaiah 1:19.
Unreserved. -- Joshua 22:2,3.
Undeviating. -- De 28:14.
Constant. -- Philippians 2:12.
Resolve upon -- Exodus 24:7; Joshua 24:24.
Confess your failure in -- Da 9:10.
Prepare the heart for -- 1 Samuel 7:3; Ezra 7:10.
Pray to be taught -- Psalm 119:35; 143:10.

Promises to -- Exodus 23:22; 1 Samuel 12:14; Isaiah 1:19; Jeremiah 7:23.

To be universal in the latter days -- Da 7:27.

Blessedness of -- De 11:27; 28:1-13; Lu 11:28; James 1:25.

The wicked refuse -- Exodus 5:2; Ne 9:17.

Punishment of refusing -- De 11:28; 28:15-68; Joshua 5:6; Isaiah 1:20.

Exemplified
Noah. -- Ge 6:22.
Abram. -- Ge 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8; Ge 22:3,12.
Israelites. -- Exodus 12:28; 24:7.
Caleb &c. -- Nu 32:12.
Asa. -- 1 Kings 15:11.
Elijah. -- 1 Kings 17:5.
Hezekiah. -- 2 Kings 18:6.
Josiah. -- 2 Kings 22:2.
David. -- Psalm 119:106.
Zerubbabel. -- Haggai 1:12.
Joseph. -- Matthew 1:24.
Wise men. -- Matthew 2:12.
Zacharias &c. -- Lu 1:6.
Paul. -- Ac 26:19.
Saints of Rome. -- Ro 16:19.
Offence
Occasions of, must arrive -- Matthew 18:7.
Occasions of, forbidden -- 1 Corinthians 10:32; 2 Corinthians 6:3.

Persecution, a cause of, to mere professors -- Matthew 13:21; 24:10; 26:31.

The wicked take, at

The low station of Christ. -- Isaiah 53:1-3; Matthew 13:54-57.

Christ, as the corner-stone. -- Isaiah 8:14; Ro 9:33; 1 Peter 2:8.

Christ, as the bread of life. -- John 6:58-61.
Christ crucified. -- 1 Corinthians 1:23; Ga 5:11.
The righteousness of faith. -- Ro 9:32.
The necessity of inward purity. -- Matthew 15:11,12.
Blessedness of not taking, at Christ -- Matthew 11:6.
Saints warned against taking -- John 16:1.
Saints should
Be without. -- Philippians 1:10.

Be cautious of giving. -- Psalm 73:15; Ro 14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:9.

Have a conscience void of. -- Ac 24:16.

Cut off what causes, to themselves. -- Matthew 5:29,30; Mr 9:43-47.

Not let their liberty occasion, to others. -- 1 Corinthians 8:9.

Use self-denial rather than occasion. -- Ro 14:21; 1 Corinthians 8:13.

Avoid those who cause. -- Ro 16:17.
Reprove those who cause. -- Exodus 32:21; 1 Samuel 2:24.
Ministers should
Be cautious of giving. -- 2 Corinthians 6:3.
Remove that which causes. -- Isaiah 57:14.

All things that cause, shall be gathered out of Christ's kingdom -- Matthew 13:41.

Denunciation against those who cause -- Matthew 18:7; Mr 9:42.

Punishment for occasioning -- Ezekiel 44:12; Malachi 2:8,9; Matthew 18:6,7.

Exemplified
Aaron. -- Exodus 32:2-6.
Balaam, &c. -- Nu 31:16; Re 2:14.
Gideon. -- Jdj 8:27.
Sons of Eli. -- 1 Samuel 2:12-17.
Jeroboam. -- 1 Kings 12:26-30.
Old prophet. -- 1 Kings 13:18-26.
Priests. -- Malachi 2:8.
Peter. -- Matthew 16:23.
Offences Against the Holy Spirit
Exhortations against -- Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
Exhibited in
Tempting him. -- Ac 5:9.
Vexing him. -- Isaiah 63:10.
Grieving him. -- Ephesians 4:30.
Quenching him. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
Lying to him. -- Ac 5:3,4.
Resisting him. -- Ac 7:51.
Undervaluing His gifts. -- Ac 8:19,20.

Danger of trifling with the Holy Spirit. -- Hebrews 6:4-6.

Doing despite to him. -- Hebrews 10:29.
Disregarding His testimony. -- Ne 9:30.

Blasphemy against him, unpardonable -- Matthew 12:31,32; 1 John 5:16.

