Eagle, The
A bird of prey -- Job 9:26; Mt 24:28.
Unclean -- Le 11:13; De 14:12.
Different kinds of -- Le 11:13,18; Eze 17:3.
Called the eagle of the heavens -- La 4:19.
Described as
Long-sighted. -- Job 39:29.
Swift. -- 2Sa 1:23.
Soaring to heaven. -- Pr 23:5.
Strength of its feathers alluded to -- Da 4:33.
Greatness of its wings alluded to -- Eze 17:3,7.
Peculiarity of its flight alluded to -- Pr 30:19.
Delights in the lofty cedars -- Eze 17:3,4.
Dwells in the high rocks -- Job 39:27,28.
Feeds her young with blood -- Job 39:29,30.
Illustrative
Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers. -- Eze 1:10; Re 4:7.
Of great and powerful kings. -- Eze 17:3; Ho 8:1.
(Renewed strength and beauty of,) of the renewal of saints. -- Ps 103:5.
(Mode of teaching her young to fly,) of God's care of his church. -- Ex 19:4; De 32:11.
(Wings of,) of protection afforded to the church. -- Re 12:14.
(Upward flight of,) of the saint's rapid progress toward heaven. -- Isa 40:31.
(Swiftness of,) of the melting away of riches. -- Pr 23:5.
(Swiftness of,) of the swiftness of hostile armies. -- De 28:49; Jer 4:13; 48:40; La 4:19.
(Height and security of its dwelling,) of the fancied but fatal security of the wicked. -- Jer 49:16; Ob 1:4.
(Increase baldness of, in the moulting season,) of calamities. -- Mic 1:16.
(Hasting to the prey,) of the swiftness of man's days. -- Job 9:26.
Was the standard of the Roman armies -- Mt 24:15,28.
Ear, The
The organ of hearing -- Job 13:1; 29:11.
Capable of trying and distinguishing words -- Job 12:11.
God
Made. -- Pr 20:12.
Planted. -- Ps 94:9.
Opens. -- Job 33:16; 36:10.
Judicially closed. -- Isa 6:10; Mt 13:15.
Christ opens -- Isa 35:5; 43:8,10.
Instruction received through -- Isa 30:21.
That hears and receives the word of God, blessed -- Ex 15:26; Mt 13:16.
Should
Seek knowledge. -- Pr 18:15.
Be bowed down to instructions. -- Pr 5:1.
Be incline to wisdom. -- Pr 2:2.
Be given to the law of God. -- Isa 1:10.
Receive the word of God. -- Jer 9:20.
Hear and obey reproof. -- Pr 15:31; 25:12.
Not satisfied with earthly things -- Ec 1:8.
Of the wicked
Uncircumcised. -- Jer 6:10; Ac 7:51.
Itching. -- 2Ti 4:3.
Not inclined to hear God. -- Jer 7:24; 35:15.
Turned away from God's law. -- Pr 28:9.
Stopped against God's word. -- Ps 58:4; Zec 7:11.
Not to be stopped at cry of the poor -- Pr 21:13.
Blood put on the right ear of
Priests at consecration. -- Ex 29:20; Le 8:23.
The healed leper in cleansing him. -- Le 14:14.
Often adorned with rings -- Eze 16:12; Ho 2:13.
Of servants who refused to leave their masters, bored to the door -- Ex 21:6; De 15:17.
Early Rising Christ set an example of -- Mr 1:35; Lu 21:38; Joh 8:2.
Requisite for
Devotion. -- Ps 5:3; 59:16; 63:1; 88:13; Isa 26:9.
Executing God's commands. -- Ge 22:3.
Discharge of daily duties. -- Pr 31:15.
Neglect of, leads to poverty -- Pr 6:9-11.
Practised by the wicked, for
Deceit. -- Pr 27:14.
Executing plans of evil. -- Mic 2:1.
Illustrates spiritual diligence -- Ro 13:11,12.
Exemplified
Abraham. -- Ge 19:27.
Isaac, &c. -- Ge 26:31.
Jacob. -- Ge 28:18.
Joshua &c. -- Jos 3:1.
Gideon. -- Jdj 6:38.
Samuel. -- 1Sa 15:12.
David. -- 1Sa 17:20.
Mary, &c. -- Mr 16:2.
Apostles. -- Ac 5:21.
Early Rising
The world in general -- Ge 1:2.
The dry land as divided from waters -- Ge 1:10.
God
Created. -- Ge 1:1; Ne 9:6.
Laid the foundation of. -- Job 38:4; Ps 102:25.
Formed. -- Ps 90:2.
Spread abroad. -- Isa 42:5; 44:24.
Suspended in space. -- Job 26:7.
Supports. -- Ps 75:3.
Establishes. -- Ps 78:69; 119:90.
Enlightens. -- Ge 1:14-16; Jer 33:25.
Waters. -- Ps 65:9; 147:8.
Makes fruitful. -- Ge 1:11; 27:28.
Inspects. -- Zec 4:10.
Governs supremely. -- Job 34:13; Ps 135:6.
Reigns in. -- Ex 8:22; Ps 97:1.
Shall be exalted in. -- Ps 46:10.
Is the Lord's -- Ex 9:29; 1Co 10:26.
Created to be inhabited -- Isa 45:18.
First division of -- Ge 10:25.
Ideas of the ancients respecting the form of -- Job 11:9; 38:18; Pr 25:3.
Diversified by hills and mountains -- Hab 3:6.