Offerings
To be made to God alone -- Exodus 22:20; Jdj 13:16.
Antiquity of -- Ge 4:3,4.
Different kinds of
Burnt. -- Le 1:3-17; Psalm 66:15.
Sin. -- Le 4:3-35; 6:25; 10:17.
Trespass. -- Le 5:16-19; 6:6; 7:1.
Peace. -- Le 3:1-17; 7:11.
Heave. -- Exodus 29:27,28; 7:14; Nu 15:19.
Wave. -- Exodus 29:26; Le 7:30.
Meat. -- Le 2:1-16; Nu 15:4.
Drink. -- Ge 35:14; Exodus 29:40; Nu 15:5.
Thank. -- Le 7:12; 22:29; Psalm 50:14.
Free-will. -- Le 23:38; De 16:10; 23:23.
Incense. -- Exodus 30:8; Malachi 1:11; Lu 1:9.
First-fruits. -- Exodus 22:29; De 18:4.
Tithe. -- Le 27:30; Nu 18:21; De 14:22.
Gifts. -- Exodus 35:22; Nu 7:2-88.
Jealousy. -- Nu 5:15.
Personal, for redemption. -- Exodus 30:13,15.
Declared to be most holy -- Nu 18:9.
Required to be
Perfect. -- Le 22:21.
The best of their kind. -- Malachi 1:14.
Offered willingly. -- Le 22:19.
Offered in righteous. -- Malachi 3:3.
Offered in love and charity. -- Matthew 5:23,24.
Brought in a clean vessel. -- Isaiah 66:20.

Brought to the place appointed of God. -- De 12:6; Psalm 27:6; Hebrews 9:9.

Laid before the altar. -- Matthew 5:23,24.
Presented by the priest. -- Hebrews 5:1.
Brought without delay. -- Exodus 22:29,30.
Unacceptable, without gratitude -- Psalm 50:8,14.
Could not make the offerer perfect -- Hebrews 9:9.
Things forbidden as
The price of fornication. -- De 23:18.
The price of a dog. -- De 23:18.
Whatever was blemished. -- Le 22:20.
Whatever was imperfect. -- Le 22:24.
Whatever was unclean. -- Le 27:11,27.
Laid up in the temple -- 2 Chronicles 31:12; Ne 10:37.
Hezekiah prepared chambers for -- 2 Chronicles 31:11.
The Jews often
Slow in presenting. -- Ne 13:10-12.
Defrauded God of. -- Malachi 3:8.
Gave the worst they had as. -- Malachi 1:8,13.

Rejected in, because of sin. -- Isaiah 1:13; Malachi 1:10.

Abhorred, on account of the sins of the priests. -- 1 Samuel 2:17.

Presented to idols. -- Ezekiel 20:28.

Made by strangers, to be the same as by the Jews -- Nu 15:14-16.

Many offences under the law, beyond the efficacy of -- 1 Samuel 3:14; Psalm 51:16.

Illustrative of
Christ's offering of himself. -- Ephesians 5:2.
The conversion of the Gentiles. -- Ro 15:16.
The conversion of the Jews. -- Isaiah 66:20.

Oil Given by God -- Psalm 104:14,15; Jeremiah 31:12; Joel 2:19,24.

Comes form the earth -- Psalm 104:14,15; Ho 2:22.
Kinds of, mentioned
Olive. -- Exodus 30:24; Le 24:2.
Myrrh. -- Es 2:12.
Extracted by presses -- Haggai 2:16; Micah 6:15.
The poor employed in extracted -- Job 24:11.
Canaan abounded in -- De 8:8.
Described as
Soft. -- Psalm 55:21.
Smooth. -- Pr 5:3.
Penetrating. -- Psalm 109:18.
Healing. -- Isaiah 1:6; Lu 10:34.

The ointments of the Jews made of perfumes mixed with -- Exodus 30:23-25; John 12:3.

Jews often extravagant in the use of -- Pr 21:17.
Was tithable by the law -- De 12:17.

First-fruits of, given to God -- De 18:4; 2 Chronicles 31:5; Ne 10:37.

Used
For food. -- 1 Kings 17:12; Ezekiel 16:13.

For anointing the person. -- Psalm 23:5; 104:15; Lu 7:46.

For anointing to offices of trust. -- Exodus 29:7; 1 Samuel 10:1; 1 Kings 19:16.

For anointing the sick. -- Mr 6:13; James 5:14.
In God's worship. -- Le 7:10; Nu 15:4-10.
In idolatrous worship. -- Ho 2:5,8.
For lamps. -- Exodus 25:6; 27:20; Matthew 25:3.
When fresh especially esteemed -- Psalm 92:10.
Dealing in, a trade -- 2 Kings 4:7.
Exported -- 1 Kings 5:11; Ezekiel 27:17; Ho 12:1.
Sold by measure -- 1 Kings 5:11; Lu 16:6.
Kept in
Boxes. -- 2 Kings 9:1.
Horns. -- 1 Kings 1:39.
Pots. -- 2 Kings 4:2.
Cruises. -- 1 Kings 17:12.
Cellars. -- 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Storehouses. -- 2 Chronicles 32:28.

Stores of, laid up in fortified cities -- 2 Chronicles 11:11.

Failure of, a severe calamity -- Haggai 1:11.
Miraculous increase of -- 2 Kings 4:2-6.
Illustrative of

The unction of the Holy Spirit. -- Psalm 45:7; 89:20; Zechariah 4:12.

The consolation of the gospel. -- Isaiah 61:3.
Kind reproof. -- Psalm 141:5.
Olive Tree, The
Often grew wild -- Ro 11:17.
Cultivated
In olive yards. -- 1 Samuel 8:14; Ne 5:11.
Among rocks. -- De 32:13.
On the sides of mountains. -- Matthew 21:1.
Canaan abounded in -- De 6:11; 8:8.
Assyria abounded in -- 2 Kings 18:32.
Kings of Israel largely cultivated -- 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Described as
Green. -- Jeremiah 11:16.
Fair and beautiful. -- Jeremiah 11:16; Ho 14:6.
Fat and unctuous. -- Jdj 9:9; Ro 11:17.
Bearing goodly fruit. -- Jeremiah 11:16; James 3:12.
Grafting of, alluded to -- Ro 11:24.
Pruning of, alluded to -- Ro 11:18,19.
Often cast its flowers -- Job 15:33.
Often cast its fruit -- De 28:40.
Often suffered from caterpillars -- Am 4:9.
Good for the service of God and man -- Jdj 9:9.
Oil procured from -- Exodus 27:20; De 8:8.
Used for making
The cherubim in the temple. -- 1 Kings 6:23.

The doors and posts of the temple. -- 1 Kings 6:31-33.

Booths at feast of tabernacles. -- Ne 8:15.
Beaten to remove the fruit -- De 24:20.
Shaken when fully ripe -- Isaiah 17:6.
Gleaning of, left for the poor -- De 24:20.

Fruit of, during sabbatical year left for the poor, &c -- Exodus 23:11.

The fruit of, trodden in presses to extract the oil -- Micah 6:15; Haggai 2:16.

Failure of, a great calamity -- Habakkuk 3:17,18.
Illustrative
Of Christ. -- Ro 11:17,24; Zechariah 4:3,12.
Of the Jewish church. -- Jeremiah 11:16.
Of the righteous. -- Psalm 52:8; Ho 14:6.
Of children of pious parents. -- Psalm 128:3.
Of the two witnesses. -- Re 11:3,4.
(When wild,) of the Gentiles. -- Ro 11:17,24.

(Gleaning of,) of the remnant of grace. -- Isaiah 17:6; 24:13.

Probably origin of its being the emblem of peace. -- Ge 8:11.

Ostrich, The
Unclean and unfit for food -- Le 11:13.
Furnished with wings and feathers -- Job 39:13.
Lays her eggs in the sand -- Job 39:14.
Described as
Void of wisdom. -- Job 39:17.
Imprudent. -- Job 39:15.
Cruel to her young. -- Job 39:16.
Rapid in movement. -- Job 39:18.
Illustrative

Of the unnatural cruelty of the Jews in their calamities. -- La 4:3.

(Companionship with,) of extreme desolation. -- Job 30:29.

Owl, The
Varieties of -- Le 11:16,17; De 14:15,16.
Unclean and not to be eaten -- Le 11:13,16.
Described as
Mournful in voice. -- Micah 1:8.
Solitary in disposition. -- Psalm 102:6.
Careful of its young. -- Isaiah 34:15.

Inhabits deserted cities and houses -- Isaiah 13:21; 34:11-14; Jeremiah 50:39.

Illustrative of mourners -- Psalm 102:6.
Ox, The
Often found wild -- De 14:5.
Includes the
Bull. -- Ge 32:15; Job 21:10.
Bullock. -- Psalm 50:9; Jeremiah 46:21.
Cow. -- Nu 18:17; Job 21:10.
Heifer. -- Ge 15:9; Nu 19:2.
Was clean and fit for food -- De 14:4.
Described as
Strong. -- Psalm 144:14; Pr 14:4.
Beautiful. -- Jeremiah 46:20; Ho 10:11.
Not without sagacity. -- Isaiah 1:3.
Horns and hoofs of, alluded to -- Psalm 69:31.
Lowing of, alluded to -- 1 Samuel 15:14; Job 6:5.
Was fed
With grass. -- Job 40:15; Psalm 106:20; Da 4:25.
With corn. -- Isaiah 30:24.
With straw. -- Isaiah 11:7.
On the hills. -- Isaiah 7:25.
In the valleys. -- 1 Chronicles 27:29; Isaiah 65:10.
In stalls. -- Habakkuk 3:17.