Full of minerals -- De 8:9; Job 28:1-5,15-19.
Described as
God's footstool. -- Isa 66:1; Mt 5:35.
Full of God's goodness. -- Ps 33:5.
Full of God's riches. -- Ps 104:24.
Full of God's mercy. -- Ps 119:64.
Full of God's glory. -- Nu 14:21; Isa 6:3.
Shining with God's glory. -- Eze 43:2.
Trembling before God. -- Ps 68:8; Jer 10:10.
Melting at God's voice. -- Ps 46:6.
Burning at God presence. -- Na 1:5.
Man
Formed out of. -- Ge 2:7; Ps 103:14.
Given dominion over. -- Ge 1:26; Ps 115:16.
By nature is of. -- 1Co 15:47-48.
By nature minds the thing of. -- Php 3:19.
Brought a curse on. -- Ge 3:17.
Shall return to. -- Ge 3:19; Ps 146:4.
Subject to God's judgments -- Ps 46:8; Isa 11:4.
Corrupted by sin -- Ge 6:11,12; Isa 24:5.
Made barren by sin -- De 28:23; Ps 107:34.
Made to mourn and languish by sin -- Isa 24:4; Jer 4:28; 12:4; Ho 4:3.
Satan goes to and fro in -- Job 1:7; 1Pe 5:8.
Shall be filled with the knowledge of God -- Isa 11:9; Hab 2:14.
Once inundated -- Ge 7:17-24.
Not to be again inundated -- Ge 9:11; 2Pe 3:6,7.
To be dissolved by fire -- 2Pe 3:7,10,12.
To be renewed -- Isa 65:17; 2Pe 3:13.
Saints shall inherit -- Ps 25:13; Mt 5:5.
Earthquakes
Islands and mountainous districts liable to -- Ps 114:4,6; Re
6:14; 16:18,20.
Frequently accompanied by
Volcanic eruptions. -- Ps 104:32; Na 1:5.
Convulsion and receding of the sea. -- 2Sa 22:8,16; Ps 18:7,15; 46:3.
Opening of the earth. -- Nu 16:31,32.
Overturning of mountains. -- Ps 46:2; Zec 14:4.
Rending of rocks. -- Mt 27:51.
Are visible tokens of
God's power. -- Job 9:6; Heb 12:26.
God's presence. -- Ps 68:7,8; 114:7.
God's anger. -- Ps 18:7; 60:2; Isa 13:13.
Men always terrified by -- Nu 16:34; Zec 14:5; Mt 27:54; Re 11:13.
Mentioned in scripture
At mount Sinai. -- Ex 19:18.
In the wilderness. -- Nu 16:31,32.
In strongholds of Philistines. -- 1Sa 14:15.
When Elijah fled from Jezebel. -- 1Ki 19:11.
In Uzziah's reign. -- Am 1:1; Zec 14:5.
At our Lord's death. -- Mt 27:51.
At out Lord's resurrection. -- Mt 28:2.
At Philippi. -- Ac 16:26.
Before destruction of Jerusalem, predicted. -- Mt 24:7; Lu 21:11.
At Christ's second coming, predicted. -- Zec 14:4.
Illustrative of
The judgments of God. -- Isa 24:19,20; 29:6; Jer 4:24; Re 8:5.
The overthrow of kingdoms. -- Hag 2:6,22; Re 6:12,13; 16:18,19.
Edification
Described -- Eph 4:12-16.
Is the object of
The ministerial office. -- Eph 4:11,12.
Ministerial gifts. -- 1Co 14:3-5,12.
Ministerial authority. -- 2Co 10:8; 13:10.
The Church's union in Christ. -- Eph 4:16.
The gospel, the instrument of -- Ac 20:32.
Love leads to -- 1Co 8:1.
Exhortation to -- Jude 1:20,21.
Mutual, commanded -- Ro 14:19; 1Th 5:11.
All to be done to -- 2Co 12:19; Eph 4:29.
Use self-denial to promote, in others -- 1Co 10:23,33.
The peace of the Church favours -- Ac 9:31.
Foolish questions opposed to -- 1Ti 1:4.
Edomites, The
Descended from Esau -- Ge 36:9.
Dwelt in Mount Seir -- Ge 32:3; De 2:4,5.
Were called
Children of Esau. -- De 2:4.
Brethren of Israel. -- Nu 20:14.
Governed by dukes -- Ge 36:15-30,40-43; Ex 15:15.
Afterwards had kings -- Ge 36:31-29; Nu 20:14.
Under a deputy or viceroy while subject to Judah -- 1Ki 22:47.
Character of
Wise. -- Jer 49:7.
Proud and self-confident. -- Jer 49:16; Ob 1:3.
Strong and cruel. -- Jer 49:19.
Vindictive. -- Eze 25:12.
Idolatrous. -- 2Ch 25:14,20.
Superstitious. -- Jer 27:3,9.
Carried on extensive commerce -- Eze 27:20.
Country of
Specially given to them. -- De 2:5.
Fertile and rich. -- Ge 27:39.
Mountainous and rocky. -- Jer 49:16; Mal 1:3.
Traversed by roads. -- Nu 20:17.
Well fortified. -- Ps 60:9.
Called Mount Seir. -- Eze 35:2.
Called Mount of Esau. -- Ob 1:21.
Called Dumah. -- Isa 21:11.
Called Idumea. -- Isa 34:6; Mr 3:8.
Called Edom. -- Isa 63:1.