Rapid manner of collecting its food alluded to -- Nu 22:4.

Formed a part of the patriarchal wealth -- Ge 13:2,5; 26:14; Job 1:3.

Formed a part of the wealth of Israel in Egypt -- Ge 50:8; Exodus 10:9; 12:32.

Formed a part of the wealth of the Jews -- Nu 32:4; Psalm 144:14.

Required great care and attention -- Pr 27:23.
Herdmen appointed over -- Ge 13:7; 1 Samuel 21:7.
Urged on by the goad -- Jdj 3:31.
Used for
Drawing wagons &c. -- Nu 7:3; 1 Samuel 6:7.
Carrying burdens. -- 1 Chronicles 12:40.
Ploughing. -- 1 Kings 19:19; Job 1:14; Am 6:12.
Earing the ground. -- Isaiah 30:24; 32:20.
Treading out the corn. -- Ho 10:11.
Sacrifice. -- Exodus 20:24; 2 Samuel 24:22.
Food. -- 1 Kings 1:9; 19:21; 2 Chronicles 18:2.
Often stall-fed for slaughter -- Pr 15:17.
Goes to the slaughter unconscious -- Pr 7:22.

Young of, considered a great delicacy -- Ge 18:7; Am 6:4.

Male firstlings of, belonged to God -- Exodus 34:19.
Tithe of, given to the priests -- 2 Chronicles 31:6.
Laws respecting
To rest on the Sabbath. -- Exodus 23:12; De 5:14.

Not to be yoked with an ass in the same plough. -- De 22:10.

Not to be muzzled when treading out the corn. -- De 25:4; 1 Corinthians 9:9.

If stolen to be restored double. -- Exodus 22:4.

Of others not to be coveted. -- Exodus 20:17; De 5:21.

Of others if lost or hurt through neglect, to be made good. -- Exodus 22:9-13.

Killing a man, to be stoned. -- Exodus 21:28-32.

Mode of reparation for one, killing another. -- Exodus 21:35,36.

Straying to be brought back to its owner. -- Exodus 23:4; De 22:1,2.

Fallen under its burden to be raised up again. -- De 22:4.

Fat of, not to be eaten. -- Le 7:23.
Increase of, promised -- De 7:13; 28:4.
Publicly sold -- 2 Samuel 24:24; Lu 14:19.
Often given as a present -- Ge 12:16; 20:14.

The wicked often took, in pledge from the poor -- Job 24:3.

Custom of sending the pieces of, to collect the people to war -- 1 Samuel 11:7.

Sea of brass rested on figures of -- 1 Kings 7:25.
Illustrative

(Engaged in husbandry,) of Ministers. -- Isaiah 30:24; 32:20.

(Not muzzled in treading corn,) of Minister's right to support. -- 1 Corinthians 9:9,10.

(Prepared for a feast,) of the provision of the gospel. -- Pr 9:2; Matthew 22:4.

(Led to slaughter,) of a rash youth. -- Pr 7:22.

(Led to slaughter,) of saints under persecution. -- Jeremiah 11:19.

(Stall fed,) of sumptuous living. -- Pr 15:17.
Bull or bullock illustrative
Of fierce enemies. -- Psalm 22:12; 68:30.

(Firstling of,) of the glory of Joseph. -- De 33:17.

(In a net,) of the impatient under judgment. -- Isaiah 51:20.

(Fatted,) of greedy mercenaries. -- Jeremiah 46:21.

(Unaccustomed to the yoke,) of intractable sinners. -- Jeremiah 31:18.

Kine illustrative
Of proud and wealthy rules. -- Am 4:1.

(well favoured,) of years of plenty. -- Ge 41:2,26,29.

(Lean,) of years of scarcity. -- Ge 41:3; 27:30.
Heifer illustrative
Of a beloved wife. -- Jdj 14:18.

(Sliding back,) of backsliding Israel. -- Ho 4:16.

(Taught, &c) of Israel's fondness for ease in preference to obedience. -- Ho 10:11.

(Of three years old,) of Moab in affliction. -- Isaiah 15:5; Jeremiah 48:34.

(Fair,) of the beauty and wealth of Egypt. -- Jeremiah 46:20.

(At grass,) of the luxurious Chaldees. -- Jeremiah 50:11.