Cities of
Dinhabah or Dedan. -- Ge 36:32; Jer 49:8.
Avith. -- Ge 36:35.
Pau. -- Ge 36:39.
Bozrah. -- Jer 49:22; Am 1:12.
Teman. -- Jer 49:7; Eze 25:13.
Eziongeber, a sea port. -- 1Ki 9:26.
Implacable enemies of Israel -- Eze 35:5.
Israel forbidden to hate -- De 23:7.
Israel forbidden to spoil -- De 2:4,6; 2Ch 20:10.
Might be received into the congregation in third generation -- De 23:8.
Refused Israel a passage -- Nu 20:21; Jdj 11:17.
Saul made war against -- 1Sa 14:47.
David subdued, &c -- 2Sa 8:14; 1Ch 18:11,13.
Slaughter of, by Joab and Abishai -- 1Ki 11:16; 1Ch 18:12.
Took refuge in Egypt -- 1Ki 11:17-19.
Returned after David's death -- 1Ki 11:21-22.
Were stirred up against Solomon -- 1Ki 11:14.
Confederated with enemies of Israel against Jehoshaphat -- 2Ch 20:10; Ps 83:4-6.
Miraculous overthrow of -- 2Ch 20:22.
Revolted from Joram, king of Judah -- 2Ki 8:20-22; 2Ch 21:8-10.
Re-conquered by Amaziah -- 2Ki 14:7,10; 2Ch 25:11,12.
The Jews ensnared by the idols of, and punished -- 2Ch 25:14,15,20.
Rebelled against Ahaz -- 2Ch 28:17.
Aided Babylon against Judah -- Ps 137:7; Ob 1:11.
Predictions respecting
Subjection to Israel. -- Ge 25:23; 27:29,37.
Revolt from Israel. -- Ge 27:40.
Israel's occupation of their country. -- Nu 24:18; Ob 1:17-19.
To share in the punishment of the nations. -- Jer 9:26; 25:15-27; Eze 32:29.
Punishment for persecuting Israel. -- Isa 34:5-8; 63:1-4; La 4:21; Eze 25:13,14; Am 1:11,12; Ob 1:10,15.
Exterminating slaughter of. -- Ob 1:18.
Utter desolation of their country. -- Isa 34:9-17; Eze 35:7-15.
The king of Babylon an instrument of their punishment. -- Jer 27:3-6.
Israel an instrument of their punishment. -- Eze 25:14; Ob 1:18.
Their ruin to be an astonishment. -- Jer 49:17,21.
Their future subjection to the Jews. -- Isa 11:14; Am 9:12.
Remarkable persons of
Doeg. -- 1Sa 22:18.
Hadad. -- 1Ki 11:14,19.
Eliphaz. -- Job 2:11.
Egypt Peopled by Mizraim's posterity -- Ge 10:6,13,14.
Boundaries of -- Eze 29:10.
Dry climate of -- De 11:10,11.
Watered by the Nile -- Ge 41:1-3; Ex 1:22.
Inundations of, alluded to -- Am 8:8.
Subject to plague, &c -- De 7:15; 28:27,60.
Sometimes visited by famine -- Ge 41:30.
Called
The land of Ham. -- Ps 105:23; 106:22.
The South. -- Jer 13:19; Da 11:14,25.
Sihor. -- Isa 23:3.
Rahab. -- Ps 87:4; 89:10.
House of Bondmen. -- Ex 13:3,14; De 7:8.
Celebrated for
Fertility. -- Ge 13:10; 45:18.
Wealth. -- Heb 11:26.
Literature. -- 1Ki 4:30; Ac 7:22.
Fine horses. -- 1Ki 10:28,29.
Fine linen, &c. -- Pr 7:16; Isa 19:9.
Commerce. -- Ge 41:57; Eze 27:7.
Religion of, idolatrous -- Ex 12:12; Nu 33:4; Isa 19:1; Eze 29:7.
Idolatry of, followed by Israel -- Ex 32:4; Eze 20:8,19.
Magic practised in -- Ex 7:11,12,22; 8:7.
Ruled by kings who assumed the name of Pharaoh -- Ge 12:14,15; 40:1,2; Ex 1:8,22.
Under a governor -- Ge 41:41-44.
Had princes and counsellors -- Ge 12:15; Isa 19:11.
As a power was
Proud and arrogant. -- Eze 29:3; 30:6.
Pompous. -- Eze 32:12.
Mighty. -- Isa 30:2,3.
Ambitious of conquests. -- Jer 46:8.
Treacherous. -- Isa 36:6; 29:6,7.
Inhabitants of
Superstitious. -- Isa 19:3.
Hospitable. -- Ge 47:5,6; 1Ki 11:18.
Often intermarried with strangers. -- Ge 21:21; 1Ki 3:1; 11:19; 1Ch 2:34,35.
Abhorred shepherds. -- Ge 46:34.
Abhorred the sacrifice of oxen, &c. -- Ex 8:26.
Not to be abhorred by Israel. -- De 23:7.
Might be received into the congregation in the third generation. -- De 23:8.
Mode of entertaining in -- Ge 43:32-34.
Diet used in -- Nu 11:5.
Mode of embalming in -- Ge 50:3.
Often a refuge to strangers -- Ge 12:10; 47:4; 1Ki 11:17,40; 2Ki 25:26; Mt 2:12,13.
The armies of
Described. -- Ex 14:7-9.
Destroyed in the Red Sea. -- Ex 14:23-28.
Captured and burned Gezer. -- 1Ki 9:16.
Besieged and plundered Jerusalem in Rehoboam's time. -- 1Ki 14:25,26.
Invaded Assyria and killed Josiah who assisted it. -- 2Ki 23:29.
Deposed Jehoahaz and made Judea tributary. -- 2Ki 23:31-35.
Assistance of, sought by Judah against the Chaldees. -- Eze 17:15; Jer 37:5,7.
History of Israel in
Their sojourn in it, foretold. -- Ge 15:13.
Joseph sold into. -- Ge 37:28; 39:1.
Potiphar blessed for Joseph's sake. -- Ge 39:2-6.
Joseph unjustly cast into prison. -- Ge 39:7-20.
Joseph interprets the chief baker's and the chief butler's dreams. -- Ge 40:5-19.
Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams. -- Ge 41:14-32.
Joseph counsels Pharaoh. -- Ge 41:33-36.
Joseph made governor. -- Ge 41:41-44.
Joseph's successful provision against the years of famine. -- Ge 41:46-56.
Joseph's ten brethren arrive. -- Ge 42:1-6.
Joseph recognises his brethren. -- Ge 42:7,8.
Benjamin brought. -- Ge 43:15.
Joseph makes himself known to his brethren. -- Ge 45:1-8.
Joseph sends for his father. -- Ge 45:9-11.
Pharaoh invites Jacob into. -- Ge 45:16-20.
Jacob's journey. -- Ge 46:5-7.
Jacob, &c presented to Pharaoh. -- Ge 47:1-10.
Israel placed in the land of Goshen. -- Ge 46:34; 47:11,27.
Joseph enriches the king. -- Ge 47:13-26.
Jacob's death and burial. -- Ge 49:33; 50:1-13.
Israel increases and are oppressed. -- Ex 1:1-14.
Male children destroyed. -- Ex 1:15-22.
Moses born and hid for three months. -- Ex 2:2.
Moses exposed on the Nile. -- Ex 2:3,4.
Moses adopted and brought up by Pharaoh's daughter. -- Ex 2:5-10.
Moses slays an Egyptian. -- Ex 2:11,12.
Moses flies to Midian. -- Ex 2:15.
Moses sent to Pharaoh. -- Ex 3:2-10.
Pharaoh increases their affliction. -- Ex 5:1-23.
Moses proves his divine mission by miracles. -- Ex 4:29-31; 7:10.
Egypt is plagued for Pharaoh's obstinacy. -- Ex 7:14-10:29.
The passover instituted. -- Ex 12:1-28.
Destruction of the first-born. -- Ex 12:29,30.
Israel spoils the Egyptians. -- Ex 12:35,36.
Israel driven out of. -- Ex 12:31-33.
Date of the Exodus. -- Ex 12:41; Heb 11:27.
Pharaoh pursues Israel and is miraculously destroyed. -- Ex 14:5-25.
Prophecies respecting
Dismay of its inhabitants. -- Isa 19:1,16,17.
Infatuation of its princes. -- Isa 19:3,11-14.
Failure of internal resources. -- Isa 19:5-10.
Civil war and domestic strife. -- Isa 19:2.
Armies destroyed by Babylon. -- Jer 46:2-12.
Invasion by Babylon. -- Jer 46:13,24; Eze 32:11.
Destruction of its power. -- Eze 30:24,25.
Destruction of its cities. -- Eze 30:14-18.
Destruction of its idols. -- Jer 43:12,13; 46:25; Eze 30:13.
Spoil of, a reward to Babylon for services against Tyre. -- Eze 29:18-20.
Captivity of its people. -- Isa 20:4; Jer 46:19,24,26; Eze 30:4.
Utter desolation of, for forty years. -- Eze 29:8-12; 30:12; 32:15.
Allies to share its misfortunes. -- Eze 30:4,6.
The Jews who practised its idolatry to share its punishments. -- Jer 44:7-28.
Terror occasioned by its fall. -- Eze 32:9,10.
Ever to be a base kingdom. -- Eze 29:15.
Christ to be called out of. -- Ho 11:1; Mt 2:15.
Conversion of. -- Isa 19:18-20.
To be numbered and blessed along with Israel. -- Isa 19:23-25.
Prophetic illustration of its destruction. -- Jer 43:9,10; Eze 30:21,22; 32:4-6.
Election
Of Christ, as Messiah -- Isa 42:1; 1Pe 2:6.
Of good angels -- 1Ti 5:21.
Of Israel -- De 7:6; Isa 45:5.
Of ministers -- Lu 6:13; Ac 9:15.
Of churches -- 1Pe 5:13.
Of saints, is
Of God. -- 1Th 1:4; Tit 1:1.
By Christ. -- Joh 13:18; 15:16.
In Christ. -- Eph 1:4.
Personal. -- Mt 20:16; Joh 6:44; Ac 22:14; 2Jo 1:13.
According to the purpose of God. -- Ro 9:11; Eph 1:11.
According to the foreknowledge of God. -- Ro 8:29; 1Pe 1:2.
Eternal. -- Eph 1:4.
Sovereign. -- Ro 9:15,16; 1Co 1:27; Eph 1:11.
Irrespective of merit. -- Ro 9:11.
Of grace. -- Ro 11:5.
Recorded in heaven. -- Lu 10:20.
For the glory of God. -- Eph 1:6.
Through faith. -- 2Th 2:13.
Through sanctification of the Spirit. -- 1Pe 1:2.
To adoption. -- Eph 1:5.
To salvation. -- 2Th 2:13.
To conformity with Christ. -- Ro 8:29.
To good works. -- Eph 2:10.
To spiritual warfare. -- 2Ti 2:4.
To eternal glory. -- Ro 9:23.
Ensures to saints
Effectual calling. -- Ro 8:30.
Divine teaching. -- Joh 17:6.
Belief in Christ. -- Ac 13:48.
Acceptance with God. -- Ro 11:7.
Protection. -- Mr 13:20.
Vindication of their wrongs. -- Lu 18:7.
Working of all things for good. -- Ro 8:28.
Blessedness. -- Ps 33:12; 65:4.
The inheritance. -- Isa 65:9; 1Pe 1:4,5.
Should lead to cultivation of graces -- Col 3:12.
Should be evidenced by diligence -- 2Pe 1:10.
Saints may have assurance of -- 1Th 1:4.
Exemplified
Isaac. -- Ge 21:12.
Abram. -- Ne 9:7.
Zerubbabel. -- Hag 2:23.
Apostles. -- Joh 13:18; 15:19.
Jacob. -- Ro 9:12,13.
Rufus. -- Ro 16:13.
Paul. -- Ga 1:15.
Embalming
Unknown to early patriarchs -- Ge 23:4.
Learned by the Jews in Egypt -- Ge 50:2,26.
Time required for -- Ge 50:3.
How performed by the Jews -- 2Ch 16:14; Lu 23:56; Joh 19:40.
Not always practised by the Jews -- Joh 11:39.
An attempt to defeat God's purpose -- Ge 3:19.
Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The
Water -- Joh 3:5; 7:38,39.
Cleansing. -- Eze 16:9; 36:25; Eph 5:26; Heb 10:22.
Fertilising. -- Ps 1:3; Isa 27:3,6; 44:3,4; 58:11.
Refreshing. -- Ps 46:4; Isa 41:17,18.
Abundant. -- Joh 7:37,38.
Freely given. -- Isa 55:1; Joh 4:14; Re 22:17.
Fire
Purifying. -- Isa 4:4; Mal 3:2,3.
Illuminating. -- Ex 13:21; Ps 78:14.
Searching. -- Zep 1:12; 1Co 2:10.
Wind
Independent. -- Joh 3:8; 1Co 12:11.
Powerful. -- 1Ki 19:11; Ac 2:2.
Sensible in its effects. -- Joh 3:8.
Reviving. -- Eze 37:9,10,14.
Oil -- Ps 45:7.
Healing. -- Lu 10:34; Re 3:18.
Comforting. -- Isa 61:3; Heb 1:9.
Illuminating. -- Mt 25:3,4; 1Jo 2:20,27.
Consecrating. -- Ex 29:7; 30:30; Isa 61:1.
Rain and dew -- Ps 72:6.
Fertilising. -- Eze 34:26,27; Ho 6:3; 10:12; 14:5.
Refreshing. -- Ps 68:9; Isa 18:5.
Abundant. -- Ps 133:3.
Imperceptible. -- 2Sa 17:12; Mr 4:26-28.
A dove -- Mt 3:16.
Gentle. -- Mt 10:16; Ga 5:22.
A voice -- Isa 6:8.
Speaking. -- Mt 10:20.
Guiding. -- Isa 30:21; Joh 16:13.
Warning. -- Heb 3:7-11.
A seal -- Re 7:2.
Securing. -- Eph 1:13,14; 4:30.
Authenticating. -- Joh 6:27; 2Co 1:22.
Cloven tongues -- Ac 2:3,6-11.
Enemies
Christ prayed for his -- Lu 23:34.
The lives of, to be spared -- 1Sa 24:10; 2Sa 16:10,11.
The goods of, to be taken care of -- Ex 23:4,5.
Should be
Loved. -- Mt 5:44.
Prayed for. -- Ac 7:60.
Assisted. -- Pr 25:21; Ro 12:20.
Overcome by kindness. -- 1Sa 26:21.
Rejoice not at the misfortunes of -- Job 31:29.
Rejoice not at the failings of -- Pr 24:17.
Desire not the death of -- 1Ki 3:11.
Curse them not -- Job 31:30.
Be affectionately concerned for -- Ps 35:13.
The friendship of, deceitful -- 2Sa 20:9,10; Pr 26:26; 27:6; Mt 26:48,49.
God defends against -- Ps 59:9; 61:3.
God delivers from -- 1Sa 12:11; Ezr 8:31; Ps 18:48.
Made to be at peace with saints -- Pr 16:7.
Pray for deliverance from -- 1Sa 12:10; Ps 17:9; 59:1; 64:1.
Of saints, God will destroy -- Ps 60:12.
Praise God for deliverance from -- Ps 136:24.
Entertainments
Often great -- Ge 21:8; Da 5:1; Lu 5:29.
Given on occasions of
Marriage. -- Mt 22:2.
Birthdays. -- Mr 6:21.
Weaning children. -- Ge 21:8.
Taking leave of friends. -- 1Ki 19:21.
Return of friends. -- 2Sa 12:4; Lu 15:23.
Ratifying covenants. -- Ge 26:30; 31:54.
Sheep-shearing. -- 1Sa 25:2,36; 2Sa 13:23.
Harvest home. -- Ru 3:2-7; Isa 9:3.
Vintage. -- Jdj 9:27.
Coronation of Kings. -- 1Ki 1:9,18,19; 1Ch 12:39,40; Ho 7:5.
Offering voluntary sacrifice. -- Ge 31:54; De 12:6,7; 1Sa 1:4,5,9.
Festivals. -- 1Sa 20:5,24-26.
National deliverance. -- Es 8:17; 9:17-19.
Preparations made for -- Ge 18:6,7; Pr 9:2; Mt 22:4; Lu 15:23.
Kinds of, mentioned in scripture
Dinner. -- Ge 43:16; Mt 22:4; Lu 14:12.
Supper. -- Lu 14:12; Joh 12:2.
Banquet of wine. -- Es 5:6.
Under the direction of a master of the feast -- Joh 2:8,9.
Served often by hired servants -- Mt 22:13; Joh 2:5.
Served often by members of the family -- Ge 18:8; Lu 10:40; Joh 12:2.
Invitations to
Often addressed to many. -- Lu 14:16.
Often only to relatives and friends. -- 1Ki 1:9; Lu 14:12.
Often by the master in person. -- 2Sa 13:24; Es 5:4; Zep 1:7; Lu 7:36.
Repeated through servants when all things were ready. -- Pr 9:1-5; Lu 14:17.
Should be sent to the poor, &c. -- De 14:29; Lu 14:13.
Often given in
The house. -- Lu 5:29.
The air, besides fountains. -- 1Ki 1:9.
The court of the house. -- Es 1:5,6; Lu 7:36,37.
The upper room or guest chamber. -- Mr 14:14,15.
Guests at
Saluted by the master. -- Lu 7:45.
Usually anointed. -- Ps 23:5; Lu 7:46.
Had their feet washed when they came a distance. -- Ge 18:4; 43:24; Lu 7:38,44.
Arranged according to rank. -- Ge 43:33; 1Sa 9:22; Lu 14:10.
Often had separate dishes. -- Ge 43:34; 1Sa 1:4.
Often ate from the same dish. -- Mt 26:23.
Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned -- Mt 23:6; Lu 14:7,8.
A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests -- Ge 43:34; 1Sa 1:5; 9:23,24.
Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests, alluded to -- Joh 13:26.
Portions of, often sent to the absent -- 2Sa 11:8; Ne 8:10; Es 9:19.
Offence given by refusing to go to -- Lu 14:18,24.
Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to -- Lu 14:22,23.
Men and women did not usually meet at -- Es 1:8,9; Mr 6:21; Mt 14:11.
None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the door -- Lu 13:24,25.
Began with thanksgiving -- 1Sa 9:13; Mr 8:6.
Concluded with a hymn -- Mr 14:26.
None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at -- Es 1:8.
Music and dancing often introduced at -- Am 6:5; Mr 6:22; Lu 15:25.
Often scenes of great intemperance -- 1Sa 25:36; Da 5:3,4; Ho 7:5.
Given by the guests in return -- Job 1:4; Lu 14:12.
Envy
Forbidden -- Pr 3:31; Ro 13:13.
Produced by foolish disputation -- 1Ti 6:4.
Excited by good deeds of others -- Ec 4:4.
A work of the flesh -- Ga 5:21; Jas 4:5.
Hurtful to the envious -- Job 5:2; Pr 14:30.
None can stand before -- Pr 27:4.
A proof of carnal-mindedness -- 1Co 3:1,3.
Inconsistent with the gospel -- Jas 3:14.
Hinders growth in grace -- 1Pe 2:1,2.
The wicked
Are full of. -- Ro 1:29.
Live in. -- Tit 3:3.
Leads to every evil work -- Jas 3:16.
Prosperity of the wicked should not excite -- Ps 37:1,35; 73:3,17-20.
Punishment of -- Isa 26:11.
Exemplified
Cain. -- Ge 4:5.
Philistines. -- Ge 26:14.
Laban's sons. -- Ge 31:1.
Joseph's brethren. -- Ge 37:11.
Joshua. -- Nu 11:28,29.
Aaron, &c. -- Nu 12:2.
Korah, &c. -- Nu 16:3; Ps 106:16.
Saul. -- 1Sa 18:8.
Sanballat, &c. -- Ne 2:10.
Haman. -- Es 5:13.
Edomites. -- Eze 35:11.
Princes of Babylon. -- Da 6:3,4.
Chief Priests. -- Mr 15:10.
Jews. -- Ac 13:45; 17:5.
Ephod, The
The emblem of the priestly office -- Ho 3:4.
Worn by
The high priest. -- 1Sa 2:28; 14:3.
Ordinary priests. -- 1Sa 22:18.
Persons engaged in the service of God. -- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14.
Generally of linen. -- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14.
For the high priest
Commanded to be made. -- Ex 28:4.
Made of offerings of the people. -- Ex 25:4,7.
Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c. -- Ex 28:6; 29:2,3.
Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of Israel. -- Ex 28:7,9-12; 39:4,6,7.
Had a girdle of curious work. -- Ex 28:8.
Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to. -- Ex 28:25-28; 39:20,21.
Worn over the robe. -- Ex 28:31; Le 8:7.
Fastened on with its own girdle. -- Le 8:7.
Worn or held by him when consulted. -- 1Sa 23:6,9-12; 30:7,8.
Used by idolatrous priests. -- Jdj 8:27; 17:5; 18:14.
Israel deprived of, for sin. -- Ho 3:4.
Ephraim, Tribe Of
Descended from Joseph's second son adopted by Jacob -- Ge 41:52;
48:5.
Predictions respecting -- Ge 48:20; De 33:13-17.
Persons selected from
To number the people. -- Nu 1:10.
To spy out the land. -- Nu 13:8.
To divide the land. -- Nu 34:24.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt -- Nu 1:32,33.
Led the third division of Israel -- Nu 10:22.
Encamped west of the tabernacle -- Nu 2:18.
Offering of, at the dedication -- Nu 7:48-53.
Families of -- Nu 26:35,36.
Strength of, on entering Canaan -- Nu 26:37.
On Gerizim, said amen to blessings -- De 27:12.
Bounds of its inheritance -- Jos 16:5-9.
Could not drive out the Canaanites but made them tributary -- Jos 16:10; Jdj 1:29.
Assisted
Manasseh in taking Bethel. -- Jdj 1:22-25.
Deborah and Barak against Sisera. -- Jdj 5:14.
Gideon against Midian. -- Jdj 7:24,25.
Remonstrated with Gideon for not calling them sooner against Midian -- Jdj 8:1-3.
Quarrelled with Jephthah for not seeking their aid against Ammon -- Jdj 12:1-4.
Defeated and many slain -- Jdj 12:5,6.
Some of, at coronation of David -- 1Ch 12:30.
Officers appointed over, by David -- 1Ch 27:10,20.
The leading tribe of the kingdom of Israel -- Isa 7:2-17; Jer 31:9,20.
Many of, joined Judah under Asa -- 2Ch 15:9.
Many of, joined in Hezekiah's passover and reformation -- 2Ch 30:18; 31:1.
The tabernacle continued a long time in Shiloh, a city of -- Jos 18:1; 19:51.
One of Jeroboam's calves set up in Bethel, a city of -- 1Ki 12:29.
Remarkable persons of
Joshua. -- Nu 13:8; Jos 1:1.
Abdon. -- Jdj 12:13-15.
Zichri. -- 2Ch 28:7.
Euphrates, The
A branch of the river of Eden -- Ge 2:14.
Called
The river. -- Ex 23:31; Ne 2:7; Ps 72:8.
The great river. -- Ge 15:18; De 1:7.
The flood. -- Jos 24:2.
Waters of, considered wholesome -- Jer 2:18.
Often overflowed its banks -- Isa 8:7,8.
Assyria bounded by -- 2Ki 23:29; Isa 7:20.
Babylon situated on -- Jer 51:13,36.
Extreme eastern boundary of the promised land -- Ge 15:18; De 1:7; 11:24.
Egyptian army destroyed at -- Jer 46:2,6,10.
Frequented by the captive Jews -- Ps 137:1.
Captivity of Judah represented by the marring of Jeremiah's girdle in -- Jer 13:3-9.
Prophecies respecting Babylon thrown into, as a sign -- Jer 51:63.
Shall be the scene of future judgments -- Re 16:12.
Evening, The
The day originally began with -- Ge 1:5.
Divided into two, commencing at 3 o'clock, and sunset -- Ex 12:6; Nu 9:3.
Called
Even. -- Ge 19:1; De 28:67.
Eventide. -- Jos 8:29; Ac 4:3.
Cool of the day. -- Ge 3:8.
Stretches out its shadows -- Jer 6:4.
The outgoings of, praise God -- Ps 65:8.
Man ceases from labour in -- Ru 2:17; Ps 104:23.
Wild beasts come forth in -- Ps 59:6,14; Jer 5:6.
A season for
Meditation. -- Ge 24:63.
Prayer. -- Ps 55:17; Mt 14:15,23.
Exercise. -- 2Sa 11:2.
Taking food. -- Mr 14:17,18; Lu 24:29,30.
Humiliation often continued until -- Jos 7:6; Jdj 20:23,26; 21:2; Ezr 9:4,5.
Custom of sitting at the gates in -- Ge 19:1.
All defiled persons uncleaned until -- Le 11:24-28; 15:5-7; 17:15; Nu 19:19.
Part of the daily sacrifice offered in -- Ex 29:41; Ps 141:2; Da 9:21.
Paschal lamb killed in -- Ex 12:6,18.
The golden candlestick lighted in -- Ex 27:21; 30:8.
The sky red in, a token of fair weather -- Mt 16:2.
Example of Christ, The
Is perfect -- Heb 7:26.
Conformity to, required in
Holiness. -- 1Pe 1:15,16; Ro 1:6.
Righteousness. -- 1Jo 2:6.
Purity. -- 1Jo 3:3.
Love. -- Joh 13:34; Eph 5:2; 1Jo 3:16.
Humility. -- Lu 22:27; Php 2:5,7.
Meekness. -- Mt 11:29.
Obedience. -- Joh 15:10.
Self-denial. -- Mt 16:24; Ro 15:3.
Ministering to others. -- Mt 20:28; Joh 13:14,15.
Benevolence. -- Ac 20:35; 2Co 8:7,9.
Forgiving injuries. -- Col 3:13.
Overcoming the world. -- Joh 16:33; 1Jo 5:4.
Being not of the world. -- Joh 17:16.
Being guileless. -- 1Pe 2:21-22.
Suffering wrongfully. -- 1Pe 2:21-23.
Suffering for righteousness. -- Heb 12:3,4.
Saints predestinated to follow -- Ro 8:29.
Conformity to, progressive -- 2Co 3:18.
Excellency and Glory of Christ, The
As God -- Joh 1:1-5; Php 2:6,9,10.
As the Son of God -- Mt 3:17; Heb 1:6,8.
As one with the Father -- Joh 10:30,38.
As the First-born -- Col 1:15,18.
As the First-begotten -- Heb 1:6.
As Lord of lords, &c -- Re 17:14.
As the image of God -- Col 1:15; Heb 1:3.
As creator -- Joh 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:2.
As the Blessed of God -- Ps 45:2.
As Mediator -- 1Ti 2:5; Heb 8:6.
As Prophet -- De 18:15,16; Ac 3:22.
As Priest -- Ps 110:4; Heb 4:15.
As King -- Isa 6:1-5; Joh 12:41.
As Judge -- Mt 16:27; 25:31,33.
As Shepherd -- Isa 40:10,11; Joh 10:11,14.
As Head of the Church -- Eph 1:22.
As the true Light -- Lu 1:78,79; Joh 1:4,9.
As the foundation of the Church -- Isa 28:16.
As the way -- Joh 14:6; Heb 10:19,20.
As the truth -- 1Jo 5:20; Re 3:7.
As the life -- Joh 11:25; Col 3:4; 1Jo 5:11.
As incarnate -- Joh 1:14.
In his words -- Lu 4:22; Joh 7:46.
In his works -- Mt 13:54; Joh 2:11.
In his sinless perfection -- Heb 7:26-28.
In the fulness of his grace and truth -- Ps 45:2; Joh 1:14.
In his transfiguration -- Mt 17:2; 2Pe 1:16-18.
In his exaltation -- Ac 7:55,56; Eph 1:21.
In the calling of the Gentiles -- Ps 72:17; Joh 12:21,23.
In the restoration of the Jews -- Ps 102:16.
In his triumph -- Isa 63:1-3; Re 19:11,16.
Followed his sufferings -- 1Pe 1:10,11.
Followed his resurrection -- 1Pe 1:21.
Is unchangeable -- Heb 1:10-12.
Is incomparable -- Song 5:10; Php 2:9.
Imparted to saints -- Joh 17:22; 2Co 3:18.
Celebrated by the redeemed -- Re 5:8-14; 7:9-12.
Revealed in the gospel -- Isa 40:5.
Saints shall rejoice at the revelation of -- 1Pe 4:13.
Saints shall behold, in heaven -- Joh 17:24.
Excellency and Glory of the Church, The
Derived from God -- Isa 28:5.
Derived from Christ -- Isa 60:1; Lu 2:34.
Result from the favour of God -- Isa 43:4.
God delights in -- Ps 45:11; Isa 62:3-5.
Saints delight in -- Isa 66:11.
Consist in its
Being the seat of God's worship. -- Ps 96:6.
Being the temple of God. -- 1Co 3:16,17; Eph 2:21,22.
Being the body of Christ. -- Eph 1:22,23.
Being the bride of Christ. -- Ps 45:13,14; Re 19:7,8; 21:2.
Being established. -- Ps 48:8; Isa 33:20.
Eminent position. -- Ps 48:2; Isa 2:2.
Graces of character. -- Song 2:14.
Perfection of beauty. -- Ps 50:2.
Members being righteous. -- Isa 60:21; Re 19:8.
Strength and defence. -- Ps 48:12,13.
Sanctification. -- Eph 5:26,27.
Augmented by increase of its members -- Isa 49:18; 60:4-14.
Are abundant -- Isa 66:11.
Sin obscures -- La 2:14,15.
Eye, The
The light of the body -- Mt 6:22; Lu 11:34.
God
Made. -- Pr 20:12.
Formed. -- Ps 94:9.
Opens. -- 2Ki 6:17; Ps 146:8.
Enlightens. -- Ezr 9:8; Ps 13:3.
Frequently fair -- 1Sa 16:12.
Sometimes tender -- Ge 29:17.
Sometimes blemished -- Le 21:20.
Parts of mentioned in scripture
The apple or ball. -- De 32:10.
The lid. -- Job 16:16.
The brow. -- Le 14:9.
Actions of, mentioned in scripture
Seeing. -- Job 7:8; 28:10.
Winking. -- Pr 10:1.
Weeping. -- Job 16:20; Ps 88:9; La 1:16.
Directing. -- Nu 10:31; Ps 32:8.
The light of, rejoices the heart -- Pr 15:30.
Not satisfied with seeing -- Pr 27:20; Ec 1:8.
Not satisfied with riches -- Ec 4:8.
Not evil thing to be set before -- Ps 101:3.
A guard to be set on -- Job 31:1; Pr 23:31.
Made red by wine -- Ge 49:12; Pr 23:29.
Grows dim by sorrow -- Job 17:7.
Grows dim by age -- Ge 27:1; 1Sa 3:2.
Consumed by grief -- Ps 6:7; 31:9.
Consumed by sickness -- Le 26:16.
The Jews
Wore their phylacteries between. -- Ex 13:16; Mt 23:5.
Not to make baldness between. -- De 14:1.
Raised up, in prayer. -- Ps 121:1; 123:1.
Cast, on the ground in humiliation. -- Lu 18:13.
The Jewish women often painted -- 2Ki 9:30; Jer 4:30; Eze 23:40.
Often put out as a punishment -- Jdj 16:21; 1Sa 11:2; 2Ki 25:7.
Punishment for injuring -- Ex 21:24,26; Le 24:20; Mt 5:38.
Illustrative
Of the mind. -- Mt 6:22,23.
(Open,) of spiritual illumination. -- Ps 119:18,37.
(Anointing with eyesalve,) of healing by the Spirit. -- Re 3:18.
